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https://offsec.blog/budgetIn this episode, we're tackling an often-overlooked opportunity: using pentest results to secure more budget for security initiatives. Too many organizations run a pentest, file the report away, and move on without leveraging it for strategic value. We'll break down how to translate findings into business language, influence leadership, and turn vulnerabilities into funding for better defenses.Blog: https://offsec.blog/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@cyberthreatpovTwitter: https://x.com/cyberthreatpov Follow Spencer on social ⬇Spencer's Links: https://go.spenceralessi.com/links Work with Us: https://securit360.com
“Not My Fault”…Blame, Justify, or take responsibility? Even if you didn't do it, who is going to fix it, replace it, or take responsibility if you don't? Could leadership simply mean taking responsibility and fixing it- regardless of who did it? www.maxfitnesscollege.com
Andy Cam and Todd Glister are joined by business owner James Broadbent to talk about his difficulty taking on a second year apprentice, aged 21, because of the recent increase in minimum wage. James talks about his experiences with five previous apprentices, what he's done to find a new candidate, being inundated with applications and where he feels more support for contractors should come from.
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Welcome to Meaning-Making 101 where we explore the crisis of meaning in our world today, and how we may help usher in an awakening from it.Today we consider the shocking and tragic d**th of free-speech advocate, conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, Charlie Kirk. We pray that we as a country can rise above the inflamed divisions to see the heart behind every fellow human, and heal this growing divide before even more loss of life occurs.Stay Tuned! At the end of this episode we take a look at some of the actual Good News going on in the world in our Good News Roundup! Something that feels especially important today: to remember there is still GOOD in this world.Join us as we endeavor to cultivate the wisdom to see beyond the narrowness of tribalist and essentialist perceptions of reality. Let's change this world from the inside-out!Like, Subscribe, and Share your thoughts and questions!Videos covered in this episode:https://youtu.be/JoqfNC-lXvA?si=c4t10aXQcb-sh_kQD.B.H.'s essay, 'Christ and Nothing': https://humanitas.org/resources/articles/FTchristandnothing_print.htmGood News Roundup Source: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/Disclaimer: This show may include copyrighted material for educational purposes that are intended to fall under the "fair use" guidelines of Section 107 of the Copyright Act. The content is used for commentary, critique, and educational insights. All rights to the original content belong to their respective owners. If you have any concerns about the use of your material, please reach out to us directly.Thanks for listening!Join Actuali in podcast land where we explore the arts of mindfulness, flow, and how to realize one's most authentic Self. On your favorite podcast platform @ https://Anchor.FM/ActualiThrough deep dives into life's greatest mysteries to inspiring conversations, to current events, guided Wim Hof beathing and meditations, Actuali is dedicated to revealing a clear way to view the world and our place in it.Together we change this world from the inside-out!Join us Wednesday's 7p EST on youtube.com/@actuali.podccastPlaying after the fact on Spotify, Apple, and more @ https://Anchor.FM/ActualiJoin Actuali on Social! Instagram:https://Instagram.com/actuali.podcastTwitter:https://Twitter.com/Actuali_PodcastFacebook:https://facebook.com/Actuali.podcastOur band, American Dharma:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfJn_yIRo45SRHGfsjJ8XiwA.D. on facebook: https://facebook.com/AmericanDharmabandA.D. on Instagram: https://instagram.com/American.Dharma.bandA.D. on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/americandharmaThe audio side of this episode will also be available on all major podcast platforms via https://Anchor.FM/Actuali Enjoy the show!
Artificial Intelligence has moved from research labs into every corner of our lives—shaping economies, transforming warfare, and raising profound questions about what it means to be human. For some, AI promises extraordinary leaps in productivity, creativity, and problem-solving. For others, it evokes fears of surveillance, disinformation, and geopolitical arms races. But beyond the hype, what actually counts as “intelligence” in these machines? Are today's Large Language Models truly thinking, or are they just sophisticated mimics of human communication? Professor Robert C. Berwick of MIT joins Dr. Arghya Sengupta on the latest episode of Justify. Together, they step back from the daily headlines to ask: ➤ What is intelligence? ➤ How should we understand AI in relation to human cognition? ➤ And what futures—utopian or dystopian—might emerge as states and societies navigate this frontier in the international arena? #podcast #artificialintelligence #ai #legalpodcast
John talks about the GOP saying to not politicize the tragedy of Charlie Kirk's death yet they are doing so and using the event to justify attacking people. He remembers how the same thing happened during the tragedy of 9/11. Then, he speaks with Renee Hopkins who is CEO of the Alliance for Gun Responsibility. Renee has experienced the scourge of gun violence first-hand including the tragic loss of her brother Arnie in a school shooting in 1996. Then, John chats with Jody Hamilton and Sean “Smith” Pierce. Jody is the executive producer of the Stephanie Miller Show. She's has garnered several Telly and Aurora Awards for her efforts and one Emmy nomination so far. Sean has owned the airwaves for over 30 years, producing for some of the biggest names like Randi Rhodes, Stephanie Miller, and Bill Press. These days, they're co-hosting and co-producing "The Politics Bar". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Show #2491 Show Notes: Philippians 2: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=phil%202&version=KJV Galatians 3: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galations%203&version=KJV ‘Bewitched’: https://webstersdictionary1828.com/Dictionary/Bewitched ‘Justify’: https://webstersdictionary1828.com/Dictionary/Justify Melungeon: https://www.google.com/search?q=melungeon Israel’s top 50 Allies: https://israelallies.org/israels-top-50-christian-allies-2024 SCOTUS’s religions:1https://news.gallup.com/opinion/polling-matters/391649/religion-supreme-court-justices.aspx
Guest Speaker - Rabbi Ron Yitzchok Eisenman - "Can the Ends Justify the Means" in Judaism? by Shapell's Rabbeim
The weakness of our current version of AI is that it extracts its knowledge only from what we have taught it.Things that are rarely done are difficult for AI to imitate.AI has confidence in things that are repeated online ad infinitum.*Predictable ads follow the orthodox guidelines taught in every college in America. AI can find countless examples of these ads online. This is why AI can write predictable ads that look, feel, sound and smell like all those other predictable ads.Predictability is a thief that robs you in broad daylight.If you want your ads to remarkably outperform the predictable ads written by AI; if you want your ads to be noticed and remembered; you must do what is rarely done.Enter your subject from a new angle, a surprising angle, a different angle.Write an opening line that makes no sense.Cause that opening line to make perfect sense in less than 30 seconds.This technique is known as Random Entry and almost no one ever uses it.“I'm John Hayes and I'm talking today with GoGo Gecko.”“I was a 10-year-old boy holding a flashlight for my father.”“Mr. Jenkins?”“Yes, Bobby.”“How much should a hamster weigh?”“There's Elmer Fudd, Elmer's Glue, and me, Elmer Zubiate.”Random Entry is not orthodox. Random Entry is not predictable.“What makes our company, our product, our service different from our competitors?”If you ask yourself that question, you will come up with the same 3 or 4 opening lines that each of your competitors will come up with when they ask those same questions. Your ads, and their ads, will look, feel, sound and smell like ads.When you begin in a predictable way, it is hard to be unpredictable.AI ads feel like ads because AI cannot (1.) identify, (2.) justify, or (3.) rectify Random Entry.Identify.AI cannot find examples of what does not exist. But you can create it.Justify.AI cannot bridge a random opening line into an unrelated subject. But you can build that bridge.Rectify.AI cannot reconcile a random opening line so that it makes perfect sense. But you can create a metaphor out of thin air.When a novel becomes a bestselling book that gets made into a movie, you can be certain that it was built upon a weird and unexpected – but highly engaging – opening line.“Call me Ishmael.”– Herman Melville, Moby-Dick“Where's Papa going with that axe?”– E.B. White, Charlotte's Web“Many years later, as he faced the firing squad, Colonel Aureliano Buendía was to remember that distant afternoon when his father took him to discover ice.”– Gabriel García Márquez, One Hundred Years of Solitude“It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen.”– George Orwell, 1984“Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.”– Leo Tolstoy, Anna KareninaChoose any one of those opening lines and tell your favorite AI to write an ad for your business using EXACTLY that line as the opening line. If your AI is successful, it will be due to the fact that you gave it a series of extremely insightful prompts. (Probably based on some of the things you learned in this Monday Morning Memo.)Srinivas Rao recently wrote, “Confessions of a Master Bullshit Artist, aka ChatGPT.”You think I'm a genius. I'm not. I'm an overconfident parrot in a lab coat.I don't know anything, check anything...
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Matt Tuttle considers Broadcom (AVGO) a "must own" A.I. chip stock, alongside Nvidia (NVDA). He'll focus on the company's margins and VMware, believing they serve as indicators for Broadcom's future growth. That said, Matt is nervous when it comes to valuation, arguing that Broadcom "almost needs to have a cure for cancer" for the stock to push higher. Tom White offers a pair of example options trades for the chipmaker.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about
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Sir Ron Young, who used to be a high court judge and used to be chair of the Parole Board, thinks shorter sentences could take the strain off the justice system. He says shorter sentences make people less likely to re-offend because they don't spend as much time with other offenders and that would mean less people going through the courts. There are two ways we could respond to that. We could think about it with a long-term, logical view and let our head guide our thinking, or we could let our heart guide our response. Sir Ron is saying this today after the release of Chief Justice Dame Helen Winkelmann's annual report, which says the justice system is under considerable pressure because of under-funding, security issues, delays, and heavy workloads. Which probably won't be much of a surprise to anyone who has had dealings with our courts. But what do we do about it? Sir Ron thinks shorter sentences are the answer. He's saying today that offenders who get shorter sentences and go through rehabilitation are less likely to join gangs and re-offend. And, with longer sentences becoming more common, they're making the crime problem worse because they mean people are more likely to continue committing crimes, and that's putting more and more pressure on the justice system. I can see both sides of the argument. My head tells me that there is something in what Sir Ron is saying. But my heart tells me that it's a terrible idea, because it doesn't actually address the problem, which is a justice system pretty much on the edge. A justice system struggling because, as our top judge says, it doesn't have enough resources: there aren't enough lawyers wanting to do legal aid work, there's been an increase in the number of murder and manslaughter trials, and they're all taking longer. But is dishing out lighter sentences to, apparently, reduce the pipeline of criminal offending, the answer? I say it isn't. Because reducing sentences just to take the pressure off the justice system doesn't help the victims of crime in the here and now. If there's anything our struggling justice system doesn't need, that's a further erosion of public confidence. Which is what would happen if we saw criminals getting off lightly, just because we're not prepared to resource the system in a way that delivers what the system is there to deliver: justice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jake & Ben Full Show from September 3, 2025 Hour 1 Utah checks in at 25 in the latest AP Poll. Too high? Too Low? Top 3 Stories of the Day: What are BYU's expectations vs Stanford? Board Man gets Paid (illegally) and Utah Mammoth announce rookie camp roster. The U.S. Open made millions of dollars off alcohol sales alone. Hour 2 Deion Sanders tried to justify his poor clock management in Colorado's loss to Georgia Tech. He's wrong. What You Got Wednesday: Best NFL Studio Analysts & Best Casual Chain Restaurants. Wrapping up another day.
Hour 2 of Jake & Ben on September 3, 2025 Deion Sanders tried to justify his poor clock management in Colorado's loss to Georgia Tech. He's wrong. What You Got Wednesday: Best NFL Studio Analysts & Best Casual Chain Restaurants. Wrapping up another day.
War Room It's Happening! Trump Calls on Pharmaceutical Companies to “Justify Success” of Covid-19 “Vaccines”
David['s desire to bring God's Ark home didn't give him the right to make up new rules. Christ didn't cave in to the Devil's temptations just to pass his test and He didn't cut the corners on our salvation.
By now you probably know who we like to pick, but today we're going to focus on why. Dave and Jamey will justify their picks from Wednesday's 12-team, PPR, 3-WR draft. First, we give some FAB advice (4:35) and react to the Micah Parsons trade (6:40) and talk about the Fantasy impact. Does a bad defense lead to a lot of pass attempts? We also have more news and notes (14:00) as we talk about Jordan Love, Jalen Coker and the Bucs wide receivers ... Dave had the third pick in the 12-team draft and we're going to make him justify his picks (25:10). Why Tee Higgins in Round 2? Why not Patrick Mahones in Round 6? Any regrets? ... Jamey had the 4th pick and now he'll justify his squad (42:15). Did he consider a tight end in Round 2 instead of Josh Jacobs? We also look at Team 9 in this draft (59:00) and talk about whether that team should have taken George Kittle, Mike Evans, Alvin Kamara or Lamar Jackson in Round 3 ... Email us at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com Fantasy Football Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts Watch FFT on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/fantasyfootballtoday Shop our store: shop.cbssports.com/fantasy SUBSCRIBE to FFT Dynasty on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fantasy-football-today-dynasty/id1696679179 FOLLOW FFT Dynasty on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aHlmMJw1m8FareKybdNfG?si=8487e2f9611b4438&nd=1 SUBSCRIBE to FFT DFS on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fantasy-football-today-dfs/id1579415837 FOLLOW FFT DFS on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5zU7pBvGK3KPhfb69Q1hNr?si=1c5030a3b1a64be2 Follow our FFT team on Twitter: @FFToday, @AdamAizer, @JameyEisenberg, @daverichard, @heathcummingssr Follow the brand new FFT TikTok account: https://www.tiktok.com/@fftoday To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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From the battlefront to the courtroom, the fight for gender equality in the Indian Army has been as much about shifting mindsets as changing policy. In 1992, women joined the Army through the Women Special Entry Scheme — short service tenures, no pathway to a Permanent Commission. Nearly three decades later, the Supreme Court in Babita Puniya marked a constitutional breakthrough, holding that physiological features and stereotypes about motherhood have no place in determining a woman's entitlement to serve. But the battle didn't end there... Dr. Arghya Sengupta is joined by Sr. Advocate Meenakshi Arora, who represented the petitioners in Nitisha, to explore the constitutional, institutional, and human dimensions of this struggle. Tune in
Jordan Romano has continually been awful for the Phillies all season. Many have wondered while the Phillies have continued to put him out there to pitch. Now the midday show says there is no further justification after yet another poor performance last night and the Phillies in a race to both secure the division and a bye.
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I recently made a big, fat, rookie mistake in an advertising campaign. The mistake? I tried to justify an objection I imagined my ideal customers had… except they didn't have this objection and the advertising copy completely backfired on me. But you know what? Since I suffered the humiliation of this mistake, you don't have to. When you listen to this episode, you'll hear the full story about this foolish mistake, including the exact marketing and persuasion laws I violated. Best part? After listening to this episode, you might even be able to double what you currently charge to your clients. Listen now. Show highlights include: The weird way the chart of my progressing grip strength can teach your business about achieving slow, steady, and consistent growth (1:37) How I made more from one email campaign than most advisors can even dream about making in an entire year (5:32) Please learn from this foolish advertising mistake I recently made with a campaign so you don't repeat it. Listen to (10:16) How “over-persuading” can cause an almost closed client to ditch you for your biggest competitor (12:03) The “state it and shut up” secret for turning your exorbitant prices into a reason prospective clients want to hire you (13:53) Since you listen to this podcast, I want to give you a gift: If you subscribe to the Inner Circle Newsletter, I'll send you a collection of seven “objection busting” and copyright free emails, personally written by me, that you can use right away to begin getting more clients. Sign up here: https://TheAdvisorCoach.com/Coaching. Then, let me know you subscribed, and I will reply back with a link where you can download them for free.
“Scriptural Hurdles - How Do We Justify Violence in the Old Testament?” Isaiah 2:2-4, Luke 6:27-31 Rev. John Allen addresses the question of violence in the Old Testament. Recorded live at Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, Texas. For more information, please visit www.mysumc.org.
Nintendo faces ongoing backlash over its restrictive game key card policies, while payment giants Mastercard and Visa clash with the gaming industry over transaction disputes. Meanwhile, Khazan developers reveal that gamers prefer quitting a game "with dignity" over switching to easy mode. In Japan, Real Time Attack (RTA) events can no longer feature Nintendo games due to the company's strict policies. Sony is taking legal action against Tencent over *Light of Motiram*, alleging it copies *Horizon*. And Roblox is under investigation for allegedly profiting from child predators, raising serious concerns about platform safety. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What happens when the Federal Reserve collides with political pressure from the White House? Jim Bianco, President of Bianco Research, joins Maggie Lake to break down the Fed–Trump showdown, the risks of premature rate cuts, and why long-term yields could rise even if the Fed eases. Bianco explains why weak jobs numbers don't mean recession, how tariffs could reignite inflation, and why markets must adjust to a new era of lower returns across stocks, bonds, and cash — the “4-5-6 market.” He also shares his views on: Bonds & interest rates: Why cutting rates could backfire Stocks & valuations: Retail investors driving momentum, risks for Mag-7 AI & growth: Short-term hype vs. long-term productivity gains Global shift: Why Europe looks cheap — but still can't rival U.S. tech Crypto: Ethereum and altcoins gaining ground on Bitcoin Gold & silver: Precious metals making a strong comeback This is a must-watch for anyone trying to understand where markets are headed in 2025, and how to position your portfolio in a changing investment cycle.
Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac react to the latest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle, including the reports that the Cincinnati Bengals are now listening to trade calls about Trey Hendrickson. Mike, Beau, and Ali explain why they think the Falcons trading Jalon Walker for Trey Hendrickson would be a hard decision to make and a hard decision to justify.
Is gold really dead or making a comeback 2025? Are zirconia and biomimetic dentistry sounding the final bell for precious metal restorations? Is there still a place for gold in modern practice—and when is it actually the best option? Dr. Lane Ochi joins Jaz for a rare live podcast episode to unpack the current and future role of gold restorations. From skyrocketing costs and lost lab skills, to emerging alternatives like milled cobalt chrome, this episode covers everything you wish dental school taught about gold. They even dive into clever tricks for temporizing gold and discuss the surprising lab workaround that may save your patient money—without compromising function. https://youtu.be/QWhY2_Oghd0 Watch PDP236 on Youtube Protrusive Dental Pearl: You can achieve profound anesthesia for lower molars—including cracked, heavily worn ones—using Articaine buccal infiltrations instead of an ID block, even in dense bone cases.
The "Extremely Underwhelming" Vegas Tunnel is Being Used to Justify the Nashville Tunnel. Ray aka "City Nerd" did a deep dive on it and is here to tell us what it really is, and why we are also being sold a bill of goods.
Actor, director, and pseudo-troublemaker Nick Searcy is back! Nick recounts what he saw at the Capitol on January 6 and why he made Capital Punishment and its sequel, The War on Truth. Also discussed is Nick's unfiltered memoir, Justify This: A Career Without Compromise, where he shares stories from his long career in Hollywood, and a new project about gospel singers that might just redeem him—at least a little. It's a conversation full of laughs, sharp elbows, and more than a few surprises. Shout out to our great sponsors CompanyCam.com Jobsite photo tools to manage work from anywhere. ZipRecruiter.com/Rowe to post a job for FREE. AuraFrames.com/Mike Use code Mike to get $35 off their best-selling Carver Mat frame. PureTalk.com/Rowe Save 50% off your first month!
EXPOSED: Therapists Reveal How Women Weaponize Therapy To Justify Bad Behavior In Relationships by Greg Adams
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AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports President Trump has signed an executive order justifying 50% tariffs on Brazil.
ALL RECAPS! ALL SHOW! ALL HILARITY! This week, we… for some reason… kick things off with a conversation about naps and why we both need to start taking a lot more of them. Then, ON TO BUSINESS! We kick things off with the second part of the Real Housewives of Atlanta reunion and all the mess that's come out on social media this week surrounding the show. Then, we jump over to the Real Housewives of Orange County and try to count the amount of lies between Tamra, Katie, Emily, Shannon, and honestly EVERYONE ELSE TOO! Then, we end things with the Gilded Age and how I somehow… predicted the plot development?! FOR THE FIRST TIME IN HISTORY?! Love that for me. DOWNLOAD AND LISTEN TODAY! Listen to “She's Speaking with Emily Hanks” podcast on Apple Podcasts! Listen to “She's Speaking with Emily Hanks” podcast on Spotify! Follow Emily on Instagram! Subscribe to Emily's YouTube channel, where we go live every single Sunday! *** HEY! Some of you have asked how you can show your appreciation for all the content provided by your mama's favorite Black geek. How about you buy me a beer/coffee? CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT! *** New episodes of “I Ken Not with Kendrick Tucker” are released weekly! DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE, RATE, AND REVIEW! I LOVE 5 STARS! EMAIL ME AT IKENNOTPODCAST@GMAIL.COM! FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM! FOLLOW ME ON THREADS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Beloved, today we come to a topic that troubles many hearts. We live in an age repulsed by slavery—seen rightly now as abhorrent—but the Bible, holy and inspired, records its presence. Does that mean God condoned it? Did He sanction man owning man? Understanding how the Bible treats slavery is essential—not only for historical clarity, but also for Gospel purity. When skeptics charge that Scripture supports vile institutions, we must answer wisely, Biblically, lovingly. The sermon addresses the complex question of whether the Bible justifies slavery, arguing that it does not condone the practice despite its presence in the Old Testament. It clarifies that biblical servitude differed significantly from the chattel slavery prevalent in America, emphasizing that God works with people where they are, progressively revealing moral truths and ultimately offering freedom from sin. The speaker highlights the role of Christian faith in the abolition of slavery and underscores the central message that all individuals are enslaved to sin until they embrace Jesus Christ as their master, finding true liberation through faith and willingly submitting to His guidance.
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This Podcast Is Episode 638, And It's About Pillar 2: Controlling The Money - Construction Accounting And Bookkeeping How Smart Money Management Keeps Your Business Profitable and Stress-Free When most small construction business owners think about success, they envision a steady stream of jobs, high-quality work, and satisfied clients. But there's another side to the story that often gets ignored: the financial health of your business. And here's the truth we see every day as construction bookkeeping specialists: Even skilled contractors with full calendars can run into cash flow problems, tax stress, or profit shortfalls—not because of the work, but because of the numbers. That's where Pillar 2: Controlling the Money comes in. In this post, we'll talk about how to take control of your finances through simple, construction-friendly accounting practices—so you can stop guessing and start growing. Why Money Control Is the Backbone of a Construction Business In construction, money doesn't flow evenly. You might spend thousands on materials before getting paid. You may win one big job and then go three weeks without a deposit. Labor and equipment costs can shift mid-project. It's a juggling act. That's why proper accounting isn't just about keeping the IRS happy—it's about: Knowing your job costs Pricing with confidence Keeping cash flow steady Making better business decisions Staying compliant and audit-proof If your books are messy, late, or nonexistent, you're flying blind. However, when your numbers are precise and current, you can run your business, not just react to it. The 5 Biggest Money Mistakes We See in Construction Businesses Let's start with the most common money-related problems we help contractors fix: 1. Bidding Without Knowing Actual Costs Many contractors “guesstimate” job prices based on experience rather than actual data. However, with inflation, labor fluctuations, and new materials, those estimates can quickly lead to underbidding and lost profits. 2. Mixing Personal and Business Finances Swiping your business card for groceries or buying tools with your debit card? That's a fast track to messy books and missed deductions. 3. Falling Behind on Invoicing or Collections Delaying invoices or avoiding follow-ups means delayed payments—and often, unpaid work. 4. Ignoring Overhead Suppose you only account for direct costs (such as materials and labor) and overlook indirect costs, including your phone bill, fuel, insurance, and software subscriptions. In that case, you'll never see your actual profit. 5. No Real Cash Flow Planning Not knowing how much is coming in or going out in the next 30 days can lead to bounced checks, late payments, and last-minute borrowing. Sound familiar? Let's fix that. The 3-Part System for Controlling Your Money Here's how we help contractors like you get your finances under control without overwhelming spreadsheets or accounting jargon: 1. Job Costing – Know What Each Project Really Costs Job costing is the process of tracking every dollar that goes into each project, including labor, materials, subs, equipment, and overhead allocation (LMOS™). Why It Matters: You'll know which jobs are profitable—and which ones aren't worth repeating. You'll improve your estimates over time using real data. You'll spot problems early (like a crew taking too long or material waste). How to Start: Use separate expense categories for each job in your accounting software (or at least use tags/notes). Track time and material costs in real-time, not weeks later. Include a portion of your overhead per job (rent, insurance, admin time, etc.). Even a basic spreadsheet is better than nothing. But ideally, use tools like QuickBooks with project tracking, or apps like Buildertrend that integrate with bookkeeping. 2. Cash Flow Management – Know What's Coming and Going Cash flow isn't the same as profit. You can make a $10,000 profit on paper, but still run out of cash if a client delays payment or if you pay subs too early. Why It Matters: Helps you avoid shortfalls, late payments, or needing to dip into personal funds. It makes it easier to plan purchases or hire help when you can afford to do so. How to Start: Create a weekly cash flow forecast: List all expected income and expenses by date so that you can plan around slow weeks or high-expense periods. Require deposits and progress payments on jobs. Set up reminders for invoicing and follow-ups to ensure timely payments. A construction business with no cash cushion is one unexpected delay away from severe stress. Cash flow forecasting gives you breathing room and peace of mind. 3. Monthly Reporting – Make Decisions Based on Facts, Not Feelings Every month, you should be reviewing key reports that tell you how your business is doing, not just how you feel it's doing. The 3 Reports You Need: Profit & Loss Statement (P&L) – Are you making money? Balance Sheet – What do you own vs. owe? Job Profitability Reports – Which jobs performed best? These reports help you: Adjust pricing and scope when needed Spot overspending early Justify business decisions (such as hiring, purchasing equipment, or expanding) Get ready for taxes long before tax season If your current bookkeeper isn't giving you these reports—or if you don't understand them—it's time for a better system. Bonus Tips for Easy Financial Control Here are a few more best practices we recommend for all small construction business owners: 1. Separate Business Accounts Use a dedicated business checking account and credit card. It simplifies tax prep, reduces errors, and keeps you audit-ready. 2. Keep Receipts and Documentation Use apps like Hubdoc, Dext, or QuickBooks Online to snap and store receipts. Label them with the project name for faster reconciliation. 3. Use Software That Fits Construction Generic accounting tools are sufficient, but platforms like QuickBooks for Contractors, Joist, or Buildertrend offer features specifically tailored to the construction industry, such as progress billing, time tracking, and job costing. 4. Work with a Specialist A bookkeeper who knows construction can save you hours of frustration—and thousands in missed tax deductions or mispriced jobs. The Bottom Line: You Can't Grow What You Don't Measure and What You Can Measure, You Can Manage You wouldn't build a house without a plan. So don't run your business without a handle on your numbers. Controlling the money through job costing, cash flow tracking, and monthly reporting allows you to: Price smarter Avoid financial surprises Protect your profit margins Make better growth decisions You don't need to become a financial expert. You need a system that gives you visibility—and a partner who can help you stay on track. Need Help Getting Your Finances Under Control? We specialize in helping small construction business owners like you: Set up or clean up their books Track job profitability Forecast cash flow Understand their financial reports Let us know how we can help you. Book a free 30-minute consultation and take the guesswork out of your finances—so you can focus on doing great work.
Is there a simple question to understand the ROI of brand investment? Cole reflects on his takeaways from a panel discussion he hosted, the value of brand investments, knowing your audience, long form vs short form, and an update to the rebrand of Port Side About: This podcast is produced by Port Side, a creative production studio. We help brands that move, create strategy-led, emotionally charged video campaigns Enjoy this episode and discover other resources below: Insight Deck | Want 20 of our favorite insights shared on the show? Booklist | Here's our curated list of recommended books over the years. LinkedIn | Join the conversation and share ideas with other industry peers. Apple Podcast | Want to help us out? Leave us a review on Apple. Guest List | Have a Guest in Mind? Share them with us here. Patreon | Want to support us financially?
In this new episode of Reflections from The Three Bells, Adrian Ellis, shares insights on capital project planning and the value of defining purpose and impact before building and design.External references: Manal Ataya: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mataya-uae/ Sharjah Museums Authority: https://www.sharjahmuseums.ae/ The International Museum Leadership Congress (IMCC): https://www.museum.construction/The Bilbao effect: how Frank Gehry's Guggenheim started a global craze: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2017/oct/01/bilbao-effect-frank-gehry-guggenheim-global-craze Daniel Libeskind: https://libeskind.com/ Zaha Hadid: https://www.zaha-hadid.com/ Tadao Ando: https://www.tadao-ando.com/youth_2025/ Rem Koolhaas / OMA: https://www.oma.com/About the contributor:Adrian Ellis is the founder of AEA Consulting (1990) and the Global Cultural Districts Network (2013). He has worked in senior management and as a board member in both museums and the performing arts and as a strategy consultant to leading clients in the cultural, public, and business sectors around the world. +
Explore Colossians & Luke to defend Jesus' divinity & show how love, not just faith, plays a role in our salvation. Apologetics insights with Dr. Broussard.
Welcome back to the Consulting Success podcast. I'm Michael Zipursky, and today, we are continuing our exploration into a force that's not just changing how businesses operate, but really how we as consultants need to think and adapt. And yes, that is AI - artificial intelligence. I'm pleased to say that we have Michel Fortin joining us again. Our last conversation on AI, I know, was valuable and helpful, insightful maybe. So we're going to pick up where we left off. We're going to explore some new ground. We're going to look at, you know, how all this applies to you as a consultant or in the world of consulting.And just to reiterate a point that I think is really important, we're not suggesting that you as a consultant need to become an AI specialist. That's not the goal, but what we do believe is that every single consultant needs to get a handle on what AI is, what AI can do, how it's going to affect your work, how it's going to impact your clients and the marketplace and the landscape that they work in. So from content creation to streamlining your operations and beyond in terms of your client and the industries that you serve, today we're going to get into some really interesting areas. We're going to start by looking back at an idea from John Naisbitt when he talked about this concept of "high tech, high touch" and then see how it mirrors what's actually happening today in AI. And then as technology, right, becomes more advanced, what does it actually mean for our need for genuine human connection? And then we're going to talk about how AI is shifting the goalposts for things like trust and authority, especially when it comes to the content that we create. And Michel has some thoughts on how Google's E-A-T - so that's E-A-T - that framework of expertise, authoritativeness, and trustworthiness, is evolving into what he calls E-A-T 2.0, which stands for empathy, authenticity, and transparency. So we're going to unpack that and what it means for consultants. And as always, we want to make this very practical. So how can you use AI to be more efficient? And how can you actually use this to be more effective in your consulting work? How do these blend together, right? These powerful tools, how can you use that in your own unique way, and how can you bring the human experience? How can you bring in and leverage AI within your area of expertise, regardless of where that is and where in the world that you are and the work that you do? So if you're looking to get a clear picture on how to navigate the AI landscape and position your consulting practice for the future, then you're in the right place. Mentioned in this episode:Join an Elite Group of Consulting Founders in Montreal for Serious GrowthImagine being in a room where every other 6 or 7-figure consulting founder is as serious about growth as you are. That's the Consulting Success Mastermind in Montreal (Sept 18-20, 2025). This is your opportunity to build real relationships with top-performing consultants, share wins and challenges, and grow strategically together. As one past attendee said, it's "exactly what I've been needing." Ready for powerful connections & expert strategy? Explore the Montreal Mastermind: https://consultingsuccess.com/montrealGet Expert Insights into Your Consulting Business: Claim Your FREE Growth Session Now!Want to get personalized feedback and actionable insights on your consulting business from seasoned experts who've been in your shoes? The Consulting Success Clarity Coaching Program offers just that, and you can experience a taste of it with a FREE, no-obligation Growth Session. On this call, you'll explore how to optimize your business model, refine your messaging, and build a predictable stream of high-value clients....
Ever catch yourself giving a full monologue just to say “no”? You're not alone. In this episode, we explore why so many of us feel the need to justify even the simplest choices. From childhood patterns to approval seeking habits, we dig into the hidden cost of overexplaining and how to start letting go of the need to be fully understood. Let's Calm it Down in 3…2…1.
The Fed is keeping Interest Rates Steady. There's a battle now between President Trump and Rupert Murdoch's media empire FOX. FBI Director Kash Patel has allegedly found reports in the Justice Department, that China may have tried to interfere with the 2024 Presidential Election. Mark Interviews Economist Steve Moore. Is Fed Chair Jerome Powell playing politics in lowering the Interest Rates? Manufacturing and the Economy right now is strong. The Big Beautiful Bill needs to get passed to go to the next step in the Trump's Economic Agenda. Singer Lou Christie has passed away at the age of 82. Andrew Cuomo secretly admitted to a lie about the nursing home scandal on a TV Interview. Big Financial Firms are moving out of New York City. Brad Lander is going on TV Interviews trying to Justify the Injustice he is claiming that happened to him. Mark Interviews Columnist Miranda Devine. Miranda interviewed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and found out interesting stuff. Scott was going to go into the military but he had some personal things in his life that influenced his decision. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Singer Lou Christie has passed away at the age of 82. Andrew Cuomo secretly admitted to a lie about the nursing home scandal on a TV Interview. Big Financial Firms are moving out of New York City. Brad Lander is going on TV Interviews trying to Justify the Injustice he is claiming that happened to him.
Singer Lou Christie has passed away at the age of 82. Andrew Cuomo secretly admitted to a lie about the nursing home scandal on a TV Interview. Big Financial Firms are moving out of New York City. Brad Lander is going on TV Interviews trying to Justify the Injustice he is claiming that happened to him. Mark Takes Your Calls! Mark Interviews Columnist Miranda Devine. Miranda interviewed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and found out interesting stuff. Scott was going to go into the military but he had some personal things in his life that influenced his decision.
The Fed is keeping Interest Rates Steady. There's a battle now between President Trump and Rupert Murdoch's media empire FOX. FBI Director Kash Patel has allegedly found reports in the Justice Department, that China may have tried to interfere with the 2024 Presidential Election. Mark Interviews Economist Steve Moore. Is Fed Chair Jerome Powell playing politics in lowering the Interest Rates? Manufacturing and the Economy right now is strong. The Big Beautiful Bill needs to get passed to go to the next step in the Trump's Economic Agenda. Singer Lou Christie has passed away at the age of 82. Andrew Cuomo secretly admitted to a lie about the nursing home scandal on a TV Interview. Big Financial Firms are moving out of New York City. Brad Lander is going on TV Interviews trying to Justify the Injustice he is claiming that happened to him. Mark Interviews Columnist Miranda Devine. Miranda interviewed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and found out interesting stuff. Scott was going to go into the military but he had some personal things in his life that influenced his decision.
Singer Lou Christie has passed away at the age of 82. Andrew Cuomo secretly admitted to a lie about the nursing home scandal on a TV Interview. Big Financial Firms are moving out of New York City. Brad Lander is going on TV Interviews trying to Justify the Injustice he is claiming that happened to him. Mark Takes Your Calls! Mark Interviews Columnist Miranda Devine. Miranda interviewed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and found out interesting stuff. Scott was going to go into the military but he had some personal things in his life that influenced his decision. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John remembers the life of musician Sly Stone who passed away at the age of 82. Then he discusses the clashes between Los Angeles protestors and law enforcement which is now into a 5th day - delighting Trump with TV shots to scare the rubes. At least 500 Marines have been deployed into Los Angeles, joining a large number of National Guard who are already on location with nothing to do. Then, he welcomes back legal analyst Dina Doll to give her perspective on the LA protests and the White House response. Next, comedian and primatologist Natalia Reagan checks in to give her first hand account of what happened to her at the L.A. protests. And then finally, comedian Rhonda Hansome chats with John and listeners on current news and trending stories.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Steph talks about Trump calling up the National Guard to attack peaceful immigration protests in Los Angeles. She also discusses the invented charges as the DOJ returns Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the US. Guest - Rude Pundit.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.