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On this episode of Gov Tech Today, hosts Russell Lowery and Jennifer Saha discuss common private-sector sales behaviors that can offend or erode credibility with government clients. They argue titles matter (e.g., “Vice President of Capture” feels cringey), caution against pushing “land and expand” too early, and warn that ghosting after a contract—often driven by commission and renewal structures—damages long-term relationships unless there's a strong handoff to implementation and support. They explain why end-of-quarter discounts and quota-driven deadlines irritate agencies that expect best pricing upfront, and why posting lavish “President's Club” or QBR trips can look like spending public dollars. They also critique generic “discovery” and meet-and-greet meetings as outdated when public plans and budgets are online, and urge respect for workload seasons like budget cycles, new roles, or audits. 00:00 Welcome to Gov Tech Today 01:09 Cringey Sales Titles 03:14 Land and Expand Timing 04:30 Don't Ghost After Sale 08:27 Discounts and Fake Deadlines 10:42 Stop Posting Lavish Wins 12:50 Discovery Sessions Are Dead 14:35 Informed Discovery Done Right 17:32 Don't Go Over Their Heads 22:09 Respect Government Timing 23:24 Keep Learning and Listening

Episode 136- Listen to this interview with Dr. Shane Saeed as we talk about:1.The role forgetting plays in learning. 2. Familiar vs Known and the role it plays in student learning.3.What retrieval strategies to use now as you wrap up the school year. Stay in touch with Dr. Shane Saeed: @drshanesaeed on everythingIf you're ready to strengthen your instruction and design literacy lessons that actually stick, you can learn more about coaching and professional development below:Work With EvaGrab my free guide: How to Keep Your Mini Lesson Mini  Book a discovery call for 1:1 coaching or school professional development

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If you work in energy, engineering, construction, or infrastructure, this episode matters because long term careers are rarely built on technical ability alone. They're built through learning, communication, teamwork, adaptability, and knowing how to grow through change. In this conversation, I speak with Segun Faniran, founder of Construct Africa, about building an international career, mentoring future talent, and how young professionals can create real value in the workplace. Segun shares how he moved from civil engineering in Nigeria into global consulting, academia, and leadership roles across Australia, the Middle East, and beyond. We discuss why working in different regions broadens your thinking, why mentorship matters at every career stage, and why asking questions can often accelerate growth faster than pretending to know everything. We also explore how AI may reshape engineering productivity, and why the human side of the profession — judgement, communication, collaboration, and leadership — will remain essential.

In this episode of Monday Matters, Will Parker brings together a group of school leaders from Ohio who participate in an ongoing Impact Mastermind in partnership with the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, Adkins & Company, LLC, and Principal Matters, LLC. The conversation centers on how collective coaching and collaboration strengthen leadership practice and help leaders better develop others. Meet the Ohio Impact Mastermind This week’s guests (pictured above) include Kelly M. Brodzenski, Breen Slauter, Julita (Julie) Flowers, Danielle Morris, and Renee Holt. Additional members mentioned but not present include: Jared Hawk, Allison Shardell, Joe Weisend, Ken Goodrum, and Chris Brooks. I'm grateful for each of them, and I'm excited to share lessons from our regular sessions together. Let's Keep Learning as Leaders A key theme throughout the discussion is that leadership can feel isolating, but being part of a trusted community creates space for honesty, reflection, and growth. The leaders describe how regular mastermind sessions provide: A safe, non-evaluative environment to process real challenges Opportunities to learn from others' experiences and apply solutions proactively Support in navigating emotionally complex decisions, especially around staff and school culture Accountability to stay focused on professional growth and reflective practice Several leaders highlight how coaching has sharpened their ability to: Listen deeply and ask better questions rather than rushing to solutions Separate emotion from evidence when making difficult decisions Build confidence and clarity in high-stakes leadership moments The group also emphasizes the practical impact of this work. They are not just learning—they are translating these strategies back into their schools by: Using coaching questions with assistant principals and staff Creating more reflective, people-centered staff meetings Encouraging team growth beyond just data and performance metrics Modeling collaboration and continuous learning within their own organizations Another major insight is the distinction between typical school meetings (focused on data and outcomes) and mastermind conversations, which focus on the “how” of leadership—mindset, decision-making, and personal growth. Parting Words of Wisdom As the conversation concluded, each leader offered a meaningful parting word of advice for fellow school leaders, reinforcing the importance of connection, growth, confidence, and purpose in the work. Danielle Morris reminded listeners, “You are not alone—seek out community.” Julita (Julie) Flowers encouraged leaders to remain grounded in their development, sharing, “Stay committed to growth to sustain leadership success.” Breen Slauter added the importance of trusting oneself while continuing to learn, noting, “Trust your instincts while remaining open to learning.” Finally, Renee Holt brought the focus back to purpose, urging leaders to “Always reconnect to your ‘why' for leading.” Let's Wrap This Up Great leaders don't grow in isolation. They grow through intentional, collaborative learning with others who understand the work. If you're interested in learning more from these leaders, reach out through their websites listed in the introduction. If you'd like to connect about opportunities for coaching, mentoring, or Masterminds for yourself or your leaders, reach out to Will at will@williamdparker.com Until next time, thank you for doing what matters! The post MONDAY MATTERS: Making an Impact with Ohio Mastermind Members appeared first on Principal Matters.

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Graduation season reminds us that learning does not end when we receive a diploma. In many ways, life becomes our greatest classroom. In this episode of the Three Word Podcast, Lisa Thal shares three words to help us stay open, curious, and committed to growth at every age: Keep Learning Forward Whether you are graduating, starting over, leading a team, building a career, or navigating a tough season, there is always something life is trying to teach you. Lisa shares how our wins teach us what is possible, but our toughest moments often teach us who we are becoming. The missed opportunity, the difficult conversation, the rejection, the change we did not expect — each one can become a lesson if we are willing to stay curious. In this episode, you'll learn: How to see every season as a learning season. Why tough lessons can become turning points. How curiosity helps us move from frustration to growth. Why learning from both younger and older generations matters. How to turn one lesson into one meaningful action. This week's reflection question: What lesson is life offering me right now, and how can I use it to grow? Three ways to Keep Learning Forward this week: Ask better questions. Instead of asking, “Why did this happen to me?” ask, “What can I learn from this?” Learn from someone younger and someone older. Wisdom can come from every generation. Turn one lesson into one action. Growth happens when we apply what we learn. Graduation may mark the end of one chapter, but growth continues for all of us. No matter your age or stage of life, you are still becoming. Keep Learning Forward.   Until Next Time. Connect with Lisa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisathal/ http://threewordmeetings.com http://threewordpodcast  

Most conversations about transracial and transcultural adoption miss one vital piece: the heart of every child is made in God's image—and that's where the true starting point lies. If you've ever wrestled with questions about whether to adopt across cultures or felt overwhelmed by the complexity of identity and ethnicity, this episode is for you.Join host Rick Morton as he tackles the difficult, often polarizing issues surrounding international adoption, family support, family dynamics, blending personal stories, biblical truth, and expert insights. Chelsea Sobolik shares her journey growing up being adopted internationally, adopting from India herself, and her commitment to seeing every child's worth through God's eyes. Herbie Newell reflects on the importance of loving children well amid the brokenness of our world, emphasizing that love does not mean acceptance at the expense of truth, but rather a willingness to grow, learn, and serve with humility.You'll discover practical wisdom on preparing your heart and home for trans cultural adoption, the danger of elevating cultural differences above biblical unity, and how to foster a love that respects every child's dignity. We break down the importance of understanding trauma-informed care, embracing diversity as a reflection of God's creative intent, and creating a safe, loving environment where children can thrive—including those who will never be adopted but are deeply loved by the Father.This episode matters because overlooking the complexity risks parenting out of fear or cultural distortion, rather than biblical truth. The opportunity is vast—families can reflect Christ's love more fully when they approach adoption with humility, wisdom, and gospel-centered love. For Christian parents, mentors, or anyone caring for children, this conversation is an essential guide to navigating the tensions without losing sight of God's sovereignty and grace.Whether you're considering adoption or simply want to better love children from every tribe and tongue, this episode offers encouragement, challenge, and hope. Pull up a seat at the table—you'll leave with your heart and mind better equipped to love like Jesus.[00:00:07] - Welcome & Introduction to Transcultural Adoption[00:01:45] - Chelsea's Story: Adopted from Romania, Now Adopting from India[00:04:10] - International Adoption at an All-Time Low: What Changed[00:06:30] - Every Child Made in God's Image: The Biblical Starting Point[00:09:15] - Have Christians Elevated Race & Culture Too Much?[00:12:00] - The Pendulum Has Swung Too Far: Finding the Truth in the Middle[00:14:30] - Trauma-Informed Care: What Parents Didn't Have 30 Years Ago[00:17:45] - Raising Transcultural Kids: Be Approachable, Not Just Available[00:21:00] - Love Does Not Equal Acceptance: Parenting Through Hard Conversations[00:25:30] - Chelsea: Being a Christian Supersedes Every Other Part of My Story[00:30:15] - Rick's Daughter & the Moon Landing: A Transcultural Moment[00:33:45] - Parenting With the Holy Spirit: Praying for Wisdom Daily[00:36:00] - Herby's Challenge: Prepare, Stay Humble, Keep Learning

The episode explores why modern databases keep reinventing the same distributed-systems machinery and argues that a major part of database cost is the operational tax of running replication-heavy systems. Our guest, Almog Gavra, co-founder of Responsive, explains how his team pivoted from operating Kafka Streams as a service to building SlateDB and the “Open Data” manifesto: an object-storage-native LSM foundation that can power multiple database types (vector, time series, logs, key-value) with shared tuning knobs and failure modes. They discuss why distributed-systems complexity is often harder than query engines, how LSM trees provide a tunable tradeoff between read/write/space amplification, caching layers and cost transparency, separating readers/writers, stateless ingest, single-writer availability and fencing via S3 compare-and-set, offloading compaction, and how the architecture enables near-free snapshots. They also cover when this approach doesn't fit: OLTP that can stay on Postgres and ultra-low-latency workloads where cold object-store misses are unacceptable.Chapters:00:00 Introduction08:36 Open Data Manifesto18:34 Specialized vs General25:10 SlateDB Architecture32:51 LSM Trees as Tuning Dial38:58 Tuning Without Overload39:46 Cost Aware Config Knobs41:51 Latency Cost Durability Tradeoffs46:46 Caching Strategies And Layers50:23 Split Readers And Writers52:43 Single Writer Versus Multi Writer55:16 Scaling And Partitioning Writes58:58 Failure Modes And Fencing01:05:23 Compaction As Separate Worker01:09:28 Snapshots And Garbage Collection01:10:25 When Open Data Is Not FitImportant links and references:OpenData: http://github.com/opendata-oss/opendataOpenData manifesto: https://www.opendata.dev/blog/manifestoReach out to Almog: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agavra/ or https://x.com/almoggavraDostovesky paper on LSM: https://nivdayan.github.io/dostoevsky.pdfLatency/Cost/Durability Triad: https://materializedview.io/p/cloud-storage-triad-latency-cost-durabilitySlateDB: https://github.com/slatedb/slatedb"how SSTs work": https://www.bitsxpages.com/p/sorted-string-tables-sst-from-firstFor memberships: join this channel as a member here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_mGuY4g0mggeUGM6V1osdA/joinDon't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more insights!=============================================================================Like building stuff? Try out CodeCrafters and build amazing real world systems like Redis, Kafka, Sqlite. Use the link below to signup and get 40% off on paid subscription.https://app.codecrafters.io/join?via=geeknarrator=============================================================================Database internals series: https://youtu.be/yV_Zp0Mi3xsPopular playlists:Realtime streaming systems: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL7QpTxsA4se-mAKKoVOs3VcaP71X_LA-Software Engineering: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL7QpTxsA4sf6By03bot5BhKoMgxDUU17Distributed systems and databases: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL7QpTxsA4sfLDUnjBJXJGFhhz94jDd_dModern databases: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL7QpTxsA4scSeZAsCUXijtnfW5ARlrsNStay Curios! Keep Learning!

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Why yard management is still one of the most manual parts of the supply chain How to identify if your yard is the hidden bottleneck in operations What causes congestion, idle time, and poor trailer visibility How gate delays impact warehouse throughput and carrier performance What “Smart Yard 3.0” means (and how it differs from traditional YMS) How AI improves gate check-in, asset visibility, and workflow orchestration The stages of AI maturity in yard operations—from visibility to autonomous decisioning Where security, fraud detection, and damage tracking fit into yard technology What operators should prioritize first when modernizing the yard HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 – Why the yard is still the last broken node in supply chain 01:39 – Why yard operations stayed manual while WMS and TMS evolved 05:00 – Signs your yard is under-managed (congestion, delays, visibility gaps) 06:44 – Smart Yard 3.0: from tracking systems to real-time orchestration 10:11 – AI maturity in yard operations (visibility → automation → optimization) 17:00 – How yard performance impacts the entire supply chain network 20:06 – Security, fraud detection, and damage tracking in the yard 23:19 – What AI-native logistics platforms look like next QUOTES [00:00:29] "The yard often remains the manual reactive, hard to see in real time type of solution." - Ninaad   [00:01:39] “The yard is one of three of the major nodes in the supply chain, about 50 billion in goods flow every single day. It is stunning to realize that it is the most un modernized node in the entire supply chain." - Darin Brannan   [00:04:53] "It was an afterthought. Now it's a constraint." - Darin Brannan   [00:08:07] "And a AI and agentic done right, is a game changer for the art." - Darin Brannan   [00:17:39] "Yards don't fall into isolation. It has the ability to have second-order effects across the network." - Harshida KEY TAKEAWAYS The yard is no longer a passive space—it's a control point for the entire network Most yard systems digitize workflows but don't improve decision-making Real transformation comes from redesigning workflows, not just automating them Small inefficiencies in the yard create large downstream operational impact AI shifts the yard from a tracking system to a movement orchestration platform ABOUT THE GUEST Darin Brannan, CEO, Terminal Industries Darin Brannan is a founder-operator and CEO with 25+ years of experience scaling SaaS and infrastructure platforms. At Terminal Industries, he leads the development of an AI-native Yard Operating System that uses computer vision and agentic AI to automate and optimize yard operations across enterprise supply chains. Learn more:  https://terminal-industries.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/darinbrannan/ Subscribe and Keep Learning!If you're a logistics leader looking to scale sustainably, don't miss out! Subscribe for more expert strategies on tackling modern supply chain challenges.Be sure to follow and tag the eCom Logistics Podcast on LinkedIn and YouTube

Assertions vs Types: Design by Contract, Deterministic Simulation Testing, and Safety vs Availability (TigerBeetle Vol. 3)In this episode (volume 3), Kai talks with Alex about assertions, type systems, and design by contract, arguing it's not “types vs assertions” but using both: types for cheap, structural guarantees and assertions where types become too costly or obscure logic. Alex defines assertions (in Zig) as a function that crashes the program on false, explains why disabling assertions in production is dangerous, and ties reliable assertion use to deterministic simulation/generative testing to exercise error paths. We discuss aiming for very high assertion density, repeating weak and strong assertions across call sites and callees to form an interlocking “net,” and note you don't need special language features for DBC. We also cover safety vs availability tradeoffs, recovery/isolation boundaries (“let it crash” with recovery), TigerBeetle's approach to correctness, a real cache/hash-table bug caught by an assertion, handling poison-pill failures via fix-forward and frequent releases, control plane vs data plane performance tactics for assertions, and why Alex doesn't use AI to write TigerBeetle code.Chapters:00:00 Welcome and Intro01:33 Assertions Versus Types03:05 Silver Bullets Origins08:10 When Types Get Costly11:06 What Is an Assertion?12:40 Never Disable Assertions15:30 Testing and Error Paths19:52 Simulation Testing Harness22:50 Where to Assert Everywhere27:01 Redundant Contracts Benefits33:08 No Language Features Needed38:01 Visibility and Abstractions40:47 Boundaries and Integration44:01 Safety Versus Liveness Setup44:31 Safety vs Availability Tradeoffs46:16 Let It Crash Philosophy47:13 Isolation and Recovery Boundaries48:02 TigerBeetle vs IDE Priorities53:48 Always Assertions Pattern55:46 Cascading Failures in Clusters57:57 Fix Forward and Fast Releases01:02:27 Worst TigerBeetle Bug Story01:07:00 Control Plane vs Data Plane01:09:50 Assertion Performance Tactics01:15:18 AI Limits for Safety Systems01:18:55 Closing Advice on AssertionsFor memberships: join this channel as a member here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_mGuY4g0mggeUGM6V1osdA/joinDon't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more insights!=============================================================================Like building stuff? Try out CodeCrafters and build amazing real world systems like Redis, Kafka, Sqlite. Use the link below to signup and get 40% off on paid subscription.https://app.codecrafters.io/join?via=geeknarrator=============================================================================Database internals series: https://youtu.be/yV_Zp0Mi3xsPopular playlists:Realtime streaming systems: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL7QpTxsA4se-mAKKoVOs3VcaP71X_LA-Software Engineering: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL7QpTxsA4sf6By03bot5BhKoMgxDUU17Distributed systems and databases: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL7QpTxsA4sfLDUnjBJXJGFhhz94jDd_dModern databases: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL7QpTxsA4scSeZAsCUXijtnfW5ARlrsNStay Curios! Keep Learning!

In this episode, Catherine, Co-Founder, and CEO of Kernel, reveals the magic behind Kernel's approach using uni-kernels and micro VMs, enabling browser startups in just milliseconds. We talk about the technical challenges of agent-based web interactions, how Cash App leverages Kernel for live QA of e-commerce sites, the intricacies of handling authentication, and the future potential of attaching virtual GPUs for optimal performance. Whether you're an AI developer or fascinated by the backbone of internet automation, don't miss this insightful conversation. Chapters:00:00 Introduction to AI Agent Challenges00:35 Welcome and Episode Overview01:58 Guest Introduction and Background02:39 The Problem Statement and Kernel's Origin07:21 Infrastructure for AI Agents16:09 Kernel's Technical Architecture20:33 Use Cases and Real-World Applications24:38 Challenges and Future Directions27:20 Running on Bare Metal: Optimizing Browser Instances28:02 Challenges in Infrastructure Optimization30:34 Headful Browsers and Human Interaction30:58 Recording and Debugging Browser Sessions33:42 Preventing Misuse of Browser Automation39:55 Handling Authentication and Secure Access44:57 Bot Detection and Good Actor Automations48:56 Future Developments and GPU Integration52:41 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsImportant links:- Homepage to go get a free account (no credit card required) and just try us out: https://www.kernel.sh/ - Our chromium on Unikernels OSS repo: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43705144- The blog post where in it we benchmarked ourselves against all others and ranked the fastest browser infrastructure in the world: https://www.kernel.sh/blog/fast For memberships: join this channel as a member here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_mGuY4g0mggeUGM6V1osdA/joinDon't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more insights!=============================================================================Like building stuff? Try out CodeCrafters and build amazing real world systems like Redis, Kafka, Sqlite. Use the link below to signup and get 40% off on paid subscription.https://app.codecrafters.io/join?via=geeknarrator=============================================================================Database internals series: https://youtu.be/yV_Zp0Mi3xsPopular playlists:Realtime streaming systems: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL7QpTxsA4se-mAKKoVOs3VcaP71X_LA-Software Engineering: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL7QpTxsA4sf6By03bot5BhKoMgxDUU17Distributed systems and databases: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL7QpTxsA4sfLDUnjBJXJGFhhz94jDd_dModern databases: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL7QpTxsA4scSeZAsCUXijtnfW5ARlrsNStay Curios! Keep Learning!

For memberships: join this channel as a member here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_mGuY4g0mggeUGM6V1osdA/joinTigerStyle with matklad Vol. 2 Systems EngineeringChapters:00:00 Introduction to Alex and His Journey00:06 The Importance of Culture and Principles00:25 Weekly Releases and Quality Optimization00:45 Static Allocation Explained01:01 Alex's Passion for Programming01:25 Welcome and Introduction to the Show01:40 Alex's Background and Career Path04:01 Choosing the Right Language for Systems Programming07:12 Mental Models and Programming Philosophy20:19 Test-Driven Development and Quality42:00 Weekly Releases as a Force Multiplier44:49 Monoliths vs Microservices: The Core Idea47:05 The Importance of Engineering Process47:37 Designing a Scalable Chat Application49:36 Achieving Simplicity in System Design52:25 Static Allocation Explained01:13:59 Balancing Safety and Availability with Assertions01:27:08 The Passion Behind ProgrammingAbout matklad: https://matklad.github.io/aboutFor memberships: join this channel as a member here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_mGuY4g0mggeUGM6V1osdA/joinDon't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more insights!=============================================================================Like building stuff? Try out CodeCrafters and build amazing real world systems like Redis, Kafka, Sqlite. Use the link below to signup and get 40% off on paid subscription.https://app.codecrafters.io/join?via=geeknarrator=============================================================================Database internals series: https://youtu.be/yV_Zp0Mi3xsPopular playlists:Realtime streaming systems: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL7QpTxsA4se-mAKKoVOs3VcaP71X_LA-Software Engineering: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL7QpTxsA4sf6By03bot5BhKoMgxDUU17Distributed systems and databases: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL7QpTxsA4sfLDUnjBJXJGFhhz94jDd_dModern databases: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL7QpTxsA4scSeZAsCUXijtnfW5ARlrsNStay Curios! Keep Learning!

Question What You've Been Taught: Many financial ideas come from man-made systems that may not match how real economies work. It's important to think critically and not accept everything at face value. Know the Difference in Money: There's a difference between real assets, like land or gold, and credit, which is based on promises. Understanding this helps you make stronger financial decisions. Credit Drives the Economy: Today's economy relies heavily on credit. When too much credit is created without real assets behind it, it can lead to instability. Rethink What Wealth Means: Wealth is often confused with lifestyle and spending. True wealth is about owning strong assets and having financial stability, not just appearances. Keep Learning and Growing: Understanding money is a process. Continuing to learn and question ideas helps you make better financial choices over time.   Chapters: Timestamp Summary 0:00 Understanding Money's Framework and Its Abstract Origins 8:40 The Evolution of Money and Global Economic Systems 16:01 The Illusion of Artificial Versus Natural in Modern Society 17:11 Understanding Real Money Through Austrian Economics 20:27 Understanding Real Money Versus Credit in Modern Portfolios Powered by Stone Hill Wealth Management Social Media Handles    Follow Phillip Washington, Jr. on Instagram (@askphillip) Subscribe to Wealth Building Made Simple newsletter https://www.wealthbuildingmadesimple.us/   Ready to turn your investing dreams into reality? Our "Wealth Building Made Simple" premium newsletter is your secret weapon. We break down investing in a way that's easy to understand, even if you're just starting out. Learn the tricks the wealthy use, discover exciting opportunities, and start building the future YOU want. Sign up now, and let's make those dreams happen!   WBMS Premium Subscription   Phillip Washington, Jr. is a registered investment adviser. Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies. Investments involve risk and, unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed. Be sure to first consult with a qualified financial adviser and/or tax professional before implementing any strategy discussed herein. Past performance is not indicative of future performance.

Keep learning today!: Monday, April 13, 2026Do you want to go deeper with me? Book me for a keynote, workshop, or coaching.Subscribe to get my message delivered daily: https://www.michaelallosso.com/goodmorning.html——————May your morning begin shattering expectations right out of the gate. I hope my message brings a smile to your face. May you gain knowledge, become inspired, or collect a trivial fact that you might use in a contest someday.-------For the past 30 years, I've changed my phone message EVERY SINGLE DAY! It's a daily activity, as automatic as brushing my teeth.​ I actually do 2 unique messages daily: one on my cell phone and one on my landline. The time has come to share them. (Perhaps the time has come to get rid of my landline?

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Just Keep Learning - The Career Strategy Most People Ignore - Self-Directed Learning as Your Career Insurance PolicyIs AI going to take my job? That's one of the most common questions people ask about the future of work. But an empowering solution is close to hand. Self-directed learning is your career insurance policy in an era of AI, automation, and constant technological change. Rather than waiting for company-prescribed formal training sessions – which are often overwhelming and inefficient, develop your own consistent learning habits. In this episode, you'll discover why microlearning (just a few minutes of learning each day) can dramatically improve your ability to retain knowledge, and adapt to change, stay valuable in your current role, and reduce the fear that comes with rapid technological change.In this episode you'll learn:• Why self-directed learning is one of the most powerful career survival strategies• How the forgetting curve affects workplace training and knowledge retention• Why traditional professional development sessions often fail• How microlearning can help you build valuable skills in just minutes a day• Why learning about AI today can help protect and strengthen your career tomorrowIf you have a comment about this podcast or a suggestion for a topic you would like me to discuss, join the conversation on LinkedIn. My ID there is stevenprentice. Or feel free to drop me a line through the contact form at cooltimelife.com, where you'll find a full listing of our evergreen CoolTimeLife episodes.If you feel you are getting value from this series, please leave a review, and tell just one person about us, or mention us on social media. And if you want, you can support us on Patreon. Contributions from our listeners allow me and my team to spend more time researching, preparing, and updating our podcast series, as well as delivering the episodes more frequently. Members get all kinds of useful bonus content, including email Q&As with me as well as resources that I use to teach at universities and organizations around the world. If that feels fair to you, please visit patreon.com/cooltimelife.self-directed learningcareer developmentfuture of workAI and jobswill AI take my jobcontinuous learninglifelong learningcareer securityupskillingreskillingSecondary keywordsmicrolearninglearning habitsprofessional developmentcareer resilienceAI in the workplaceautomation and jobsfuture skillsknowledge economylearning strategyworkplace learningKey topic: Will AI replace my job, and how can I stay relevant in the future workplace?

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN How digital twins reduce CapEx before construction begins How to move AI from pilot to enterprise-wide deployment How to cut corporate red tape for rapid pilot execution How to design KPIs for objective pilot success measurement Why 50% pilot failure is a healthy innovation benchmark How to productize AI use cases for warehouse scale How to avoid “pilot purgatory” in logistics transformation HIGHLIGHTS 00:00–02:00 | AI Fatigue & The Shift to Production 02:00–05:00 | Scaling Digital Twin Across 100+ Buildings 05:00–07:30 | CapEx Reduction & Engineering Simulation ROI 07:30–10:00 | Run-State Optimization & 20% Throughput Gains 10:00–14:00 | The PepsiCo Labs Pilot Framework 14:00–18:00 | Designing a Culture That Celebrates Failure 18:00–23:00 | Quantifying Innovation & Moving to Production TOP QUOTES [00:06:00] “Here you can simulate and debug everything before you've invested your first CapEx dollar.” - Anna Farberov [00:08:00] “So I think we were able to demonstrate 20% throughput increase in a pick rate.” - Anna Farberov [00:12:00] “By design, we want 50% of our pilots to fail.” - Anna Farberov [00:18:00] “Move to production. Don't just test.” - Anna Farberov ABOUT THE GUEST Anna Farberov is GM of PepsiCo Labs, where she leads PepsiCo's global engagement with technology companies—from breakthrough startups to the world's largest enterprises. In this role, she partners with senior executives and innovators to identify, test, and scale technologies that are transforming how PepsiCo operates across data, AI, manufacturing, supply chain, agriculture, and commercial functions. Her work powers growth, efficiency, and resilience across one of the world's largest consumer goods companies. Beyond PepsiCo, Anna is recognized for building innovation models that bridge corporations, technology providers, and investors—accelerating adoption of cutting-edge solutions at scale. She has worked across industries to help leaders translate complexity into clarity, align technology with strategy, and move with speed and impact in times of disruption. A frequent speaker at global conferences, Anna shares insights on how leaders can harness innovation ecosystems, build future-ready organizations, and lead with clarity and purpose in an era of rapid technological change. LINKS MENTIONED Pepsico Labs: https://www.labs.pepsico.com/ Anna Farberov on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-farberov/ Subscribe and Keep Learning!If you're a logistics leader looking to scale sustainably, don't miss out! Subscribe for more expert strategies on tackling modern supply chain challenges.Be sure to follow and tag the eCom Logistics Podcast on LinkedIn and YouTube

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WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Why retail is now a demand chain, not a supply chain How AMRs deliver 6–12 month ROI in high-variability e-commerce Why robotics-as-a-service changes peak capacity planning The real bottleneck in AI adoption: structured WMS data Why dashboards are dying and exception-based orchestration is rising How consolidation will reshape 3PL economics Why operational excellence remains the ultimate differentiator HIGHLIGHTS 00:01–00:12 | Consumer expectations and the “fast + free + cheap” reality 00:12–00:15 | AMRs, ASRS, RaaS, and 6–12 month automation ROI 00:15–00:16 | Buy vs build: what's commodity vs “secret sauce” 00:16–00:19 | Agentic AI in warehouse ops: labor planning + execution 00:19–00:22 | AI proof, case studies, and demand planning as the next frontier 00:22–00:24 | Dashboards vs operators: turning analytics into actions 00:24–00:28 | Operator advice: efficiency, mechanization, and competition shifts 00:29–00:31 | Manifest trends: retail channels evolving + tech-driven 3PL future QUOTES  [00:04:10] “One of the biggest changes is you used to have a choice. You could either have it fast, you could have it free, or you could have it cheap. The consumer today wants all three.” – Jeff Wolpov [00:05:10] “We as logistics supply chain companies need to lean in and figure out how to do more with less. Today it's a necessity.” – Jeff Wolpov [00:07:30] “You need automation... We need to be faster and more flexible. Peaks have gotten much higher.” – Jeff Wolpov [00:16:00] "The hard part isn't building AI or using AI. It's what do you do with the results?" - Gary Allen [00:16:50] “Operators shouldn't hunt dashboards, they should get alerts, exception-based triggers. AI takes analytics to the next level.” – Gary Allen [00:23:00] "Reporting is the death of analytics." - Gary Allen  ABOUT THE GUESTS Jeff Wolpov Jeff Wolpov is Senior Vice President of E-commerce and Ryder Last Mile at Ryder System, Inc., where he leads the vision and strategy for omnichannel fulfillment and big & bulky home delivery. Previously, he served as CEO of Whiplash (formerly Port Logistics Group), achieving nearly 30% year-over-year revenue growth before its acquisition by Ryder in 2022. Earlier in his career, Jeff founded Distribution Solutions, scaling it from a startup into a $50 million regional logistics firm that became the foundation of Whiplash's national network. He holds a degree from the University of Michigan. Gary Allen Gary Allen is Vice President of Supply Chain Excellence at Ryder, overseeing Solution Design, Continuous Improvement, Data Analytics, and Automation across the supply chain organization. With more than 32 years of experience, he previously led EY's logistics consulting practice and held leadership roles at DHL and FedEx in product innovation, solution design, sustainability, and operations. Gary helped launch and co-author the “Annual Third Party Logistics Study” with Dr. John Langley of Penn State University and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Materials and Logistics Management from Michigan State University. LINKS MENTIONED Ryder report: https://www.ryder.com/en-us/insights/white-papers/e-comm/2025-ryder-e-commerce-consumer-study Ryder website: https://www.ryder.com/en-us Subscribe and Keep Learning!If you're a logistics leader looking to scale sustainably, don't miss out! Subscribe for more expert strategies on tackling modern supply chain challenges.Be sure to follow and tag the eCom Logistics Podcast on LinkedIn and YouTube

Are you consuming everything but still not executing? You do not need more information; you need integration. In this episode, Chris and I break down why most entrepreneurs are not stuck because they lack strategy, but because they lack repetition, belief, environment, and accountability. We talk about why visionaries struggle with follow-through, how information overload quietly drains your momentum, and why your brain forgets what you do not apply right away. Get ready to stop consuming and start executing. Check out our Sponsors: Northwest Registered Agent - Don't wait, protect your privacy, build your brand and get your complete business identity in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes! Visit https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/EarnFree Shopify - Try the ecommerce platform I trust for Glōci, Sign up for your $1/month trial period at http://Shopify.com/happy Brevo - the all-in-one marketing and CRM platform built to help you connect with customers, boost engagement, and grow your business smarter. Get started for free today, or use code HAPPY50 to save 50% on Starter and Standard Plans for the first three months of an annual subscription. Just head to http://www.brevo.com/happy Working Genius - If you're a CEO, an entrepreneur, or anyone who wants to level up, Working Genius helps you drop the shame around your weaknesses and focus on what you naturally do best. Take the Working Genius assessment and get 20% off with code EARN at http://workinggenius.com Indeed - Spend less time searching, and more time actually interviewing candidates who check all your boxes. Indeed is giving Earn Your Happy listeners a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to help get your job the premium status it deserves. Just go to http://Indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on Earn Your Happy. HIGHLIGHTS What's really stopping you from executing what you already know. Why visionaries struggle to follow through on their big ideas. How to stop forgetting everything you learn in courses and podcasts. What happens when you surround yourself with people who normalize success. The factor that determines whether your ideas ever turn into outcomes. RESOURCES Register for the Built for Bigger Summit (FREE | March 10–12, 2026) HERE Apply for the Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind HERE! Get on the waitlist for Mentor Collective Mastermind HERE! Try glōci for 40% off your first order with code HAPPY at checkout - head to getgloci.com FOLLOW Follow me: @loriharder Follow Chris: @chriswharder Follow glōci: @getgloci

Gen AI success starts with a growth mindset and continuous upskilling. Organizations can meet AI demands by embedding learning into daily work and encouraging experimentation. That's the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which talks about why Gen AI demands we keep learning or become obsolete.This article forms the basis for this episode: https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/gen-ai-demands-we-keep-learning-or-become-obsolete/

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Why balancing cost, speed, and quality is now table stakes in logistics strategy How to design a flexible 3PL platform without hardcoding yourself into rigidity The operational difference between supporting enterprise brands vs. high-growth brands Why scenario planning still matters in an era of tariffs, snowstorms, and volatility How to avoid over-engineering automation that limits long-term flexibility What defines a true strategic partnership beyond SLAs and QBRs Why solving problems together—not alone—is the real measure of partnership maturity TIMESTAMPED SEGMENTS 00:00 – 01:00 | Balancing Cost, Speed & Quality Post-Pandemic 01:00 – 02:30 | Becoming the Customer: Operational Audits & CX Insight 02:30 – 04:00 | Agility, Uncertainty & Platform-First Thinking 04:00 – 05:30 | Defining High-Growth vs. Enterprise Brands 05:30 – 07:00 | Capability-Based Support Models vs. Split Teams 07:00 – 09:00 | What Real Strategic Partnerships Actually Look Like TOP QUOTES  [00:01:00] “We know the cost of customer acquisition has increased exponentially. So the customer you have is the customer that you wanna keep.” - Laura Ritchey [00:03:00] “I think obviously the overused word of agility these days… how quickly can you divert to warehouses that aren't closed or to transportation options that are still running?” - Laura Ritchey [00:05:00] “We were doing 10,000 orders a day. All of a sudden we have to do 100,000, and that's really different.” - Laura Ritchey [00:08:15] “Are we solving them together, or are we solving them alone?” - Laura Ritchey [00:18:00] “The team is looking to us to be the calm in the storm.” - Laura Ritchey ABOUT THE GUEST Laura Ritchey is President & CEO of the Americas region at GEODIS and a member of the Group's Executive Board. She leads nearly 20,000 teammates across eight countries, overseeing contract logistics, freight forwarding, and transportation operations throughout North and South America. With more than 30 years of experience—including 15 years in supply chain leadership across retail and third-party logistics—Laura previously served as CEO of Radial, Inc., driving growth through operational excellence. Her background spans finance, sourcing, distribution, and strategic transformation. She holds a J.D., MBA, and bachelor's degree from The Ohio State University. LINKS MENTIONED Laura's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-ritchey-55836a8/ GEODIS website: https://geodis.com/   Subscribe and Keep Learning!If you're a logistics leader looking to scale sustainably, don't miss out! Subscribe for more expert strategies on tackling modern supply chain challenges.Be sure to follow and tag the eCom Logistics Podcast on LinkedIn and YouTube

Episode 619 explains how leaders can continue learning while managing pressure, responsibility, and constant decision making. This episode delivers practical ways to build learning into real leadership days without corporate buzz words.Host: Paul FalavolitoConnect with me on your favorite platform: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Substack, BlueSky, Threads, LinkTree, YouTubeView my website for free leadership resources and exclusive merchandise: www.paulfalavolito.comBooks by Paul FalavolitoThe 7 Minute Leadership® Handbook: bit.ly/48J8zFGThe Leadership Academy: https://bit.ly/4lnT1PfThe 7 Minute Leadership® Survival Guide: https://bit.ly/4ij0g8yThe Leader's Book of Secrets: http://bit.ly/4oeGzCI

In this special live episode of Squiggly Careers, Helen and Sarah take to the stage to explore one of the trickiest parts of career growth - learning through the uncomfortable, uncertain, and messy moments. Borrowing brilliance from lobsters, they share the idea from their new book Learn Like a Lobster of 'shell shedding' — the vulnerable transitions we all go through when we outgrow old roles, identities, or ways of working.Through honest stories, practical tools, and conversations with three brilliant guests, Maya Raichoora, Timeyin Akerelethey & Amy Conroy unpack how setbacks and unexpected change can become fuel for growth, if we know how to spot the learning.This episode is all about turning hard moments into helpful ones, building the confidence to adapt, and leading your own development through the discomfort.Episode 527

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WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Why decision quality matters more than perfect systems in today's supply chainsHow leaders are shifting from growth-at-all-costs to margin-first thinkingWhat's actually breaking inside warehouses amid labor churn and volatilityWhere AI is helping operators—and where hype still outpaces realityWhy explainability, KPIs, and guardrails matter for AI adoption in operationsHow leadership expectations are changing across supply chain organizationsWhat conversations operators are prioritizing heading into Manifest 2026HIGHLIGHTS00:00–02:35 | Why 2025 forced hard reflection across supply chain03:17–04:30 | Decisions feel heavier, mistakes cost more05:23–06:49 | The shift from growth to margin as a first principle07:05–07:43 | Why warehouse systems lag brand expectations08:08–08:58 | Recalibration after stacked volatility09:48–11:20 | Why peak season planning never really ends12:32–13:45 | Labor, churn, and execution pressure inside warehouses14:35–16:51 | AI as decision enablement—not the strategy itself18:14–21:43 | From AI fear to outcome-driven adoption22:23–25:44 | What leadership looks like in volatile environments26:47–28:16 | What leaders are watching heading into Manifest 2026QUOTES[00:03:17] “Decisions feel heavier. Mistakes are more expensive.” – Tanzil Uddin[00:05:45] “There's a shift away from growth at all costs, really a repositioning of margin as a first principle.” – Kinta Gates[00:12:32] “The complexity with labor, training of the labor, churn of the labor, weather events, and the geopolitical state really impacts warehouse services.” – Linda Ewing[00:22:23] “Leadership looks like getting in the weeds. We don't have the luxury of just delegating.” – Kinta GatesABOUT THE GUESTSTanzil UddinSVP of Content & Partnerships at Manifest, where he works closely with supply chain leaders to shape programming around real operator priorities, partnerships, and emerging challenges across logistics and technology.Kinta GatesVP of Supply Chain & Operations at Glossier, overseeing end-to-end product operations. Kinta brings a people-first, margin-aware approach to scaling fulfillment, manufacturing, and supply chain execution.Linda EwingSVP Strategy & Operations at ID Logistics with deep experience across manufacturing, supply chain, and warehouse services. Linda focuses on execution reality inside 3PL environments, labor challenges, and responsible technology adoption.LINKS MENTIONEDManifest 2026 Agenda: https://manife.st/agenda/

Are you feeling stuck and ready for life to look different in 2026?In this powerful and inspiring episode of Health Up, Michelle Chung shares her remarkable journey of healing, personal transformation, and manifesting love without dating. After facing chronic pain and a major life pivot, Michelle discovered how self-mastery, stillness, and reflection can help rewrite limiting beliefs and realign you with your soul purpose.This conversation is for anyone navigating midlife changes, healing challenges, or a desire to create a more intentional and fulfilling future.✨ In This Episode, You'll Learn:How to pivot your life and create a new chapter with clarityWhy silence and reflection are essential for intuition and growthHow limiting beliefs are formed—and how to reprogram themMichelle's proven approach to manifesting love without datingPractical tips to set meaningful, aligned goals for 2026

Send us a textIn this episode, Martin Foster interviews Robert Hamilton Owens, a multifaceted individual known for his resilience and mental toughness.They discuss the importance of confidence, the impact of others on self-perception, and the significance of mindset in overcoming adversity. Robert shares personal stories of his journey, including his experiences in the military, coaching, and the lessons learned from life's hardships. The conversation emphasizes the value of self-worth, the role of suffering in personal growth, and the importance of surrounding oneself with positive influences. Robert's insights provide a roadmap for listeners seeking to navigate their own challenges and pursue their dreams with determination and resilience.-Quick Episode Summary:Overcoming adversity, mental toughness, and lifelong growth with Robert Hamilton Owens.-SEO Description:Passing The Torch podcast featuring Robert Hamilton Owens: Insightful stories on resilience, mindset, overcoming adversity, and achieving success at any age.-

Found a super short post from Words of Wise | Mindset Coach (@Wordofwise_) for the second day in a row and this one is just as powerful as the other one. Great reminder for all of us: “Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” When we take a look at the simplicity of this thought, we can usually see that whatever is going on in our lives - we are where we are. That is a good place to start as it's really the only place to start. We can keep learning and picking up new skills. We can improve by asking for help, seeking new information and putting action behind moving towards something we want to do. I love the simplicity of connecting to this thought. Hope you do too.  Thanks for listening.  Please take a few moments to subscribe & share this with someone, also leave a 5 Star rating on Apple Podcasts and ITunes or other services where you find this show.  Find me on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/coachtoexpectsuccess/   on Twitter / “X”:  @coachtosuccess   and on Instagram at:  @coachjohndaly  - My YouTube Channel is at: Coach John Daly.   Email me at: CoachJohnDalyPodcast@gmail.com     You can also head on over to https://www.coachtoexpectsuccess.com/ and get in touch with me there on my homepage along with checking out my Top Book list too.  Other things there on my site are being worked on too.  Please let me know that you are reaching out to me from my podcast.

Send us a textHave you been in the same sales territory for so long that you think you know everything? This week on "The Selling Podcast," Mike and Scott (and Bob A. Ganoosh, the technical guy) tackle a critical issue for seasoned reps: how to maintain genuine curiosity when calling on the same accounts for years. They argue that assuming you have all the answers is a fatal mistake that kills deals.They break down three essential, actionable strategies to refresh your mindset, deepen your customer relationships, and keep your pipeline flowing:Approach Every Meeting Like It's Your First: Forget what you think you know. Go in with humility and genuine curiosity, asking open-ended questions (the power questions like "how" and "why") to get to the root of your customer's current situation. Scott shares a humorous story about his standardized first date approach to highlight controlling the "controllables" while maintaining focus on the person.Keep Learning Outside Your Lane: To connect with a broader range of customers, you need more than just deep product knowledge. Mike and Scott advocate for expanding your interests outside your industry (like welding or pet grooming) to gain crossover knowledge and depth. The rule: The more you understand their reality, the better you can serve it.Reflect After Every Call (Deconstruct the Meeting): Don't let your brain forget crucial details! Take two minutes immediately after every meeting to deconstruct the conversation. Ask yourself: What did I learn? What do I still not know? and most critically, What should I ask the customer next time? This reflection process forces planning, provides continuity for the customer, and helps build evidence of success.Tune in to discover how injecting genuine curiosity can revitalize your sales approach and transform long-term client relationships.Support the showScott SchlofmanMike Williams - Cell 801-635-7773 #sales #podcast #customerfirst #relationships #success #pipeline #funnel #sales success #selling #salescoach

Hello future humans with self-agency inspiring human potential!Become a paid subscriber to access practical exercises that use mindset, mindfulness & mindsight to grow confidence, handle change with good stress, raise your frequency & inner stillness & ground yourself in VVS: ⁠podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maria-florio/subscribe⁠Inspiring Human Potential spotlights higher-self mindset lifestyle POVs, stories, ideas & practices.Maria Florio inspires human potential by sharing the keys to inner growth & following your heart. She brings together human, spiritual, & spirituality elements to explore human evolution, consciousness, & being yourself. She looks at how sciences & spirituality together reveal the way to access infinite higher human consciousness potential when pursuing self-help, personal development, spiritual growth, & mental & emotional mastery. She also talks about how mindset & lifestyle, mindfulness, secure attachment, integration of the brain, & restorative embodiment lead to higher intelligence & fulfillment. She uses perspectives & stories from her self-empowered, enlightening, mystic, spiritual, & mindful life. From the age of eight, Maria decided she was going to help people when she grew up. A vague statement that meant to her, & still means, to help people live a good life as themselves.5D mystic POV stories on mindfulness, educational podcasts & being yourselfA securely attached self-led mystic, spiritual & mindful person knows inconsistencies for what they are: fear, fear of intimacy, emotional vulnerability & being yourself in connection.Be you, mindful & flawed with integrity.Love is supporting each other to fly. Love lifts you up when you're down & it soars the skies with you when you're up. Love is always there."The kingdom of God is within you." - JesusLove, Maria5D Mystic Spiritual Self-Help Mindful Mentor Podcast Spiritual & Science Human VoiceBringing Together Human, Spiritual & Spirituality Elements to Explore Human Evolution & ConsciousnessEmail ⁠floriomaria80@gmail.com⁠ for 1-to-1 Mentorship or Masterclass & Spiritual Workshops & Retreats info."It is the ability to bring out the best in others that makes you a leader." - Sadhguru"Mindfulness can help integrate the mind, body, & relationships, which can lead to well-being." - Dan Siegel, MD"A non traumatized person with a secure attachment has the capacity to regulate independently of relationships." - Pat Ogden, PhDSecurely attached self-led people are strong, brave & bring change for the better because we embody intelligence, expand consciousness & self.Be Yourself In Connection In Life & Love - 5D Mystic Functional Adult POVs & StoriesSubscribe on Spotify, YouTube: @inspiringhumanpotential, another favorite podcast platform you use, or Fanbase.5D Mystic Enlightenment Functional Adult Relationships New Stories To Heal Trauma Together & Bring Forth Your Humanity"If you are a piece of creation, the Creator is definitely embedded within you. You just have to turn inward to know." - SadhguruYou'll know the piece of creation you are once you're living life as a securely attached restorative embodied self-aware, accountable & regulating person.Love, Maria5D Mystic Woo-Woo Pseudoscience Self-Help Mindful Mentor & Podcast HostMaria brings together sciences & spirituality to support human evolution & consciousness, to shed light on love & you being able to be you, the authentic you - an inner child adult who has secure attachment, integration of the brain, & restorative embodied self-aware life potential with your personal motivation to do self-help & personal development that get your self-awareness to put into practice accountability & regulation skills with the mental, emotional, & physical mastery at play as you apply & use the inner growth mindset & lifestyle approach.Inspiring Human Potential Inner Growth 5D Self-Empowered Enlightened Expanding Consciousness Voices, Stories & Perspectives

I'm joined once again by my colleague Dr Helen Machen-Pearce to talk about real learning, not the tidy version sold in courses. We dig into how learning shows up as humility, awkward practice, and repeated failure, and why unlearning is often part of the job. We talk about concrete ways to set up experiments, how the body and attention shape what we actually absorb, and why learning is less about info and more about becoming different. Expect practical examples, honest stories about getting it wrong, and simple approaches to turn curiosity into lasting change. See more of Helen's work here: yogarogue.co.uk ----------------------------------------------- Check out our YouTube channel for more coaching tips and our Podcast channel for full episode videos Uplevel your coaching with a free copy of Mark's latest eBook, The Top 12 Embodiment Coaching Techniques  Join Mark for those juicy in-person workshops and events Fancy some free coaching demo sessions with Mark?  Connect with Mark Walsh on Instagram 

What You'll Learn- Why legacy commerce APIs and EDI no longer suffice in today's fragmented commerce landscape- How AI and emerging protocols like MCP are accelerating the need for real-time fulfillment integration- The structure, tools, and resources defined by OnX for seamless order management across ecosystems- The nonprofit "business league" legal framework that keeps OnX vendor-agnostic and collaborative- The challenges commerce platforms face with OMS integrations and how OnX aims to reduce friction- The shift from platform-centric to protocol-centric commerce enabled by open standards- How industry players—brands, 3PLs, ERP, WMS, and commerce platforms—are rallying behind OnXHihghlights- 00:00 — Welcome, introduction to Kelly Goetsch and the focus: “Connected Commerce”- 02:00 — The fragmentation problem: marketplaces, social commerce, AI, and legacy EDI- 04:00 — The rise of MCP and Agentic Commerce Protocol as enablers for a new standard- 06:00 — Building a “big tent” network: OMS, 3PLs, WMSs, ERPs connectivity challenges- 10:00 — Commerce platform vs fulfillment backend: the tech and mindset divide- 14:00 — What is OnX? Tools, resources, member base, and the standard's scope- 18:00 — How MCP makes OnX possible, collapsing layers between selling and fulfillment- 22:00 — OnX's “business league” structure explained- 24:00 — Platform, payment, and AI player involvement and adoption challenges- 28:00 — How to participate: advisory boards, GitHub access, and community involvement- 30:00 — The future of connected commerce and invitation to join OnXQuotes[00:02:00]: "If the last decade was about composable commerce, the next one is about connected commerce." - Ninaad [00:04:00]: "AI is the reason for both of these. We're really, really collapsing down." - Kelly Goetsch [00:10:00]: "About 70% of enterprise brands still run point-to-point integration, and that has its own set of challenges." - Ninaad [00:22:00]: "The benefit of that is: we, as a community, get together and evolve and change as technology changes. And that's great." - Kelly Goetsch About the GuestKelly Goetsch is a technologist and strategist shaping the future of digital commerce and order fulfillment. Known for his leadership in the MACH Alliance and now Pipe17, Kelly has been a central voice in evolving commerce technology standards. He currently chairs the Commerce Operations Foundation, driving the development and adoption of the OnX standard for connected commerce.Links Mentioned- Commerce Operations Foundation website: commerceopsfoundation.org- Commerce Operations Foundation GitHub: github.com/commerceopsfoundation- Kelly Goetsch on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kgoetsch- MACH Alliance: machalliance.org  Subscribe and Keep Learning!If you're a logistics leader looking to scale sustainably, don't miss out! Subscribe for more expert strategies on tackling modern supply chain challenges.Be sure to follow and tag the eCom Logistics Podcast on LinkedIn and YouTube

For memberships: join this channel as a member here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_mGuY4g0mggeUGM6V1osdA/joinSummary:In this episode, host Kaivalya Apte interviews Ankit Sultana, a staff engineer at Uber with extensive experience in Apache Pinot, a real-time analytics platform. They discuss the high-level architecture, ingestion processes, and query mechanisms of Apache Pinot. Ankit provides a historical context, detailing the evolution of Apache Pinot from its origins at LinkedIn to its widespread adoption. They discuss the key components of Pinot, explaining the roles of Pinot servers, brokers, controllers, and the dependency on Zookeeper. Ankit also explained how data flows into Apache Pinot and the technicalities of its real-time ingestion and querying capabilities. Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview03:30 Understanding Apache Pinot03:49 Apache Pinot's Historical Background05:20 Real-Time Analytics with Apache Pinot11:06 Apache Pinot's Architecture and Components17:05 Tenancy and Data Ingestion in Apache Pinot30:22 Understanding Real-Time Replication and Consumer Groups30:52 Pinot's Offset Tracking and Segment Creation31:59 Handling Server Restarts and Segment Transitions32:50 Dealing with Kafka Duplicates and Deduplication Features35:13 Ingestion Process and Mutable vs Immutable Segments39:18 Memory Management and Segment Flushing40:10 Advantages of Keeping Mutable Segments Longer42:21 Introduction to Pinot's Query Engines42:50 Single Stage Engine: Architecture and Optimizations54:49 Multi-Stage Engine: Flexibility and Challenges58:13 Conclusion and Next StepsImportant Links:* Good high-level overview on Pinot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8Q_pGIH9yY* Apache Pinot 101 by Tim: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLihIrF0tCXdfN6y-twj9KtWaXM1GH4RSe* Multistage Physical Optimizer, the new optimizer that we built at Uber and open-sourced: https://docs.pinot.apache.org/users/user-guide-query/multi-stage-query/physical-optimizer* Multistage Lite Mode: https://docs.pinot.apache.org/users/user-guide-query/multi-stage-query/multistage-lite-mode* Time Series Engine Talk at RTA Summit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgseiambgesFor memberships: join this channel as a member here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_mGuY4g0mggeUGM6V1osdA/joinDon't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more insights!=============================================================================Like building stuff? Try out CodeCrafters and build amazing real world systems like Redis, Kafka, Sqlite. Use the link below to signup and get 40% off on paid subscription.https://app.codecrafters.io/join?via=geeknarrator=============================================================================Database internals series: https://youtu.be/yV_Zp0Mi3xsPopular playlists:Realtime streaming systems: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL7QpTxsA4se-mAKKoVOs3VcaP71X_LA-Software Engineering: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL7QpTxsA4sf6By03bot5BhKoMgxDUU17Distributed systems and databases: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL7QpTxsA4sfLDUnjBJXJGFhhz94jDd_dModern databases: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL7QpTxsA4scSeZAsCUXijtnfW5ARlrsNStay Curios! Keep Learning!

https://www.laurenlappin.com.au/private-coachingIn this week's episode Lauren shares the 9 Things That Actually Move the Needle in Growing Your Salon Business. These key factors range from committing to your Content Marketing, to Team Engagement, to Personal and Professional Development, and everything in-between. As Lauren herself mentions in the episode, "Spend time, energy and focus on these 9 Things and you will see growth in your Business."Your Business Growth Checklist: Commit to the Content Marketing for Your Business. (04:15).Team Building and Team Management. (07:00).Your New Client Experience. (10:00).Showing Love to Your Existing Clients. (14:00).Rebooking and Retaining Clients. (16:00).Tracking and Understanding Your Finances. (19:45).Auditing Your Time, and the Delegation of Tasks. (22:00). Keep Learning about Business (and yourself as a Leader of People). (24:00).Surround Yourself with the Right People. (27:00).https://www.laurenlappin.com.au/private-coaching....Rate and Review the Show in Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-lash-business-lounge/id1609510128Rate the Show in Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xvJ8MNZM9cbjYBGcMDtb8?si=b23764e4d0ed4b59Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenlappin_Allure's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allure_lashbeautybar....This Episode was Recorded and Produced by Josh Liston at JCAL Media Group - https://www.jcaldigital.org/podcast-editing

In this solo episode of Business Coaching Secrets, Karl Bryan dives deep into powerful mindsets, flywheel business models, and unconventional strategies for signing and retaining high-end coaching clients. With Road Dog absent, Karl answers key audience questions and shares proven tactics from his own journey building a multimillion-dollar coaching company. Expect candid insights on how to think like billionaire founders, radically improve event conversions, leverage networks, and help clients start simple, profitable businesses that resist disruption—even in the age of AI. Key Topics Covered Thinking Like Billionaire Founders Karl explores how leaders like Jensen Huang (Nvidia) and Jeff Bezos structure their approach to business with an urgent, "always 30 days from going out of business" mindset. He discusses the concept of moving fast, staying ferocious, and viewing every opportunity as a potential river to divert, rather than dam. Flywheel Business Models Karl breaks down why thinking in circles and building business flywheels is crucial. He maps out the flywheel for running live events as a coach: events → attendees → authority → conversions → referrals → (back to) events. The secret isn't just in hosting events—it's filling them, and leveraging every attendee for ongoing referrals and networking. Networking for High-End Clients The episode highlights how to "level up" networking by moving from BNI groups to chambers of commerce, golf clubs, yacht clubs, and exclusive industry organizations. Knowing where your ideal clients spend their time is key. Creation vs. Elevation in Coaching Karl shares why helping ordinary people start simple, franchisable businesses (rather than just elevating existing owners) yields massive rewards. He explains how to choose business types resistant to major competitors and even AI disruption. Buying Ideal Clients If starting over, Karl would buy ideal clients by offering irresistible deals, knowing that repeat business drives profit. He recommends a scaled pricing approach for new clients and gives examples ranging from free first-time services to $0.01 Big Mac campaigns that explode customer acquisition. Lifestyle Flywheel and Planning He discusses the flywheel for lifestyle and success: thoughts → actions → behaviors → lifestyle. Emphasizing that planning and foundational habits—like reading and continuous learning—drive outsized business results. The Power of Learning over Knowing Karl makes the case that continual learning, voracious reading, and careful book selection lead to compounding insights, better instincts, and faster business growth—far more than just the facts you can recite. Notable Quotes "We're always 30 days from going out of business." (Jensen Huang via Karl Bryan) "You don't want to collect stamps—you want to collect crowds." "Funny equals money. You don't have to be a stand-up comedian, just authentically yourself and get a little bit better each time." "You've got to train in private to perform in public. That's Tom Brady 101." "It's more important to learn than to know. Learning is the discipline that reshapes the patterns of your thinking." Actionable Takeaways Think in Flywheels, Not Straight Lines: Map out every client acquisition strategy as a repeatable cycle for compounding results—especially with events. Level Up Your Networking: Graduating from standard business groups to industry clubs and networks where your target clients really spend time boosts your odds of finding high-end prospects. Buy Ideal Clients: Don't be afraid to make offers that lose money up front if you have confidence in your recurring model and results. Scaled pricing creates authority and long-term wins. Serve before You Sell: Lead with value—whether through events, free problem-solving calls, or helpful resources. Authority and referrals flow from helping first. Help Clients Start Simple Businesses: Guide ordinary people to launch "franchisable" businesses they can master quickly—and which large competitors or AI are unlikely to disrupt. Keep Learning and Reading: Choose biographies and "letters to shareholders" from the greats. Focus on reshaping your thinking, not just memorizing facts. Resources Mentioned Profit Acceleration Software 2.0 (by Karl Bryan): Tools for coaches to help business owners boost profits without more marketing. Jumpstart 12: Karl's foundational operating system for small business owners. Classic Books: "How to Win Friends and Influence People", "Think and Grow Rich", "Amazon Letters to Shareholders" AI Solutions: Grok, Claude, Gemini, ChatGPT (referenced in the context of market disruption) Networking Groups: BNI, local chambers of commerce, golf/yacht/industry clubs Love the show? Subscribe, rate, and share Business Coaching Secrets! If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a fellow coach, subscribe for more actionable insights, and consider leaving a review. Ready to elevate your coaching business? Listen now and step up your results. Visit Focused.com for more information on Profit Acceleration Software™ and join the thriving community of elite coaches. Get a Profit Acceleration Software™ demo: https://go.focused.com/profit-acceleration

What You'll Learn:The enduring priorities in fulfillment despite two decades of industry change: focus on the end-consumer experience and aligned people/processThe definition and strategic value of connected commerce as a frictionless end-to-end ecosystem across sales channels and fulfillmentWhy tech integration across OMS, WMS, TMS and digital marketplaces remains the biggest hurdle to unified fulfillmentHow Essendant repositions fulfillment from cost center to growth enabler, leveraging digital teams and marketplace expertiseWhen to accelerate 3PL expansion versus stabilize and optimize existing operations, anchored on clear value and identity assessmentThe realities and opportunities around Seller Fulfilled Prime, including network scale, inventory optimization, and performance requirementsKey operational metrics beyond OTIF, including inventory health and profitability by channel, critical in managing complexityPeak season outlook: early marketplace promotions, supply chain stability, and the goal to flatten the demand curve for better operational controlHighlights00:00 – Guest Introduction & Industry Background01:00 – Consistencies & Changes Over Two Decades in Fulfillment03:00 – Defining Connected Commerce & Its Strategic Objectives 05:00 – Common Fulfillment-Tech Challenges & Silo Breakdown07:00 – Unlocking Fulfillment as a Revenue Lever, Not Just Cost Center 10:00 – When to Accelerate vs. Stabilize 3PL Operations14:00 – Procurement & Evaluation Dynamics in Mid-Market Deals17:00 – Seller Fulfilled Prime: Market Demand & Execution Challenges22:00 – Focused Operational Metrics to Drive Business Outcomes28:00 – Peak Season Predictions & Advice 30:30 – Closing Thoughts & Contact Info  Quotes:[00:02:00]: “The things that remain consistent would certainly be focusing on the end consumer... building the right team around us to align with that strategy and then making sure that we had the right processes.” - Patrick Allard [00:04:00]: “Connected commerce to us is really about creating that frictionless end-to-end ecosystem... from product discovery through the purchase cycle, all the way through fulfillment, delivery, final mile returns.” - Patrick Allard [00:10:00]: “How do we know when to pour gas on the fire and really go for expansion, and when is it time to maybe take a step back, pause, and get the house in order?” - Dan [00:19:00]: “There's still quite a bit of pain for the larger brand retailers that might have a really good dominant market and brand recognition, but where they want the prime badge, but having that inventory all locked up in Amazon...puts them in a financial challenge.”- Patrick Allard [00:23:00]: “There's a million things you can track and it is data overload... but the key is focusing on promise metrics, inventory health, and profitability by channel.”- Patrick Allard About the Guest:Patrick Allard is President of Fulfillment Services at Essendant, driving the transformation of a traditional B2B distributor into a connected commerce powerhouse. With over 20 years in e-commerce and logistics, Patrick has held leadership roles at Newgistics, Pitney Bowes, and Radial. His expertise spans M&A integrations, fulfillment scalability, multi-channel retail logistics, and leveraging fulfillment as a revenue growth lever rather than simply a cost center.Links Mentioned:Essendant Fulfillment Services: https://www.essendant.com/ Patrick Allard LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-allard-04657111/ Subscribe and Keep Learning!If you're a logistics leader looking to scale sustainably, don't miss out! Subscribe for more expert strategies on tackling modern supply chain challenges.Be sure to follow and tag the eCom Logistics Podcast on LinkedIn and YouTube

After retiring from more than 30 years of farming, much of it at Potomac Vegetable Farms in Virginia, Ellen Polishuk started Plant to Profit to keep teaching the next generation of growers. In this interview, we talk about the farm trends she is seeing with her clients, and how the farm business landscape has changed over the years. We discuss the perennial problem of farm labor, possible solutions, and how year-round growing is changing the kind of worker that farmers need.We also talk about whether it's possible to make more money by scaling down, whether loss-leaders make sense for market farmers, and strategies for dealing with increasingly wilder weather. Be sure to catch this episode for ideas on how to dial-in your farm's fertility, ways famers can learn from each other, and more in this week's Growing for Market podcast!Connect With Guest:Website: planttoprofit.comInstagram: @planttoprofit_farmerellen Podcast Sponsors: Huge thanks to our podcast sponsors as they make this podcast FREE to everyone with their generous support: Since 1993, Vermont Compost Company has supplied premium living soils and compost-based amendments to thousands of successful growers all over the country. All ingredients used in Vermont Compost products are approved for certified organic production. Each fall, Vermont Compost Company offers a Prebuy Sale to incentivize ordering your spring soil before winter settles in. Early Bird customers save 20% on orders placed, paid for and shipped by October 31st. For more information, visit vermontcompost.com/prebuy, or call at (802) 223-6049. Vermont Compost Company - living soils for organic growing since 1993. From October 7th to 9th, the Market Gardener Institute is hosting the very first Global Market Gardeners Summit: a free, live online event with conference, round table and much more. Over three days, you'll hear from expert growers, educators, and consultants from around the world, with inspiring and practical sessions on. Reserve your free spot and connect with thousands of farmers worldwide who are building a better future, one small farm at a time at themarketgardener.com. BCS two-wheel tractors are designed and built in Italy where small-scale farming has been a way of life for generations. Discover the beauty of BCS on your farm with PTO-driven implements for soil-working, shredding cover crops, spreading compost, mowing under fences, clearing snow, and more – all powered by a single, gear-driven machine that's tailored to the size and scale of your operation. To learn more, view sale pricing, or locate your nearest dealer, visit BCS America. Nifty Hoops builds complete gothic high tunnels that are easy to install and built to last. Their bolt-together construction makes setup straightforward and efficient, whether it's a small backyard hoophouse, or a dozen large production-scale high tunnels- especially through their community build option, where professional builders work alongside your crew, family, or neighbors to build each structure- usually in a single day. Visit niftyhoops.com to learn more. Farmhand is the virtual assistant built for farmers—helping CSAs scale sales, run error-free fulfillment, and deliver 5-star service. Whether you're at 100 members or 1,000, Farmhand helps you grow without burning out. You've heard us—and our farmers—right here on the Growing for Market Podcast. Explore more stories and learn more at farmhand.partners/gfm.Subscribe To Our Magazine -all new subscriptions include a FREE 28-Day Trial 

This week on The Resistance, I had the absolute honor of sitting down with Michelle Pianim aka the Olivia Pope of Special Education. We went deep on what it really means to fix broken school systems while empowering parents to reclaim their agency in the special education process. If you've ever wrestled with the tension between holding schools accountable and supporting families, this episode is for you.Connect with Michelle:Fairgreen Consulting: Michelle's consulting firm supporting schools and families in navigating special education: Website: fairgreenconsulting.comEmail: info@fairgreenconsulting.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/withmichellegail/Ways to Keep Learning w/ Me: Liberation Leaflet Monthly Newsletter: https://black-on-black-ed.kit.com/b60f6a97d9Liberation Library (our educator community): https://black-on-black-ed.kit.com/products/liberationlibrarycommunity

This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Do you want to be highly effective? Do you want to get more done? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to be effective.Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.comDanny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code. Listen to CodeNoobs now online, CodeNoobs-podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Hire Yourself Podcast with Pete GilfillanThink ageism isn't real? Think again.In this episode, Pete Gilfillan tackles one of the toughest realities executives face as they hit their late 40s, 50s, and 60s: ageism. From being passed over for promotions to getting pushed out before you're ready, age bias is a growing problem in corporate America. Pete shares eight strategies to stay relevant, protect your future, and create your own Plan B.In this episode, Pete discusses:1. Acknowledge Ageism is Real Ignoring it won't protect you. Pete walks through how ageism shows up—and why recognizing it early lets you respond proactively.2. Update Your Resume and Online Presence Modernizing your LinkedIn and resume isn't cosmetic—it's critical. Pete explains how showcasing relevant, up-to-date skills counters bias.3. Keep Learning and Upskilling Show the market—and yourself—that you're adaptable. Whether it's AI, tech, or leadership, continuous learning keeps you competitive.4. Leverage Your Network and Mentor Others Strong relationships and active mentorship help prove your relevance and open new doors. Pete shares how to network with intention.5. Build a Side Plan to Take Back Control Pete reveals a scary stat: 50% of execs over 50 are pushed out—and only 10% earn as much again. A franchise or side business can be your safety net.Key Takeaways:Ageism is real—and it's getting worse.Staying relevant means staying visible, current, and connected.You need to be proactive, not reactive.A side business or franchise can create income security if corporate pushes you out.You can protect your future—but you have to start now.“You can't control ageism—but you can control how you prepare for it.” — Pete GilfillanCONNECT WITH PETE GILFILLAN:

What You'll LearnHow recent de minimis and tariff changes impact international customer behavior and brand pricing strategyThe evolving complexity of cross-border returns and strategic decisions on return policiesCarrier rate shifts: oversized fees, peak surcharges, dimensional weight changes, and their real cost impactWhy accurate rates and delivery promise engines remain table stakes — and why most still fall shortThe role of AI in improving warehouse operations, HS code auto-classification, and carrier selectionInsights on agentic AI's potential to revolutionize e-commerce shopping and logistics decision-makingHow bundled logistics connects carriers, warehouses, and tech providers to streamline cross-border tradeHighlights[00:00:00] Intro [00:02:00] Advice navigating current cross-border chaos and customs tightening[00:04:00] Impact of tariff/de minimis changes on international shopper behavior[00:06:00] Preparing for peak season: item selection, returns policy, and brand impact[00:09:00] Strategies around secondary market liquidation vs. returns complexities[00:11:00] Carrier pricing updates, surcharges, and dimensional weight changes for peak season[00:14:00] AI's growing role in warehouse efficiency and logistics decision-making[00:18:00] Advances in HS code auto-classification powered by AI[00:20:00] Agentic AI and its future impact on shopper intent and carrier selection[00:23:00] Importance of relationships and bundled logistics connecting tech, carriers, warehouses[00:25:00] Reducing returns through better product info, website UX, and AI applications[00:27:00] The painful reality of rates & delivery promise engines still lagging in 2025[00:29:00] Key 2025 e-commerce outlook takeaway focused on returns management timing[00:30:00] Closing, social links, and final thoughtsQuotes[00:03:45]: “The retailers who are taking it seriously and really are trying to make that good faith effort are the ones that are gonna succeed. They're trying to adapt to new normals, new narratives, and trying to get a hold of it first rather than just throwing up their hands.” - Krish Iyer [00:07:30]: “What are my return costs? What are my processing costs? How badly do I need that item back in my inventory for resale? And what's gonna be my brand experience if I have a ‘keep it' philosophy?” - Krish Iyer[00:27:30]: “If you ship more than a hundred units a day, you should have the technology capable of actually making a commitment as to when the shipping is going to happen. That should be absolute table stakes for anyone that does meaningful volume.” - Ninaad[00:19:15]: “If you give more data and granularity around what you're shopping for—the intent, what it's being used for—you can get some pretty good answers from agentic AI.” - Krish IyerAbout the GuestKrish Iyer is the VP of Global Partnerships at EasyShip, where he supports brands scaling cross-border e-commerce logistics. With a career spanning FedEx, Pitney Bowes, and ShipEngine, Krish brings a comprehensive industry perspective on strategy, carrier integration, and international fulfillment. Known for blending deep operational insight with a human-centered approach to logistics, he's also a repeat guest on this show.Links Mentioned- Krish Iyer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/globalkrishna/- EasyShip website: https://www.easyship.com/- Previous episode with Krish Iyer: https://ecomlogisticspodcast.com/podcast/unboxing-e-commerce-efficiency-with-krish-iyer/ Subscribe and Keep Learning!If you're a logistics leader looking to scale sustainably, don't miss out! Subscribe for more expert strategies on tackling modern supply chain challenges.Be sure to follow and tag the eCom Logistics Podcast on LinkedIn and YouTube

What You'll LearnWhy sustainability wasn't the initial growth lever and how ThredUp found product-market fit by prioritizing value and convenience.The pivotal shift from a peer-to-peer marketplace to an asset-backed resale model through bag-drop logistics.How ThredUp scaled partially automated distribution centers to process over 100,000 unique items daily.The key metrics that balance throughput, speed, and quality in large-scale resale operations.How generative AI and visual search transformed discovery, personalization, and customer confidence.The cultural practices — hackathons, AI bootcamps, and atomic building blocks — that sustain innovation and rapid adoption internally.How Resale-as-a-Service enables major brands like Madewell to run white-labeled resale programs powered by ThredUp's technology and operations.Highlights00:00 – Introduction: Dan's 15-year journey at ThredUp02:00 – Why sustainability alone didn't drive growth04:00 – The bag-drop pivot: asset-backed vs. P2P resale07:30 – Marketplace dynamics: limited buyer-seller overlap09:00 – Jobs-to-be-done thinking & unlearning old models12:00 – Scaling ops: from scrappy warehouses to the world's largest clothing carousel17:00 – Throughput vs. quality: metrics that matter21:00 – AI-powered search & discovery: cottagecore to mermaidcore26:30 – Internal AI adoption: hackathons & “atomic building blocks”33:30 – Building a culture of innovation and infinite learning36:30 – Resale-as-a-Service for brands like Madewell39:30 – Future of shopping: agentic AI and frictionless commerce42:00 – Shoptalk Fall preview + closing thoughtsQuotes[00:02:30]: “Even if someone cares about the planet... we did not find product-market fit. We had to work a lot early on to better understand the needs of both buyers and sellers.” - Dan DeMeyere[00:12:15]: “It was a little bit like jumping out of an airplane and just having trust in ourselves that we're gonna build or find a parachute before we hit the ground.” - Dan DeMeyere[00:20:30]: “Trust is so important, especially in the used space. We have to become clever in helping customers feel confident with the potential fit and flattery of every item.” - Dan DeMeyere[00:39:30]: “If your core experience can be improved through AI, why do you need to put ‘AI' on the website? It's about the value you bring, the job they're hiring you for.” - Dan DeMeyereAbout the GuestDan DeMeyere is the Chief Product and Technology Officer at ThredUp, a leading online resale platform pioneering sustainable fashion through technology and operational innovation. With 15 years at ThredUp starting from its inception, Dan has overseen the company's evolution from a peer-to-peer marketplace into a high-velocity, AI-enabled resale giant processing over 100,000 items daily. He is passionate about customer-centric product development and leveraging AI to transform retail experiences at scale.Links Mentioned- ThredUp: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thredup/- Dan DeMeyere on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dandemeyere/

A friend called and said four words that changed the trajectory of a young family's finances: Becoming Your Own Banker. At that moment, Jesse Durham was a former cop turned Spanish teacher in North Carolina. New baby. Second on the way. About $50,000 of debt. A man raised to do what most of us were taught to do: get the degree, get the job, ride the hamster wheel, and hope the math works out. https://www.youtube.com/live/kgT_7O5YHec He walked into a live presentation with an open mind and a hungry heart. He walked out with a new paradigm. Not a gimmick. Not a hack. A structure. That day marked what Jesse now calls his “renaissance year”. And it's why we invited him onto The Money Advantage podcast. Because the Infinite Banking Concept isn't just a strategy on paper. It's a lifestyle of stewardship in practice. And your family deserves that. Jesse Durham's Journey: From Debt to Becoming Your Own BankerFrom Hamster Wheel to Stewardship: The Jesse Durham PivotWhat We Learned From Jesse Durham: Infinite Banking Is a Lifestyle, Not a Line ItemCapitalization Is the Missing MiddleThe Four-Part Filter Jesse Durham UsesNelson Nash's Principles In Plain SightFamily Culture and Modeling: Build the Bankers You Hope To BecomeStart With Yourself, Then Include ThemWeekly Executive Meetings Turn Values Into RhythmsDebt, Discipline, and DignityReal Life First, Then Cash-Flowing AssetsThe Right Person, The Right TimeHow Jesse Durham Onboards New LearnersFaith, Purpose, and The Big PictureStay Humble. Keep Learning.Book A Strategy Call Jesse Durham's Journey: From Debt to Becoming Your Own Banker If you're new here, I'm Rachel Marshall, co-hosting with my friend and colleague, Bruce Wehner. Our mission is simple and weighty all at once: help high-capacity families build a legacy of more than money. Today's conversation with Jesse Durham is a clear window into how ordinary families step off the earn-and-spend treadmill and design a private banking system that funds real life, fuels investments, and forms character across generations. Here's what you'll gain as you read: How Jesse went from debt and drift to intention and design. Why Infinite Banking is a lifestyle, not a line item. The simple four-part filter Jesse uses to make clear decisions. How to capitalize first, then spend with control. Practical ways policies pay for property taxes, appliances, vehicles, and opportunities. Why modeling matters for your kids, and why you must start with yourself. How weekly family meetings turn values into rhythms. The difference between credentials and character in long-term wealth stewardship. What Nelson Nash's principles look like in real life. A first step you can take today to begin becoming your own banker. If you're ready to move from accidental inheritance to intentional design, keep reading. From Hamster Wheel to Stewardship: The Jesse Durham Pivot Jesse's story isn't sterile or airbrushed. It's family, career change, and financial pressure in real time. He did what most of us were modeled to do. School. Degree. Career. Debt. He and his wife started from scratch, not from a family banking system or a multi-generational enterprise. In 2015, he opened his mind to personal growth, marriage, fatherhood, and money. Not in theory. In action. First exposure to Infinite Banking. Then Nelson Nash's book. Then the decision to implement, imperfectly and persistently. Policies were started. Debts were repaid. And something else happened under the surface. Identity shifted from consumer to steward. That's the engine. What We Learned From Jesse Durham: Infinite Banking Is a Lifestyle, Not a Line Item Most people have two moves with money: earn and spend. That's not a system. That's survival. Jesse Durham saw Infinite Banking as a third, critical move wedged between those two: capitalize. You earn.You capitalize.Then you spend.

We discuss practical strategies for staying up-to-date with addiction medicine research in this collaborative episode between Addiction Medicine Made Easy and the Addiction Medicine Journal Club podcast.• Featuring a four-person roundtable with Dr. Casey Grover, Dr. John Keenan, Dr. Sonia Del Tredici, and Thomas Bannard• Understanding why evidence-based medicine matters in addiction care• Incorporating lived experience into addiction education and combating stigma• Developing personalized approaches to staying current with medical literature• Various learning strategies from reading journals to podcasts to collaborative discussions• Finding your motivation for continuing education in addiction medicine• Strategies for making learning "stick" through teaching and knowledge application• Making knowledge "count twice" by developing resources from what you learn• The value of consistent, sustainable learning processes over ambitious but unrealistic goalsTo contact the Addiction Medicine Journal Club Podcast: addictionmedicinejournalclub@gmail.com  To contact Dr. Grover: ammadeeasy@fastmail.com 

Welcome to Day 17 of the Double Your Profit Series — the go-to series for contractors, home service owners, and small business entrepreneurs. Today's topic is a little spicy but absolutely essential: Firing Bad Clients.

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Welcome to a solo masterclass with me, Lance Graulich—host of Eye On Franchising and a franchise broker who's helped hundreds escape the 9-to-5 with the right franchise.After interviewing 200+ franchisors, founders, and elite franchisees, I've distilled the Top 10 Success Tips that separate the million-dollar earners from the ones who flame out. These are the same lessons real franchise owners are using to:Scale to $100K+ months (even in their 20s)Build empires without prior business experienceHire right, market smarter, and outpace their competitorsAnd yes—finally fire their boss HARD TRUTH: The biggest failure point? Not following the system. Shocking, right? I've seen it firsthand.