Podcast appearances and mentions of James Jenkins

The era of top-down energy projects is over. Today demands collaboration, equity, and stakeholder engagement. And in the clean energy movement, Indigenous partnerships often lead the way. James Jenkins, Executive Director of Indigenous Clean Energy, joins thinkenergy to unpack the Regenerative Energy 2026 Report. He explores what a just transition looks like, how Indigenous communities are shaping the future, and what the industry can learn from working together. Related links:  Indigenous Clean Energy: https://indigenouscleanenergy.com/ James Jenkins on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-jenkins-27787913b/ Regenerative Energy 2026 Report: https://indigenouscleanenergy.com/regenerative-energy-national-survey-2026/ Bringing it Home Program: https://indigenouscleanenergy.com/our-programs/bringing-it-home/  Trevor Freeman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-freeman-p-eng-8b612114  Hydro Ottawa: https://hydroottawa.com/en    To subscribe using Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thinkenergy/id1465129405 To subscribe using Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7wFz7rdR8Gq3f2WOafjxpl To subscribe on Libsyn: http://thinkenergy.libsyn.com/ --- Subscribe so you don't miss a video: https://www.youtube.com/@thinkenergypod Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkenergypod/  Stay in the know on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thinkenergypod  Keep up with the posts on X: https://twitter.com/thinkenergypod -- Transcript: [00:00] Trevor Freeman: Welcome to Think Energy, a podcast that dives into the fast-changing world of energy through conversations with industry leaders, innovators, and people on the front lines of the energy transition. Join me, Trevor Freeman, as I explore the traditional, unconventional, and up-and-coming facets of the energy industry. If you have any thoughts, feedback, or ideas for topics we should cover, please reach out to us at thinkenergy@hydroottawa.com. [00:26] Trevor Freeman: Hi everyone, and welcome back. We often talk on this show about the what of the energy transition. What needs to happen, what is happening, what technologies or initiatives are growing or up-and-coming. But it's also important to consider the how of it all. Energy systems are complex. That is something that should be clear in all the conversations we have around here, but it's not just technical complexity that we need to consider. Our energy systems are also socially, politically, and societally complex. It's not just a matter of picking the right technology and implementing it. If it was that case, we've got, you know, most of the technology we need, and we'd be in a much better position than we currently are. We have to figure out how we move these projects forward. [01:14] Trevor Freeman: Traditionally, energy projects have been these large, top-down infrastructure projects. But increasingly, we're moving into a time when collaboration, equity, and stakeholder engagement are critical components of project success. One area where this can be seen—and, in fact, it's an area that's really pushing a lot of this change—is Indigenous leadership. [01:38] Trevor Freeman: Over the past decade here in Canada, at least, we've seen a profound evolution where Indigenous communities are not just participants in the clean energy transition or kind of bystanders; they are actively leading it in many cases. That's not to say all the problems or challenges have been solved, but we're seeing a lot of movement here. And that's the topic of my conversation today. [02:02] Trevor Freeman: To help us understand the scale of this movement, I'm joined by James Jenkins. James is the Executive Director of Indigenous Clean Energy, which is a leading organization accelerating First Nations, Inuit, and Métis participation in clean energy projects from coast to coast. I'm really excited to have James on the show today because his expertise comes straight from real, actual experience on these projects. As a proud member and former CEO of the Walpole Island First Nation, James personally drove the equity development for two 100-megawatt wind farms for his community. Today, he leverages that firsthand experience along with a diverse background in consulting, local government, and academia to serve as a national champion for Indigenous clean energy partnerships. [02:54] Trevor Freeman: His organization just released their third national survey, the Regenerative Energy 2026 report, which provides a really eye-opening snapshot of how Indigenous communities are shaping Canada's energy future through innovation, equity ownership, and community-driven solutions. So today, we're going to dive into the findings of this report, talk a little bit about, you know, what a just energy transition looks like, and explore what utility and industry players can learn from these successful partnerships. James Jenkins, welcome to the show. [03:31] James Jenkins: Hi Trevor, thank you for having me. [03:34] Trevor Freeman: So, James, let's start a little bit with some background. Tell us about Indigenous Clean Energy and how your organization works to advance First Nations, Inuit, and Métis participation in the clean energy sector. [03:47] James Jenkins: Sure. Indigenous Clean Energy is a not-for-profit organization, and we've been operating for about 10 years. So we started 10 years ago with the 2020 Catalyst Program, which was designed to develop a cohort of clean energy leaders coming primarily from Indigenous communities and businesses that could really shape the future of Indigenous participation in the energy transition. So we started with a cohort. It was led by just a few staff and our founding director, Chris Henderson. And this is our 10th year, so we'll be celebrating 10 years of the 2020 Catalyst Program at our national gathering in August. [04:24] Trevor Freeman: Awesome. Congrats. [04:26] James Jenkins: Thank you so much. So the goal of that program was to really expand the opportunities, the capacity, and the number of communities engaged in clean energy. And we have seen that progress tremendously over the last 10 years. We've seen federal grant programs to support that work also emerge as major contributors, and we've seen utilities across the country get on board and try to find ways to expand Indigenous participation. [04:54] James Jenkins: So we've seen quite a bit of success, and with that success, we've grown as well. So we're now a team of about 35, and we're much larger. So we've expanded into a few other areas. One of them is youth, so we have two different youth programs. And we've expanded into energy efficiency as well, mostly under our "Bringing It Home" umbrella. [05:16] James Jenkins: And the idea behind that is we've seen the success of the 2020 Catalyst Program and clean energy leaders really pushing the envelope in terms of what is possible when it comes to Indigenous-led generation projects. So now we're identifying a gap still existing when it comes to energy efficiency. And so, in a way, we're trying to replicate the success of the 2020 Catalyst Program. We'll be running our third year of the Project Accelerator soon. So that's geared towards energy efficiency; it's an intensive training program, and it comes with a grant. [05:47] James Jenkins: And finally, we have a policy arm as well that's also very involved in engaging at the community and regional level. So that's through our Energy and Climate team, and we have a national hub that just completed a series of directional gatherings regionally. We also have a global hub as well that's active in Oceania and Latin America. [06:09] Trevor Freeman: Oh, that's fantastic. Tell me a little bit about the youth programs that you're running. [06:14] James Jenkins: So, we support youth across our programs, but we have two programs in particular that are geared towards youth. One of them is the Imagination Program, which comes with wrap-around supports and training. Right now, we're developing a micro-credential with the University of Saskatchewan for our program participants. It comes with a grant to lead a community-scale project. A good example might be a solar-powered greenhouse. Many of them are linked to schools, and, you know, we see the passion of younger members of communities that want to move these projects forward, but it's entrepreneurial in spirit. [06:49] James Jenkins: The second is called Generation Power, which is a wage subsidy program for Indigenous youth, and we pair them with employers in the clean energy field. So some of them are utilities or renewable businesses; in some cases, they're communities or Indigenous businesses that are moving forward on projects. And it's more than just a wage subsidy; we identify all of the potential barriers for Indigenous youth entering these jobs and provide those kinds of support to increase their chance of success and staying in the workforce after the placement. [07:22] Trevor Freeman: Oh, that's very cool. We've talked a few times on this show about building that next generation of energy champions and people that are focused, you know, on this new form of energy—this new energy transition or this new world of energy that we're moving into. So fantastic to see you guys participating in that. That's really cool. [07:42] Trevor Freeman: So, I want to spend some of our time here talking about the report that your organization recently released titled Regenerative Energy 2026. So before we dive into the specific data and the numbers, let's talk about, you know, just that title itself and what the document sets out to achieve. So first of all, tell us about that term, "regenerative energy." What does that mean? Why did you choose that title? [08:09] James Jenkins: Sure. So just generally, regenerative energy is the idea that these projects are doing more than producing electricity for the market and potentially bringing in revenue. They're also contributing to the broader ecosystem, which could mean the ecology of the landscape or a reduction of carbon into the atmosphere. So it's looking at the wider impacts and planning energy with that in mind. [08:33] James Jenkins: In the Indigenous context, it goes deeper than that. We're incorporating sovereignty, energy sovereignty, and acknowledging that communities are increasingly expecting to be able to move through their energy journey on their own terms. And so that could mean other outcomes in addition to just energy stability and security. It expands to food security, but also ultimately the community being able to plan its future—how does energy fit into that? [09:03] James Jenkins: I think it fits into what we're seeing in Indigenous communities in general, where there is a need to revitalize our cultures, our practices, our governance structures. We're finding that the energy sector—it's a business sector and an opportunity and an expanding sector—but there's also alignment in terms of values in many places, with communities looking to have an impact on their landscape, on the ecology, and this is a way to do that. [09:30] James Jenkins: So regenerative energy is acknowledging that there is this revitalization happening. It's not as though our communities, our governments, our nations were extinguished over the last 300 years. What does it mean in terms of revitalizing those practices, and how do all of these projects and ambitions when it comes to energy fit into that? [09:51] Trevor Freeman: Yeah, I like that description. Thanks for that, James. I don't want to put words in your mouth, but is it fair to say that the choice to use "regenerative" instead of "renewable"—which is fairly buzzy as a term, everyone kind of has renewable energy on their mind—was a deliberate choice? You're building more aspects to it; there are more facets of the description you just gave of regenerative energy compared to just renewable energy. Is that fair to say? [10:19] James Jenkins: Well, and that's true as well. And as you've read in the report, we're seeing projects expand beyond just what we would term "renewable" projects. So that was the bulk of the projects up until recently, but now transmission lines and battery storage are becoming more prominent. [10:36] Trevor Freeman: Yeah, absolutely. Great. Okay, I do want to talk to you about that. So my second question kind of at a high level around the report is, you know, one of the goals or one of the things you're doing in this report is really compiling and tracking national data around these projects. Why is that important? Why is that something that you're striving to do—to really track and compile that data? [10:59] James Jenkins: Well, in the context right now, we have a federal government that is trying to identify meaningful projects that can have an impact on the economy, have an impact on spurring economic growth in different regions. And so it's a critical time for us to broadcast information on our dataset because collectively, these projects that have Indigenous ownership and co-ownership are a massive portion of the electricity generating infrastructure of Canada, and they have a meaningful impact on the economy, but also the ability for communities to finance their own programs, to reinvest in economic development. [11:36] James Jenkins: So it's a critical time from that perspective. I think there's a need for us to be even louder because collectively as a nation, we seem to be looking for these wins that can be a shot in the arm. You know, we're worried about economic growth, and here we have many examples of projects that have Indigenous participation and that are having these benefits that are allowing different regions that are not participating in the economy in as active a way—this is a real opportunity for them. [12:05] James Jenkins: And unlike many of the mega-projects that we're thinking about right now, these have shorter timeframes, less challenges, and the risk is much more manageable in comparison. So, you know, we are trying to point out that, A, these kinds of projects—which are renewables, but also battery storage and some of these other projects—these are important for the federal government to continue to invest in because they have been investing in it heavily over the last 10 years, and that's part of the success story. [12:35] James Jenkins: But there is also a set of learnings that can be drawn from when we have so many examples of good partnerships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous organizations moving these projects forward. So I think when we look into the future as to how this should look, what does Indigenous participation look like for these mega-projects, we have a bit of a blueprint that we can draw from. [12:57] James Jenkins: And so we are trying to bring more attention to this. I think it's really step one. The federal government can pat itself on the back that it's been one of the key reasons why Indigenous participation in the energy sector has grown over the last 10 years, but it's not getting the attention it deserves in the current conversation. So I think that's why it's a really critical time, possibly for other non-government actors as well that are asking, "Well, in the current global and national framework, what is the best way to achieve climate outcomes, Indigenous participation in the economy, greater social outcomes?" And so we do want to point to this as a good news story that has a track record, and that's what the data really does—it speaks to that track record. [13:41] Trevor Freeman: Yeah, you often hear it framed, and in fact, just, you know, we're recording this on a Monday—just over the weekend I was listening to the radio, one of those call-in shows that really framed the choice as, "you know, we either invest in climate solutions or we focus on the economy." And I think you can probably say, "we invest in, you know, Indigenous partnership or the economy, or climate solutions." And what I'm hearing from you is it doesn't have to be a zero-sum game. It doesn't have to be either/or. In fact, the data you're showing and the projects that you're highlighting show that all of these outcomes can be achieved with the right focus and with the right investment. Is that fair to say? [14:21] James Jenkins: It is. And generally, the bucket of renewable projects or clean energy projects, the timelines are shorter, the cost is going to be easier to quantify, and the cost is coming down for these technologies—wind, solar, battery—in comparison to some of the other technologies that are being framed as the solution, which I think they will be. But framing it as either/or doesn't make much sense, especially when electricity demand is growing and it's an immediate issue. [14:51] James Jenkins: So we should look at some of these immediate solutions and acknowledge it's still a question mark for some of the other sectors that are going to be involved in building out our electricity capacity. Mining, some of these other sectors, there are some examples of Indigenous participation, but not hundreds of examples of equity participation. And so, absolutely, I've been hearing those kinds of either/or arguments, or "no more federal grants, we should have access to capital instead." That could do a real injustice to the existing capacity that's already there, like the number of people in energy offices at Indigenous communities right now. [15:28] Trevor Freeman: Yeah. So let's dive into some of the data then. You know, you see headlines sometimes about major Indigenous clean energy projects happening in collaboration, and the data in your report really backs this up. I don't want to throw too many stats out there for our listeners, but just quickly, you know, there are over 350 medium-to-large electricity generation projects across Canada with Indigenous participation. We've got 250 of those already operational, the rest in either construction or planning stages. From your perspective, James, you kind of already touched on this—the role of the federal government driving some of this momentum and visibility—just expand on that a little bit. Like, how did we get to these pretty impressive numbers where we're seeing lots of these projects? [16:15] James Jenkins: Sure, definitely. I think the origin goes back at least to around 2000 to 2008 when there was a series of Supreme Court decisions that ruled in favor of Indigenous communities when it comes to the duty to consult and accommodate—that's what the Supreme Court ultimately called it. So that's a framework that was very important when it came to Indigenous engagement in energy projects. [16:43] James Jenkins: As the UN Declaration starts to gain traction in our country, it may become less important, but it was certainly a turning point. So decisions like Mikisew Cree up to Tsilhqot'in created a framework where communities could get involved and had the legal backing to do so. Some jurisdictions—with Ontario probably taking the lead at that time, BC following, and many others following that model—supported Indigenous communities so that they could be involved in what the Supreme Court was framing as consultation. And what that meant was having the capacity to be engaged in project review. And often, the developer bore the cost of that. [17:23] James Jenkins: But there could be positive outcomes because it meant there was a framework and an impetus for communities and developers to sit down at the table when the development was taking place in the territory of an Indigenous community and their rights were potentially going to be impacted. So as that process became the norm in most regions in Canada, what emerged was this mechanism called an Impact Benefit Agreement as a way for the developer and the Indigenous community to sit down and say, "Okay, we've identified these impacts—and these are impacts to the practicing of rights that are enshrined in the Constitution, so there's this channel back to the Supreme Court decisions—so we'll have a confidential agreement called an Impact Benefit Agreement to offset those impacts," which never really fit the spirit of the Supreme Court decisions, but it was adopted all over the country. [18:14] James Jenkins: And when Ontario and BC went to bring more renewables onto the grid more quickly, they were looking at different ways to ensure there was the kind of local participation, and so they experimented with creating incentives for Indigenous equity participation in the projects. Sometimes that included municipal participation as well, but we saw a large uptake in that. And that was something I was involved in; I was a band manager in my community of Walpole Island First Nation in the past, and while this was happening, I had some other roles. [18:47] James Jenkins: But we saw it as an opportunity, and ultimately, there were many renewable projects entering the grid in Southern Ontario at a rapid rate. One of the things we were able to identify was that equity participation brought much more benefit to the community than an Impact Benefit Agreement. In the kind of projects we were looking at, it was usually tenfold if you quantified the net revenue from equity participation versus the takeaway from an Impact Benefit Agreement. [19:17] James Jenkins: So that started to become the norm, and Indigenous communities started to see this as a more meaningful way to address the need for development to happen rapidly in certain regions and especially with renewables. So there was a period where new hydroelectric projects started to include some equity participation, and then we saw, with the expansion of wind and to some extent solar, that happening at a rapid rate starting about 2008. [19:44] James Jenkins: It's expanded since then for a few reasons. So one is that over time, most regions in Canada have—most provinces have directed their utilities to put incentives in their calls to power to try to ensure more examples of Indigenous equity participation. The other possibility that's happened, which was more an Alberta story but it's been experimented with in some other jurisdictions, is a deregulated market where an Indigenous partner and non-Indigenous partner, or a fully Indigenous-owned project, can go to a consumer and negotiate a power purchase agreement, sell power directly. Sometimes having an Indigenous community providing power provides other benefits to the purchaser, whether it's the industrial or commercial partner, and so that led to quite a few projects as well in Alberta for completely different reasons. [20:34] Trevor Freeman: Would those other benefits be like preferred rates? What are the other benefits that you're referring to there? [20:39] James Jenkins: It could be preferred rates. In many cases, it's things like corporate responsibility, just the sustainability measures of having, you know, purchasing from an Indigenous partner. So that was enough of an incentive to really, you know, spur a market in those areas. [20:56] James Jenkins: And then we've seen the federal government invest through grant programs in Indigenous capacity in the energy sector. So that has allowed communities in many regions to engage in these opportunities and just have the staff to do it. Because most communities are generally dealing with many, many issues all at once—it's like three levels of government all in one, and most services are underfunded. So being able to actively participate in these opportunities, ensure there is enough trust to move forward and that the community is coming along with it, usually requires some expertise and people in the community that understand energy enough to keep everybody engaged. And these federal grant programs have contributed to that as well. [21:40] Trevor Freeman: Yeah. So with this change over the last let's call it 20-odd years or so, is there a fairly established model or process now that you see Indigenous communities and partners working through, or is every kind of new project finding its way anew? I guess what I'm asking is, yeah, is there an established process? Is it kind of like you know how these projects are going to go now, given that there's quite a bit of experience over the last 20 years? [22:06] James Jenkins: It's not an established process. And so we—for our Energy and Climate team—we engaged with BC Hydro and Manitoba Hydro to some extent on their recent calls to power and procurement because they're both looking at ways to ensure there's more Indigenous equity in projects, and there are different models to choose from. But there is the ability to look at what happened in different jurisdictions, draw from maybe what worked and what didn't, and so we're seeing utilities start to do that as they develop new procurement procedures. [22:38] James Jenkins: On the partnership side, things continue to evolve, and there's always the risk that some of these partnerships may be less beneficial to the Indigenous partner. So another report we released six months ago with Clean Energy BC is an equity guide, and the target audience of that is Indigenous communities that are looking at these equity participation opportunities to make sure that the process is fair to them and transparent to them. So there is a framework in place, but I think there's always a need to ensure that communities have access to the tools so that they have a meaningful seat at the table. And it's not a given that those will be in place, so it is an area where we place some of our efforts. [23:22] Trevor Freeman: And have you seen a change—like you talked about kind of the initial push for a lot of renewable projects being part of the impetus of seeing a big expansion here in Indigenous partnership—at least here in Ontario, which of course is where I'm sitting and we're having this conversation, there was a bit of a slowdown in that, but as we see demand significantly increasing, we're looking at more and more projects. So are you seeing that ebb and flow of project participation as well, or has it been pretty steady in terms of engagement over the last little while? [23:54] James Jenkins: In most regions, it's been growing. So you look at the Atlantic region, Quebec is really pushing for Indigenous participation in renewables. In most regions, that's happening—Maritimes very much so right now. [24:10] James Jenkins: In Ontario, we saw with the results of the most recent call to power quite a few northern projects, which is a bit surprising, but I know that's what they wanted to see happen, and it opens up some opportunity for communities in Northern Ontario. In Ontario, I think there are more regions where renewables are less socially accepted right now. And I talk to some people in Southern Ontario that are surprised how accepted it is in most of the country, with a few exceptions. So, you know, I think we might see ways that Ontario tries to draw projects in, whether it's within regions or partners where there is that social acceptance. But that's to be seen. [24:50] James Jenkins: But Ontario, like other places, knows they need to meet this growing demand, and renewables are relatively quick to deploy, relatively low risk, and will likely be part of that solution, just like everywhere. [25:05] Trevor Freeman: Yeah, absolutely. Great. Okay, I do want to talk to you about that. So my next question, you mentioned this a few times, that we're not just talking about solar panels and wind turbines, which I think is what most people think of when they think of clean energy projects, but you have mentioned a significant growth in transmission projects as well as battery storage. And there's a number of projects that are now kind of in operation with Indigenous co-ownership that fall into that transmission and battery storage category. So tell us about the economic opportunity for Indigenous communities of these types of projects, not just generation projects. [25:44] James Jenkins: Right. So battery storage is growing more along the same trajectory as those generation projects have been in the past, and as the cost for battery storage has come down, it's become a very viable way for utilities and provinces to deal with the intermittency of electricity and increase stability while meeting targets for carbon emissions. So we're seeing more Indigenous leadership in that area. [26:10] James Jenkins: And there's a premier project in Ontario, the Oneida Energy Storage Project, where Six Nations of the Grand River approached NRStor, their partner, to develop the project and then went to the Ontario government and said, "This is what we'd like to do, this is how we see it will meet some of the needs." So there was some real ingenuity in there, and I think in some way, that's an example of what could be the next stage in terms of Indigenous energy planning as that kind of capacity builds because Six Nations of the Grand River had quite a bit of experience under their belt in terms of participating in energy projects. [26:45] James Jenkins: And then Ontario has also been the leader in procuring battery storage projects, and for the most part, most of them have Indigenous equity participation in those projects. A lot of them benefit from existing relationships between construction companies and communities that can look at these opportunities and co-design them together. And I think we'll start to see that in other parts of the country as that builds. But it is a major opportunity as the technology allows us to meet some of the need to stabilize the grid, and, you know, it could reduce our reliance on solutions like natural gas, so it's a real opportunity. [27:21] James Jenkins: When it comes to transmission lines, it's a slightly different trajectory, but I think it goes back to the duty to consult and accommodate and parties sitting at the table understanding where do we go from here when there's a project that is going to have this enormous landscape impact and we can no longer do what we did in the past, which was ignore any Indigenous rights on the landscape. [27:46] James Jenkins: And I was in Ontario for the last 20 or so years and witnessed the demand from Indigenous communities to participate in transmission projects. It wasn't passive in any way. So now we hear from utilities that are saying the right thing to do is to provide these opportunities, which is fantastic. But back then, it really was Indigenous people with the foresight and the stubbornness to for years say, "No, we need a solution that's going to meet all of our needs." And as we started to see some examples—Saugeen and Nawash being one of the first, and then others in Ontario where there would be this kind of Indigenous co-ownership—it gradually started to become more accepted. [28:25] James Jenkins: And now it's part of the plan in many regions of Ontario, and this is a way to move the project forward, have Indigenous communities on board, and when they're sitting there as partners, there are a number of advantages that they bring to the table because in many cases there is knowledge of the landscape itself. And looking at preferred routes and other major decisions can really benefit from having these communities at the table providing their knowledge as opposed to sitting sort of on the other side of an adjudication table, which is only going to add risk to a project. [29:00] Trevor Freeman: Yeah, I mean we see all parts of the electricity sector growing, and transmission is one of those areas for sure that in order to support electrification across the province, we're going to see more transmission. So it's great to hear that this is an area that is growing, or getting more buy-in, or there's more partnership happening in all parts of the electricity sector. [29:21] Trevor Freeman: So, James, you talked about regenerative energy earlier, we touched on that a little bit, and how that term is focused on being built on fairer and more equitable relationships. In your report, you kind of take this a step further by explicitly stating that this work seeks to advance the Truth and Reconciliation Commission—notably, Call to Action number 92. And so for our listeners who are not familiar—and please, definitely step in here if you want to explain it differently than I'm going to—but Call to Action 92 specifically calls on corporate Canada to adopt the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, to commit to meaningful consultation and consent, and ensure Indigenous communities gain equitable access to jobs, training, and long-term economic benefits. [30:13] Trevor Freeman: So we often hear reconciliation discussed in a social or a political context, but your report really points to the actual act of Indigenous-led clean energy infrastructure and how that can embody this reconciliation in a material and meaningful way. And I apologize that I'm rambling a lot, this is a long question. How does building out physical infrastructure—like generation programs, transmission lines that we've been talking about, battery storage—how does that advance these goals that are kind of laid out and described in this particular Call to Action? [30:52] James Jenkins: Mm-hmm. And you're right, the benefits of these projects isn't just the net revenue, but it's also apprenticeships, jobs, the business capacity that comes with participating in the project, and sometimes the ability to open up opportunities for practicing harvesting rights where, when Indigenous communities don't have a seat at the table, often the gate or the door is shut to opportunities and access. So it's a way to open those up. [31:19] James Jenkins: And in my experience with projects in my community, when we were reviewing projects through the IBA or Impact Benefit Agreement process, the goal was always a number of apprenticeships, contribution to education, capacity, and it was always a good news story getting some jobs, employment readiness out of the project. And it was a remarkable shift to be sitting at the table as a partner and be discussing those same outcomes and really led to more of a spirit of cooperation. And we had some really great successes come out of that. [31:51] James Jenkins: As well as community members feeling like, "This is an industry that I can go work in, and I'm not a stranger in a strange land. My community has a stake in this," and feel that sense of ownership but also home, which can be this indirect challenge when it comes to people entering the workforce and sticking with it. So that kind of ownership—it's part of the solution, how do we grow the Indigenous workforce? When the Indigenous communities have a financial interest in it, it really changes the picture quite a bit, and it really helps with the foreignness that can exist. And so we've seen the opposite in renewable industries and clean energy where many communities and youth are starting to see this as a viable career path and one that makes sense for them. [32:38] James Jenkins: So, you know, and like I said before, when Indigenous communities are sitting at the table—and in my experience we had gone through project review on many, many projects because of the Impact Benefit Agreement process—we were able to bring that knowledge we had of project review to the table, which can help the project. So it was a real meaningful exchange of, "How can we meet these milestones on time? What can we bring to the table?" So there's that aspect of it, but then there's also the multi-generational knowledge that comes with living on the land. [33:10] James Jenkins: And, you know, in some ways sitting down with elders, that does take a long time and commitment and is often different than how we would typically view going through the early stages of a project. But at the end of the day, it can lead to better outcomes and actually not take as long because the pathway to gain the knowledge for the least impact through a traditional process is also incredibly time-consuming. And so having an Indigenous party at the table that can bring the correct knowledge keeps things forward, making a meaningful decision from their perspective can really add value in that way as well. [33:48] Trevor Freeman: Yeah, it's great to hear that you're seeing the impact of these programs on both the projects themselves and better outcomes in the projects, as well as building capacity and partnership in Indigenous communities. And I'm glad you kind of brought those youth programs back up; it's great to hear about those programs. [34:07] Trevor Freeman: So, you have a report or you have a section sorry in your report called "Opportunities Unrealized," which really highlights major gaps or a gap for community-focused projects right now as different federal funding programs sunset, and you specifically call out three particular pillars that need renewed policy and funding commitment. So first off, you talk about 78 healthy energy housing projects that are mostly just small pilot initiatives. And that's looking at energy efficiency in homes, which you did touch on earlier, and how that's tied to Indigenous health and energy sovereignty. So how do we move beyond those pilots to fund these at scale? What are your thoughts on how we do that? [34:53] James Jenkins: Right. So our approach is really, A, to support these pilots as much as we can so that we have that cohort of Indigenous leadership that has that experience in community, and so it can have that ripple effect where, when we started to see successful generation projects, some of them coming out of the 2020 Catalyst Program, other communities said, "Well, I want to do that too. How do I make that possible?" And then there's some leadership to grow from. So it's really catalyzing that momentum. And where do we start? So that's the piece in terms of making sure that there is a core group of energy leaders in communities that are almost at the stage where they can have a very impactful, community-scale project when it comes to efficiency that can be replicated and that there are individuals with this knowledge that are in the community. [35:41] James Jenkins: So that's the first piece, but then the second piece and the other side of the coin that we're very active in is identifying what would the solution look like to make that kind of change repeatable on a national scale. And what we're generally pointing towards is some aspect of federal support, but also private investment as well. So what kind of mechanism can be put in place that will allow private finance to make sustainability programs for Indigenous healthy homes and buildings and infrastructure feasible? [36:15] James Jenkins: And we think it is going to have to be some kind of partnership between the federal government to secure some kind of financing tool and then to bring that private capital in. And so we have a number of partners that's expanding in the finance sector, in government, to really look at what a solution like that looks like. [36:35] James Jenkins: Indigenous housing, being a federal responsibility with the federal government having a large role in it, is certainly unusual and comes with some very unique challenges that make change at that scale difficult, but it's also an opportunity. And it does put the federal government in a position where it could lead a process like that and have some very large impact. So we want to make sure there is the existing community capacity for community members to know what meaningful change looks like at the local level, what the challenges and opportunities are that can contribute to that process. So that's the idea behind the Project Accelerator, but also design at the national level of a program that can lead to new builds, new sustainable builds, and retrofits on a major scale. [37:21] James Jenkins: And there are interesting examples. I was in the US earlier this year at a clean energy conference and was surprised to learn that there were very large subsidies for energy efficiency that were available to Indigenous communities up until recently—I would say at a scale tenfold of what we've ever seen in Canada. So those kinds of programs are possible, and I think we need to think outside the box and think about how do we put this into action. [37:51] James Jenkins: But ultimately, what we point out in those reports is that energy efficiency also leads to other very critical outcomes, including health and social outcomes at the community level. And speaking with communities, politicians from communities, housing tends to be a near number one or number one issue, with housing in need of repair being the core issue. And so ensuring that new housing is built with these sustainability measures in place will lead to houses that stay healthy for longer. And so, you know, it really goes much farther than just energy outcomes and that's why it's so critical. [38:34] Trevor Freeman: Yeah, it's another example of it it's not an either or question here, it's, you know, do it right in the right way and have a focus on both healthy and affordable housing at the same time as making sure it's energy efficient and you're kind of achieving both of those goals. So that's great. [38:58] Trevor Freeman: So, the second item you've identified in this section is, you know, a lot of northern and remote communities who rely on diesel for their energy focus, and our listeners may remember about a year ago we had a conversation with Quest Canada on this topic as well. And so, a lot of those communities are among the most affected by climate change and natural disasters, and you address what needs to happen from an early-stage planning and funding perspective to ensure that those communities that are not necessarily connected to a grid aren't left behind in this transition. Can you speak to us a little bit about that? [39:41] James Jenkins: Absolute. So already the cost of diesel in these remote communities is very high. So it's already an economic and social challenge in the territories and remote areas in the northern provinces. And so it's an area where communities tend to be very engaged and have been since the beginning. So we've been engaged with northern communities since the beginning with 2020 Catalyst. [40:15] James Jenkins: And I think it has a really—for them, clean energy has this impact on them like on a visceral level. For communities that have been able to implement clean technology and turn off the diesel generator for a while, they've talked about the impact of that silence that they haven't heard in so long, you know, the smell of clean air and that sort of thing. So there's this real passion, but also acknowledgment that, you know, they want to be part of a larger climate solution, they're feeling the impacts. And so there are many initiatives in the north, a number of which we've supported. [40:53] James Jenkins: But there are many challenges as well in terms of logistics, the value chain. Transportation is a real challenge compared to infrastructure in the south. So because there have been so many projects and we partnered with the federal government through two phases of a program called the Indigenous Off-Diesel Initiative—and that was supported by a number of federal programs and we're just finishing off the second cohort—there is so much that we've learned through a couple dozen communities that have been heavily invested in reducing their diesel reduction. [41:35] James Jenkins: And we're really at a stage now where we can learn—we can take stock of what we've learned through this process and identify how do we get this to the stage of successful projects. And we've learned a number of things. It's also bringing technology to these places that's robust enough to withstand the challenges and just be at a utility scale, ensuring different technologies can work well with each other. [42:04] James Jenkins: But there's a real need to continue that growth, especially when there's been so much investment and so many communities are so close, with a few success stories and so much pride that comes with this. But ultimately, if they are left behind, the cost for them to power their communities with diesel is not going to become less of a challenge over time. It's only going to become more problematic. And so it's a real priority, and something that, you know, we need to keep staying loud about as well because these are where some of our real energy leaders are living and coming from when it comes to clean energy and ensuring that their priorities have a seat at the table. [42:52] Trevor Freeman: Yeah, you mention success stories, James, and as we kind of wrap up our conversation here, I want to touch on that a little bit. So you talk about looking at this in perspective of the global stage, and one of your policy recommendations discusses Canada Global Indigenous Cooperation. And you outline that there are more examples of successful Indigenous-led energy projects in Canada than anywhere else in the world. How is your organization, Indigenous Clean Energy, sharing this expertise internationally, and what can the rest of the world learn about what's happening here in Canada? [43:32] James Jenkins: So we started to learn just how far ahead Canada is in this area through participation in forums like the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, and we participated in a pre-conference with 88 global Indigenous delegates. And many of them were surprised to learn of these equity projects and opportunities that exist in Canada. For us, it can still be very frustrating, so it is good to put that in perspective in terms of—from many other jurisdictions, they're still at the beginning stages. [44:06] James Jenkins: But we do have some programs in place, and for several years we've been supporting a sister organization in Australia called First Nations Clean Energy Network using a train-the-trainer model. So we've been active in Australia every year. We've been active in New Zealand as well. And we have some programming in South America in Ecuador and Colombia. And over the last year, we finished a program where we engaged with all of the provinces within Colombia with delegates from communities to assist in developing clean energy plans for their communities that they could bring to the government and and discuss a partnership framework so that they could start to reduce their reliance on diesel and other other carbon fuels. [44:59] James Jenkins: And we supported those meetings with the government as well and supported delegates from these countries to also visit communities and see success stories in Canada. And the US is another area where there have been some really positive success stories over the last few years, and there were a number of energy programs that particularly rural and remote communities benefited from, Alaska having probably a slight majority and then others in the northern part of the Lower 48. I think they're going to start to struggle because those programs are sunsetting now, I think most of them have recently sunsetted. And so I think it should be a wake-up call to our federal government that there has been this investment in the form of grants from the federal government. If we don't have some kind of programming in place, we will start to see that progress recede. [45:57] James Jenkins: But just in general, there's a lot that we can share with other jurisdictions globally, everything from what a good partnership looks like, you know, what are the learnings for meaningful participation. But we do have some examples that are very unique, I think, in almost every jurisdiction—Indigenous equity in transmission lines is is really unheard of, so so we should, you know, acknowledge that there are some things that we're doing well and um sharing that and learning what other communities are going through in other jurisdictions. It also really helps us in our strategy. [46:40] Trevor Freeman: Yeah, I mean we started this conversation with you describing what your organization does, and something that struck me is it's a combination of supporting projects and project models and helping things get up and running off the ground, providing education, and focusing on advocacy. And I imagine that, you know, even within Canada but also looking at some of the partners you've just mentioned around the world, the focus on, you know, each one of those individual aspects will vary depending on what the biggest need is in that jurisdiction at that time as things change, as funding programs change. So I imagine, you know, advocacy becomes more and more important as you see funding programs change or even just project structure change. Is that kind of fair to say? [47:28] James Jenkins: Definitely. And our model is very community-driven with with community-tailored solutions and with education and capacity building at the community level being our our primary focus, which does set us apart from other organizations to some extent, but does reflect that that um every every solution is going to be different, and really bringing up that capacity at the community level is the most effective way to do it. And for these kinds of projects, there isn't one solution that fits everybody. [48:02] Trevor Freeman: Is there, to kind of wrap it up here, is there, you know, one piece of advice that you'd give to—I know this is a bit of a big loaded question, it's hard to boil it all down to one piece of advice—but is there something that you would kind of leave with let's say a utility or a developer who wants to build a successful and mutually beneficial partnership with Indigenous communities? What's that kind of one piece of advice you'd leave with them? [48:30] James Jenkins: Um, the one piece of advice, and sometimes I am asked that question, and I know there are developers outside of Canada that are starting to look at our market as things change globally. And what I would share, first of all, meeting with the communities is incredibly important. Community leadership, finding out what their process is for engagement and then establishing that relationship is hugely important. And um I think the advice usually stops there. I think many utilities and developers have heard that. [49:07] James Jenkins: But what I would suggest based on my own experience is that engagement occurs from the very top of the organization, from the utility and the developer. And that if the C-suite isn't meeting with the Indigenous partner themselves, they should be fully aware and engaged in what's happening. And that's usually the recipe for success. And you know, for these opportunities, many communities have a history where trust is something that does need to be cultivated, and that would be my main suggestion. I think it's where really successful partnerships have their strength, is there's that level of engagement from the entire vertical organization of the non-Indigenous partner. And so when there is an issue, political leadership from the community, they know who to call and vice versa, and it doesn't lead to larger misunderstandings. And it can lead to some of the more innovative projects we've seen like Oneida Storage, and there are many other examples of that where the developer and the community, after a successful project, they sit down together and they say, "What's next?" And they want to build on what they've developed together. [50:37] Trevor Freeman: Yeah, I guess that's an indication of there actually being a relationship, trust built, rather than just kind of boxes checked and a process being followed. But if there's that actual trust built, it is more of a conversation that what next question can come up and there's sort of that mutual learning. So that's great. Thank you for that. So James, we always end our interviews with the same series of questions to our guests. So I'm going to dive right in here. What's a book that you've read that you think everybody should read? [51:11] James Jenkins: These are the top uh these are probably going to be the tougher questions for me, but um so I recently read a book by Cal Flyn, a UK author from Scotland, and it's called Islands of Abandonment. And the subtitle is Nature Rebounding in the Post-Human Landscape. And what she does is, in an investigative journalist style, goes to places where there hasn't been human presence for 50 or more years. Some of them are no man's land in war zones, some of them are cities facing urban decay, some of them are environmental catastrophe sites like Chernobyl, but then finding that nature has rebounded and that there is remarkable biodiversity in some of these places. [51:59] James Jenkins: So the message I don't want to take away from that is that if you get rid of humans everything will be perfect, because humans have had an impact on the landscape everywhere for much longer than we can comprehend. And in some cases, negative impacts to the landscape are because humans aren't doing what they were doing for a long time. So human intervention has a role and always will, but I think it's important to tell more stories that aren't a story of loss when we get to that point. [52:36] James Jenkins: And for Indigenous communities, many of us have been going through a process of healing, and many of us are still in that process. But as we start to heal and and ask ourselves what's next, that's when we start to think about regeneration, so regenerative energy, revitalization of our culture and and that's what's next and acknowledging that practices that have been lost are near lost can be revitalized in a way that that is uh is incredibly meaningful. And so I was happy to see that story in a widely publicized book because the major story in conservation, but also climate and other areas, has been one of loss. And so, with all of this loss, and and in some cases, you know, a bedrock of tragedy and historical tragedy, where is the, you know, where is the good news story? And I think having these stories about how nature can regenerate is important. It's important to tell that story. [53:50] Trevor Freeman: Yeah, that's fantastic. I appreciate that explanation, and these aren't supposed to be my questions to answer, but I do want to quickly mention a book called What If We Get It Right?—and I can't remember the author off the top of my head, but it really is a series of essays and poems and an exploration of like, what if we do the right things and we can address climate change? And I found it very helpful to kind of be able to imagine, yeah, this is what happens if we do the right thing, if we can address some of these challenges. So, along the same vein as what you mentioned. So, the next question is kind of the same, but what's a movie or a show that you've watched that you think everyone should take a look at? [54:36] James Jenkins: Uh, that that's a really tough one. I do like movies and shows. Um, I recently started watching two British series, um and uh they seem to be very into murder mysteries in the UK, which uh isn't something, you know, normally my favorite, but they do it really well. So I I really liked um Shetland, which is a series that takes place in remote islands in Northern Scotland. [55:06] James Jenkins: In some ways, I think even the setting that it's trying to tell, it resonates with our work in some ways and even the experience of living in an Indigenous community in a less remote location. So I enjoyed that, and then that led to um Sherlock, the the newer one starring Benedict Cumberbatch, which I thought was a very intelligent um show with a, you know, a compelling uh character with sort of superhero, but but somewhat comic book style realistic attributes, but also failings. Um, so I find I enjoy shows that are drawing from literature and putting them into today's terms and not worrying too much about um, you know, what's realistic and what's not, but really trying to—what would we how would this be written today? So I enjoyed that as well. [55:58] Trevor Freeman: Yeah, I like that. Um, if somebody offered you a free round trip anywhere in the world, where would you go? [56:05] James Jenkins: So, Air Canada used to have contests for that, and we used to say Nunavut because it would get the most bang for your buck. You know, these are $4,000–$5,000 tickets, which speaks to the challenges that those communities face when it comes to decarbonizing the north. Um, for me, I mentioned I spent much of my childhood in Northern Arizona. I think at this time I'd probably use it for that, you know, I hope to visit again soon. [56:39] Trevor Freeman: Yeah, fantastic. Um, James, who is someone that you admire? [56:44] James Jenkins: Um, I've been grateful for wonderful mentors in the course of my career. Um, I'm really grateful that the founder of ICE, Chris Henderson, has dedicated himself to be a mentor for me and has has really he's committed to that um and I've learned a great deal from him. [57:04] James Jenkins: Working at Walpole Island, there were a number of chiefs that I worked closely with and have been thinking about one, um Charles Samson, who's passed away, and he really came into his own once he was chief. He had run for a long time, over 10 years, and um really learned a lot from him and his perspective. But then, uh other chiefs, Burton Kewayosh and Dan Miskokomon really really supported me and helped um helped develop my uh the breath of experience that I draw from. And today, um the current chief, Leela Thomas, is really showing some really great leadership, and I think it's a real breakthrough in our region that most of the chiefs in Southwestern Ontario are female, which was um really more rare in the past. So that's a breakthrough as well. [57:59] Trevor Freeman: Yeah, that's great. Uh, and final question, what is something about the energy sector or its future that you're particularly excited about? [58:08] James Jenkins: Um, I think what I'm excited about is that the door is open for Indigenous communities to really change the way that they're engaged with the economy, um for there to be some real opportunities for business development. Um, you know, for many years because I lived in the United States for a while, it felt like the overall economic development capacity of US tribes was far beyond what exists in Canada for a number of reasons. And and one of them is there were a few key industries in the US that the federal government, um it cultivated at different times, gaming being one, uh but it did lead to the infrastructure for US tribes to engage in business all across the country in a way that's still the exception rather than the rule in Canada. [59:02] James Jenkins: So it is exciting for me to think about there being that shift and that um truly Indigenous-led projects stop becoming one-offs, um but they start to be that real uh, you know, Indigenous leadership becomes embedded in the framework of energy decision-making. Um, the idea of it becoming a career path becomes more solidified. So I think it was a dream at one point that some ambitious leaders had, like thinking of Saugeen and Nawash equity participation in that transmission line, there was no blueprint for that. [59:39] James Jenkins: Um, but now that there's been a dream and we've seen it come into practice, so um it's exciting to think that we may continue to see that progress, and then in 10 years there there will be some foundational pillars for communities to really meet their own communities' needs on their own terms. Right now it continues to be a challenge in most places. It's uh, you know, what do we prioritize with limited resources? And um yeah, exciting that this could be a pathway to to start thinking more in terms of abundance. [1:00:19] Trevor Freeman: Yeah, I mean we started this conversation with you describing what your organization does, and something that struck me is it's a it's a combination of supporting projects and project models and helping things get up and running off the ground, providing education, and focusing on advocacy. And I imagine that, you know, even within Canada but also looking at some of the partners you've just mentioned around the world, the focus on, you know, each one of those individual aspects will vary depending on what the biggest need is in that jurisdiction at that time as things change, as funding programs change. So I imagine, you know, advocacy becomes more and more important as you see funding programs change or even just project structure change. Is that kind of fair to say? [1:01:03] Trevor Freeman: James, thanks so much for your time. I really appreciate you coming on the show and helping us understand the work that Indigenous Clean Energy is doing, some of the great success stories, but also a little bit of the path that's still to be walked in order to get to success. So thanks very much, I appreciate your time. [1:01:21] James Jenkins: Thank you, Trevor, really enjoyed it. Thanks so much. [1:01:23] Trevor Freeman: Great. Take care. [1:01:25] Trevor Freeman: Thanks for tuning in to another episode of the Think Energy podcast. Don't forget to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and it would be great if you could leave us a review. It really helps us to spread the word. As always, we would love to hear from you, whether it's feedback, comments, or an idea for a show or a guest. You can always reach us at thinkenergy@hydroottawa.com.

Today's episode continues our 12-part series: 12 Shifts in 2026 for Social Impact. Over twelve episodes, we're unpacking the mindset and strategy shifts shaping the future of fundraising, leadership, and doing good in 2026. Explore the full series at weareforgood.com/12shifts.Shift 12 / Boards Are Culture CarriersIn this final episode of the 12 Shifts series, Jon and Becky close things out with a powerful conversation about boards, culture, and shared leadership — and they're joined by the perfect voice to put a bow on it all.They sit down with Nakia James Jenkins, people and culture leader, board chair of STEM From Dance, and partner at On-Ramps, to explore why boards aren't just governance bodies — they're culture carriers who shape trust, voice, and leadership, often without even realizing it.Together, they unpack how boards and executive leaders co-create organizational culture, what it looks like to move beyond outdated, transactional board models, and how leaders can intentionally activate boards as authentic partners in mission, storytelling, and growth. Nakia shares hard-earned wisdom from across the nonprofit, public, and education sectors — plus real, practical ways leaders can redesign board engagement for today's realities.If you're ready to reimagine your board as a source of trust, courage, and shared leadership — not just oversight — this conversation is your invitation.Takeaways:Why boards can only be true culture carriers when CEOs and executive directors create intentional spaceHow outdated board models limit trust — and what co-creation with boards really looks likeWhat healthy, values-aligned board and executive partnerships require in practiceHow to activate board members beyond fundraising by clarifying expectations and “the ask”Why onboarding, training, and ongoing relationship-building are essential to board effectivenessHow small wins, honest conversations, and shared stories unlock deeper board engagementEpisode Highlights:Board Evolution: From Stable Funding to Strategic Redesign (07:37)​The Gap in Board Role Perception and True Influence (12:18)​Authentic Mission Connections Through Program Exposure (15:11)​Healthy Partnerships = Brené Brown's "Rumbling" (16:44)​Intentional Engagement Beyond Meetings (19:16)​Activating + Training Your Boards (20:30)​Activate with Specific Asks and Training (23:31)​Bring Programs to Boards for Storytelling Power (24:11)​Nakia's One Good Thing: Intentions, Space, Small Wins (27:03)Episode Shownotes: www.weareforgood.com/episode/682Save your free seat at the We Are For Good Summit

EPISODE 188: Imagine spending years building your real estate portfolio, only to lose ALL your profits because of a poor insurance policy.  It happens more than you think. Most people take out insurance purely based on price, without giving it too much thought or discussing the details of their business with their agent. Then, something terrible happens, and they are left to fend for themselves because their policies don't cover anything useful for their businesses… Joining me today James Jenkins, an insurance expert specializing in real estate investor policies, to the show! James is the co-owner and CEO of RiskWell, an insurance company providing solutions for real estate investors. In our interview, he breaks down the biggest mistakes investors make, from overlooking liability risks to trusting the wrong agents. He also shares what you need to check in your policy right now. Tune in and protect your portfolio!   Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro 01:14 Real estate investors and commercial insurance  02:44 Most overlooked insurance gaps  05:16 The importance of customized insurance plans  08:52 Picking the right agent 14:28 Common insurance issues for real estate investors  21:34 What to look for in your policy  24:53 Book recommendations  26:18 Outro   —   If you want to watch the video episode, go to: http://www.motivatedleads.com/podcast/episode-188-insure-your-real-estate-investment-the-right-way-with-james-jenkins    —   Get in touch with James Jenkins:  

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Join Peter Austin, Ashton Matthews and James Jenkins as they discuss their top 5 games of 2024, as well as our Patron's top 5 picks,along with some honourable mentions and their most anticipated games for 2025. What were the top picks for the year? This is the TripleJump gaming podcast.0:00 - Intro6:32 - Most Anticipated Games for 202315:23 - Honourable Mentions24:58 - Number 5 Picks43:25 - Number 4 Picks1:00:51 - Number 3 Picks1:19:37 - Number 2 Picks1:38:03 - Number 1 PicksPresenters: Peter Austin (@ThatPeterAustin) & Ben Potter (@Confused_Dude) & Ashton Matthews (@ScrambledAshton) & James Jenkins (@jenx_137)Editor: Ciaran Henry#AstroBot #FFVIIRebirth #SilentHill2Remake--------------------------Subscribe for more wonderful video game content from Ben Potter, Peter Austin and Ashton Matthews!TripleJump provides video coverage of video games - including top ten lists featuring current gen platforms (PS4 & PS5, Xbox One & Xbox Series X/Xbox Series S, Nintendo Switch and PC), retro consoles (PlayStation, Nintendo, Xbox and Sega), as well as WGE, video game challenges, launch games videos, first impressions, podcasts, livestreams and much, much more.Careers, contacts, and more information can be found on our website: http://tripleju.mp⇨ Patreon: https://Patreon.com/TeamTripleJump⇨ Twitch: https://Twitch.tv/TeamTripleJump⇨ Merchandise: https://triplejumpshop.com/⇨ Cameo: http://www.tripleju.mp/cameo/⇨ Livestream VODs: http://tripleju.mp/vods⇨ Podcast: https://play.acast.com/s/triplejump⇨ Twitter: https://Twitter.com/TeamTripleJump⇨ Facebook: https://facebook.com/TeamTripleJump⇨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teamtriplejump/⇨ Discord: http://Bit.ly/TeamTripleJumpFollow the team on social media:• Ben: http://www.twitter.com/Confused_Dude & Confused_Dude on PSN• Peter: http://www.twitter.com/ThatPeterAustin & https://instagram.com/ThatPeterAustin• Ashton: http://www.twitter.com/ScrambledAshton & https://instagram.com/ScrambledAshtonFollow our friends!• Billy Ray Walrus: https://twitter.com/BillyRayBotrus• Rules Boss: https://twitter.com/ThisIsRulesBoss• Barbara Pis: https://twitter.com/pis_barbaraThe TripleJump Podcast is hosted by Acast, but available on Spotify, iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and more!Acast: https://play.acast.com/s/triplejump Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Agency Intelligence podcast, host Jason Cass is joined by Mitch Gibson to recap highlights from IndieTech 2024 and plans for IndieTech 2026 in Fort Lauderdale. Key Topics: Mitch Gibson highlights IndieTech's growth and strong vendor-attendee engagement Breakout sessions featured live demos and collaborative presentations How the team quickly adapted to Hurricane Helene with effective replacement speakers Focus on creating inclusive spaces for agents, vendors, and tech collaboration. Preview of future plans includes tech challenges and deeper automation insights. Special thanks to contributors like James Jenkins for enhancing the event with his voice and video production skills Exciting plans for IndieTech 2026 in Fort Lauderdale aim to create a dynamic experience blending technology, sales, and leadership Reach out to: Mitch Gibson Jason Cass Visit Website: Agency Intelligence Produced by PodSquad.fm

In this episode of the Insurance Producers Podcast, host Cyrus Jaffery is joined by special guest James Jenkins to discuss making the bold leap from corporate America to entrepreneurship after three disappointing bosses. Together, they dive deep into the challenges and rewards of building your path. Learn how to identify the ideal sample size for your niche through filtering and geography, and discover three essential keys to understanding your industry: prior knowledge, interest, and awareness.

This podcast has been sponsored by Square Enix to promote the release of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. You can check out the game here: https://bit.ly/TripleJump_FFVIIRebirthJoin Ben Potter, Ashton Matthews, and James Jenkins as they regale you with stories of Final Fantasy VII's past, present, and future. With Final Fantasy VII Rebirth launching on the 29th of February, here's why now is the perfect time to jump into the franchise.0:01:16 - Original Final Fantasy VII Overview0:05:41 - First experience with Final Fantasy VII0:24:13 - What we're excited to see in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth0:52:16 - Final Fantasy VII's additional content1:01:46 - Why people should try Final Fantasy VII for the first timeStory recap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiTWwsyYnlIPresenters: Ben Potter (@Confused_Dude) & Ashton Matthews (@ScrambledAshton) & James Jenkins (@jenx_137)Editor: Ben Potter (@Confused_Dude#FinalFantasyVIIRebirth #FinalFantasyVII #SquareEnix--------------------------Subscribe for more wonderful video game content from Ben Potter, Peter Austin, and Ashton Matthews!TripleJump provides video coverage of video games - including top ten lists featuring current gen platforms (PS4 & PS5, Xbox One & Xbox Series X/Xbox Series S, Nintendo Switch and PC), retro consoles (PlayStation, Nintendo, Xbox and Sega), as well as Worst Games Ever, video game challenges, launch games videos, first impressions, podcasts, livestreams and much, much more.Careers, contacts, and more information can be found on our website: http://tripleju.mp⇨ Patreon: https://Patreon.com/TeamTripleJump⇨ Twitch: https://Twitch.tv/TeamTripleJump⇨ Merchandise: https://triplejumpshop.com/⇨ Cameo: http://www.tripleju.mp/cameo/⇨ Livestream VODs: http://tripleju.mp/vods⇨ Podcast: https://play.acast.com/s/triplejump⇨ Twitter: https://Twitter.com/TeamTripleJump⇨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teamtriplejump/⇨ Facebook: https://Facebook.com/TeamTripleJump⇨ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@teamtriplejump⇨ Discord: https://tripleju.mp/discordFollow the team on social media:• Ben: http://www.twitter.com/Confused_Dude & Confused_Dude on PSN• Peter: http://www.twitter.com/ThatPeterAustin & https://instagram.com/ThatPeterAustin• Ashton: http://www.twitter.com/ScrambledAshton & https://instagram.com/ScrambledAshtonThe TripleJump Podcast is hosted by Acast, but available on Spotify, iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and more!Acast: https://play.acast.com/s/triplejump Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Ben Potter, Peter Austin and Ashton Matthews as they run through some listener questions, what they're playing, some weird gaming news, and their thoughts on the news or Microsoft allowing their exclusives to appear on rival platforms? What about the conscientious objector jailed for playing PUBG? This is the TripleJump gaming podcast.0:00 Intro25:48 What We Playin'52:56 Persona 3 Reload Review Corner1:14:18 WEIRD NEWS1:30:00 The Big DiscussionTo view the articles referenced in the podcast, please view the YouTube versionOur thanks to SEGA for supplying a code for Persona 3 Reload Per ASA guidelines we are compelled to disclose that we received a gifted code for Persona 3 Reload from SEGA, and that this video is therefore categorised as an ad. However, no financial compensation was provided in exchange for coverage. Presenters: Peter Austin (@ThatPeterAustin) & Ben Potter (@Confused_Dude) & Ashton Matthews (@ScrambledAshton) & James Jenkins (@jenx_137)Editor: Ciaran Henry#Xbox #GearsOfWar #Persona3Reload--------------------------Subscribe for more wonderful video game content from Ben Potter, Peter Austin and Ashton Matthews!TripleJump provides video coverage of video games - including top ten lists featuring current gen platforms (PS4 & PS5, Xbox One & Xbox Series X/Xbox Series S, Nintendo Switch and PC), retro consoles (PlayStation, Nintendo, Xbox and Sega), as well as WGE, video game challenges, launch games videos, first impressions, podcasts, livestreams and much, much more.Careers, contacts, and more information can be found on our website: http://tripleju.mp⇨ Patreon: https://Patreon.com/TeamTripleJump⇨ Twitch: https://Twitch.tv/TeamTripleJump⇨ Merchandise: https://triplejumpshop.com/⇨ Cameo: http://www.tripleju.mp/cameo/⇨ Livestream VODs: http://tripleju.mp/vods⇨ Podcast: https://play.acast.com/s/triplejump⇨ Twitter: https://Twitter.com/TeamTripleJump⇨ Facebook: https://facebook.com/TeamTripleJump⇨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teamtriplejump/⇨ Discord: http://Bit.ly/TeamTripleJumpFollow the team on social media:• Ben: http://www.twitter.com/Confused_Dude & Confused_Dude on PSN• Peter: http://www.twitter.com/ThatPeterAustin & https://instagram.com/ThatPeterAustin• Ashton: http://www.twitter.com/ScrambledAshton & https://instagram.com/ScrambledAshtonFollow our friends!• Billy Ray Walrus: https://twitter.com/BillyRayBotrus• Rules Boss: https://twitter.com/ThisIsRulesBoss• Barbara Pis: https://twitter.com/pis_barbaraThe TripleJump Podcast is hosted by Acast, but available on Spotify, iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and more!Acast: https://play.acast.com/s/triplejump Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Ben Potter, Peter Austin and Ashton Matthews as they run through some listener questions, what they're playing, some weird gaming news, and their reactions to the latest Playstation State Of Play? What about gut bacteria being able to run Doom? This is the TripleJump gaming podcast.0:00 Intro26:33 What We Playin'38:09 Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League Review Corner1:04:08 WEIRD NEWS1:14:39 The Big DiscussionTo view the articles referenced in the podcast, please view the YouTube versionPresenters: Peter Austin (@ThatPeterAustin) & Ben Potter (@Confused_Dude) & Ashton Matthews (@ScrambledAshton) & James Jenkins (@jenx_137)Editor: Ciaran Henry#StateOfPlay #DeathStranding2 #KillTheJusticeLeague--------------------------Subscribe for more wonderful video game content from Ben Potter, Peter Austin and Ashton Matthews!TripleJump provides video coverage of video games - including top ten lists featuring current gen platforms (PS4 & PS5, Xbox One & Xbox Series X/Xbox Series S, Nintendo Switch and PC), retro consoles (PlayStation, Nintendo, Xbox and Sega), as well as WGE, video game challenges, launch games videos, first impressions, podcasts, livestreams and much, much more.Careers, contacts, and more information can be found on our website: http://tripleju.mp⇨ Patreon: https://Patreon.com/TeamTripleJump⇨ Twitch: https://Twitch.tv/TeamTripleJump⇨ Merchandise: https://triplejumpshop.com/⇨ Cameo: http://www.tripleju.mp/cameo/⇨ Livestream VODs: http://tripleju.mp/vods⇨ Podcast: https://play.acast.com/s/triplejump⇨ Twitter: https://Twitter.com/TeamTripleJump⇨ Facebook: https://facebook.com/TeamTripleJump⇨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teamtriplejump/⇨ Discord: http://Bit.ly/TeamTripleJumpFollow the team on social media:• Ben: http://www.twitter.com/Confused_Dude & Confused_Dude on PSN• Peter: http://www.twitter.com/ThatPeterAustin & https://instagram.com/ThatPeterAustin• Ashton: http://www.twitter.com/ScrambledAshton & https://instagram.com/ScrambledAshtonFollow our friends!• Billy Ray Walrus: https://twitter.com/BillyRayBotrus• Rules Boss: https://twitter.com/ThisIsRulesBoss• Barbara Pis: https://twitter.com/pis_barbaraThe TripleJump Podcast is hosted by Acast, but available on Spotify, iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and more!Acast: https://play.acast.com/s/triplejump Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Ben Potter, Peter Austin and Ashton Matthews as they run through some listener questions, what they're playing, some weird gaming news, and where they think the line between inspiration and plagiarism is after the release of Palworld? What about Arsenal star Gabriel Jesus being banned from Counter-Strike 2? This is the TripleJump gaming podcast.0:00 Intro22:56 What We Playin'40:43 Tekken Review Corner51:19 February Gaming forecast1:07:47 WEIRD NEWS1:19:23 The Big DiscussionTo view the articles referenced in the podcast, please view the YouTube versionOur thanks to Bandai Namco for supplying a code for Tekken Per ASA guidelines we are compelled to disclose that we received a gifted code for Tekken 8 from Bandai Namco, and that this video is therefore categorised as an ad. However, no financial compensation was provided in exchange for coverage. Presenters: Peter Austin (@ThatPeterAustin) & Ben Potter (@Confused_Dude) & Ashton Matthews (@ScrambledAshton) & James Jenkins (@jenx_137)Editor: Ciaran Henry#Palworld #Pokemon #GabirelJesus--------------------------Subscribe for more wonderful video game content from Ben Potter, Peter Austin and Ashton Matthews!TripleJump provides video coverage of video games - including top ten lists featuring current gen platforms (PS4 & PS5, Xbox One & Xbox Series X/Xbox Series S, Nintendo Switch and PC), retro consoles (PlayStation, Nintendo, Xbox and Sega), as well as WGE, video game challenges, launch games videos, first impressions, podcasts, livestreams and much, much more.Careers, contacts, and more information can be found on our website: http://tripleju.mp⇨ Patreon: https://Patreon.com/TeamTripleJump⇨ Twitch: https://Twitch.tv/TeamTripleJump⇨ Merchandise: https://triplejumpshop.com/⇨ Cameo: http://www.tripleju.mp/cameo/⇨ Livestream VODs: http://tripleju.mp/vods⇨ Podcast: https://play.acast.com/s/triplejump⇨ Twitter: https://Twitter.com/TeamTripleJump⇨ Facebook: https://facebook.com/TeamTripleJump⇨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teamtriplejump/⇨ Discord: http://Bit.ly/TeamTripleJumpFollow the team on social media:• Ben: http://www.twitter.com/Confused_Dude & Confused_Dude on PSN• Peter: http://www.twitter.com/ThatPeterAustin & https://instagram.com/ThatPeterAustin• Ashton: http://www.twitter.com/ScrambledAshton & https://instagram.com/ScrambledAshtonFollow our friends!• Billy Ray Walrus: https://twitter.com/BillyRayBotrus• Rules Boss: https://twitter.com/ThisIsRulesBoss• Barbara Pis: https://twitter.com/pis_barbaraThe TripleJump Podcast is hosted by Acast, but available on Spotify, iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and more!Acast: https://play.acast.com/s/triplejump Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi friends! Today's episode is totally different than what you're used to hearing here. In this episode, the tables have turned and it's my turn to be interviewed! I was invited to be a guest on The Agency Freedom Podcast with James Jenkins. In today's episode, you will hear about: the back story of my business + leadership different ways to exercise your uniqueness in your business and the significance of adapting + evolving business strategies over time I am honored to show up each week for the conversation we're having on the More of What Matters podcast and bring you inspiring and actionable content that I hope is truly helpful for you. One of the best ways you can help me build this community is to subscribe to the show and leave a 5 star review!  By subscribing, you allow each episode to be downloaded straight to your phone which helps our download numbers and makes sure you never miss an episode. And when you leave a review, you help show others the value of what we provide! You can ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GO HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to subscribe and review! Come connect with me on Instagram, I would love to hear your story! -behind the scenes of everyday life: ⁠⁠⁠@alwaysa⁠⁠⁠ -business & life coaching: ⁠⁠⁠@andreaolsoncoaching⁠⁠⁠ -the podcast:⁠⁠⁠ @moreofwhatmatterspodcast

Join Ben Potter, Peter Austin and Ashton Matthews as they run through some listener questions, what they're playing, some weird gaming news, and what they think about Ubisoft's comments saying customers should “get comfortable not owning their games”? What about a dog called Peanut Butter speedrunning Gyromite at AGDQ? This is the TripleJump gaming podcast.0:00 Intro21:29 What We Playin'47:12 WEIRD NEWS1:01:32 The Big DiscussionTo view the articles referenced in the podcast, please view the YouTube versionPresenters: Peter Austin (@ThatPeterAustin) & Ben Potter (@Confused_Dude) & Ashton Matthews (@ScrambledAshton) & James Jenkins (@jenx_137)Editor: Ciaran Henry#Unisoft #UbisoftPlus #AGDQDog--------------------------Subscribe for more wonderful video game content from Ben Potter, Peter Austin and Ashton Matthews!TripleJump provides video coverage of video games - including top ten lists featuring current gen platforms (PS4 & PS5, Xbox One & Xbox Series X/Xbox Series S, Nintendo Switch and PC), retro consoles (PlayStation, Nintendo, Xbox and Sega), as well as WGE, video game challenges, launch games videos, first impressions, podcasts, livestreams and much, much more.Careers, contacts, and more information can be found on our website: http://tripleju.mp⇨ Patreon: https://Patreon.com/TeamTripleJump⇨ Twitch: https://Twitch.tv/TeamTripleJump⇨ Merchandise: https://triplejumpshop.com/⇨ Cameo: http://www.tripleju.mp/cameo/⇨ Livestream VODs: http://tripleju.mp/vods⇨ Podcast: https://play.acast.com/s/triplejump⇨ Twitter: https://Twitter.com/TeamTripleJump⇨ Facebook: https://facebook.com/TeamTripleJump⇨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teamtriplejump/⇨ Discord: http://Bit.ly/TeamTripleJumpFollow the team on social media:• Ben: http://www.twitter.com/Confused_Dude & Confused_Dude on PSN• Peter: http://www.twitter.com/ThatPeterAustin & https://instagram.com/ThatPeterAustin• Ashton: http://www.twitter.com/ScrambledAshton & https://instagram.com/ScrambledAshtonFollow our friends!• Billy Ray Walrus: https://twitter.com/BillyRayBotrus• Rules Boss: https://twitter.com/ThisIsRulesBoss• Barbara Pis: https://twitter.com/pis_barbaraThe TripleJump Podcast is hosted by Acast, but available on Spotify, iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and more!Acast: https://play.acast.com/s/triplejump Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Ben Potter, Peter Austin and Ashton Matthews as they run through some listener questions, what they're playing, some weird gaming news, and if they think the recent SAG-AFTRA agreement to allow AI voice acting will affect the games industry? What about the AI Mario greeting people at Target? This is the TripleJump gaming podcast.0:00 Intro16:50 What We Playin'44:57 WEIRD NEWS59:45 The Big DiscussionTo view the articles referenced in the podcast, please view the YouTube versionPresenters: Peter Austin (@ThatPeterAustin) & Ben Potter (@Confused_Dude) & Ashton Matthews (@ScrambledAshton) & James Jenkins (@jenx_137)Editor: Ciaran Henry#SAGAFTRA #AIVoiceActing #AIMario--------------------------Subscribe for more wonderful video game content from Ben Potter, Peter Austin and Ashton Matthews!TripleJump provides video coverage of video games - including top ten lists featuring current gen platforms (PS4 & PS5, Xbox One & Xbox Series X/Xbox Series S, Nintendo Switch and PC), retro consoles (PlayStation, Nintendo, Xbox and Sega), as well as WGE, video game challenges, launch games videos, first impressions, podcasts, livestreams and much, much more.Careers, contacts, and more information can be found on our website: http://tripleju.mp⇨ Patreon: https://Patreon.com/TeamTripleJump⇨ Twitch: https://Twitch.tv/TeamTripleJump⇨ Merchandise: https://triplejumpshop.com/⇨ Cameo: http://www.tripleju.mp/cameo/⇨ Livestream VODs: http://tripleju.mp/vods⇨ Podcast: https://play.acast.com/s/triplejump⇨ Twitter: https://Twitter.com/TeamTripleJump⇨ Facebook: https://facebook.com/TeamTripleJump⇨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teamtriplejump/⇨ Discord: http://Bit.ly/TeamTripleJumpFollow the team on social media:• Ben: http://www.twitter.com/Confused_Dude & Confused_Dude on PSN• Peter: http://www.twitter.com/ThatPeterAustin & https://instagram.com/ThatPeterAustin• Ashton: http://www.twitter.com/ScrambledAshton & https://instagram.com/ScrambledAshtonFollow our friends!• Billy Ray Walrus: https://twitter.com/BillyRayBotrus• Rules Boss: https://twitter.com/ThisIsRulesBoss• Barbara Pis: https://twitter.com/pis_barbaraThe TripleJump Podcast is hosted by Acast, but available on Spotify, iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and more!Acast: https://play.acast.com/s/triplejump Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Ben Potter, James Jenkins and Ashton Matthews as they discuss their top 5 games of 2023, as well as our Patrons' top 5 picks, along with some honourable mentions and their most anticipated games for 2024. What were the top picks for the year? This is the TripleJump gaming podcast.13:05 Most Anticipated Games25:30 Honourable Mentions38:26 Number 5 Picks48:40 Number 4 Picks1:01:31 Number 3 Picks1:17:44 Number 2 Picks1:31:29 Number 1 PicksPresenters: Peter Austin (@ThatPeterAustin) & Ben Potter (@Confused_Dude) & Ashton Matthews (@ScrambledAshton) & James Jenkins (@jenx_137)Editor: Ciaran Henry#GOTY2023 #BaldursGate3 #Spiderman2--------------------------Subscribe for more wonderful video game content from Ben Potter, Peter Austin and Ashton Matthews!TripleJump provides video coverage of video games - including top ten lists featuring current gen platforms (PS4 & PS5, Xbox One & Xbox Series X/Xbox Series S, Nintendo Switch and PC), retro consoles (PlayStation, Nintendo, Xbox and Sega), as well as WGE, video game challenges, launch games videos, first impressions, podcasts, livestreams and much, much more.Careers, contacts, and more information can be found on our website: http://tripleju.mp⇨ Patreon: https://Patreon.com/TeamTripleJump⇨ Twitch: https://Twitch.tv/TeamTripleJump⇨ Merchandise: https://triplejumpshop.com/⇨ Cameo: http://www.tripleju.mp/cameo/⇨ Livestream VODs: http://tripleju.mp/vods⇨ Podcast: https://play.acast.com/s/triplejump⇨ Twitter: https://Twitter.com/TeamTripleJump⇨ Facebook: https://facebook.com/TeamTripleJump⇨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teamtriplejump/⇨ Discord: http://Bit.ly/TeamTripleJumpFollow the team on social media:• Ben: http://www.twitter.com/Confused_Dude & Confused_Dude on PSN• Peter: http://www.twitter.com/ThatPeterAustin & https://instagram.com/ThatPeterAustin• Ashton: http://www.twitter.com/ScrambledAshton & https://instagram.com/ScrambledAshtonFollow our friends!• Billy Ray Walrus: https://twitter.com/BillyRayBotrus• Rules Boss: https://twitter.com/ThisIsRulesBoss• Barbara Pis: https://twitter.com/pis_barbaraThe TripleJump Podcast is hosted by Acast, but available on Spotify, iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and more!Acast: https://play.acast.com/s/triplejump Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen to the latest solo episode from host, James Jenkins. Visit our website to join our email list, get the scoop on our LIVE coaching calls and never miss an episode: https://www.agencyfreedom.com Connect with Agency Freedom Podcast on Facebook at the Agency Freedom Podcast group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/agencyfreedom Email us at podcast@agencyfreedom.com with ideas, questions, complaints or your favorite grilling recipe.

Listen to the latest solo episode from host, James Jenkins. Visit our website to join our email list, get the scoop on our LIVE coaching calls and never miss an episode: https://www.agencyfreedom.com Connect with Agency Freedom Podcast on Facebook at the Agency Freedom Podcast group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/agencyfreedom Email us at podcast@agencyfreedom.com with ideas, questions, complaints or your favorite grilling recipe.

GUEST OVERVIEW: William Matson Law is the author of IN THE EYE OF HISTORY: Disclosures in the JFK Assassination Medical Evidence; AT THE COLD SHOULDER OF HISTORY, written with James Jenkins, a young navy corpsman present at President Kennedy's autopsy; BETRAYAL: A JFK Honor Guard Speaks, with the late Hugh Clark; and the soon-to-be-released PIPE THE BIMBO IN RED: Dean Andrews, Jim Garrison and the Conspiracy to Kill JFK, written with Donald Jeffries. William is the only private researcher to interview FBI Agents James Sibert and Francis O'Neill, who also were in the room during JFK's autopsy. William's JFK research has appeared in over 30 other books as well as his own. https://www.facebook.com/william.law.169405

Join Ben Potter, Peter Austin and James Jenkins as they run through some listener questions, what they're playing, some weird gaming news, and how they've enjoyed Starfield one week after its release? What about the Twitch streamer who can kill Halo enemies with her mind? This is the TripleJump gaming podcast.0:00 Intro23:30 What We Playin'47:37 WEIRD NEWS53:19 The Big DiscussionTo view the articles referenced in the podcast, please view the YouTube versionPresenters: Peter Austin (@ThatPeterAustin) & Ben Potter (@Confused_Dude) & Ashton Matthews (@ScrambledAshton) & James Jenkins (@jenx_137)Editor: Ciaran Henry#Starfield #GamePass #Halo--------------------------Subscribe for more wonderful video game content from Ben Potter, Peter Austin and Ashton Matthews!TripleJump provides video coverage of video games - including top ten lists featuring current gen platforms (PS4 & PS5, Xbox One & Xbox Series X/Xbox Series S, Nintendo Switch and PC), retro consoles (PlayStation, Nintendo, Xbox and Sega), as well as WGE, video game challenges, launch games videos, first impressions, podcasts, livestreams and much, much more.Careers, contacts, and more information can be found on our website: http://tripleju.mp⇨ Patreon: https://Patreon.com/TeamTripleJump⇨ Twitch: https://Twitch.tv/TeamTripleJump⇨ Merchandise: https://triplejumpshop.com/⇨ Cameo: http://www.tripleju.mp/cameo/⇨ Livestream VODs: http://tripleju.mp/vods⇨ Podcast: https://play.acast.com/s/triplejump⇨ Twitter: https://Twitter.com/TeamTripleJump⇨ Facebook: https://facebook.com/TeamTripleJump⇨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teamtriplejump/⇨ Discord: http://Bit.ly/TeamTripleJumpFollow the team on social media:• Ben: http://www.twitter.com/Confused_Dude & Confused_Dude on PSN• Peter: http://www.twitter.com/ThatPeterAustin & https://instagram.com/ThatPeterAustin• Ashton: http://www.twitter.com/ScrambledAshton & https://instagram.com/ScrambledAshtonFollow our friends!• Billy Ray Walrus: https://twitter.com/BillyRayBotrus• Rules Boss: https://twitter.com/ThisIsRulesBoss• Barbara Pis: https://twitter.com/pis_barbaraThe TripleJump Podcast is hosted by Acast, but available on Spotify, iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and more!Acast: https://play.acast.com/s/triplejump Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wayne Resnick hosts your Monday Bill Handel Show. Halloween is now the busiest time at theme parks. 3rd Party Health: RSV Vaccine. James Jenkins from Valencourt Books joins the program.

In this episode, you get to listen in to a private shop talk conversation James had with a group of agency principal in Somewhere, USA. Visit our website to join our email list, get the scoop on our LIVE coaching calls and never miss an episode: https://www.agencyfreedom.com Connect with Agency Freedom Podcast on Facebook at the Agency Freedom Podcast group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/agencyfreedom Email us at podcast@agencyfreedom.com with ideas, questions, complaints or your favorite grilling recipe. Episode Highlights: A speaker on the call shares the importance of integrating core values into daily activities and operations, particularly in the context of trucking and sales. (5:16) James discusses the possibility of charging a fee in addition to the commission, the requirements for different licenses, and the potential profitability of running their own insurance program as both a wholesaler and retailer. (13:29) James discusses his struggle with holding people accountable and his growth as a leader by delegating responsibilities to others, in order to focus on his own growth and goals. (18:51) A speaker on the call discusses their profitable focus on personal lines and plans to expand into commercial lines while delegating day-to-day operations to managers. (24:21) James explains the importance of narrowing down the target market and specializing in a specific niche to gain a competitive advantage and better serve clients. (26:33) A speaker on the call emphasizes the importance of prioritizing qualifying needs and diving deeper into the process while acknowledging that there is no wrong process as long as there is a process in place. (32:53) A speaker on the call mentions that James is known for executing his business strategies, making him a standout among others who only talk about it. (33:43) A speaker on the call believes that joining a call with other independent agents can be beneficial for personal growth and motivation. (34:15) Key Quote: “You have to give your team opportunity to fail and fail big. That's the only way you grow. Otherwise, you're rate limited. You're capped. ” - James Jenkins

In this episode, you get to listen in to a private shop talk conversation James had with a group of agency principal in Somewhere, USA. Visit our website to join our email list, get the scoop on our LIVE coaching calls and never miss an episode: https://www.agencyfreedom.com Connect with Agency Freedom Podcast on Facebook at the Agency Freedom Podcast group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/agencyfreedom Email us at podcast@agencyfreedom.com with ideas, questions, complaints or your favorite grilling recipe. Episode Highlights: A speaker on the call shares the importance of integrating core values into daily activities and operations, particularly in the context of trucking and sales. (5:16) James discusses the possibility of charging a fee in addition to the commission, the requirements for different licenses, and the potential profitability of running their own insurance program as both a wholesaler and retailer. (13:29) James discusses his struggle with holding people accountable and his growth as a leader by delegating responsibilities to others, in order to focus on his own growth and goals. (18:51) A speaker on the call discusses their profitable focus on personal lines and plans to expand into commercial lines while delegating day-to-day operations to managers. (24:21) James explains the importance of narrowing down the target market and specializing in a specific niche to gain a competitive advantage and better serve clients. (26:33) A speaker on the call emphasizes the importance of prioritizing qualifying needs and diving deeper into the process while acknowledging that there is no wrong process as long as there is a process in place. (32:53) A speaker on the call mentions that James is known for executing his business strategies, making him a standout among others who only talk about it. (33:43) A speaker on the call believes that joining a call with other independent agents can be beneficial for personal growth and motivation. (34:15) Key Quote: “You have to give your team opportunity to fail and fail big. That's the only way you grow. Otherwise, you're rate limited. You're capped. ” - James Jenkins

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers interviews James Jenkins, Founder & CEO at RiskWell & Host of the Agency Freedom Podcast. James shares his personal experience leaving a captive agency and the lack of resources available to him at the time, which inspired him to write the book "Leaving Captivity" as a guide for others. Episode Highlights: James discusses his struggles due to a lack of resources when considering leaving his captive agency, which prolonged his transition by several months. (2:35) James shares about his book, Leaving Captivity, and offers information about the extra content available for book readers on his website, including a subscriber wall and a code word for free access. (9:44) James goes into detail about the topics covered in his book, such as time management and his personal journey leaving a captive agency. (20:00) James discusses the benefits of the independent channel, highlighting its flexibility and the significance of time value compared to the captive agency environment. (29:19) James explains the distinction between being an income statement and a balance sheet in an independent agency and how this difference empowers agents to create an asset for themselves and their kin. (37:50) David announces a free giveaway for "Leaving Captivity". (41:47) Tweetable Quotes: “What we do with our time is probably one of the most important things about who we are as people.” - James Jenkins  The message of leaving captivity really simply is just thoughtful and intentional about whatever you do…Highly intelligent people are highly driven, and typically very accomplished in various ways; nobody needs to teach them any of the basic stuff. It's just a good firm reminder to be intentional about everything you do.” - James Jenkins  Resources Mentioned: James Jenkins LinkedIn RiskWell Agency Freedom Podcast Book: Leaving Captivity David Carothers Kyle Houck Florida Risk Partners The Extra 2 Minutes

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers interviews James Jenkins, Founder & CEO at RiskWell & Host of the Agency Freedom Podcast. James shares his personal experience leaving a captive agency and the lack of resources available to him at the time, which inspired him to write the book "Leaving Captivity" as a guide for others. Episode Highlights: James discusses his struggles due to a lack of resources when considering leaving his captive agency, which prolonged his transition by several months. (2:35) James shares about his book, Leaving Captivity, and offers information about the extra content available for book readers on his website, including a subscriber wall and a code word for free access. (9:44) James goes into detail about the topics covered in his book, such as time management and his personal journey leaving a captive agency. (20:00) James discusses the benefits of the independent channel, highlighting its flexibility and the significance of time value compared to the captive agency environment. (29:19) James explains the distinction between being an income statement and a balance sheet in an independent agency and how this difference empowers agents to create an asset for themselves and their kin. (37:50) David announces a free giveaway for "Leaving Captivity". (41:47) Tweetable Quotes: “What we do with our time is probably one of the most important things about who we are as people.” - James Jenkins  The message of leaving captivity really simply is just thoughtful and intentional about whatever you do…Highly intelligent people are highly driven, and typically very accomplished in various ways; nobody needs to teach them any of the basic stuff. It's just a good firm reminder to be intentional about everything you do.” - James Jenkins  Resources Mentioned: James Jenkins LinkedIn RiskWell Agency Freedom Podcast Book: Leaving Captivity David Carothers Kyle Houck Florida Risk Partners The Extra 2 Minutes

In this episode of Agency Intelligence podcast, host Jason Cass interviews James Jenkins, Founder & CEO of RiskWell. Episode Highlights: James shares his insight about the state of the insurance industry, including carriers, vendors, agents, and technology. (8:35) James discusses the affordability crisis in homeowner's insurance and the need for carriers and agents to respond to it by raising deductibles and segmenting coverage, while also disclosing to clients what they are doing. (13:36) James mentions that the affordability crisis is a common issue, and addressing it is crucial for the industry's success. (16:38) James believes that generative AI, a combination of AI and robotic process automation, has gained mainstream interest in the insurance industry due to its ability to generate new content and data, potentially revolutionizing the insurance industry. (24:40) Jason discusses the importance of margins for agencies and how AI can help agencies reduce payroll expenses and gain a competitive advantage. (32:35) James explains the comparison of the compounding effect of investing in a 401k to the compounding advantage of using technology in an agency, and how it can lead to a significant advantage over competitors. (39:20) James discusses his upcoming book, "Leaving Captivity," which provides a blueprint for launching a successful scratch agency and how it can help agents avoid mistakes. (43:15) Key Quotes: “There's an affordability crisis almost uniformly across the country. And if we don't respond to it as an industry, then we will have an availability crisis very soon thereafter.” - James Jenkins “The reality is, it's generative AI behind the scenes that is taking data from all these places and doing something with it, which is what we haven't ever seen before.” - James Jenkins “We finished up the book, it is called Leaving Captivity. It is a blueprint that is designed to help someone launch a successful scratch agency.” - James Jenkins Resources Mentioned: James Jenkins LinkedIn RiskWell Book: Leaving Captivity Reach out to Jason Cass Agency Intelligence

James Jenkins is the Founder and CEO of RiskWell, an independent insurance brokerage and risk management consulting firm located in McKinney, Texas. Since launching from scratch in 2019, RiskWell has established itself as a reliable team of experts in the real estate investor world. RiskWell delivers three highly experienced professional insurance agents who serve their investor clients. They serve clients in 40+ states and have great solutions for every asset class and any size portfolio. They currently insure almost $3 billion worth of investment real estate. James is the creator and host of the Agency Freedom Podcast. The show caters to thousands of monthly listeners in the insurance industry. An impressive variety of guests have appeared on the show, including insurance carrier executives, Insurtech founders and many accomplished agents from across the country. James serves as an advisor and consultant for numerous Insurtech, digital brokerages and wholesalers in the industry. He is a thought leader and recognized expert in go-to-market strategies, distribution, technology implementation and client engagement. James' first book "Leaving Captivity" is releasing in April 2023. It is a blueprint for launching and scaling an insurance office and a tactical guide full of actionable ideas and insights. Sign up for out monthly mastermind! https://www.creativefinanceplaybook.c... Be sure to sign up for our weekly newsletter & grab our freebies on our website: www.creativefinanceplaybook.com Join our Free Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/69769... Instagram: @josephdellefave @jenndellefave Affiliate codes: Propstream: https://trial.propstreampro.com/cfpla... High Level CRM https://www.reisoftware.com/joe-jenn?...

William Matson Law : Disclosures in the JFK Assassination Medical EvidenceDisclosures in the JFK Assassination Medical EvidenceBy William Matson LawAn oral history of the JFK autopsyAnyone interested in the greatest mystery of the 20th century will benefit from the historic perspective of the attendees of President Kennedy's autopsy. For the first time in their own words these witnesses to history give firsthand accounts of what took place in the autopsy morgue at Bethesda, Maryland, on the night on November 22, 1963. Author William Matson Law set out on a personal quest to reach an understanding of the circumstances underpinning the assassination of John F. Kennedy. His investigation led him to the autopsy on the president's body at the National Naval Medical Center.In the Eye of History comprises conversations with eight individuals who agreed to talk: Dennis David, Paul O'Connor, James Jenkins, Jerrol Custer, Harold Rydberg, Saundra Spencer, and ex-FBI Special Agents James Sibert and Frances O'Neill. These eyewitnesses relate their stories comprehensively, and Law allows them to tell it as they remember it without attempting to fit any pro- or anticonspiracy agenda. The book also features a DVD featuring these firsthand interviews.William Matson Law has written for the research periodicals the Kennedy Assassination Chronicles and the Dealey Plaza Echo, is producer of the forthcoming film The Gathering, and currently serves as a consultant to film director Brian McKenna for his upcoming documentary Killing Kennedy. He lives in central Oregon.6 years ago #:, #assassination, #disclosures, #ed, #evidence, #in, #jfk, #law, #matson, #medical, #opperman, #report, #the, #william

In this episode of The Ryan Hanley Show, we're serenaded by the dulcet tones of the all-powerful James Jenkins. James is an innovator and an eternally curious problem solver. He's an unapologetic risk and insurance nerd who gets excited about things that bore most people. Faith and family are the two most important things to James. This is an episode you don't want to miss... Episode Highlights: James shares a story about the creation of Who Framed Roger Rabbit, emphasizing the significance of small details even when most people don't notice them. (7:04) Ryan discusses his experiences dealing with ADHD, how he manages it, and his recent decision to stop using pot. (11:54) James talks about the process of writing his book and getting positive feedback from someone, not in the insurance field. (26:11) James shares some of the diverse opinions on his book from those in the industry. (33:26) James delves into the subjectivity of the term "best" and why it isn't a helpful metric for measuring success. (38:59) James discusses the editing process that made his book more engaging and concise. (48:19) James shares what RiskWell is all about. (55:27) Key Quotes: “What RiskWell is, is nothing more than the humans that are here that create shared experience that together works to make an impact on our stakeholders, which includes you and this audience.” - James Jenkins Resources Mentioned: James Jenkins LinkedIn  RiskWell Reach out to Ryan Hanley Rogue Risk Finding Peak

In this episode of The Ryan Hanley Show, we're serenaded by the dulcet tones of the all-powerful James Jenkins. James is an innovator and an eternally curious problem solver. He's an unapologetic risk and insurance nerd who gets excited about things that bore most people. Faith and family are the two most important things to James. This is an episode you don't want to miss... Episode Highlights: James shares a story about the creation of Who Framed Roger Rabbit, emphasizing the significance of small details even when most people don't notice them. (7:04) Ryan discusses his experiences dealing with ADHD, how he manages it, and his recent decision to stop using pot. (11:54) James talks about the process of writing his book and getting positive feedback from someone, not in the insurance field. (26:11) James shares some of the diverse opinions on his book from those in the industry. (33:26) James delves into the subjectivity of the term "best" and why it isn't a helpful metric for measuring success. (38:59) James discusses the editing process that made his book more engaging and concise. (48:19) James shares what RiskWell is all about. (55:27) Key Quotes: “What RiskWell is, is nothing more than the humans that are here that create shared experience that together works to make an impact on our stakeholders, which includes you and this audience.” - James Jenkins Resources Mentioned: James Jenkins LinkedIn  RiskWell Reach out to Ryan Hanley Rogue Risk Finding Peak

In this episode of The Ryan Hanley Show, we're serenaded by the dulcet tones of the all-powerful James Jenkins.James is an innovator and an eternally curious problem solver. He's an unapologetic risk and insurance nerd who gets excited about things that bore most people. Faith and family are the two most important things to James.This is an episode you don't want to miss...Episode Highlights: James shares a story about the creation of Who Framed Roger Rabbit, emphasizing the significance of small details even when most people don't notice them. (7:04) Ryan discusses his experiences dealing with ADHD, how he manages it, and his recent decision to stop using pot. (11:54) James talks about the process of writing his book and getting positive feedback from someone, not in the insurance field. (26:11) James shares some of the diverse opinions on his book from those in the industry. (33:26) James delves into the subjectivity of the term "best" and why it isn't a helpful metric for measuring success. (38:59) James discusses the editing process that made his book more engaging and concise. (48:19) James shares what RiskWell is all about. (55:27) Key Quotes:“What RiskWell is, is nothing more than the humans that are here that create shared experience that together works to make an impact on our stakeholders, which includes you and this audience.” - James JenkinsResources Mentioned: James Jenkins LinkedIn  RiskWell Reach out to Ryan Hanley Rogue Risk Finding Peak Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Publisher Kris Millegan discusses the JFK assassination with a number of TrineDay authors. Lee Harvey Oswald didn't do it. Dan Rather told lies and hid the truth. JFK still inspires people to work for peace and freedom and the truth.Judyth Vary Baker had a love affair with Lee Harvey Oswald in New Orleans in the summer of 1963. She has written many books: ME & LEE: How I Came to Know, Love and Lose Lee Harvey Oswald; DAVID FERRIE: Mafia Pilot; KENNEDY & OSWALD: The Big Picture, written with Edward Schwartz; and LEE HARVEY OSWALD AND ME: The Weaponization of Cancer, The Monkey Virus, and The Kennedy Assassination.Paul Fitzgerald and Elizabeth Gould are husband and wife co-authors of THE VALEDICTION: Three Nights of Desmond; its sequel, THE VALEDICTION: Resurrection; and the article, FROM THE JERUSALEM CRUSADE TO THE HOLY GRAIL TO THE DEATH OF JFK, which examines how “… the immolation of Templar Grand Master Jacques de Molay at the hands of the Pope's Inquisitors [in 1314] would serve as an inspiration for generations to seek revenge on the Roman Church, [beginning] the legend that winds its way from Jerusalem to Paris to the Holy Grail, to … Scottish Rite Freemasonry and … to the death of JFK.”Christopher Fulton, with his wife Michelle, wrote THE INHERITANCE: POISONED FRUIT OF JFK'S ASSASSINATION, about the assassination evidence that passed from Bobby Kennedy to Evelyn Lincoln to Christopher, which caused him to cross paths with the Russian Government, President Reagan, the Clinton White House, Donald Trump, and the Justice Department. Christopher made a pact with John F. Kennedy Jr. about the disposition of that evidence. The federal government silenced Christopher by brutally incarcerating him.Ed Haslam, author of DR. MARY'S MONKEY: How the Unsolved Murder of a Doctor, a Secret Laboratory in New Orleans and Cancer-Causing Monkey Viruses are Linked to Lee Harvey Oswald, the JFK Assassination and Emerging Global Epidemics. Ed was raised in New Orleans and met Dr. Mary Sherman, whose 1964 death is “the skeleton in the national closet, the murder NOBODY wants to talk about.” 60 MINUTES producer Don Hewitt called Ed's revelations about the cancer in 200 million doses of the polio vaccine in the 1950s (and the eruption of soft-tissue cancers that followed) “the biggest story of our times.”Mal Hyman, author of BURYING THE LEAD: The Media and the JFK Assassination, “An updated review of the case and a novel analysis of the way elite power works with the media in times of crisis.” His book examines the rapid decline in confidence in government that followed the assassination. The mainstream media did nothing but repeat the official story and, by 1991, with academe and the government, had stopped investigating altogether. It took Oliver Stone's film, JFK, to fuel public outrage and cause Congress to pass the JFK Act to declassify the remaining documents that were still withheld.William Matson Law, author of IN THE EYE OF HISTORY: Disclosures in the JFK Assassination Medical Evidence; AT THE COLD SHOULDER OF HISTORY, written with James Jenkins, a young navy corpsman who was in the room during President Kennedy's autopsy; and BETRAYAL: A JFK Honor Guard Speaks, with the late Hugh Clark. William is the only private researcher to interview FBI Agents James Sibert and Francis O'Neill, who also were in the room during the autopsy. William's JFK research has appeared in over 30 other books, as well as his own.James Lateer, author of THE THREE BARONS: The Organizational Chart of the Kennedy Assassination, “The first useful, in-depth analysis of the 120 phone calls made by Lyndon Johnson in the week following the assassination (regarding demands made by the military and similar political power plays). THE THREE BARONS is also the first use of “statistical factor analysis” to identify the plotters, using a database of 30 books and 1,500&

In a two-part welcome to 2023 edition of Agency Nation Radio podcast guest host James Jenkins of host of Agency Freedom podcast and CEO RiskWell Insurance, Texas, hosts Michelle Rupp, owner NRG Insurance in Seattle, and Mark Ahart president of Ahart Frinzi and Smith with offices in New Jersey and Alexandria, Virginia. During part one, Resilience: Rising in a Recession, you'll hear the group talk about leadership in a hard market. How do you prepare and support your team and help them navigate landmines? And how does agency culture create value, especially when getting the right people in the right seats? In the second episode, Practical Methods for Growth the group discusses creating realistic outcomes and systems, processes, and workflows that help make the magic happen. Don't forget to tune into episode 403 for part 1! Agency Nation Radio is where insurance professionals turn on the mic and share unscripted stories about leadership, technology, marketing, success, and failure—stories that helped make them the professionals they are today. From main street USA to the pages of Independent Agent magazine—we've got the stories you want to hear. For more, catch Agency Nation Radio on your favorite streaming platform or visit iamagazine.com/podcasts. Host: James Jenkins, host of Agency Freedom Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/agency-freedom/id1565828394; https://www.riskwell.com/; https://www.linkedin.com/in/riskwell/ Guests: Michelle Rupp, owner NRG Insurance https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellerupp1/; https://www.nrg-insurance.com/ Mark Ahart, President, Ahart, Frinzi and Smith https://afsinsurance.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-ahart-au-7a44a4b/

In a two-part welcome to 2023 edition of Agency Nation Radio podcast guest host James Jenkins of host of Agency Freedom podcast and CEO RiskWell Insurance, Texas, hosts Michelle Rupp, owner NRG Insurance in Seattle, and Mark Ahart president of Ahart Frinzi and Smith with offices in New Jersey and Alexandria, Virginia. During part one, Resilience: Rising in a Recession, you'll hear the group talk about leadership in a hard market. How do you prepare and support your team and help them navigate landmines? And how does agency culture create value, especially when getting the right people in the right seats? In the second episode, Practical Methods for Growth the group discusses creating realistic outcomes and systems, processes, and workflows that help make the magic happen. Don't forget to tune into episode 404 for part 2! Agency Nation Radio is where insurance professionals turn on the mic and share unscripted stories about leadership, technology, marketing, success, and failure—stories that helped make them the professionals they are today. From main street USA to the pages of Independent Agent magazine—we've got the stories you want to hear. For more, catch Agency Nation Radio on your favorite streaming platform or visit iamagazine.com/podcasts. Host: James Jenkins, host of Agency Freedom Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/agency-freedom/id1565828394; https://www.riskwell.com/; https://www.linkedin.com/in/riskwell/ Guests: Michelle Rupp, owner NRG Insurance https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellerupp1/; https://www.nrg-insurance.com/ Mark Ahart, President, Ahart, Frinzi and Smith https://afsinsurance.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-ahart-au-7a44a4b/

This episode is a panel that consists of a few JFK researchers who have interviewed and documented various issues in the medical and investigative purposes of the assassination. Donald Jeffries has been researching the JFK assassination since the mid-1970s, when he was a student volunteer with Mark Lane's Citizens' Committee of Inquiry. William Law is the author of In the Eye of History: Bethesda Hospital Medical Evidence in the JFK Assassination. Law interviewed many of the autopsy participants and witnesses to events at Bethesda Naval Hospital, including Dennis David, Paul O'Connor, James Jenkins, Jerrol Custer, James Sibert, Francis O'Neill, and others. Russell Kent is the author of "JFK Medical Betrayal: Where The Evidence Lies" which examines the autopsy of JFK and how the president's autopsy did not conform to contemporary medical or legal standards.

In this solo episode, James shares ideas and concerns that you should be aware of before launching a podcast of your own. Visit our website to join our email list, get the scoop on our LIVE coaching calls and never miss an episode: https://www.agencyfreedom.com Connect with Agency Freedom Podcast on Facebook at the Agency Freedom Podcast group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/agencyfreedom Email us at podcast@agencyfreedom.com with ideas, questions, complaints or your favorite grilling recipe. Episode Highlights: James explains that there are two types of podcasts: those that are focused on the industry, and those that are focused on the local community. (2:26) James explains that starting a podcast is fun if you have the right personality. (5:45) James mentions that podcasting is a great way to meet interesting and successful individuals. (7:08) James explains that female hosts have a wide-open lane in the podcasting business. (10:46) James discusses the importance of developing a niche for one's podcast. (11:55) James believes that the pre-launch checklist and the first 50 episodes can really be a large bucket of things that you must accomplish if you want to have a great podcast. (16:24) James explains that before you do anything else, you must determine who your target audience is and be as specific as possible. (22:23) James discusses the importance of having a concept and a unique approach for the podcast. (25:13) James discusses that if your audio is bad, your content will fail to connect with your audience. (26:16) James discusses the significance of hiring help for podcast editing, production, and distribution across all major podcast platforms, and recommends Fiverr and Podsquad.fm. (28:17) James explains that whatever your timetable is for when you record and when you release your episodes, make it the same every week, bi-weekly, or monthly since you need to batch as many episodes as possible. (30:00) James explains why it is good to form a community of other podcasters. (37:14) James discusses the significance of determining your mission and end game. (40:55) Key Quotes: “Depending on your focus, the podcast can be very good for business especially for doing a local one, if you're doing one for your niche.” - James Jenkins “If you're going to do a podcast, you really need to figure out how in the world are you going to be different? How are you going to be unique? How are you going to add some kind of flavor, some kind of spice to the zeitgeist.” - James Jenkins “Being mindful of your audio and your video is a very good way to gain more traction faster. Your content has to be great but if your audio sounds terrible, your content is going to have a hard time connecting with your audience. ” - James Jenkins

In this solo episode, James shares ideas and concerns that you should be aware of before launching a podcast of your own. Visit our website to join our email list, get the scoop on our LIVE coaching calls and never miss an episode: https://www.agencyfreedom.com Connect with Agency Freedom Podcast on Facebook at the Agency Freedom Podcast group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/agencyfreedom Email us at podcast@agencyfreedom.com with ideas, questions, complaints or your favorite grilling recipe. Episode Highlights: James explains that there are two types of podcasts: those that are focused on the industry, and those that are focused on the local community. (2:26) James explains that starting a podcast is fun if you have the right personality. (5:45) James mentions that podcasting is a great way to meet interesting and successful individuals. (7:08) James explains that female hosts have a wide-open lane in the podcasting business. (10:46) James discusses the importance of developing a niche for one's podcast. (11:55) James believes that the pre-launch checklist and the first 50 episodes can really be a large bucket of things that you must accomplish if you want to have a great podcast. (16:24) James explains that before you do anything else, you must determine who your target audience is and be as specific as possible. (22:23) James discusses the importance of having a concept and a unique approach for the podcast. (25:13) James discusses that if your audio is bad, your content will fail to connect with your audience. (26:16) James discusses the significance of hiring help for podcast editing, production, and distribution across all major podcast platforms, and recommends Fiverr and Podsquad.fm. (28:17) James explains that whatever your timetable is for when you record and when you release your episodes, make it the same every week, bi-weekly, or monthly since you need to batch as many episodes as possible. (30:00) James explains why it is good to form a community of other podcasters. (37:14) James discusses the significance of determining your mission and end game. (40:55) Key Quotes: “Depending on your focus, the podcast can be very good for business especially for doing a local one, if you're doing one for your niche.” - James Jenkins “If you're going to do a podcast, you really need to figure out how in the world are you going to be different? How are you going to be unique? How are you going to add some kind of flavor, some kind of spice to the zeitgeist.” - James Jenkins “Being mindful of your audio and your video is a very good way to gain more traction faster. Your content has to be great but if your audio sounds terrible, your content is going to have a hard time connecting with your audience. ” - James Jenkins

In this solo episode, James shares some important lessons learned from losing two accounts that total more than $50,000 in annual revenue. Visit our website to join our email list, get the scoop on our LIVE coaching calls and never miss an episode: https://www.agencyfreedom.com Connect with Agency Freedom Podcast on Facebook at the Agency Freedom Podcast group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/agencyfreedom Email us at podcast@agencyfreedom.com with ideas, questions, complaints or your favorite grilling recipe. Episode Highlights: James shares the story of how he lost two large accounts for his agency. (2:20) James discusses the backstory of the hotel account they had at Riskwell as well as the issues they had with the account. (4:17) James mentions that one of the issues they faced after writing all of the regulations was that they didn't ask all of the proper questions during discovery. (11:18) James explains that you get what you allow; if you allow bad behavior from an insured, they will continue to act that way since they don't care about you. (15:34) James explains that the second account they lost was a roofing company that they had for three years. (20:46) James discusses how they lost the roofing account and the important lessons they learned from the experience. (23:17) James discusses the importance of staying in contact with your VIP clients and being informed of internal changes. (25:51) James mentions that there is a big difference between a loss and a failure, and as long as you are successfully learning from a loss, it doesn't become a failure. (28:03) James reveals that in 2023, the Agency Freedom podcast will have a podcaster series of episodes, with guests from throughout the industry who have their own podcasts. (28:47) Key Quotes: “My success at Riskwell, and our growth that is way above average, does not mean that we are immune in any way to making ridiculous blunders and lapses in judgment.” - James Jenkins “Having these conversations once a quarter, biannually, whatever it happens to be…if you're asking the questions about the staff, and the strategy, and the direction, the operations, then you're going to get more insight than if you're just staying in insurance land.” - James Jenkins “As long as you are successfully learning from a loss, it doesn't become a failure.” - James Jenkins

In this solo episode, James shares some important lessons learned from losing two accounts that total more than $50,000 in annual revenue. Visit our website to join our email list, get the scoop on our LIVE coaching calls and never miss an episode: https://www.agencyfreedom.com Connect with Agency Freedom Podcast on Facebook at the Agency Freedom Podcast group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/agencyfreedom Email us at podcast@agencyfreedom.com with ideas, questions, complaints or your favorite grilling recipe. Episode Highlights: James shares the story of how he lost two large accounts for his agency. (2:20) James discusses the backstory of the hotel account they had at Riskwell as well as the issues they had with the account. (4:17) James mentions that one of the issues they faced after writing all of the regulations was that they didn't ask all of the proper questions during discovery. (11:18) James explains that you get what you allow; if you allow bad behavior from an insured, they will continue to act that way since they don't care about you. (15:34) James explains that the second account they lost was a roofing company that they had for three years. (20:46) James discusses how they lost the roofing account and the important lessons they learned from the experience. (23:17) James discusses the importance of staying in contact with your VIP clients and being informed of internal changes. (25:51) James mentions that there is a big difference between a loss and a failure, and as long as you are successfully learning from a loss, it doesn't become a failure. (28:03) James reveals that in 2023, the Agency Freedom podcast will have a podcaster series of episodes, with guests from throughout the industry who have their own podcasts. (28:47) Key Quotes: “My success at Riskwell, and our growth that is way above average, does not mean that we are immune in any way to making ridiculous blunders and lapses in judgment.” - James Jenkins “Having these conversations once a quarter, biannually, whatever it happens to be…if you're asking the questions about the staff, and the strategy, and the direction, the operations, then you're going to get more insight than if you're just staying in insurance land.” - James Jenkins “As long as you are successfully learning from a loss, it doesn't become a failure.” - James Jenkins

James Jenkins, Founder & CEO at RiskWell & Host at the Agency Freedom Podcast, joined the Sales Process Series to talk through attracting and retaining the right clients. During his sales process, James discovers all the cool things his clients do to ensure their partnership is built on a solid foundation.One of James' core beliefs is that a solid risk management and insurance program is the foundation of every strong business and every financially successful family. Enjoy the episode!Episode Links:Ellerbrock-Norris: https://www.ellerbrock-norris.com/Ellerbrock-Norris Wealth Strategies: https://www.ellerbrock-norris-ws.com/RiskWell: https://www.riskwell.com/LAUNCH: https://getlaunch.io/ LinkedIn:Elliot BassettRyan BrottJames JenkinsThis episode is sponsored by LAUNCH.In the world of insurance, independent agencies fight to survive. Brokers are forced to compete by blocking markets and bid for the lowest price. Worse yet, the industry is fragmented.Agencies find it difficult to collaborate across division on the same client. Millions of dollars in potential revenue are left on the table. And agency owners lie awake at night wondering how to scale.THAT'S WHERE LAUNCH COMES IN.Access the full-revenue potential in your existing book of business. See opportunities other agencies can't. Offer more value. Gain a competitive advantage in a commoditized market.Visit https://getlaunch.io/ to learn more.

Kevin Attride answers your listener questions with the help of James Jenkins of Risk Well.   Get a VIP connection to Risk Well and the rest of our experts! ➡️ https://InvestingSecrets.tv/VIP   Subscribe and listen to Investing Secrets: ➡️ YouTube: https://InvestingSecrets.tv/YouTube ➡️ Apple: https://InvestingSecrets.tv/Apple ➡️ Spotify: https://InvestingSecrets.tv/Spotify ➡️ Google: https://InvestingSecrets.tv/Google   Join James, Kevin, and many other experts at Lighthouse Wealth for more in-depth education on tax and other investing strategies. ➡️InvestingSecrets.tv/Wealth4u   Question? Have a question about investing or any of the secrets from this episode? Post in the comments section of this video or email us. InvestingSecretsWithKevin@gmail.com   Episode Sponsors ➡️ Living Wealth ➡️ Norada Real Estate Investments ➡️Lighthouse Wealth   Investing Secrets with Kevin Attride was born out of a desire to empower investors and those interested in maximizing their finances. We're bringing you the tips, tricks, and secrets of successful investors and the wealthy no matter where you are on your journey.   #InvestingSecrets #KevinAttride #JamesJenkins #RiskWell #PersonalInsurance #InvestorInsurance #RiskTolerance #RiskInsuranceAdvisor #PersonalLiabilityUmbrella #Price #Product #PainPoints #Risk Mitigation #WealthAccumulation   DISCLAIMER The information contained in this episode are opinions not to be used as individual guidance. As always, consult your own financial team for your investment decisions. We recommend that as a consumer, you exercise your due diligence and research any and all strategies outlined before adopting them for your unique situation. Investing Secrets with Kevin Attride and other encompassed entities are not responsible for any damages that result from an effort to implement the information provided in this or any other video, article, social media post, and related publications. Your use and viewing of any materials and videos published by Investing Secrets with Kevin Attride and other encompassed entities confirms your acknowledgement and agreement that Wyoming law will apply to any and all disputes related to the aforementioned entities and that Wyoming will serve as the venue for any disputes, claims, and litigious activities related but not limited to the materials produced by Investing Secrets with Kevin Attride and other encompassed entities. Investing Secrets with Kevin Attride, other encompassed entities, and all other associated persons including but not limited to independent contractors, employees, and affiliates, research and review all content for this site to the best of their abilities but make no guarantees, representations, or warranties as to the complete accuracy and inclusion of all relevant information for each video, including but not limited to all video streams, suggested and provided links and resources. All parties specifically disclaim any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any and all purposes. Copyright, Liability Waiver and Disclaimers As per and unless otherwise permitted under the United States Copyright Act, no part of the content of this video or any video published under Investing Secrets with Kevin Attride and other encompassed entities, shall be stored, copied, recreated, republished, or transported. Prior express written permission is required for any use of this video not permitted under the United States Copyright Act. All Rights Reserved.

Kevin Attride answers your listener questions with the help of James Jenkins of Risk Well.   Get a VIP connection to Risk Well and the rest of our experts! ➡️ https://InvestingSecrets.tv/VIP   Subscribe and listen to Investing Secrets: ➡️ YouTube: https://InvestingSecrets.tv/YouTube ➡️ Apple: https://InvestingSecrets.tv/Apple ➡️ Spotify: https://InvestingSecrets.tv/Spotify ➡️ Google: https://InvestingSecrets.tv/Google   Join James, Kevin, and many other experts at Lighthouse Wealth for more in-depth education on tax and other investing strategies. ➡️InvestingSecrets.tv/Wealth4u   Question? Have a question about investing or any of the secrets from this episode? Post in the comments section of this video or email us. InvestingSecretsWithKevin@gmail.com   Episode Sponsors ➡️ Living Wealth ➡️ Norada Real Estate Investments ➡️Lighthouse Wealth   Investing Secrets with Kevin Attride was born out of a desire to empower investors and those interested in maximizing their finances. We're bringing you the tips, tricks, and secrets of successful investors and the wealthy no matter where you are on your journey.   #InvestingSecrets #KevinAttride #JamesJenkins #RiskWell #PersonalInsurance #InvestorInsurance #RiskTolerance #RiskInsuranceAdvisor #PersonalLiabilityUmbrella #Price #Product #PainPoints #Risk Mitigation #WealthAccumulation   DISCLAIMER The information contained in this episode are opinions not to be used as individual guidance. As always, consult your own financial team for your investment decisions. We recommend that as a consumer, you exercise your due diligence and research any and all strategies outlined before adopting them for your unique situation. Investing Secrets with Kevin Attride and other encompassed entities are not responsible for any damages that result from an effort to implement the information provided in this or any other video, article, social media post, and related publications. Your use and viewing of any materials and videos published by Investing Secrets with Kevin Attride and other encompassed entities confirms your acknowledgement and agreement that Wyoming law will apply to any and all disputes related to the aforementioned entities and that Wyoming will serve as the venue for any disputes, claims, and litigious activities related but not limited to the materials produced by Investing Secrets with Kevin Attride and other encompassed entities. Investing Secrets with Kevin Attride, other encompassed entities, and all other associated persons including but not limited to independent contractors, employees, and affiliates, research and review all content for this site to the best of their abilities but make no guarantees, representations, or warranties as to the complete accuracy and inclusion of all relevant information for each video, including but not limited to all video streams, suggested and provided links and resources. All parties specifically disclaim any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any and all purposes. Copyright, Liability Waiver and Disclaimers As per and unless otherwise permitted under the United States Copyright Act, no part of the content of this video or any video published under Investing Secrets with Kevin Attride and other encompassed entities, shall be stored, copied, recreated, republished, or transported. Prior express written permission is required for any use of this video not permitted under the United States Copyright Act. All Rights Reserved.

Kevin Attride answers your listener questions with the help of James Jenkins of Risk Well.   Get a VIP connection to Risk Well and the rest of our experts! ➡️ https://InvestingSecrets.tv/VIP   Subscribe and listen to Investing Secrets: ➡️ YouTube: https://InvestingSecrets.tv/YouTube ➡️ Apple: https://InvestingSecrets.tv/Apple ➡️ Spotify: https://InvestingSecrets.tv/Spotify ➡️ Google: https://InvestingSecrets.tv/Google   Join James, Kevin, and many other experts at Lighthouse Wealth for more in-depth education on tax and other investing strategies. ➡️InvestingSecrets.tv/Wealth4u   Question? Have a question about investing or any of the secrets from this episode? Post in the comments section of this video or email us. InvestingSecretsWithKevin@gmail.com   Episode Sponsors ➡️ Living Wealth ➡️ Norada Real Estate Investments ➡️Lighthouse Wealth   Investing Secrets with Kevin Attride was born out of a desire to empower investors and those interested in maximizing their finances. We're bringing you the tips, tricks, and secrets of successful investors and the wealthy no matter where you are on your journey.   #InvestingSecrets #KevinAttride #JamesJenkins #RiskWell #PersonalInsurance #InvestorInsurance #RiskTolerance #RiskInsuranceAdvisor #PersonalLiabilityUmbrella #Price #Product #PainPoints #Risk Mitigation #WealthAccumulation   DISCLAIMER The information contained in this episode are opinions not to be used as individual guidance. As always, consult your own financial team for your investment decisions. We recommend that as a consumer, you exercise your due diligence and research any and all strategies outlined before adopting them for your unique situation. Investing Secrets with Kevin Attride and other encompassed entities are not responsible for any damages that result from an effort to implement the information provided in this or any other video, article, social media post, and related publications. Your use and viewing of any materials and videos published by Investing Secrets with Kevin Attride and other encompassed entities confirms your acknowledgement and agreement that Wyoming law will apply to any and all disputes related to the aforementioned entities and that Wyoming will serve as the venue for any disputes, claims, and litigious activities related but not limited to the materials produced by Investing Secrets with Kevin Attride and other encompassed entities. Investing Secrets with Kevin Attride, other encompassed entities, and all other associated persons including but not limited to independent contractors, employees, and affiliates, research and review all content for this site to the best of their abilities but make no guarantees, representations, or warranties as to the complete accuracy and inclusion of all relevant information for each video, including but not limited to all video streams, suggested and provided links and resources. All parties specifically disclaim any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any and all purposes. Copyright, Liability Waiver and Disclaimers As per and unless otherwise permitted under the United States Copyright Act, no part of the content of this video or any video published under Investing Secrets with Kevin Attride and other encompassed entities, shall be stored, copied, recreated, republished, or transported. Prior express written permission is required for any use of this video not permitted under the United States Copyright Act. All Rights Reserved.

Kevin Attride answers your listener questions with the help of James Jenkins of Risk Well.   Get a VIP connection to Risk Well and the rest of our experts! ➡️ https://InvestingSecrets.tv/VIP   Subscribe and listen to Investing Secrets: ➡️ YouTube: https://InvestingSecrets.tv/YouTube ➡️ Apple: https://InvestingSecrets.tv/Apple ➡️ Spotify: https://InvestingSecrets.tv/Spotify ➡️ Google: https://InvestingSecrets.tv/Google   Join James, Kevin, and many other experts at Lighthouse Wealth for more in-depth education on tax and other investing strategies. ➡️InvestingSecrets.tv/Wealth4u   Question? Have a question about investing or any of the secrets from this episode? Post in the comments section of this video or email us. InvestingSecretsWithKevin@gmail.com   Episode Sponsors ➡️ Living Wealth ➡️ Norada Real Estate Investments ➡️Lighthouse Wealth   Investing Secrets with Kevin Attride was born out of a desire to empower investors and those interested in maximizing their finances. We're bringing you the tips, tricks, and secrets of successful investors and the wealthy no matter where you are on your journey.   #InvestingSecrets #KevinAttride #JamesJenkins #RiskWell #PersonalInsurance #InvestorInsurance #RiskTolerance #RiskInsuranceAdvisor #PersonalLiabilityUmbrella #Price #Product #PainPoints #Risk Mitigation #WealthAccumulation   DISCLAIMER The information contained in this episode are opinions not to be used as individual guidance. As always, consult your own financial team for your investment decisions. We recommend that as a consumer, you exercise your due diligence and research any and all strategies outlined before adopting them for your unique situation. Investing Secrets with Kevin Attride and other encompassed entities are not responsible for any damages that result from an effort to implement the information provided in this or any other video, article, social media post, and related publications. Your use and viewing of any materials and videos published by Investing Secrets with Kevin Attride and other encompassed entities confirms your acknowledgement and agreement that Wyoming law will apply to any and all disputes related to the aforementioned entities and that Wyoming will serve as the venue for any disputes, claims, and litigious activities related but not limited to the materials produced by Investing Secrets with Kevin Attride and other encompassed entities. Investing Secrets with Kevin Attride, other encompassed entities, and all other associated persons including but not limited to independent contractors, employees, and affiliates, research and review all content for this site to the best of their abilities but make no guarantees, representations, or warranties as to the complete accuracy and inclusion of all relevant information for each video, including but not limited to all video streams, suggested and provided links and resources. All parties specifically disclaim any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any and all purposes. Copyright, Liability Waiver and Disclaimers As per and unless otherwise permitted under the United States Copyright Act, no part of the content of this video or any video published under Investing Secrets with Kevin Attride and other encompassed entities, shall be stored, copied, recreated, republished, or transported. Prior express written permission is required for any use of this video not permitted under the United States Copyright Act. All Rights Reserved.

William Law is the author of In the Eye of History: Bethesda Hospital Medical Evidence in the JFK Assassination. Law interviewed many of the autopsy participants and witnesses to events at Bethesda Naval Hospital, including Dennis David, Paul O'Connor, James Jenkins, Jerrol Custer, James Sibert, Francis O'Neill, and others. His interest in the assassination of John F. Kennedy began in 1975 when he first saw the Zapruder Film on television. Another important factor was reading Best Evidence by David Lifton. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/out-of-the-blank-podcast/support

In this solo episode of Agency Freedom Podcast, James talks about the possible benefits of being a producer instead of an agency principal. For many people, the producer career track may yield greater happiness, satisfaction, and personal wealth than the agency principal track. Episode Highlights: James explains that for some, depending on one's goal, and how they are wired to be in the industry, being a producer is better than an agency principal. (0:53) James shares that some benefits of being a producer are that there is no overhead and you are not paying any payroll because all you have is revenue. (02:53) James explains that as a producer, you don't worry about vendors, tech stack, and administrative things. (03:33) James shares why being a producer simply means having no distractions. (04:13) James shares that, as a producer, you can increase your personal revenue with ease and your proximity to your client is a huge advantage. (05:15) James shares that another advantage of being a producer is that you can easily define success. (07:23) James explains that the challenge of being a principal is the struggle to balance growth and cash flow. (08:04) James explains that another challenge of being a principal is the feeling of not having enough time. (09:04) James shares that, as a principal, it is your responsibility to manage interpersonal challenges. (12:00) James explains what shiny stuff syndrome is, and how it is a challenge for a principal. (13:57) James explains that his point is that sometimes,  being a producer is better than being a principal. (18:45) Key Quotes:  "As the principal. It's your responsibility to come to the office and create the work that needs to be done by other people on your team." - James Jenkins "If you don't have that roster of the up-and-coming talent, if you don't know who the next person is, who's going to win on your team, you are already at a deficit and your growth is going to be stunted." - James Jenkins  "If everybody is a boss, then there's no one to do the actual work. There's no one to handle the client relationships. There's no one to close the deal." - James Jenkins

Join Ben Potter, James Jenkins and Cat Elliott as they run through some listener questions, what they're playing, some weird gaming news, and whether the PS5 could be affected long term by the growing number of exclusives moving to PC? What about the weird mods being made for cat game Stray, including one that changes the meow into Heavy Rain's “JASON!” shout? This is the TripleJump gaming podcast.Our thanks to Alderon Games for supplying the Path of Titans code! 0:00 Intro15:55 What We Playin'49:43 WEIRD NEWS1:16:21 Big Discussion LINKS:- https://www.polygon.com/23274419/stray-meow-jason-mod-heavy-rain- https://kotaku.com/kingdom-hearts-keyblade-barbed-wire-kidd-bandit-aew-wwe-1849328137- https://www.pcgamer.com/nier-automata-player-stumbles-onto-a-secret-thats-remained-hidden-for-5-years/- [NIER NEWS UPDATE] - https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nier-fans-gazumped-as-automatas-secret-area-turns-out-to-be-an-elaborate-mod/ #PS5 #TheLastOfUsRemastered #StrayGame -------------------------- Subscribe for more wonderful video game content from Ben Potter, Peter Austin, and Ashton Matthews! TripleJump provides video coverage of video games - including top ten lists featuring current gen platforms (PS4 & PS5, Xbox One & Xbox Series X/Xbox Series S, Nintendo Switch and PC), retro consoles (PlayStation, Nintendo, Xbox and Sega), as well as Worst Games Ever, video game challenges, launch games videos, first impressions, podcasts, livestreams and much, much more. Careers, contacts, and more information can be found on our website: http://tripleju.mp ⇨ Patreon: https://Patreon.com/TeamTripleJump⇨ Twitch: https://Twitch.tv/TeamTripleJump⇨ Merchandise: https://triplejumpshop.com/⇨ Cameo: http://www.tripleju.mp/cameo/⇨ Livestream VODs: http://tripleju.mp/vods⇨ Podcast: https://play.acast.com/s/triplejump⇨ Twitter: https://Twitter.com/TeamTripleJump⇨ Facebook: https://Facebook.com/TeamTripleJump⇨ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@teamtriplejump⇨ Discord: http://Bit.ly/TeamTripleJump Follow the team on social media:• Ben: http://www.twitter.com/Confused_Dude & Confused_Dude on PSN• James: https://twitter.com/Jenx_137• Cat: https://twitter.com/cat_elliott_• Peter: http://www.twitter.com/ThatPeterAustin & https://instagram.com/ThatPeterAustin• Ashton: http://www.twitter.com/ScrambledAshton & https://instagram.com/ScrambledAshton Follow our friends!• Billy Ray Walrus: https://twitter.com/BillyRayBotrus• Rules Boss: https://twitter.com/ThisIsRulesBoss• Barbara Pis: https://twitter.com/pis_barbara The TripleJump Podcast is hosted by Acast, but available on Spotify, iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and more!Acast: https://play.acast.com/s/triplejump See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers sits down with Shawn Fitzgerald, Craig Bender, Scott Hobson, Mike Crowley, Doug Benz, Roe Polczynski, Cayla Carrillo in New York at the Go Big event for the Big I of New York.  Episode Highlights: Shawn shares he has enjoyed meeting many people that he had only met digitally in person at the Go Big event. (4:23) Shawn explains that one thing he learned at this event is that one of the areas where he definitely needs to step it up is the blogging space. (8:05) Craig shares that he got into the insurance industry with the influence of his mom, who was also in the industry. (10:34) Craig mentions that his favorite part about being part of the insurance industry is building relationships. (13:07) Scott explains that lobbying the public is more like storytelling and advocacy. (17:19) Mike shares his experiences and takeaway from the Go Big event, which their team found to be very informative. (27:31) Doug explains that he enjoys learning about the cutting-edge stuff that is out there and about clean data at the event. (34:43) Cayla and David talk about what a great person James Jenkins is. (39:14) Cayla shares that as a sales organization, you have to know the numbers and metrics in order to grow. (45:01) Cayla mentions that it is essential to build relationships and trust with customers to be able to customize for them. (51:19) Tweetable Quotes: "I mean, you learned so much. So many different things, seeing what different companies offer, and really seeing how you can expand your own agency from just coming to an event like this." - Shawn Fitzgerald “Every independent agent, every Big I member, is and can be a very powerful lobbyist for the industry that we love so much, and for our customers." - Craig Bender "We became friends. They know us. The comfort level is through the roof. We never sell on the first call, because we don't know them. How can we customize for them?" - Cayla Carrillo Resources Mentioned: Mike Crowley LinkedIn Craig Bender LinkedIn Shawn Fitzgerald LinkedIn Scott Hobson LinkedIn Roe Polczynski LinkedIn Cayla Carrillo LinkedIn David Carothers Kyle Houck Florida Risk Partners The Extra 2 Minutes

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers sits down with Shawn Fitzgerald, Craig Bender, Scott Hobson, Mike Crowley, Doug Benz, Roe Polczynski, Cayla Carrillo in New York at the Go Big event for the Big I of New York.  Episode Highlights: Shawn shares he has enjoyed meeting many people that he had only met digitally in person at the Go Big event. (4:23) Shawn explains that one thing he learned at this event is that one of the areas where he definitely needs to step it up is the blogging space. (8:05) Craig shares that he got into the insurance industry with the influence of his mom, who was also in the industry. (10:34) Craig mentions that his favorite part about being part of the insurance industry is building relationships. (13:07) Scott explains that lobbying the public is more like storytelling and advocacy. (17:19) Mike shares his experiences and takeaway from the Go Big event, which their team found to be very informative. (27:31) Doug explains that he enjoys learning about the cutting edge stuff that is out there and about clean data at the event. (34:43) Cayla and David talk about what a great person James Jenkins is. (39:14) Cayla shares that as a sales organization, you have to know the numbers and metrics in order to grow. (45:01) Cayla mentions that it is essential to build relationships and trust with customers to be able to customize for them. (51:19) Tweetable Quotes: "I mean, you learned so much. So many different things, seeing what different companies offer, and really seeing how you can expand your own agency from just coming to an event like this." - Shawn Fitzgerald “Every independent agent, every Big I member, is and can be a very powerful lobbyist for the industry that we love so much, and for our customers." - Craig Bender "We became friends. They know us. The comfort level is through the roof. We never sell on the first call, because we don't know them. How can we customize for them?" - Cayla Carrillo Resources Mentioned: Mike Crowley LinkedIn Craig Bender LinkedIn Shawn Fitzgerald LinkedIn Scott Hobson LinkedIn Roe Polczynski LinkedIn Cayla Carrillo LinkedIn David Carothers Kyle Houck Florida Risk Partners The Extra 2 Minutes

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host James Jenkins interview Dan Abrahamsen, Co-Founder of Cover Whale. Dan talks about how dedicated Cover Whale is to assisting their trucking clients and carrier partners in risk management and how Cover Whale uses data and advanced technology to enhance the safety of our roadways. Episode Highlights: Dan shares that he started his career in the industry on the P&C carrier side, specifically with the trucking and transportation industry, before co-founding Cover Whale. (2:27) Dan discusses how Cover Whale utilizes an AI-powered dash camera to help coach and advocate for their insureds. (9:41) Dan believes that Tesla's insurance program is focused on the long term and shouldn't necessarily be written off but doesn't offer the same value as other InsurTech solutions. (23:03) Dan shares that their model is to provide one quote back per submission with eight different carrier partners, as of today. (28:40) Dan explains that the first part of their process is to give clients a nearly instant indication rate, to help get the conversation started. (34:17) Dan shares that they offer a competitive payment term from their financial partners. (41:26) Dan talks about being more traditionally focused on agencies with a transportation portfolio to help clients with comprehensive risk management solutions. (47:27) Dan explains that the 3 things they think trucking operators should have are liability, comp and collision, and cargo. (50:21) Dan explains how important it is to give agents information to enable them to answer the most complex questions. (55:25) Tweetable Quotes: "I think most truckers, they want to hear what you can do for them, and you have a very short window to make that clear. So, our first step in the process is we will give you a fast and loose rate based on your geographic area, number of vehicles, and we will give you that indication rate right away right on the portal " - Dan Abrahamsen "I think like with anything in life or in insurance, what starts as super complex and foreign can quickly kind of peel back to something more manageable, you can get your hands around it." - Dan Abrahamsen "You never want to be giving off-the-cuff guidance, if you're not entirely sure yourself. I do think that the educational component, we're committed to it, we're here to kind of push some of this forward." - Dan Abrahamsen Resources Mentioned: Dan Abrahamsen LinkedIn Cover Whale David Carothers James Jenkins Florida Risk Partners The Extra 2 Minutes

Today on The Agent's Growth Academy Show our headmaster, Jim Schubert, is so excited to bring on a nationally recognized industry leader, CEO and cofounder of RiskWell, and loving husband/father to the stage to talk about how you can use tech and smart workflows to maximize profit and minimize profanity. James Jenkins is open and ready to share the pivotal decisions from his personal experience that lead to true success (including his new podcast, Agency Freedom, but that's not all). Tune in today and let's get deep about the power of intention, clear visualization, and being fully engaged no matter where–or when–you are.3 Key TakeawaysWhy you need to be 100% clear about your vision before stepping into building an agencyThe power of setting clear expectations from the get-goWhy you should be more intentional with your activities and timeResourcesJames's Podcast: agencyfreedompodcast.comWebsite:riskwell.comSocial: thejamesjenkinsBuilding a StoryBrand by Donald MillerNever Split the Difference by Chris VossSales EQ by Jeb BlountTry a free Audible book courtesy of Jim! at audibletrial.com/growbig