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What if you could turn your creative curiosity into a side hustle that pays off debt, fits around your kids' schedules, and maybe even replaces your 9-to-5?In today's episode, I'm chatting with Emily Odido-Sutton, a former educator turned full-time Etsy seller, who built a wildly successful print-on-demand business—without any prior design or business experience. Yep, zero.We talk about:Why she started selling on Etsy with no design backgroundHow print-on-demand works (and why it's perfect for busy moms)The exact moment she realized she could quit her day jobWhat her workdays look like now (spoiler: it's not 40 hours!)Her $500K in revenue milestone and 30% profit marginWhether you're side hustle curious or dreaming of more flexibility and financial freedom, Emily's story will leave you inspired and thinking, “Wait, maybe I can do this too.”Learn more about Emily's course: Gifting GoldFollow her on Instagram: @ecommemilyYou Might Like: Get the FREE Goodbye Debt Tracker! Grab my FREE Budgeting Cheat Sheet. Get the Budget My Paycheck Spreadsheet. Follow Allison on Instagram! @inspiredbudget Check out Inspired Budget's blog. Take my FREE class on How to Budget to Build Wealth!

What does it really take to walk away from a high-paying W2 and build a life of freedom on your own terms? In this episode of The Rich Somers Report, Rich sits down with Brian Luebben—entrepreneur, investor, and host of The Action Academy—to break down how he left corporate America, built passive income through real estate, and now travels the world full-time while running his business remotely.Rich and Brian discuss:How to break free from the golden handcuffs of a high-income jobWhat it takes to build enough passive income to replace your salaryWhy most people stay stuck—and the mindset shift that creates real freedomHow Brian built and monetized a top-ranked podcast while living abroadTactical steps to engineer a life around autonomy, travel, and purposeBrian shares how leaving behind stability to bet on himself transformed every area of his life—and why more people are waking up to the idea that they don't have to wait until retirement to live the life they want. If you're ready to stop playing small and design a life of freedom, this episode will show you what's possible.Join our investor waitlist and stay in the know about our next investor opportunity with Somers Capital: www.somerscapital.com/invest. Want to join our Boutique Hotel Mastermind Community? Book a free strategy call with our team: www.hotelinvesting.com. If you're committed to scaling your personal brand and achieving 7-figure success, it's time to level up with the 7 Figure Creator Mastermind Community. Book your exclusive intro call today at www.the7figurecreator.com and gain access to the strategies that will accelerate your growth.

Many parents of kids with disabilities share the same fear of what will happen to their child in adulthood and when they are no longer here to care for and advocate for them. Today's guest is Kimberly McCarten, CEO of Jonathan's Landing Foundation, in Orlando, FL. This remarkable organization is bringing innovation into how we service people in the adult transition by providing a bridge to communication and independence for adults across the autism spectrum. A division of Jonathan's Landing is Techtonic's Workforce Academy. This social enterprise certifies neurodivergent individuals in WISE certification, paving the way for sustainable careers in the rapidly growing tech repair industry. Join us to hear more from Kimberly!Show Highlights:Kimberly's background story in becoming the CEO of Jonathan's LandingThe story of Jonathan's Landing, its founding, and what the organization doesThe importance of “outside-the-box” thinking to highlight the strengths of these kiddosHighlights of the Techtonic Workforce AcademyClosing the gap by helping autistic kids identify an interesting career, working at this job, and keeping the jobWhat's next for Jonathan's Landing?The vision for an all-inclusive housing community to foster independenceLinks/Resources:Connect with Kimberly McCarten, Jonathan's Landing, and Techtonic: Jonathan's Landing Website, Techtonic Website, LinkedIn, Facebook, and InstagramContact us on social media or through our website for more information on the IEP Learning Center: www.inclusiveeducationproject.org Thank you for listening!Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player every Tuesday.If you enjoyed this episode and believe in our message, please help us get the word out about this podcast. Rate and review this show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, or Google Play. It helps other listeners find this show.Be sure to connect with us and reach out with any questions/concerns:FacebookInstagram–We are doing videos on Instagram, so connect with us there and send us your questions!TwitterIEP websiteEmail us: admin@iepcalifornia.org

Friends, I'm still buzzing from this week's episode of Can't Be Contained! I had the INCREDIBLE honor of sitting down with Neale Donald Walsch, author of "Conversations with God" and someone whose work has deeply impacted my own spiritual journey. This conversation touched my heart in so many ways, and we explored everything from: ➤ How to recognize when God is speaking to us (Neale's perspective on this is fascinating!) ➤ The surprising spiritual potential of AI ➤ Understanding time as an illusion (Mind = BLOWN) ➤ Making JOY our JOB   What really moved me was Neale's core message about our lives not being about us, but about everyone whose life we touch. As someone who's spent years working with people through breathwork and personal development, this resonated so deeply with me. And you know we've got a BONUS for you, babes — Neale is offering all of you FREE access to his digital manuscript "The God Solution". This is such a gift, and I know you'll find it as valuable as I have. Find it HERE! Alright lovelies, if you're looking to deepen your spiritual connection, ready to challenge traditional religious perspectives or seeking a more authentic relationship with DIVINE WISDOM — this episode is for you! Pour yourself something warm, find a quiet space, and join us for what I believe is one of our most meaningful episodes yet.    With love, Samantha   P.S. Don't forget to check out the Pause Facilitator Training program! If you loved this episode, you'll LOVE what we've got going on over at Pause!   Links: Website: https://nealedonaldwalsch.com X: https://x.com/realndwalsch?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NealeDonaldWalsch/   Buy GODTALK: Amazon: https://amzn.to/3O0ud1c Barnes and Noble: https://bit.ly/3KjN9pz About Can't Be Contained Can't Be Contained' is the unscripted, unedited – fully uncontained journal entries & real-life experiences of those who follow their bliss & intuitive hits, the freedom seekers, the sacred rebels – the ones who are here to disrupt what preceded us & create what is ahead of us. Subscribe now to stay tuned for every episode!   For full show notes, resources, and links: https://www.samanthaskelly.com/episode-326-neale-donald-walsch-conversations-with-god   The Pause Breathwork App is the #1 app to clear stress using your breath. Download the app here: https://pause.live/Pause-Breathwork-App  Facilitator Training Program: https://www.pausebreathwork.com/facilitator-training-program/

In this episode, my husband, Joe, joins me to talk about parenting, marriage, and how our relationship has evolved over the years from dating in high school to being parents of two. Joe shares his perspective on having a partner who struggles with mental health, how he best supports me, and reflects on whether he feels guilt or FOMO as a father when he gets time to himself. We discuss our division of labor and how we delineate tasks, how we deal with the mental overload of parenting, and how we moved through our “roommate phase” during postpartum. We also talk about advice for parents with kids having a “preferential parent” phase, the principles we try to live by as a family, working through disagreements while actively parenting, and much more.Key Takeaway / Points:Our relationship journey, from dating in high school to our experience in collegeJoe's perspective on having a partner who struggles with their mental healthAdvice for those with partners struggling with ADHD and/or emotional overwhelmOn whether he feels guilt as a father when he gets time to himselfOn feeling FOMO with our kids and witnessing special momentsOn our division of labor and how we delineate tasksOn describing the mental load of parenting to someone who doesn't understandOn moving through the roommate phaseWhat Joe learned from my postpartum journeyOn his favorite parts about being a parent and the most challengingOn Joe's experience with the transition from one to two kidsAdvice for parents experiencing a preferential parent phaseOn the principles we try to live by as a familyOn working through resentment and arguments while actively parentingOn Joe's unique relationship with my momHow Joe feels about my jobWhat we're most proud of each other forThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Go to Thrivemarket.com/cameron for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 giftVisit join.arya.fyi/cameron for 15% off your subscription todayGet your free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase at drinklmnt.com/CAMERONVisit shopstakt.com/conversationswithcam and use code CAMERON at checkout for 20% off your purchaseVisit sakara.com and use code CAMERON at checkout for 20% your first purchaseFollow me:Instagram: @cameronoaksrogers and @conversationswithcamSubstack: Fill Your CupWebsite: cameronoaksrogers.comTikTok: @cameronoaksrogers and @conversations_with_camYoutube: Cameron RogersProduced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“That 90-year-old woman was once 9 years old. I think people forget that they were once that age.”In this episode, I talk to my goddaughter, Ariel Debeniotis, a 16-year old high schooler, to get her thoughts about what Gen Z is expecting from the world of work. As someone who is working in her first job, you'll learn about what Generation Z is thinking about the workplace and get a window into their daily struggles and thoughts.In this episode:The experience of a first jobWhat makes a good and bad managerThe importance of effectively teaching and training employeesGeneration Z: misunderstood or lazy?The pressures of being a young girl in today's worldSelf-worth and finding your voiceAnd more!Power Presence Academy | Leadership with Less Ego And More Soul is the go-to podcast for anyone who leads. Your host is Janet Ioli, leadership and human development expert, sought-after coach and advisor to global executives, and former executive with experience in four Fortune 100 companies. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose to lead with Less Ego and More Soul.Noteworthy Quotes from This Episode“I'm glad I can find someone who I get along with and who Is helpful and who I trust enough to talk about anything with.” “There are going to be people I don't like everywhere. So I can't really get away from that.”“Am I meeting their expectations? Am I doing everything that they want?”Resource Links:Ariel Debeniotis is a Junior in High School.  She is 16 years old and wise beyond her years.Catch up with the first video podcast Ariel and I did together 5 years ago, Inclusion: Simplified by an 11-year old.Connect with Janet Ioli:Website: janetioli.comLinkedin: Janet IoliInstagram: @janetioliJanet is the founder of Power Presence Academy. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose and lead with Less Ego, More Soul.If you want to become more grounded, confident, and aligned with your deeper values in just 21 days. Check out Janet Ioli's book Less Ego, More Soul: A Modern Reinvention Guide for Women.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Select “Listen in Apple Podcasts,” then choose the “Ratings & Reviews” tab to share what you think. Produced by Ideablossoms

Do you have a specific end goal for your private practice, but aren't really sure how to get there? This episode is perfect for you!I sat down with Heather Anderson, a speech-language pathologist with a private practice in Monroe, Michigan. Heather started out as a medical SLP, later became a pediatric SLP to start her own private practice, and now sees all ages through her practice, Your Voice Speech Therapy. I helped Heather get started through the Start Your Private Practice Program. As her business took off, she leveled up to the Grow Your Private Practice Program, which has helped her create a thriving practice doing what she loves.In this episode, Heather shares what it was like starting her practice on the side of a full-time job, why she pivoted to pediatric services, and how that flexibility eventually allowed her to get back to her zone of genius and experience huge growth. Heather graduated from The University of Toledo in 2016 with a Master of Arts. Her first exposure to speech pathology was as a junior in high school in 2008. While looking through possible majors at The University of Toledo, the title of speech-language pathology instantly caught her attention. Her mother recommended shadowing a speech-language pathologist at the hospital where she worked, and after taking her advice, decided after just one hour that it was the career for her.After graduation, Heather began working in a transitional care setting (a segway from acute care into a skilled nursing facility). While working in transitional care, she also worked in acute care at Toledo Hospital, where she learned valuable information for evaluating and treating strokes (in the neuro ICU), dysphagia, cognitive disorders, tracheostomies, motor vehicle accidents, and traumatic brain injuries. She also became certified to perform swallow studies (MBSImP certified).Heather then went into an outpatient pediatric setting while conducting swallow studies for acute care patients and outpatients. From there, she worked in skilled nursing settings in which she worked heavily with voicing disorders, dysphagia, dementia care, memory impairments, and more. Heather became a Certified Dementia Practitioner while working in skilled nursing and has expertise working in specialized Alzhiemer's/dementia care facilities. She has since continued working in acute care and skilled nursing settings but has always dreamed of owning a private practice.In Today's Episode, We Discuss:Heather's background and how she got into SLPWhat motivated Heather to start her own practice on the side of her jobWhat helped her take the leap to enter a school contractA look into the networking opportunities that came with pursuing her own practice The reality of pivoting your vision to serve the communityHow the Start and Grow programs helped Heather get back to her zone of geniusThe power of becoming the one that people refer toI hope you find Heather's story inspiring! If you've been thinking about starting a private practice on the side of your job to have the flexibility for your family that Heather strived for, be sure to tune in!If you would like to know more about our Programs and how we help support SLPs and OTs who want our help to start and grow their practices, please visit www.IndependentClinician.com/resourcesWhether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.Resources Mentioned: Connect with Heather on Facebook:

Register for the webinars:Legal Office Hours (Deal Structure & Its Tax Implications) - Thu Sept 26 - https://bit.ly/4grubvDHow to Hire an Operator to Replace Yourself - Fri Sept 27 - https://bit.ly/3zgUbJrCorey Robinson bought 4 locations in the legacy franchise Batteries Plus. He quickly bought 8 more, growing to $10m/yr.Topics in Corey interview:Leaving the security of his corporate jobWhat he likes about Batteries PlusBuying an expansion location for $100k cashChanging the culture at one locationRemotely managing Texan teams from IowaAn HVAC acquisition that went poorlyWhat he learned about making big changesOperating an independent business compared to a franchiseThe toll it took to spread himself over multiple industriesHis current role as an investor in small business acquisitionsReferences and how to contact Corey:Webinar cited in the intro: How (and Why) to Choose a Franchise as an Acquisition EntrepreneurLinkedInInstagramBatteries PlusBrian Beers Acquiring Minds interviewWork with an SBA broker who focuses exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses:Matthias Smith of Pioneer Capital AdvisoryGet a complementary pre-acquisition HR & PEO review for your target business:Contact mark@aspenhr.com or visit Aspen HRLearn more about Walker Deibel's done-with-you buy-side advisory:The Acquisition LabConnect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on Twitter

Zoho's Revolutionary Approach: Skills-Based Learning for Tech Industry Success Rajendran Dandapani, a tech leader at Zoho Corp, shares insights on reimagining education and career development. He emphasizes the importance of practical, hands-on learning over traditional academic metrics, as exemplified by Zoho Schools of Learning. This innovative program focuses on cultivating real-world skills, fostering a product mindset, and preparing students for the dynamic tech industry. Dandapani advocates for a shift from time-driven to event-driven learning, encouraging students to pursue their interests actively rather than passively receiving information. Leadership and Lifelong Learning in Tech: Insights from Zoho's Rajendran Dandapani The conversation also delves into the essence of lifelong learning and leadership in the tech industry. Dandapani stresses the significance of finding one's true calling, rather than merely chasing jobs. He discusses the importance of resilience, transparency, and the ability to adapt in leadership roles. Notably, he challenges the notion of unbiased leadership, suggesting that effective leaders must make deliberate choices in allocating their attention and resources. Throughout the interview, Dandapani's unconventional approach to education and career development shines through, offering fresh perspectives on preparing the next generation of tech innovators. About The Guest: Rajendran Dandapani is a technology leader and educational innovator serving as Business Solutions Evangelist at Zoho Corp and President of Zoho Schools of Learning. An IIT-Madras dropout, Rajendran was part of Zoho's founding team and later spent seven years as Chief Algorithms Officer at Xerago. Since rejoining Zoho in 2004, he has spearheaded mobile development for their 45 million+ customers, led Zoho Schools of Learning, and become a respected TEDx speaker and technology evangelist. A self-described "contra-academician," Rajendran is passionate about reimagining education. He homeschooled his son, who later graduated from Zoho Schools and now works alongside him at Zoho Corp. With over two decades of experience, Rajendran's unique blend of technical expertise, educational innovation, and unconventional thinking makes him a compelling voice in both the tech industry and educational reform. 00:02:26 - 00:07:13 Rajendran's Journey and Life Lessons 00:07:13 - 00:15:24 How Can Young People Change Their Minds About Success? 00:15:24 - 00:23:11 What Makes Zoho Schools Unique? 00:23:11 - 00:28:42 How Do You Integrate Different Tracks At Zoho Schools? 00:28:42 - 00:30:24 How Many Students Have "Ungraduated" From Zoho Schools? 00:30:24 - 00:35:43 What's Needed For India To Become A Product Nation? 00:35:43 - 00:42:01 Why Is A Compass Mindset Important In Tech? 00:42:01 - 00:49:27 How Can Professionals Disrupt Their Working Life? 00:49:27 - 00:55:22 Career Vs. Job: What's The Difference? 00:55:22 - 01:02:07 What Skills Make A True Leader? 01:02:07 - 01:05:47 How Can We Build Resilience In An Age Of Instant Gratification? 01:05:47 - 01:06:17 What is Success? 01:06:17 - 01:06:44 Advice to a University Student 01:06:44 - 01:07:21 Best Advice Rajendran Has Ever Received 01:07:21 - 01:08:39 Guests at a Dream Dinner 01:08:39 - 01:09:16 What Rajendran Believes That Others Don't Connect with: Raj Dandapani on LinkedIN Swami on LinkedIN Click here for Show Notes This episode was made possible by the great folks at Effortless. Effortless has been designed to be user-friendly, aiding you in your journey to streamline financial tasks. Experience the convenience of achieving e-Invoicing and E-way Bill Generation in just a couple of clicks, simplifying your business processes. Visit www.goeffortless.ai to learn more.

Is 64 too old to be starting a property portfolio?  Must your investment property be fully funded by the time one retires?  And why does investing with intention matter – even after you've acquired 5 properties?  In today's Q&A we're answering these fantastic questions that explore the many layers folks should consider BEFORE they choose to enter or exit the property game.  This episode highlights the importance of planning and intention, from calculating how much you really need (and gaining clarity around your next step) to why you shouldn't invest in property like stepping stones.  Plus, we have a Listener Tale (or horror story) highlighting why property management matters. Listen now!  FREE STUFF MENTIONEDMoorr Webinar: Best Tools for the Job – What to Use When? 7:30pm AEDT, 19 March  Within Moorr, our money management platform, there are currently over 25 features and tools, providing more than 100 different insights! In this webinar, we'll guide you on the best tools for the job and reveal how all your data comes together to give you meaningful insights through our “track your progress” approach to money management. Find out more or reserve your spot >> Corelogic's Women in Property Report just released! Read it now >>  Leave us a Q or share your story with the TPC community!  Leave us a Q for our next Q&A Day (and we'll give you a free Start & Build course!) or share your property journey and be in our next Winter Series.  Send us a voice message now >>  LISTEN TO THE FIRST 20 EPISODES HERE >> MOORR MONEY MANAGEMENT APP:

With soaring immigration and construction hitting historic lows, Australia's property market faces an accommodation crisis. In Bryce's words, “Disincentives have been happening for over a decade.”Kicking off our first Q&A session of 2024, we're diving into the widespread economic and political factors that have become “the perfect recipe” for today's housing crisis. We also dissect how to master the 60% of land-to-asset ratios and tackle this burning question:  Is Brisbane a wise choice for investment with the 2032 Olympics on the horizon? Can we anticipate a property surge post-game? Tune in now!P.S. Happy International Women's Day! To celebrate all the incredible women in our lives, how far we've come, and the work still to be done, we've got a special message from some of our great friends and past guests on The Property Couch.   FREE STUFF MENTIONEDMoorr Webinar: Best Tools for the Job - What to Use When? 7:30pm AEDT, 19 March Within Moorr, our money management platform, there are currently over 25 features and tools, providing more than 100 different insights! In our webinar, we'll guide you on the best tools for the job and reveal how all your data comes together to give you meaningful insights through our “track your progress” approach to money management. Find out more or reserve your spot >>  See the graph  from Q2: Land to Asset Ratio here. Previous Episodes mentioned:  480 | How to FAIL to Retire on $2K Per Week LISTEN TO THE FIRST 20 EPISODES HERE >> MOORR MONEY MANAGEMENT APP:

Episode 50. For a special 50th episode, host Greg Martin shares his story of his early career in investment banking, through entrepreneurship and to today. He then covers some of the major takeaways from his own career and from his experience interviewing guests on the podcast. Throughout the episode he shares the journey beginning his career at Genuity Capital Markets, through the acquisition by Canaccord Genuity and starting the boutique firm Origin Merchant Partners. He then discusses the founding of Farm'r, the farm to table restaurant and catering business, through to rejoining Origin Merchant Partners after the pandemic.The lessons learned cover tips and ideas for how to start your career (and know where to start), along with some general takeaways around having a fulfilling career and how to enjoy your job more.Key Career TakeawaysAdvice for starting a career. Where do you start?Is investment banking a good place to start a career?Career as a form of self expressionMoving forward at all timesThe value of moneyBeing passionate about the jobWhat to do if you feel stuck in a job or careerPersonal attitude at workIf you hate your boss, know that you probably can't change themAdvice on taking a big career leap into something new

There is an EMS worker shortage here and across the country. In fact, a federal study projected a need for 40,000 more full-time emergency medical personnel from 2016 to 2030. We checked in with Easton Volunteer EMS to hear about worker qualifications and got an update on the New Building Project. (0:00) We are in the midst of a 16-day challenge addressing domestic violence. Deb Greenwood from the Center for Family Justice shared statistics on the problem in our state and shared how you can be part of the solution. (15:46) Julie on the Job: What should workers do if management refuses to stop widespread harassment and misogynist behavior in the workplace? (31:13) “Why you gotta be so rude?” Rudeness is a problem in our society and we want to curb that problem. Counselor, Julius Dudics, shares the impact of practicing humility. (43:54). Image Credit: Getty Images

Last week on the podcast, I shared the importance of taking a proactive approach to employee retention by holding stay interviews with your employees. This week, I wanted to share some of the questions you can ask to get helpful insight from your employees that will influence the decisions you make as it applies to employee retention. This week's episode of the Entrepreneur to Employer podcast is about 21 stay interview questions you can use to proactively approach employee retention. In this episode, I will share the library of questions you can pull from for your stay interviews. I will also share what the answers to these questions can tell you about your business and the insight and actions you should consider taking based on the trends that come up.  Category #1: Questions about the employeeWhat do you look forward to most about coming to work?What do you dread most about coming to work?When was the last time you thought about leaving our company?What situation occurred that made you consider leaving?Would you recommend our company to job-seeking friends? Why or why not?What would tempt you to leave the company?Category #2: Questions about the jobWhat is the best part of your job?What part of your job would you eliminate if you could?Which of your talents are you not using in your current role?What would make your job even more satisfying?Do you feel that you're getting clear goals and objectives for your role?As your manager, what can I do more or less?What do you think of the learning and development opportunities available to you?Category #3: Questions about the company cultureDo you feel valued and recognized in the company?How would you like to be recognized for the work you do?What are we currently not doing as a company that you feel we should?Category #4: Questions about the work environmentWhat do you feel we should change about or add to our offices?Are you satisfied with our current work-from-home policy? What would you change?Category #5: Questions about the technology your company uses Do you have enough tools and resources to do your job properly? If not, what is missing?How satisfied are you with the tools you use to communicate with your colleagues when working remotely?What software or tools should we stop using right away?What software or tools should we stop using right away?Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode or found any of the information helpful, check our website to learn more, and be sure to follow, rate, and review the podcast!

Today we have on travel content creator Kacie Rose, who is living her dream life in Italy and has built a community strong of 1.5 million people as a full-time content creator. Kacie wasn't always a content creator; it was a career that she fell into after falling out of love with her professional dance career in New York City. Kacie decided to take a chance and took a life-changing solo trip to Italy, fell in love with a local, and eventually moved to Italy as a full-time resident. From TikTok, to Youtube, to her highly successful blog she  gives honest travel tips to Italy from planning, budgeting, itinerary, along with her personal travel tours. In this episode, we discuss:How it's okay to fall out of life with your career How to take chances with your passion and in life How creating content is a full-time jobWhat it takes to monetize your content How Kacie deals with misogyny in content creation with positivityHow To Connect With Kacie Rose BlogTikTokYoutubeInstagramWant more from SheSpeaks?* Sign up for our podcast newsletter HERE! * Connect with us on Instagram, FB & Twitter @shespeaksup Contact us at podcast@shespeaks.com

Celebrate Tactic Nutrition's 5 Year Anniversary with Meredith and Alex! Join them as they reminisce on how Tactic Nutrition has grown over the past few years. They'll talk about when the business really took off, how they were able to transition from being seen as CrossFit Athletes to Tactic Nutrition, how COVID allowed them the time to establish their brand, and more!— First World Cat Problems— Happy 5-Year Anniversary Tactic Nutrition— Early Years of Tactic Nutrition— Becoming a Brand in 2020 — Benefits of Home Gyms— Running vs. Going to the Gym— Treating Yourself and Others With Kindness— Taking Breaks from Work— Hardest Aspects of the Job— What's Next For Tactic Nutrition?— Highlights from Alex & Meredith's 1 Year AnniversaryResources Mentioned in This Episode:Listen to Afternoon Snack: Former CrossFit Competitors Look Back: The CrossFit Open, Being a Games Athlete, and CommunityListen to Afternoon Snack: Lessons from the Gorge: Seeing Brandi Carlisle on Tour────────────────────────────Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our ServicesLearn More About Us Here and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG!Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list!

Nicolas Brown is the President of McLaren Automotive for the Americas. On this show Matt sits with him to discuss:How McLaren can survive making only sports carsHow McLaren can survive forced electrificationNic's car history and how he got an awesome jobWhat his personal dream 3 car garage would beHow McLaren deals with their reputation for poor reliabilityRecorded August 20, 2023Tune in to the regular season finale at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday, August 26th at 7:00PM Eastern on NBC.Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TSTTweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman  

190 - This episode was created after being inspired by a rent to rent strategy session I had with someone that reminded me of myself.She really wants to get started in property, but something is holding her back, and so many people are in the same position. Most of the success stories we share with you on this podcast say that they wish they had started sooner - which is also the case for me too as I started in my forties!Starting in rent to rent is a less lower risk than starting a lot of businesses.⭐You don't need a lot of money to start⭐You can do it alongside your full time jobWhat is it that stops us and holds us back? Your success starts with you. Imagine the future you.Do what you need to do today, to move closer to that person you've imagined for yourself.And remember, enjoy every step of the way along your rent to rent journey. If you want to start your property success story but something is holding you back, this episode is for you.Click here to listen to the episode✅ https://rent2rentsuccess.com/190 ✅For more information on how to get startedClick here for your free Rent 2 Rent Success MasterclassClick here for a free copy of #1 book Rent 2 Rent SuccessClick here for a free copy of the Rent 2 Rent Success audiobookMore ways to work with Rent 2 Rent SuccessClick here to find out more about the Contracts Power Pack and rent to rent MentorshipStay in touch with Rent 2 Rent Success

Making this podcast brought me into a business ecosystem crisis. Very little of my output changed, but my inner understanding of my work needed to shift.So in today's episode, I'm sharing how my job description has changed since I launched this show. And I'm exploring how shifting your job description can transform your relationship to your work.Tune in to learn about—How to discover what you're devoted toWhat are the themes of your jobWhat is not your jobHow to write your job descriptionAligning your job with your values & interestsWhat's next for Common Shapes podcastLinksGet my mini-workshop Your Everchanging JobBook a Creative Advising SessionsGet the Creative Ideation PortalSign up for my weekly newsletter, Monday MondayFind all these links & more at codycookparrott.com/commonshapes

So you want to support yourself overseas, but you're also sick of the 9-5, micromanaging, and asking your boss for permission to take a few days of vacation (let alone live abroad!). You crave a life of true freedom where you can live anywhere, work the hours you want to work, AND have a good income. It's time to stop sleeping on Freelancing! In this episode, professional freelance copywriter Kelly Dunning is here to show you...How freelancing can actually be MORE stable than a full-time jobWhat you can do as a freelancer if you've only ever worked a 9-5How to find clients and manage your schedule and so much more!So if you're ready to think outside the box and open yourself up to creating a thriving freelancing career, this one is for you! Resources Mentioned: --> FREE 10-Minute Copy Boost--> Freelancing Coaching with Kelly --> Check out Kelly's website!Join the Move Abroad Crash Course here and start planning your move abroad! 

We're FINALLY interviewing our good friend Brandon, the network planner that we met at Dorkfest 2 years ago! He non revs almost EVERY weekend! We rant about workWould you rather game Cranky Network Award

Tyranny begins in the mind. The Party knows that and it is waging a mental war. They attack reality, identities, emotional feelings of safety; they want us angry, enraged and depressed. Surviving an evil government requires a plan. This is mine. I will stand on the Word of God.1 - Wow, the moment you see his conscience overwhelm him standing on the Word of God.[AUDIO] - "I'm sorry, I'm a man of God, I can't do this...I love those people, I pray for them. But men are not supposed to dress like women. I'm not going to along with that. It's time to stand up and be a man of God." Absolute rock star2- Support independent media, unplug cable and read source materialA bill written to protect young people seeking reproductive health services or gender-affirming care that was widely misrepresented online passed the Democrat-controlled Washington legislature Wednesday. [AUDIO] - Sitting members of Congress are threatening journalist @mtaibbi with prison, but we are fighting back. We are going to dismantle the Censorship Industrial Complex and bury its parts deep underground. We can't do it alone. - Michael Shellenburger 3 - Realize academia is often where people live in the luxury of lives-of-theory where simple facts your illiterate great, great grandmother knew are somehow novel and surprising Harvard Medical School: Researchers found that in-person interactions with friends, family, and health care providers during the pandemic were associated with fewer mental health concerns4- Understand there is no end to the lengths to which The Party will not go to degrade humanity because The Party is satanic. UN-linked report calls for decriminalization of all sexual activity, says children can consent to sexLGB”T“Q activist/teacher allegedly raped 16-year-old student. The rate of abuse in public schools is astronomical. 10% of students experience adult sexual misconduct. Nothing in church remotely close. So why do we rarely hear about this from abuse activists? - Boise, Idaho. 5 - Know the government wants to make you crazy, do not comply. [AUDIO] - KJP claims that it's illegal for gay teachers in Florida to have pictures of their spouses on their desks.[AUDIO] - “I dare you to try and stop me from going into a women's bathroom. It will be the last mistake you ever make. This is a call to action and a call to arms.” This guy is a tragedy just waiting to happen. Do your jobWhat does God say? Proverbs 3:5-6 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;6 in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.Stand on the Word of God"I'm sorry, I'm a man of God, I can't do this...I love those people, I pray for them. But men are not supposed to dress like women. I'm not going to along with that. It's time to stand up and be a man of God." Absolute rock starSupport independent media, unplug cable and read source materialA bill written to protect young people seeking reproductive health services or gender-affirming care that was widely misrepresented online passed the Democrat-controlled Washington legislature Wednesday. Sitting members of Congress are threatening journalist @mtaibbi with prison, but we are fighting back. We are going to dismantle the Censorship Industrial Complex and bury its parts deep underground. We can't do it alone. - Michael Shellenburger Realize academia is often where people live in the luxury of lives-of-theory where simple facts your illiterate great, great grandmother knew are somehow novel and surprising Harvard Medical School: Researchers found that in-person interactions with friends, family, and health care providers during the pandemic were associated with fewer mental health concernsUnderstand there is no end to the lengths to which The Party will degrade humanity because The Party is satanic. UN-linked report calls for decriminalization of all sexual activity, says children can consent to sexLGB”T“Q activist/teacher allegedly raped 16-year-old student. The rate of abuse in public schools is astronomical. 10% of students experience adult sexual misconduct. Nothing in church remotely close. So why do we rarely hear about this from abuse activists? - Boise, Idaho. Know the government wants to make you crazy, do not comply. KJP claims that it's illegal for gay teachers in Florida to have pictures of their spouses on their desks.“I dare you to try and stop me from going into a women's bathroom. It will be the last mistake you ever make. This is a call to action and a call to arms.” This guy is a tragedy just waiting to happen. Do your jobhttps://4patriots.comStock up on 4Patriots Survival Food Kits. Use code TODD to save 10% on your first order.BioOptimizershttps://magbreakthrough.com/toddUse promo code TODD for 10% off your order. Bonefroghttps://bonefrog.usEnter promo code TODD at checkout to receive 10% off your subscription. Bulwark Capital https://bulwarkcapitalmgmt.comAct now and get Bulwark Capital's “Common Cents Investing guide FREE. GreenHaven Interactivehttps://greenhaveninteractive.comGet seen on Google more with your worldclass website! Healthycellhttps://healthycell.com/toddJourney to better health and save 20% off your first order with promo code TODD. 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When you need a job done, should you figure out how to do it, or find someone else to do it? If you want to make money, it's the latter.In this episode, Justin Ledford explains how to make money through subcontracting. Rather than do something yourself, find the people with the expertise. Connect them with people who need work done.Tune in to the episode to find out how to use subcontractors to create a win-win situation for everyone involved.Here are some power takeaways from today's conversation:Find the best people for the jobWhat “sales” really meansLearn the Triad of LifeYou don't need to buy a company in an industryEpisode Highlights[04:24] Sharing the DreamJustin had a dream of retiring before 40 and living in Costa Rica. He was a sales guy but saw his wife working late at night. Together, they decided to start a company. He invested in mentors to learn the best way to start a roofing company. After that, he began teaching others to do what he was doing.[13:27] Transitioning from Houston to Costa RicaJustin's family lost a lot of money when he was young. He had to grow up quickly. That experience taught him the value of money. He started hustling and saved more money than the adults in his life.[24:39] Getting into an IndustryYou don't have to buy a company in an industry. Justin instead contacts subcontractors and connects them with people who need jobs done. His two moneymakers are insurance companies and the government.[36:36] Two Stories of SuccessRalph, a home builder, contacted Justin through YouTube. He makes six figures per contract through government jobs. Another story is that Justin took a government contract and found the best subcontractors to do the job.Notable quotes from the Episode:[03:09] "It's not necessarily the money that makes me thrive anymore. It's more about the impact and following my passion."[12:40] “I always follow the rule: ‘Always win on the buy.' My second rule is: ‘Always win on the buy.'”[16:31] "I've already geeked out on the industry. I studied how to be a good roofing salesman. I already own the business, so I knew about it. But I didn't master my craft."[33:56] “You've read the book, Who, Not How? We have people who are getting them done. They're making profits, we're making profits, and it's just a match made in heaven.”Resources Mentioned:Resources Mentioned:Connect with Wyatt Graves: LinkedIn | WebsiteThe Mentee Podcast: Website | Apple | SpotifyGoBundance MembershipVIP Private Mastermind EventConnect with Justin Ledford: IG | YouTube |

In this powerful episode, serial entrepreneur and lifestyle influencer Michael Chernow takes us through all the habits and mindset shifts that have allowed him to thrive as an entrepreneur. Michael went from hitting rock bottom as an addict in his early 20s to a fitness competitor, founder, and father at 42 — and he's just getting started. This episode will remind you what is possible for all of us when we prioritize what really matters, and ourselves.In this episode we talk about:Getting started as an entrepreneurThings to consider when interviewing for a jobWhat to do and not to do when working for a startupThe highs and lows of entrepreneurshipThe power of habits to fuel you personally and professionallyMichael's incredible morning routine that will inspire you to wake up earlier!Prioritization and working parenthoodOrder Kreatures of Habit Meal One and JournalOrder the Joov, Michael's Red Light Therapy device Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Answering your Q&As! I share a little bit of my story, background, beliefs, and answer your Q&As sent in:Advice on entrepreneurship and pivoting into your passion while having a full-time jobWhat are my biggest fears?What are my beliefs on faith and religion?Who are my Filipina role models?Goals this year?Why I started this and what is my vision?Help the show go on!Be a monthly supporter or make a one-time donation on PatreonLeave a written review on AppleFollow IG @filipinaontherise

Job: What can I say? God questions Job. God's power shown in creatures. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-russell6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-russell6/support

Why financial anxiety persists despite having a stable jobWhat is a river engineer?Non-performing notes: What they are and their advantagesPractical tips for first-time real estate investorsPros and cons of real estate syndicationsImportance of daily meditation The Life & Money Show Spotlight:Your Life & Money: What is one thing you're doing to live a meaningful and intentional life by design?Other's Life and Money: What is one life or money hack that you can share that will make an impact in others' lives right now? Life & Money in the World: What's the one thing you're doing right now to make the world a better place? RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONEDLoopNetRedfinZillowHomeschooling: Prepare Your Children for Their FutureAmerican WhitewaterWaking Up | App Store and Play Store ABOUT SUSAN ELLIOTTAfter a decade as an international whitewater kayak instructor, Susan discovered the hidden world of performing and non-performing notes and their incredible wealth-building potential. Susan thrives on communicating intimidating and detailed plans to anyone. She accredits this skill to years as an adventure guide and a river restoration engineer. From presenting an exact financial model to leading a team down a remote river canyon, she seeks to connect with individuals in a way that helps them realize their strengths.Today, she helps connect investors with amplified returns through note partnerships and investments, so they never have to become a landlord. Susan also co-manages a suite of short-term rental properties in the epic Columbia River Gorge. CONNECT WITH SUSANWebsite: Goodegg InvestmentsInstagram: @sheseeksflow CONNECT WITH USTo connect with Annie and Julie, as well as with other Investing For Good listeners, and to get the latest scoop on new and upcoming episodes, join Life and Money Show Podcast Community on Facebook.To learn more about real estate syndication investment opportunities, join the Goodegg Investor Club.Be sure to also grab your free copy of the Investing For Good book (just pay S&H)--Thanks for listening, and until next time, keep investing for good!

It's the final episode of 2022! This week we are joined by Steven Rotherberg, joining us all the way from Minnesota, who is the Founder and Chief Visionary Officer at College Recruiter. College Recruiter helps students secure a great career! Their clients consist of companies, government agencies, and other employers who hire at scale as they hire dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of students and recent graduates for part-time, seasonal, internship, and entry-level jobs.He is also a podcast co-host of Inside Job Boards and Recruitment Marketplaces Podcast and he is the host of High Volume Hiring Podcast In this episode, Steven talks very passionately about his expertise area in helping companies hire interns, graduates, and students into professional sectors. The key points covered are: What impact has the covid pandemic had on young adults seeking their first jobWhat are employers doing to attract hire and retain the best young talenthow does the global landscape look for job opportunities?what can we as recruiters do to ensure we are hiring a diverse future talent poolLinks to Steven's podcasts:https://www.jobboarddoctor.com/podcast/https://evergreenpodcasts.com/high-volume-hiringConnect with Steven here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenrothberg/------------Huge thanks as always to our sponsors Hoxo & Vincere for supporting our podcast:Hoxo Media is the leading marketing agency for recruitment businesses. For further details on their 8-week academy, contact Lysha (07855 778617) or go to the following link: https://personalbrand.hoxomedia.com/lysha-holmesVincere.io is THE Recruitment Operating System. A single tech platform to unify your CRM and ATS, website, candidate and client portals, shift scheduler, timesheets, analytics, and video interviewing.For further details on Vincere, click on the link here https://bit.ly/3lstXtpWatch this episode here - https://youtu.be/TarhyAYu4sw

We continue our weeklong coverage supporting to local veterans. We spoke with Stephanie Lynam, chief clinical officer at Homes for the Brave. She shared how her one-on-one approach to veterans is effective in diving deeper into mental health needs. ((00:00)) Men aren't the best at booking their doctor appointments. That's why this new facility, Tallwood Men's Health in Fairfield, is a game changer. We learned what it's doing as a one-stop shop for guys. ((09:35)) Following the Milford Police standoff, we got perspective from a former police chief on these situations. Gary MacNamara shared after 30 years on the force, his experience as a negotiator and handling standoffs. ((20:29)) Julie on the Job: What are you wearing? A NYT article highlighted that as generations move on, so do the standards for office attire. Julie Bauke teaches us to read the room and dress for the day ahead. ((28:49)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Job - What not to say to someone who's suffering - Hannah Richards - 3 July 2022 - City Community Church, Heavitree, Exeter

Guest speaker Mike Guaglione explores the wisdom book of Job — What we've gathered is that our lives are much stranger than we imagine but also that God is so much better than we've ever imagined.

Where the backbeats meet the spirits. We continue our North Carolina distillery tour with a stop in the Outer Banks or commonly referred to as OBX. In this episode, we have the Sales Manager for Outer Banks Distilling, Tony Ursone. We talked about how the distillery got started, their product Kill Devil Rum, and the history of the area.  In Four Sips or Less:Neat or on ice Who his favorite punk bandWhat's something from his previous job that he applies to his current jobWhat he sees for the future of the rum industryCheck out their links:https://outerbanksdistilling.com/https://www.instagram.com/outerbanksdistilling/https://www.facebook.com/outerbanksdistilling/Visit Club Tiki at   https://www.clubtikico.com/ to order rum-based cocktails in a can. Use promo code "DRUMSANDRUMS" to receive a discount and free shipping when you order4 four-packs or some merchandise.This podcast is brought to you by Embroidery and Sew More, Drums and Rums apparel makers.----------------------------------------------------------------------The opening track is  Once Upon a Bottle of Rum by Brad BrockDon't forget  to check out Brad Brock's Jams ' N' Cocktails Podcast live every Wednesday at 8:pm EST----------------------------------------------------------------------Don't forget to check out our site and linksDrums and Rums websiteFOLLOW us on Facebook, YouTube,  InstagramSupport the show

Alright, we got a little cocky... In this humbling episode, we realize we might not be the next Joe Rogan Podcast. BUT.... there are some gems in here.  Stay with us as we fight through the painful transitions to get to the good stuff. In this episode we touch on: Our dream arenas to be able to play sports inThe problem with job hunting while you have a jobWhat are the best and worst superpowers Join us as two casuals sit down for a chat. Elbow update: Surgery is coming.... Keep ol Jacob in your prayers.

Corey Woodruff is a successful real estate investor and CEO of CMH Capital, which specializes in mobile home communities and mobile home parks. Corey's story illustrates the importance of being resourceful, having a good strategy, and being able to efficiently execute on deals. He credits his success to his ability to be systematic in his approach, learn from his mistakes, and stay focused on what was important. He shares lessons he learned from his experience buying and selling properties, including the importance of doing due diligence before making an investment and knowing the competition. He advises the importance of spending time with family and loved ones, and how that has influenced his perspective on success.[00:01 - 07:10] Opening SegmentLet's get to know Corey Woodruff!How Corey invested in Mobile Home CommunitiesCorey's biggest success came from learning on the jobHe never asked for money from investors with 10 million or moreHe illustrates the importance of tenacity, consistency, and learning from mistakes when starting a businessHe went from living in a trailer park to owning 2-million-dollar park in just a few years[07:11 - 19:15] Start Owning Your Own Park and Make Huge ReturnsCorey says in the past eight months, the company grew from 300 employees to 3000The growth was due to buying good deals and scaling the company by having 15 employees working in the office and finishing parksHe is looking into the RV space and training employees to be separate in their lanesCorey's goal is a hundred percent collections, 100% tenant morale, and 100% occupancy for all three of CMH Capital's goalsThere is a big stigma surrounding mobile home parksCorey shares that he also been successful in acquiring mobile home parks off-market or through creative financing[19:16 - 30:56] THE FINAL FOURWhat's the worst job that you ever had?In college, he had a lawn mowing jobWhat's a book you've read that has given you a paradigm shift?What Got You Here By Marshall GoldsmithWhat is a skill or talent that you would like to learn?Corey wants to develop his skills on being a Software EngineerWhat does success mean to you?Corey shares that success means to him as, “The comfort of knowing that my kid's not going to be fearful of where the meals are going to come from.”Connect with CoreyWebsite: http://cmhcapitalinc.com/Facebook: Corey Woodruff LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW by clicking this link.WHERE CAN I LEARN MORE?Be sure to follow me on the below platforms:Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, or Being Boss: Mindset, Habits, Tactics, and Lifestyle for EntrepreneursDiscover what it takes to start and grow your own business.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

When you have one foot out the door of your current job because you don't like it, you are interviewing, or you just know it isn't your future, it can be difficult to stay engaged.In this episode, I'm breaking down 10 ways you can enjoy your job, even when you don't like it.What you'll learn:10 ways to enjoy your job when you don't like itHow to maintain engagement when looking for another jobWhat to do if you don't enjoy your jobMentioned in this episode:Register for the new training: Decide Your Next Career MoveLearn more about Career Path Navigator (opening July 17th)Email Melissa what you love about the podcast: melissa@melissamlawrence.comConnect with MelissaLinkedInInstagram

Mark @TheBaseballBiz visits the Louisville Bats at Slugger FieldWhite Sox  affiliate Charlotte Knights v Reds affiliate Louisville BatsGavin Sheets & Jonathan India faced off in the MiLBBaseball Family Fun, Fireworks & Fight ChantsSupport your local Minor League teamsNew York Yankees v Tampa Bay RaysYankees continue to RiseAaron Judge hits 25th Home Run of the yearGerrit Cole v Corey KluberThe Rays errors from Manuel Margot, Randy Arozarena16 minutes lost by Umpires trying to increase the pace of playSporting News article details what happened with the Umpire discussionBrandon @SportsBlitzPod gives the MLB RundownNL East Atlanta Braves is looking goodSt. Louis Cardinals leading NL CentralDodgers & Padres tied for the lead in NL WestYankees 6th team to win 46 of their first 62 gamesMatt Carpenter is setting new personal recordsTarik Skubal will he make All Star GameJoe Maddon's Mohawk did not save his Angels or his jobWhat's happening in other Sports NHL Stanley Cup - Tampa Bay Lightning,  BaseballBiz is also on iheartradio, Stitcher, Apple, Spotify & Google podcastsYou can reach Mark @TheBaseballBiz & Brandon @SportsBlitzPod on Twitter Special thanks to XTaKeRuX for the music "Rocking Forward"

Jordan Syatt shares this piece of gold in today's episode from working with Gary Vee: “Someone else's B is better than your F” Team! Today's episode is epic. I had the pleasure of having Jordan Syatt on the show who is a strength and nutrition coach, training people like Gary Vee and an amazing entrepreneur being the owner of his own brand Syatt Fitness. Jordan launched his website, in 2011 while in college and provided value free of charge for two years through weekly articles as he strictly wanted to help legends improve their lives. Naturally, he began building an audience and acquired a couple of epic clients. Through his passion for helping people improve their lives and his determination to make daily content without seeing a profit, he built a business. A huge topic we discuss today is how to build a business through consistency, adding value, and authenticity, and how to do it by using social media. A primary point of discussion today is how important it is to higher people to help you grow your brand and how to choose the right person to hire. We also discuss if affiliate marketing is a good route to take to grow your business and how to use email marketing and social media to maximize growth and sales. Jordan is an expert at SEO marketing for websites and YouTube and has loads of essential takeaways to provide. In today's episode we specifically discuss:How can social media be used to build brandsHow do you introduce your brand on social mediaHow do you find good people to hire How do I hire the right person for the jobWhat is SEO marketingWhat is SEO is simple termsWhat is email marketing and exampleThese questions are answered by Jordan who has been working with Gary Vee for years and who has built his own social following to well over 1 Million across his platforms. I learned so much in today's episode and hope you all can walk away from it with a greater breadth of knowledge and practical understanding. Connect with Jordan at the following links:Jordan's WebsiteJordan's InstagramJordan's YouTube

At the age of 23, Sunitha Rao retired from nearly a decade of playing tennis professionally and competing on the world's largest stages - including the 2008 Beijing Olympics - with a sixth-grade education, quite literally no money, and very little knowledge of how the world worked outside of her sport. Fast forward a little more than a decade, she now has a successful finance career and a budding real estate business with nine doors in her portfolio after earning a bachelor's degree in business and finance and an MBA from Villanova University. [00:01 - 07:22] Opening SegmentLet's get to know Sunitha RaoFrom playing tennis in the Olympics to real estate[07:23 - 16:04] A Tennis Olympian's Real Estate StorySuni shares her real estate investments for the last 4 yearsTake action and worry about the future lessSuni's Communities[16:05 - 24:19] Helping Others through Finance$700 for a duplex through FHA FinancingThe Value of Providing ValueCheck out Afford Anything NowWhat's next for Suni's career?[24:20 - 32:54] THE FINAL FOURWhat's the worst job that you ever had?Her last corporate jobWhat's a book you've read that has given you a paradigm shift?Tribe of MentorsWhat is a skill or talent that you would like to learn?Be able to rememberWhat does success mean to you?“Being able to do what I want.”Connect with Sunitha through Instagram. Visit GRIFFIX Property Group and achieve a life of financial freedom while also having a positive impact on others' lives through investing in real estate.LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW by clicking this link. WHERE CAN I LEARN MORE?Be sure to follow me on the below platforms:Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, or Stitcher.LinkedInYoutubeExclusive Facebook Groupwww.yonahweiss.comNone of this could be possible without the awesome team at Buzzsprout. They make it easy to get your show listed on every major podcast platform.Tweetable Quotes:“In real estate, you have a much better chance of influencing your future and your financial future.” - Sunitha Rao“Knowing what the tools are to help people invest and optimize their financial future is so critical.” - Sunitha Rao“Real estate is a community of people who want to optimize.” - Sunitha RaoSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/weissadvice)

Many people interested in owning a laundromat business are trying to escape their 9-5 job and take back some freedom in their life. However, that doesn't always happen right away. And some people actually enjoy their full-time jobs and just want to start a business on the side, make some extra income, or benefit from the tax advantages of owning laundromats.Whichever camp you're in, I've been asked many times, "Can I own laundromats while working full-time?" Lauren Berkoski joins us on the show to tell you it's possible, tell you how she did it, and to fill you in on the challenges and opportunities. She doesn't pull any punches in this revealing interview.Lauren and Jordan discuss:Lauren's work backgroundHow she got into the laundromat businessWhat it was like being a laundromat kidThe tragedy that led to tough decisionsWhy Lauren and her husband decided to buy a laundromatHow to know when to hire in a growing businessWhat it's like owning laundromats with a full-time jobWhat she loves about owning laundromatsHow automation and technology help her manager her laundromatsHow she started a laundry pick-up and delivery serviceMarketing a pick-up and delivery businessHow to stay organizedConverting a laundromat from coin-operated to card-operatedThe power of networkingAnd a whole lot more!Show Noteshttps://laundromatresource.com/show90Show SponsorsAtmosphereTV- 50+ channels of positive, fun TV programming, allowing you to cut your cable bill and create a great atmosphere in your laundromat! Get the registration fee waived by using this link!https://atmosphere.tv/partner/laundromat-resourceLaundromat Resource Marketing- We know marketing and we know laundromats! Let us help you build your website and market your laundromat today!https://laundromatresource.com/getonlineLinksLauren's email address: lauren.berkoski@gmail.comLauren's LinkedIn pageJoin the Laundromat Resource community and set up your profileGet ConnectedJoin Laundromat ResourceLaundromat Marketplace- Sell Your Laundromat [free listings]Diligence Capital InvestmentsLaundromat Investor ResourcesLaundromat Resource EventsLaundromat Resource ForumsLaundromat Resource BlogBe a guest on the podcastLaundromat Resource Coaching* Some links may be affiliate links in which the channel owner may receive compensation when you make a purchase using those links. Thank you for supporting the channel

Capturing those special, uncurated moments in our children's lives and holding onto their stories is on every mom's priority list. However, with everything we have going on as parents and business owners, traditional scrapbooking can be daunting and overwhelming.  Don't you just wish there was a really easy way to get all the photos out of our phones and into a book? Well…there is. Chatbooks is an app that's simplifying how moms capture memories, and the story behind its creation is as awesome as the product itself.  Chatbooks really understands how moms think and feel, how did they get so dialed in with their target market?  In today's episode, I'm joined by the co-founder of Chatbooks, Vanessa Quigley. We talk about how this business came to life, and why their marketing is so effective at reaching moms.  Overall our marketing has been successful because we're honed in on who our customer is. We are selling to ourselves. -Vanessa Quigley 3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode How Chatbooks' simplifies a very important jobWhat makes Chatbooks' process of capturing memories and moments so much easier than traditional scrapbooking? The story behind the ad that made me fall in love with ChatbooksHow does the Chatbooks team craft marketing content that perfectly captures the reality of what it means to be a mom? How to create a company culture that supports moms and familiesWhy is Vanessa so passionate about running a company that strengthens families? Guest Bio ​​Vanessa Quigley is the co-founder of Chatbooks, a subscription photo book company that makes it ridiculously easy to share, print, and enjoy your family memories. As the Chatbooker-in-Chief, Vanessa is deeply involved in all aspects of the business with keen attention to all creative and product design choices. Chatbooks was founded in 2014 as Vanessa's brain ­child after realizing her youngest son didn't have his own childhood scrapbook. Chatbooks makes it easier than ever to get the photos off your phone and into your hands. The mission at Chatbooks is to strengthen families. The company started as a small family affair and has since grown to include team members across the country.   Throughout Chatbooks' growth, Vanessa has been firm in her commitment to promoting equality for parents in the workplace. She is proud to say that women hold the majority of leadership positions at Chatbooks. Vanessa was named Ernst and Young's Entrepreneur of the Year in 2017, authored Real Moms, Real Hacks, and hosts The MomForce Podcast. She has a degree in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy from Brigham Young University, sings (opera!) whenever she can, enjoys the theater, being in the mountains with her family, and finding the humor in life – especially while raising a growing family! Follow @chatbooks and @vanessaquigley on Instagram, join the Mom Force Facebook group and listen to the Mom Force Podcast.   Get $10 off your first Chatbooks purchase when you use the link www.boss-mom.com/chatbooks.  The Mom Force Podcast

Daniel is a CPA for real estate investors. He is originally from Texas and now lives in Wisconsin. His CPA firm (My Online Accountant) works exclusively with real estate investors (long-term rentals, short-term rentals, house-hackers, flippers, and realtors). As a virtual CPA firm, they work with clients in all 50 states.  He is also actively involved in community affairs and serves on the board of several local nonprofit organizations. He and his wife spend their free time raking leaves, shoveling snow, or doing just about anything to keep their kids active.[00:01 - 06:50] Opening SegmentLet's get to know Daniel Hyman, CPACareer crossroad: From accounting to real estateBecome a recognized expert through BiggerPockets[06:51 - 16:50] Your Online Real Estate AccountantTwo Things to Keep an Eye on as an InvestorBookkeeping and Bank AccountsOrganized bookkeeping secretsDo your properties need separate bank accounts?How to Have the Real Estate Tax Advantage Growing an online virtual accounting firmHow Daniel has grown My Online AccountantNever met, purely virtual colleagues[16:51 - 26:11] THE FINAL FOURWhat's the worst job that you ever had?His very first accounting jobWhat's a book you've read that has given you a paradigm shift?The Top Five Regrets of the DyingWhat is a skill or talent that you would like to learn?Waking up earlyCheck out Miracle MorningWhat does success mean to you?“Balanced,”Connect with Daniel through BiggerPockets and LinkedIn.LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW by clicking this link. WHERE CAN I LEARN MORE?Be sure to follow me on the below platforms:Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, or Stitcher.LinkedInYoutubeExclusive Facebook Groupwww.yonahweiss.comNone of this could be possible without the awesome team at Buzzsprout. They make it easy to get your show listed on every major podcast platform.Tweetable Quotes:“Your bookkeeping is really the language of your business.  You want to make sure that your bookkeeping is intact.” - Daniel Hyman, CPA“The more an investor spends a little bit of time upfront kind of understanding the basics, the better. It'll serve them as they grow their portfolio.” - Daniel Hyman, CPASupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/weissadvice)

Nick Aiola is a real estate investor and the owner and CEO of Aiola CPA, PLLC, a 100% virtual CPA firm specializing in tax planning and preparation for real estate investors and businesses within the real estate industry. Aiola CPA's expertise is matched by their ability to communicate information and advice effectively. They strive to provide clarity to their clients by translating complicated tax lingo into layman's terms. They pride themselves on their availability and responsiveness; their systems, processes, and use of technology allow them to interact with their clients with ease, even if they're miles away. They're the members of your team that will save you tax dollars and explain to you exactly how they did it.[00:01 - 04:48] Real Estate CPALet's get to know Nick AiolaA CPA that understands real estate![04:49 - 22:01] Growing with TaxesTax Firms versus Real EstateWhy it's about what you keepHow real estate is a big contributor to the economyThe Most Viral Post on BiggerPocketsAlways in growth modeSet up your systems and processesKilling off Roth availabilities[22:02 - 29:43] THE FINAL FOURWhat's the worst job that you ever had?A summer jobWhat's a book you've read that has given you a paradigm shift?The E-MythWhat is a skill or talent that you would like to learn?Drawing and social mediaWhat does success mean to you? “Be able to do what I want, when I want, how I want with who I want.”Putting actions behind your wordsConnect with Nick. Links available belowTweetable Quotes:“There's really no better strategy for long term wealth building and generational wealth building than real estate.” - Nick Aiola“Real estate is a tax-advantaged investment, no matter how you slice it.” - Nick AiolaConnect with Nick through BiggerPockets, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Visit their website www.aiolacpa.com.LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW by clicking this link. WHERE CAN I LEARN MORE?Be sure to follow me on the below platforms:Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, or Stitcher.LinkedInYoutubeExclusive Facebook Groupwww.yonahweiss.comNone of this could be possible without the awesome team at Buzzsprout. They make it easy to get your show listed on every major podcast platform.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/weissadvice)

I first 'met' Vivienne a few years ago on Instagram as she shared a love for travel. Since then, I've gotten to know her personally and follow her on her journey. What a GEM!Vivienne Okafor is a creative content director, brand coach, and storyteller with a mission to build people. She focuses on helping you discover the essence of who you are through your gifts, story and purpose, and guides you to package it for who you're called to serve. She's an avid traveler and believes that it is at the intersection of stories and education that the magic happens.When I think of Vivienne, I see courage in action, I see vulnerability, and I see a woman focused on becoming the best version of herself. Vivienne shares her courageous journey from trying to get into medical school to entrepreneurship. This episode is for anyone in transition, charting a different course, or making an unpopular decision. We talk about:What she wanted to be when she was growing upHow we sometimes carry dreams that aren't ours as Immigrants and BIPOCsHow it felt when she realized her childhood dream of going to medical school was not going to happenHow she told her parents that she was not going to medical schoolHow courage comes in the DOING, and not feeling courageous at the time she made the decision to move forward despite the uncertainty aheadHow to know when you're ready for your next move Making the next pivot from  health care consulting to creative entrepreneurshipGoing all-in on a decision vs doing a half-ass jobWhat a conversation we had and this is only part 1. I truly believe this episode will help someone out there break free from expectations and dreams that weren't even theirs, to begin with. Please listen and share this episode. Stay tuned for part 2 of the conversation next week! Vivienne is working on an exciting workshop that will help people tap into their story, gifts, and purpose before they decide to build anything. Follow Vivienne on Instagram @thevoguide or visit her website at  www.thevoguide.com Stay connected with the podcast and join our community online at www.therichimmigrant.com or on  Instagram at 'Therichimmigrant.'

This week's guest is Ryan François from real estate development company, Rally Cap Properties. Ryan's journey to real estate is a bit unconventional. He studied civil engineering and architecture at Iowa State University and after graduation, he became a mountain guide and then worked for a tech startup. After recognizing an itch in himself to do something a little bit more entrepreneurial, Ryan started investigating real estate.He started flipping houses in Des Moines with one of his college friends as a side gig in 2014. They quickly realized there was a strong demand and that they could start a viable business. One of their first projects was reposted on the For the Love of Old House's Facebook page and their business blew up with both media attention and inquiries. After appearing on local news channels, they sped up the process of their business organization so that they'd be ready to start fielding requests from potential clients. Since then, Ryan has been renovating homes in the Des Moines area and is eager to continue making a difference in the community.Tune in for topics like:The journey from civil engineering & architecture to real estateRyan's career journey and pivotsHow a side gig of flipping homes turned into a full time jobWhat to do when your post goes viralHow the Covid pandemic has impacted Rally Cap PropertiesWhere to start learning everything you need to know about real estate developmentRyan's future plans for Rally Cap PropertiesLinks from the episode:For the Love of Old Houses Facebook PageRally Cap Properties WebsiteRally Cap Properties InstagramRally Cap Properties FacebookLocal Business School - doors are open, sign up today!So You Wanna Start A... series YouTube ChannelFollow me (Emily Steele) (Love Local) on Instagram for a little business + a little life, and a whole lot of positive energy!

In this podcast titled, “Lessons From An Early Careerist”  we speak to Brianna Bianconi, a recently qualified physical therapist.  Our discussion with Brianna focuses on:How did PT school help you prepare for your first jobWhat types of classes were provided to compliment the clinical learning providedWhat else could have PT school taught you that would have helped you as an early careeristWhen choosing your first job, what does the new graduate expectWhat do employers need to do to attract and retain cliniciansWhat do leaders need to know and understand to help new graduates be more successfulThoughts on why clinicians change employer 

You get a degree and then a job, right? That's how it is supposed to work. But in wildlife biology, ecology, and conservation careers, it's not so straightforward.In the wildlife science realm, you need experience, but the crazy thing is, that in our field, a lot of experiences are unpaid. Even though they are full jobs, quite often they don't pay.To be honest, it is extremely hard to get into this field without any volunteering. There are very few programs that will give someone with no experience a paid work opportunity.On top of that, once you graduate, most jobs are temporary, low-paying, and seasonal. Even if you do find a job, you might be trying to piece together these positions, and often across different areas of the country (moving is expensive). Unfortunately, finances are something you need to think about before you enter this career. Therefore, I thought it was a great idea to invite my friend Dr. Emily Roberts of Personal Finance for Ph.D.s for a dual interview for both of our podcasts. Emily's mission is to inspire and empower early-career Ph.D.s to make the most of their money. She engages with graduate students and postdocs through her Personal Finance for PhDs seminars, coaching, and websites.In this episode, we talk about all of the financial realities of going into a career in wildlife science.Specifically we discuss:What are pay-to-play jobs and experiencesWhy you will probably need to volunteer before you get a paying jobWhat should you expect financially in a career in wildlife biologyHow you can better prepare yourself financiallyAlternatives to careers in wildlife biology that can still satisfy your need to help wildlife/conservationand MORE!For full show notes click here.Get a free chapter of my book “Getting a Job in Wildlife Biology: What It's Like and What You Need to Know” to see how I can help you in your career: https://stephanieschuttler.com/getting-a-job-in-wildlife-biology-book/ Want to learn about cool animals, conservation, and get tips about careers in wildlife biology, science, and more? Subscribe to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/StephanieSchuttler and join my email list: https://stephanieschuttler.com/ I'd love to meet you. Connect with me on social media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/FancyScientistInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fancy_scientist/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fancyscientist/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/fancyscientist/pins/Join the “Getting a Job in Wildlife Biology” Facebook group to connect with other aspiring wildlife biologists, post your questions and get free advice: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gettingajobinwildlifebiology

About Brian Rogerson: Brian has been in the mortgage banking industry since 1987, starting as a Loan Originator and eventually becoming the President & CEO of his own mortgage banking firm. His company employed over 150 people and funded more than 100 million per month in residential home loans at its peak. He is now the President of Wallick & Volk, the oldest, privately-owned mortgage banking company in the country.Brian's goal is to make the experience of financing a home as pleasant as possible while minimizing the natural stress associated with the process on the consumer side of the equation.Brian lives in Mesa, Arizona with his wife. They have four adult children and have three grandsons. In addition to raising his family, he has been very active in his community, especially with youth sports, and was previously the Head Varsity Baseball Coach at Gilbert Christian High School. Brian believes that we all have an obligation to give back to our community. In this episode Jason and Brian Rogerson discuss:Brian's journey to becoming PresidentBeing a president and a loan officer at the same timeHow to deal with employees that are not proficient at their jobWhat does it take to be a “disruptor” in the workplace Key Takeaways: You will never fumble for what to say if you're grounded in truth.As a leader, you must be willing to do the things that you want others to do yourselfTake the ego out of asking and finding out you were wrong. Accept it, learn from it and be better. “If you know, you know. If you ‘think', you don't know.” - Brian Rogerson Connect with Brian Rogerson:Website: www.wvmb.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-p-rogerson-31b32120/Email: brian.rogerson@wvmb.com Connect with Steve and Jason:LinkedIn: Jason or SteveWebsite: Rewire, Inc.: Transformed Thinking Email: grow@rewireinc.com  Show notes by Podcastologist: Justine TallaAudio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

If you're looking for your next job, chances are you're interacting with AI-powered ATS (applicant tracking system) at some point in the process. Former technical recruiter Christina Stokes explains.One of the biggest frustrations is the online job submission platforms. ATS is so pervasive that a recent study indicated 99% of Fortune 500 companies are using one for hiring. Tune into this episode to hear Christina Stokes, former technical recruiter explain everything you need to know about what an ATS is and how to re-do your resume to go from reject to accept.Topics covered:Why companies use ATSHow ATS automates the sorting process for companiesIf bots rejecting your resume without human interventionWhen MBA isn't the same as M.B.A. or Masters of Business AdministrationWhy cool formatting may not be a good ideaIf cover letters still matter and if so how to write one that will help you get the jobWhat you can do to check your resume for ATS matching before submittingGuestChristina Stokes, former technical recruiter, M.S. Cybersecurity 2018 | MBA 2021, University of Maryland Global CampusOn Linkedin

Dr. Paul Matherne is the pediatric cardiology professor at the University of Virginia Health System, and an adjunct professor at the business school. He’s bringing insights from a lot of different perspectives in academics and non-profits especially. On this episode, Dr. Matherne talks about:What to do when your wife tells you you need to leave your jobWhat to do with feedback that “you’re leaving bodies in your wake”The difference between job titles, influence and impactHow you can be self-centered without being selfishLessons learned from hiring multiple coachesScheduling time for personal connection, especially on clinical days and Zoom meetingsDr. Paul Matherne’s Biography:G. Paul Matherne, MD, MBA holds the Dammann Professor of Pediatrics in pediatric cardiology. He recently served as Interim Chief medical officer and Senior Associate Dean for Research at the UVA Health System. During his 33 years at UVA he has served as Service Line Lead for Children’s Services, Vice chair of clinical affairs in the Department of Pediatrics, Associate Chair for research and as division director of pediatric cardiology and medical director of the UVA Children’s Hospital Heart Center. He treats both children and adults with congenital heart disease and is board-certified in pediatrics and pediatric cardiology.Dr. Matherne was born in Lafayette, LA, and grew up in Texas. He attended Texas A&M University for undergraduate and medical school, and completed his pediatric residency at the University of Oklahoma and pediatric cardiology fellowship at the University of Iowa.He joined the UVA faculty in 1987, initially as a clinician scientist with a basic science lab, working closely with colleagues in the Department of Physiology. After 20 years in the lab, he changed his focus to administrative duties after receiving an MBA degree from UVA’s Darden School of Business where he has also been teaching Health Care management for the past 10 years. Dr. Matherne has published 90 peer-reviewed and invited articles and book chapters. He has been very involved with the American Heart Association and has served as president of the Mid-Atlantic Affiliate of the American Heart Association, chair of the CVDY Council of the AHA and is currently a member of the AHA Scientific Councils Oversight Committee and the AHA SFRN Children's Research Network Oversight advisory committee. He received the AHA council on Cardiovascular Disease in the Young (CVDY) Distinguished Achievement Award in 2018.Dr. Matherne and his wife of 41 years raised four children in Charlottesville and have four grandchildren. They have both been active in a variety of community activities at church, local schools and scouting. They also both enjoy cooking — especially gumbo.https://www.darden.virginia.edu/faculty-research/directory/g-paul-matherne 

On this episode of the We're Jabbin' podcast, Kenji asks Licheng to talk through his 8-month long job search. After being the field of UX research for ~3 years, this search was a bit different than what he looked for when he first came out of grad school. Licheng gives a peek behind the curtain, detailing everything from the companies he interviewed with to the offers he received.Licheng spills the tea on:Why he was looking to leave his most recent jobWhat he was looking for in his next role and companyThe where and what ($$$) of the offers he receivedWhy he chose this particular job offer in the end----more----About the PodWe're Jabbin' is a weekly podcast hosted by Kenji Kaneko (a Product Designer) and Licheng Zhu (a UX researcher) where they discuss and debate topics broadly related to UX research and design.----more----Follow us!Follow the podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WereJabbinFollow Kenji: https://twitter.com/kenjivkanekoFollow Licheng: https://twitter.com/Lichenger----more----Email the pod with questions, topics you'd be interested, or feedback!:werejabbin@gmail.com

"Never lose that zest for life." - Stevie Aylsworth Stevie Aylsworth has been making a difference in the recruitment world for over 15 years. He has created and led recruitment teams that have delivered well over a thousand placements globally. His experience in sales and management is crucial in shaping TriSearch as one of the industry leaders in innovative recruitment.Built on the principle of providing talents recruitment with intention, TriSearch is a full-service talent solutions firm with paradigm shifting managed recruitment services delivered with speed, quality, and value. TriSearch's commitment to precision, original research, and transparency is what sets it apart.Possessing deep human resource experience is what allows TriSearch to be successful at all levels and across all functional areas through the United States, Canada and Europe. Before TriSearch Stevie was formerly a key executive and co-founder at TriWorth and Managing Director of the West Coast division of Job Plex. Stevie graduated from Lehigh University with a B.S. in finance.SHOW NOTESHow Stevie's backgorund in the executive search world set him up for success with TriSearchWhy TriSearch takes a curated approach to recruitment to make it available at all levelsWhy human capital is the most important capitalThe importance of teamwork when doing a searchWhy the "do it yourself recruitment" approach is a myth you need to stop believing90% of TriSearch's placements are people who are already employed and not looking for a jobWhat to look for in a recruitment guarantee and why all guarantees aren't the sameWhat you can't do with an in-house recruiter that you can do with an outside recruiterWhat you don't know about the contingent recruitment model but really shouldWhy a retained recruitment model levels the playing field and gets you the best resultsStevie's approach to helping a business finds its ideal employeesThe length of time you should expect for a talent searchThe dangers in buying into the brand name of a recruiter and what you should be looking at insteadHow TriSearch structure's its team for successWhy the human element is key in recruiting despite advances in technologyWhat to look for in the candidate's experience to ensure you don't lose outWhy the start to a search makes the difference between success and failureWhat questions you need to ask yourself before starting a searchHow the empowerment of your employees can make or break your businessWhy your company culture is everything when find your ideal candidateThe impact of COVID-19 when finding key talent and what you can do about itThe dangers of transactional recruitment and why you must stay away from itKey questions to ask and what to look for when hiring a recruiterWhat to look for in the business model when hiring a recruiterWhy talent recruitment with intention is Stevie's missionWhat Stevie finds rewarding about recruitmentHow trust between you and you recruiter is critical for successWhy fun is key for Stevie in both business and lifeThis podcast is brought to you by Deep Wealth. Are you thinking about a liquidity event? You have one chance to get it right and you better make it count. Enterprise value is created from preparation, and not the event itself. Learn how the Deep Wealth Experience helps you maximize enterprise value. Master the same strategies our founders used to increase their company value 10X with a 9-figure exit. Click here to book your free exploratory call.Enjoy the interview!SELECTED LINKS FOR THIS EPISODE

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Topics CoveredAsk Us Anything!How to work through hesitation to leave a comfortable jobWhat are you optimizing for in your career?Pain vs gain in your careerAdvice to those looking for work right out of collegeManaging expectationsConsider growing industriesSystematic networking strategies and tools to track activitiesWho to talk toThe frequency of follow upTracking toolsMike's tools:Mike's Networking CRMMike's Application TrackerOther AppsTrelloAsanaIf you're at a fork in the road in your career, should you get a job to pay the bills or take the time to find the right job?How your personal scenario impacts the answer to this questionHow to negotiate salary internally when you don't have any comparative dataConsidering how to quantify your internal valueLooking for data internally

Ever wonder how your family would manage if you or your spouse lost your job? Emma Powell faced that reality head-on. She knew she needed "full-time income" while continuing to spend time with her family... and she knew real estate investing would be the vehicle to get her there.Today Emma shares her journey from part-time photographer to multifamily dealmaker – how she got in the game by joining a REIA and immediately loaning money to an experienced investor (we discuss the right and wrong way to do this); her #1 piece of advice when meeting with a potential mentor; and her foray into the world of lease option ("rent to own") deals.Plus – Emma shares her perspective on how to choose a niche that suits your strengths (wholesaling wasn't for her; syndication and bigger commercial deals were a better fit).This is an inspiring story of someone who experienced a financial wake-up call, and went from total rookie to syndicator in just a few years... all while homeschooling 6 kids. Enjoy this one, and we'll see you again on Sunday!In This Episode We Cover:Emma's reaction to her husband being laid off from his tech jobWhat a Real Estate Investor Association (REIA) Meeting isHow she's found nearly all her deals by simply networkingDue diligence when loaning money to an investorWhat lease options areWhat a "due on sale" clause isClosing a great deal after a seller was burned by wholesalersHer passive income goals for the futureAnd SO much more!Links from the ShowBiggerPockets ForumsBiggerPockets PodcastBiggerPocketsReal Estate Investment AssociationThe Real Estate Syndication Show5 Hour School WeekBiggerPockets Podcast 325: From Major Business Failure to Buying 20 Houses a Month With Aaron AmuchasteguiBiggerPockets BlogsBiggerPockets WebinarsCheck the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/show408

 I speak to Yashika Shah the co-founder of Nandoo. Nandoo is India's only FUN health & wellness startup. Since launching they already have 200,000 members. So in this episode she talks about how it all works. You will learn how she manages a full time job working in investment banking, while working on this startup. Being married to the co-founder. She talks about building a community & targeting stressed out Indian millennials and find out how many minutes you need to walk to get an IPhone!In this episode we also talk about:4.30AM starts!Taking fun seriously! TodayHow they went from 0-200,000 in under 6 monthsFuture business modelsIndian marketing strategies - what worked, & what didn't workWork life balanceNext up I Rajiv Talreja India's Leading Business Coach and is the author of the International Bestseller called – “Lead or Bleed” So in this episode You will learn how to stand out from the competition. Mistakes entrepreneurs make. Examples of core strategies that you can use in your business. And why the customer is not the king! in this conversation we also talk about:Having a strict fatherBeing in debt"If you don't lead in your business you will bleed!" Two failed businesses.Anyone who has scaled a business is not the most intelligent person on the team.Spirituality.Business heroesBeing a selfish cricketerBeing a freak of work life balance.Living an 'And' life not an 'Or' lifeTedX talkWhy self employment is a trap.Next up Akshaara Lalwani founder of Communicate India one of the fastest growing Marketing and PR companies in India. She started this business from her bedroom age 23 and now in the 10th year employs over 100 people has clients around the world and won a number of awards. So in this episode she talks about her amazing journey. Some of her favourite PR campaigns - including flying pizzas. You will learn about client relationships and how she measures success , and dealing with crisis management and finally some chat about Margaret Thatcher , sushi , Will Smith, Tequila, insects and eating pizza 14 days in row!In this conversation we also talk about:Challenging first yearGrowing 150% in the last year'You can't please everyone - Not even chocolate can!'Getting a pizza delivered by a drone!The dream company she would like to work with.Being careful of how you use social influencersEstablishing a 90:10 gender ratioLearning on the jobWhat she has learned as a female entrepreneurBeing called the Margaret Thatcher of the PR industryExpecting the worst not the bestAnd Finally Venk Potula. Venk is an award-winning Indian-American filmmaker and actor, producer & creator of the new Indian-American fiction podcast called Masala Jones. A subversive and daring new comedy about one man's journey to become the world's first Indian-American adult actor. Venk talks about his life in Hollywood as an Indian-American , how he come up with idea. his entrepreneurial spirit. An amazing story of how he got discovered. What fame is really like and what comes with it. His dream role. We go through his IMDB appearing in VEEP and finally a great story about playing a zombie (make sure your not eating anything!)in this conversation we also talk aboutHow much research did he do?Working with hall of fame AVN actress Aurora SnowVirtual Reality in the theaterAppearing on Veep was he star struck?Time spent at UCLAHollywood partiesStay out of L.A!Making money in the entertainment businessTaking acting classes - Running around staring at wallsBeing a hustlerP.SBig News I am starting a production company creating Indian based dramas documentaries & animation shows package them up for multicultural audiences around the world. So if you are writer ,scriptwriter, producer animators or know someone who is or has an original and interesting story tell or want to pitch me your concepts Then get in touch and we can turn this into the next big Netflix / Amazon Prime show. Please get in touch , P.P.SPodcast Hosting Special Offer for Indian Startup Show Listeners.50% Off Your First Two Months on Simplecastsubscribe with the promo code ONSIMPLECAST  belowhttps://simplecast.com?fp_ref=neil34P.P.P.Sif you need something to do during these challenging and difficult times and want some inspiration and need some creativity. check out Skillshare. Skillshare is an online learning community with thousands of classes in design, business, tech, and more. Anyone can join the millions of members in our community to learn cutting-edge skills, network with peers and discover new opportunities.Try Premium free for 2 months and access all my classes!https://www.skillshare.com/r/user/neilpatelmusic by Punch Deck. https://open.spotify.com/artist/7kdduxAVaFnbHJyNxl7FWVand finally ...PLEASE STAY SAFE!!

Dr. Julianna Hynes is a recognized and highly respected Leadership Development Strategist and Coach, Speaker and Author with a reputation for helping individuals and organizations create quick and sustainable solutions that yield measurable results.Dr. Julianna helps her clients achieve and often exceed their career and business goals. She is a sought-after leadership development and career advancement strategist, coach, speaker, and author with a passion and commitment to elevate women’s careers. Her latest book, Leading On Purpose: The Black Woman’s Guide to Shattering the Glass Ceiling, equips readers with the principles, insights, and strategies needed to succeed in their current and future roles. She’s helped thousands of business professionals increase their salaries, get promotions, and have more fulfilling careers. She believes that having the right attitude, demonstrating technical competence, being a strategic thinker, building strong relationships, and knowing how to interact with others, are keys to success for any career.Key Insights In This EpisodeHow Dr. Julianna's faith inspires the work that she does todayTwo primary barriers taht keep women from advancing in their careerThe influence your immediate supervisor has on your successThe importance of reverse engineering your goal to accomplish itSome of the key reasons why you should seek feedback from others about your performance on the jobWhat you should do when a goal is hard to attainThe importance of self-affirming self-talkHow a vision board can hold you accountable to your goalsLeaders are the keepers of the culture of an organizationand so much moreContact Dr. Julianna HynesWebsiteLinkedInTwitterFacebookBook: Leading On Purpose Contact Jackie Capers-Brown WebsiteFacebookLinkedinAmazon BooksJackie's Courses Music Credit:Purple Planet Positive Motivation Subscribe to Podcast: Apple Itunes | Spotify | Amazon TuneIn | HeartRadioSupport the show (https://paypal.me/jackiecapersbrown?locale.x=en_US)

Today I had the pleasure of speaking with the Chief Investment Officer and Co-Founder of Spartan Investment Group, Ryan Gibson.Let’s jump right into Ryan’s story of how he manages his time to become more productive and reach where he is now.[00:01 – 05:09] Opening SegmentRyan talks about their current projectRyan talks about his background[05:10 – 12:28] Make the Most Out of Your Free TimeRyan shares the story of how he got into real estateHow do you manage your time?Ryan weighs in on making the most out of your free timeYou have to have the mindset to be productive in your spare time[12:29 – 19:07] Opportunities from the PandemicHow are you guys handling the pandemic situation?Ryan talks about how this pandemic is a good time to start learning other things[19:08 – 28:25] The FINAL FOURQuick plug to my podcast producers, STREAMLINED PODCASTSUse Promo Code: Weiss for 20% OFF on your first monthWhat’s the worst job that you ever had?The worst jobs come with no training and no improvement.A sales job that I had. Purple Life International. I hated that jobWhat’s a book you’ve read that has given you a paradigm shift?Rich Dad’s CASHFLOW QuadrantWhat is a skill or talent that you’d like to learn?I want to learn how to do mountaineering What does success mean to you?I think the definition of success is not necessarily where you end up, but its where you start and what you build.Connect with Ryan online. See the links below.Final words from me Tweetable Quotes:“Everybody is just providing so much great value for free and its right there in your smartphone. And you can just pop it in and it’s like what do you want to learn today.” – Ryan Gibson“If you don’t know what to do, don’t do anything.” – Mark CubanResources Mentioned:Rabbi Moshe FeinsteinRich Dad’s CASHFLOW Quadrant by Robert KiyosakiTax-Free Wealth by Tom Wheelwright You can connect with Ryan by sending him an email at ryan@spartan-investors.com. Visit their website, https://spartan-investors.com/ for more information and schedule a call with him at https://spartan-investors.com/our-story/#our-team WHERE CAN I LEARN MORE?Be sure to follow me on the below platforms:Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, or Stitcher.LinkedInYoutubeExclusive Facebook Groupwww.yonahweiss.comNone of this could be possible without the awesome team at Buzzsprout. They make it easy to get your show listed on every major podcast platform.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/weissadvice)

York Campbell from Poetic Earthlings talks with CAPYork Campbell with Poetic Earthlings Podcast has been creating his own audio drama tinged with SciFi and Psychology for years. Dave Jackson from Podcast Rodeo has praised the production value. I discovered Poetic Earthlings through twitter when York reached out to me and let me know he appreciated KDOI Podcasting ( my previous show) and now he has made the transition listening to Create Art Podcast. York uses poetry and storytelling to create one of the most immersive soundscapes in audio drama. Enjoy this episode and share it with a friend. Topics DiscussedHow to keep Creativity Fresh in a PandemicDescription and goals of Poetic EarthlingsWriting for a Podcast vs writing for pleasureHow Podcasting influenced his writing styleHow Art impacts his jobWhat is next for Season 2Create Art Podcast MissionWelcome friend to Create Art Podcast. Our goal is to help you create more than you consume. We have interviews, conversations, commentary, and projects to energize your creative side. You can create art, let my over 20 years of art experience in various fields help you break loose from the internal critic that plagues us all. Need some inspiration?Make sure you check out our Poetry Page to be inspired by #NaPoWriMo throughout the year. National Poetry Writing Month occurs in April Each year. Check it out and connect with others who share a love of poetry. Quick Overview of today's episodeDiscussion with York Campbell of Poetic Earthlings Podcast on how to maintain your creativity through a Pandemic. Be encouraged to continue your discipline. Thank you for listening to Create Art Podcast. Feel free to reach out to me directly my email is timothy@createartpodcast.com you can also join our FB Group, Instagram, or Twitter accounts. Create More Thank You Consume. Let us know about your projects and be a guest on the show. 

In this episode Lew and I discuss the goings on of CrossFit over the last 72 Hours, Will Crossfit Survive??Is Castro the man for the Job??What is the future of the CrossFit Games??

Molly Larkin is a psychiatric RN and certified life coach in private practice working here in Rochester, NY, and online. She helps people around the world find freedom from disordered eating and body image struggles. Along with her husband, Dr. Giampaolo Gallo, Molly runs Hummingbird Holistic Care, offering non-pathologizing psychiatric care, addiction recovery support, and practical mindfulness groups.Molly works with women around food and body image but that's really just the beginning. Her mission is to empower women to take back their autonomy with food and to inhabit their bodies with joy. Food and body are the doors we walk through but once you start listening there, everything opens up. Witnessing and facilitating this transformation is the privilege of a lifetime! Topics discussed in this episode:Removing the shame associated with body imageMolly's real-life experience with foodWhat we allow loses its power over usBeing willing to be uncomfortableYour day job is financing your dream jobWhat happens when you pursue weight loss head-onHealth at every size Molly's journey towards Intuitive eatingRESOURCES DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:INSTAGRAM: @larkin.mollyWEBSITE: mollyklarkin.comPodcasts: Food Psych Eat Confident The Mindful Dietician Books:Intuitive Eating The F*ck It Diet The Body is Not an Apology Websites/Blogs: Be Nourished Rachel W ColeCaroline Dooner

The career change after 40 interview series keeps uncovering great, 'ordinary' women who left successful careers to work for themselves...After 'falling' into a career in FMCG Emma Polette found herself managing multi-million dollar budgets, with a National role she was good at, but didn't love, in a boys club industry...Then some health issues kicked in [as seem to often be the case with high achieving women], leading her to consider doing something else and now she is ...How she found her new direction was a little unusual, but in this podcast episode she shares:A comment a colleague made to Emma that made Shandra crankyThe moment the epiphany hit about what she wanted to do and how to escape the big city to start a new careerThe epic way she 'gave notice' and left her role gracefullyThe varying reactions from people who heard she was leaving her high paying jobWhat she realised with hindsight that could have helped her build her business fasterWhat happens on the new moon that impacts her businessHow and what direction her business is growing inEmma is a fabulous example of what's possible when you're ready to bundle up what you're good at and what you believe in to start working for yourself.If you want to find out more and connect with Emma you can do that here:Website: bodylovehq.comFacebook: facebook.com/bodylovenowInstagram: instagram.com/emma.body.loveDo you like this sort of food for thought?Want to continue the conversation about you making the transition from employee to working for yourself? Come and join the private Facebook group: Career Change - Start and grow your own businessWant to make sure you are the first to hear every new episode?You can do both of those things - catch up on past episodes and subscribe for free right here on iTunes or Stitcher and now on Spotify!Also I would love it if you left a rating and review on iTunes which will help other people to find it... thank you!

There was a Man Named Job Job 1 by William Klock I want to switch gears this morning.  For the last month, since we’ve been feeling the hardships of our government’s response to a pandemic and many are living with fear either for their health or for the future fallout of the measures taken to stem the virus’s tide, I’ve set aside our study of the book of Exodus.  In his providence and through the lectionary, the Lord has given us some timely passages of scripture for these days, but as our situation continues, I think it’s better to let God’s word speak to us more systematically through the exposition of a book rather than trying to find ways to apply the lectionary readings.  Of course, the book of Job comes immediately to mind.  Job knew suffering the likes of which none of us has ever known.  And so for the next few months I’d like for us to look at this beautiful, difficult, and humbling book from the Old Testament’s library of wisdom literature. As I said, it’s a difficult book.  In the mid-17th Century, Joseph Caryl, a Congregationalist minister in London, preached two-hundred-and-forty-something sermons on the book of Job over a period of twenty-four years.  That’s a lot of study in the book of Job.  And even he, in his last sermon, apologised to his congregation, saying, “I have not attained so clear an understanding of some passages.”  “What am I to do?” I thought.  The good news is that the emphasis of my master’s degree was on Old Testament wisdom literature and that I studied under Bruce Waltke, one of the best.  The bad news is that I spent most of my time studying Sirach (or you might know it as Ecclesiasticus) in the Apocrypha and that that was twenty-five years ago.  I’ve jumped into a crash-course refresher the last couple of weeks and I pray that the Holy Spirit will speak as we dig into this book he’s given us. So Job.  Who, what, why, where, when?  I think the best place to start is with the first verse: There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job, and that man was blameless and upright, one who feared God and turned away from evil.   We don’t know exactly where the “land of Uz” was other than that it was somewhere east of the Jordan River—to the east of Israel.  It could have been anywhere from Syria, east of the Sea of Galilee in the north, to the Arabian desert in the south.  The east was known for its wisdom, which according to the book of Kings, rivalled the wisdom of Solomon.  It was from the “east” that the wise men came to worship Jesus.  And so it’s appropriate that this wise man named Job comes from the east as well.  We should note that he is not an Israelite.  The book of Job does not address it’s questions from the standpoint of God’s covenant with Israel.  It’s application is wider and more general—and more individually focused. The text says “there was a man”.  Was there a real Job?  Or is Job a literary construct?  Was he a folk hero renowned for his wisdom around which our story was later written?  We don’t know.  Those words “there was a man” are sometime used in the Bible to introduce parables and other times real history.  The book itself, many scholars think, may be one of the oldest in the Bible.  The Hebrew in which it is written is unusual and different from the rest of the Old Testament.  In fact, it’s different enough that translating the book is difficult and the meaning of roughly three per cent of it is uncertain—although that doesn’t mean we can’t understand the meaning of the book itself.  The book has a prose introduction that sets the scene and a prose epilogue that closes out the story, but the heart of the book is forty chapters of some of the most eloquent, sophisticated, and sublime poetry in scripture.  The scenes in heaven, given in the first two chapters, would have never been known by any human—let alone Job and his friends—and despite the knowledge and wit of the players, no one would have discoursed the way they do in the grand poetry used in the heart of the book.  I’m inclined towards the conclusion that the book of Job is—like a lot of other ancient wisdom literature—fiction.  It’s an exploration into the justice and wisdom of the Lord through a hypothetical dialogue between five wise men debating the subject amongst themselves with a prologue which gives, us the readers, the setting needed to understand the story’s big picture.  It may be that there was a real Job, known for both his righteousness and for experiencing great suffering, who was put at the centre of this thought experiment.  At the end of the day we don’t know.  But we don’t need to.  All we need to know is that the Spirit has inspired and given us this book to help the Lord’s people in every age find their way through difficult times and to trust in the Lord’s wise governance of the world. The key thing about Job is that he was blameless and upright and he feared God.  Now, that doesn’t mean he was perfect.  These are words that the book of Proverbs uses to describe men and women who are favoured by God.  The sense is that Job was a godly man and that he was characterised by integrity.  Not only that, but he’s wise.  The heart of biblical wisdom is the fear of the Lord.  Now, except in his initial response to tragedy given in the prose prologue, Job as a non-Israelite never names God by his covenant name, but he nevertheless fears the Lord.  And he certainly knew God’s blessing.  He had seven sons and three daughters, 7,000 sheep, 3,000 camels, 500 yoke of oxen, 500 donkeys, and many servants.  He was, says verse 3, “the greatest of all the people of the east”.  All of these numbers point to idealisations, to perfection.  Not only is job a man known for his righteousness and integrity, but he’s also the man who has everything.  As is noted later, he’s known in the city gate—he’s got civic status as well.  Everyone knows Job, which will make his fall all the more humbling. Now, in verses 4 and 5 we’re told that Job’s sons “each on his day” would hold a feast in his home and that all the siblings would gather.  The general consensus seems to be that these were probably birthday parties of some kind.  Whatever the case, we’re told that when these …days of the feast had run their course, Job would send and consecrate them, and he would rise early in the morning and offer burnt offerings according to the number of them all.  For Job said, “It may be that my children have sinned, and cursed God in their hearts.” Thus Job did continually.   We have no sense that Job’s children were hellions running wild or anything like that.  There’s no reason to think they were any less pious than Job.  What this seems, I think, to be getting at is that for all his wisdom and integrity, Job’s understanding of God may be flawed.  The gods of the Ancient Near East were often petty, arbitrary, and easily offended and their worshippers often went out of their way in attempts to appease them lest they fall out of favour.  Is that what Job’s doing here?  Is he approaching the Lord the way the pagans approached their gods?  We see him making sacrifices on behalf of his children in case they’ve done something wrong—making sacrifices on their behalf lest they fall out of God’s favour.  Job expresses this fear about God later in his speeches and I think that explains his actions here.  And this is the weak spot in Job’s faith, in his piety, in his wisdom.  And the Adversary will exploit it.  Is Job righteous because he values righteousness, is he serving God because he loves God, or is he—at least some of the time—going through the motions and treating God like a vending machine, being righteous merely to ensure God’s continued blessing.  This is the flaw in Job’s righteousness that causes the Adversary to question the Lord’s policies. Now let’s look at that.  We’ve met Job and now the narrator of the story shifts scenes to the Lord’s council chamber.  In verse 6 we see the Lord holding court and his council members or cabinet ministers—what the text calls the “sons of God”—are summoned.  And amongst them is one called the Adversary or the Challenger.  In Hebrew it’s the satan.  It’s not a proper name.  Hebrew doesn’t use the definite article with proper names.  It’s a title given to one of these heavenly councillors or ministers.  There’s not enough information given here, or for that matter in the Old Testament as whole, to develop a dogmatic explanation of this character.  The Hebrew word satan can be both a verb or a noun—referring to some kind of opposition or to a character involved in some kind of adversarial work—but always either at God’s direction or subject to his sovereignty.  I’m inclined to see this character’s role as something like that of the opposition in Parliament.  They’re there to push back, to challenge, to question, and to act as a check on the government.  That’s their job.  In fact, how do we refer to them?  As “Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition”.  They’re not there to challenge the sovereignty of the Queen, but to help ensure the Queen’s government is on the right track.  And that seems to be something of the role of the Adversary or Challenger here in the Lord’s court and it will get at the core theme and purpose of the book. There doesn’t seem to be anything here to indicate this character is diabolical or has evil intentions.  To come to that conclusion, we have to import it from outside the text. The Lord calls on the Adversary and asks him, “Where have you been?  What have you been up to?”  And the Adversary responds, “I’ve been ‘going to and fro on the earth, and…walking up and down on it’” (v. 7).  “Ah!” says the Lord, “then you must have run across Job, my most devoted servant!”: “Have you considered my servant Job, that there is none like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, who fears God and turns away from evil?”  (Job 1:8) Yes, the Adversary does know about Job.  And he knows, that Job is indeed upright and blameless and that he really does fear God.  There’s no question about that.  But!  But what if it’s not what Job does that’s the problem?  What if Job’s motivations are wrong.  The Adversary responds to the Lord: “Does Job fear God for no reason?  Have you not put a hedge around him and his house and all that he has, on every side?  You have blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions have increased in the land.  But stretch out your hand and touch all that he has, and he will curse you to your face.”  (Job 1:9b-11) Here’s what the book of Job is about.  Ultimately, it’s not Job who is on trial, but the Lord’s policy, the way he chooses to govern his Creation.  You see, the book of Job is aimed at a problem that Israel struggled with.  And it’s not just Israel.  Each generation of the Lord’s people seems to struggle with this issue in one way or another.  It’s something that theologians and biblical scholars call the Retribution Principle.  The basic affirmation is that God blesses righteousness and punishes wickedness.  Now, the Retribution Principle obviously isn’t wrong.  God does bless righteousness and he does punish wickedness.  But if we leave it at that, the formula becomes overly simplistic.  And in this overly-simplistic form, the Retribution Principle leaeves in question the motives of the people God blesses.  As the Adversary asks of Job: What if Job is only being righteous for his own benefit?  What if Job is only serving the Lord because the Lord has blessed him?  Is Job really devoted to the Lord in his heart, or is he just in it for himself?  If he’s in it for the stuff he gets from God, well, isn’t his righteousness actually unrighteousness?  And if his righteousness is really unrighteousness, is the Lord just in continuing to bless him?”  The Adversary is perfectly aware that the Lord rewards righteousness and punishes wickedness and he challenges that policy.  “What if it gives people the wrong motive for serving the Lord?” he asks. And, of course, as we’ll see when Job’s friends arrive and the great dialogue begins, if we know it’s true that God blesses the righteous and punishes the wicked, is it then also true that a blessed person is righteous and a suffering person unrighteous?  Think of the disciples in John 9.  This is the principle they were working from when they asked Jesus about the man born blind.  “Who sinned,” they asked, “this man or his parents.”  The assumption was that because the man was blind, someone must have sinned and the blindness was the punishment.  And Jesus didn’t answer their question directly, because it wasn’t the right question in the first place.  He said to them, “It’s not because he sinned, but that the works of God might be displayed in him.”  There’s more to it than a simple formula about righteousness being blessed and wickedness being punished.  Yes, as a general principle, God blesses the righteous and punishes the wicked and in a perfect world this might be all we need to understand.  But the world isn’t perfect.  We’ve broken it.  God will set it to rights one day, but in the meantime that means that there are complicating and mitigating factors in God’s governance of his creation as he brings things to that ultimate goal. This is how the dialogue between Job and his friends unfolds.  They all assume that the Lord’s actions can be explained with this simplistic model.  They all also all begin with the assumption that God is just.  And so Job’s three friends argue that if the Retribution Principle explains God’s actions and that if God is truly just, which he must be, then Job’s righteousness is called into question.  And so they hector Job: “We know that to all outward appearances, you’re a beacon of righteousness.  But, Job, you’ve got to be hiding some secret sin.  Confess it, repent of it, and all will be well with you again.”  Job, for his part, is just as sure that the Retribution Principle is just.  But Job also knows that he is indeed righteous.  He has no secret sins to confess.  And so the only thing left to him is to question whether God is truly just after all.  Elihu, the fourth disputant, arrives in the second half of the book and, in his wisdom, gets a little closer to resolution.  He changes the terms of the debate a bit.  What if God is afflicting Job not for something he’s done in the past, but for what he’s doing right now.  What if this affliction is mean not to punish, but to correct or something like that. It’s not until the four have finished their disputation that the Lord enters in a whirlwind and we find that justice isn’t the aspect of the Lord’s character in question here.  They’ve been asking the wrong question all along.  The problem is that human beings, with our limited scope, have inadequate knowledge and wisdom to evaluate the justice of the Lord’s actions.  To do so is to repeat the sin of Adam and Eve when they tried to take God’s role on themselves.  No, the real issue is the wisdom of God, which informs his justice.  We can’t hold God to our standard of justice, because our standard of justice is limited and imperfect—we lack his wisdom.  Rather, we have to understand that justice flows from God himself according to his perfect and infinite wisdom.  And so the book of Job becomes a call to faith in the midst of suffering and tragedy.  The book of Job is a call to give up our persistent attempts to take God’s role on ourselves, our persistent attempts to judge him from our limited perspective, and to put our trust in his perfect goodness and wisdom. So Job isn’t the one on trial.  The Adversary has called into question the Lord’s policy.  That’s what’s on trial.  And so the Lord, in verse 12, hands Job over to the Adversary, “All that he has is in your hand.  Only against him do not stretch out your hand.” In the verses that follow a string of messengers comes running to Job with news of tragedy.  First it’s a hoard of Sabean raiders who have stolen Job’s cattle and killed his servants.  Then it’s word that “the fire of God from heaven”—probably a lightning storm—has fallen on the sheep and the servants tending them, killing them all.  Third, Chaldeans have raided Job’s camels, stealing them all and killing their keepers.  Just like that the incredible wealth of Job is wiped out.  And last and worst of all, a messenger brings word that a great wind—perhaps a tornado—hit the house where his seven sons and three daughters were feasting, knocking it flat and killing everyone inside. Everything that Job had, his material wealth and his beloved children, are taken away just like that.  He has nothing left.  In verse 20 we’re told that: Job arose and tore his robe and shaved his head and fell on the ground and worshiped.   Tearing one’s robe was a universal act of anguish and mourning.  So was shaving the head in many cultures—although this again tells us that Job is not an Israelite as shaving the head was forbidden to Israelite men.  Job is in anguish.  The ESV says that he worshipped, but the Hebrew literally says he prostrated himself.  If we look at how this word is used this way in the Old Testament, it’s not so much as act of worship as it is an act of acknowledgement and acceptance of what God has done.  Job humbles himself before the Lord.  And he speaks.  Look at verse 21: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return.  The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.”   Despite what has happened, Job maintains his faith in the justice and goodness of God.  It’s interesting and says something of Job’s belief in the sovereignty of God that he doesn’t curse the desert raiders who stole his livestock and killed his servants.  He doesn’t curse the king’s men who should have been protecting the borders of the land from lawless men.  He doesn’t curse the lightning or the tornado.  He acknowledges that God holds all these things in his hands, just as it was the Lord who prospered his business and his family.  The Lord gave.  The Lord has taken away.  Blessed be the name of the Lord.  The Lord’s policy is vindicated in this first test.  Job has lost the material blessings the Lord had given and still he maintains his righteousness, still he holds onto his faith, still he trusts in the Lord.  The narrator closes the chapter with the words: In all this Job did not sin or charge God with wrong. (Job 1:22) The Adversary had challenged the Lord saying that Job would curse him if his blessings were reversed.  There’s a clever word play at work in the Hebrew.  The Adversary uses the word “bless” either ironically or euphemistically to mean the opposite.  And so as Job blessed the Lord, he does exactly what the Adversary said he would do while simultaneously vindicating the Lord’s actions.  In the midst of incredible tragedy, Job acknowledges the Lord at work and blesses him.  Now, that’s not to say that Job did this easily.  It might look that way if this is where the story ended, but there’s more to come.  Job knows that it’s a lot harder to bless the Lord when he takes than when he gives.  And because Job has affirmed the sovereignty of God, he will find himself wrestling deeply with doubt about the justice and equity of God.  Nevertheless, he maintains his integrity and the Lord is—so far—vindicated. Brothers and Sisters, this is the point of the book of Job.  The book wrestles with the issue of faith.  In the end, the book isn’t really about Job.  It’s about the Lord and his just, good, and wise rule.  And in that it’s a call to faith.  This opening scene is important.  These are events Job will never know of, but we’re given this glimpse into the Lord’s council chamber so that we understand: Despite the role of the Adversary, it was the Lord who initiated all this when he brought Job to the Adversary’s attention and it’s the Lord who approved of all that will happen to poor Job.  There’s no easy out here.  We can’t just blame suffering on some evil power outside of the Lord’s control.  To conclude that Job is about a man who suffered because of a bet between God and the devil is to miss the point entirely.  The book of Job is a call to think well of the Lord even in the face of tragedy and suffering, not so much because Job’s faith serves as an example to us, but because, as we’ll see, the Lord is wise.  Job calls us to look beyond the issue of justice—again, a category we are too limited and finite to judge—and to trust in the wisdom of our good and loving Creator even when that wisdom is beyond our understanding. This was, I am sure, a difficult thing for Job to grasp.  It took the Lord coming to him in a whirlwind and revealing his majesty.  Brothers and Sisters, it’s still to this day a difficult thing for us to grasp, but we have a great advantage over Job.  The Lord came to Job in a whirlwind, declaring his power and might and sovereignty over Creation.  But to us he has come in the person of Jesus, his own Son, who has humbled himself and taken on our flesh.  He has come to us in Jesus, who knew no sin, yet was humbled again as he died on a cross.  Job’s loss points us to Jesus and the cross.  Like Mary weeping at the foot of the cross, like the disciples grieving the empty tomb, thinking that Jesus’ body had been stolen.  We so often meet suffering with fear and with anger—sometimes even anger at the God whom we know is sovereign in this world.  The death of Jesus was, to his friends, a horrible mystery.  Why would God allow such a thing?  And then came Easter and they met the risen Lord.  Jesus walked them through the scriptures, through the promises of God, and suddenly it all made sense.  Suddenly the very worst day they had ever known became the greatest day in all of history, the day on which the righteousness of God was not only vindicated, but the righteousness of his people too.  New creation had burst forth into the world that day, the source of life and hope for a world set to rights, a world where no one has to ask these questions anymore.  Friends, it is no easy thing to trust the Lord—let alone bless him—in the midst of suffering, but the cross reveals his goodness, his wisdom, and his righteousness and so it is to the cross we must turn in the midst of our suffering.  It is there we see the faithfulness of God and it is there that we find our faith renewed. Let us pray: Heavenly Father, give us insight as we study the story of Job and teach us, we pray, to trust you in the midst of our suffering.  Teach us to focus our eyes on the cross of Jesus that we might see everything—the world, our lives, the events and people that surround us—in light of your goodness, faithfulness, and wisdom revealed in the death and resurrection of Jesus.  Amen.

It takes guts to what Chris Bruce did. He walked away from his job with no vacation, no sick time, and no guaranteed plan that his plan to become a real estate investor would ever work. He had 26 properties and one on those properties required $1,000 that he didn’t have. He survived both obstacles and learned how to make millions. The incredible story of how he overcame both problems with a specific real estate strategy (wholesaling) is the focus of Casanova’s conversation on DreamNation, but it’s not all they talk about. Casanova and Chris talk about how to make money through real estate without leaving your computer, how to turn your knowledge and skills into cash today, and how to build systems that keep your money flowing in the future through email and sales funnels. If you’re looking for a real estate investing strategy for people who don’t have a lot of money or need a way to turn your skills into online cash, this episode will give you the tips and ideas to get started today. Here’s What You MissedHow Rich Dad, Poor Dad changed Chris’ life...and inspired him to leave his jobWhat is wholesaling?Can I get wholesaling from my computer?How do I turn my skills and experience into cash online?Email lists-Why do I need one?Sales funnels too?Why friends and mentors are your greatest assets (outside of your brain) Important Podcast Moments[1:17] Origin Stories: Chris’s life as a child of a struggle & hustle [4:14] What inspired Chris to develop his hustle skills? [5:24] Flipping homes [10:40] What is wholesaling? [13:23] What mistakes do people make in wholesaling? [15:31] How do people get started with an online business? [18:10} How do I turn online knowledge into cash? {21:14} How do you build an email list? Why are they important? {24:00} Sales funnels-Why do I need one? [27:08} Friends and mentors are powerful assets Important Links to Check OutRich Dad, Poor Dad The Obstacle is the Way I Can’t Make This Up Guest BioChris Bruce is a real estate investing professional, author, podcast, entrepreneur, and educator who escaped his 9-5 through a real estate empire that started through wholesaling and house flipping homes. Chris Bruce on Facebook Chris Bruce on YouTube Chris Bruce on Twitter Checking In With #DreamNationLike what you’re hearing? Have a comment or feedback that you want to share? Need to find an earlier episode? Dream Nation on Apple Podcasts Dream Nation podcast website Dream Nation Facebook group Catch your host on Instagram (@casanova_brooks)

Today, I am speaking with graphic designer and entrepreneur, Ian Paget, founder of Logo Geek. Personally, I am so excited about this episode because he’s sharing a very special milestone with us: we recorded this episode on Ian’s first day as a full-time entrepreneur. Today, Ian and I talk about:The yo-yo feeling he has about leaving his 9-5Both the logical and personal reasons for taking the leap into going full-time in his businessWhy trying to rack up social media followers isn’t a marketing strategyWhat he’s looking forward to now that he’s his own bossThe affiliate marketing strategies that allowed him to quit his jobWhat’s next for Ian? An amazing look into how he envisions his empireMore about Ian:Ian Paget, best know as Logo Geek, is a UK-based graphic designer located in Manchester, UK who specialises in logo and brand identity design. Through logo Geek Ian works with inspiring entrepreneurs and business owners, helping to take their brand identity to the next level. Ian also hosts a popular podcast, also called Logo a Geek where he interviews well known logo designers and marketeers, and manages a community of the same name providing support and mentorship to over 8000 designers around the world.On Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @logogeekThe Logo Geek podcast for designers and entrepreneursIan’s Facebook community for designersIan’s treasure trove for designers - a full free boxset!The One Thing - book Ian references in the interview

Today’s special guest is Heather Elder, a photography rep that has worked with some of the most well-known photographers in recent memory. Heather has spent years sharing thoughts and secrets of the photography industry through her blog, Notes From a Rep’s Journal, and her podcast, Dear Art Producer. After 25 years, she still figures out ways to innovate and adapt to the industry as it changes with the times. Heather brings years of wisdom and experience to the table, so pay attention!In this episode, Gabriella Marks, ASMP National Board Member, and photography rep Heather Elder talk about…What doesn’t an artist representative do?Creating a sense of community in an industry that lacks oneThe importance of clear communication throughout the entire processWalking the line between following up and not being a stalkerStart with the creative call and work from thereAdvice for beginners on how to approach creative treatmentBreaking down estimates and approaching the jobWhat can be said about you that cannot be said about anyone else?How photographers are integrating motion into what they doUsing ASMP’s heritage to look forward into the futurePersistence is key if you want to work with HeatherLinks to resources:Keep up with Heather’s work on her website: https://www.heatherelder.com/Send us your comments and suggestions: communications@ASMP.orgTo donate to the ASMP archives go to: https://www.asmp.org/asmp-foundation/Support the show (https://www.asmp.org/asmp-foundation-donations/)

Faithful heart has fruit. Gal 5:22 constant, dependable, perseverance  Only the spirit can produce in us the want to stay in our faith, dependable and persevere through our trials    “But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,” ‭‭Galatians‬ ‭5:22‬ ‭NLT‬‬   Faithful heart is loyal    “Never let loyalty and faithfulness leave you. Tie them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭3:3‬ ‭CSB‬‬ Inside and out. Character  Faithful heart trust the Faithful God.  Noah Can God trust you with building something?  Abraham Can God send you to unfamiliar places? Moses Can God trust you in the wilderness? Job What if he takes everything from you ? Daniel Can you walk in the dens of lions? David Are you willing to walk up to your Goliath?      “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his faithful love endures forever.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭118:29‬ ‭CSB‬‬   “if we are faithless, he remains faithful, for he cannot deny himself.” ‭‭2 Timothy‬ ‭2:13‬ ‭CSB‬‬ A faithful heart remains no matter how big or small Matt 25: 20-23   ““The master said, ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let’s celebrate together!’” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭25:23‬ ‭NLT‬‬   Trust the calling he has given  Don’t want no one else platform  Use what you got and be faithful in that.  Be responsible and then be rewarded    A faithful heart is blessed   “A faithful person will have many blessings, but one in a hurry to get rich will not go unpunished.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭28:20‬ ‭CSB‬‬   Stay firm in your faith and you will be blessed. Slow and steady!    The Chew is Heb 11:6  “Now without faith it is impossible to please God, since the one who draws near to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.” ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭11:6‬ ‭CSB‬‬

What does it really like to be a blogger? Being an influencer is still a fairly new career and today’s guest is the lady herself Jenn from Hellorigby. It was super insightful to hear all the strategies that really go into blogging and creating Instagram content. As a personal shopper, I work on social media but not to the extent that bloggers do. I was super intrigued to hear about what really happens behind the scenes and how she separates her real life to her influencer life.HOT TOPICSDeciding when to leave your full time jobWhat photos do best on InstagramWhy blogging isn't "dead"What it's like to work with big name brandsPeople don't have to understand your side hustleSHOWNOTES https://myclosetedit.com/2019/08/20/what-it-really-takes-to-be-a-blogger/Check out her lifestyle blog with beauty and style tipsGet to know Jenn on InstagramFind Tannya Bernadette on Instagram at @thecloset.edit or online at myclosetedit.com.We’d love to hear what you've learned and want to put into action!Share your thoughts with us below or join our Facebook Page The Struggle is Real

Welcome to the 4th episode of our weekly podcast here at Miracle Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram! In this episode, we talk with the Body Shop manager, Marty Denson. Both Miracle CDJR and Miracle Ford share the same body shop, located behind the Miracle Ford Dealership. This is another great episode, so enjoy! Topics Discussed: The types of vehicles that the body shop works onDealing with insurance, estimates, and Tennessee’s right to chooseThe Technology used in the body shopHow to preserve your vehicle’s paint jobWhat does Marty enjoy doing outside of work? Transcript Opening John Haggard: 00:03 Welcome to the Miracle Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram podcast, where each week you’ll also be able to learn best ways to purchase or lease, maintain and accessorize, and how to sell your vehicle for the highest resale value possible, when you’re ready to do that. I’m your host John Haggard, and throughout each month, right here, different team members will join us from Miracle and they will bring you tips that you can use. And by the way, we do post a transcript of every podcast so you’ll easily be able to refer to it for information on anything that you might’ve heard. And you said, gosh, I didn’t quite get that. What was it that he said or she said? Well, you’ll have it right there. Word for word On this podcast today we’re talking about body shop repair when there’s been an accident or other damage to a vehicle and what some of the misunderstandings are out there, what your rights are and what separates Miracle Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram from other body shops. So today on the podcast we have Marty Denson and he’s the Body Shop Manager, actually located at Miracle Ford. Marty, welcome to the podcast. Marty Denson: 01:00 Thank you John. Appreciate it. Nice talking with you. What Types of Vehicles Do You Work On? John Haggard: 01:03 Well glad you’re here. Folks want to find out some information here. Now you’re over at the Ford store. So, you only work on Ford vehicles, or how does that work? Because there is a Miracle Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram as well. Marty Denson: 01:16 Right, we work on everything. Of course we are located behind the Ford store, because that was the newest store that was built. But we do all the work for Miracle Chrysler Dodge Jeep as well. Actually we even do the work for the Toyota store here in town, but we’ll work on any make and model of any vehicle. John Haggard: 01:35 Right. And the Ram too as well, right? Marty Denson: 01:37 Oh yeah. Oh yeah, you do lots of Rams. Dealing With Warranties John Haggard: 01:39 Absolutely. You know, a lot of people today want to know about warranty. Is it factory authorized, or am I sure I’m going to get my warranty, or how does that work today? The warranty business, like let’s say if you work on a Toyota or Chevrolet or something like that. Marty Denson: 01:55 Right. Actually everything that we do, we give a limited lifetime warranty on our work. We try to keep everything, to use parts and everything that’s not going to affect your normal factory warranty, with whatever vehicle you have. So, as long as you take care of your car, even if you don’t take care of your paint or your vehicle. You know, we can’t cover regular wear and tear, but if it’s anything to do with anything we did, we definitely stand behind it. What Technology Do You Have in the Body Shop? John Haggard: 02:28 Gotcha, Gotcha. And another thing that people ask about today, especially with new vehicles is, “well, what kind of technology do you have in there, in that vehicle”, or if you think about a body shop, a lot of people think, “well there can’t be really anything too high tech in there”. But how is the body shop business, from a technology standpoint, or the equipment that you have in there, how’s that different from a few years ago? Marty Denson: 02:54 It’s quite a bit different. We try to stay up to date with all of our equipment and we have two brand new state of the art downdraft paint booths. We keep all the new modern welding equipment. We have a modern rise frame rack, if we do need any kind of frame repair and we keep all the modern scanners to help. All these new cars have a lot of sensors and codes and stuff on them. So we keep all the modern scanners so that we can keep everything programmed the way it needs to be. Body Shop Experience John Haggard: 03:24 Gotcha. Gotcha. And if you look at all the people who are there at the body shop, I guess the combined number of years of folks who have been in the business, what would that number be about? Marty Denson: 03:34 Yeah, we’ve got, with all the people that we have in the shop, we have over 200 years of experience with my staff. And then in the office we have 45 years of experience in the office. John Haggard: 03:47 Y’all are a bunch of old people. Ha! Marty Denson: 03:49 Yeah, I’ll tell ya, ha! Dealing With Insurance, Estimates, and Tennessee’s Right to Choose John Haggard: 03:49 You’ve been around for awhile. You know, depending upon where somebody may have lived, perhaps another state or maybe here in Tennessee and they just don’t know. Can you take your vehicle to any body shop or repair shop that you want to? Because I’ve heard in some cases, the insurance company will say, “well, if you don’t take that vehicle to one of our vendor approved body shops, then we’re not going to stand behind the warranty. We’re not going to help you if you have any problems”. How does that work here? Marty Denson: 04:22 Yeah. Unfortunately, that’s the kind of scare tactic that the insurance companies use to try to get people to take it to a certain shop that’s giving them discounts and different things like that. But in the state of Tennessee, it’s a right to choose state, so you can choose to take your car to any shop you want to and there’s nothing the insurance company can do about it. And actually, we give the same warranty that a shop that they’re trying to push them off to is giving. So you’re not missing out on any kind of warranty issues there. But you do have the right to choose, you can take your vehicle to any shop you want to. John Haggard: 04:54 All right. And what about the estimates? You know, because at one time, they always told you, “hey, go get three estimates, be sure you’re getting a deal”,and all this and that. How does that work now? Do you need to do that or can you just go to the body shop in back of Miracle Ford and just get one estimate or how does that work? Marty Denson: 05:13 Right. Before, usually when you got in a wreck you always went and got three estimates. You had to run all over town. It took you all day. But nowadays, insurance companies really don’t require that either. They’re going to send somebody out to look at your car and they’re going to do an estimate, or they’ll just have you come by and just maybe get one estimate to give to them. So they sort of know what they’re looking at. That keeps you from having to waste all day and run around different places trying to get estimates. A lot of that has changed. Tips to Preserve Your Vehicle’s Paint Job? John Haggard: 05:40 Gotcha. Gotcha. Now if you were just going to give two or three tips to people on how to preserve the paint job or things to look out for, or how or where you parked so you don’t get dented, or how to avoid potential body damage. Just overall preservation with the idea in mind that I want to have the highest resale value I can when I sell my vehicle. What would you tell them? Marty Denson: 06:04 I’d say, some of the most important things, especially with the paint is keep a good wax job on your car. If you keep it waxed, it keeps the paint in good shape and it won’t fade. Endeavor to keep the inside of your car clean. We see a lot of cars that come through here that it’s unbelievable how dirty they are on the inside. And try to park away from, or not to get underneath of trees where sap or different things can get on your paint. If you just keep it wiped and keep the inside clean, you’ll definitely get a whole lot more for your trade in when you do go to trade. What do You Do Outside Of Work? John Haggard: 06:39 All right, well when you’re not working eight days a week, what do you do for fun Marty? Marty Denson: 06:44 Well, I love to be outside, mainly playing golf. I love to play golf on weekends. Actually. That’s my big stress reliever. John Haggard: 06:50 So you chase that white ball on that green. Marty Denson: 06:52 Oh yeah. John Haggard: 06:53 Are you a champion golfer or what kind of score do you do? Marty Denson: 07:00 I usually stay in the low to mid eighties. But a lot of times I get just as aggravated on the course as I do everywhere else. Ha. John Haggard: 07:08 I understand there’s always, when you’re playing golf, that one out of 10 shot. If you’re a guy like me, “like, man, that felt so good”, and you think… I can do this. And then the next nine are like “I need to get off the green”, right? Marty Denson: 07:20 Oh yeah, exactly. Closing John Haggard: 07:22 All right, well that’s Marty Denson, everybody, the body shop manager for Miracle Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram located at the Miracle Ford store in the back. So join us again right here for other topics on the podcast throughout each month because our goal is to show you the best ways to purchase, maintain and accessorize your new or preowned vehicle and how to sell it vehicle for the highest resale value possible, when you’re ready to do that. And don’t forget, we will post and have posted a transcript of every podcast right here on the website. The reason we do that is if you heard something, you say, “well, I’m going to go back and catch what that was exactly, or really understand that”. The typewritten text is right there for you, so you’ll have that information instantly. I’m your host John Haggard, and we’ll see you next time.

On Episode 115 of #ThePlaybook, John Paul DeJoria, co-founder of John Paul Mitchell Systems, founder of Patron Spirits Co., and co-founder of ROKiT phones, shares his thoughts on:The reason he wants all of his children to take a door-to-door sales jobWhat two things every entrepreneur needs to face in order to succeedWhy he never sets aside time to work on a particular companyWhy he thinks executives need to look at a person’s heart during interviews, not just their words or enthusiasm

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In this episode, Nathan and Ailsa discuss the Book of Job. Timestamps: You can follow our podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcast! Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/2L1CbHq Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2XnuDFb Follow our other social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/about.that.bible Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/about.that.bible About That Bible is made by Every Nation Church, New York. Find out more about Every Nation NYC. 003 Job Transcript Ailsa: Welcome to About That Bible with Every Nation NYC, we are here to help you get more out of that Bible. We are reading a plan at the moment and you will find that plan in the notes if you want to follow along too. We're going to discuss different bits as we read along. You can also follow us on Instagram or twitter @AboutThatBible or go to our website everynationnyc.org for all of our podcasts there. But without further ado let's talk about that Bible. My name is Ailsa this is Nathan we're going to talk: Job. Nathan: Alright. Ailsa: I feel like every time we come to talk about a book of the Bible it's always like oh my goodness this is a crazy one, but here we are again Job. Nathan: This one is definitely no exception, it's a beast. Ailsa: Yeah, it's Job. True confession, until very recently, in fact until we did this plan I don't think I'd read the whole of Job. Nathan: Ok. Ailsa: Because it had always been like, Job, this is really depressing and meaty. And I put it off. Nathan: I definitely don't blame you. I think I've only read it in its entirety maybe twice or three times. It's not like the most uplifting thing, is it? Ailsa: No, and that's why we're going to talk about the main point of Job, and it's not a hugely uplifting topic, but here we go. So, I think Job is talking about whether the world works in a just way and whether God is just. Nathan: Yeah! Ailsa: Yeah, let's start by summarizing Job and then we can come back to whether God is just. You know that really small question. Nathan: I mean the simple answer is yes, right? Ailsa: Is it? I think that's what we like to call trite. Nathan: Podcast, done! Ailsa: Trite, simple and trite. Let's try to summarize job first so we know what we're talking about. What is Job? What's going on? Nathan: It's an immense book, it's 40 some odd chapters long if not longer? Ailsa: Yeah. Nathan: And basically we open and God is holding court in heaven. God is surrounded by other spiritual beings. Ailsa: Which you do not get very often in the Bible I should add. Nathan: So yeah, you have this heavenly scene. Ailsa: It's like a God chat, yeah. Nathan: We don't know who's seeing this we don't know who's narrating this but there he is. And out of the midst comes stain and sais... actually, no, God says... How does that start? Ailsa: Well, I think he's like, "oh Job". Nathan: God's just bragging on Job. Ailsa: I think so and then satan's like, he's only good because he wants things from you. Nathan: In any case, either God or satan raises the subject matter of Job and satan’s like, exactly, he's only serving you because you're so good to him God. Ailsa: Yeah, and then we move on to, well, then satan's how about I prove to you that I'm right, God's like how about I prove to you that I'm right and then God's like ok you can go test Job basically. Nathan: Yeah. Ailsa: Then Job has like a terrible time. Nathan: His life goes totally sideways. Ailsa: Terrible. Nathan: Up until that point he'd been a very righteous person. He'd served God, he'd made sacrifices on behalf of his children in case they'd got up to a little mischief while they'd been partying. And I love likes how teenagers, you know, in ancient Hebrew culture. Ailsa: They were also being teenagers. Nathan: Yeah, they're basically the same. And so Job's praying for them, he's praying for his wife, he's working hard, he's living for God the best he can and then everything starts collapsing around him. Literally, I think a house falls on his children, his animals die. Ailsa: Lots of people come and like take away all his different kinds of animals. I think there are different people that come and it's irrelevant but I think it's kinda funny, it's not funny obviously, but I think you know what I mean. Nathan: There are all sorts of calamities and disasters and only one person survives and it's just the messenger and he comes and says, "Job, awful news, everybody died. All your sheep have died, all your camels have died." Messinger after messenger. Ailsa: Yeah, and then his friends pop up. Nathan: He's got three friends. Ailsa: Three friends, they pop up. They're like so good at the beginning, they're like hey we're just going to sit with you because you're like suffering and terrible things. Nathan: They just sit in silence don't they? Ailsa: I'm like, I'm going to write that down, that's good. And then they start, then it starts being this back and forth. RIght so one friend will talk for a bit and then Job will answer. Next friend, Job answers and it's like that for a lot of chapters. Nathan: I think there are three cycles of that. Yes and then a fourth friend turns up out of nowhere. Elihu, something like that. Ailsa: He pops up. Nathan: And he's young and he brash and he gets the job done and he disagrees with Job and he disagrees with Job and he disagrees with the friends, but he honors God. He lifts God up. He has a very high view of God. And what's tempting while we're reading Job and what's hard is that each person is bringing their perspective. Each person is true, but it's not kinda not universally true. Like his friends are saying, well you must have done something wrong and as you're reading it you're like yeah Job has certainly done something wrong. Ailsa: I always think that. Nathan: Yeah, there's no the way that you're perfect. Ailsa: He's a human. Right? Nathan: Yeah. And then Job's like I've done nothing wrong and then Elihu comes and it's just like who do you trust? Who do you believe through the whole thing? Ailsa: Yeah, I'm not sure. Nathan: And you don't really have any clarity through most of the book. Ailsa: No. Nathan: Until, finally, in some of the last chapters, God turns up. Ailsa: Yep. Nathan: And boy does he ever turn up. He comes in in a whirlwind. And basically tells Job, stand up, dress like a man. Ailsa: Dress like a man? Nathan: I think he says that, like, dress yourself like a man. Ailsa: I don't know what that means. Nathan: I don't know. Ailsa: At that point, put a dress on, Right? Nathan: Probably, oh yeah. Moving on. And God just lets him have it, He's like, you're not god, I am, and where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth, where were you when I made it snow. When I made it rain? Have you seen the heavenly storehouses, you know, filled with snow? Have you seen these mountain tops? Have you seen the depths of the ocean? Were you there in deep dark space when I did this and that? And Job is just dumbfounded, there's nothing that he can say. He's done. Ailsa: He's done, God has the last word, and then he basically gives him double back at the end. Nathan: Yep. Ailsa: Which is another hard bit. Nathan: Only after rebuking his friends. He's like you guys, you treated Job wrong, The three friends, Elihu never gets another mention as far as I can remember. Ailsa: I don't think so. Nathan: And then Job, you need to pray for your friends. Ailsa: Yeah. Nathan: So that they can be restored as well. Ailsa: So, Thinking about those friends, because most of Job is about the friends, what do they tell us about whether God is just or whether we're seeing an unjust God? Nathan: His friends have a very simplistic view of the world. Ailsa: Yeah. Nathan: It's very black and white. Either God is good, and therefore God rewards good people or because you're doing so poorly in life, surely you've done something wrong. God's just you're doing bad so you must be the bad guy. It's a very black and white world view. And I think that like, if we ever say, you know, as I did at the start of this video, Yeah, God's just, I've got all the answers. Ailsa: Yeah, you're just being like them. Nathan: No, I want to clarify that, God is just, right? Like I thorough, thorough believe that. But when I say that I have all the answers I've got the worldview that's going to solve everything, pull everything together, what it does is it basically turns you into a judgemental person. Ailsa: Yeah. Nathan: And that's what happens to his friends. Is that they become very judgemental. They start making up stuff, surely you've tortured widows, or you've robbed widows. Surely you've done this, surely you've, you know, not fed the people that are in need that come to you. Surely you've turned them away empty handed. Or something like that. They just make up these horrible accusations. Ailsa: Well, they start trying to work out what Job's been doing wrong. To make sense. Which we still do, right? We still, like to think oh this is happening to someone they are suffering in this way, we like to think we're more sophisticated than this. But we like, we like victim blame. Nathan: Oh yeah. Ailsa: They are like classic victim blamers. Nathan: That's exactly what is happening here. Ailsa: The thing I find interesting though is that they, so at the end, and you did mention this, God is like so ticked off at them. And they've actually stood up, they have like, They have stood up and said God is just, Job you must be wrong. Which, you know we're saying that's not very nice, that's judgemental. But like, they seem like they're on the side of God. But then like, he's really ticked off at them. Like Job basically has to save them. Nathan: That's a great point. Ailsa: What are we supposed to do with that? Like they seem pro-God. Nathan: Well, don't be a judgemental, religious. Oh..  Yeah? Like, oh I've got access to God, therefore, you're doing bad, you must be doing wrong. God is more ticked off and that's like a theme in the bible, Jesus to the Pharisees, Paul to the Galatians. Ailsa: Oh that’s true. It's not like an original to Job moment. Nathan: I mean, yeah it's early in, well, I don't know, we can talk about history about when it was written but yeah, it's a theme through all of the bible isn't it? Ailsa: Yeah. Nathan: God does not like religious bigotry. Ailsa: Yeah. Man, they just think they're doing the right thing though. The fourth friend, He also thinks God is just though. But it is different? Nathan: I don't think he pins it on, he doesn't' pin it on Job. Ailsa: No, I think he's a bit annoyed at Job. I think maybe he's annoyed at Job for how he, how he blames God at one point, I think. Nathan: Well, that's fair enough, God doesn't get mad at Elihu, the fourth friend. Ailsa: No, I don't think so. That's the other thing, like, we see with Job, we see someone who does get annoyed at God. Like God is not annoyed at Job at the end. That's actually interesting. He's annoyed at those friends, he's not annoyed at Job. Job has accused God of possibly being unjust. Nathan: Wow, yeah. So Job has just brought his emotions to God. Ailsa: Yeah. Nathan: After going back and forth with his friends he's like that's it I want to talk to God I want him to prove himself to me. And I think that's something that like King David does. He brings all of his emotions to God. It's similar to what Job does. And I think that God understands like this world is tough and we want to see where he is and what he's doing. But on the other hand, he's also a lot, a lot bigger than we can understand and fathom so we don't always get the answers that we're looking for. Ailsa: No I don't think that you get any of the answers. So like you're left, you read Job and you think, ok so why is this dude suffering? And actually, you're kind of given the answer at the beginning, right?  You've got like God and satan having a chat and you know the reason that job is suffering in this instance is because satan sort of thought that he should have a go at him. And God was like, OK. So you see that, but there's no real reason outside of that. And Job never knows. Like he never gets the answer right? Nathan: No. He doesn't. and he doesn't get an explanation for why he gets everything back. And there's never even an attempt at a reason. Ailsa: No, it's like it's not even bothering to answer that. Nathan: No. Ailsa: And the God and satan bit is very unsatisfactory. Nathan: Oh yeah. And I think that's the point. It's supposed to be unsatisfactory. Ailsa: That's terrible, we hate that. Nathan: Well like, yeah, but like, bad stuff happens and we never get the answer in life. and so that's basically what Job is opening up. The world is not black and white. Good stuff happens to bad people. Bad stuff happens to good people. But that does not make God unjust. Ailsa: Oh man. Nathan: Alright, so we are right now reading through the Bible chronologically. And so it appears kind of halfway kind of after Genesis 11 you go to Job. What we've seen is that there's this satan character, running around, you know, as a snake. Ailsa: That's true. Nathan: And then in Genesis 3, God limits his authority in some way. Like, he says, cursed are you. You're going to be on your belly, eat the dust of the earth. That God in some way limits satan’s authority. And satan doesn't like this. And so in Job what I see is satan saying, Yeah of course people still like you God, you've taken away what I'm allowed to do with them. And it's like if you've ever been using an umbrella on a rainy day, and you're like, has the rain stopped? How bad is it out there? You pull it back. What hits Job is like a welter, a torrential downpour of rain. Like, yeah, satan is still at large, he's still a bad guy, but God got him on lockdown. So he's still able to go around and do his accusing thing and his lying thing but he's not going to just drop a house on your kids. Ailsa: Ok, that makes sense so you've got like, you've got like the limiting of satan in that first bit of Genesis and then you see how that actually plays out on Job. Nathan: So that's the way I see it as we read it chronologically that's what I see happening. Ailsa: Rather than, rather than it being like, God is punishing Job. Nathan: Yes. Ailsa: He just takes his thing away. Nathan: His grace. So like grace is something that we don't deserve. We never earn or deserve God's grace and so God is constantly I believe extending grace to every being on earth, making our lives better than what we deserve all the time. And here in Job we see a sneak peek at what it could be like if God did not limit the evil powers of this world. Ailsa: Yeah. Nathan: So that's what I see when I read it chronologically. Ailsa: Yeah, and where does it normally, what do we learn about the book from where it normally sits in our Bible? Nathan: Normally, it sits with the wisdom literature. And you get Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Job. And I love the work that the Bible Project did on this explaining the evolution of wisdom literature, they build one on top of the other. So, Proverbs has this very simplistic kind of black and white view of the world. If you do good, good stuff is going to happen to you. If you do bad, if you sleep in, and you don't work then you're going to be poor. And that's mostly true. But there's always the exception. And then Ecclesiastics comes along and says the wicked prosper. What's the point of life? And it kinda tears up the groundwork of Proverbs. And then Job comes along and says, yeah that's all true, but you know what? God's still just. He sits on his throne. His wisdom is way beyond our wisdom and we've got to trust him whether we like it or not. And that's like really really hard. Ailsa: Yeah. Nathan: I think the authors knew that from the very start. And that's why Job struggles with it, that's why his tree black and white friends struggle with it. Elihu never even really gets his head around it. Ailsa: Yeah. Nathan: It's really tough. Ailsa: At least we see represented people struggling with it though. Nathan: Yeah, yeah. Ailsa: It's like, it's ok to like really struggle with it. Nathan: The nature of sin; and I'm thinking Adam and Eve fell and what they did was they said, we're not going to trust you as God, we're going to take our trust from you and pull it inward. All of a sudden, the universal center of right and wrong is going to rest here [in me]. And so when bad things happen to me I'm going to say this is wrong. And God's saying no, the worlds quite messed up now and so to accomplish ultimate good you're going to think that it's wrong. Your little world is going to experience something that does not feel good for you in the moment. Ailsa: That is super hard. Nathan: And so God is asking for us to expand our world and allow our world to be bigger than us in our suffering. Ailsa: Ooo, it's like such a hard one to read. This is why people are like, oh Job. Nathan: Yeah, so Job is super uplifting. But I believe it is because bad stuff is happening. But what Job is saying is that there is reason, there is a point. That God is still in control. And that Romans chapter 8, we bandied about quite a lot, or it can be bandied about, and I don't want to just use it tritely, but I believe it points in, it funnels in to Job here. "All things work together for good for those who love God and are called according to his purposes." God is working stuff for good. Ailsa: But on a much bigger scale than we can comprehend basically. Nathan: Yes it does not mean that at the end of your life you know, on your deathbed, God is going to turn up and be like, well here's why your cat died when you were three, Your granny died when you were seven, you know, your father left you when you were twelve. He's not going to do that. Sometimes we get glimpses of that in the world and most of the time... No, I believe that when you walk with God you do get the narrative kinda unfolding. Ailsa: Do you mean like you do understand more of why things happen sometimes? Nathan: Yes, but you do gotta hold on for a long time. Ailsa: Yeah, and it's not also like, 'like for like'. Like you, you don't get to see like oh, you sin - this happens. Or you're like good - this happens. Like it's more complicated. Nathan: Your cat dies at three so you can go into veterinary school and solve cat AIDS. Ailsa: Or not even that. Like the, if you're a good person, then you get good blessing. Or, you know, you follow God and then you get a good thing. Like what Satan accuses Job at the beginning of only doing it for what he can get out of God. Nathan: Yeah, so we've got to follow God because he's God? Ailsa: Yeah. It kinda seems like that because that's kinda what it says on the end. God's like I am God and bigger than your, any of your stuff. Nathan: Yeah. Ailsa: Yeah. Nathan: He deserves it, he's God and we're not. Even though our heart cries out, "yes I am yes I am." Ailsa: Yeah, I know. We're like but surely I understand and Job's like, you don't understand. Nathan: I've got enough wisdom! Ailsa: And that's Job. Yeah, we get to see a man wrestling with just not understanding. Nathan: Yes. Ailsa: Yeah. And he gets all this stuff back at the end. But it's not because he was good. Right? I think God makes that clear, it's just grace on the end. Nathan: It's just grace. There's all sorts of little droplets of grace all the way through. All the way through Job. Job keeps referencing and alluding to these incredible Christological foreshadowing pieces. Ailsa: What do you mean by 'Christological foreshadowing pieces' because that's a whole bunch of turms. Nathan: So Job keeps using these phrases that the only answer to these phrases is Jesus. The only way that this is ever going to be solved is Jesus. So at one point he's like, 'I wish that I had an advocate who could place his hand on God and place his hand on me.' I'm like, well who's going to touch heaven and earth at the same time? Ailsa: Jesus. Nathan: Jesus. Another point he says, "For I know my Redeemer lives and shall stand upon the earth." Who's this redeemer, who's going to stand on the earth? Jesus. Right? Ailsa: Yeah. Nathan: And then ultimately the way that Job suffers, everything around him dies, he has basically died. LIke to everything, to the world, to his wife, to his kids, to everything around him is dead. And then God says, 'this is the guy who is going to restore these self-righteous friends back to God.' And even Job himself is a little bit like a Christ figure. Ailsa: Yeah, because he keeps being, standing in the gap for these people. Nathan: He stands in the gap for his friends, that's right.  Oh gosh, yeah, for his kids at first. Ailsa: Yeah, for his kids on the front end and then for his friends on the back end, right? Oh, it's all about Jesus. Nathan: It is all about Jesus. Or you can read it. Ailsa: All about Jesus. Nathan: I think Jesus read it all about Jesus. Ailsa: Probably, probably. Still, but, I think we're still left, I think it's all about Jesus, but I think we're still left with it's ok to be grappling with this stuff. Nathan: Yeah, it's a lifelong struggle, it really is. And for somebody who is struggling it's just, you kinda have to hold on, just keep going, trusting that God is good, trusting that your Redeemer lives, has stood upon the earth. That God is crushing suffering. And will one day fully and finally make it right. Ailsa: Yeah and on that note, Job. Nathan:  Yeah, Job it's a struggle. Ailsa: It's a struggle. Nathan: The struggle is real. Ailsa: It's an important one though because the struggle is real in real life. Job, I don't want to say done because that's not Job done. Done. Nathan: Job, the conversation is opened. Ailsa: Yeah. Nathan: We're finished opening the conversation. Yeah that's a good way of putting it. Ailsa: And Job we're finished opening your conversation, and done. Nathan: Moving on. Ailsa: That was About That Bible with Every Nation NYC. You can follow along the same reading plan as us and you'll find the link for that in the notes and you can read too. Don't forget you can also follow us on Instagram and twitter @AboutThatBible and you can find all our podcasts at everynationnyc.org or all the places that you can find podcasts. See you later guys. SHOW TRANSCRIPT: Ailsa: Welcome to About That Bible with Every Nation NYC, we are here to help you get more out of that Bible. We are reading a plan at the moment and you will find that plan in the notes if you want to follow along too. We're going to discuss different bits as we read along. You can also follow us on Instagram or twitter @AboutThatBible or go to our website everynationnyc.org for all of our podcasts there. But without further ado let's talk about that Bible. My name is Ailsa this is Nathan we're going to talk: Job. Nathan: Alright. Ailsa: I feel like every time we come to talk about a book of the Bible it's always like oh my goodness this is a crazy one, but here we are again Job. Nathan: This one is definitely no exception, it's a beast. Ailsa: Yeah, it's Job. True confession, until very recently, in fact until we did this plan I don't think I'd read the whole of Job. Nathan: Ok. Ailsa: Because it had always been like, Job, this is really depressing and meaty. And I put it off. Nathan: I definitely don't blame you. I think I've only read it in its entirety maybe twice or three times. It's not like the most uplifting thing, is it? Ailsa: No, and that's why we're going to talk about the main point of Job, and it's not a hugely uplifting topic, but here we go. So, I think Job is talking about whether the world works in a just way and whether God is just. Nathan: Yeah! Ailsa: Yeah, let's start by summarizing Job and then we can come back to the weather God is just. You know that really small question. Nathan: I mean the simple answer is yes, right? Ailsa: Is it? I think that's what we like to call trite. Nathan: Podcast, done! Ailsa: Trite, simple and trite. Let's try to summarize job first so we know what we're talking about. What is Job? What's going on? Nathan: It's an immense book, it's 40 some odd chapters long if not longer? Ailsa: Yeah. Nathan: And basically we open and God is holding court in heaven. God is surrounded by other spiritual beings. Ailsa: Which you do not get very often in the Bible I should add. Nathan: So yeah, you have this heavenly scene. Ailsa: It's like a God chat, yeah. Nathan: We don't know who's seeing this we don't know who's narrating this but there he is. And out of the midst comes stain and sais... actually, no, God says... How does that start? Ailsa: Well, I think he's like, "oh Job". Nathan: God's just bragging on Job. Ailsa: I think so and then satan's like, he's only good because he wants things from you. Nathan: In any case, either God or satan raises the subject matter of Job and satan’s like, exactly, he's only serving you because you're so good to him God. Ailsa: Yeah, and then we move on to, well, then satan's how about I prove to you that I'm right, God's like how about I prove to you that I'm right and then God's like ok you can go test Job basically. Nathan: Yeah. Ailsa: Then Job has like a terrible time. Nathan: His life goes totally sideways. Ailsa: Terrible. Nathan: Up until that point he'd been a very righteous person. He'd served God, he'd made sacrifices on behalf of his children in case they'd got up to a little mischief while they'd been partying. And I love likes how teenagers, you know, in ancient Hebrew culture. Ailsa: They were also being teenagers. Nathan: Yeah, they're basically the same. And so Job's praying for them, he's praying for his wife, he's working hard, he's living for God the best he can and then everything starts collapsing around him. Literally, I think a house falls on his children, his animals die. Ailsa: Lots of people come and like take away all his different kinds of animals. I think there are different people that come and it's irrelevant but I think it's kinda funny, it's not funny obviously, but I think you know what I mean. Nathan: There are all sorts of calamities and disasters and only one person survives and it's just the messenger and he comes and says, "Job, awful news, everybody died. All your sheep have died, all your camels have died." Messinger after messenger. Ailsa: Yeah, and then his friends pop up. Nathan: He's got three friends. Ailsa: Three friends, they pop up. They're like so good at the beginning, they're like hey we're just going to sit with you because you're like suffering and terrible things. Nathan: They just sit in silence don't they? Ailsa: I'm like, I'm going to write that down, that's good. And then they start, then it starts being this back and forth. RIght so one friend will talk for a bit and then Job will answer. Next friend, Job answers and it's like that for a lot of chapters. Nathan: I think there are three cycles of that. Yes and then a fourth friend turns up out of nowhere. Elihu, something like that. Ailsa: He pops up. Nathan: And he's young and he brash and he gets the job done and he disagrees with Job and he disagrees with Job and he disagrees with the friends, but he honors God. He lifts God up. He has a very high view of God. And what's tempting while we're reading Job and what's hard is that each person is bringing their perspective. Each person is true, but it's not kinda not universally true. Like his friends are saying, well you must have done something wrong and as you're reading it you're like yeah Job has certainly done something wrong. Ailsa: I always think that. Nathan: Yeah, there's no the way that you're perfect. Ailsa: He's a human. Right? Nathan: Yeah. And then Job's like I've done nothing wrong and then Elihu comes and it's just like who do you trust? Who do you believe through the whole thing? Ailsa: Yeah, I'm not sure. Nathan: And you don't really have any clarity through most of the book. Ailsa: No. Nathan: Until, finally, in some of the last chapters, God turns up. Ailsa: Yep. Nathan: And boy does he ever turn up. He comes in in a whirlwind. And basically tells Job, stand up, dress like a man. Ailsa: Dress like a man? Nathan: I think he says that, like, dress yourself like a man. Ailsa: I don't know what that means. Nathan: I don't know. Ailsa: At that point, put a dress on, Right? Nathan: Probably, oh yeah. Moving on. And God just lets him have it, He's like, you're not god, I am, and where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth, where were you when I made it snow. When I made it rain? Have you seen the heavenly storehouses, you know, filled with snow? Have you seen these mountain tops? Have you seen the depths of the ocean? Were you there in deep dark space when I did this and that? And Job is just dumbfounded, there's nothing that he can say. He's done. Ailsa: He's done, God has the last word, and then he basically gives him double back at the end. Nathan: Yep. Ailsa: Which is another hard bit. Nathan: Only after rebuking his friends. He's like you guys, you treated Job wrong, The three friends, Elihu never gets another mention as far as I can remember. Ailsa: I don't think so. Nathan: And then Job, you need to pray for your friends. Ailsa: Yeah. Nathan: So that they can be restored as well. Ailsa: So, Thinking about those friends, because most of Job is about the friends, what do they tell us about whether God is just or whether we're seeing an unjust God? Nathan: His friends have a very simplistic view of the world. Ailsa: Yeah. Nathan: It's very black and white. Either God is good, and therefore God rewards good people or because you're doing so poorly in life, surely you've done something wrong. God's just you're doing bad so you must be the bad guy. It's a very black and white world view. And I think that like, if we ever say, you know, as I did at the start of this video, Yeah, God's just, I've got all the answers. Ailsa: Yeah, you're just being like them. Nathan: No, I want to clarify that, God is just, right? Like I thorough, thorough believe that. But when I say that I have all the answers I've got the worldview that's going to solve everything, pull everything together, what it does is it basically turns you into a judgemental person. Ailsa: Yeah. Nathan: And that's what happens to his friends. Is that they become very judgemental. They start making up stuff, surely you've tortured widows, or you've robbed widows. Surely you've done this, surely you've, you know, not fed the people that are in need that come to you. Surely you've turned them away empty handed. Or something like that. They just make up these horrible accusations. Ailsa: Well, they start trying to work out what Job's been doing wrong. To make sense. Which we still do, right? We still, like to think oh this is happening to someone they are suffering in this way, we like to think we're more sophisticated than this. But we like, we like victim blame. Nathan: Oh yeah. Ailsa: They are like classic victim blamers. Nathan: That's exactly what is happening here. Ailsa: The thing I find interesting though is that they, so at the end, and you did mention this, God is like so ticked off at them. And they've actually stood up, they have like, They have stood up and said God is just, Job you must be wrong. Which, you know we're saying that's not very nice, that's judgemental. But like, they seem like they're on the side of God. But then like, he's really ticked off at them. Like Job basically has to save them. Nathan: That's a great point. Ailsa: What are we supposed to do with that? Like they seem pro-God. Nathan: Well, don't be a judgemental, religious. Oh..  Yeah? Like, oh I've got access to God, therefore, you're doing bad, you must be doing wrong. God is more ticked off and that's like a theme in the bible, Jesus to the Pharisees, Paul to the Galatians. Ailsa: Oh that’s true. It's not like an original to Job moment. Nathan: I mean, yeah it's early in, well, I don't know, we can talk about history about when it was written but yeah, it's a theme through all of the bible isn't it? Ailsa: Yeah. Nathan: God does not like religious bigotry. Ailsa: Yeah. Man, they just think they're doing the right thing though. The fourth friend, He also thinks God is just though. But it is different? Nathan: I don't think he pins it on, he doesn't' pin it on Job. Ailsa: No, I think he's a bit annoyed at Job. I think maybe he's annoyed at Job for how he, how he blames God at one point, I think. Nathan: Well, that's fair enough, God doesn't get mad at Elihu, the fourth friend. Ailsa: No, I don't think so. That's the other thing, like, we see with Job, we see someone who does get annoyed at God. Like God is not annoyed at Job at the end. That's actually interesting. He's annoyed at those friends, he's not annoyed at Job. Job has accused God of possibly being unjust. Nathan: Wow, yeah. So Job has just brought his emotions to God. Ailsa: Yeah. Nathan: After going back and forth with his friends he's like that's it I want to talk to God I want him to prove himself to me. And I think that's something that like King David does. He brings all of his emotions to God. It's similar to what Job does. And I think that God understands like this world is tough and we want to see where he is and what he's doing. But on the other hand, he's also a lot, a lot bigger than we can understand and fathom so we don't always get the answers that we're looking for. Ailsa: No I don't think that you get any of the answers. So like you're left, you read Job and you think, ok so why is this dude suffering? And actually, you're kind of given the answer at the beginning, right?  You've got like God and satan having a chat and you know the reason that job is suffering in this instance is because satan sort of thought that he should have a go at him. And God was like, OK. So you see that, but there's no real reason outside of that. And Job never knows. Like he never gets the answer right? Nathan: No. He doesn't. and he doesn't get an explanation for why he gets everything back. And there's never even an attempt at a reason. Ailsa: No, it's like it's not even bothering to answer that. Nathan: No. Ailsa: And the God and satan bit is very unsatisfactory. Nathan: Oh yeah. And I think that's the point. It's supposed to be unsatisfactory. Ailsa: That's terrible, we hate that. Nathan: Well like, yeah, but like, bad stuff happens and we never get the answer in life. and so that's basically what Job is opening up. The world is not black and white. Good stuff happens to bad people. Bad stuff happens to good people. But that does not make God unjust. Ailsa: Oh man. Nathan: Alright, so we are right now reading through the Bible chronologically. And so it appears kind of halfway kind of after Genesis 11 you go to Job. What we've seen is that there's this satan character, running around, you know, as a snake. Ailsa: That's true. Nathan: And then in Genesis 3, God limits his authority in some way. Like, he says, cursed are you. You're going to be on your belly, eat the dust of the earth. That God in some way limits satan’s authority. And satan doesn't like this. And so in Job what I see is satan saying, Yeah of course people still like you God, you've taken away what I'm allowed to do with them. And it's like if you've ever been using an umbrella on a rainy day, and you're like, has the rain stopped? How bad is it out there? You pull it back. What hits Job is like a welter, a torrential downpour of rain. Like, yeah, satan is still at large, he's still a bad guy, but God got him on lockdown. So he's still able to go around and do his accusing thing and his lying thing but he's not going to just drop a house on your kids. Ailsa: Ok, that makes sense so you've got like, you've got like the limiting of satan in that first bit of Genesis and then you see how that actually plays out on Job. Nathan: So that's the way I see it as we read it chronologically that's what I see happening. Ailsa: Rather than, rather than it being like, God is punishing Job. Nathan: Yes. Ailsa: He just takes his thing away. Nathan: His grace. So like grace is something that we don't deserve. We never earn or deserve God's grace and so God is constantly I believe extending grace to every being on earth, making our lives better than what we deserve all the time. And here in Job we see a sneak peek at what it could be like if God did not limit the evil powers of this world. Ailsa: Yeah. Nathan: So that's what I see when I read it chronologically. Ailsa: Yeah, and where does it normally, what do we learn about the book from where it normally sits in our Bible? Nathan: Normally, it sits with the wisdom literature. And you get Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Job. And I love the work that the Bible Project did on this explaining the evolution of wisdom literature, they build one on top of the other. So, Proverbs has this very simplistic kind of black and white view of the world. If you do good, good stuff is going to happen to you. If you do bad, if you sleep in, and you don't work then you're going to be poor. And that's mostly true. But there's always the exception. And then Ecclesiastics comes along and says the wicked prosper. What's the point of life? And it kinda tears up the groundwork of Proverbs. And then Job comes along and says, yeah that's all true, but you know what? God's still just. He sits on his throne. His wisdom is way beyond our wisdom and we've got to trust him whether we like it or not. And that's like really really hard. Ailsa: Yeah. Nathan: I think the authors knew that from the very start. And that's why Job struggles with it, that's why his tree black and white friends struggle with it. Elihu never even really gets his head around it. Ailsa: Yeah. Nathan: It's really tough. Ailsa: At least we see represented people struggling with it though. Nathan: Yeah, yeah. Ailsa: It's like, it's ok to like really struggle with it. Nathan: The nature of sin; and I'm thinking Adam and Eve fell and what they did was they said, we're not going to trust you as God, we're going to take our trust from you and pull it inward. All of a sudden, the universal center of right and wrong is going to rest here [in me]. And so when bad things happen to me I'm going to say this is wrong. And God's saying no, the worlds quite messed up now and so to accomplish ultimate good you're going to think that it's wrong. Your little world is going to experience something that does not feel good for you in the moment. Ailsa: That is super hard. Nathan: And so God is asking for us to expand our world and allow our world to be bigger than us in our suffering. Ailsa: Ooo, it's like such a hard one to read. This is why people are like, oh Job. Nathan: Yeah, so Job is super uplifting. But I believe it is because bad stuff is happening. But what Job is saying is that there is reason, there is a point. That God is still in control. And that Romans chapter 8, we bandied about quite a lot, or it can be bandied about, and I don't want to just use it tritely, but I believe it points in, it funnels in to Job here. "All things work together for good for those who love God and are called according to his purposes." God is working stuff for good. Ailsa: But on a much bigger scale than we can comprehend basically. Nathan: Yes it does not mean that at the end of your life you know, on your deathbed, God is going to turn up and be like, well here's why your cat died when you were three, Your granny died when you were seven, you know, your father left you when you were twelve. He's not going to do that. Sometimes we get glimpses of that in the world and most of the time... No, I believe that when you walk with God you do get the narrative kinda unfolding. Ailsa: Do you mean like you do understand more of why things happen sometimes? Nathan: Yes, but you do gotta hold on for a long time. Ailsa: Yeah, and it's not also like, 'like for like'. Like you, you don't get to see like oh, you sin - this happens. Or you're like good - this happens. Like it's more complicated. Nathan: Your cat dies at three so you can go into veterinary school and solve cat AIDS. Ailsa: Or not even that. Like the, if you're a good person, then you get good blessing. Or, you know, you follow God and then you get a good thing. Like what Satan accuses Job at the beginning of only doing it for what he can get out of God. Nathan: Yeah, so we've got to follow God because he's God? Ailsa: Yeah. It kinda seems like that because that's kinda what it says on the end. God's like I am God and bigger than your, any of your stuff. Nathan: Yeah. Ailsa: Yeah. Nathan: He deserves it, he's God and we're not. Even though our heart cries out, "yes I am yes I am." Ailsa: Yeah, I know. We're like but surely I understand and Job's like, you don't understand. Nathan: I've got enough wisdom! Ailsa: And that's Job. Yeah, we get to see a man wrestling with just not understanding. Nathan: Yes. Ailsa: Yeah. And he gets all this stuff back at the end. But it's not because he was good. Right? I think God makes that clear, it's just grace on the end. Nathan: It's just grace. There's all sorts of little droplets of grace all the way through. All the way through Job. Job keeps referencing and alluding to these incredible Christological foreshadowing pieces. Ailsa: What do you mean by 'Christological foreshadowing pieces' because that's a whole bunch of turms. Nathan: So Job keeps using these phrases that the only answer to these phrases is Jesus. The only way that this is ever going to be solved is Jesus. So at one point he's like, 'I wish that I had an advocate who could place his hand on God and place his hand on me.' I'm like, well who's going to touch heaven and earth at the same time? Ailsa: Jesus. Nathan: Jesus. Another point he says, "For I know my Redeemer lives and shall stand upon the earth." Who's this redeemer, who's going to stand on the earth? Jesus. Right? Ailsa: Yeah. Nathan: And then ultimately the way that Job suffers, everything around him dies, he has basically died. LIke to everything, to the world, to his wife, to his kids, to everything around him is dead. And then God says, 'this is the guy who is going to restore these self-righteous friends back to God.' And even Job himself is a little bit like a Christ figure. Ailsa: Yeah, because he keeps being, standing in the gap for these people. Nathan: He stands in the gap for his friends, that's right.  Oh gosh, yeah, for his kids at first. Ailsa: Yeah, for his kids on the front end and then for his friends on the back end, right? Oh, it's all about Jesus. Nathan: It is all about Jesus. Or you can read it. Ailsa: All about Jesus. Nathan: I think Jesus read it all about Jesus. Ailsa: Probably, probably. Still, but, I think we're still left, I think it's all about Jesus, but I think we're still left with it's ok to be grappling with this stuff. Nathan: Yeah, it's a lifelong struggle, it really is. And for somebody who is struggling it's just, you kinda have to hold on, just keep going, trusting that God is good, trusting that your Redeemer lives, has stood upon the earth. That God is crushing suffering. And will one day fully and finally make it right. Ailsa: Yeah and on that note, Job. Nathan:  Yeah, Job it's a struggle. Ailsa: It's a struggle. Nathan: The struggle is real. Ailsa: It's an important one though because the struggle is real in real life. Job, I don't want to say done because that's not Job done. Done. Nathan: Job, the conversation is opened. Ailsa: Yeah. Nathan: We're finished opening the conversation. Yeah that's a good way of putting it. Ailsa: And Job we're finished opening your conversation, and done. Nathan: Moving on. Ailsa: That was About That Bible with Every Nation NYC. You can follow along the same reading plan as us and you'll find the link for that in the notes and you can read too. Don't forget you can also follow us on Instagram and twitter @AboutThatBible and you can find all our podcasts at everynationnyc.org or all the places that you can find podcasts. See you later guys.

Answers Bible Curriculum Second Edition Unit 4 Lesson 32 This week in Sunday school, we briefly leave Genesis to consider the life of Job. Why did God bring such suffering on righteous Job? What is the main lesson of the book? And how should we respond to those who suggest that trials and even illnesses… The post Job’s Suffering appeared first on Calvary Community Church.

Takeaways Successful Customers Trumps Revenue: The goal of sales should not be revenue at all costs. It’s our job to find people we can make successful through the value prop we’re pitching. Rather than focusing solely on the signed contract and commission check, make sure the customers you close are going to find value in what they bought 90 days later. Buyers Don’t Have to Talk to Salespeople: 20 to 30 years ago, every buyer had to talk to a salesperson. Today, buyers can watch demos, compare and research alternative products, and even get ballpark pricing online, all before reaching out to talk to a salesperson. In the shifting world of buyer empowerment, you have to provide value in each interaction with a prospective customer. Live Your Buyer’s Job: What does your prospect’s daily job look like? What’s their role in their company? What are their goals? How do they quantify it? What happens if they don’t achieve it? It’s not enough to just ask those questions. When looking at things through their lens, you can really dig into what they’re thinking before they even look to buy. Full Notes https://www.salestuners.com/mark-roberge/  Book Recommendation The Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda Sponsor Costello – What if every sales rep inherited the habits of your best rep? With Costello, they do.

This month is a bit different in that it is me on someone else's “show.” Dr. Jesse Green has a podcast down in Australia. He is also an author of a book that should be every dentist's required reading. Jesse and I discuss marketing and dentistry. Take a listen as I and Jesse discuss the trials and tribulations that all entrepreneurs go through. Just a few of the topics we discuss are: Putting butts in seatsWhen the phone rings too muchHaving a business rather than a jobWhat is happening to the middleGlimpses into the future of dentistryCareful around scalingRegional DominationSifting through reality and fictionInfluencing ProductionAnd, much, much more. . .

We would like your feedback on today's podcast by answering this quick two-minute survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MS2T6P6. Thank you so much for your support.   My guest today is a gentleman who knows more about fraud than just about anyone else in the accounting and finance profession: Gary Zeune, CPA, Managing Director of The Pros & The Cons.   The Pros & The Cons is the only speaker bureau in the country specializing in white-collar criminals. His 40 plus ex-con speakers tell the stories of how and why they embezzled, took kickbacks, and cooked the books to the tune of up to $2.7 billion. His speakers include Mark Morse, a former CFO at ZZZZ Best; Paul Allen, an ex-bank CEO; and Dunlap Cannon, the largest real estate closing attorney in Memphis.   But regardless of what kind of entity they worked at, regardless of the dollar amount, there are several really common elements between everyone who commits fraud – the biggest one being that they don't think they're going to get caught. To put it simply, ego gets in the way.   So, why would someone be so stupid to think they aren't going to get caught?   Well, consider this: have you ever broken the speed limit while driving? Everybody, including me and Gary, have done. It's illegal, so why do we do it? We do it because we think we're going to get away with it – just the same as somebody cheating on their expense report or cooking the books at the bank for $2.7 billion.   People say, "Well, I'd never let that happen to me." Well, when you get in your car and you go on the freeway, most of us start going the speed limit. Then, you go two miles over. Then, you're three miles over. Then, five. After you're driving for an hour, you might be going 10, 15 miles over the speed limit. What happens is when your brain is bombarded by constant stimuli, the same stimuli, your brain becomes desensitized.   That's why frauds always start little and get bigger, and bigger, and bigger.   Most people think that there is a bright line on ethical behavior, but that's not the way it works. Ethics is not absolute. Ethics is situational.   So you might think going just five or 10 miles over the speed limit isn’t so bad, but would you break the law by driving 30 or 40 miles over the speed limit? Most of us the answer is no, most of the time, but what about when you have a medical emergency and you're taking your child to the hospital? Your child's health and well-being is more important than you staying five miles over the speed limit, so you change your behavior and break the law even more because there's something more important to you in this situation than the speed limit.   So, if you don't do something about fraud, it’s just going to grow – which also means you need to know how fraud works so that you can identify it.   You may get an expense report for $1000, including a $12 fake cab. If you don't bust someone over it, assuming you catch it, and then make the punishment worse than the crime, they're going to do it again. “And it will get bigger, and bigger, and bigger. That's where it always starts.”   Gary shares a number of great fraud stories in the episode, and you can learn even more by reading some of the following articles he wrote or contributed to:   Scott London, Ex-Auditor From Insider-Trading Scheme, Is Out of Prison, Has a Job What do Fraud, Ethics and Strategy have in common? Fraudsters in Demand as Speakers Amid White-Collar Crackdown - Risk & Compliance - WSJ Prison-Bound KPMG Ex-Partner Remorseful for Insider Tips - WSJ Former KPMG Partner Scott London Speaks out Before Starting Prison Term - Accounting Today WSJ Special Report - White Collar Criminals for Hire - From the Penitentiary to the Podium Confessions of an insider trader on the eve of his prison sentence - WSJ MarketWatch Forbes Former KPMG Partner Scott London Shares Cautionary Tale Before Prison Former KPMG Partner Scott London to Hold CPE-Eligible Webcast on Ethics Before He Goes to Prison for Insider Trading Ever Thought, 'How Did He Get Promoted?' Here's How - WSJ How to Tell If Your Coworkers Are Using Their Manipulative Powers for Good or Evil - At Work - WSJ What Corporate Climbers Can Teach Us - WSJ   Resources: Learn more at http://www.theprosandthecons.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gzfraud/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gzfraud   -- Change Your Mindset is produced by Podcast Masters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When you think about teachers, what do you picture? Someone making a mediocre salary living paycheck to paycheck? Me too – but what if I told you there was a way to make over 100K teaching, pay down your debt, and travel at the same time?Meet Amanda Swartz from Every Further Mile, our guest on this episode who shares how she made over $100,000 teaching and living abroad with her family and was able to bank a ton of cash while doing so.Questions I AskSo, you’re telling me that you can make over 100,000k while traveling and teaching abroad? I’ve got to know how you do this.You talk in detail about how you chose to teach in the Middle East – someplace that most people wouldn’t think about going to as a first choice. What attracted you to that region?Walk us through the steps if we did want to teach aboard – where do we start?What is the biggest lesson you learned about teaching abroad?What does the future look like for you - will you teach abroad again, and where?What You'll LearnHow to ace the teaching abroad interview + land the jobWhat countries will offer you the most money for teaching abroadHow to determine if teaching abroad is a good option for you + what type of degree do you needWhat your first day at work will look like (and why you shouldn't be scared)How to take a risk and explore countries while teaching abroadHow to adapt to a new culture and learn cultural sensitivitiesLinksEvery Further MileBONUS Download: 4 Essential Ingredients to Discovering a Remote Career You Love & Lifestyle You DesireMaking Sense of Cents article SUBSCRIBE & REVIEWWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes!Also, podcast reviews are super important to iTunes and the more reviews we have, the more we can spread the Millennial Money message (those iTunes algorithms are crazy). I’d be honored if you left a review and let me know what you love about the podcast.Ask ShannahHave an Ask Shannah question, submit it hereSunday Seven Email ClubMillennial Money is more than just a podcast, we’re all about family here. Join us each weekend for our Sunday Seven Email Club, where we’ll share bonus episodes, money tips, life hacks, exclusive music drops, travel deals, breakfast treats and a whole lotta’ fun!Get SocialShannah on TwitterShannah on Instagram

Spiritual Rants: Inside Job   Spiritual Rants is a podcast to guide first-time Bible readers through a year 1) the most sensational portions of the Bible 2)  the most important theological sections and 3)  the most difficult passages in the Bible Read more at http://jerryrothauser.com This week's podcast are based on the One Year Readings for Week 35 (Aug. 27-Sept. 2)  Job 23:1-Eccles. 3:22 2 Cor. 1:12-6:13 Ps. 41:1-46:11 Proverbs 22:5-15 See more at SpiritualRants.com Is there a Cosmic War going on? What do we learn from the book of Job? What is the meaning of life? What is the value of suffering? The Apostleship of Paul Are Christians new creations? Applying the board of education to the seat of learning

Adrian Todd Zuniga is the host and creator of Literary Death Match (now featured in over 60 cities worldwide). He hosts LDM Book Report on YouTube, and is the co-writer of Madden NFL 18’s interactive movie Longshot (EA Sports), which earned a nomination for a Writers Guild of America award in 2018. An award-winning journalist, he now focuses on fiction and screenwriting. Collision Theory is his first novel. He lives between London and Los Angeles. Bill Petrocelli is the author of the novels Through the Bookstore Window and The Circle of Thirteen. He is co-owner with his wife, Elaine, of Book Passage with bookstores in Corte Madera, San Francisco, and Sausalito. Bill is a former attorney with the California Attorney General and previously headed a poverty law office in Oakland. His previous books were Low Profile: How to Avoid the Privacy Invaders and Sexual Harassment on the Job: What it is and How to Stop it.

Episode 35 -  The first episode in a series of 3 where I share with you my trusted system for managing my activities. In this episode we work out how to define what's important to you, so you can make the rest of the system work really well. This is an interactive episode - you will need some paper, and a pen if you want to work this out for yourself. Some of the USEFUL stuff in there is: Time Management doesn't work - you can't manage time! Why we can only ever do one thing Stop trying to manage the time, and start managing what you pay attention to You don't need to feel anxious any more about what you haven't done You can apply this to work, home, family or life in general No apps in these episodes (almost) Steve in the Field makes a brief appearance - and of course a poor choice! Why you need a filter to decide on what's important to YOU The four levels which will help you decide importance: Level 1 - What's the point or purpose Level 2 - What are the different areas Level 3 - What is the stuff - the detail Level 4 - What should I do right now Whatever you're reviewing, start at Level 1) The point or purpose Job - What is the point or purpose of your job? Why does that role exist? Some answers could be: To grow a business, to make people's lives better, to pay the bills! Vocation - What is the point or purpose of the vocation? Where is the value of that vocation to society? Some answers could be: To make society better, to remove suffering, to help disadvantaged people Parent - What is the point or purpose of being a parent? How would you define aims which might be bigger than you? Some answers could be: To prepare children to be great adults, to help children learn to make a contribution, to ensure children feel loved and secure NOW COME UP WITH 2/3 'PURPOSES' THAT APPLY TO YOU! Then it's time to look at Level 2) What are the different areas? Job - What are the broad areas you focus on in your job? Some answers could be: Marketing, Sales, Developing People, Recruitment, Customer Engagement, Networking Home Maintenance - What are the areas you look after or need to plan for? Some answers could be: Gardening, Decorating, Housework, Plumbing NOW COME UP WITH 10-20 'AREAS' THAT YOU FOCUS ON OR WORK IN APPLICABLE TO WHAT YOU'RE REVIEWING Now it's time to look at Level 3) The detail, the stuff, all the tasks you get involved in Job - What are all of the tasks and activities you work on, everything you can do with your hands, arms, legs, brain, mouth - physical things you can do Some answers could be: Meetings, presentations, complaints, producing reports, appraisals, interviews, phone calls, writing reports, raising invoices, creative activities Parent - what is the stuff that fills your day? Some answers could be: School runs, parent/school meetings, making lunch, homework, bedtime stories, dealing with accidents, cleaning. NOW COME UP WITH THE ENTIRE LIST OF ACTIVITIES AND TASKS YOU GET INVOLVED IN. THERE'S LIKELY TO BE LOADS SO TAKE SOME TIME OVER THIS. RE-VISIT THE LIST A FEW TIMES. THERE'LL BE STUFF YOU HAVE FORGOTTEN! Lisa and Steve had a bit of a chat at this point to see how she got on NOW! Put your Level 3 list (Activities) to one side, you'll need it for next week Grab your list for Level 1 - think really carefully are you happy about your 2/3 things you've got for Level 1 ? Grab your list for Level 2 - the areas of focus. Look at them, consider them against level 1 purpose, ask yourself this question - which ones are most likely to positively support Level 1 stuff? What are 3-6 areas of focus which more than any others support Level 1 ? Put a star by the side of the 3-6 areas of focus you’ve chosen Then rewrite each one an ACTION starting with a verb like 'grow, build, sell, develop, gain,

Takeaways Successful Customers Trumps Revenue: The goal of sales should not be revenue at all costs. It’s our job to find people we can make successful through the value prop we’re pitching. Rather than focusing solely on the signed contract and commission check, make sure the customers you close are going to find value in what they bought 90 days later. Buyers Don’t Have to Talk to Salespeople: 20 to 30 years ago, every buyer had to talk to a salesperson. Today, buyers can watch demos, compare and research alternative products, and even get ballpark pricing online, all before reaching out to talk to a salesperson. In the shifting world of buyer empowerment, you have to provide value in each interaction with a prospective customer. Live Your Buyer’s Job: What does your prospect’s daily job look like? What’s their role in their company? What are their goals? How do they quantify it? What happens if they don’t achieve it? It’s not enough to just ask those questions. When looking at things through their lens, you can really dig into what they’re thinking before they even look to buy. Full Notes https://www.salestuners.com/mark-roberge Book Recommendation The Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda Sponsors Costello-What if every sales rep inherited the habits of your best rep? With Costello, they do. TreeLine-Specializing in improving top line revenue, Treeline helps you find, recruit, and hire the best salespeople.

Traveling as a couple can be dangerous territory. Fraught with arguments over silly things like who forgot the toothpaste, can lead to a trip that just plain isn't a ton of fun. You might even find yourself a bit stressed out this holiday season traveling with your loved one (we hope not after this episode)! We've found that traveling, and surviving traveling, as a couple takes some effort. Might seem like obvious trips are commonly overlooked when you're in a new place. You've spent some time to save for your trip so it's important that you enjoy it.On This Podcast Episode:Learn what we think is the most important tip to survive traveling as a coupleWhy we say each person needs a jobWhat to do with your Passports and MoneyHow to budget your trip so you are flexible and stay within your meansHear some funny stories from our own travel experiences as a coupleThanks for Tuning In:Thanks for tuning in to listen to this episode of Millennial Money. If you have any comments or questions about today’s episode, please let us know your thoughts in the comment section below. If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media.Also, please leave an honest review for Millennial Money on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and much appreciated! You’re awesome!Disclosure:The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. To determine which investment(s) and financial strategies may be appropriate for you, consult your financial adviser prior to investing. There is no assurance that the techniques and strategies discussed are suitable for all investors or will yield positive outcomes.

Looking to scale up your real estate investing business? If so, don’t miss this incredibly powerful episode of The BiggerPockets Podcast. On today’s show, you’ll meet Todd Dexheimer, who started investing in real estate while working a full-time job as a shop teacher at a Minnesota High School. Todd walks us through his journey of quitting his job and scaling his business to hundreds of flips and rental properties in just a few short years. You’ll hear how Todd analyzes markets before deals, how he puts together the financing on large multifamily purchases, and how he builds a solid team—no matter how far he’s located from the property.In This Episode We Cover:How Todd got started in real estateHow he found and financed his first dealWhat exactly a 203k loan isHow he bought a rental and a flipHow to three projects at the same time while working a full-time jobWhat his investing life looks like todayHow he scaled his investing to hundreds of purchasesHow he was able to gradually quit his jobTips for digging deeper with midsize multifamily propertiesWhat he looks for in a propertyAdvice for getting the overall picture of the market (a unique way to study markets)How Todd manages to invest out-of-stateHow to get the right people on your teamWhy he chose CincinnatiThe story behind his 84-unit contractHow he manages his projectsHis ski resort storyTodd’s vision of owning $200 million in real estateAnd SO much more!Links from the ShowBiggerPockets ForumsCBREMarcus & MillichapARA RentalColliersRedi CincinnatiLoopNetTruliaRaising Money to Buy 1,000 Apartment Units with Brian AdamsBooks Mentioned in this ShowSet for Life by Scott TrenchFinding & Funding Great Deals by Anson Young (discounted!)Emerging Real Estate Markets by David LindahlRich Dad Poor Dad by Robert KiyosakiThe ABCs of Real Estate Investing by Ken McElroyHow to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale CarnegieFire Round QuestionsIs a roof deck on a multifamily worth building?What services could a person provide that would not be considered acting as a property manager?Short Term or Long Term Lease?Flipping a house with extensive mold (advice or order of repairs)Adding sqft to a homeOwner wants to sell 9 mos from now…best way to tie up property?Tweetable Topics“It’s not just about good cash flow; it’s about your ability to get out of that investment in the future.” (Tweet This!)“It’s all a referral business. People talk about people they like and trust.” (Tweet This!)“If you’re going to try to raise money, you’ve got to have people who know what you do.” (Tweet This!)“Getting good tenants is the best strategy.” (Tweet This!)Connect with ToddTodd’s BiggerPockets ProfileTodd’s Company WebsiteTodd’s Linkedin ProfileTodd’s Podcast

Jodi Glickman lays the foundation for becoming great on the job through better communications.   You'll Learn: The GIFT framework for better communication How to master the hello and goodbye Pro-tips for managing expectations   About Jodi Jodi Glickman is an entrepreneur, author, public speaker, consultant, and all-around expert in training people how to be great on the job. She is a regular contributor to the Harvard Business Review, and the author of the critically acclaimed Great on the Job: What to Say, How to Say

Jodi Glickman lays the foundation for becoming great on the job through better communications.   You'll Learn: The GIFT framework for better communication How to master the hello and goodbye Pro-tips for managing expectations   About Jodi Jodi Glickman is an entrepreneur, author, public speaker, consultant, and all-around expert in training people how to be great on the job. She is a regular contributor to the Harvard Business Review, and the author of the critically acclaimed Great on the Job: What to Say, How to Say It. The Secrets of Getting Ahead.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep190

Jodi Glickman lays the foundation for becoming great on the job through better communications.You'll Learn:1) The GIFT framework for better communication2) How to master the hello and goodbye3) Pro-tips for managing expectationsAbout JodiJodi Glickman is an entrepreneur, author, public speaker, consultant, and all-around expert in training people how to be great on the job. She is a regular contributor to the Harvard Business Review, and the author of the critically acclaimed Great on the Job: What to Say, How to Say It. The Secrets of Getting Ahead.Items Mentioned in this Show:Jodi's book: Great on the Job: What to Say, How to Say It. The Secrets of Getting AheadJodi's Website: GreatOnTheJob.comBook: Start With Why by Simon SinekBook: The Nightingale by Kristin HannahView transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep190.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Scripture/keywords: Daniel 9:2-11, Galatians 4, Hebrews 13, Job What is the purpose of prayer? Prayer does not change God's mind -- it changes us! Some of God's promises only come alive when you pray them. Bill Johnson shares the book of Daniel to encourage us to get in the trenches of intercession and contend in prayer and fasting. Praying today is training for ruling and reigning with Him!

I've waxed lyrical on my love and history with hip hop a couple of times recently, so there's no need to go through it all again.Andy Hepburn, known as Astronautalis, has been one of my favourite rappers since I heard him on the P.O.S. album ‘Never Better'. His style, delivery and the literary intelligence of his lyrics appeals to the writer in me in ways that a lot of rappers really can't match.Upon landing this interview I did a whole bunch of research and found out that he's related to the 4th Earl of Bothwell, James Hepburn, Better known as Mary, Queen of Scots' third husband. I won't bore you with the details of the history and why that's so interesting to me (it's covered in the podcast) but suffice to say, the Scottish history geek in me was happy to have a chat about all of that with Andy.He's probably one of the coolest, most laid back people I've spoken to so far and this chat is one of the easiest I can remember. Honestly, if you don't love him already I guarantee that you will after this episode.Highlights include:Being in a Yahoo Newsgroup about James HepburnGetting teary eyed about ScotlandSome history about Mary, Queen of Scots, James Bothwell and the oldest house in GlasgowWhy he started to look into his heritageMaking the conscious choice to write lyrics based on historical fictionComing from a line of storytellers and seeing himself as an oral storytellerIt was kind of like making a reading listIt was rappers who were storytellers that drew him towards hip hop – Lord Finesse, Big L, Slick Rick and Ghostface and underground New York hip hopBattling is not art, it's sport. It's not about creativity; it's about making fun of someone. It's also about being precise at a thing and really good at a thing. It's a weapon.But Andy was going to theatre school – battling and studying performance weren't gelling for himIt took a while to let the art knowledge and theatre training to bleed into his musicTheatre informs his performance – he is playing an elevated version of himselfSeeing the live show and the album as two different things – shows should be parties, albums are made to be absorbedBoth punk and hip hop have a need to throw a party, even if the music isn't about the partyYet there's also an angry energy which drives the musicMoving to Minneapolis because of the hip hop sceneBeing a rapper for 20 yearsThe way he's incorporated many different literary techniques into his lyricsHow Shakespeare opened his eyes to the sheer complexity of writingAnd the way Shakespeare essentially gave him a new appreciation for artBecoming a better songwriter as time goes on and taking the influence of pop rap to make things more elegantThe lyrics and the music need to combine together to do the jobWhat the vibe of the new album is aboutUsing different vocal styles and developing a new language for each albumMaking music more simple than ever beforeAnd being very proud of his new albumI'm continually blown away by the generosity of the people I've interviewed – they really don't have to give any time at all to some idiot with a microphone but I'm so glad that they do. Andy was an excellent guest and given his storytelling background, you can quite clearly see the raconteur at work in this interview.I hope you enjoy it. It's one of my favourites.Featured MusicIntro: Voodoo Puppets – Electric Chair Blues (used under CC licence, you can check it out here).Astronautalis - The Wondersmith and his SonsAstronautalis - Sike!I make no claim to the copyright of any of the music in this episode.LinksGo follow Astronautalis on Twitter and like him on facebook. His new album will be out through Side One Dummy next year. His website is also brilliant.Image by Marcus Junius Laws. I make no claim to the copyright. See the original here. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spoilers Contained! The Walking Dead "Try" While out recruiting, Daryl and Aaron find troubling signs of human activity. In Alexandria, Rick and Pete have their confrontation.-IMDB Starring: Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, Steven Yeun, Lauren Cohan, Chandler Riggs, Danai Gurira, Melissa McBride, Michael Cudlitz, Sonequa Martin-Green, Josh McDermitt, Christian Serratos, Alanna Masterson, Seth Gilliam, Tyler James Williams, Ross Marquand Matthew and Dean's Discussion Notes Things are coming to a headRick is making senseRick and Alexandria - 04:12Rick stewing in the town squareThe moral authority to intervene on the Peter situationUtilitarian BSWhat is Alexandria? - 12:52Call Pete out publiclyNo rehabilitationAbuse and controlKick Peter out!Dean and Matt are disgusted with ASZ - 16:21Rick was just doing his jobWhat kind of community are you running?Deanna and her royal family - 20:52Bad writing!Rick's logical leap to executionThe fight rant! - 25:45What are Deanna's rules?Pete is not the GovernorRick's experience as a copThis is why you picked RickCowardice in the community - 33:42Why did Deanna burn the peace offering?Choo-choo train that casserole into your mouthAidan doesn't deserve Nine Inch NailsGlenn and his restraintTobin v. Nicholas - 39:02Own your mistakeBoo hoo for NoahWill Rick's group be divided?"You didn't bring your sword with you..." - 44:21Matthew predicts!Sasha, you bore meSome Michonne chatterBlood thirst boner rageFrolicking in the woods - 51:21Kiss her dude!Bilbo and SamDean doesn't mind the teen crushListener comments - 54:49Basing your community on the dementing ravings of a priestSasha's telephone momentDean calls all women crazyEnid the elfThe Alexandrians take their home for granted ContactEmailhttp://speakpipe.com/lsgmedia (Speak Pipe) Subscribe to LSG's "A Game of Thrones Podcast"http://goo.gl/kuyhgH (iTunes)RSS: http://gotonlsg.libsyn.com/rss(Cut and paste RSS address into podcasting app search function) Subscribe to LSG's "The Walking Dead Podcast"http://goo.gl/X9CJX5 (iTunes)http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/liberty-street-geek/the-walking-dead-podcast-2?refid=stpr (Stitcher)RSS: http://twdonlsg.libsyn.com/rss(Cut and paste RSS address into podcasting app search function) Subscribe to LSG's "The Science Fiction Film Podcast"http://goo.gl/eEIXQj (iTunes)http://goo.gl/JsNQsC (Stitcher)RSS: http://sciencefictionfilmpodcast.libsyn.com/rss(Cut and paste RSS address into podcasting app search function) Supporthttp://patreon.com/lsgmedia (Patreon)http://libertystreetgeek.net (Website)

Jodi Glickman joined us to share how the best use of communications skills can keep you ahead of the professional curve. Jodi, author of "Great on the Job: What to Say, How to Say it. The Secrets of Getting Ahead," lays out the best practices for making a positive impression in everyday business conversation. Also, check out Jodi's Great on the Job: Communicating for Success Cheat Sheet.

James exhorts us to have the tenacity of Job. James tells us to endure through trials because the Lord is compassionate and merciful. If James is right then why does the Lord bring such a trial upon Job? What does Job come to learn? How can James call us to learn from this man Job? […] The post Are we Content with God? (LD 10; Job 1:1-12, 42:1-17) | 2010-2011 Catechism Sermons appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

Can you summarize the Book of Job? What is the Book of Job all about?