Podcast appearances and mentions of John Hess

Today on the IC-DISC Show we're talking with John, Clive, and Kelly Hess from CompuCycle in Houston. John started in the metals business in South Africa back in 1966, came to the US in 1986 to run a brass and copper distribution company, and spun off a small scrap division that eventually became CompuCycle. Clive joined in 1996 fresh out of U of H. Kelly came aboard in 2013 from the nonprofit world and now runs the company as CEO. Three decades later they're processing 40,000 pounds a day and hold more certifications than any other electronics recycler in Texas. In this conversation, the Hess family talks about the moment the Basel Accord shut down their entire plastics market overnight, why they think scrap metal companies handling electronics is now a liability risk for corporate customers, and how they built their own plastic washing line to solve a problem the rest of the industry was still struggling with. Kelly also shares a partnership they've built with Pearland ISD that turns scrap dismantling into job training for autistic students ages 18 to 22. Whether you're in recycling or not, the Hess family's thinking on running a multigenerational business, earning certifications most competitors won't bother with, and treating customer problems as a moat instead of a cost is worth your time.     SHOW HIGHLIGHTS How John Hess went from manufacturing copper ingot in South Africa in 1966 to building Houston's largest electronics recycler Why being R2 certified isn't enough, and what Compu-Cycle did after watching certified downstreams still send material to landfills The day the Basel Accord shut down their entire plastics market overnight, and how they engineered their way out Why scrap metal companies handling electronics has become a liability risk for their corporate customers The partnership with Pearland ISD that turns scrap dismantling into job training for autistic students What changed when Kelly came in from the nonprofit world and the family started hiring people smarter than themselves   Contact Details LinkedIn - Gordon Driscoll LINKS Show NotesBe a Guest About IC-DISC AllianceAbout CompuCycle   John HessAbout John Kelly HessAbout Kelly Clive HessAbout Clive TRANSCRIPT (AI transcript provided as supporting material and may contain errors) Dave: Well good morning. So this is my first time. I've had three guests on the podcast at one time. We have John Hess, we have Kelly Hess, and we have Clive Hess. So where are you all, calling into from today? what part of the world are you all in? Where now? John: We, I'm a responder. We're in Houston, Texas. Dave: Okay. And so am I. So that's, that is good. what I wanna talk about, and the reason we're doing the three person interview is the company Compus Cycle has been in business a little over 30 years, is that right? Kelly: 30 years to this? 2026 is our 30th anniversary, so we're really excited. Dave: That is awesome. and so what I wanna do, I want to go to the far origin of comp cycle, which really starts with John. So what I'd like to do is just start off with a little background on John and his entrance and experience in the scrap metal industry. So John, where are you? What part of the world do you hail from? John: Originally South Africa and have been in the metal business all my life. started in, at the age of 23 in 1966. Go back a long way. Dave: Okay. And, and then you're in the metals business, Ferris, non Ferris, John: right? we, I was, we were ingot manufacturers. We manufactured copper and aluminum based ingot for the foundry industry. And, got into the. Computer business, way back in about 1975 when we imported a, a machine for stripping cables and Okay. This machine also had the capability of shredding,computers of the old mainframe computers. Of course, there were no PCs at that time. Yes, of course. So that was my introduction to computers. Dave: Okay. So you're,you're getting into the computer, so we're talking if I'm doing my math right, that was about 50 years ago that you're involved in the shredding, chopping cable, shredding mainframe computer components. Is that about right? John: That's about right. Yep. Dave: Okay. And then how did we get from there to Compu cycle? John: Well, in 19. In 1966, I was offered an opportunity to come to, sorry, I'm getting myself messed up. It was 1986 that I had an opportunity to come to the United States to manage a company that distributed bras and copper bars and rods. Dave: okay. John: And we, while whilst there, I started a scrap division and that scrap division eventually became Compus Cycle. Okay. Right. Dave: Okay. So did, so was Compus Cycle like a literal spinoff from that company or was, did the idea come to you while you were there and you started a completely separate company? John: Well, we started it as a spinoff of that original company and, after a few years of running that business, I decided to leave the parent business and, get comp cycle going on its own. comp cycle started in the 1990s, as, A computer processing facility. Dave: Okay. And what does the name mean? John: What, what would the, what does the name mean? Dave: Yeah, I'm guessing it, it's like computer recycling that they John: kinda, yeah, computer cycle. we were largely in the scrap processing business at that time, but occasionally found product that was resalable and. okay. We actually repaired that and resold it. and that is how comp cycle began its existence, and it become a whole lot more sophisticated, over the years. Dave: Okay. Now, when you launched it, were Clive and Kelly involved at that time? John: Clive became involved. Clive, I can't remember the year. When was it? Dave: Yeah. Clive: I was involved, Kelly in 1996, I believe I was involved. Yes. And Kelly became involved in 2013. Was it 2013? Kelly: It's in 14 years. Believe it or not. Clive: Yeah, Kelly: 14 years. Dave: yeah, Kelly couldn't have, obviously Kelly couldn't have been involved from the beginning because she would've been in elementary school 30 years ago. Kelly: Well, no, I was that when he said, John said 50 years. I was like, okay, well that's exactly my whole life livelihood. And then, but yeah, no, Clive, I think, funny enough, we were dating when you were involved in Compu Cycle, but It was great though because Clive graduated. Well, you tell your story. You graduated from U of H and then jumped in. Clive: Yeah, I graduated, got involved and, we were, as my dad mentioned, primarily doing electronic scrap. and it evolved. it was really interesting. Back then there were very few companies doing what we were doing. And so not really knowing how to do what we were doing, we could survive and, we, we were scrapping mostly for the metal and precious metal recovery. Okay. Dave: And Clive: evolved into harvesting components, reselling the components, and then the refurbishing of equipment. On a very basic level, reselling it. And,as mentioned today, we are far more sophisticated than what we used to be 30 or 25 years ago. so it, it's, it, it grew from a very small business into a, today we're, we are a very. nice mid-size company. In our industry, John: we like to think of ourselves as the most dominant computer processing facility in, certainly in Houston and probably in Texas. Dave: Okay, so Clive, when you joined. I'm guessing it was a cushy job. You're the boss's son. You probably just sat at a desk with your feet on the desk, smoking a cigar all day, I'm guessing. Is that, was that about right? Is that kind of how it worked out? Clive: I would love to agree. family businesses are very unique, Dave, and, it, it, I'm very blessed. I'm very grateful for what I have. but it, that, I wish that was the case. No, we were certainly, yeah. Very involved and very entrenched. And, and,it's been a, it's been wonderful working with my dad and, it's been. more wonderful working with my wife. Kelly: He's just trying to be nice. That's a whole other podcast, Dave. Dave: Sure. Yeah. And obviously, and oh, and obviously I was joking with you, Clive, because usually the story is that when you're the boss's son, it's hard. Your life is harder because you're held to a different standard. Sometimes your dad has to go the opposite way and be even harder on you than the other employees. Clive: Yeah, he was actually,I will say,very easy with me. and,but it's, it, I was working for John: him getting clever aboard. Definitely took us to a higher level than we were when I was here on my own. And getting Kelly aboard gave us, a further injection to the extent that we've over the last 13 years since Kelly's arrival com cycle has matured enormously, it's become from simply another scrap, another computer scrapping business. To a sophisticated computer, refurbishing and scrapping as well. our scrap division has grown enormously with the addition of a shredding plant for computers and more recently a shredding plan for plastics, which, makes us unique in terms of having abilities that others simply do not have. Dave: Okay. No, that I get that. What, so I'm a chronological thinker. I'm an accountant. And so what I'd like to do is let's go back 30 years. You touched on it, John. Let's think about like the big milestones. So it, the company started in 96, if I'm doing my math right, in 1996. And what year did you join Clive? Clive: in 96 I was Dave: Okay, so the same time. Clive: Yeah. Dave: So as you think back, what was like maybe the first significant milestone? If we're thinking like in five year kind of impli or increments, like any major things that happened in those first five years that were, meaningful to where we got to today? Clive: If, gosh, going back 30 years, I can't go back three years, but,it's, bringing on. Large accounts. I think the first large account that I recall bringing on, would be Texas Children's Hospital. Okay. And,when we, that was a significant account that we brought on recycling the electronics, I think I, that would be a, certainly a milestone. and then going back to 2000,this is further ahead by 2010. We became the first certified electronics recycling company in Houston. And that was certainly a very large milestone because we were the only,for quite a few years, and that brought on additional accounts. what does takes life? Yeah. What Dave: I'm, I don't mean to interrupt. what does certified mean? Clive: So in, in our industry, there was no benchmark or there was no qualifications that one would have, one could have to identify themselves as a responsible electronics recycling company. Okay. And, corporations were familiar with the ISO certifications and Yeah. In 2008, the EPA. Stakeholders, created a certification called the R two, which stands for Responsible Recycling Practices Certification. Okay. And in order to achieve that, companies had to, follow a certain practices. Had to be certified just like companies who are ISO certified. Okay. We through the process of becoming certified, and it, it takes about, six months to a year to achieve that certification where you are, monitored. you have to recycle materials in a certain manner. you have to, adhere to the practices. You cannot just export products overseas anywhere to anybody without any, okay. Standards. And so we achieved that certification, which was,at that time extremely difficult, especially, a small company that did not have, Processes, policies, procedures that were documented in a sure professional manner. So that was, I think our, a very large step, moving in the right direction. and David, today we have the most certifications of any electronics recycling company in Texas. okay. So we, we have, I think seven certifications. Which would be the ISO 9,001, 14,001, 45,001, 27,001 certification. Then R two certification. E Steward certification, na AAA certification. so we have certifications, that, the scrap metal companies have zero. so scrap metal companies recycling electronics, is actually a. it is a,a liability risk, to corporations who may be sending the electronics to scrap metal companies for recycling because they don't adhere to any certifications. where we, we have seven that we have to adhere to. So when you're recycling with compute cycle,your products are handled in a very professional and, Very secured manner, especially today with where we are compared to back then. Dave: Yeah, I can, no, thank you for pointing that out. Because I can tell you, so I've been fortunate enough to be a, a donator of computers to your company through the years. I suspect I'm not your largest account. but of course my biggest concern was the confidentiality of the data. Okay. Because, I'm not a computer expert. I don't really know how to wipe a hard drive. And even if you wipe a hard drive, somebody who really knows what they're doing can still, I'm told, can still recover data some way. So I was looking for a way that I could just give you guys my laptop and be confident that data was never going to find a home elsewhere. Clive: Yeah. Dave: so is that the biggest concern of like your large corporate. providers or customers. Clive: Yeah, it's, and, let me just, one other milestone I'll say Okay. That I want to throw in was certainly, Kelly joining Comp Cycle. And, it's, over the years I've delegated, responsibilities or responsibilities have been removed from me and, Kelly is the CEO of comp cycle. And truly, Kelly is, an incredible leader of comp compute cycle. I'm, I, I always tell people that, and I've mentioned earlier that I'm truly, I'm blessed and, Kelly is phenomenal. And working with Kelly,is extremely rewarding for me, because of what we've accomplished. and we continue and we have the most amazing team at Compu Cycle. Company culture in this at Compute Cycle is extraordinary and it's because of Kelly and the team. So I think I'm gonna bow out now and I'm gonna pass. Okay. Kelly: Yeah. No, but hold on. Because they don't give themselves enough credit in the sense of where we've gotten to. where I came in about 2012 was our kids had, I came up from the nonprofit world. That was my life after graduation. And,I did a public relations psychology communications degree. Okay. Fell in love with nonprofit world and the fundraising of it and development directors of various different nonprofits. And, almost 25 years ago, October, Clive and I got married and Oh wow. Had, our two beautiful daughters. When I was working, I decided to stay home and raise the girls, but was doing some marketing and communications that really wasn't existent at the time for comp cycle while I was working at home. And, it was an amazing company for me because both John and Clive created this company that was really green before it was even cool to be green. And, wanted to really try to see how we could maximize what we were doing because the growth had been. Flat and we were, they were doing well, but we needed some type of growth in business development. So that's where I decided I was gonna come in for a couple years and try to just build clients, try to find new business. Okay. And we were, very blessed and lucky that we did, where we were able to get some very large accounts. And a lot of these accounts we were working with were saying, we don't understand why you're not a women-owned business. Okay. Like this there, obviously in this world, in this niche of the business we're doing, there's not a lot of women-owned businesses, okay. And what a growth possibility or opportunity it might be if you become women-owned. Okay? that is where it all started. And so 10 years ago I signed the dotted line and decided to see, okay, I'm really gonna see what we can do and build with Compus Cycle. but. I would definitely say yes, I've been able to grow the business with business development and accounts, but where the growth has really come is getting the right people on our team. It has been the strength of the,our management team. the actual managers of our company are, we have about a hundred employees right now. And Oh, wow. Yeah. And all of them are so dedicated. They're loyal. We've had some with great tenure with us, but it was really us realizing we had to start hiring people smarter than us. And that if we wanted to really grow, Dave: and Clive was the first one that made that hire. When he brought Kelly: Well, and then I've had to make, and then as a team, we've definitely hired a few more of those, which, has really been what has got us to this next level. and It's exciting to see, but I think what I'm most proud of with Compi Cycle as our company and what we've been able to create is, I am so proud to say when it comes if to looking for the most responsible, the most secure, the most sustainable and circular solution, you cannot do better than Compe Cycle. And we have such great differentiators of especially being here in Houston. I mean it when I say it, David, there is you. No reason why any company in Houston should not be using Comp Cycle. 'cause we are the only one that can truly show and guarantee responsible recycling because we're not only that recycler, most recyclers are sorters. They're going through the equipment. What can they reuse and what can they resell? Sure. And being a certified company, we are so proud to be dual certified with that R two and E Steward certification. But in my opinion, being certified is not enough because certified companies have to use certified downstreams. But being in the business for 30 years, we have unfortunately learned the hard way. And it's those Downstreams certified or not. Which is unfortunately where a lot of the landfill, the exporting and finding your three things on eBay happens. Okay? So we said as a team, no more, and we put in our processing facility next door and a multimillion dollar shredder where we're now, everything that comes to us, if we're not able to reuse and resell, which we're gonna give value back to our customer if we can resell it. But if not, it's gonna go next door to that processing plant and it's gonna turn directly into its raw materials. The steel, the plastic boards, aluminum, copper, and it goes directly to the mills smelters and refineries to be recycled. So that's like the biggest difference where, you know anyone, any company that uses us can sleep at night knowing that it's being done the right way and things aren't leading comfy cycle. And that is like what I am most proud of. And then we took it to the next level with putting in the plastics plant because epl, most electronics are made about 60% plastic and the EPL is dirty. So we created a sink float system where really the plastic gets about four different bath. And we're able to separate the plastic and then as well as separate it with an electrostatic machine that breaks. Its down to its A, B, S, and PS form. So we can create domestic solution now for the plastic. So that's where we Dave: got Kelly: the most circular. But what's really been amazing is us being able to see how Compi cycle is really that last piece of having an effective cybersecurity plan. If a company's gonna put all this money in protecting themselves from with the cybersecurity. But at the very end, they're not taking care of their equipment in the disposal, then it means nothing. So we've really tried to pose ourselves as like really the most critical, essential piece to the end of that plan because we wanna make sure things are done the right way. Dave: No, that. That is great. So by the way, I just wanted to clarify something with Clive. So one thing you and I share, Clive, is we both married way over our head and we're both married to rockstar wives. So when I say that. you married someone smarter than you. I can say that being that I'm in the same boat. So I'm just letting you know, I'm not really picking on you. I'm more, commiserating with you that we,we really, got way over our head with our spouse, selection. Clive: David. I agree. we certainly did. And, I, I have three women in my life and believeing me, they're all smarter than I. but I wanted to just, add on what Kelly mentioned. for me, my, my goal with Compute Cycle was to have a solution to our clients that was a completely secured solution. And where chain of custody remains with Compus Cycle. So when we, and we invite our clients, we've, we invite all prospective, clients to visit Compute Cycle. To see the process. To understand the process. once you see it, it's very easy to understand it and any questions that, or concerns that you may have. You mentioned earlier you wanted to make sure that if you drop off your product at Compute Cycle, you are mostly concerned about your data and how do you know? That it's gonna be handled correctly. So when we bring clients into our facility and our facilities, our access controlled facilities, we have security on site. So it is very secure. But when you go through the facility and we show you, we walk you through where it arrives and how it's processed. Any questions, concerns? we have companies that will audit us. We have their security departments, visiting compute cycle. we have cameras in our shreds where you can see the product being shredded. we, we show people how it's been done and it is absolutely a closed loop solution, which is exactly what I've always wanted. And we have that process today to offer to our clients, which is a major, we talk about, what would be the milestones, that is a milestone that we've actually achieved today where there is nobody. There's no other electronics processor in Houston. We are the third or fourth largest,city in the United States, and we are the exclusive processor in Houston. very proud of doing that. And in Texas, we're the exclusive electronics processor separating plastics into single polymer plastics. Okay, if clients are always concerned about data. Cybersecurity. We are the only electronics processor in Texas that's ISO 27,001 certified. so we can check the cybersecurity just through that certification. But we do these things because we wanna be a leader in the industry and we also want to protect our clients throughout the entire process. Dave: Yeah. So let's So by the way Kelly: Yeah. The right way. Dave: Oh yeah. How long has it been since you moved across the street to your current facility? Like three years ago, but I'm pretty sure it's been longer than that. Clive: 20, 20 18 we moved into. This facility and in 2019 we opened up the processing facility. Kelly: But I think it's important to note that in 2018, that facility was 40,000 square feet. When we moved here, it was 80,000 square feet, so we doubled our size and that next year we bought next door for our processing plant, which is now another 50,000 square feet. Yeah. So truly tripled our size. In one year. And so the good news is we have capacity, we to do more, which we'd love. In our processing plant, we do about 40,000 pounds a day of processing. Oh wow. But we could do 60. and I would love to get us to two shifts. we'd love to always get more customers and we'd love to be able to show prospects and customers to tour our facility. We're so proud of what we're doing and how we do it, and we're very transparent, so we encourage any prospect to schedule a tour with us. And something off also that we offer just more is less a community service, but also because it's the right thing to do is residents can bring their equipment to us five days a week and drop off, and we'll be happy to recycle it free of charge, destroy all their hard drives, so residents don't have to worry about their data. Dave: that is great. It sounds like I'm overdue for a tour because it's been, it was probably 2020 that I was last there. It was probably right after the Shrider got started. Yes. Certainly I've not seen the plastics recycling. So talk to me to the extent that you're comfortable discussing in general terms, because you made the comment that depending on the value you can extract from the machine, some of that value may go back to your customers. Can you gimme just a general sense, like let's take some company that. Recycles a thousand computers a year. What's the general process? Do they deliver 'em to you? Do they have a big container? Do you go pick 'em up? Like why don't we just start at the beginning? How does it work, Kelly? Kelly: Yeah, no, and I'll let Clive go into more of the pricing. He's the pricing guru for us. But really what you know, what's so great is that we can accept material. We have 3 24 foot box trucks driving. I call 'em my walking bill, driving billboards. They're going around the city all day long, picking up equipment. And so we bring stuff here directly to us, but also companies can ship things directly to us. Dave: Okay. Kelly: And or if there's locations outside of Houston and they want us to either white glove service to pack it and or we can ship it. We have our own logistics where we can bring and a arrange. So really from anywhere in the United States, we can handle collections. But what's the process really is once a customer is in our system, Clive or myself are the only ones that are able to develop a contract for that company, and it gives us the exact instructions of what they want. Some companies need everything destroyed. Some things will allow us to give value. So depending on the contract, we have specific instructions. But what we're also so proud of is all the data bearing devices come in and we put our own asset tag on that equipment. Okay. So we'll be able to track that equipment as it comes into Compu cycle and we can see exactly what happens to it, where it goes, where it is in the process. But our customers can also, so they can, oh wow. Serial number of a machine. They can be able to see exactly when it was recycled. This online portal holds our certificates of data destruction, certificate of recycling. So all of these things our customers can access at any time. But when it comes to value, usually our baseline is anything five years and younger, and that has this working condition. But I'm gonna let Clive take over at this point. Clive: Yeah, it's, so where we can. Refurbished product for reuse, we give value back to the customers. Okay? So typically if product's five years old or younger, we gotta give value back to the customers. We are gonna destroy the data. we sanitize the data using Department of Defense Compliance Software, our reporting, we will report the mate model, serial number, capacity, of the hard drive and include in the report. The parent's serial number that the drive,belongs to. So very detailed reporting, drives that fail the process. We physically shred. we have some clients, as Kelly mentioned, we have some clients where a hundred percent of the equipment coming in here has to be shredded. We have camera surveillance throughout the entire facility, so you can witness the,the process in person, or you can witness the process via camera. but where we can repurpose and reuse, we give value back. our sales channels, we sell to various verticals, depending on the age of the equipment. so we sell product domestically. We sell product internationally. we actually, have launched and we, David, I think we are the only company in our industry. we have online sales where our customers. Can actually witness the sale of their products and see the value that we actually are getting for their products. So we are Oh wow. Truly transparent, where our clients can see what the value of the product is. We have a lot of clients that ask us how do we know we getting the maximum value? So we now have a way for them to see what the value is, and then we are selling that on a revenue share basis. Where based on what we sell, they'll get X and we'll get Y. Okay. So we are trying to maximize the value, for our clients and whatever we cannot resell. We process through the shredding plans. Kelly: Ooh. I have to mention, I love also that one of our biggest buyers too is ISDs across the country. Dave: Oh, really? Kelly: Okay. We can buy three systems for the price of one, and we sell with warranties. So I'm so proud that we're able to provide school districts across the country with the affordable equipment for the students. Dave: No, I, I like that. So I'm curious,you're the only, computer recycling, client we have and so I'm more familiar with a traditional yard, so like a scenario where there's like a manufacturing facility. And they have like turnings and scrap metal that comes from the processing facility that's clean. Now, my understanding is that type of material, the recycler is actually paying for that material. Now, I would imagine in the computer world it might be different if a client wants everything destroyed. Are they, do they tend to pay you or are you still paying them because of the scrap value? Clive: it's both. so yes, we do give scrap value. but there, there are items where there is a cost for us to, it's not like a scrap metal company where you're bringing in clean aluminum, dirty aluminum, steel, copper, et cetera, et cetera. TVs for example, when we are processing TVs, inside the TVs, there's products that there's a cost for us to disposal. If it's the lamps, the glass, the panels where there is a cost for us to process and dispose of that. So if, a company just had cable and we brought in the cable, yes. We'll give them cable value, just like the scrap metal companies we'll pay for For that product. So it's a combination of both. that,and, depending on the volumes, we will price it that way. So we do have manufacturers, that need their products shredded and we will then,there's a cost for us to process and there's value that we give for that material too, and we will. we will, we'll share that, certainly the value with them as well. Kelly: And David too. What I think is so important is that we also provide incredible environmental scorecards and sustainability reports for our customers. Okay? So we're actually able to show them what has been diverted from landfill. What is the reduction of carbon footprint? And especially having that processor next door, we can actually break it even down to the actual metals of what, what it is that's been recycled. What's been reused, what has been resold, so we can provide all that data to them to make them be able to show their corporate sustainability departments what difference they're able to make by using a company like Comfy Cycle. Dave: Okay. So and so your customers, are they like across industries? I'm guessing you guess some oil companies as clients. Kelly: Healthcare. The healthcare and oil and gas here in Houston obviously are very heavy, but we handle companies of all sizes, all industries. And, what's Dave: the minimum size that it makes sense for them to have a conversation with you? do they need like, a hundred employees or thousand employees or Clive: Yeah, the, the, so companies can, they can deliver their product to us. Dave: Okay. Clive: or we can, so small companies,there, there are very small companies that will bring their product to country Cycle to. To be processed. Dave: like the way my company does it. Clive: Yeah. Dave: we just drop it off. We don't pay you anything. You don't pay us anything. You just take care of it. Clive: Correct. so yeah, it's, it really is any size, most importantly,is how we process the material. And that is not going to a landfill, that we are not exporting it, overseas to. any to a downstream that is, that, that is not to third world countries that cannot recycle the product correctly. we have to adhere to very strict regulations and, hence we open up our processing plants where we can shred into the raw materials. and so we are not exporting. Products overseas. We process, we processing it domestically. And what we do export is the raw material. So yes, we can, well, the steel we sell domestically, but the aluminum and the copper and the boards and the plastics, we can sell that domestically or we can sell internationally as the raw material. Dave: Okay. Clive: Yeah. Dave: So talk to me about the plastics recycling. Before you started doing that, was that product just going to the landfill? Clive: No, so the plastics industry, the plastics, the plastics were being shipped to Malaysia. the Malaysia is the largest plastics market for,I'm going to for low grade plastics material and John: Okay. Clive: In. appro approximately five years ago, the Basel Action Network. so the Basel Accord passed a law regarding recycling of plastics and certain low grade plastics, had to be,recycled in accordance with the Basel action. John: okay. Clive: Accord and really what that came down to with electronics, plastics is that you could not, Malaysia, which is, which ratified the Basel action Accord, was not allowed to import mixed e-waste plastics. Okay, because the United States has not ratified the Basel Action Network. It was not illegal to export other United States, but it was illegal for them to import into Malaysia. Okay? And so the Basel Action Network put a lot of emphasis on monitoring what was leaving the US and what was going into Malaysia. so it basically went from plastics. All the e scrap guys selling plastics to Malaysia, to, there's no market to sell the plastics. There's no value in the plastics, and what do you do? And that became a massive problem in our industry. Fortunately, we decided many because we were shredding electronics and were generating the plastics. We wanted to further process plastics and we wanted to extract the metals, excuse me, from the plastics. So we added on to our processing line, a plastic washing and sorting system so we could remove the metals, have clean plastics, and get more value for the plastics. And the timing was just, it was wonderful because we just happen to do this at the right time. So today we have a solution for the plastics. We can sell plastics domestically. Or we can sell plastics internationally. In order to sell it internationally, you have to separate the A, b, S and PS plastics, which we can do, or we can sell it domestically mixed. So we have a plastic solution. the plastics, I'm grateful. We not in the, we, we always tell our clients we're not in the plastics business. We don't want to be in the plastics business. we just happen to generate plastics. The plastics markets. at the moment are very depressed markets. Kelly: so I always say it's sustainability over profitability, but it's Dave: okay. Clive: Yeah. Sorry. and that's why we are very grateful. We are not in the plastics business, but it is a,today the virgin plastics actually,are it's the recycled plastics. The virgin plastics prices are so low right now that the recycled plastics is not a needed plastic. in Europe, they are mandated to use a certain percent of recycled plastics, the manufacturing of equipment that does not exist in the United States. So there's a much stronger demand for the plastics internationally than there is domestically. hence we can sell the plastics internationally. but it's a wonderful, it's wonderful that we can offer this to our clients. it has opened many more doors to compute cycle because clients who are concerned about the environments, who do want to do the right thing, who wanna make a difference and wanna make an impact. they are using compute cycle because of our capabilities. Dave: Okay. Clive: Yeah. Dave: Well, I, I just looked at the clock, man. Time flies when you're having fun. as we're rounding the home stretch, I just have a few more questions. so Kelly, so you and Clive and John have done a great job of explaining it. Why? Comp is uniquely positioned to serve companies, especially in Houston and Texas. but I'd like to flip the question. Can you share a customer story or two as far as what your customers tell you that they love about comp? Can you think of like a couple. A couple examples, like where somebody had a different solution that was problematic, then they found compus and Compus, really made a big difference. Can you think of a couple examples? And you don't need to mention the company's by name if it's Kelly: not Yeah,no. I think one of the things I'm most proud of with, Compus Cycle is that we are not a cookie cutter approach. We really create tailored solutions for all of our companies because working with companies of all sizes, all industries, all of the needs are different. So we've really been able to tailor solutions to what their needs are. But I really think what's amazing is John, Clive and myself, what pride we put into our customers. And they're able to see that as owners of the business, that we actually, how much we're involved and how much we care. I give every potential customer and customer my cell phone. If there is ever a concern, a problem, an issue that they're having, they can call me directly. We have a great sales team, but if they're not getting what they need or if there's a problem, I want to know so they can call me directly. And we really work on having the personal relationship with our customers of, and again, of all sizes. okay. Every customer we have means something to us. And I think like that's one of our great selling points, and something that's important to us. But I also think too that, we love to grow. We're all about continuous improvement. So we challenge our customers that if they have projects or different types of equipment, that they're not sure if it's something that we can process or do. Send us a picture. Tell us what your project is, let us see if we can do it. If we can grow our services, because that's what, how we grow as a company, and then we can offer more to our other customers. Okay. So we really challenge them to see what else can we do to help them. Clive: Yeah. I, Dave, let me add that, the feedback that I get from a lot of our customers is how responsive we are. If you email compute cycle within 24 hours, you'll have a response. you need something done, we get to it. they are amazed at how efficient we are at what we do. large corporations where typically they're waiting three or four or five days, we get back to them immediately and then their pain points. We had a client a week ago that, it's a very large client. They're international clients that needed a solution for, certain hard drives and certain devices,that are very,important devices that they do not want to leave their facility. They want to be able to, just wipe these devices individually themselves. we are very easy. They use our license, they wipe the device and they send the device to us. So we can electronically do that, where they can just log in through the portal, click a button, and it will erase the data from the device. Dave: oh Clive: wow. It's, we have solutions. We work with our clients to make their lives easy. We make their lives so simple. we have a team that does data center decommissioning. So we go on site, we decommission the data center Kelly: all over the Clive: country. We do that all over the country. Oh, wow. And it's a very experienced team. And the feedback that we get is. You guys can do it in a week. The last company that we used, it took them three weeks. So we are very efficient, and we are very transparent. I mentioned when we selling your product that you can see the value that we selling your product. It's just we are so good at what we do and when we can prove that to our clients. We never lose clients. once you come on board with Compus Cycle, the experience is unbelievable. And, we truly are the expert in our industry, because this is exactly what we do. And yes, we have much larger competitors, but we are very streamlined, we are very efficient, we are very nimble and we get things done very well. and so we are so excited 'cause we are growing. We really are growing within this industry and our capabilities are unbelievable and we continue to improve. right now, we focusing on data, we focusing on ai, we focusing on how do we become more efficient at what we doing. within these two facilities, we are processing the same amount of material, 50%. More efficient than where we were two years ago. So really Dave: That's Clive: amazing. we need to move into another facility today. Kelly: today we just need more equipment. Clive: Yeah. it's just incredible. So we continuously, we set goals and we continuously, achieve those goals. and,we're, we are growing and we're. Kelly: But really to be a family owned business, which we are, and what John, started for all of us is what is, what's amazing is that we still haven't lost that We can now do what all the big boys do and our processes and procedures and services, but we also are still very much. A family owned business in the sense of I hope our customers realize how much we care and that we're available to them and our team cares. And I just hope that says something that we haven't lost that. Clive: Yeah, we're not a mom and pop organization, but we are, we treat our clients with the same respect as we would like to be treated and we treat our employees. Like they are, family to us. we, and our facility is clean. Our facility is dust free, our facility is safe. Our employees have the the PPE that is required. we are always looking out for employees. I was actually at a facility yesterday. that I, yesterday I came home to Kelly and I said, I've never seen something so dusty. And disgusting and how they would allow the employees to be in that environment. When I left that facility for an hour, I was copying and it was just, it was awful. And we would, it's just not who we are. And this is an international company. I could not believe it. And we will never treat our employees. wow. in that regard. Dave: So it really sounds like the philosophy that your relationship with your customers is more than just a vendor, customer, that it's truly a partnership. Kelly: Absolutely. Dave: Right. and that you are, you work together, you're always, trying to improve things. And then it also sounds like the relationship with your employees is somewhat similar, that it's a partnership. Y'all are in this together and you play different roles, but everybody's important and, Does that kind of summarize that? Kelly: Yeah, no, we definitely know, see people for their strengths and and maximize them to what they're good at and what they have a passion for. And it's worked. It's an Dave: equation works. So I have one more question and it's for each of you this, so it's the same question to each of you and you can't copy one another's answers. Okay. Okay. I'm gonna start with John. So John, at this point. In your career, in the evolution of Compus Cycle, what do you enjoy the most as far as your role these days with the company and with Clive and Kelly? what brings you the most enjoyment? John: Okay. So I'm at the stage of my career, right at the end stage of my career. what I enjoy most. Is watching the success of Kelly and Clive, which I find so remarkable. And the, when I look at the company now and relate where it's at to where it was when, they came on board, the differences like chalk and cheese, the difference is massive. volumes of business that we doing. the relationship with employees, the relationship with customers, all of these things has metastasized into so much more than it used to be. Okay? So that is what I'm proud of, and that's what I enjoy most. Dave: Yeah, that, that answer doesn't surprise me. I. I see you more frequently, socially than I do Kelly and Clive, and I've always had that sense that pride, in just the how gratifying you found, you find that you started this thing and that Clive and Kelly have really just taken it to a whole new level. So that, that makes Kelly: sense. But don't let him pull you. He's here every single day. And a door is always open. And really a consultant of consultants when it comes in helping us with our scrap metal side still of the business and everything. So he's here every day. Dave: Well, that, that is great. I'll go to Clive next. So in your current capacity, what do you enjoy the most? What gives you the most satisfaction? Clive: Yeah. I, Dave, I enjoy. also watching the growth and the success of country cycle. But I think what's, I enjoy doing things that make me happy, where I used to have to do everything. I now can focus more on establishing partnerships, focus more on, working on the business,instead of the nitty gritty little things that I used to be so bogged down on. I don't have that anymore. So it's helping salespeople be successful. putting quotes together that are,very difficult, because of the experience that I have. So it's, it's that's,it's, that's what I enjoy. Yeah. Dave: Awesome. Kelly last stop Clive: and watching loves. Kelly: Yeah. So I have to say, I can this answer, I can finally give you confidently. 'cause I probably, if you asked me the last few years, I wouldn't be able to say so confidently. because now by having a sales team, I'm not always having to focus on finding the new business. And also being able to not be in the nitty gritty as much and be more at a higher view. But I have finally gotten my nonprofit life back and been able Oh John: yeah. Kelly: Yes. And combine both. So there's two things I have to tell you that we're doing that I'm just Dave: sure Kelly: beyond proud of. The first thing just happened recently and we've been trying for years to make this happen, but we have a partnership with Goodwill Houston. Dave: Oh, you do? Okay. Kelly: Yes. And so Goodwill Houston, you know their mission is to empower lives by work. And to employ people by work. And the way they do that is by having all of these donation centers, people donate and then they're able Put their money into the career development. Well, we wanted to be able to have a place where people could donate or to give their equipment. So when Goodwill accepts electronics, if they can't sell those electronics, we're gonna take them, and then we're gonna pay them for the scrap value. Oh Clive: wow. So Kelly: we're one responsibly handling all the stuff they can't sell. And two, be able to provide money back to them where they can put it into their programs. So I'm very proud that's a partnership we have here in Houston and that's developed just recently. And then we also have a partnership working right now with Pearland ISD that we're trying to now replicate within other ISDs. And I have to give Clive credit for this because he's the one that really created a training facility for individuals at school that are, That I No, that no. That have,the gift, like really the children that are on the spectrum of autism. So they have, from 18 to 22 years old at schools, those students that have somewhat graduated high school but still need time to develop, we've created a job track, a training facility where they're able to dismantle the equipment. Oh wow. John: We Kelly: to then pay, it's the equipment that they're dismantling is their school's equipment. We're then picking it up as scrap. We're paying them for that scrap so they can keep the program sustainable. As well as pay some of their students as interns. They're getting job training, which I can now bring over to Goodwill. Have them go into the job piece of work. Wow, that's amazing. Not only are we circular solution and recycling, but my goal is to create a circular solution and community impact. Dave: That is awesome. That is awesome. That's what Kelly: I'm excited about. Dave: That is awesome. Kelly: So it's doing things like that, that I'm really hope that as we grow, that we continue just how can we collaborate and make more impact in the community as well as the responsible sustainable recycling. Dave: No, that is awesome. Congratulations. Goodwill is my paternal grandmother worked at, Goodwill for like 40 years in, Sioux City, Iowa. Kelly: You're kidding. Dave: Nope. 'cause I know you're from Iowa, Kelly: right? You get my whole family, my mom's side. Yes. All, oh, the plow. Dave: Yeah. so Goodwill, they started a church at the Goodwill Facility. And anyway, so I'm a big fan of Goodwill, so I appreciate, I That's strange, that connection. John: Yes. Dave: so I can't tell you. So I want to thank you all for two things. One, I want to thank all three of you for taking the time to come on and tell the story. I really appreciate it. And secondly, more personally, I just wanna tell you how much I appreciate having had the chance to serve you all,on our services. the team always tells me that they always enjoy working with your team. And it's been fun to watch the, from our end to watch the progress of the company over time. So thank you for having that opportunity to be your partner in the tax services that we do. Kelly: No, we appreciate everything you do for us, David. Thank you. We enjoy working with you. Dave: Well, thank you. Well, you all have a great day and we'll talk soon. Kelly: Great. John: Thank you David. Kelly: Thank you. John: Bye. Special Guests: Clive Hess, John Hess, and Kelly Hess.

Send a textEp 312 Andy Anderson Federal PrisonAndy Anderson was once a Texas entrepreneur owning topless clubs and the notorious All Nude Steakhouse (supplying ring girls for UFC events), Andy's life took a turn- he's now serving a federal sentence for drug conspiracy (30 years) and money laundering (20 years), though he insists he's innocent and was railroaded by false testimony. This audio-only deep dive covers fixed fights, mafia run-ins in Ukraine's IFC event, Japanese afterparties gone wrong, and the grit that built MMA.No holds barred - just raw history from a man who lived it.0:00 MMA history podcast intro  0:32 Joey Venti's guest introduction 2:35 interview start 2:52 helping move UFC 12 after cancellation 6:49 attending UFC 1 as a spectator 7:42 becoming involved with the UFC8:26 fighting NHB in Mexico 9:21 interactions with Julian Sanchez 10:06 relationship with Art Davie11:27 Art Davie and Bob Meyrowitz relationship 13:14 meeting Buddy Albin 14:27 relationship with Charlie Anzalone15:04 Buddy Albin being tough to work with 17:25 Andy Anderson vs John Hess 21:00 owning several topless bars22:09 Cornering Anthony Macias for fixed fight 25:16 Pat smith attacked in Elevator by Tito Ortiz 27:06 Remco Pardoel alleged Marco Ruas of greasing 28:41 Marco Ruas calling out the Gracie's 29:44 Bas Rutten calling out Rickson Gracie 30:20 Japanese promotions hand picking fights 32:22 Tank Abbott Hard Rock Cafe incident 35:40 interactions with Joe Son and Kimo Leopoldo 38:12 Ken Shamrock dropping women off a balcony 40:04 Art Davie split with Bob Meyrowitz  42:51 living with Frank Shamrock 44:23 living with Scott Bessac46:01 reason for being locked up 49:36 initial offering for sentencing 51:53 locked up with Tiger King 53:30 amount of time being served 56:45 current living situation 1:00:51 IFC Ukraine Debut controversy 1:08:50 Ron Van Clief 1:10:10 interactions with Leon Spinks1:11:09 reason for the UFC logo at IFC event 1:12:21 Stuck in Ukraine after IFC event 1:15:48 Bas Rutten Paul Varelans incident  1:19:23 escaping to Paris from Ukraine 1:21:05 the local mafia wanting the tapes 1:22:06 Buddy Albin grab and go plan 1:22:52 Igor Vovchanchyn reputation at IFC event 1:23:52 Art Davie not involved in the IFC 1:25:40 Anthony Macias vs Sakuraba1:28:30 John McCarthys relationship with Bob Meyrowitz1:29:30 John Perretti coming to the UFC 1:31:19 Bob Meyrowitz thoughts on John Perretti 1:36:25 early UFC matchmaking 1:37:16 UFC not allowing John Perretti to purchase 1:41:06 Bob Meyrowitz interactions with Oprah Winfrey 1:41:53 fondest memories of the UFC 1:42:38 UFC changing rules because of mark Coleman1:44:28 Andy Anderson outro 1:45:56 outro/ closing thoughtsSubscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@MMAHistoryPodcastDiscord:https://discord.gg/s3mV6wyNgvSocials: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027449255187255/?mibextid=oMANbwInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytesoutpodcast/iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lytes-out-podcast/id1568575809 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Cash App - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052 Follow tSupport the show

Send us a textEp 312 Andy Anderson Federal PrisonAndy Anderson was once a Texas entrepreneur owning topless clubs and the notorious All Nude Steakhouse (supplying ring girls for UFC events), Andy's life took a turn- he's now serving a federal sentence for drug conspiracy (30 years) and money laundering (20 years), though he insists he's innocent and was railroaded by false testimony. This audio-only deep dive covers fixed fights, mafia run-ins in Ukraine's IFC event, Japanese afterparties gone wrong, and the grit that built MMA.No holds barred - just raw history from a man who lived it.0:00 MMA history podcast intro  0:32 Joey Venti's guest introduction 2:35 interview start 2:52 helping move UFC 12 after cancellation 6:49 attending UFC 1 as a spectator 7:42 becoming involved with the UFC8:26 fighting NHB in Mexico 9:21 interactions with Julian Sanchez 10:06 relationship with Art Davie11:27 Art Davie and Bob Meyrowitz relationship 13:14 meeting Buddy Albin 14:27 relationship with Charlie Anzalone15:04 Buddy Albin being tough to work with 17:25 Andy Anderson vs John Hess 21:00 owning several topless bars22:09 Cornering Anthony Macias for fixed fight 25:16 Pat smith attacked in Elevator by Tito Ortiz 27:06 Remco Pardoel alleged Marco Ruas of greasing 28:41 Marco Ruas calling out the Gracie's 29:44 Bas Rutten calling out Rickson Gracie 30:20 Japanese promotions hand picking fights 32:22 Tank Abbott Hard Rock Cafe incident 35:40 interactions with Joe Son and Kimo Leopoldo 38:12 Ken Shamrock dropping women off a balcony 40:04 Art Davie split with Bob Meyrowitz  42:51 living with Frank Shamrock 44:23 living with Scott Bessac46:01 reason for being locked up 49:36 initial offering for sentencing 51:53 locked up with Tiger King 53:30 amount of time being served 56:45 current living situation 1:00:51 IFC Ukraine Debut controversy 1:08:50 Ron Van Clief 1:10:10 interactions with Leon Spinks1:11:09 reason for the UFC logo at IFC event 1:12:21 Stuck in Ukraine after IFC event 1:15:48 Bas Rutten Paul Varelans incident  1:19:23 escaping to Paris from Ukraine 1:21:05 the local mafia wanting the tapes 1:22:06 Buddy Albin grab and go plan 1:22:52 Igor Vovchanchyn reputation at IFC event 1:23:52 Art Davie not involved in the IFC 1:25:40 Anthony Macias vs Sakuraba1:28:30 John McCarthys relationship with Bob Meyrowitz1:29:30 John Perretti coming to the UFC 1:31:19 Bob Meyrowitz thoughts on John Perretti 1:36:25 early UFC matchmaking 1:37:16 UFC not allowing John Perretti to purchase 1:41:06 Bob Meyrowitz interactions with Oprah Winfrey 1:41:53 fondest memories of the UFC 1:42:38 UFC changing rules because of mark Coleman1:44:28 Andy Anderson outro 1:45:56 outro/ closing thoughtsSubscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@MMAHistoryPodcastDiscord:https://discord.gg/s3mV6wyNgvSocials: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027449255187255/?mibextid=oMANbwInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytesoutpodcast/iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lytes-out-podcast/id1568575809 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Cash App - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052 Follow tSupport the show

A marriage between FBI agents results in fraud and affairs. But when they try to get divorced, the problems escalate to perjury, kidnapping, rape, attempted murder, and a violent shootout in a church.Sources:1. Rother, Caitlin, and John Hess. Twisted Triangle. 2008.2. “Twisted Triangle | Caitlin Rother.” Caitlin Rother, https://www.caitlinrother.com/twisted-triangle. Accessed 16 June 2025.3. Who the (Bleep) Did I Marry. 2010.4. Richmond Times Dispatch, 5 Feb. 1997.5. The Daily Progress, 16 May 1997.This Week's Episode Brought To You By: Shopify - The Platform Commerce is Built On - $1 per month trial https://shopify.com/lovemurderBetterHelp - Convenient and affordable online therapy and counseling - https://betterhelp.com/lovemurder for 10% off your first monthFind LOVE MURDER online:Website: lovemurder.loveInstagram: @lovemurderpodTwitter: @lovemurderpodFacebook: LoveMrdrPodTikTok: @LoveMurderPodPatreon: /LoveMurderPodCredits: Love Murder is hosted by Jessie Pray and Andie Cassette, researched by Sarah Lynn Robinson and researched and written by Jessie Pray, produced by Nathaniel Whittemore and edited by Kyle Barbour-HoffmanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What happens when a super-intelligent golden retriever teams up with a boy to escape a mutated creature? We journey through the peculiar world of John Hess's 1988 horror film "Watchers," a movie that's as quirky as its low Rotten Tomatoes rating suggests. From the moment we shared a "sinister sip" of our cocktail, "The Golden Retriever," the conversation was a mix of personal anecdotes and quirky humor. One of us even accidentally watched the movie in Italian, a mishap that added an unexpected layer of hilarity to the experience. Throughout the episode, we hold nothing back in our critique of "Watchers," tackling everything from its cheesy monster design to the odd choice of naming the dog "Furface." We found it difficult to move past the film's 80s charm, but couldn't help but appreciate Michael Ironside's performance and the film's entertainingly awkward moments. Our discussion took us on a rollercoaster ride through confusing plot twists and strange character arcs, with plenty of laughs along the way. We even pondered the sound design, noting the moments where the music seemed more suited for an after-school special than a horror film. For anyone seeking a light-hearted analysis with a healthy dose of humor, our exploration of "Watchers" offers a one-time watch experience filled with bizarre scenes and comedic twists. We touched on standout moments, like the suspenseful bike chase and a creative dryer scene, which had us both amused and bewildered. As we wrapped up the episode, we compared "Watchers" to other Corey Haim films, suggesting alternatives for those craving a different kind of horror fun. Join us for a playful discussion that highlights both the flaws and the endearing quirks of this lesser-known cinematic oddity. Head to www.screamsandstreams.com for more information related to our episode.

Mike Yagley and Evan Gaertner continue a look at how Martin Luther guided spiritual care and concern for people through letters. This episode reviews a letter written by Luther in November 1527 to John Hess. The letter is about whether Christians are obligated to stay during a time of plague. Beer Break Soft Parade by […]

In 1527, the plague arrived in Wittenberg and Breslau. Dr. Martin Luther wrote letters to give guidance to leaders during this time of pestilence. We previously discussed Luther's letter to John Hess in Episode 55. This episode is more specifically looking at the character, context, and counsel of these letters. We start by looking at […]

With over 15 years experience building some of the biggest athletes brands in the world. From Lebron James to Serena Williams, Specialist John Hess dives deep into the art of storytelling for athletes. Sharing insight on how to craft authentic narratives that resonate with audiences, emphasising the importance of honesty and finding your edge. Hear John Hess discuss how to structure a compelling story that's true to your personal brand, and the value of incorporating your community to enhance authenticity. He also highlights the role of social media in experimenting with content and building a personal brand. Whether you're an emerging athlete or a seasoned pro, this episode offers practical advice on turning your journey into an engaging and relatable story. Subscribe to The Specialist Playbook to hear more episodes with our global specialists on brand building for athletes. Playa Power educates and empowers athletes to reach their full potential in the ever-evolving world of digital marketing and media

The Playa Power Specialist Playbook is where the game behind the game comes to life! Listen in as our 12 Masterclass Specialists share their firsthand experiences at brand building in the world of sports—on the field and in the boardroom. They'll walk you through everything from navigating social media to securing major sponsorships, sharing the real-world stories and strategies that shaped their careers—and could shape yours too. Kristy Bloomfield, Jamie Teahan, Allana Ferguson, Gavin McGarry, Tom Maynard, John Hess, Sarah Widera, Grace Strawn, Charles Shelton-Agar, Liz Graham, Sarah Galbally and Ben Facey. Subscribe now to tap into the minds of athlete personal branding experts and start crafting your own brand today!

Happy Tuesday to our automotive community as we unpack GM's financial turbulence amidst the UAW strikes. We also dive into the alarming rise in subprime car loan delinquencies as well as Chevron's big move in acquiring Hess Corp.GM has pulled back its 2023 profit and EV production projections. The ongoing UAW strikes are costing the automaker a hefty $200 million each week this October.GM's Q3 net income dropped by 7.3%, standing at $3.06 billion, though revenues rose by 5.4% to reach $44.1 billion.UAW strikes have cost GM $800 million combined for Q3 and Q4 thus far.Amidst the cautious market environment, GM is reevaluating its EV strategy, prioritizing profit margins over strict sales volume targets.GM is stepping away from its aim to produce 400,000 EVs from 2022 to mid-2024. The new primary focus is to reach 1 million EVs by the end of 2025.Subprime borrowers are increasingly defaulting on auto loans, marking the highest delinquency rates in nearly 30 years. Economic challenges, including interest rate hikes and an uncertain job market, have made newer loans more burdensome for many, signaling distress in consumer spending patterns.September's delinquency rate for subprime auto loans hit 6.11%, the highest since 1994, as per Fitch Ratings.Factors like higher car prices, elevated borrowing costs, and Federal Reserve's stance on rates contribute to the issue.Repo rates are on the rise, with Cox Automotive projecting 1.5 million vehicle seizures this year.Borrowers face high interest rates based on credit scores, with some rates reaching 21.38% for used cars.Economic pressures have also led to challenges in the job market, with many struggling to meet auto loan payments.US oil producer Hess Corp, originally founded by Leon Hess, has been acquired by Chevron Corp in a deal spearheaded by Leon's son, John Hess. The all-stock transaction values Hess at $171 per share. Post-acquisition, John Hess, the longstanding CEO of Hess Corp, is slated to join Chevron's board and has expressed intentions to retain the family's stake in the company.Hess Corp's inception traces back to Leon Hess's buying a secondhand truck during the depression and delivering fuel oil during the depression. The company's current sale to Chevron values the Hess family's stake at approximately $5 billion.Once the deal is closed, John Hess, Leon Hess's son, who has held the CEO position at Hess since 1995, is expected to join the Chevron Board John Hess, alongside family trusts and members, holds 29.2 million shares in Hess Corp.Dividends for Hess shareholders will see a jump from the current $1.75 to $6.50 a share next year.Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email ASOTU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/automotivestateoftheunion

Chevron Corp. CEO Mike Wirth and Hess Corp. CEO John Hess discuss the $53 Billion deal to combine the two oil companies. They speak with Bloomberg's Alix Steel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show we have director, Youtuber, and founder of the legendary Filmmaker IQ John Hess. I have been a huge fan of John's for quite some time. The videos he creates for Filmmaker IQ are, by far, some of the best and most informative film education on Youtube.Here's John's explanation of what Filmmaker IQ is.Filmmaker IQ (which also goes by the aliases Who?, FilmmakerIQ.com, and FIQ to evade debt collectors) is worshiped by no less than five monotheistic religions on Earth despite their petulant childish behavior, persistent meddling in the space-time continuum, and clear bipolar disorder.FIQ is the largest black hole of film knowledge in the universe.With over 3.4 billion courses on subjects such as Ways to successfully acquire both armrests at a movie theater, Why do all the evil people in Star Wars have a British accent? and Martin Scorsese's Eyebrows. FIQ's video lectures are hailed by educators, non-educators as well as people who are against the concept of education on moral grounds.John and I geek out over cameras, posts, and filmmaking in general. If you haven't watched his videos you are missing out. They are a must for any serious filmmaker.Enjoy my conversation with John Hess.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/2881148/advertisement

Trumpet player, Philadelphia Eagles fan and former public school teacher Todd Fulginiti chats with us while in the middle of a long and diverse career. Always open to exploring many different avenues, Todd has transitioned from an elementary general music & chorus position in public school to eventually broadening his career as a freelance musician and writer.   In this episode, Todd (a former student of his trumpet teacher John Hess), reveals his struggles as a college student including the weight of Music Ed's heavy course load, the challenge of ear training and how he persevered to earn his degree…eventually learning along the way that it's always OK to change your mind.   This episode identifies heavily with the “humanness” of a diverse career and we learned that Todd's heart shines most when his family is involved. This is most evident in his yearly holiday endeavor with the Fulginiti Family Band which releases a single every year to raise proceeds for local organizations like Music for Everyone, Meals on Wheels and most recently for Dave Castarello's My People on the Street Project.   This episode is sponsored by the York Youth Symphony whose winter concert, in combination with the York County Senior Honors Choir, is Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 3:00! Tickets can be purchased at www.appellcenter.org. Please visit yorkyouthsymphony.org for more information about the YYSO.   Get ready for a fascinating take on a varied musical career. This episode has a little something for everyone (even football fans)! Please enjoy Todd's life…between the notes.

Today on the show we have director, Youtuber, and founder of the legendary Filmmaker IQ John Hess. I have been a huge fan of John's for quite some time. The videos he creates for Filmmaker IQ are, by far, some of the best and most informative film education on Youtube.Here's John's explanation of Filmmaker IQ is. Filmmaker IQ (which also goes by the aliases Who?, FilmmakerIQ.com, and FIQ to evade debt collectors) is worshiped by no less than five monotheistic religions on Earth despite their petulant childish behavior, persistent meddling in the space-time continuum, and clear bipolar disorder. FIQ is the largest black hole of film knowledge in the universe.With over 3.4 billion courses on subjects such as Ways to successfully acquire both armrests at a movie theater, Why do all the evil people in Star Wars have a British accent? and Martin Scorsese's Eyebrows. FIQ's video lectures are hailed by educators, non-educators as well as people who are against the concept of education on moral grounds.John and I geek out over cameras, post, and filmmaking in general. If you haven't watched his videos you are missing out. They are a must for any serious filmmaker. Enjoy my conversation with John Hess.

A disciple can be hard to define. To kick off the Disciple: Be One, Make One podcasts, host Ethan Jasso talks with his friend John Hess about what it takes to be a disciple of Christ.

Andy Minch: Today, we watched a video summarizing the 17 released hostages from Haiti and what they had experienced. Then we had different people come up and reflect on the life and influence that John Hess had in our lives. He will be greatly missed by us all. Today's Music: Here I Am To Worship, You Are the One, Anchor, In Christ Alone, and The Solid Rock.

Kevin and Richie are LIVE again at F3 discussing FreightTech with John Hess, from Emerge, Charlie Mohn from Drivewyze, and Jeff Ogren from Trucker Path.Follow Put That Coffee Down on Apple PodcastsFollow Put That Coffee Down on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

Kevin and Richie are LIVE again at F3 discussing FreightTech with John Hess, from Emerge, Charlie Mohn from Drivewyze, and Jeff Ogren from Trucker Path.Follow Put That Coffee Down on Apple PodcastsFollow Put That Coffee Down on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

With a mix of natural and manmade terrain, the mountain biking trails at The Omni Homestead offer an exhilarating adventure for all skill levels. Avid outdoor enthusiasts John Hess and Seth Ellis provide insights into the creation of these trails and what they love about mountain biking in the Ridge and Valley province of the Appalachian Mountains.

Today on the show we have director, Youtuber, and founder of the legendary Filmmaker IQ John Hess. I have been a huge fan of John's for quite some time. The videos he creates for Filmmaker IQ are, by far, some of the best and most informative film education on Youtube.Here's John's explanation of Filmmaker IQ is. Filmmaker IQ (which also goes by the aliases Who?, FilmmakerIQ.com, and FIQ to evade debt collectors) is worshiped by no less than five monotheistic religions on Earth despite their petulant childish behavior, persistent meddling in the space-time continuum, and clear bipolar disorder. FIQ is the largest black hole of film knowledge in the universe.With over 3.4 billion courses on subjects such as Ways to successfully acquire both armrests at a movie theater, Why do all the evil people in Star Wars have a British accent? and Martin Scorsese’s Eyebrows. FIQ’s video lectures are hailed by educators, non-educators as well as people who are against the concept of education on moral grounds.John and I geek out over cameras, post, and filmmaking in general. If you haven't watched his videos you are missing out. They are a must for any serious filmmaker. Enjoy my conversation with John Hess.

In this Big Fish episode, we are showcasing a learning session from #RPOACON2020 Virtual Conference in which Erin moderates a panel discussion with three Big Fish of the RPO world: Cory Kruse of Orion Novotus, John Hess of Advanced RPO, and Jason Krumwiede of Broadleaf Results. With Agile methodology from the world of software development as the backdrop, these leaders make the case for recruitment process outsourcing as a solution to the extreme volatility in demand caused by the Pandemic of 2020. In this honest and fun conversation on how the challenges of this crazy year have forced everyone - including RPO providers - to rethink the way things are done, Cory, Jason, and John discuss their challenges and solutions openly. Everything from using daily stand-ups to stay organized and nimble, to project-based RPO to remove risks, to using new technology in ramping down and up support quickly. It’s a wild ride, and we think you’ll enjoy the banter between these experienced competitors and “frenemies”, including their predictions for 2021! Other topics Discussed: Sourcing innovation to drive diversity wins Nimbleness with ever-changing roles and responsibilities Aligning tactical actions with strategic goals in an agile way Finding comfort in the chaos & learning to be okay during a lack of control Leveraging technology and balancing in-person interaction with clients The importance of self-awareness & self-reflection Connect with our #RPOACON2020 Speakers Cory Kruse - https://www.linkedin.com/in/corykruse/ John Hess - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-hess-58a5532/ Jason Krumwiede - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonkrumwiede/ Connect with Erin Peterson Erin is a Global Talent Acquisition Consultant, Interim Leader, and RPO Advisor with PeopleResults. She has led TA and RPO globally for some of the most successful organizations in the world including Accenture, Aon Hewitt, and Amazon. She translates her unique global experience to help clients with TA strategy, employment branding, onboarding, candidate experience, and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) decisions. Connect on Social Website: https://www.people-results.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/erinpeterson Twitter: https://twitter.com/ErinMcPeterson

Amidst COVID-19 and necessary wholesale expense cutting, it's important to really understand the difference between an expense and an investment as it pertains to ROI for your organization. And when specifically looking at your talent acquisition strategy, decisions should be made with that investment in mind – as the most expensive job is the unfilled one. But why do companies fail to make the connection between recruiting and returns? And what metrics should they track to help change this perception? These questions and more are addressed in our latest HRO Today Educational podcast with Elliot Clark and Advanced RPO's SVP, John Hess. For more information, visit https://www.advancedrpo.com/. To view more educational podcasts, visit us at https://www.hrotoday.com/.

UW-Milwaukee Chancellor Mark Mone chats with WUWM General Manager John Hess , who joined the station in January. He is a 30 year veteran of the media industry, working in television, radio and newspapers throughout his career.

Most people know Martin Luther as a theologian and as the father of the Reformation but he also happened to have some pretty relevant advice for communities dealing with the coronavirus.Back in 1527, a deadly plague hit Martin Luther’s town of Wittenberg and he wrote a letter to a friend (Volume 43, Pg. 132: Whether One Should Flee From A Deadly Plague - To: Rev. Dr. John Hess), explaining how churches should deal with such complicated circumstances."I shall ask God mercifully to protect us. Then I shall fumigate, help purify the air, administer medicine and take it. I shall avoid places and persons where my presence is not needed in order not to become contaminated and thus perchance inflict and pollute others and so cause their death as a result of my negligence. If God should wish to take me, he will surely find me and I have done what he has expected of me and so I am not responsible for either my own death or the death of others. If my neighbor needs me however I shall not avoid place or person but will go freely as stated above. See this is such a God-fearing faith because it is neither brash nor foolhardy and does not tempt God."

February 6, 2020 Guests/Topics:    Jim Willis, Marcellus Drilling News, responds to John Hess' comments that shale oil has peaked and global warming is real. Willis describes how Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has been good to industry in some areas like pipelines and permits, but needs to be watched in areas [...]

Jim Willis, Marcellus Drilling News, responds to John Hess' comments that shale oil has peaked and global warming is real. Willis describes how Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has been good to industry in some areas like pipelines and permits, but needs to be watched in areas of impact fees and [...]

Episode 3 of CMC's new podcast features an interview with Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival artistic director, Graham McKenzie, Dáirine Ní Mheadhra on her project to commission Irish composers to write songs using Irish language texts, and CMC Scholar-in-residence Orla Shannon on the music and lives of twentieth-century Irish women composers Ina Boyle and Joan Trimble. Presented by Jonathan Grimes and Evonne Ferguson. Recording and production - Keith Fennell Editing - Jonathan Grimes Show Notes Ann Cleare https://www.cmc.ie/composers/ann-cleare Riot Ensemble http://riotensemble.com/ Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival https://hcmf.co.uk/ CMC at HCMF https://www.cmc.ie/news/11202019–2125/cmc–2019-huddersfield-contemporary-music-festival Irish Language Art Song Project https://www.cmc.ie/AmhrainEalaineGhaeilge Joan Trimble https://www.cmc.ie/composers/joan-trimble Ina Boyle http://www.inaboyle.org/ Music Ann Cleare - Glór / Voice, Gavan Ring (voice), Louise Thomas (piano) - 00:02 Ann Cleare - Eyam V, RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra - 3:25, 12:04 Andrew Hamilton - An dóigh leat? Do you think?, Rachel Kelly (voice), John Hess (piano) - 14:22, 16:06 Jennifer Walshe - 12 Amhrán Faoi Athrú Aeráide / 12 Climate Change Songs, Anna Devin (voice), John Hess (piano) - 19:04 John Kinsella - Bóithre Bána / White Roads, Gavan Ring (voice), Louise Thomas (piano) - 22:11 Ryan Molloy - Ceoltóir na nÉan / Bird Singer, Rachel Kelly (voice), John Hess (piano) - 23:20, 24:28 Linda Buckley - Sólás / Solace, Rachel Kelly (voice), John Hess (piano) - 28:21, 30:02 Joan Trimble - Green Rain, Carolyn Dobbin (voice), Iain Burnside (piano) - 32:22 Ina Boyle - Symphony No. 1 ‘Glencree’ (second movement), RTÉ Concert Orchestra, conductor Kenneth Montgomery - 34:46, 45:56 Ina Boyle - Sleep Song, Aylish Kerrigan (voice), Dearbhla Collins (piano) - 41:02 Joan Trimble - Girl’s Song, Carolyn Dobbin (voice), Iain Burnside (piano) - 43:27

Irna Phillips, Queen of Serials, knows having a serial in the new medium would be the greatest culmination of her work in the genre. However, her march towards this goal wouldn’t be easy...or straightforward...and Irna Phillips would discover a world filled with friends, foes, and the kind of high drama only she could imagine... For the first time ever, Serial History uses the best archives, letters, notes, scripts, etc. to piece together the real story of the creation of the first television soap operas. From The Guiding Light to Search for Tomorrow to Love of Life, The First Hundred Years, As the World Turnsand more, Serial History places their creation stories on one timeline to tell the complete story of television soap operas for the very first time. Meet Irna Phillips, John Hess, Roy Winsor, Agnes Nixon, David Lesan, and more people who created the first television soap operas.Follow Serial History on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @SerialHistory. Send us an email at Serial@SerialHistory.com.Serial History is created, written, and executive produced by Andrew Pemberton-Fowler. Brett Emanuel and Raul Guerrero, Jr. produce the series. Serial History is an AIOTK Air production in association with Pemberton Studios.

Roy Winsor, who is now the manager of the radio and television department at The Biow Company, begins to wield his power. Within weeks of his promotion, Roy Winsor will lay the foundation for the creation of Love of Life and Search for Happiness...but at what price? For the first time, learn who created Love of Life and how Search for Tomorrow came to be. Meanwhile, Irna Phillips has plans of her own for the future of soap operas on television.For the first time ever, Serial Historyuses the best archives, letters, notes, scripts, etc. to piece together the real story of the creation of the first television soap operas. From The Guiding Lightto Search for Tomorrowto Love of Life, The First Hundred Years, As the World Turnsand more, Serial History places their creation stories on one timeline to tell the complete story of television soap operas for the very first time. Meet Irna Phillips, John Hess, Roy Winsor, Agnes Nixon, David Lesan, and more people who created the first television soap operas.Follow Serial History on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @SerialHistory. Send us an email at Serial@SerialHistory.com.Serial Historyis created, written, and executive produced by Andrew Pemberton-Fowler. Brett Emanuel and Raul Guerrero, Jr. produce the series. Serial Historyis an AIOTK Air production in association with Pemberton Studios.

Radio soap operas are all the rage, but the new medium of television cannot be ignored. Meet Roy Winsor, a soap opera producer and director, who is determined to make his mark on the new medium of television.For the first time ever, Serial History uses the best archives, letters, notes, scripts, etc. to piece together the real story of the creation of the first television soap operas. From The Guiding Light to Search for Tomorrow to Love of Life, The First Hundred Years, As the World Turnsand more, Serial History places their creation stories on one timeline to tell the complete story of television soap operas for the very first time. Meet Irna Phillips, John Hess, Roy Winsor, Agnes Nixon, David Lesan, and more people who created the first television soap operas.Follow Serial History on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @SerialHistory. Send us an email at Serial@SerialHistory.com.Serial History is created, written, and executive produced by Andrew Pemberton-Fowler. Brett Emanuel and Raul Guerrero, Jr. produce the series. Serial History is an AIOTK Air production in association with Pemberton Studios.

Radio soap operas are all the rage, but the new medium of television cannot be ignored. Meet Roy Winsor, a soap opera producer and director, who is determined to make his mark on the new medium of television.Follow Serial History on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @SerialHistory. Email us at Serial@SerialHistory.comSerial History uses the best archives, letters, notes, scripts, etc. to piece together the real story of the creation of the first television soap operas. From The Guiding Light to Search for Tomorrow to Love of Life, The First Hundred Years, As the World Turns and more, Serial History places their creation stories on one timeline to tell the complete story of television soap operas for the very first time. Meet Irna Phillips, John Hess, Roy Winsor, Agnes Nixon, David Lesan, and more people who created the first television soap operas.Serial History is created, written, and executive produced by Andrew Pemberton-Fowler. Brett Emanuel and Raul Guerrero, Jr. produce the series. Serial History is an AIOTK Air production in association with Pemberton Studios.

Join us as a member of our Water Quality department, John Hess, shares some of the challenges our waterways face, how he monitors them, and actions people can take at home to help keep our rivers and lakes healthy.

Our friends at the Nottingham European Movement asked us if they could use our podcast to share a recording of their 'Brexit: What Next? (https://www.euromovelincs.org.uk/brexit_what_next)' event with our listeners, and we bit their arm off! Enjoy this hour and a half panel discussion with these stone-cold Remain legends: Ken Clarke QC MP, Conservative Chris Leslie MP, Labour Tom Brake MP, Liberal Democrat Natalie Bennett, Green Party (leader of the Green Party 2012-16, and currently prospective parliamentary candidate for Sheffield) Femi Oluwole, co-founder of Our Future, Our Choice! Eloise Todd, chief executive, Best for Britain Moderated by John Hess, former BBC political editor for the East Midlands (Apologies to Chris for omitting to include him in my spoken intro!)

Roku’s not scared, Mary Poppins is back, and more American Gods problems. All this and more on Cordkillers! With special guest John Hess. Subscribe to and support Cordkillers at http://www.cordkillers.com. If we get to 1850 patrons or $1850/episode, we can begin the Spoilerin’ Project and give you show-based Spoilerin’ Time feeds. Find out more and … Continue reading Cordkillers 236 – Are You Still Watching? (w/ John Hess) →

Roku’s not scared, Mary Poppins is back, and more American Gods problems. All this and more on Cordkillers! With special guest John Hess. Subscribe to and support Cordkillers at http://www.cordkillers.com. If we get to 1850 patrons or $1850/episode, we can begin the Spoilerin’ Project and give you show-based Spoilerin’ Time feeds. Find out more and … Continue reading Cordkillers 236 – Are You Still Watching? (w/ John Hess) →

Roku’s not scared, Mary Poppins is back, and more American Gods problems. All this and more on Cordkillers! With special guest John Hess. Subscribe to and support Cordkillers at http://www.cordkillers.com. If we get to 1850 patrons or $1850/episode, we can begin the Spoilerin’ Project and give you show-based Spoilerin’ Time feeds. Find out more and … Continue reading Cordkillers 236 – Are You Still Watching? (w/ John Hess) →

John Hess is one of phaware global association’s co-founders. He and his wife Seema are caregivers to their son, Iain, who was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension at age 5. Iain is a recent recipient of a double lung transplant. With a background in engineering and technology, John details phaware’s Walk.Talk.Track.™ pulmonary hypertension mobile research application being developed to determine the quality of life of patients living with PH. Learn more about pulmonary hypertension at phaware365.global. Never miss an episode with the phaware® podcast app. Follow us on facebook, twitter, instagram, youtube & linkedin @phaware #phaware  Learn more about Walk.Talk.Track.™ at: www.phaware.global/walktalktrack

Many are watching US oil producers after the deal between OPEC and non-OPEC producers and Donald Trump's election, and John Hess, CEO of Hess Corporation, shares his thoughts about the future of US shale.Hess talks with senior oil editors Meghan Gordon and Brian Scheid about how quickly American...

On this episode we have UNC assistant coach, Dave Metzbower. Coach Metzbower graduated from the University of Delaware in 1986. After graduating from UD, he joined the Blue Hens' coaching staff and spent 1987-1989 on the sidelines in Newark. In 1990, Metzbower joined the Princeton staff as the top assistant to head coach Bill Tierney and helped create dynamic offenses that averaged 181.6 goals per year over a 20-season span. Metzbower helped the Tigers win six NCAA championships, reach the NCAA semifinals 10 times and advance to the NCAA quarterfinals on 16 occasions. During Metzbower's tenure, the Tigers won 14 Ivy League titles while achieving a cumulative 230-65 record. He helped develop the top five goal scorers in Princeton history, the top four in career points, 22 All-Ivy League attackmen, seven Ivy League Players of the Year, 27 first-team All-Americas and 74 All-Ivy League first-team selections. Under Metzbower, Kevin Lowe (1994) and John Hess (1997) won the Lt. Col. J.L. Turnbull Award as the outstanding attackman in Division I, and Josh Sims twice won the Lt. Donald McLaughlin Award as the top midfielder in Division I (1998 and 2000). He's now the assistant coach at the University of North Carolina who just made it back to final four this upcoming weekend for the first time since 1993. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gamechanger-lacrosse/id917409072?mt=2 Subscribe to the newsletter: JoeYevoli.com

Zeit für eine empathische und respektvolle Medizin. Prof. John Hess, Direktor im Deutschen Herzzentrum München, geht einen selbstbewussten Weg. Mit Dipl. Psychologin und NLP Trainer Isa Schlott und NLP Trainer Gert Bodamer.

John Hess earned his Ph.D at USC, MS at Indiana University and BA at Wheaton College in Ill. Jon served as VP and Dean of Students at Westmont College from ’73-’89. From ’89-’99 he focused on executive coaching with focus on intensive life management groups. John Hess is the founder and principle consultant for Burgess & Co. His professional background includes being Senior VP at Westmont; extensive personal executive coaching with CEO’s; and forming and leading small, intensive life-management groups with a spiritual focus. He currently serves as Vice President of Capital Commerce Group, a small investment banking firm in Santa Barbara. For the past three years he has worked with The Executive Committee (TEC), the premier CEO development organization with over 6,000 members throughout the United States and Canada.

John Hess earned his Ph.D at USC, MS at Indiana University and BA at Wheaton College in Ill. Jon served as VP and Dean of Students at Westmont College from ’73-’89. From ’89-’99 he focused on executive coaching with focus on intensive life management groups. John Hess is the founder and principle consultant for Burgess & Co. His professional background includes being Senior VP at Westmont; extensive personal executive coaching with CEO’s; and forming and leading small, intensive life-management groups with a spiritual focus. He currently serves as Vice President of Capital Commerce Group, a small investment banking firm in Santa Barbara. For the past three years he has worked with The Executive Committee (TEC), the premier CEO development organization with over 6,000 members throughout the United States and Canada.

John Hess earned his Ph.D at USC, MS at Indiana University and BA at Wheaton College in Ill. Jon served as VP and Dean of Students at Westmont College from ’73-’89. From ’89-’99 he focused on executive coaching with focus on intensive life management groups. John Hess is the founder and principle consultant for Burgess & Co. His professional background includes being Senior VP at Westmont; extensive personal executive coaching with CEO’s; and forming and leading small, intensive life-management groups with a spiritual focus. He currently serves as Vice President of Capital Commerce Group, a small investment banking firm in Santa Barbara. For the past three years he has worked with The Executive Committee (TEC), the premier CEO development organization with over 6,000 members throughout the United States and Canada.

John Hess earned his Ph.D at USC, MS at Indiana University and BA at Wheaton College in Ill. Jon served as VP and Dean of Students at Westmont College from ’73-’89. From ’89-’99 he focused on executive coaching with focus on intensive life management groups. John Hess is the founder and principle consultant for Burgess & Co. His professional background includes being Senior VP at Westmont; extensive personal executive coaching with CEO’s; and forming and leading small, intensive life-management groups with a spiritual focus. He currently serves as Vice President of Capital Commerce Group, a small investment banking firm in Santa Barbara. For the past three years he has worked with The Executive Committee (TEC), the premier CEO development organization with over 6,000 members throughout the United States and Canada.

John Hess earned his Ph.D at USC, MS at Indiana University and BA at Wheaton College in Ill. Jon served as VP and Dean of Students at Westmont College from ’73-’89. From ’89-’99 he focused on executive coaching with focus on intensive life management groups. John Hess is the founder and principle consultant for Burgess & Co. His professional background includes being Senior VP at Westmont; extensive personal executive coaching with CEO’s; and forming and leading small, intensive life-management groups with a spiritual focus. He currently serves as Vice President of Capital Commerce Group, a small investment banking firm in Santa Barbara. For the past three years he has worked with The Executive Committee (TEC), the premier CEO development organization with over 6,000 members throughout the United States and Canada.

John Hess earned his Ph.D at USC, MS at Indiana University and BA at Wheaton College in Illinous. Jon served as Vp and Dean of Students at Westmont College from ’73-’89. From ’89-’99 he focused on executive coaching with focus on intensive life management groups. John Hess is the founder and principle consultant for Burgess & Co. His professional background includes being Senior vice-President at Westmont; extensive personal executlive coaching with CEO’s; and forming and leading small, intensive life-management groups with a spiritual focus. He currently serves as Vice President of Capital Commerce Group, a small investment banking firm in Santa Barbara. For the past three years he has worked with The Exective Committee (TEC), the premier CEO development organization with over 6,000 members throught the United States and Canda.

John Hess earned his Ph.D at USC, MS at Indiana University and BA at Wheaton College in Ill. Jon served as VP and Dean of Students at Westmont College from ’73-’89. From ’89-’99 he focused on executive coaching with focus on intensive life management groups. John Hess is the founder and principle consultant for Burgess & Co. His professional background includes being Senior VP at Westmont; extensive personal executive coaching with CEO’s; and forming and leading small, intensive life-management groups with a spiritual focus. He currently serves as Vice President of Capital Commerce Group, a small investment banking firm in Santa Barbara. For the past three years he has worked with The Executive Committee (TEC), the premier CEO development organization with over 6,000 members throughout the United States and Canada.

John Hess earned his Ph.D at USC, MS at Indiana University and BA at Wheaton College in Ill. Jon served as VP and Dean of Students at Westmont College from ’73-’89. From ’89-’99 he focused on executive coaching with focus on intensive life management groups. John Hess is the founder and principle consultant for Burgess & Co. His professional background includes being Senior VP at Westmont; extensive personal executive coaching with CEO’s; and forming and leading small, intensive life-management groups with a spiritual focus. He currently serves as Vice President of Capital Commerce Group, a small investment banking firm in Santa Barbara. For the past three years he has worked with The Executive Committee (TEC), the premier CEO development organization with over 6,000 members throughout the United States and Canada.

In this interview find out why the recession may just be one of the best things to happen to British politics in years. BBC Political Journalist John Hess speaks about his career, on the heels of a talk he gave for the Centre for British Politics, in the School of Politics and International Relations.