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In this episode, Chef Charlie Collins shares his journey from a young boy in Panama to becoming a renowned chef. He discusses his family’s hotel in Boquete, the significance of local ingredients, and the diverse culinary influences that shape Panamanian cuisine.The conversation delves into the concept of his restaurant, T’ACH in Boquete, and the rich cultural heritage of Panama’s food, highlighting traditional cooking techniques and key ingredients that define the region’s culinary landscape. In this engaging conversation, Chef Charlie Collins shares his insights into the unique ingredients of Panamanian cuisine, his creative process as a chef, and the evolution of culinary traditions in Panama. He discusses the influence of Italian, Chinese, African cuisines, his personal culinary heritage, and the importance of local ingredients. The recording also touches on the challenges and joys of being a chef in Panama, as well as the significance of family and cultural influences in shaping his culinary journey. What you’ll learn from Chef Charlie Collins Chef Charlie Collins was inspired to become a chef at a young age. Boquete is known for its exceptional coffee production. The restaurant Tash is named after the Embera Wunan word for plantains, a staple food. Panamanian cuisine varies significantly across regions, with unique local dishes. Tamales in Panama are made with ground corn and have distinct regional variations. The influence of Caribbean cuisine is prominent in Panama, especially in Colon and Boca del Toro. Key ingredients in Panamanian cuisine include pork, chicken, culantro, and soy sauce. Traditional cooking techniques in Panama often involve smoking meats for preservation. Nance fruit is used in various dishes and has a unique flavor profile. Panama’s culinary scene has evolved, with more chefs focusing on traditional Panamanian cuisine. The chontaduro palm is nutritious and used for oil. Tamarillo has a unique flavor and health benefits. A chef’s inspiration comes from tasting and seeing ingredients. Creativity in cooking is essential for catering events. Panamanian cuisine has been influenced by American tastes. Chef Collins aims to elevate Panamanian cuisine’s recognition. Traditional recipes often have secret ingredients. Family heritage plays a significant role in culinary skills. Ice cream and cheese are personal guilty pleasures. Boquete is known for its exceptional coffee. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Chef Charlie Collins 01:06 Chef’s Background and Early Influences 05:10 Exploring Boquete, Panama 08:17 The Concept of Tash Restaurant 10:57 Culinary Discoveries in Panama 15:40 Diverse Regional Dishes 21:10 Key Ingredients in Panamanian Cuisine 27:25 Traditional Cooking Techniques 28:02 The Role of Smoke in Panamanian Cuisine 32:11 Exploring Unique Panamanian Ingredients 34:26 The Creative Process of a Chef 37:33 Signature Dishes and Culinary Innovations 41:45 The Evolution of Panamanian Cuisine 46:47 Influences and Inspirations in Cooking 54:14 Personal Culinary Heritage and Family Influence 57:50 Guilty Pleasures and Culinary Favorites Beyond the Mic: My Stories in Print A Taste of Madagascar: Culinary Riches of the Red Island invites readers to join me on his unforgettable journey across the island of Madagascar, where a vibrant culture and stunning ecosystem intertwine to create an extraordinary culinary experience. Explore the unique ingredients and traditions that define Madagascar and discover their profound impact on the global culinary landscape. Alongside the captivating stories, the book presents a collection of exciting recipes that showcase the incredible flavors and ingredients of Madagascar. Publication date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 Pre-order the book here! “Conversations Behind the Kitchen Door” is my debut book, published in Fall 2022. It features insights from chefs and culinary leaders interviewed on the Flavors Unknown podcast, offering a behind-the-scenes look at creativity, culture, and the future of the hospitality industry. Get the book here! Links to most downloaded episodes (click on any picture to listen to the episode) Chef Sheldon Simeon Chef Andy Doubrava Chef Nina Compton Chef Jacques Pepin Social media Chef Charlie Collins Instagram Social media Panamonte Instagram Facebook Links mentioned in this episode The Panamonte Inn T’ACH restaurant SUBSCRIBE TO THE ‘FLAVORS UNKNOWN' NEWSLETTER

If there's one person who knows about both the financial and non-financial ingredients to a happy retirement, it's Wes Moss. Wes is a Certified Financial Planner, the chief investment strategist at Capital Investment Advisors, the host of the Retire Sooner podcast, and the author of five books, including “The Retire Sooner Method: The Five Secrets Behind America's Happiest (and Unhappiest) Retirees.”In Part 2 of their conversation, host Robert Brokamp spoke with Wes about:-The importance of “core pursuits” (aka, “hobbies on steroids”) and adventure-The “friendship recession” and how to build a community in retirement-The value of SWAN (sleep well at night) money-Turning your portfolio into a paycheck via multi-asset class income investing Host: Robert Brokamp, CFP®, EAGuest: Wes Moss, CFP®Engineer: Kristi Waterworth Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We're committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A collection of our weekly sermons from our resident pastors: Dave Lee and Frank Piszczor as well as guest pastors and speakers.

Send us Fan MailDon't just replace your salary, dream big. In this episode, Stephanie sits down with Sari on her six-month "Pink Sojourn" since leaving Denver in May, using her farmers market and coaching business as proof that entrepreneurs can build systems and let go of control instead of staying place-bound. The team unpack what makes this possible... years of small steps, embracing "B-minus" work over perfectionism, and CEO-level thinking instead of micromanaging. And, they close with a shared message: don't settle, go build the life you actually want.NEW for YOU! We've completely revised our Launch & Grow Accelerator with a full update for 2026. Grab your membership and get all the tools, spreadsheets, decision trees and more. Included is membership in our Fuel founders community, LIVE office hours with our coaches, training calls and so much more, all the resources you need to launch and grow your brand.  Click here to join us today!If you are thinking about starting a food biz or want to grow into a new channel - Get the FREE three-part video series: 3 Ways to Sell → click here ← Pick up your copy of the Amazon best selling book

What if understanding what dogs need begins with a much simpler question:What is a dog?In this revisited episode from the Mystic Dog Mama archives, I return to my very first conversation with veterinary surgeon and author Dr. Tom Lonsdale - a conversation that laid the groundwork for so much of my own thinking about canine nourishment.Tom has spent decades challenging conventional approaches to feeding and caring for carnivores, and in this conversation we explore one of the foundations of his work: why he believes raw meaty bones are so important to canine health and wellbeing.But this conversation goes far beyond what belongs in the bowl.We explore the dog as a facultative carnivore and what that might tell us about nourishment, behaviour and physiology. Tom also introduces his thinking around cybernetics — the idea that living systems are interconnected and regulated through feedback — and how this framework led him to develop a hypothesis about the relationship between periodontal disease and the wider health of carnivores.In this episode, we explore:Why Tom believes raw meaty bones are fundamental to the health of carnivoresWhat it means to consider the dog as a facultative carnivoreThe relationship between food, behaviour, physiology and environmentWhy the mouth may be far more significant to whole-body health than we traditionally considerContinue the conversationLearn more from Dr Tom Lonsdalehttps://www.thepetfoodcon.com/Start your holistic journeyDownload my free Mystic Dog Mama Nourishment Starter Kit for practical guidance on fresh food, energetics, targeted support, curiosity, and holistic health:https://mysticdogmama.comJoin the waitlist for my Mystic Dog Mama Oracle Deck! https://mysticdogmama.com/oracle-deckJoin The Nourished PackContinue the conversation with like-minded dog guardians inside our free community:https://facebook.com/groups/thenourishedpackIf this episode resonated with you…Please consider following the podcast and leaving a rating or review. It helps more soul-led dog guardians discover these conversations and supports the growth of this community.And if someone came to mind while listening, I'd love for you to share this episode with them.Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat any disease, or replace medical guidance. Please speak with your veterinarian.

(Luke 1:15, 41, 67) A Christian home is more about what you put into it than what you take out of it. In each member of one Bible family we discover the key ingredient that must be present in all of our lives! Listen for God's emphasis in today's Scripture... (10199260820) Join Scott Pauley's study through Scripture this year. Find resources for every book of the Bible by Dr. Pauley and Enjoying the Journey at enjoyingthejourney.org/journey-through-scripture/. Whether you're a new believer or have walked with the Lord for years, you'll find thousands of free devotionals, Bible studies, audio series, and Scripture tools designed to strengthen your faith, deepen your understanding of the Bible, and help you stay rooted in the Word of God. Explore now at EnjoyingTheJourney.org. Extend the Work Enjoying the Journey provides every resource for free worldwide. If you would like to help extend this Bible teaching, you may give at enjoyingthejourney.org/donations/

Send us Fan MailDoes Amazon feel like a huge behemoth that cannot be tamed? We've got good news for you! Luke from Waypoint Growth Partners joins Stephanie to break down what it actually takes to be profitable on Amazon. The look at unit economics, ROAS, ACOS, TACOS, and why racing to the bottom on price is a losing game. Luke also shares a real story of a brand that was failing, but once they fixed their margins and actually raised their prices, they became a category leader.To learn more about Luke and Waypoint Growth Partners or to get your free Amazon audit go to https://www.growwithwaypoint.com/, or go ahead and email Luke directly at Luke@growwithwaypoint.comFinally! Decode The CPG Industry - Get the 5 Clarifying Steps to Navigating CPG with Stephanie Robbins. Live on August 20 - free to attend → https://www.foodbizsuccess.com/eventsLaunch & Grow is hot out of the oven with a full update for 2026 and it's the only way you can join us inside the Fuel membership.  Click here to join us today!If you are thinking about starting a food biz or want to grow into a new channel - Get the FREE three-part video series: 3 Ways to Sell → click here ← Pick up your copy of the Amazon best selling book

Send us Fan MailEver wonder if a product label is actually compliant, or are you just hoping it is? Stephanie's guest in this episode is Lauren Rockteacher, a food scientist and the founder of Proof & Panel, a label compliance agency helping food, beverage, and supplement brands navigate the regulatory maze of FDA, USDA and FTC with over 17 years in the industry.They dig into why brands should never send labels to print before a compliance review, the real differences between FDA and USDA requirements, and a protein-claim mistake that could get a product pulled off shelves. Lauren also breaks down what belongs on a PDP (they explain what a PDP is) and why a graphic designer isn't a brand's compliance expert.Their philosophy: facts combat fear. The more founders understand the actual requirements, the less overwhelming compliance feels, and the fewer costly surprises down the road.Download Lauren's label compliance checklist Learn more about Lauren and the services she provides at ProofAndPanel.comLaunch & Grow is hot out of the oven with a full update for 2026 and it's the only way you can join us inside the Fuel membership.  Click here to join us today!If you are thinking about starting a food biz or want to grow into a new channel - Get the FREE three-part video series: 3 Ways to Sell → click here ← Is 1:1 Business Coaching calling your name to scale your existing business and stop working so dang hard? Explore coaching with Sari herePick up your copy of the Amazon best selling book

Send us Fan MailStephanie sits down with Sari for a conversation about how CPG founders should decide when, and whether, to move into a new sales channel, emphasizing self-awareness, true costs, margin analysis, and strategic patience over comparison and FOMO-driven impatience. They close with a shared reminder that discipline, facts, and knowing your "why" beat chasing every opportunity, and tease a future episode on fear and false urgency.And, grab the roadmap and Sales Channel quick training with Sari https://www.foodbizsuccess.com/roadmapLaunch & Grow is hot out of the oven with a full update for 2026 and it's the only way you can join us inside the Fuel membership.  Click here to join us today!If you are thinking about starting a food biz or want to grow into a new channel - Get the FREE three-part video series: 3 Ways to Sell → click here ← Is 1:1 Business Coaching calling your name to scale your existing business and stop working so dang hard? Explore coaching with Sari herePick up your copy of the Amazon best selling book

There are so many things that I WISH for you. Number 1: That GOD would create in you, ENDURING faith. God is the one who CREATES faith. There are a number of KEY INGREDIENTS that God USES to develop big, active, enduring faith in people. Matthew 8:5-10 (pg. 1,507) v.5: “…a CENTURION came to Jesus, […]

Send us Fan MailWe're back!  After a six-month hiatus, the Food Business Success podcast is returning with an exciting announcement: Stephanie Robbins is stepping in as the new podcast host, along with being the new president, chief go-to-market officer, and business partner with Sari. In this episode, Sari and Stephanie sit down to discuss navigating entrepreneurial burnout, the power of realigning your vision, and what to expect from the newly relaunched Launch & Grow program, now updated for 2026! Launch & Grow is hot out of the oven with a full update for 2026 and it's the only way you can join us inside the Fuel membership. Right now you can save $100 off PLUS receive some amazing bonuses. Only through 7/14/26.  Click here to join us today!If you are thinking about starting a food biz or want to grow into a new channel - Get the FREE three-part video series: 3 Ways to Sell → click here ← Is 1:1 Business Coaching calling your name to scale your existing business and stop working so dang hard? Explore coaching with Sari herePick up your copy of the Amazon best selling book

Audio Recording Understanding for Our Raging Hearts Rev. Scott Strickman Download Sermon OutlineSpeaker: Rev. Scott StrickmanSermon Series: ProverbsProverbs 19:2-3 (ESV)2 Desire without knowledge is not good, and whoever makes haste with his feet misses his way.3 When a man's folly brings his way to ruin, his heart rages against the Lord.Sermon OutlineWisdom involves a kind of understanding that helps us navigate complexity such that we come out in the right place.1. A Key Ingredient of a Wise Lifev2 Desire without knowledge is not good, and whoever makes haste with his feet misses his way. 2. Dynamics of a Fool's Lifev3 When a man's folly brings his way to ruin, his heart rages against the Lord.3. Outcomes of a Redeemed Lifev2 “misses the way”, v3 “his way to ruin”v3 “his heart… the Lord”Prayer of ConfessionOur wise and loving Father, pardon our sins. Our desires have ruled our lives. We have hastily done what we should not have, without understanding, and we have hated the consequences. Our frustrations have promoted anger and resentment instead of reflection, learning and change. We have raged against you and others. We have lost our way. We thank you that in your wisdom you sent Jesus, and through his suffering we are redeemed. We look to him for forgiveness and pray that you would grant us understanding. Amen.Questions for ReflectionOf these two proverbs, which is more characteristic of you: a) “He who hesitates is lost” b) “Look before you leap”What role does desire play in your experience? How are your choices affected by what you desire? Do you associate any difficulties in your life with your desires?How can desires shape (or distort) understanding? How can understanding help you contain, form, or properly direct and express your desires?When things go wrong, when you fail, when troubles come, what role does anger play in your response?When you are angry, do you feel a need to identify fault? Can you be angry and not have anyone or anything to blame?When a person is angry with God: what should they not do? What should they do?How does a lack of understanding and being controlled by desires lead to ruin? What needs to happen to change course as you move forward in life knowing you will face situations where you don't know all that you need to know?God deals with sin and separation through Jesus, who holds together God and humanity in himself, and God Himself bears the hostility in order to extinguish it so there can be peace – if there was an easier way, do you imagine God would have taken another way? Do you discern any wisdom in the plan of God to address the world's deepest issues in this way?Why is it important that we understand that Jesus wants us to “join” ourselves to him? How does that attachment become where our desires are satisfied, changed, or renewed?How does a maturing understanding of the gospel transform the role of desire in our lives? What becomes different?

Audio Recording Understanding for Our Raging Hearts Rev. Scott Strickman Download Sermon OutlineSpeaker: Rev. Scott StrickmanSermon Series: ProverbsProverbs 19:2-3 (ESV)2 Desire without knowledge is not good, and whoever makes haste with his feet misses his way.3 When a man's folly brings his way to ruin, his heart rages against the Lord.Sermon OutlineWisdom involves a kind of understanding that helps us navigate complexity such that we come out in the right place.1. A Key Ingredient of a Wise Lifev2 Desire without knowledge is not good, and whoever makes haste with his feet misses his way. 2. Dynamics of a Fool's Lifev3 When a man's folly brings his way to ruin, his heart rages against the Lord.3. Outcomes of a Redeemed Lifev2 “misses the way”, v3 “his way to ruin”v3 “his heart… the Lord”Prayer of ConfessionOur wise and loving Father, pardon our sins. Our desires have ruled our lives. We have hastily done what we should not have, without understanding, and we have hated the consequences. Our frustrations have promoted anger and resentment instead of reflection, learning and change. We have raged against you and others. We have lost our way. We thank you that in your wisdom you sent Jesus, and through his suffering we are redeemed. We look to him for forgiveness and pray that you would grant us understanding. Amen.Questions for ReflectionOf these two proverbs, which is more characteristic of you: a) “He who hesitates is lost” b) “Look before you leap”What role does desire play in your experience? How are your choices affected by what you desire? Do you associate any difficulties in your life with your desires?How can desires shape (or distort) understanding? How can understanding help you contain, form, or properly direct and express your desires?When things go wrong, when you fail, when troubles come, what role does anger play in your response?When you are angry, do you feel a need to identify fault? Can you be angry and not have anyone or anything to blame?When a person is angry with God: what should they not do? What should they do?How does a lack of understanding and being controlled by desires lead to ruin? What needs to happen to change course as you move forward in life knowing you will face situations where you don't know all that you need to know?God deals with sin and separation through Jesus, who holds together God and humanity in himself, and God Himself bears the hostility in order to extinguish it so there can be peace – if there was an easier way, do you imagine God would have taken another way? Do you discern any wisdom in the plan of God to address the world's deepest issues in this way?Why is it important that we understand that Jesus wants us to “join” ourselves to him? How does that attachment become where our desires are satisfied, changed, or renewed?How does a maturing understanding of the gospel transform the role of desire in our lives? What becomes different?

Resources & Links⁠⁠⁠Akashic Records Training⁠⁠⁠⁠1:1 Programmes⁠⁠⁠⁠Appointments⁠⁠⁠⁠Free ebook⁠Mentioned in this episode - Episode 81: Do you want to learn how to read, heal and clear in your ownIn this episode, Akashic Records training teacher Suzie Ridley shares the three key ingredients that make a personal Akashic Records practice genuinely supportive and sustainable. If you are building (or rebuilding) your relationship with your Records, this is a practical reset on what matters most, especially when Bob the ego starts getting loud.Suzie explains why working in your own Records can feel like the hardest work, because the ego will resist anything that strengthens your connection to soul. She breaks down three essential ingredients, consistency, curiosity, and openness, and offers simple ways to set yourself up for a clearer session, including emotional check-ins, brain dumping, and recognising ego resistance for what it is. The reminder throughout is that the Akashic Records are relational, and your practice deepens over time.In this episode, you'll learnWhy consistency beats intensity, and how 10 minutes a day builds a stronger practice than occasional long sessionsHow curiosity keeps your practice alive by reducing expectations and staying open to different forms of guidanceWhat “openness” actually looks like, including receiving energetic adjustments, clearing, and activations without fearThree practical prep steps: take stock of emotions, brain dump your mental to-do list, and settle your receptivityHow Bob the ego shows up (laundry urgency, self-doubt, discouragement), and how to keep practising anywayFollow Wisdom from the Akasha on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, or subscribe on YouTube, so you never miss an episode. New episodes are released every Friday at 7AM GMT +0.Timestamps0:00 – Welcome & introduction0:41 – Episode overview: 3 key ingredients to a personal Akashic Records practice4:29 – Why your personal practice is the hardest (the ego/Bob factor)4:29 – Why the ego resists spiritual practice7:31 – Intro to the 3 ingredients4:42 – Ingredient #1: Consistency6:12 – Ingredient #2: Curiosity7:48 – Ingredient #3: Openness9:14 – Tip #1: Take stock of your emotions before your session9:41 – Tip #2: Brain dumping to quiet the mind10:21 – Tip #3: Recognize how ego resistance shows up11:27 – Final thoughts: Have fun with your practice & closingWisdom from the Akasha is the podcast for spiritually curious people navigating awakening, growth, and real-life challenges with a grounded, embodied approach. Hosted by Suzie Ridley of Akashic Readings and Healing, an Akashic Records Teacher, practitioner and researcher, each episode is a deep dive into esoteric topics and spiritual development for soul expansion.Guided by her work in the Akashic Records, Suzie shares reflections and practical suggestions you can bring into everyday life, where the mystical meets the tangible. With thousands of hours in the Akashic Records and clients around the world, her intention is to offer a fun, helpful resource that supports clarity, intuition, and meaningful, sometimes miraculous shifts.Connect with Akashic Readings and Healing⁠Website⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠Pinterest

What does it mean to be both a Stoic and a skeptic?In this episode of the Via Stoica Podcast, philosopher and author Massimo Pigliucci returns to discuss his new book How to Be a (Happy) Skeptic: a guide to building a philosophy of life rooted in Stoic virtue and the ancient art of proportioning belief to evidence.Welcome to the Via Stoica Podcast, the podcast on Stoicism. Massimo Pigliucci is Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York, a former evolutionary biologist, and one of the most important voices in modern Stoic philosophy. This is his second conversation on the show.The discussion moves from the foundations of a philosophy of life to the ancient debate between the Stoics and the Academic Skeptics, and then to one of the most compelling figures in Western history: Marcus Tullius Cicero. Not a Stoic himself, but deeply shaped by Stoic ethics, Cicero lived through the fall of the Roman Republic, exile, personal grief, and death at the hands of Mark Antony's soldiers. His life, Pigliucci argues, is a model for holding strong convictions while remaining honestly uncertain about what you know and why.The episode also explores how skepticism is not the enemy of commitment but its most honest companion: that our beliefs should be proportioned to evidence, and that a life examined with intellectual humility is not weaker but more durable.Read the full article here: https://viastoica.com/a-stoic-conversation-with-massimo-pigliucci/Support the showviastoica.comYouTube: @viastoicaProduced by: Badmic.comEpisode Outline:00:00 Introduction to Massimo Pigliucci02:30 The Importance of Personal Philosophy11:46 Key Ingredients of a Philosophy of Life15:12 The Evolution of Skepticism in Philosophy19:31 Understanding Skepticism: Pyrrhonism vs. Academic Skepticism29:52 The Evolution of Persuasion and Belief33:15 Stoicism vs. Skepticism: A Philosophical Rivalry42:49 Cicero: The Relatable Philosopher52:05 The Structure of Cicero's Philosophy58:53 Future Endeavors: Exploring New Philosophies

B"H The personal growth world is missing one key ingredient — God. In Judaism, it's not called personal growth. It's called serving God. Am Yisrael left Egypt and is still going through a process of refining character — through Sefirat HaOmer, counting toward the Torah we receive on Shavuot. Yes, we work on ourselves. We put in hishtadlut. But here's the secret: personal growth gets amplified infinite fold when you ask Hashem for help. When you have the humility to know you cannot do it alone. Hashem is the charging station. Connect to the infinite God — and watch what happens to your growth. Chag Shavuot Sameach. #Judaism #Torah #Shavuot #SefiraHaOmer #PersonalGrowth To watch Torah Thoughts in video format, click HERE Subscribe to the Torah Thoughts BLOG for exclusive written content! Please like, share and subscribe wherever you find this!

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Gerry McNamara built a winner in a hurry at Siena and now he intends to do the same thing at his alma mater. What lessons will he take from his time at Siena with some key ingredients including transfers Gavin Doty and Francis Folefac. AJ Pankowski of CBS6 in Albany, who covered McNamara daily in his time at Siena, joins Syracuse Sports to tell Brent Axe about how Gerry McNamara can rebuild Syracuse basketball with some of the methods, players and coaches he used at Siena.  Music provided by OverTired https://www.youtube.com/@UCGbJTBYWRcj0PeXIjqwdcoA  Would you like your original music featured on Syracuse Sports? Drop Brent an email at baxe@syracuse.com to find out how.  Syracuse Sports Insiders get to text Brent anytime to get your SU sports questions answered, keep up on the latest news and SU opinions, get your takes heard on the "Syracuse Sports" podcast or just to talk Orange sports with Brent anytime! Sign up to become a Syracuse Sports Insider here https://joinsubtext.com/c/syracusesports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're like me, you might feel that the world of marketing is trying to convince you that the only way to grow your business is through complex funnels and cold outreach. But the data shows that for a healthy expert business, 60-70% of your opportunities should come from people you already know.This is why I was so keen to speak with Dave Plunkett, a specialist in scaling businesses through referrals and partnerships. He confirms that relying on your network isn't a weakness; it's a sign that you're good at what you do. In our conversation, we explored how to move from accidental, "organic" referrals to an intentional, systemised approach that feels human and generates consistent results.Here are a few key things we discussed:✳️ The importance of treating a referral as an extension of the referrer's reputation and the simple steps you can take to honour that trust.✳️ How to identify the perfect "wow moments" in your client journey to ask for a referral when enthusiasm is at its peak.✳️ The difference between rewarding and incentivising partners, and how to commercialise relationships to make them more robust.And here are three actions you can take this week:✳️ Make a list of everyone who has referred you in the last 6-8 months and send them an update on what happened. It's the right thing to do, and it often leads to more opportunities.✳️ Watch the Dan Pink TED Talk on the science of motivation to better understand what truly drives people to act.✳️ Instead of asking people to refer you, ask them to listen for specific trigger phrases their contacts might use that signal a problem you can solve.About Dave Plunkett https://www.collaborationjunkie.com/masterclassChapters(00:00) - Introduction to the Power of ReferralsBob introduces the episode's topic and guest, Dave Plunkett, highlighting the importance of referrals in a healthy expert business.(04:18) - The Key Ingredients of a ReferralDave explains that people refer you for the problems you solve and how you make them feel, not just what you sell.(11:38) - Building a System for ReferralsThe discussion moves to the importance of having a process, even a simple one, to keep referrers updated and maintain relationships.(13:46) - Identifying "Wow Moments" to Ask for ReferralsDave shares the concept of asking for referrals during moments of peak client happiness, rather than waiting until the end of a project.(20:38) - Developing Strategic PartnershipsHow to identify and nurture strategic partners by understanding the "customer value chain" and where you fit.(25:07) - To Pay or Not to Pay for ReferralsDave breaks down the difference between rewarding partners and incentivising clients, and why commercialising partnerships can be a good thing.(28:37) - Dave's Three Actionable AmplifiersDave shares three specific actions listeners can take to immediately improve their referral strategy.----Get your copy of my Personal Brand Business BlueprintIt's the FREE roadmap to starting, scaling or just fixing your expert business.www.amplifyme.agency/roadmap----Subscribe to my Youtube!! Follow on Instagram and Twitter @bobgentleJoin the Amplify Insiders Facebook Community : www.amplifyme.agency/insidersPlease take a second to rate this show in Apple Podcasts. ❤ It will mean a lot to me.

In this episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches, Sam talks once again with Kevin Hochman, president and CEO of Brinker International, parent company to Chili's Grill & Bar. Today's episode is part two of a conversation Sam recently had with Kevin in a Dallas area Chili's as part of the Signature Series, powered by The Coca-Cola Company. (Check out part one of the conversation here.) This week, Sam and Kevin get in the weeds on how Chili's has transformed into the hottest thing going in foodservice, with Kevin laying out very plainly what it took to jumpstart the brand and go from roughly $3 million AUVs to nearly $5 million in the span of three years.In this conversation, you'll find out why:Quick wins help give brand turnarounds some momentumYou should prove your employees wrong by taking their feedback seriouslyThere are no quick fixes in the restaurant industryBehaviors trump metrics when measuring successIt's OK to make mistakes, but not OK not to learn from themPrepare today for the opportunity waiting for you tomorrowGreat operations plus great marketing equals unstoppable successHave feedback or ideas for Take-Away? Email Sam at sam.oches@informa.com.Check out more information on this years Menu Masters: https://menumastersevent.com/?utm_source=skot&utm_medium=radio&utm_campaign=mm26&utm_content=podcast

Dr. Arthur Brooks shares that happiness isn't a feeling to chase, but a direction shaped by habits—cultivating enjoyment, satisfaction, and meaning. He highlights the importance of investing in faith, family, friendships, and meaningful work, while cautioning against the impact of screens and constant distraction. With practical insight, he encourages parents to prioritize time together, model love through action, and help their kids build lives rooted in purpose rather than achievement. Resources mentioned:  The Meaning of Your Life: Finding Purpose in an Age of Emptiness by Dr. Arthur Brooks Build the Life You Want by Dr. Arthur Brooks and Oprah Winfrey Love Your Enemies by Arthur C. Brooks The Happiness Files by Arthur C. Brooks . . . . . .  Sign up to receive the⁠ bi-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠monthly newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Pre-order our new book, Capable and grab tickets for Capable - The Book Tour here! See our speaking dates, purchase books and check out our courses here.. . . . . .  If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Advertise With Us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ form. QUINCE: Go to ⁠Quince.com/rbg⁠ for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five day returns. BOLL & BRANCH: Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at Bollandbranch.com/rbg⁠. Exclusions apply. ATHLETIC GREENS: Go to DRINKAG1.com/RBG to get their best offer… For a limited time only, get a FREE AG1 duffel bag and FREE AG1 Welcome Kit with your first subscription order! Only while supplies last. COOK UNITY: Go to cookunity.com/RBG or enter code RBG before checkout to get 50% off your first order. SETH AND THE VERY SCARY STORM: Go to https://tinyurl.com/RBGSethStorm to check out this Lifeway book. YARA THE BRAVE: Go to https://tinyurl.com/RBGYara to check out this Lifeway book. ADVENTURE BIBLE: Get an Adventure Bible for your child and begin reading and exploring it together to build confidence and curiosity in God's Word https://tinyurl.com/RBGAdventureBible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You've been trying to "do" intuitive eating…but it still feels messy, confusing, or like you're somehow getting it wrong. In this episode, I'm breaking down the REAL missing ingredient that no one is talking about: self-compassion. Not the fluffy "just love yourself" version, but the research-backed approach from Kristin Neff and Chris Germer that actually helps you change your behavior for good. We're diving into the balance of tender and fierce self-compassion, and why you need BOTH for intuitive eating to truly click. I'll show you how shame is the unseen driving force behind most of your struggles with food and body image, and how self-compassion is the antidote that allows you to build real trust with your body. If intuitive eating hasn't fully "worked" for you yet, this might be the piece you've been missing that changes everything for you.   Episode Highlights -Why shame is at the root of food struggles and how it blocks intuitive eating -The difference between tender and fierce self-compassion and when to use each -How self-compassion helps you stop the restrict-binge cycle and actually trust your body   Today's Wellness Woo is lipotropic injections.   Resources Mentioned - Kristin Neff's self-compassion website: https://self-compassion.org/    Read the full episode show notes here: https://katyharvey.net/podcast230    Resources for Your Intuitive Eating Journey Join My Intuitive Eating Made Easy Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/306396290454800 Work with Katy: https://katyharvey.net/services Join Katy's weekly email newsletter: https://www.nondietacademy.com/newsletter    Connect with Katy Harvey Website: https://katyharvey.net Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katyharvey.rd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KatyHarveyRD     Subscribe and Review   Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts   I would be thrilled if you could rate and review my podcast! Your support helps me reach and encourage more people on their intuitive eating journeys. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Don't forget to share what you loved most about the episode!   Also, make sure to follow the podcast if you haven't already done so. Follow now!  

Justin Turpin covers the Boston Celtics for WEEI. Turp joins the show to discuss the C's win over the Thunder and Hawks, why Boston is equipped to beat the best teams in the NBA, and which East teams can knock Boston off the path to the Finals. X: @JustinmTurpin 5:56 Celtics can absolutely win the Finals 15:54 Tatum's presence elevating everyone 38:10 Biggest threat to Boston in the East 47:00 Top midseason trades in recent Celtics history Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, March 28th, 2026. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello. Andrew and Mark return to look back on Newcastle United's 2-1 win over Manchester United. There's praise for the performance, and credit given to Eddie Howe for being bold and brave with his decisions. As always a big thanks to our sponsors NORD VPN and Saily - two products that will enhance your travel abroad. NORD VPN providing the safety and security you need while browsing, and Saily giving you that affordable e-sim and network coverage. You can get discounts by hitting up the links in the description box. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/toon Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee

Summary In this episode, Dr. Faranak Kamangar chats with Dr. James Kilgour about the science behind Kilgour MD's innovative scalp and hair products. They discuss the ingredients, clinical trials, and future developments in hair health and dermatology. Key Topics - Ingredients and science behind Kilgour MD products - Role of dandruff and malassezia in scalp health - Clinical trial evidence for hair growth products - Future R&D and innovations in dermatology and hair care Chapters 00:00 - Introduction and Guest Credibility 01:19 - Personal Experience with Kilgour MD Products 02:25 - Philosophy and Development of Hair Care Products 03:42 - Key Ingredients in Prevention Serum 05:57 - Active Ingredients and Their Effects on Hair Follicles 08:10 - Clinical Trial Evidence for Hair Growth Products 09:11 - Understanding Dandruff and Malassezia's Role 09:46 - Scalp Health and Hair Loss in Menopause 11:58 - Formulation and Efficacy of Anti-Dandruff Treatments 14:20 - Safety and Regulation of Hair Care Ingredients 15:27 - Use of Oils and Botanical Extracts in Hair Care 17:27 - Importance of Clinical Trials in Cosmetic Products 18:24 - Objective Measures in Hair Loss Studies 20:59 - Clinical Significance vs. Perception in Hair Treatments 22:33 - Future R&D and Physician-Led Innovation 25:37 - Upcoming Events and Collaborations 27:15 - Future Directions in Dermatology and Hair Care

From the Source perspective, self-image is the KEY to anything you desire to create in your life. And when we have self-image blocks that remain unhealed, it becomes the root to every single obstacle in our life.Didn't get the raise you wanted?Can't get pregnant?Partner won't commit to you?Every single perceived obstacle comes down to a self-image problem somewhere.*NOTE: Doors to Glow Formula Level 1 are currently open for enrollment here - https://www.alexandraninfo.com/glowformula-level-1 (by the time you click that link if it takes you to a waitlist, join so that when it re-opens, you're the first to know!)How?Our brains create neural pathways that have conditioned us - with beliefs and patterns - to be our own worst critic. Since childhood, it's created neural loops that... we aren't good enough. And those create issues that appear in our life, in every area of life - finances, relationships, your health, anywhere.But so often, we try to fix an internal problem with an external solution. That doesn't get to the actual root cause which means you don't actually heal. If you break your leg and try to cover up the bruises with concealer... it doesn't actually fix the problem.This episode gives you the answers on how to start to reprogram and rewire your brain for actual healing, by suffocating these old neural pathways to create new ones.RESOURCES MENTIONEDThe Glow Foundation workshop (this is the required pre-req to take Glow Formula Level 1's 8 week program) - https://www.alexandraninfo.com/theglowfoundationYour $28 Foundational Program (your Cliff notes to the work we do here) - https://www.alexandraninfo.com/the-foundationThe Alexandra Ninfo Affiliate Program - apply to share this work with your community + make commission: https://www.alexandraninfo.com/affiliate$50/ mo Unf*ck Yourself Membership - the gym membership for your soul: https://www.alexandraninfo.com/membershipFOLLOW ME Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alexandraninfo TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@alexandraninfo You Can Also Listen to Unf*ck Yourself Podcast HereSite - https://www.alexandraninfo.com/podcast Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unf-ck-yourself/id1647393740 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4OfhtVIbV73xuSrZ2MnXKZ?si=f3fabaa47ca4482e YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@AlexandraNinfo

One of the most asked questions I get is this:“How did you sell 50–60 cars a month?”“How did you make that kind of money in the car business?”In this episode of the Loveall Sales Podcast, I break it all down — step by step.No fluff. No hype. Just the real blueprint.Whether you're:Brand new to the automotive industryStuck at 12–20 cars and plateauedConsistently selling 25–30 but know you're capable of moreA manager who wants a high-performance teamThis episode will show you exactly what it takes to level up.You'll learn:The 5 key ingredients that separate average salespeople from elite performersWhy mindset is your foundation (and how most reps sabotage themselves)The skill sets you must master to control the saleWhy work ethic + discipline beat talent every timeHow downtime is secretly killing your incomeThe real power of prospecting (and how I made 100–150 calls a day)How to generate 30%+ of your own business instead of relying on showroom trafficFacebook Marketplace strategies most reps ignoreHow to sell out of the service departmentWhy mentorship is the ultimate shortcutI also break down:My daily scheduleHow I structured my timeHow I consistently set appointmentsHow I closed 70–80% of customers I got in front ofThis is the real formula.You don't have a dealership problem.You don't have a market problem.You don't have an inventory problem.You have either:A mindset problemA skill set problemA discipline problemOr a prospecting problemAnd the good news?Every single one of those can be fixed.If you want to:Sell 30, 40, 50+ cars a monthMake $20K–$30K+ consistentlyStop riding the roller coasterBuild a book of business that pays you foreverThis episode is your roadmap.Share it with your team.Save it.Listen to it twice.Because this is the blueprint.

When you're trying to grow your property management business, perfection can feel like the standard… but what if chasing "perfect" is actually what's slowing you down?  In this episode of the #DoorGrowShow, property management growth experts Jason and Sarah Hull unpack the hidden cost of perfectionism in business. They break down why striving for 100% accuracy in tools, systems, or team members leads to frustration, stalled growth, and constant "shiny object" switching. You'll learn how to evaluate mistakes the right way, when to keep a system versus scrap it, and why imperfect action often scales faster than polished hesitation.  They also dive into the six core functions of a healthy business, the danger of over-optimizing the wrong areas, and how to free up your time so you can focus on what actually moves the needle.   You'll Learn (00:00) Introduction to DoorGrow and Perfectionism  (05:24) Optimizing Business Processes Without Perfection  (11:07) Scaling Beyond Personal Limitations Quotables "Perfect businesses are out of business."  "There is nothing in this world that is going to get 100% accuracy 100% of the time."  "Perfectionism is usually born out of an insecurity and discomfort in ourself and we have to get comfortable with things not being perfect in order to scale a business." Resources DoorGrow and Scale Mastermind DoorGrow Academy DoorGrow on YouTube DoorGrowClub DoorGrowLive Transcript Jason Hull (00:01) All right, five, four, three, two, one. We are Jason and Sarah Hull, the owners of DoorGrow, the world's leading and most comprehensive coaching and consulting firm for long-term residential property management entrepreneurs. For over a decade and a half, we have brought innovative strategies and optimization to the property management industry. At DoorGrow, we are on a mission to transform property management business owners and their businesses. We want to transform the industry.   eliminate the BS, build awareness, change perception, expand the market, and help the best property management entrepreneurs win. Now let's get into the show. All right. So what are we chatting about today, Sarah? Perfection. Perfection. So this is a big challenge in business is that especially for early stage entrepreneurs, they want everything to be perfect. They judge, we judge ourselves so harshly. We're so worried.   We have imposter syndrome and where we feel like people are gonna figure out that we don't know everything and that we may not know something they know. There's all these early stage entrepreneur concerns that a lot of people go through. so they have this fear that I need to make sure everything is perfect. And perfectionism can cause some serious problems. And this is a temptation, I think, for most every entrepreneur that I've ever coached or dealt with.   to some degree. So let's talk about this. All So the issue that had come up was just last week on a coaching call with a client and she was saying that, you know, hey, I have this tool that does a specific job and it's pretty good, but it's not 100%. Okay. And it was, she was frustrated that it wasn't 100 % perfect. All right. Right.   And she said, because it's not like sometimes it will miss little things or I think it called a client or a tenant called a tenant by the wrong name. Right. So it might miss little things here and there. she said, you know, I I'm not doing it, but I'm having my team member just kind of watch over things.   And so she said, and I'm looking for an alternative because I just don't feel like that's going to be the solution. It's just not where I want it to be yet. So I said, I totally understand where you're coming from with it. ⁓ My bet, my best advice on it is not to try to strive for perfection because truthfully, it really doesn't matter what it is. It doesn't matter if it's a tool.   a system, a process, a software, a team member, or ourselves that's doing a particular thing, there is nothing on this world that is going to get 100 % accuracy 100 % of the time. So if that's what we're striving for, we're going to be let down at some point, and we're going to consistently feel frustrated. And then we're to jump from thing to thing or person to person looking.   for this magic solution that does 100 % all the time. And it's just, it's not possible. If you ask yourself, have I ever made a Sure. Who hasn't? What technology hasn't messed up from time to time? What computer hasn't messed up from time to time? What even AI sometimes you'll ask it a question and it gives you answers that you know are not correct. And then you have to correct it. And then it goes, I'm so sorry. You're right.   Here's now the correct information. first time it gave you incorrect information. Right? So if we're striving for, no, this thing in order for me to use it has to be perfect all of the time, otherwise it's not worth it. And now I have to go look for something else. That puts us in this loop of consistently we'll forever be searching. will forever be searching for something to be perfect. My rule is if,   If you're using some sort of system, whether it's a tool or a software or AI, if it makes a mistake, and it will. So when it makes a mistake.   If the same thing was done by a human, would this be an immediately fireable offense? Yeah. If a human made the same mistake that the system or tool or AI did, would you go, I immediately have to fire this person? Most times the answer is no. And if the answer is no, then why would you be looking to immediately be getting rid of that tool or stop using that AI or stop using that software?   Right? So a lot of times what I've noticed is we have a lot of grace when it comes to humans and we have very little when it comes to technology, including AI. Yeah. We've almost none. We expect perfection all the time. You're a supercomputer. You should know everything all the time and never make a mistake. And that is fantastic in theory. But in practicality, it's   probably just not realistic, even if it is a supercomputer and it's infinitely more intelligent, even than we are, it's still going to make mistakes sometimes. So if a human made this mistake, if you would look at that and go, yes, I immediately need to fire this person, then you're probably on the right track by getting rid of that tool or system. But if a...   human made this same mistake and you would just chalk it up to, hey, they need more support or hey, they need more training or hey, you these things happen from time to time. It's not a great situation, but I'm not gonna fire them over it. Then I also don't feel like it's worth scrapping the tool for the same reason. Okay, yeah, I agree. So I think ⁓ perfectionism is a big challenge. So one of my mentors,   Alex Sharfin, shout out to Alex. said, he used to say perfect businesses are out of business. And I think one of his mentors told him that. So the idea is when you are trying to make your business perfect, you aren't focused on a lot of times the right things. ⁓ One of the books he recommended to me, a great book, it's called The Goal by Elihu Goldratt. And in this book, it talks about how if you optimize each thing in the business, the business actually becomes less efficient.   So he uses this story uses an example of like a factory and there's different stages in this process. Just like in any business, there's different stages. And if you over optimize one particular stage that leads into another, the challenge is it creates inventory or it creates like more work or it creates excess. And so everything needs to be moving in concert towards the goal. And anything that's not moving the entire business towards the main goal.   can actually become a distraction. So it's very easy for operators in business to over optimize a piece or to spend too much time on something or to put too much attention on making the perfect onboarding process or the perfect system. And it actually makes you less money. It like brings you less client retention. It brings you more headaches and more problems. It makes you need more staff. And so we have to be really careful about   optimizing or making everything perfect. Elon Musk talks about how one of the biggest mistakes made in business is optimizing for the wrong things. And so we need to make sure we're optimizing towards what the actual goals are. And a lot of times also clients get our clients that we coach, they get so focused on making sure their clients have such an amazing experience while neglecting the lead gen and the growth of their own business, which is the lifeblood. So it's like, I want to take care of everybody that   is paying me, but I don't really care about taking care of myself and my family, and paying myself is what it kind of plays out to be. And so this is why we look at things through the lens of what I call the six core functions. Lead gen, nurture, conversion, delivery, lifetime value, and financials. And so these are like six little kids you gotta take care of in the business. And a lot of business owners focus on one that is their favorite darling child.   and make sure that they're fat and happy, and then they have at least one or two that are starving in the corner that they're neglecting. They're like, And usually, lead gen is the one that's being neglected. find, and delivery, taking care of the client's experience, delivering the product is the fat one. And so this means you're being a bad steward in your own business. You're not making healthy decisions.   And here's the thing we teach when we have our clients rate these on a scale of one to five, five being best, each of these six children, these functions in the business, ⁓ it's impossible for all six to be a five at the same time. That's impossible. Perfection is impossible because if you ramp up lead gen and nurture and ⁓ conversion, sales are those three. Sales is ramping up.   Now you have constraints and now you need to hire more people, build out your team. And once you build out your team, you have more expenses, then you need more leads. It's a constant juggle of figuring out which one needs the attention right now. But you're always leveling up, it's impossible for them all to be perfect at the same time. Because it's always relative to your current progress. Like our versions of a five now are very different than my versions of a five in previous history. Like our ones now, nowadays, Indoor Grow,   when we rate things, I would have dreamed of having as, it would have been fives for me in the past in terms of how much money we make, leads, like, et cetera. And so, yeah, like early Jason entrepreneur wouldn't have even have dreamed of having a business as big as this is and being able to live the lifestyle that we live. And so, ⁓ that's important to take note of as well when looking at this that.   Perfectionism is usually born out of an insecurity and discomfort in ourself and we have to get comfortable with things not being perfect in order to scale a business.   Speaking of being able to scale the business, let's have a word from our sponsor. Yeah, let's share. Okay. So our sponsor today is Cover Pest. So Cover Pest, they are the easy and seamless way to add on-demand pest control to your resident benefit package. So residents love the simplicity of submitting a service request and how affordable it is compared to traditional pest control options. Investors love knowing that their property is kept pest free.   and property managers love getting their time back and making more revenue per door. Simply put, CoverPest is the easiest way to handle pest control issues at all of your properties. To learn more and to get special door grow pricing, visit coverpest.com slash door grow. Okay. That's our sponsor. All right. Thank you, CoverPest. So, yeah. So when it comes to perfectionism,   How do you get clients past that? What do usually tell them? So I have a rule that if there is some sort of software...   member that can do a particular thing so that I don't have to be the one who's doing it. If they can do it even, even like 60 or 70 percent as good as I can do it, ⁓ I'm going to make that trade every day of the week. Why? Because at some point if you're trying, if you're holding on to no I will never settle for 60 percent, that is unacceptable, then you very quickly will hit a limit to where you can scale.   and you will no longer be able to grow. Yeah, you hit a limit in your capacity because you only everybody has a limited of what we call the five currencies, time, energy, focus, cash and effort. That's what you have to invest. And your most important or valuable resource, I believe, is time. That's your life. Like you're going to die. And so you're giving away chunks of your life and.   You know, if you're going to give away chunks of your life, it might as well be towards things you actually enjoy doing in the business and not holding on to all these things you think you have to do because your ego says you're the best and nobody else can do it better. Let me tell you this. This is the humbling thing I learned is that if you don't love doing those particular things in the business, there is always somebody that can do it better than you. Because if you don't love doing it, somebody else would and they would easily surpass your level of expertise in that.   and your ability to perform in that and show up consistently well in that. And so you gotta find the people. Another thing early stage entrepreneurs don't understand that I didn't early on is they don't understand that there's somebody out there that loves doing everything that you hate doing. The big mistake we make in the beginning is we think we need to find a clone of ourselves. I just need to clone myself. I call it the clone myth. The reality is it takes about 10 or 12 people to clone you.   So just find, you just got to find specialists, experts, and they will be better at these things than you. And you can stick to the stuff you love. Cool. if they're not better at it than you are, if it can still be done well enough that you won't lose business over it, that is a trade that I would make every day of the week. So I might do something and have amazing results and someone else might duplicate. Let's just say sales. Let's say that I can close nine out of 10 deals.   but I really don't like doing sales. And I'm doing it because I have to do it because I want to grow the business, but I don't actually really enjoy doing it. And then I can find someone who I can have do this for me, but maybe they only close six or seven out of 10. Well, easy math will tell you, hey, I'm going to be closing less deals. That's not a good trade. But really it is because you're getting somebody who's doing a decent enough job.   so that you're not losing business, you're not costing yourself anything crazy, it's not like all of your clients are going to leave you. They're doing a decent enough job to continue to move the business forward, meanwhile you're able to stop doing that thing and then go focus on doing something else that you actually enjoy and very likely with that extra time you will be able to find   Ways to make more money that you did not have time for previously because your time was being eaten up By whatever thing that you can now replace with either a person AI or a tool So even if it's not perfect even if it's not going to do everything the way that you want it to all of the time And it's just not as good as me If you're going to hold on to that belief that it has to be as good as you otherwise it cannot be used   then it will hold you back in your business and you will very quickly hit a ceiling on the capacity of doors that you can enter. Okay, the one problem with that analogy is that most business owners, if they're doing the sales in their own business, they're only doing it part-time. They're not full-time. And so your part-time results might be the equivalent of their full-time results. And so you're not really giving up something if you get somebody full-time, they take that off your plate.   They might even surpass you because it's really hard to compete if you're only putting in an hour to a day to actually grow the business and you've got somebody doing it eight hours or six hours a day. They easily will eventually be beating you in terms of results, especially if you don't like it and they love it. So all right, cool. Well, that's our episode for today. If you are I'm trying to find my outro script here. I can't find it. This is a mess.   Oh, there we go. I lack the carriage return. All right. So if you have ever felt stuck or stagnant and you want to take your property management business to the next level, reach out to us at doorgrow.com for free training on how to get unlimited free leads. Text the word leads to 512-648-4608. Also join our free Facebook community just for property management business owners at doorgrowclub.com. And if you want tips, tricks, ideas to learn about   our offers, subscribe to our newsletter by going to doorgrow.com slash subscribe. And if you found this even a little bit helpful, don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review. We'd really appreciate it. Until next time, remember the slowest path to growth is to do it alone. So let's grow together. Bye everyone.

When your property management business isn't growing, hiring a salesperson might seem like the obvious solution, but what if that's actually where most owners go wrong… In this episode of the #DoorGrowShow, property management growth experts Jason and Sarah Hull break down why most BDM hires fail, the critical mistakes owners make with commission-only roles, and the exact systems required to make a salesperson successful. They dive into DoorGrow's Three Fits framework, the three non-negotiable ingredients for BDM success, and tease a game-changing new growth model designed to help property managers scale without burnout, bad leads, or broken systems.   You'll Learn (00:00) Introduction: The Three Fits for Hiring (01:16) The Challenges of Hiring a Business Development Manager (BDM)  (02:42) The Three Key Ingredients for BDM Success  (04:40)  Mistakes in BDM Compensation: The Commission-Only Pitfall  (05:40) The Three Roles of a BDM and the Problem with Buying Leads  (09:54) The "Door Machine" Teaser: The Easy Button for Growth  (14:39) Advanced Community, AI, and Final Thoughts  Quotables "A BDM has zero chance of success if you hire the wrong person."  "If they're not all three, they will fail. Or you'll fire them. Or they will leave you because they're not making enough money."  "If you do not have the right system to plug a BDM or a salesperson into, you can hire as many of them as you want, and they will still not work." Resources DoorGrow and Scale Mastermind DoorGrow Academy DoorGrow on YouTube DoorGrowClub DoorGrowLive Transcript Jason Hull (00:01) All right, five, four, three, two, one. All right, we are Jason and Sarah Hull, the owners of DoorGrow, the world's leading and most comprehensive coaching company for long-term residential property management entrepreneurs. For over a decade and a half, we brought innovative strategies and optimization to the property management industry. At DoorGrow, we have spoken to thousands of property management business owners, coached, consulted, and cleaned up hundreds of businesses, helping them at doors.   improve pricing, increase profits, simplify operations, and we run the leading property management mastermind with more video testimonials and reviews than any other coach or consultant in the industry. We're the best. At DoorGrow, we believe that good property managers can change the world and that property management is the ultimate high trust gateway to real estate deals, relationships, and residual income. At DoorGrow, we are on a mission to transform property management, business owners, and their businesses. We want to transform the industry.   eliminate the BS, build awareness, change perception, expand the market, and help the best property management entrepreneurs win. Now, let's get into the show. All right. So today, we're going to be chatting a little bit about the challenges of getting a business development manager, a BDM, or a salesperson for your property management business that we've seen. Yes. So a lot of times people think, hey, I need to grow my business.   and they either don't wanna do it, they don't have the time to do it, or they just want help doing it. And then their go-to is, well, I'll just hire someone to do it, right? What could go wrong? Yeah, and that's where they make their first mistakes. Hiring is tough. Hiring is tough. And so, a BDM has zero chance of success if you hire the wrong person. And so, we...   started solving this challenge for our clients by building out a hiring system. We call it door for a hiring. And we focus on what we call the three fits. They gotta be the right culture fit, which means they actually share your values. You can trust them. Because if they don't, aren't a culture fit, they'll steal from you or they'll do something off. And if culture's off, generally everything else goes south. It doesn't work. They have to be the right personality fit, which means they have to have   the right personality to be willing and love and be able to do sales. And they have the right skill fit, which means they have to be intellectually capable of developing the skill or they have to have the sales skill already. If they're not all three, they will fail. Or you'll fire them, which is basically because they're failing. Or they will leave you because they're not making enough money. Okay, then once you hire them,   assuming you get the right person, there's three key ingredients we found that are critical for BDM success and it's really difficult to get all three of these dialed in. It's even difficult for our clients who we coach to do these three things and so generally we see a lot of other BDM coaching companies they probably do a good job of maybe hiring the right people. My guess is they know how to read disk assessments and they use other tools and they can find good salespeople.   but I hear a lot of them fail. Like my brother hired two salespeople from one of these BDM placement coaching companies and he fired both of them. And it probably was my brother's fault. I don't know. Sorry, Brian. But it might've been he just didn't have these three key ingredients in place. They might've been able to have a chance. So these three key ingredients are one, training. And.   Basically they have the right strategies and training in order to succeed. Second, they have to have the right accountability. A lot of business owners just are like, here, here's what you do, or they rely on the BDM coaching company to just make it work. And sometimes they just get bad strategy. I don't think anybody has as good a strategy or clever or unique as I do as Dorgo does. We were very innovative on that.   I think then ⁓ the third piece is we've got training, we've got then accountability, there has to be transparency, visibility, metrics, things like this. they're being, you you can see where the gaps are, where the problems are. And third, compensation. And so the compensation has to be right. If the compensation structure is off, compensation is incentive. And if the incentive structure is off, either they won't be making enough money,   and they'll quit or you'll be paying them maybe too much money in the wrong way and then they get lazy and they're not incentivized to continue because they're making enough money or they're not getting motivated enough to get the results that you need so you'll fire them. There's so many ways compensation gets messed up. A lot of you think, I could just pay them commission only. Then I don't have to pay them anything unless they make money and then they're not motivated or they're not doing the leading actions.   and then they fail. So we've just seen a lot of mistakes made there. And I think one of the biggest ones is the idea, well, I'll just pay them commission only. And that's a really nice thought, but in practical application, it's just not a way to set things up to be successful. And the reason is, I know everybody's going, that's what I want. Yes, we can want these things, but...   In reality, the problem is that unless someone can start working in your business today and have the ability to close deals this week, then a commission only structure is just not going to work. And what I mean by that is not just, ⁓ no, they can, they can close a deal. They could close a deal right away. Great.   do you have a few thousand leads for them to call today? So if they get hired today and they get trained today and then tomorrow they start making calls, do you have a whole list of people that they can call and then close deals as early as like four days later, three days later? Because if the answer to that is no,   No, Sarah, I don't have an entire list. If I had an entire list, I would just call them myself and I would just work that list myself. Great. So then what you're doing is you're bringing someone in who can only make money if they close a deal and somehow expecting them, you're expecting them to close a deal, but not providing them with leads to work. So it's essentially saying, all right, I...   We'll pay you if you close deals. You can get started today. I don't have a list, a long list. Don't give them 10 people. 10 leads is not good enough. I don't have many leads for you to work. I have some, but I don't have a whole list of leads ready for you to just start working that are already in the system. ⁓ You need to go find the leads and create the connections and the relationships.   to get the leads and then you need to build a relationship with them and take them through the entire sales process and then you can close them and that might take two weeks, three weeks, four weeks, two months, three months. So what usually ends up happening on a commission only structure is the BDM, the first month makes zero dollars. So imagine if you did work for an entire month and you made nothing.   Would you want to be in that situation? Probably not. But then we're expecting other people to want to be in that situation. And for some people, that is doable. But for the majority of people, that's just not possible. They have bills to pay, they have a mortgage or rent, they have to feed themselves, they might have a family. It's not possible to just say, well, hopefully you figure it out really quickly, even though I'm not going to give you what you need in order to be   successful quickly, I hope you figure it out quickly because that's how you'll get paid. And then people wonder, why is no one applying for my job? So the problem, a medium is a little bit unique. Having a property management salesperson, they need to be not just a closer in which you like they just closed deals. They also need to be a setter. They need to be doing outreach and outbound, but they also need to be a networker.   They need to be going to networking events, connecting, walking into offices, meeting with people. And so the challenge is if they're a setter, a networker, and ⁓ a closer, they really need to be compensated the way you would compensate all three. we talk about this. There's a YouTube video up where I talk about how to compensate a BDM. Check it out. ⁓ But basically there needs to be a base plus commission and there's a strategy to how to do this correctly. Feel free to check out our video about that.   But a lot of people get this wrong. All right, so assuming that you get all of these things dialed in, it's still a struggle for some of our clients to manage their own BDM to do this. I'm going to share, we're going to give you a little sneak peek about something that we have coming up. But first, that's going to be a game changer for this industry. If you struggle to grow, if you tried lots of different lead sources, you tried lots of different programs, we're going to tell you about how DoorGrow will just grow your business for you.   as a teaser. But before we do that, I'm going to read a word from our sponsor. So this is our sponsor for today's episode is Blanket. Wait, Blanket. Lior from Blanket. It's his birthday today, which I did not plan. But happy birthday, Lior. Yeah, happy birthday. So by the time this goes live, it'll be past. But for those that watching the live stream, maybe if it goes out today, then cool. All right, here we go. Blanket is a property retention growth platform.   that helps property managers stop losing doors, add more revenue, and increase the number of properties they manage, while your clients with a branded investor dashboard and an off-market marketplace, while your team gets all the tools they need to identify owners at risk of churning and powerful systems to help you add more doors. I think Blanket's an awesome platform. You want to keep your properties, even if your clients are kind of like selling, you can keep the property and get other owners into it, and there's a network of owners that will.   choose in to being your property management client and take over this property. So I think it's a no-brainer. Everybody should have a blanket. Check it out. Okay. So let's talk about something that's uncomfortable when it comes to growth and sales and hiring a BDM. So a lot of people think that in order to solve their growth problem, they need to hire a salesperson. Okay. Right? Yeah. So they go, okay, well.   growth isn't happening, let me just like hire a salesperson because either I don't want to do it or I'm not the right person to do it or I am busy with other things and I just don't have enough time to dedicate to it or maybe I am doing it but it'd be nice to have some extra deals so let me hire somebody else to do it alongside with me and then I can double my growth if there's two of us. Yeah or even worse a lot of people think well I don't need a salesperson I can do it myself I just need more leads.   And if you're listening and you're saying that, there's reason why you probably haven't had great growth or significant growth if you haven't and you're saying that. Not all leads are equal. We talk about this a lot. Reach out to us. Just give us a shout out on any social media. Just say leads to us and we'll send you our leads training for free or go to doorgo.com slash leads and watch this training and I break down how to get unlimited leads for free and why not all leads are equal. You don't.   have to be paying anyone for leads. In fact, I recommend you don't because it slows down your BDM, it makes your BDM focus on the wrong strategies, and then your BDM is dealing with a lot of cold, unqualified leads from the internet that are the cheapest owners, that are the most difficult to manage, that have the highest operational cost, and are the most price sensitive. And this is why a lot of businesses and property management start to struggle and be unable to scale because of the types of clients and properties and owners that they're taking on.   And the sales cycle time takes way longer than what our strategies are, way longer than warm leads. And so you don't want to give your BDM a pile of cold crappy leads from the internet and slow them down. And so they're not able to add easily 10, 20, 30 units a month. They need better strategy. Okay. Okay. So the uncomfortable thing is that if you do not have the right system,   to plug a BDM or a salesperson into, you can hire as many of them as you want and they will still not work. So if you're trying to get a BDM in your business and grow the company without the right system in place for that BDM, it essentially is like saying, hey, I want to get in shape and I hired a personal trainer and then he's gonna do all the work.   Yeah. Well, you have the right person, but it doesn't alleviate you from being involved and putting in work. So even if you have a BDM, you still have to be involved in it. It's not many times, it's not like, this BDM is just gonna come in and figure everything out and build everything and figure out what to do and how to do things and close the deals and everything's gonna be great. Yeah, normally it's not turnkey at all.   I mean, I'll give you an example. I knew of a property management business here in Texas. They have since sold their business, but they had multiple BDMs. They had a whole bunch. They were shelling out a massive amount of money for cold leads and digital marketing. And they were paying for some sort of sales program that was very expensive with one of these big name gurus who I won't mention in sales.   strategies and tactics are outdated and old school, pushy sales, manipulation type stuff. And they were just showing up a massive amount of money for client acquisition. It was ridiculous. And it wasn't really that effective. And they ended up selling the business because really the business was, it was just a numbers play. They were trying to stack in a bunch of doors just to get out and they exited. But, and ⁓ you know, on these,   This was the CEO, this was somebody that was coaching in the industry, but the margins were really difficult and that was because they were taking on bad doors and bad clients. All right, so what do we want to share today? So what if? We're gonna play the what if game because this is what we did. And actually, this is something we had kicked around for a while and then I was talking actually with John and I said,   this is this thought that I had, and what if it worked like this? But then what if we actually do it like this instead? And ⁓ then Jason and I had been kind of chatting about this, and we've developed this idea. I think it's something that we feel like we have to do for this industry. Because...   Man, it just gets under my skin so bad when I see property managers doing everything wrong. And when I see them failing. And especially when they're trying so hard and it's still not getting them the results that they want. So what if there was a way to press the easy button and just have growth happen and you don't actually need to be involved in it at all?   What if you were able to just have the company grow and you don't need to take any of the action. You don't need to be involved in the growth. You don't need to do any of the strategies. You don't need to buy leads. You really would just be closing a deal, having a conversation with somebody who has already warmed up and ready to go.   which is I think what most people want when they say they want leads. Right. They say they want to leads. don't actually, you don't want leads. Let's be real. Easy lay down You don't want a lead because you have to work that lead. What you really want is you want someone to come to you and say, hello, I'm ready to sign up with you. And what do I need to do to make that happen? I get it because I was there. That's, I did not want to do sales in my business. And that was the only way after.   I had grown it to a certain point. That was the only way I would sign on a new client is if they came to me and said, hi, I want you to be my property manager, but what do I need to do? Yeah, here, sign this. Here's the agreement. Lay it out. Easy deals. it. So I know that that's what you guys want is you just, you love the actual closing and the pitching of the deal. You don't like all of the other stuff. You don't like the outbound calls and the follow-ups and the scheduling and the rescheduling.   and the nurturing and the warming up of the relationship. And a lot of times, networking, sometimes they like it and sometimes they don't. They're like, well, I don't know, I could kind of do that. But it's not really like you're forte. Really, you're like, I would love to just get on calls with people all day who are just ready to go. Yeah. They're just ready to go. So what if that was an option? That would be a game changer for this entire industry.   and we would make a ton of money here at DoorGrowl and you, if you're one of our clients, would make a ton of money and it would be a win-win-win for all three parties. the salesperson would also make a ton of money. So with this idea, I feel like we can richen the entire industry, which is exciting to me. We will be creating multi-million dollar business owners with this new offer that we're going to be launching. We're calling it   The Door Machine, that's our working title right now. So this is gonna be a game changer for the industry. If you are interested in maybe what this might be, because we don't wanna announce it yet. Yeah, I'm not fully... Then reach out to us. out to us and we're gonna be starting with our clients that have gone through our rapid revamp, where we rehab their business.   These are clients that we've cleaned up their branding, their website, their sales pitch, their pricing, their purpose, which is the actual product. ⁓ We're rehabbing, it's like bar rescue for property managers. We're cleaning up the business. We are gonna start with them, because we need all the friction removed from the business. And a lot of your businesses have a lot of friction and a lot of problems and a lot of leaks in the hose, and you're thinking, how do I turn on the hose more?   the host has these massive leaks. So we're going to be working with businesses that we've cleaned up the leaks first. They're going to get dibs to this. And so if you're interested in this, come to DoorGrow. We'll show you the leaks. We'll help you clean that up. And then you will be one of the people that can get access to the door machine where basically we give you the doors. We throw the doors at you. You have lay downs and your business can just scale and grow and   We are almost like a partner with you. We're involved in the growth of your business and we'll help you grow it. These are doors you wouldn't have gotten otherwise and it's gonna be a no-brainer. So yeah, so reach out and let us know if you're interested. Anything else we wanna say about it? I don't think we're gonna give too much more We're keep it a little close to the best. Right now. Because it's not public yet. we haven't, it's...   It hasn't been officially launched. We have chatted with a few of our clients about this so far and all of them said yeah, like I'm in, it. I'll give one other clue about something other than this that we're also doing. We're also going to be launching a new community, an advanced community, leveraging AI, leveraging AI tools, giving access to AI stuff that is going to be, I think, also a game changer for the industry.   We're gonna be consolidating our Dorgo Club Facebook group, our Telegram community for clients into one platform that's gonna be a game changer for the industry. And we're figuring out some low dollar price points to get people in to this group so that you can easily get your first 10, 20 units, which would make affording our mastermind program easy, offset, a no-brainer, already paid for basically. And so these are some of the things on the horizon.   and I've got some new team members helping me take sales off my plate. And so I'm gonna go deep into the rabbit hole of building all this stuff out. And we've got a really strong vision. think this is gonna be, this coming year for DoorGrow is gonna be one of the biggest, this will be the biggest. I think this year we may make as much money and have as much impact as we've had in the entire life of our business over the last decade and a half. So I think it's gonna be that significant. So I'm excited to see what we're able to create.   and I think it's going to be a game changer. We've got some strategies where we're going contrarian in the opposite direction of AI. And we're leveraging AI, but I think the future is human. And I think depth is going to be the key to scalability. And we're going to be applying that to DoorGrow, and we're going to be helping our clients apply that. And it's going to be a game changer because the more AI slop and goop and grossness and junk that's out there because anything can be created now,   the more humans are gonna matter if you do it in the right way. You gotta leverage, you gotta use AI. You gotta get on that AI stuff, but you gotta do it in the right way. And where you can use humans, where you should use humans, you gotta go all in on that. that's part of our strategy for the next year and beyond. So stay tuned, it's gonna be amazing. So anything else we should say before wrapping this up? ⁓ Nope, do you wanna talk about the newsletter?   What about it? We have a newsletter. I'll mention it in our little outro here. Great. I don't know if that was in there. So I'll mention that. So for those of you that watching, listening, if you've ever felt stuck or stagnant in your property management business, you want to take it to the next level, reach out to us at drover.com. For a free training on how to get unlimited free leads, this leads training, you can just text the word leads to 512-648.   Also join our free Facebook community just for property management business owners by going to doorgrohclub.com. And if you would like to get the best ideas in property management, join our newsletter by going to doorgroh.com slash subscribe and get tips, ideas, Sarah writes stuff, I'll write stuff. Like you'll get some really good info from that. And if you found out, if you found this to be even a little bit helpful,   any of our episodes, don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review. We'd really appreciate it. helps us reach others and help others. And until next time, remember the slowest path to growth is to do it alone. So let's grow together. Bye everyone.

As Valentine's Day approaches, we're shifting the spotlight from romantic love to one of God's most foundational gifts: the love of family. On today's Thursday episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, hosts Rachael Culpepper and Natalie Ambrose invite you into a joyful, practical conversation about Family Game Night—and how simple moments of play can strengthen connection, build unity, and help our families genuinely enjoy being together.    In a culture where screens often compete for attention and schedules stay perpetually full, creating intentional space for laughter matters more than ever. Drawing from Psalm 133:1—"How good and pleasant it is when God's people live together in unity"—this episode reminds us that joy, togetherness, and shared fun are not extras in the Christian home; they're part of God's design. Whether your family loves fast-paced card games, outdoor competition, or classic board games, these moments of play can become sacred ground for connection.    You'll also hear a special Raising Godly Girls Minute from AHG Founder & Executive Director Emeritus Patti Garibay, sharing why laughter and shared experiences help families weather busy seasons and deepen bonds. Rachael and Natalie reflect honestly on the challenges parents face—exhaustion, stress, and competitiveness—and offer grace-filled encouragement alongside practical "pro-tips" to help family game night stay accessible, meaningful, and focused on connection rather than winning.    Finally, the conversation ties directly into the heart of American Heritage Girls, where "faith, service, and fun" work together to shape joyful girlhood and strong families. From faith-based games to creative ways to invite friends into family rhythms, this episode will inspire you to carve out time for fun—and to trust that God uses even playful moments to cultivate unity and love at home.    Be sure to subscribe to the Raising Godly Girls Podcast so you never miss an episode, and join us again this Saturday for a special Valentine's Day conversation about memory-making and protecting the wonder of childhood. Until then, keep raising Godly girls—and don't forget to bring on the fun!      Three Things to Consider:    Be sure the games guarantee that every age of kids can participate! (And if it's Twister, parents you might want to schedule a chiropractic adjustment for the next day!)   While winning is fun, it's not the goal. I'm talking to you, competitive folks!   Make it a regular time on the family calendar that everyone can look forward to.        Scriptures Referenced in this Episode:    Psalm 133:1    Visit raisinggodlygirls.com for more encouragement and faith-based parenting tools.        Learn how to find or start an American Heritage Girls Troop in your community at americanheritagegirls.org.    

Chief John Esposito has spent 34 years rising through every rank of the FDNY, ultimately becoming Chief of Department for the largest fire service in the United States. In this episode, he shares the lessons that shaped him — from growing up around a volunteer firehouse to leading more than 11,000 firefighters and navigating the complex realities of New York City's fire environment. We explore the growing danger of lithium-ion battery fires, the gritty resilience required to lead in an urban fire service, and the soft skills that separate good chiefs from great ones. Chief Esposito explains why leaders must study the successes and mistakes of those who came before them, because learning through others is how you avoid repeating history. He also talks about the unique weight leaders carry: by the time a problem reaches them, it's the toughest challenge everyone else has tried to solve. Throughout the conversation, he underscores one of his core beliefs — that how you say something can matter more than what you say, especially when the stakes are high and your people are looking to you for clarity, stability, and trust.

How to design meetings with purpose so they actually move work forward.Meetings are a necessary part of work. But for many people, they're also a major source of frustration. According to Rebecca Hinds, meetings don't have to feel like a drain—better meetings start when we stop treating them as a default and start designing them with intention.Hinds is the author of Your Best Meeting Ever: Seven Principles for Designing Meetings That Get Things Done, and a future-of-work expert who founded the Work Innovation Lab at Asana and the Work AI Institute at Glean. She argues that the problem isn't meetings themselves, but the sheer number of poorly designed ones, and by being more thoughtful about what actually deserves synchronous time, teams can redesign how they communicate in the workplace “Meetings are the most important product in our entire organization, and yet they're also the least optimized,” she says. “The first step is recognizing we need to be much more intentional about how we're designing meetings.”In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Hinds and host Matt Abrahams discuss why meetings so often go wrong—and what it takes to make them work. Whether you're leading a team, trying to protect focus time, or simply hoping to spend less of your week in calendar invites, Hinds offers practical frameworks for designing meetings with purpose so they become a tool people actually value.To listen to the extended Deep Thinks version of this episode, please visit FasterSmarter.io/premium.Episode Reference Links:Rebecca HindsRebecca's Book: Your Best Meeting EverEp.124 Making Meetings Meaningful Pt. 1: How to Structure and Organize More Effective Gatherings Ep.125 Making Meetings Meaningful Pt. 2: Key Ingredients for Effective Meetings Connect:Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart PremiumEmail Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.ioEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedInChapters:(00:00) - Introduction (01:42) - Why Meetings Feel Broken (02:57) - The Default-To-Meeting Problem (03:50) - Treat Meetings Like A Product (05:10) - Meeting Doomsday Reset (06:40) - The 4-DCEO Test (08:43) - Designing Better Meetings (10:05) - Creating a Meeting Agenda (12:58) - Context And Meeting Fatigue (14:06) - Memo-First Meetings (16:11) - The Final Three Questions (21:02) - Conclusion ********Thank you to our sponsors.  These partnerships support the ongoing production of the podcast, allowing us to bring it to you at no cost.This episode is sponsored by Strawberry.me. Get 50% off your first coaching session today at Strawberry.me/tftsJoin our Think Fast Talk Smart Learning Community and become the communicator you want to be.

On this Tuesday episode of the RGG Podcast, hosts Rachael Culpepper and Melissa Bearden launch a week of conversations surrounding friendships—something that Christian girls might struggle to navigate Biblically and often the source of a girl's first heartbreak.     With the banner of John 13 in the spotlight, this episode peels back the curtain on Christian girlhood friendships—by showing the world "who and Whose they are" by how they walk out the bond of friendship with other girls. Melissa unhitches from a worldly notion of cancel culture or even bullying tactics when a friendships go awry. Since conflict is inevitable in friendship, it's important to lead girls to stay aligned with the Lord's character when navigating those difficulties.     The Raising Godly Girls Minute poses a provocative mindset shift—what if girls were to offload the pressure of "best friend forever" and opted to embrace true friendship in loyalty? This slight distinction liberates today's Christian girls to take on a Biblical approach rather than a culture-fueled narrative.     From an older girl parenting to a younger girl parenting perspective, both hosts unpack how they lead their daughters to navigate conflict. 'Friendship breaks' can help a girl rein in her own emotions. Rachael shares about all the drama that often comes along with middle school friendships in the midst of hormonal changes. Both hosts land on a healthy approach to boundaries in order to shut down patterns of manipulation and hurtful behaviors.     Rachael offers three key ways to think of a trusted friendship as a recipe, inviting girls to build something beautiful and let God lead the way in her friendships.     Three Things to Consider:    A Trusted Friendship is Christ-centered.   A Trusted Friendship is Flexible & Adaptable.   A Trusted Friendship brings JOY!       Scriptures Shared in this Episode:    John 13:34-35  1 Corinthians 13:4-6  Proverbs 27:17  Romans 12:15      Visit raisinggodlygirls.com for more encouragement and faith-based parenting tools.      Learn how to find or start an American Heritage Girls Troop in your community at americanheritagegirls.org.  

ASGA is celebrating 50 years of excellence! What will be discussed? Farm incomes dropping Imperative to get beet payments up for the 2026/27 crop year Sugar growers going through generational change Need to support young farmers of America Is the rebound in beet sugar deliveries sustainable? Did you miss our Key Ingredients in 2026 Webinar on Wednesday? Watch now on our IQ platform! Not an IQ subscriber? Reach out to us to learn more! Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEO Expert: Craig Ruffolo, Vice President – Commodity Specialist

Winter Wheat Seedings report Current look at winter wheat conditions and weather U.S. exports capped at 900 million bushels? Recommendations for strategy and coverage Join us next Wednesday, January 21 for our first webinar of the year! Key Ingredients in 2026 Webinar: Anticipate Volatility & Plan Effectively Clients, be on the lookout for your invite, or anyone can sign up now at mckeany-flavell.com Host: Craig Ruffolo, Vice President – Commodity Specialist Expert: Eric Thornton, Vice President  

Corn & soy complex Bearish surprise for U.S. corn via production Soybean ending stocks higher as a result of paltry export demand What gives with U.S. soybean oil stocks? Sugar Louisiana cane production forecast breaks record! Sugar deliveries forecast to drop, but by how much? Wheat Catch up with wheat S&D on this Friday's pod! Join us Wednesday, January 21 for our first webinar of the year! Key Ingredients in 2026 Webinar: Anticipate Volatility & Plan Effectively Clients, be on the lookout for your invite, or anyone can sign up now at mckeany-flavell.com Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEO Expert: Nicole Thomas, Vice President – Information Services Expert: Kevin Combs, Vice President – Global Sweeteners Specialist

Economy Lackluster headline jobs growth with revisions lower Unemployment rate reverses recent uptick Fed still eyes 50-basis-point rate cuts this year Weather NOAA's latest forecast reveals a potential El Niño in H2 2026? What crops could be affected? Current conditions in the U.S. have been drier due to the weak La Niña weather pattern Join us on Wednesday, January 21 for our first webinar of the year! Key Ingredients in 2026 Webinar: Anticipate Volatility & Plan Effectively Clients, be on the lookout for your invite, or anyone can sign up now at mckeany-flavell.com Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEO Expert: Shawn Bingham, Director of Commodity Risk Management Expert: Eric Thornton, Vice President

Hello and Happy New Year to everyone! Welcome to 2026 and to a new year of podcast episodes.  Today, we kick off the new year with a brand new episode with registered dietitian, naturopath doctor, and intuitive eating counselor Jenn Huber. Jenn is the author of Eating to Thrive During Menopause, and on today's show, we talk all about: How not being able to use HRT prompted Jenn to learn about nutrition and menopause Jenn's experience writing a nutrition cookbook that isn't a diet book The "5 Key Ingredients" framework and how it shaped the recipes Starting 2026 with a non-diet resolution Things We Mention in This Episode: Connect with Jenn Huber  Download Cookbook Author Platform Checklist  

Send us a textWhat if that food business idea that keeps calling to you isn't just a crazy fantasy—what if it's a dream seeking you as the perfect person to bring it into reality? In this final episode of the podcast, I'm sharing the most important truth from five years and 260 episodes: your desire to create something matters, even if you never achieve traditional "success." Whether you're just starting or wondering if you should invest more in your business, this episode will help you understand why following your delicious dream serves something bigger than just you. Plus, I'm leaving you with a powerful Future Self visualization (get it here) and a library of 260 episodes to support your journey forward.Get the searchable Podcast library at https://www.foodbizsuccess.com/podcastlibrary Ready to make your 2026 bigger and brighter? Get the Future Self Visualization download here.

Send us a textAs entrepreneurs we are programmed to think we need to say "yes" to everything, but often, it's the opposite. We need to start saying "no" or strategically quit things that are no longer supporting the vision. My guest today is Alli Ball, founder of Food Biz Wiz and creator of Retail Ready. We have a powerful conversation about why winners quit all the time and how to know what to quit with integrity and excitement for what's next. Follow Alli on IG at @itsalliball or https://www.alliball.com/Want more support saying no and strategically quitting the wrong things so you can go all in the right things that scale your biz? Check out the Make or Break It Year Power Groups for 2026. https://www.foodbizsuccess.com/powergroup Ready to make your 2026 bigger and brighter? Get the Future Self Visualization download here.

Most people think they need more certifications, case studies or complex funnels to win on LinkedIn. In reality, the thing that moves deals forward is much simpler and far more human.In this episode, I share a wild story from 1849 and connect it directly to what drives modern LinkedIn sales and lead generation. WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER:⌚ 00:21 - The incredible story from 1849 that explains modern sales

It's very common for leaders to throw training at every performance problem we see. Yet not all performance problems result from a skill gap. In fact, many are due to other factors, such as mindset or motivation. The problem with this is that performance won't change if you offer training in these cases.So, in this episode, I'm breaking down how to  determine if something is a mindset, motivation, or skill gap problem, and why this matters for successful behavior change.▶️ How to Spot a Mindset or Motivation Problem (Not a Skill One) ▶️ Key Points:0:00:00 Why training isn't always the right solution0:02:44 A quick lesson on behavior change0:05:18 Four questions to spot the root cause of a problemResources from this episode:Check out The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg.Learn more about James Clear and his book Atomic Habits.Catch up with these previous episodes if there's a lack of trust or psychological safety in your organization:Episode 151: How to Build a High-Performance Team Starting with TrustEpisode 149: Key Ingredients in a High-Performance CultureJoin the Nonprofit Learning and Development Collective: https://www.skillmastersmarket.com/nonprofit-learning-and-development-collectiveWas this episode helpful? If you're listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, follow and leave a review!

On today's podcast episode, we discuss what's still holding Amazon back in grocery — and what could finally move the needle. Listen to the discussion with Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian, Principal Analyst Sky Canaves, and Senior Analyst Blake Droesch.   To learn more about our research and get access to PRO+ go to EMARKETER.com   Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/ For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@emarketer.com For more information visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com    For a transcript of this episode click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-amazon-s-grocery-dilemma-challenges-missed-opportunities-key-ingredient-reimagining-retail   © 2025 EMARKETER   Campaigns take flight with Viasat Ads. Unlock access to over 250 million passengers annually across leading global airlines, with high-engagement ad formats and real-time delivery. Viasat Ads provides access to a verified audience in a captive environment, so your message reaches passengers when they are ready to  engage. Join their journey with Viasat Ads.

When life demands faithfulness, but circumstances push back hard, how do you stay the course? Pastor Mike Fabarez unpacks three essential practices that anchor our obedience to God. We’ll examine why listening matters more than we think, how our choices impact God’s heart, and what happens when painful seasons arrive.

Have you ever considered that your daily choices actually affect God’s emotions? Pastor Mike Fabarez challenges us to think about how our obedience or disobedience impacts God’s heart. Through Israel’s wilderness rebellion, we’ll grasp why being sensitive to God’s feelings matters more than we realize.

Have you ever thought about your "natural" work style - you know when you are in flow and feeling super productive? Often times, we fight against the "shoulds" of how we are supposed to be as a boss or entrepreneur. And then if you want to hire a team - whoa - this adds so much complexity to your business and it's so tempting to hire for ease (no conflict) instead of hiring for strengths that offset your weaknesses. In this episode, Sue Frech shares how entrepreneurs can use Kolbe to stop fighting their nature, maximize their own productivity, and build high-performing teams by strategically matching people's conative strengths to the right roles. Discover how understanding your team's instinctive approach to getting things done can boost performance, reduce conflict, and help everyone work more naturally and have more fun!If you would like to join us for the call with Sue Frech, I am opening it up to everyone on the FBS email list for $70. This includes the Kolbe Assessment and the call with Sue on 11/20/25 at 11am MT to go deeper into using the Kolbe. You can purchase here.Get in touch with Sue Frech https://www.linkedin.com/in/suefrech/ or email her at sue@summitshore.ioIf you are thinking about starting a food biz or want to grow into a new channel - Get my FREE three-part video series: 3 Ways to Sell → click here ← Is 1:1 Business Coaching calling your name to scale your existing business and stop working so dang hard? Explore coaching with Sari here Pick up your copy of the Amazon best selling book

Southeast Asians have used kratom leaves as a home remedy for centuries. Recently, its popularity in the U.S. has exploded as a way to ease the effects of opioid withdrawal. But kratom is poorly regulated and synthetic versions contain high levels of a powerful compound that officials say should be restricted. Ali Rogin speaks with Tampa Bay Times senior politics reporter Kirby Wilson for more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Hey Sis! Do you ever wish that your broken heart can be healed faster? Healing never happens overnight, but there are a few key things that will help speed up the process. Join me in this episode to find out what they are.   **Doors are open to join the Christian Woman's Breakup Recovery Program. Get the framework and support you need to experience the healing, change, and transformation you're looking for in this season. Click here to join and use the coupon code PODCAST at checkout for a special discount.  Resources and Services Grieving The Living Ecourse (Use the coupon code PODCAST20 at checkout for a 20% discount) My YouVersion Bible Plans  Goodbye Heartbreak Hello Purpose, 365-Day Devotional (Use coupon code PODCAST10 at checkout for a 10% discount) Heartbreak Coaching Sessions  Get featured on the podcast. Ask a question or let me know what you want me to cover.  My TeePublic Merch (Tee shirts, mugs, toes, pillow, and so much more) Get a FREE Hello Fresh box on me Free prayer:  A Prayer To Move On After A Broken Heart Facebook group:  The Healing Heartbreak Community Instagram: @goodbyeheartbreakhellopurpose Let me know what topics you want me to discuss or questions you want me to answer on the podcast. Send me a message here!   ***Check out these episodes that are related to this one   Ep. 236 Healing a Broken Heart Takes More Than Time…Here's 3 Things You Really Need Ep. 239 The Dangers of Ignoring Your Grief: How Avoidance Blocks Healing Ep. 246 3 Secrets To Building a Strong Foundation For Healing After a Breakup   Sis, are you enjoying the content from the show and want to support? Here's 2 easy things you can do: 1. Make sure you are subscribed to the podcast wherever you listen and 2. Leave a 5-star written review on Apple Podcast (grab your friend's phone for a second if you're not an Apple user lol). Know that I really appreciate you! 

In this episode of The Feminine Frequency Podcast, Amy guides listeners through the three essential ingredients for personal rebirth — self-trust, surrender, and support.If you're moving through a transition, releasing old patterns, or stepping into your next evolution, this conversation will help you remember that growth doesn't have to be done alone — and that you already hold everything you need within.Amy shares personal stories, teachings from her Multidimensional Woman community, and real client examples to illustrate how trust, faith, and sisterhood accelerate transformation.Themes:  Self trust is the foundation of any transformation. Trusting your inner guidance — even when it doesn't make sense to others. Shifting from self-doubt to “I got me.” The art of letting go of control and trusting something greater. Faith that “this or something better” is always on the way. Releasing the grip on the past and trusting the process of rebirth. We move faster when we're held in loving, empowering community. Sisterhood mirrors our worth and reminds us who we truly are. “Shame slows down transformation. Support accelerates it.” When we allow ourselves to receive, we move through the void with grace and speed.Featured Offers: