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According to one survey, only 5% of people read owners’ manuals. Maybe that’s why one lady called Kitchen Aid to ask which was the best spin cycle in her clothes washer for drying her lettuce. And then wanted to know why her clothes were turning green. Well, we have an owner’s manual for life – the Bible. But so many leave it on the shelf. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us recognize the Bible for what it is – it’s a book that gives the prescription for life. — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to one survey, only 5% of people read owners’ manuals. Maybe that’s why one lady called Kitchen Aid to ask which was the best spin cycle in her clothes washer for drying her lettuce. And then wanted to know why her clothes were turning green. Well, we have an owner’s manual for life – the Bible. But so many leave it on the shelf. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us recognize the Bible for what it is – it’s a book that gives the prescription for life. — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drop us a line or two . . .LONG SUMMARYQueenie kicks things off fresh from a weekend packed with family events — her niece's bridal shower, a pool party at her sister-in-law's place, and what would have been her late mother-in-law Kay's third anniversary. The shower was a hit partly because the bride lives in Texas and had the good sense to put "just ship it" on the invitation, meaning zero gift-unwrapping theater, zero bow hats, zero frantic "she's in the bathroom, don't open it yet" energy. The scratch-off card game was a crowd-pleaser — you send in a photo of the groom, they print him into a celebrity card deck, guests scratch to find him, winner gets a gift bag. Clean, fun, no one had to pretend to cry over a KitchenAid.On the way to the pool party, Queenie stopped at a neighborhood lemonade stand (Disney World fund, very ambitious), handed over a ten, got some chitchat — and then, as she's leaving in her bathing suit, a little girl looks up and says, *I like your dress.* Queenie nearly corrected her and then wisely decided: no need. Just drive away in your very mini dress.The conversation pivots to long marriages when TT brings up a moment at pickleball — a sweet young woman, married two years, asked TT and her husband what their secret was after learning they'd been together 43 years (Queenie initially insisted it was 45 or 46; the math got worked out eventually). The husband's answer: "You have to learn when not to say things." Queenie's suggested alternatives: laziness, procrastination, inertia, conflict aversion, exhaustion, and not wanting to go broke. TT reveals the piece of advice she *wanted* to write on a bridal shower card once but didn't have the nerve to sign her name to. It is, shall we say, anatomically specific and probably the most useful thing anyone has ever almost written on one of those cards.This leads to a small detour about the lost art of handwriting — Queenie had to get a second advice card at the shower because her first attempt looked like it was written by, in her words, "a deranged old woman." Neither of them writes anymore. Cursive, once a graded subject, now just runs off the page on its own while the brain races ahead.The segment **Wait, What? No Way, José** lands on smell training and brain aging, sourced from a Harvard neurobiologist (legitimacy confirmed: it's not just hoo-ha). Turns out your nose is directly wired into cognitive, emotional, and memory centers of the brain, smell loss is linked to 139 health conditions, and simply sniffing five strong scents for 20 seconds twice a day — lavender, lemon, coffee, clove, eucalyptus — with active focus can improve verbal fluency and even increase hippocampus volume. The ladies immediately start workshopping their personal scent lineups. TT goes for baking bread, tomato plants, and basil. Queenie wants salt air (requires seaweed, complicated to bottle), eucalyptus, lavender, the smell of a baby's head, and the smell of spring — which she acknowledges is more of a smell memory than a smell. TT connects the dots: smells are evocative, strengthening the connection probably strengthens memory, and also TT has chronic sinus issues so this whole exercise might be harder for her. Queenie floats eucalyptus as a possible unclogger. Nobody huffs gasoline, despite TT's complicated feelings about it.Hot on the heels of nose science comes a cannabis news drop: a large new study published in BMJ Mental Health found no link between cannabis use and cognitive decline or dementia risk in older adults. Unlike the patchwork of conflicting prior studies, this one has statistical weight — large observational sample plus genetic causation testing. The researchers themselves say it's reassuring, not a green light for heavy use. Queenie's editorial: "Put that in your pipe and smoke it, everybody." TT suspects the dementia scare was always a "dog whistle" designed to keep older adults — now the biggest cannabis-purchasing demographic — away from the dispensary.**TT's Choice** pulls number 50: *What if you woke up fluent in one new language? Which one, and what's the first thing you say?* TT chooses American Sign Language. Queenie blinks. Slowly. Several times. She comes around — ASL is cool, meaningful, a genuine bridge — but not before pointing out that you can't exactly holler across a room in it and that the deaf community is, statistically speaking, a smaller conversation pool than Mandarin speakers. TT's first thing she'd sign: *Hey, I can communicate with you.* Queenie's pick is Hindi or Mandarin, motivated by sheer population density and years of working with people from India and China. Her first phrase would be "How may I best support you?" They both know exactly one useful sign — the universal one — and demonstrate it enthusiastically. World peace is declared, then immediately rescinded.**The Fuck It List** this week belongs to Queenie, who has been drowning in communication chaos. Working with relocation assignees, she's been available in every possible channel simultaneously — WhatsApp, texting, email, calls — with no structure, no response windows, 14 draft messages floating in the ether. She's saying fuck it to the myth of 24/7 availability and replacing it with something she finds less loaded than "setting boundaries": setting expectations. Spelling out clearly what method to use when, what response time is realistic, what constitutes an emergency. TT's contribution: "Clarity is kindness." They both acknowledge the particular guilt that comes with this for women of their generation — trained to give, to accommodate, to say yes and mean it and then quietly resent it. Queenie also notes the extra complication: some of her assignees are new to a city with no social network, making her feel like the only lifeline. Still. Expectations. In writing. Part of the intake process. Done.The back half is pure domestic dispatch: TT is doing smoothies for lunch, lost some weight, allowed herself ice cream on the Wisconsin River (a ferry went past; they did not take it), and permits herself two pieces of hard candy a day. Queenie is preparing for a colonoscopy on Wednesday — which she is reframing as "Cleansday" and, after the year she had, genuinely does not fear. She was apparently scolded last time for insufficient prep results, a situation she finds baffling since she followed instructions and couldn't exactly verify from her end. More Miralax this time. She's fine with it. Meanwhile, Queenie's daughter Megan had her first mammogram and got called back — technical imaging issue, folding, unclear view, very common for a first scan, not worrying anyone. Queenie's granddaughter just started high school. Time, as always, is marching on without asking permission.They close, as they do, pleasantly confused and absolutely fine with it.SHORT SUMMARYQueenie survived a bridal shower, a pool party, and being complimented on her "dress" (it was a bathing suit) — all in one weekend. CDQ covers smell training as a legit brain health tool, a reassuring new cannabis-and-cognitive-decline study, a TT's Choice debate about sign language vs. Mandarin, and Queenie's Fucked List entry on finally setting expectations — not boundaries, *expectations* — around her availability. Aging brains, long marriages, colonoscopy prep, and ASL for "fuck you": a perfectly normal episode. TOP 5 PULL QUOTES**TT:** "There's no problem that a blowjob can't fix. I didn't have the guts to write it — I didn't know these people."**Queenie:** "I have long-term care insurance, and I'm not afraid to exhaust all my benefits. And when they're gone, guess what? So am I."**TT:** "To what do you attribute your successful marriage? And I said, I don't know. And honey said, You have to learn when not to say things."**Queenie:** "I'm saying fuck it to the pretense that I'm available twenty-four seven. My assignees will be better served if I just spell it out — setting expectations, not boundaries. Clarity is kindness."**Queenie:** "I'm looking forward to my colonoscopy prep because I'll drop a few pounds. I'm viewing it as a cleanse. A reset. I can start fresh. That's what I should've been calling it all along — Cleansday."# EPISODE VIBEIt's the kind of episode that feels like eavesdropping on two people who've known each other long enou Welcome to the Closet Disco Queen Pot-Cast, a #1 ranked Women in Cannabis (Feedspot, Million Pods; 2025) comedy podcast with music and pop culture references that keeps you laughing and engaged. Join our hosts, Queenie & TT as they share humorous anecdotes about daily life, offering women's perspectives on lifestyle and wellness. We dive into funny cannabis conversations and stories, creating an entertaining space where nothing is off-limits. Each episode features entertaining discussions on pop culture trends, as we discuss music, culture, and cannabis in a light-hearted and inclusive manner. Tune in for a delightful blend of humor, insight, and relatable stories that celebrate life's quirks and pleasures. Our Closet Disco Queen Pot-Cast deals with legal adult cannabis use and is intended for entertainment purposes only for those 21 and olderVisit our Closet Disco Queen Pot-Cast merch store!Find us on Facebook and Green Coast RadioSound from Zapsplat.com,  https://quicksounds.com, 101soundboards.com #ToneTransfer

Brad Hoos is the CEO of Outloud Group, one of the top influencer marketing agencies in the United States. His clients include AG1, Chomps, KitchenAid, and Whirlpool, and he's managed campaigns across tens of thousands of creator partnerships. Jay found Brad while researching for his book proposal on trust, trying to track down the agency behind AG1's dominance in podcast advertising. In this episode, we talk about: Why the creators who say no the most often are actually the most valuable to brands The difference between brand voice and brand advocacy, and why getting this wrong kills campaigns What Outloud learned running AG1's campaigns across tens of thousands of creators The data across 50,000 campaigns showing no meaningful correlation between CPM and performance By the end of this episode, you will think differently about how brands choose creators and how creators should position themselves for long-term partnership success. Outloud Group Full transcript and show notes *** TIMESTAMPS (00:00) Introduction (01:10) What brands actually want when they hire an agency (06:20) The two things brands need to understand before a campaign starts (07:09) Brand voice vs. brand advocacy: why the difference matters (10:18) How trust changes what brands allow creators to do (15:48) What running AG1's campaigns taught Brad about influencer marketing (20:39) How creators can position themselves to attract brand deals (22:52) Why entertaining your audience beats being the “perfect” brand advocate (27:24) Why the creators who say no most often perform best (39:10) The data: no meaningful correlation between CPM and creator performance (42:47) What Brad believes is true but can't yet prove with data (44:09) If you could only pick two platforms right now *** RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE #179: Justin Moore – A step-by-step strategy to get anyone sponsored, regardless of audience size *** ASK CREATOR SCIENCE Submit your question here *** WHEN YOU'RE READY

» Produced by Hack You Media: pioneering a new category of content at the intersection of health performance, entrepreneurship & cognitive optimisation.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hackyoumedia/Website: https://hackyou.media/How Peter Rahal dominated the protein bar market twice by finding gaps everyone else missed.Peter started RxBar in 2010 when CrossFit was exploding, and the market had zero clean protein options. He made them in his apartment with a KitchenAid mixer and five ingredients, then scaled to 10,000 bars per day.The biggest mistake most entrepreneurs make: they don't understand their market deeply enough before scaling, and the technical details (water activity, shelf life, microbiology) destroy you if you wing it. The formula that works: superior macros, good taste, clean ingredients, fair price. And America is easier to dominate than Europe because there's no tall poppy syndrome, everyone just wants you to win.00:00 Introduction02:01 Mike introduces Peter and the RX Bar success06:12 Transition from kitchen to commercial production11:21 Overcoming scaling challenges and shelf-life issues14:28 First breakthrough with Wegmans retail partnership20:08 Road to a $600M exit and maintaining integrity25:20 Post-exit identity crisis and brief hedonism30:36 The itch to build again and non-compete limitations33:35 Returning to protein bars with a unique approach37:12 The rise of protein products in everyday foods45:17 Launching David bars with innovative ingredients54:15 Incorporating AI and fostering a productive team1:02:10 Future goals and diversification with new brands» Escape the 9-5 & build your dream life - https://www.digitalplaybook.net/» Transform your physique - https://www.thrstapp.com/» My clothing brand - https://thrstofficial.com/» Discover Bioniq Lab peptide products - https://bioniqlab.com/mike1010% off with code MIKE10» Join our newsletter for actionable insights from every episode: https://thrst-letter.beehiiv.com/» Join Whoop and get your first month for free - join.whoop.com/FirstThingsThrst» Follow PeterInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/peterrahal/?hl=enDavid Protein: https://davidprotein.com/

Donna & Steve want to know what crazy and cool things you've made with one of the best kitchen appliances in the business.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Donna & Steve open the show talking about Eddie Murphy returning for a Donkey movie, next season of America's Next Top Model might have an AI contestant and Conan O'Brien has opinions on commercial flying.In hour two, we play the Dan + Shay edition of the College of Pop Culture Knowledge, Massachusetts wants to limit people to one drink every 30 minutes and we learn how to use a Kitchen-Aid mixer.Finally, we go through some cool lost & found stories, Mickey Rourke was photographed without teeth and we find out the Soup of the Day!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us Fan MailLearn how Amazon PPC relevancy impacts ad placement, CPC, and keyword performance. In this video, we break down why big brands like KitchenAid can often pay less for Amazon ads while newer sellers may need higher bids to compete on broad keywords like “kitchen scissors.” This overview explains how Amazon uses sales velocity, click-through rate, conversion history, reviews, and organic ranking signals to decide which products are most relevant for search terms.Get help from My Amazon Guy to grow your Amazon sales: https://bit.ly/4jMZtxu#AmazonPPC #AmazonAds #AmazonFBA #EcommerceStrategy #AmazonSellerWant free resources? Dowload our Free Amazon guides here:Amazon Receiving Delay Guide: https://hubs.ly/Q04cdD4c0Amazon Catalog Spring Cleaning: https://hubs.ly/Q046BVfp0Amazon Proft Margin Defense 2026: https://hubs.ly/Q042trRH0Amazon SEO Toolkit 2026: https://bit.ly/4oC2ClTAmazon Seller Strategy Report 2026: https://bit.ly/3YN1RME2026 Ecommerce Website & SEO Readiness Checklist: https://hubs.ly/Q04btghf0Amazon 2026 PPC guide: https://bit.ly/4lF0OYXTimestamps0:00 - The $7.59 Product vs. Your $3.92 Bid 0:20 - What is Amazon Relevancy? 0:42 - The "Deck of Cards" Analogy 1:32 - History: The 4 Pillars of Relevancy 2:10 - Why Big Brands Pay Less 2:47 - The Broad Match Trap for New Products 3:20 - How to Improve Your Relevancy Rank-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28605816/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenpopemag/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/myamazonguys/Twitter: https://twitter.com/myamazonguySubscribe to the My Amazon Guy podcast: https://podcast.myamazonguy.comApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-amazon-guy/id1501974229Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4A5ASHGGfr6s4wWNQIqyVwSupport the show

Episode 274: Midlife Lanes, Cool Jams, and Menopause Myths Busted! Summer break is off to a roaring start, but if you're feeling like your to-do list has been heavy on the "have-to-dos" and a little light on the "wanna-dos," you are not alone! In this episode, Heather and Dr. Carol Lynn are sitting down for a real, raw, and laughter-filled chat about finding contentment in your own lane, husband research fails, and the cooling pajamas that might just save your summer sleep. Plus, Dr. Carol Lynn puts her medical expert hat on to break down 5 trendy health habits that might actually be making your menopause symptoms worse. Pop in your earbuds, grab your favorite drink, and let's dive in!   In This Episode, We Cover: Trusting Your Lane: Heather shares a powerful reminder about staying focused on the path God gave you. Speed is an illusion; real alignment and progress are quiet, steady, and intentional.   The Holy Grail of Sleep: Dr. Carol Lynn shares her hilarious Christmas morning disappointment that turned into a obsession—affordable, cooling bamboo pajamas from Amazon that actually beat the midlife heat.   Husband Logic: We love them, but why do David and Chris insist on "researching" a better version of the exact thing we asked for? (We're looking at you, non-KitchenAid mixer!).   Debunking 5 Menopause Health Myths: Dr. Carol Lynn reacts to a viral list of habits women think are healthy but might be triggering worse symptoms:   1. Slashing Carbs: Why your brain actually needs glucose and serotonin-producing good carbs (hello, sweet potatoes and quinoa) to protect your mood and sleep. 2. Extreme Fasting: How long fasts can spike cortisol, lower thyroid function, and make you a little "hangry." 3. The Metamucil Band-Aid: Why a scoop of fiber supplement won't fix a chaotic diet, and how to get natural fiber first. 4. The 20-Step Wellness Routine: Why trying to "do it all" causes more anxiety than health. 5. Over-Exercising: When less is actually more for joint pain and fatigue.   *Summer Treats: Heather shares her ultimate Trader Joe's and Blue Bell ice cream hack you have to try.   Midlife Moxie Takeaway: "Your path won't always be the fastest or the loudest, but it will always be the most aligned. And alignment is what builds longevity.”   Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Get Your Midlife Moxie Journal: Stop trying to do it all! Keep your day focused on just the top 3 things that matter.   Dr. Carol Lynn's Holy Grail Cooling PJs: The Short Sleeve & Shorts Bamboo Set (Perfect for the June heat!)   Follow Heather on Instagram and Facebook to see the picture of Dr. Carol Lynn modeling her favorite PJs!   What's Next? Tune in next week as we chat about all the books on our summer reading lists right now!   Put your lip gloss on and sparkle, don't forget to smile, and we'll see you next time!   Connect With Us: Subscribe: Tap the plus sign (+) in the top right corner of your screen on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode.   Connect with Your Life Coach BFFs: Join the Midlife Moxie Newsletter: Don't miss out on fun items, exclusive updates, and the best life ever! The link is right in the show notes. Sign Up and Get the latest MOXIE news!   Follow on Social Media: All our community connection is on our Our Midlife Moxie Facebook Page! (Yes, the podcast is Life Coach BFF Show, but our social is under Our Midlife Moxie – we hope to see you there!). @ourmidlifemoxie   The Journal: Grab your My Midlife Moxie Journal on Amazon and register it on page two. Digital Version My Midlife Moxie Journal   Connect with us: Sign Up and Get the latest MOXIE news!   Join The Facebook Group: @ourmidlifemoxie  Connect with Host Heather Pettey: Email: hpetteyoffice@gmail.com Private Coaching with Heather:https://www.ourmidlifemoxie.com/heatherpetteycoaching Speaker Request Here Instagram @HeatherPettey_ Facebook: @HeatherPettey1 Linkedin: @HeatherPettey Book: "Keep It Simple, Sarah" (Amazon bestseller) Connect with Host Dr. Carol Lynn: Linkedin Website: https://www.drcarollynn.com Facebook Group: @ourmidlifemoxie Website: www.ourmidlifemoxie.com Don't forget to subscribe to the Life Coach BFF Show for more inspiring content and practical life advice! Podcast Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. Heather Pettey is a certified coach. Dr. Carol Lynn is a licensed physician, and our guests share their own expertise. Nothing you hear here should be taken as medical advice. Always talk with your own doctor about your personal health or medical needs.

In which we talk about the FABULOUS repairability-based business ‪@MrMixer316‬ has going, where he fixes KitchenAid mixers. We talk right to repair, loyalty, brand trust, and more.Mr. Mixer on YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@MrMixer316Leela Sinha, aleixianoconsulting.comLisa Robbin Young, lisarobbinyoung.comLeela's Patreon: patreon.com/LeelaS

Have you noticed that your newer appliances are serenading you? Many new washing machines, dishwashers, dryers, and vacuums have sonic signatures. But why? And who are the composers making music for the machines in your home? Flora talks to sonic branding experts Audrey Arbeeny, who has developed sounds for washing machines; and Joel Beckerman, who has composed for Roomba.  Guests:  Audrey Arbeeny is the owner and executive producer of Audiobrain. She's composed for Whirlpool, KitchenAid, the London Olympic Games, and Microsoft's Xbox 360.  Joel Beckerman is a composer and founder of Made Music Studio, and author of “The Sonic Boom: How Sound Transforms the Way We Think, Feel, and Buy.” He's composed for the NFL, IMAX, and the Roomba vacuum.  Other episodes you may enjoy: Are Physical Buttons And Knobs Making A Comeback? Common Loons Are Pop Music Icons Want SciFri gear? Check out our new shop! Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Follow our show on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Bluesky @scifri and sign up for our newsletters. Got a science question that's keeping you up at night? Call us: 877-4-SCIFRI Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We light up flickering solar lanterns, protect privacy with an ID stamp roller, tackle another WTHII, and Chad shaves ice KitchenAid-style.

We light up flickering solar lanterns, protect privacy with an ID stamp roller, tackle another WTHII, and Chad shaves ice KitchenAid-style.

Send a textThis week on The Fresh Bunch, we sit down with visual interdisciplinary artist Maurice Harris of Bloom & Plume.Maurice Harris is a Los Angeles–based artist. Recognized from his TV projects “Centerpiece” and “Full Bloom”on HBO Max, he pushes boundaries beyond his floral art.  His photography transports viewers through vibrant color and bold composition, while his popular social series—Capitalism Doesn't Care About Your Creativity and When's the Last Time You Got Flowers?—have captured thousands of likes and shares while reminding consumers of the magic behind both receiving and giving flowers.Maurice was also the keynote speaker at our Fresh Fest in June 2025, and you can watch his full talk now on our YouTube channel.In this episode, we talk about humility, cultivating creativity, and understanding the real cost of building a business in a creative field. We also dive into the importance of pushing back against an overly individualistic society and how community and collaboration can take us further—both in business and in life.From natural opulence to the romantic movement of flowers, this episode will stir your creative juices faster than a KitchenAid mixer.For more from Maurice: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloomandplumeWatch the Fresh Fest keynote:https://youtu.be/QG61R2sW4_A?si=1WrbrblezXt0jJ09

“When you are multi-passionate, you are invited to exercise your muscle of presence and priorities and capacity.” –Tess MastersWhat if being multipassionate was your greatest gift — not a flaw?Tess Masters embraces her multipassionate life. She runs an amazing nutrition platform, which helps women over 40, be healthy again and lose weight and have energy and sleep and not have hot flashes. But she doesn't stop there. She's an actress, speaker, podcaster, chef, and author too. As an Enneagram 7, she doesn't want limits, and she is so expansive. We talk about how she thrives in her multipassionate life and about her food/wellness program (because food affects everything we do!) We talk about: Knowing your boundaries and making choices — and how boundaries can be fluid and change at different seasons times in your life.Modeling self-care and compassion as a coach — and how people often respond better than you expectWhat we can learn about our relationship with food and how we choose to nourish ourselvesThe power of coaches and communities to help us see what's hard to see from the insideLearning to lean into the pause and a slower pace, to luxuriate and evolveMaking food joyful, not drudgery or a list of restrictionsABOUT TESSTess Masters is a wellness coach, speaker, podcaster, chef, and author of The Blender Girl, The Blender Girl Smoothies, and The Perfect Blend published by Penguin Random House. You can find hundreds of easy recipes at theblendergirl.com.Tess and her team of dietitians have helped over 30,000 people get healthy using science-based food and lifestyle strategies. The “Good, Better, or Best, Not Perfect” philosophy of the programs encourages participants to empower themselves in all parts of their lives to find a balance of self-care and fun!Tess and her health tips and recipes have been featured in the L.A Times, Washington Post, InStyle, Real Simple, Prevention, Shape, Glamour, Clean Eating, Yoga Journal, Vegetarian Times, Yahoo Living, the Today show, Fox, Home & Family, and many other media outlets.As a spokesperson, presenter, and recipe developer, Tess has collaborated with many brands, including KitchenAid, Vitamix, Williams-Sonoma, Four Seasons, Whole Foods Market, Sprouts Farmers Market, Silk, So Delicious, and many others.Tess has a passion for sharing stories that inspire people to go after what they want. On her podcast, It Has To Be Me, she interviews trailblazers about how they conquer fear to take action on the things they're dreaming about.LINKSskinny60.comhttps://www.facebook.com/theblendergirl/https://www.pinterest.com.au/theblendergirl/https://twitter.com/theblendergirlhttps://www.youtube.com/user/theblendergirlTESS ON PLANSIMPLEIt Has To Be You with Tess MastersEmpowered Food Choices with Tess MastersEat to Thrive with Tess MastersThe Skinny with Tess MastersBlend It with Tess MastersDOABLE CHANGESAt the end of every episode, we share three doable changes, so you can take what you've heard and put it into action. Action is where change happens. But here's the thing: when we have a goal, a wish, a desire bubbling up in us, it can feel really huge. Sometimes we stop ourselves in our tracks based on how huge our desire feels. Change needs action, but it doesn't need huge action. When we focus on the next step, the next Doable Change that we can integrate into our lives, we don't get stuck and we create momentum. Choose one Doable Change that resonates with you today and really play with it. Fit it into your life, your days, make it work for you — then move on to your next Doable Change. Here are Three Doable Changes from this conversation: CHOOSE SELF-CARE. Self-care and compassion make such a difference, but sometimes we back off from them because we don't want to disappoint others. Think about the last time somebody modeled self-care and how you reacted. Try an act of self-care yourself.WHO ARE YOU NOW? Where are you getting stuck in old stories? Who are you now? I was once really dogmatic about food. It served me well at the time, but now, not so much. Are the decisions you would have made a decade ago that feel different now? Slow down and look at the boundaries and decisions in your life now. Are you working from an old story?CHECK OUT SKINNY60. I've done this program several times and I keep learning more and adjusting to my now body. Take a few minutes to explore this program to see if it might help you reclaim your health and navigate this stage of life in your body (which, of course affects everything else).

Eri Mizobe is a digital marketing leader with over 12 years of experience spanning influencer marketing, social media, and public relations. As VP of Digital at MSL, Publicis Groupe's creative communications agency, she leads integrated digital strategy and execution for global brands including KitchenAid and JM Smucker. She has worked with industry-leading companies such as Dyson, Estée Lauder, and Marriott International, driving innovative campaigns that connect brands with modern audiences. Outside of work, Eri enjoys traveling, film photography, cooking and planning her wedding in Malta.

Tess Masters returns to Small Changes, Big Shifts for a powerful, heart-centered conversation on redefining health, nourishment, and self-trust as we step into a new year. As the creator of Skinny 60, Tess shares why sustainable wellness isn't about restriction or perfection, but about personalization, grace, and learning how to work with your body instead of against it. Together, the discussion explores strategic eating through different life phases, the gut as the foundation of whole-person health, and the emotional patterns tied to food choices. With an emphasis on community, compassion, and the "good, better, or best" mindset, this episode reminds listeners that health is a puzzle—not a problem—and that small, intentional choices can unlock confidence, vitality, and lasting change at any age.  Key Takeaways:   Sustainable wellness comes from personalization and strategy, not restrictive or one-size-fits-all approaches.  Gut health is foundational, influencing metabolism, hormones, mood, energy, and overall well-being.  Progress is built through grace and flexibility, choosing good, better, or best instead of perfection.  Food can become a powerful tool for self-awareness, helping reveal emotional patterns and habits.  Community, compassion, and shared stories create accountability, healing, and long-term success.  About Tess Masters:  Tess Masters is an actor, presenter, coach, podcaster, and author of The Blender Girl, The Blender Girl Smoothies, and The Perfect Blend published by Penguin Random House. You can find hundreds of easy recipes at theblendergirl.com.   Through the Skinny60® health programs, Tess and her team of dietitians have helped thousands of people get healthy using science-based food and lifestyle strategies and personalized nutrition solutions.   Tess and her health tips and recipes have been featured in the L.A. Times, Washington Post, InStyle, Prevention, Shape, Glamour, Clean Eating, Yoga Journal, the Today show, Home & Family, and other media outlets.   As a spokesperson, presenter, and recipe developer, Tess has collaborated with brands including KitchenAid, Vitamix, Williams-Sonoma, Four Seasons, Whole Foods Market, Sprouts Farmers Market, and many others.   On her podcast, It Has To Be Me, she interviews trailblazers about how they act on the things they're dreaming about.  Connect with Tess Masters at:  https://www.skinny60.com/60-day-reset/    https://ithastobeme.com/    https://www.theblendergirl.com/   https://www.amazon.com/Blender-Girl-Super-Healthy-Drinks-100-Gluten-Free/dp/1607746433/    https://www.amazon.com/Blender-Girl-Smoothies-Gluten-Free-Paleo-Friendly/dp/1607748932/    https://www.amazon.com/Perfect-Blend-Blender-Energize-Revitalize/dp/160774645X/    https://www.facebook.com/theblendergirl/    https://www.instagram.com/theblendergirl/    https://www.youtube.com/user/theblendergirl    https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessmasters/   Connect with Dr. Michelle and Bayleigh at: https://smallchangesbigshifts.com  hello@smallchangesbigshifts.com  https://www.linkedin.com/company/smallchangesbigshifts  https://www.facebook.com/SmallChangesBigShifts  https://www.instagram.com/smallchangesbigshiftsco  Thanks for listening!  Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.  Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!  Subscribe to the podcast  If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.  Leave us an Apple Podcasts review  Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts. 

 Brad Hoos is a data-driven influencer marketing leader and the CEO of The Out Loud Group. He helps high-growth and enterprise brands achieve real business results by building authentic partnerships with top creators. With nearly two decades of expertise, Brad specializes in managing influencer marketing campaigns across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and podcasts. His agency's client portfolio features recognized brands like GrubHub, SimpliSafe, Fiverr, KitchenAid, and Magic: The Gathering. Under Brad's leadership, campaigns are fueled by deep analytics, creative collaboration, and a strong focus on measurable outcomes. In this episode of Marketer of the Day, Brad Hoos speaks with Robert Plank about his evolution from engineering labs to becoming an industry leader in influencer marketing. Brad reveals how The Out Loud Group systematically brings order to the chaos of the modern creator economy by aligning brand strategy and leveraging historical performance data. He details the agency's comprehensive process, from identifying marketing objectives and selecting top-performing creators to overseeing execution and conducting in-depth analytics. Brad candidly addresses organizational challenges, especially around campaign measurement and attribution. Listeners gain insight into real-world brand success stories, like Chomps Meat Sticks, and practical strategies for building trust, adapting to digital change, and achieving sustainable marketing growth. Quotes: "People just hate to be sold to... what we do want is people that we know, like, and trust." "One of Out Loud Group's secret sauces: we identify not just creators with strong engagement, but those who have proven they can deliver real sales." "The most important question brand marketers need to be asking is: how do you handle attribution?" Resources: Visit Brad Hoos's Website Connect with Brad Hoos on LinkedIn

JJ has the latest when it comes to Kitchen Aid attachments and accessories! And, a few tips on what foodies are giving as gifts... bougie potato chips, oils and vinegars, honey combs and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get an inside look at one of the boldest moves in appliance design as the I AM HOME hosts sit down with Brittni Pertijs, the creative lead behind KitchenAid's first full-line redesign in a decade. In this episode, Tyler, Becca and Hilary talk with Brittni about the inspiration that sparked the new direction and how her team balanced KitchenAid's iconic heritage with a modern edge. They also dig into the emotional impact of color, texture and finish in today's kitchens. Brittni shares the craft behind standout choices like Black Ore and Juniper, the tough trade-offs between beauty and durability, as well as the testing moments that reshaped the lineup. The conversation highlights the rise of appliances as design statements, the future of personalization and the trends influencing what's next. Join us for an inspiring look at how KitchenAid is helping people create kitchens that truly reflect who they are. Resources: nfm.com/podcast

Comic Dave Landau joins us, missing Virginia football coach was facing charges, Taryn Manning turning into Britney Spears, Nicki Minaj forced to sell house, Paulina Porizkova wants attention, Fred Goldman getting OJ's money, RIP Normal World, and Sinbad is everywhere today. Dave Landau is back! Go see him on tour at a city near you. He'll also be on the No BS Newshour with Charlie LeDuff tomorrow. It's Thanksgiving Day weekend, so we run through the best Thanksgiving themed movies. We get Dave's take on fellow comic Akaash Singh's situation with his wife. She is singlehandedly ruining his career.  Sydney Sweeney is sending temperatures soaring, but her choice in men is ruining boners. The guy that was photographed with fat Britney Spears wants the world to know he's not dating that slob. John Travolta's daughter is trying to look hot by taking off her shirt. Some people are saying that it's not working. Pauling Porizkova really needs and wants your attention. Taryn Manning's crazy dancing is making penises soft. What is the state of stand up comedy today? Besides the fact that too many influencers are doing stand up. Jeremy Piven is still doing stand up. Dave tells us about the time Dave was asked to open for Jeremy and Mr. Piven wasn't too happy. Star Search is back and coming to Netflix. Anthony Anderson has successfully survived some serious MeToo allegations. Some people are saying it's because he takes his "mama" everywhere. Some people are saying that the video of My 600lb Life Stephen sliding off the golf cart is one of the greatest videos of all time. The missing Virginia High School football coach is also wanted on child pornography charges. Tara Reid's story of being drugged just isn't adding up. A new Bonerline full of complaints. We fondly remember Shucky Ducky. Nicki Minaj is being forced to sell her house to make good on a judgement where she owes a security guard a half a million bucks. Fred Goldman finally is getting OJ's money. Normal World is no more.  We honor them by watching the trailer to Fallen Oats. We're big fans of Space Ice's Steven Segal videos. Do yourself a favor and watch them now. The Killer Cares fundraiser is one week away. Make sure to join us in Keego Harbor Friday December 5th. PLUS! Black Friday/Small Business Saturday is Giving Weekend at Kimball Appliance.  This year's beneficiary is The Tom Kowalski Foundation which is dedicated to helping children in need. Everything store-wide will be at the lowest prices of the year: pillows, sheet sets, appliances, electronics, Kitchen Aid mixers, smokers, Opal ice makers, blenders, toasters, Purple mattresses, lift chairs, furniture, and so much more. Don't forget to grab your Drew Lane Show merch right here! If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon).

How about some good news for a change? News that has nothing to do with Donald Whatzizname. News you might even use.It's about “The Library of Things,” a real library, but different. Just as our public libraries share a wealth of publications – this one in Brunswick, Maine, also maintains a wealth of tools, devices, equipment, and other “things” for people to check-out, use, and return.Hazel Onsrud, a creative, can-do spirit on the staff of Brunswick's Curtis Memorial Library, initiated this commonwealth of some 1,500 products that locals can borrow for free. The New York Times reports that residents are flocking to this pragmatic, beneficial resource for the common good. And why wouldn't they? After all, not everyone can afford a $350 KitchenAid mixer of their own, and a roto-tiller you might use once a year could be shared by many. Also, a bullhorn, a grain mill, a ukulele, an embossing machine – seriously, we should borrow, rather than thinking each of us must buy and store these things… or do without.This concept reduces each family's expenses, waste, and accumulation of “stuff,” while advancing cooperation and community. And the public library infrastructure is already in place to make it available.This idea is not new, nor is it unique to Brunswick. In fact, America's progressive populist movement of the 1870s built an entire economic alternative to corporate monopoly around this very concept. And today, some 2,000 “libraries-of-things” are already functioning worldwide, giving ordinary people a grassroots way to avoid profiteering, corporate consumerism.Hazel Onsrud has issued a challenge to us: “If a few of us can do this in Maine,” she says “anyone can.” And you and I are the anyones to do it.Jim Hightower's Lowdown is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimhightower.substack.com/subscribe

Are you starting to panic over how to reward your team for another year well done? Should you show appreciation in the first place? Kiera gives advice on how to figure out those end-of-year bonuses, parties, trips, and more, plus how not to stress about it. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript: Kiera Dent (00:01) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera, and I hope you're just having an amazing day. I hope you're loving your life. I hope you remember that, honest to goodness, this is such a blessing. We get to work in dentistry. How fun is that? And I just hope you remember that we are so blessed to give back to people. We're blessed to be in dentistry. Dental A Team's mission is to positively impact the world of dentistry in the greatest way possible. So that's what we're here for. And the job of this podcast is to give you tactical practical tips that elevate your mind, elevate your thinking. help your practice be more profitable, more fun, more successful. That's what we're here for. So with that today, I just thought it'd be fun. Like end of year bonuses, trips, parties, like how do you even decide what to do? This comes up often in our consulting offices, like I don't know what to do. We had an in-person mastermind meeting and I remember the doctors, there were team members there too, so we had it. Doctors and leadership team members and the doctor was like, team members, just tell us what you want. And the teams are like, we just want to be appreciated. And they're like, we know you want more than that. And so I just thought today it'd be fun to just kind of do a rift with you of what are some of ideas? What are some things you can do pros and cons? So doctors, you can work with your team of really what can I do for this end of year and what's the most powerful and hopefully just giving you some food for thought today, making this tactical for you. So when I'm looking at end of year bonuses, number one, ⁓ I hate surprises. So me as a business owner, I actually set a budget for what our end of year will be, whether it's bonuses, trips, parties, I don't care what it is, I try to set that. And right now I'm trying to release this early, so hey, you could be proactive on it, but for me, we actually have a budget for it. And then I don't like to do big expenses, that's just not my jam, I don't enjoy it, unless I'm buying like a big vehicle or something like that, that I can have an immediate write off. But even that, I try to keep my cash and just get the write off for it. So with that, when I'm doing end of year, like I said, budget it out, project it out, and then start saving. whatever month this is releasing, however many more months you've got through end of year, let's say we're going to do $5,000. We'll break that up over the next, let's say we've got five months left, save $1,000. I put mine into a high yield savings account. That way the money's there, I can spend it it's not hitting me in December when everything else is hitting me. So that's what I'm going to do is whether it's a bonus, trip or the party. Like you can set a budget, doctors, you don't have to let your team decide what you're going to do. And oftentimes I like to set that as a percentage. of what we're doing. So if I know that we're going to do XYZ and I know my overhead's at 50%, well, I could do like 1 % or 2 % of that. That way my overhead's at 51 or 52 % with this cost, right? That makes it really nice and easy. And then I'm going to be able to figure out the budget from there. So that's one piece. Or you can just say, I want to do $5,000 or I want to do this. Or like, let me look this up if we want to do a trip or a party, let me figure this out. So for our team, we figured it out. This is how much we spend every single year per number of team members. I can then plug that into my projections for the next year. So I know based on the size of the team, where we're going, how much this is going to cost us, it's really going to help you then just budget it out. And I think knowing the budgets, putting it into our projections, then we're not getting these psycho surprise expenses. This is hopefully going to help you not cry in December, because so many offices are like, I had the worst December. And I'm like, well, yeah, we have all the holiday time. We're not doing as much dentistry. And we get hit with all the expenses. Double, triple, quadruple whammy. not a super fun month. So let's cut the crying in December and make this easy. Now, how do I decide if it's going to be a bonus, a trip or a party? Well, that depends on your team, depends on what you're doing it for. What's our why behind your, why you're doing this? What do you want to achieve out of this is really something I want you to look at of why are we doing this? So for some people it's like, Hey, we set this huge lofty goal. So we're going to do a bonus of X amount. Again, looking at your numbers to determine that amount. I love percentages. ⁓ or dollar amount so that way you just know what you need to do. So that could be a bonus system that you put into place of, hey, we crush it, we hit this. It could be for your leadership team possibly. It could also be for your teammates, whatever it is, but that can also, that could be a bonus. It could also just be, we want to thank you. ⁓ Do we go on a trip? That's again, dependent upon your team. Is your team more bonus? Are they more trip? Are they more party? Is it a combination of it? And also what feels good to you as the owner? What do you want to do? What's going to help you celebrate this? That's going to be a decision for you to make. And so when I'm looking at this, you can have an anonymous survey. Some people get so excited about trips, but then when you start to get into the logistics, it's like, well, how much is this going to cost? we do a plus one? How much time is that going to be away from the business? What is this really going to cost all the way around? And is that worth it? I tell teams, I'm like, rock on. If you want to do this, figure out the cost. Let's figure it out. Put it in our production. Let's add it into our monthly piece. That way we can pay for it. Awesome. Again. I don't want these things coming out of craziness. I like to plan for them, prepare for them and have the whole team help you. Now, if you're gonna do a party, a lot of times I like parties over bonuses. And I know I might have unpopular opinions on this, but what I found is as a team member, like X amount of dollars doesn't weight as heavily as something that maybe I wouldn't buy for myself. So for example, ⁓ those like red light masks, that's one of the things that are out there. The Dyson and then if you don't know what I'm talking about, go check these out. The Dyson blow dart. Like that thing is insanely expensive. I'm probably not gonna spend it on myself, but it would be awesome if I were to get it. ⁓ What other things? The Aura ring. A lot of people want the Aura ring. They don't wanna drop 400 bucks and they don't wanna pay the monthly subscription. ⁓ Other gift ideas like a Roomba, a Roomba lawnmower, a fire pit, a, I don't know. We've done like AirPods. We've done the virtual realities. ⁓ Like the Apple Vision Pro. Those are the things people are not going to buy for themselves oftentimes, but that weights heavier than if I were to give you 500 or a thousand dollars. Now I understand that people like cash, but as a team member, what I will tell you is I had an office, give me an end of year bonus. We got it in our card. It was based on longevity. It was based on these pieces. That cash did not actually weigh as heavy because what I did is I went and spent it on bills. And so instead, like getting an Apple Vision Pro, I remember the day I got that, I was like, oh my gosh, like this is so rad. I never would have bought it for myself. How incredible, or getting a KitchenAid, or getting a Louis Vuitton wallet. And I understand that not everybody's going to want these things. like, no, I don't care about those things. But what's fun sometimes on the parties is you're able to have this really fun time. We do a raffle in our company. That's what I've decided to do. And I picked this up from Midwestern University's dental college, is every year we did a raffle. We all got to do that. all these awesome prizes. And then every year they gave us some type of swag and they gave us like a holiday party. So I didn't get an end of year bonus. And what I noticed was people enjoyed those so much. Everybody looked forward to it. Everybody got excited about it. Everybody walked out with these awesome gifts. Nobody knew what they were walking out with. We could see all the gifts. So was like, oh my gosh, who's going to get the huge TV? Who's going to get the MacBook Air? Who's going to get XYZ? And they like, all the gifts weren't super high end. All of them weren't low end, but it was something really, really awesome. And then I thought they were so smart because they gave out branded swag. So it was umbrellas, jackets, ⁓ just things that we would use like lunch bags that were super appropriate. But think about it, that's amazing marketing power. I was walking around with this swag. I still have it to this day. I have a lot of the stuff that I got from it. But that's what I decided to do because it would just be fun. So for us and our company for end of year, our team knows. I do it on Cyber Monday, happens every year. We do a holiday party, we dress up, we have an ugly sweater contest, and then we raffle off. So we play fun games at the company. We all just get together. We're a virtual team. Otherwise I take everybody to dinner or we do an awesome fun experience. And then we raffle. And I go hardcore on these prizes. I go do fun things for our team. And for me, it's more fun for me to do this than to write them and just give out an end of year bonus. That doesn't mean that I don't also have end of year bonuses for certain team members, certain players that we do put into place. We used to do trips, we used to have retreats, we used have those pieces. ⁓ And then my teams are telling me that the retreats were actually not that fun, the trips, because they had to find childcare, they had to add another day on the road. We already are a traveling company. So could we just combine certain things and actually stop traveling? So when you're looking at your end of year bonus or you're looking at these ideas, how do you decide is one, know yourself and what do you want to do? Two, look at your budget of what we can do. And then three, figure out what's going to motivate your team. And ultimately what we're trying to do with this is we're trying to show appreciation. I truly did survey a group of people, a group of team members, and they said, all we actually want is just to be appreciated. Now, I hear that, but I think that's something you can do consistently. So I have some doctors who have like literally rocks in their pocket and they like move it over for every team member that they compliment throughout that day. I have some team members who will write letters to team members. I have some who just have genuine one-on-one check-ins. But I think overall, the ultimate goal is that we want to show appreciation throughout the whole year and then do something fun for end of year to celebrate, to get into the pieces. But what I will tell you is some people, they hate these end of year bonuses because it feels like it's met not with the appreciation that people were hoping for. So for you, I feel like figure out what's going to make you so happy. Figure out the budget based on your numbers of what you're willing to spend. and then figure out what's going to motivate your team. And it's an easy way for you to figure out how do I decide? Well, here it is. And guess what? You're not going to get it right. But for me, I look forward to our holiday party every single year. I know our team looks forward to it. I know we have a ton of fun and we've paired it with our live to give. So we do a team portion and then we also go out and we give back to our community and we do that as a bonding thing together as a group. And I think it's so special and that's what we've chosen to do. And for me, that lights my fire. I know my budget. I know what I can do and I get so excited. So really mull on this. Of course, we're happy to help you talk about these ideas. This is what we help our clients prep for. This is how they don't have those end of year like, my gosh, this is so hard. So with that, reach out if we can help you. But hopefully this gave you a couple of ideas. And if you have great ideas that you're doing or how you set up, email us Hello@TheDentalATeam.com. I'd love to hear your ideas. I'd love to hear what you're doing. I'd love to hear the successes because at the end of the day, this should be fun. It should be a celebration and team members. I just want to highlight for you, say thank you. because your doctor and your owners don't have to do this for you. Not all offices do that. So if you have a doctor and owner who's doing that, it means the world to them if you'll just say thank you, because they truly love you. They want to take care of you. They want to surprise and delight you. so acknowledging that is always going to reinforce great behavior. So team members say thank you, doctors show your appreciation. Reach out, Hello@TheDentalATeam.com. Enjoy the end of the year. Start budgeting now so it's not chaotic. And as always, thanks for listening. I'll catch you next time on The Dental A Team Podcast.

Episode 307. Your ghost hosts A Warlock and Bob Chili from Chili's are here to turn past anecdotes into "scary" "stories." Drink your exclusive Mtn Dew: Void Suck flavor, and listen to tales of: TV characters asking for your help, genetic crossbreeding experiments to make new sports mascots, a post-apocalyptic world where the only apocalypse is that everyone who knows how to make Taco Bell went to live underground, goo city, a Kitchenaid dough hook for a hand, winning Terrible Immense Power in a raffle basket, aliens who don't understand Uranus jokes, and some real pitches for M&Ms: The Movie.Click here to watch a video of this episode. (00:00) - Intro (00:04) - Welcome and banter (02:58) - How our Halloween tradition works (05:31) - Let the scary stories begin! (01:12:28) - A little bit of housekeeping (01:14:06) - Outro Reply on Bluesky ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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What started on a Denver apartment stovetop has turned into an eight-figure clean haircare brand trusted by tastemakers and barbers alike. In this episode, Boone Whiteside and Ben Medalie share how they built Highland from DIY experiments into a business that redefines performance, health, and sustainability in haircare. From mixing pomades in a KitchenAid to landing in 150+ barbershops and salons across the country, their journey shows how staying lean, purpose-driven, and authentic can transform an industry. Make sure to check out Highland at: https://www.highland.style/   Check out my new book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4kRKGTX Sign up for Starting Small University to join our interviews LIVE and ask questions: https://startingsmallmedia.org/startingsmalluniversity Visit Starting Small Media: https://startingsmallmedia.org/ Subscribe to exclusive Starting Small emails: https://startingsmallmedia.org/newsletter-signup   Follow Starting Small: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingsmallpod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Startingsmallpod/?modal=admin_todo_tour LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/cameronnagle   Thank you to this episodes mid-break sponsor, Edel Golf, customizing all scoring clubs to help get you at least one shot better, because even one shot can change everything. Makes sure to check them out at https://edelgolf.com/

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Legacy builder Willian Johnston and CEO of Johnston & Co is giving us insight on how his family has been creating a legacy for 6 generations now! He shares the family secret of the 10 minute rule that has been the glue to keeping family first while running a successful business!  Willy dives into the connection of the household famous Kitchen Aid and the meat slicer. The family connection to both of those known items and what impact that has been on the family for legacy. Stewardship was the word that continued to pop up, what does that mean for him personally and in business! William shares what's on the horizon for Johnston & Co and keeping the legacy strong. To see what his legacy is up to: Website: https://www.johnstonandcoaz.com/ Instagram: @epicenteraz

This week the generations chat about why apple orchids are Ceci's Nemesis. Also, who wants to sell couches on the show, and this exists in Arizona?? Enjoy!

Chrissie’s sleepy today, but that doesn’t stop her and Jack from getting to the nitty gritty…What’s the best thing/product/experience you’ve won using your points! Chrissie scored herself an Apple Watch with Telstra points she didn’t know she was racking up, Victoria gets gift vouchers to Flower Power, Tess was stoked with a Kitchen Aid & Pasta attachment, whilst Michael jet setted to Queenstown! Plus, we bring this week’s sweeping statements to the table and let’s just say, we’re not sure if you’re going to agree! (00:00) Chrissie once broke a camp bed! (06:25) What's the best thing you've brought with points? (14:22) Chrissie's Clickbait #1 (20:16) Chrissie's Quizzie (24:10) Sweeping Statements (33:35) Chrissie's Clickbait #2 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12News uncovers the state's empowerment scholarship program bought premium KitchenAid items like 66 high-end mixers that cost $300 to $849 each.

Join thousands of other listeners on our Substack, The Foodletter!   In this episode, Brooke sits down with the inspiring Jessica Bennett—founder, creative director, and podcast host at Alice Lane Interior Design and Alice Lane Home Collection. Known for her thoughtful, sophisticated interiors and warm approach to design, Jessica shares her entrepreneurial journey, how she transitioned from advertising to interior design, and the powerful “why” behind client choices.   They discuss the emotional and practical aspects of creating beautiful spaces—how even seasoned designers can feel paralyzed when decorating their own homes, why bold decisions can reignite creativity, and how the best interiors are deeply personal. Whether you love design or feel overwhelmed by it, this conversation will leave you encouraged to trust your gut, embrace your story, and design a home that feels like you.   Key Takeaways [01:45] Confidence in Design is Built Over Time: Jessica opens up about repainting her home in a bold, high-gloss teal—and how even as a pro, she felt paralyzed by the decision. Design can be emotional, and sometimes you need a friend or a pro to “boss you around” and help you move forward. [08:30] From Advertising to Interiors: Jessica shares how her early career in ad agencies (including working on Coca-Cola's 1996 Olympic campaign) taught her how to think big, understand brands deeply, and translate that vision into her work as a designer. [18:15] Every Design Tells a Story: The best interiors reflect the client's past, aspirations, and identity. Jessica illustrates this with a client who insisted on black-and-white checkered floors—a nostalgic nod to a beloved aunt that Jessica helped reimagine into something unique and timeless. [26:28] Launching Alice Lane in 2008 (Yes, During the Recession!): Jessica and her husband sold their custom home to fund their new brick-and-mortar store. She explains how they survived the economic downturn through passion, risk-taking, and creating a design aesthetic that stood apart from the Tuscan trends of the time. [40:56] Jessica's Kitchen Design Philosophy: Kitchens are the heart of the home and the starting point for any project. Jessica outlines her process, including why she always begins with appliance shopping to ensure the layout matches the client's needs and lifestyle. [42:06] Ice Makers Matter—Design is in the Details: From Scotsman chewable ice to KitchenAid cubes, Jessica shares why every decision—down to your preferred ice texture—should align with how you live and what brings joy to your daily rituals.   Notable Quotes (06:28) “It feels like I'm playing the best game called interior design with myself.” (17:06) “I have to get in the kitchen with them to really understand their story.” (on her personalized approach to client design) (21:07) “The highest vision of your idea is what we're after—not just what's trendy.” (29:28) “If I didn't do it, it would have haunted me every day of my life.” (on taking the risk to start Alice Lane)   Resources Explore Jessica's work and shop online: Alice Lane Home Collection Listen to the Dear Alice podcast for more design tips and inspiring conversations Check out the Coca-Cola video trailer Follow Alice Lane Interior Design on Instagram Follow Female Foodie on Instagram

In this powerful message, Death Row 8, we journey with the Apostle Paul as he writes his final letter from death row—urging Timothy, and us, to embrace a lifestyle of holiness. Drawing from 2 Timothy 2:20–26, this sermon challenges listeners to become vessels of honor, set apart for God's purposes. Pastor James uses vivid illustrations—from cleaning products to KitchenAid bowls—to explore what it means to be useful, prepared, and pure in a culture that tempts us with youthful passions.You'll also hear a decade-by-decade breakdown of modern youthful passions and how Paul's timeless advice to "flee" still applies. Whether you're seeking a stronger walk with Christ or a reminder that holiness is not a moment but a lifestyle, this sermon will inspire and equip you.Key Takeaways:Holiness is a lifestyle, not a one-time decision.God uses both the gold and clay vessels—but He calls us to be set apart.Flee from youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace.You were made to be useful and prepared for every good work.

“Our gut health is connected to our hormones, our blood sugar and our metabolic health, and when we understand the science behind how our body works, we realize that feeling good during menopause isn't just about managing the estrogen and the progesterone. It's about figuring out these other pieces.” –Tess MastersDid you finally figure out how to eat for your body — and then it stopped working? Or you never figured it out and lately it's just been bad? If you're not feeling good in your body, it's time to do something about it.That's why I'm so excited to talk with Tess Masters. She's my health cheerleader and food guru. She's helped me uplevel my food again and again.Our food is a lot more nuanced than we think, but Tess can help you learn what works for you and how to make shifts when that stops.We talk about: How our bodies change as we age, over seasons, as our hormones and medications shift — and our food needs to change with thatProtein and the problem with too much or not enoughThe changes that happen in perimenopause and menopausePaying attention to sleep and stress, noticing how your body reacts to different foods60-day reset for a digestive reset, to go through two hormone cycles, and to turn new ideas into habitsFinding balance, choosing to stick with foods that make you feel good, and not feeling left outABOUT TESSTess Masters is a wellness coach, speaker, podcaster, chef, and author of The Blender Girl, The Blender Girl Smoothies, and The Perfect Blend published by Penguin Random House. You can find hundreds of easy recipes at theblendergirl.com.Through The Decadent Detox® and Skinny60® health programs, Tess and her team of dietitians have helped over 30,000 people get healthy using science-based food and lifestyle strategies. The “Good, Better, or Best, Not Perfect” philosophy of the programs encourages participants to empower themselves in all parts of their lives to find a balance of self-care and fun!Tess and her health tips and recipes have been featured in the L.A Times, Washington Post, InStyle, Real Simple, Prevention, Shape, Glamour, Clean Eating, Yoga Journal, Vegetarian Times, Yahoo Living, the Today show, Fox, Home & Family, and many other media outlets.As a spokesperson, presenter, and recipe developer, Tess has collaborated with many brands, including KitchenAid, Vitamix, Williams-Sonoma, Four Seasons, Whole Foods Market, Sprouts Farmers Market, Silk, So Delicious, and many others.Tess has a passion for sharing stories that inspire people to go after what they want. On her podcast, It Has To Be Me, she interviews trailblazers about how they conquer fear to take action on the things they're dreaming about.LINKSFree Master Class Menopause: 3 Secrets To Lose Weight and Reduce Symptoms The...

In this episode of the Glowing Older podcast, host Nancy Griffin interviews Jeff Weiss, President and CEO of Age of Majority. They discuss the importance of understanding the needs and desires of this demographic, the impact of social media, and the positive aspects of aging. Jeff shares insights from his TEDx talk, emphasizing the potential for happiness and fulfillment in later life, and highlights the need for brands to adapt their messaging and approach to resonate with older consumers.About JeffJeff is the President and CEO (Chief Evagelist Officer) of Age of Majority, a research-driven marketing consultancy thatbreaks the myths and crushes the stereotypes and stigmas associated with aging.  As the last of the Baby Boomers with over 40 years of marketing experience on both the client and agency sides of the business, Jeff has witnessed the dramatic changes of the aging population. In his experience of working for and with major brands including Pepsi, Gillette, Dannon, KitchenAid and Unilever, he understands why corporations are missing the boat on the over 55 crowd and he knows what's necessary to take advantage of this largest and fastest growing segment in business.Key TakeawaysCurrently a third of the population in North America is 55 and older. By the year 2100, the percentage of 55+ population will be 42%.It is a mistake to view the older adult market as homogeneous. When marketing to older adults, don't segment by generations. Target by stage not age.People have a fear of getting older (FOGO), because of all the pervasive stereotypes in our society that getting older is bad.Ninety-five percent of adults 55 and older are on socialmedia platforms. Facebook is the top platform with 85% of users using the platform. Almost three quarters of older adults are on YouTube, 45% are on Instagram, and a third are on Pinterest.Brands are enlisting influencers (social media contentcreators) to motivate and engage older adults—63 % of adults 55 and older are following influencers. 60 % on YouTube and over 50 % on Instagram. Half of influencers followed by older adults are over 50. Popular topics include food, travel, entertainment, health and wellness.

In this episode of Talk Dirt to Me, we're joined by Emma of @AgWithEmma, a farm girl turned ag influencer who's done it all, from harvesting wheat across Idaho and North Dakota to working the land Down Under in Australia. Emma shares her wild ride on custom harvest crews, her transition into agronomy and crop scouting, and what drew her to the field. We also dive into the keyboard warriors of social media, the folks who talk trash about farming without ever setting foot in a field. Emma doesn't hold back, and neither do we. Our Made in America segment features two icons: Harley-Davidson and KitchenAid, brands that still stand for American craftsmanship. Agzaga is the official sponsor of Talk Dirt to Me! It is the ultimate online farm store. American owned and operated. Go check out their site and get what you need. Be sure to use the code TALKDIRT to get 10% off your order! Visit them at: https://agzaga.com  If you enjoy this episode then please leave us a review and share this episode with your friends! Follow Emma online: https://www.instagram.com/agwithemma/?hl=en  https://www.youtube.com/@agwithemma  https://www.tiktok.com/@agwithemma?lang=en  Follow us on social media: Talk Dirt to Me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkdirtpodcast/  Bobby Lee: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=hurricane%20creek%20farms Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/hurricanecreekfarm/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/c/HurricaneCreekFarms Logan: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/LHFarmsTN Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/lo.hanks/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqYpTjKQtOMABFOc2Aw3_Ow 

On this week's episode of I AM HOME, our hosts Tyler, Becca and Hilary are joined by NFMer and appliance expert Joey Casella to dive into the world of kitchen mixers. Whether you're a baking enthusiast or just looking for the perfect tool to simplify meal prep, they break down the pros and cons of three leading brands: Hamilton Beach, KitchenAid Artisan, and GE Profile Smart Mixer. From power and performance to features and price points, the team offers insights to help listeners find their ideal match. After mixing things up with appliance talk, the conversation takes a culinary twist as they explore egg substitutes. Whether you're accommodating allergies, dietary preferences, or simply ran out of eggs mid-recipe, they discuss the best alternatives—from store-bought solutions to creative DIY swaps. Tune in for expert advice, practical tips, and a lively discussion on making your kitchen work smarter for you! Resources: Hamilton Beach 3.5-Quart Stand Mixer KitchenAid 5 Quart Artisan Stand Mixer GE Profile Smart Mixer

Kiera shares a ton of fun ideas on ways to attract and engage with potential patients in your community. These range from a killer referral program, to considering the locations of where you're advertising, and more. Episode resources: Sign up for Dental A-Team's Virtual Summit 2025! Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript:  Kiera Dent (00:01.752) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera. And today I am just so excited to be chatting with you. I hope that your day is just going incredible. My day has been incredible. I have the opportunity to work with clients and just a fun coaching call day. And I always enjoy it. I enjoy helping clients. I enjoy helping you. I love to get on a podcast and I love to share. And with summer approaching, I thought it might be kind of fun to give you a quick tactical podcast where I talk about maybe some summer marketing ideas that maybe you haven't thought of. know   For a lot of practices, summertime can get a little bit slower or different things can happen for you. And so just maybe a quick tactical for you about maybe some ideas that you hadn't considered to grow your new patients during the summer. If you're planning and preparing now, that way you can have a more filled summer for you. As always, the Dental A Team, we are here to give you tactical practical tips, helping dentists and teams.   have an easier life, helping you have a better patient experience, helping you just have more fun in dentistry. That's what we're about. And that's what I hope you're about. And I hope you remember that you are truly in the best, most incredible profession you could ever be in, and that's in dentistry. If you love our podcast, I hope that you rate it, you review it, you share it, and you are able to just help us positively impact the world of dentistry in the greatest way possible. So in today's episode, it will be short. It'll be technical.   I'm gonna break it down for you of just like I said, some summer marketing ideas that I think are a little outside the box thinking. So one thing to think of whenever we're going into marketing is we always wanna make sure that we're looking to see who is our patient and where are they located. So if you're trying to attract for pediatric practices, they're trying to attract moms, that's their ideal patient. I know you might think it's kiddos, but guess what? It's actually the mom. In some of my other practices, their patient base is more of a geriatric patient base.   For others, it's a transient. So you've got more new families moving into your area. And so when you're looking at that, paying attention to what is your patient base and where are they going to be hanging out, that's gonna impact some of these summer marketing ideas. So I think one of the easiest things is having a really, really great referral. I see this in the waiting rooms, I see this in practices, but making sure it's targeted to your patient base. I have a practice and I think this is just a huge shout out to this practice. They picked a KitchenAid.   Kiera Dent (02:19.562) That was what they're giving away to their patient base. And the reason why this is so impressive is because they know their patient base and their ideal patient so well that one of their patients was actually at their child's birthday party telling every person who came to please become a patient because she wanted to win this KitchenAid so bad. This patient A is a raving fan, B took it to their child's birthday party and C this practice picked up a ton of patients because what gift they were giving away actually resonated with their patient base.   So I have a practice in there in like upstate Washington and it's like more of a outdoorsy area. So like a Traeger or a Blackstone works really well in their area. A practice in Texas, concerts were really big. So they gave away these very limited concert tickets. It was like one of the top best ones. A pediatric practice gave away some like Lulu or Aloe gift cards. So that was something that was super, super powerful for another practice.   but really just knowing your patient and what's going to resonate with them. But I think like something to really know is making sure that your practice is focused on internal and external marketing efforts. So when we do referrals and raffles within our practice, that's more internal. Yes, we're attracting external patients, but what we're doing is we're only able to connect with the patients that are coming to our practice. So we really wanna make sure that we're not just like...   only focusing on the internal and then looking for some of the external opportunities. So I thought like that would be something fun, a referral program, bring a friend, share a friend, having cards made so that way people can get really excited. And with some of the practices we work with, a lot of them are like, gosh, I wish I just had a card as the dentist or as team members, because when I'm out and about, people always ask like, where can I get it? And like, I wish I just had a card where I could just give it to them. I could put my phone number on it. So if they had any questions, they could contact me.   So just really looking to see what are some of these internal ways that are so simple that maybe we're just overlooking that could really help us, especially with summer on the horizon. Some other things like, depending upon where you are, if there's a school around you, looking for possibly around fall time where you might do something with clear aligners or whitening. Think about those seniors who might be needing to get senior photos and proms and end of year. Those could be some really good promos that you could possibly run in your area. Again, depending upon your patient base and what's around you.   Kiera Dent (04:39.178) And now for some external ideas that I think are just kind of fun of look to see again, where is your patient base? So for like geriatric, they might be hanging out in some retirement homes, in retirement communities, maybe the YMCA club, like that's where these people are going to really congregate. And so could we put flyers there? Could we go to the retirement communities? Could we put on a wine and cheese evening for them? Could we put on some lectures, some lunch and learns for them?   Could we offer our membership program that's special for their residents in their area so that way if they don't have insurance, they're able to access our membership program, you're able to bring in a huge patient base, and you're also able to help and support these communities as well. And I really think some of those areas, like if you can actually access them and get in touch with them, think about if you're the preferred dentist for that retirement community, especially if you place implants, you do all on fours, that might be a really incredible area for you to go.   to access, to incorporate, to be with them. I also am really big on community. If you wanna be a community dentist, if your community is tight knit, which a lot of them are, where can you access? Can you get into county fairs? Could you be at some of the sports games? Could you be in any of those other areas where maybe your community's at? And that is more for branding, not necessarily for ROI of patients. So branding is something super important for you to have as well, where it's not necessarily just.   like, okay, great. Like I spent $5. Now we got a patient in a lot of times it's just awareness. It's just being there. And I use the example of the chiropractor in my hometown. They're Ellison chiropractic. And honestly, this chiropractor was everywhere. They were all of our high school games. They sponsored a lot of the football games. It was Ellison chiropractic, which makes sense. You know, these, these football teams, they were there. Our community was very tight knit. had   our high school colors were orange and black. Their colors of the chiropractor place was orange and black. So they had it everywhere. They were representing our school. They were representing our community. They were on the city council. Like they literally were everywhere. They're the chamber of commerce and everybody knew and everybody went to this chiropractor in our community. And so I've thought about dental practices of how can you be the town's dentist?   Kiera Dent (06:54.744) How can you be the one that everybody knows, that everybody sees, that no matter where you are, people are like, hell, that's the dentist. Like that's our community dentist. So looking to see, is there a festival that you can attend? Can you get your name out there? Can you be a part of it? Can you have swag? I know there was a practice that we worked with that made mouth guards for all the football players on the high school teams.   So that way, and it had their school colors, but it also had that office's logo on it. And I just think that's so clever because this is branding. These are opportunities, but you've got to make sure that you're doing this based on what your patient base is. So if your patient base is elderly, you don't want to be supporting the high school. They find out a lot of people there. You might want to do TV commercials. I have a practice and they do TV commercials and my in-laws actually saw one of our practices. Like I saw them on TV and I was like, yeah, because   my elderly in-laws are watching TV. They're listening to the radio. That's where that patient base is. So those marketing dollars are actually making an impact. So looking to see maybe mailers, maybe mailers work in your area. Maybe there's a new housing development that you could go get in and you could again offer a membership program to them. So if they don't have insurance, you could be there, throw some testimonials in there. Maybe talk about your in-house plan and how great it is for patients within your practice. These are all little ways where if you get ahead of the summer slump,   or the September or slam dunk September that we're going to be able to have it. We're really truly just going to impact your community and maybe just get you out there. You could do a block party. So your community is out there. They're having a good time. Have like hot dogs. I know there was a practice and every Friday they'd hand out donuts on the corner. So everybody knew this dental practice. Like literally they were the practice of all practices and people would drive by, they'd get their donuts. They had their   practice name on a napkin, and that's what they were known for within their community. So I think knowing your practice, knowing what you can do internal, so having like a great referral or giveaway during the summer to really get people excited, making cards just so your practice and your team can actually give those away consistently, and then looking to see what can we do externally. I also think back like when you were starting your practice, how often did you go see specialists? And if you're a specialist, how often did you go see general practices?   Kiera Dent (09:09.646) Are you dropping off goodie baskets? Are you going to say hello? Are you, I mean, for March Madness, I remember I used to love all the ortho offices because they'd bring us cookies all the time as a dental practice. But how often are we going and actually connecting with the specialist in our area or vice versa, the general practices? And I know that seems like, Kiera, I did that back in the day. I don't want to do that now. I want to remind you that grassroots marketing and face-to-face and referral marketing is one of the best things you can do.   So I have a practice and they're incorporating sleep. So they went and met the sleep doctor. They started getting a ton of referrals and vice versa. And now this doctor is actually taking on this dentist patients and kind of moved that doctor, the dentist, moved them to the top of the line at the sleep doctor's clinic. And I just think the power of relationships and the power of being known in your community and the power of really making an impact. Dental A team's big.   Big mission is to create an impact in the greatest way possible. And so we do it with dentists all across the nation. So we don't really get a community opportunity, but you and your practice can. You can make fun things in your area. And I think being cautious of our dollar spends, making sure we're tracking what we're doing. There's two sides of marketing. There's the actual like getting patients in and then there's the branding and awareness of your practice. And I think it's really important to not just do internal marketing, but also external marketing in some fun ways like this.   where you really get to make an impact because this is a community where you live. This is a community where maybe your kids grow up or your kids go to school or if you don't have a family, it's where your employees, kids and families are going. I think really as dental practices, we have such an incredible opportunity to impact, to flourish, to grow these communities by looking out. So just wanted to pop in with some quick tactical things for you for summer marketing, really easy of one, having our internal, two, having our external.   knowing who our patient base is, knowing the actual appropriate prizes and giveaways and fun things that we can do for that. And then last but not least, it's always making sure that you are just an incredible practice, that you are really giving top-notch dentistry, that you are creating an incredible VIP customer and patient experience where your team truly, 100%, is giving these patients something to rave about, something to be excited about.   Kiera Dent (11:27.244) And this is something I love to do with offices. love to do with teams. love to do it in our consulting where we help offices figure out what is their niche, what makes you special, what makes you the best practice for somebody to come to, and then really highlighting that and making it such a full team experience. So that's something that we're passionate about in consulting. Our job is to help you grow, to flourish, to have your best life, but to get that from a doctor and a team where you guys are working in tandem together.   I really do believe that dentistry and running a successful practice does not need to be hard. so Dental A Team, the question is, what if this could be easy? Because with Dental A Team, can. And so if we can reach out, we can help you if this resonates with you. Email us, ask us for more ideas. I'm happy to have a call with your practice and give you some free resources and advice for your practice just to truly help youth flourish. And if you're like, gosh, I just need some help, reach out. This is the time. I know it takes a lot of humility to do that.   But why, why struggle when we have done this successfully for hundreds and thousands of offices? Why not yours? So reach out, I'd love to help you. Hello, thedentalateam.com. Let's make this summer an incredible one. As always, thanks for listening and I'll catch you next time on The Dental A Team Podcast.  

Dean talks about his recent project out in Albuquerque New Mexico and Tina's enjoyment of puzzles.  Dean shares what type of solution to use when cleaning kitchen cabinets that have been painted over wood. Dean talks about cabinet hardware that has automatic storage with a Kitchen Aid appliance installed in them. Lastly, Dean advices on placement of a shutter fence without covering an ocean view on a tract home. 

Welcome to Shelf Talk: a brand new, add-on segment inside the Retail Whore Podcast! In this new once-a-month segment, Michelle and co-host Susan Esayian dive into all things merchandising and design. Both Michelle and Susan have strong backgrounds as buyers and merchandisers in retail and wholesale gifts. On Shelf Talk, you'll have the chance to submit your burning merchandising questions and get answers straight from the experts!A native of the Pacific Northwest, Susan Esayian has been working in the gift industry professionally for 26 years in a variety of roles. From merchandising Kitchen-Aid mixers, buying fine tableware and even carrying a four-poster bed up a mountainside for a catalog photoshoot, Susan's done it all—and that was just in the first 10 years!Since then, Susan's kept herself immersed in the gift industry as a buyer for a hospital gift shop and merchandiser for several wholesale showrooms and retailers. For Susan, retail isn't just a job. It's a career that she's inspired by and passionate about more every day.Here, Michelle and Susan catch up and share details on home reno projects and adjusting to life after the CMA show. They dive into Susan's new side hustle, the highs and lows of owning a retail store, making use of reclaimed materials, inspiring displays, and more.Ask Michelle and Susan for Shelf Talk! Michelle and Susan will be co-hosting an episode every month! We're diving into all things design, display, and merchandising—and we want to hear from you! Got a question? Submit it by going to theretailwhorepodcast.com, clicking on SHELF TALK, and we'll answer it in an upcoming episode. Let's talk shop and bring your ideas to life! What's Inside: An introduction to Shelf TalkPost-CMA life updatesDetails on Susan's new side hustleMentioned In This Episode:susan@ruepatois.comRuepatois.com theretailwhorepodcast.com Rue Patois on InstagramMC Design Collaboration on Instagram

My guest this week is Christy Haskins, the VP and CMO of La-Z-Boy, leading the brand reinvigoration efforts of the nearly 100-year-old—yes, 100!—beloved brand across consumer marketing, digital commerce, consumer insights, and creative. Previously, Christy worked across brands and portfolios at Whirlpool Corporation and Nestlé Purina PetCare. Her experience spans brand management, shopper and retail marketing, innovation, and category management across well-known brands like KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Beautiful, and Veega.

Kiera shares the most common problems dental practices face — scheduling inefficiencies, high overhead costs, and patient retention — and how to fix them. Episode resources: Sign up for Dental A-Team's Virtual Summit 2025! Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript: Kiera Dent (00:00.93) Hello, Dental A Team listeners, this is Kiera. And today, I just wanna come in here. I've been kind of doing a little bit of research out there and I wanted to help you see that every practice is facing challenges. And really the key is knowing how to turn those problems into opportunities. I love just thinking about, we've got to find ways to turn these problems into opportunities because it can be a problem or an opportunity, depending upon how you choose to view it.   And so today I wanted to just kind of dive into the most common problems that dentists face and actionable solutions for you to actually overcome them. Because reality is if you can know what they are, you can game plan with it. You then are gonna be able to help serve more patients, help your practice, help your team, which is what Dental A Team is all about. Dental A Team was founded to help dentists and teams truly bridge the gap to have more fun, less stress, more profitability, serve patients on a higher level.   and to be able to do it with ease and fun. I love to think about it as like popping confetti when we're coming in to help you with systems. We are not your traditional consulting company. So many offices have told me, Kiera, you guys literally have revolutionized how consulting works. My team loves you. My team's excited for you to come in and you don't just help us with dentistry, but you actually help make us better people. And so that's what we're all about. And I believe honestly that while problems are common with the right systems and the right mindsets, you can actually solve them pretty quickly and effectively. You don't actually have to struggle with it. So,   super fast, actionable episode three of the top problems and how to solve them. So problem number one that I see consistently are scheduling inefficiencies. This is, think, one of the biggest bulk, the biggest beast of all of dentistry is that people really truly don't know how to schedule and schedule effectively and scheduling is an art. It's not a science, but why do we wanna have like unicorns out there when we can just schedule it effectively and efficiently? And what we actually found are...   A lot of offices, when we did deep dives, they missed their financial goals. They missed their production goals, not because they actually weren't able to, but because of open time within their schedule. True. So we've started tracking open time and schedules and realize if we would have just filled those effectively, you would have hit your goals with ease. And so how do we actually get our practices to look at the unproductive gaps, last minute cancellations, overbooking, not scheduling strategically. And the simple solution is block scheduling, also confirming appointments 48 hours in advance.   Kiera Dent (02:18.338) And then also what's our cancellation policy within our practice? A lot of offices we have changed our model to when we call a patient, we want them to confirm their appointment. And if they haven't confirmed within 48 hours, we literally have a voicemail and let them know we will be moving your appointment. Now we actually pull it off the schedule. We can still see them when we come in. Fantastic. If not, we have solutions for that. But literally we start to retrain our patients. And then also our cancellation policy is if they call me to cancel today and it's less than 48 hours, they get moved out six weeks.   and then we move them forward. But everybody following this policy starts to retrain your patients so we stop having these gaps. I want you to think about your practice as are people so committed to coming to your office just like they do their hair appointments, their nail appointments, any of those like their doctor appointments where they know it takes months and months to get into. Do we have that high level of customer service, high level of customer care? Now, of course, if they call us within 48 hours, fantastic, they're an incredible patient.   But otherwise we are going to make sure that we start to train them. And we also do this with our new patients when they call us. So we're training our new patients at the beginning. They have to send their paperwork in 48 hours before their appointment to make sure their appointment's confirmed. These little things will actually fix the problem. Now cancellations, I don't allow cancellations via voicemail. I change voicemails. I also don't allow cancellations via text message. So we train our teams that these are things that we can't have happen. This is how we respond to the patient.   The reason being is if I can get them on the phone, I can usually find a solution to their problem, keep them on the schedule, figure out what the problem is. Maybe they think it's gonna be too much time. Maybe they just need to scooch down 20 or 30 minutes and I have that availability. But getting them on the phone rather than just the simple text for them to cancel can actually fill your schedule. So when I have practices implement, whether it's the new patient policy of having them confirm their appointment by giving paperwork back, whether it's that we...   have patients they have to call you back to confirm their appointment. Otherwise we scooch them off. We utilize the model of not allowing cancellations via voicemail or text message. Practices literally boost their production by at least 15 to 20 % because now we've got all these holes filled and we're actually able to fix the problem. Some other offices implement deposits or different pieces to that. So right now I would recommend review your current scheduling system and figure out where are the gaps.   Kiera Dent (04:35.828) what's happening, what's happening consistently, not what we think, but what we actually know. A practice told me we were getting tons of cancellations and I said, fantastic, I want you to track it for 30 days and I want you to let me know what type of cancellations are coming through. And turns out they actually are only having about six. Now, just so you know, a common thing is you will actually have like one to 2 % of your total practice will cancel and that's okay. Like that's normal. We need to not hope and pray every single person.   actually shows up for it, let's add a one or two percent cancellation per day. That way our goals are not having to be perfect, but we can actually have that that room for life happening. That's actually going to set you up for better success as well. OK, problem number two, high overhead costs, really struggling to get our finances in order. And so like rising costs and payroll supplies, like everything with inflation right now, that's really a struggle. And so offices are having this squeeze of how do I manage the overhead of the practice?   the lower reimbursement rates, being able to produce. And what it is is number one, we've got to look at our P &L and know our numbers. Like that's the number one solution is knowing it and figuring out a plan and having budgets for it. Two, we got to figure out, can we increase our insurance rates with our insurance providers? Or can we actually start to diagnose different procedures that are not dependent within insurance, like implants, full ortho, all on X cases, different things that we could bring to the practice that would actually help us be more productive.   Can we also have budgets in place so that way everybody is able to know what we're actually going for and targeting for these overhead costs? Are we monitoring this consistently? Are we removing things that are unnecessary while also making sure that our schedule is productive? And so something that I found is when offices start to just track and monitor weekly with KPIs and the monthly reviewing their PNL, like literally I have a meeting with my CPA every single month. And when I do that, what happens is I actually am accountable to reviewing my numbers.   My CPA is accountable to making sure it's done on time. So I have timely numbers and metrics so I can use them as a guide. and I have budgets to where we know and we look through it every single month to make sure are we on track? Are we off track and why? We set up budgets for team expenses, team outings, team events, marketing, gifts for clients, all those little things that we forget about. Put that into your budget as you build these budgets out. So we better plan, we better project, we better prepare.   Kiera Dent (06:58.316) This is going to help with high overhead costs. And a big piece on this is also maintaining your team and keeping team and longer team retention, which leads into amazing team celebrations, amazing team culture. This is going to help. So I would recommend weekly adding some CEO time into your schedule. 30 minutes to one hour is really going to help you to schedule your P and L to be able to look for areas to cut unnecessary expenses. And I always set up quarterly with my CPA that they send me all of my expenses for that quarter.   me and the office manager, Britt, we review them, every single one of them, same with Shelby, making sure nothing's in there that's overpaid, underpaid, and that our budgets are actually correct. All right, problem number three, patient retention and challenges. So like keeping these patients, and so patients not coming for followups, they're leaving for other providers, and so it's really this like game of, I mean, even myself, I went to a practice, I'm a fee for service patient, the office did not let me know that the doctor that I had been seeing,   because I work across the nation. I can go to any dentist. Like I do not need to have a set dentist. But I like the consistency. But knowing that about me, and I've been very honest with this practice is I want the same dentist and I want the same hygienist so I have consistent care. Otherwise, it doesn't matter if I keep coming to the same dentist. So I went into my appointment, fee for service patient, they didn't tell me that the dentist had actually left the practice and they were just going to put me in with a brand new dentist. That irritated me so much because I'm like, you didn't tell me.   I wasted my time, I blocked two hours of my schedule and that was so frustrating. And I'm like, that could have been prevented by them just calling me and saying, hey, this is where we're at. We wanna make sure you're taken care of and caring about me as a person. The reality is I'm not actually going back to that practice. I'm looking for another office. But it's something so simple of that. I'm a fee for service patient. I literally pay cash for every one of my visits. I am the dream patient to come in financially. You might think otherwise of my personality. Maybe you wouldn't want me, that's okay.   But just thinking of, have no insurance, I have minimal effort, I come in consistently, I make my appointments, I pay cash for everything I do, and yet one simple phone call of patient care and love and attention, I'm leaving and I'm going to go put that money to someone else. So for this, the solution is like, let's build really strong patient relationships. Let's have really strong systems. Let's make sure that we're offering payment plans within our practice. Let's make sure that our hygiene team is reappointing their patients. Let's say, make sure every patient is leaving.   Kiera Dent (09:22.878) as a raving fan and also with an appointment. And so really looking at that experience, and this doesn't mean we have to go and do more. It just means we need to be really intentional of right now patients are free agents. Right now a lot of patients are shopping, but the answer is they're not just necessarily shopping for lower prices. I think patients are shopping for love. And I was coaching in office the other day and I told them, said, one way for you to set yourself apart right now is just to be kind.   If you remember and you've been listening since COVID, welcome and thank you. If you're new to this show, welcome. I'm so happy you're here. But in COVID, I called it the COVID crank. I said, think here we are five years later, we're still some people, like we forgot about customer service. We forgot about caring about people. We forgot about making these relationships intentional. And what I found is when we're not intentional with people, people leave, but just even being like an ounce of kind, an ounce of intentionality, an ounce of thought.   You actually can turn a ton of patients into raving fans with minimal effort. So I would say right now is an opportunity for you to be kind, for you to do things a little bit differently, not more, just differently, be kind, be intentional, look for that. What are follow-up calls that we could do and different things. And what I found is offices, I have offices that are raving bands. Like literally there was an office and they were doing like a new patient giveaway. And I kid you not, they had a patient.   So they had a good giveaway. So kudos to this office. They had a patient at their daughter's like birthday party telling everybody you need to join my dentist. They're the best dentist. Everybody loves them. Yes, she had a little bit of ulterior motives because she wanted to win the giveaway. It was a KitchenAid. Just so you know, I'm sure everybody was wondering what it was. But the radical thing about this is this woman at a birthday party was advocating for this practice. And my thoughts are, do you have patients like that that are raving about you that are telling the community that are being a part of it?   And if not, what are some of the things that we can do? And a good way for you to look at this or what are your top 10 patients that you absolutely love? You get so excited to see them on the schedule. Who are they? What are they? Why do we love them? Are there certain patterns and trends of those top 10 patients? And then let's maybe look at 10 patients who haven't returned and can we actually call them and reach out to them personally and offer that kindness find out why my like just try and get them scheduled assume that they're coming there. If they tell us that they've left, be honest and ask for the feedback of, you help me understand just for future?   Kiera Dent (11:44.792) just true honest feedback and you become a human of why did you leave our practice? That way it doesn't happen to future patients. And when you come in as a human, you'll be shocked at how much your patients respond to you. So here's a couple, like the quick top three things that I've noticed are scheduling and efficiencies, high overhead costs and patient retention, making sure we're retaining those patients. And those are some of the common three problems that I really see. Yes, there's other things. Yes, there's team turnover. Yes, there's hiring hygienists.   Yes, there's all these things, but these are quick things that are within our control. Hiring and hygienist goes into that being kind, amazing practice. Do you also have a team of raving people on your team as a bonus piece for hiring? Do you have an incredible reputation where people want to work for you? It has taken me years and years and years, but it is the most magical thing when I interview people, when people say, Kiera, I've been following for you for years and I've been waiting to work with the Dental A Team.   I hope that your practice has a similar sentiment that people are dying to work with you, that they're waiting to work with you, that they're so excited that there's an opening within your practice because that means you've got raving fan team members. So for that, I just want you to know that every single practice faces challenges, every single one of us do, but being proactive on our solutions, finding true solutions and fixing it forever. We don't just fix it once and one and done. Like we want to fix this forever, not just band-aids, but actual true solutions. So if these sound...   similar to you, if you're like, my gosh, like Kiera you're talking right to me, DM me or visit our website. Hello@TheDentalATeam.com I'm happy to go through a free complimentary practice assessment with you where we like look at your practice with you and we will give you a ton of value, whether you work with us or don't. But just to really kind of give you some of those blind spots. And if you're looking for a consultant, you're like, gosh, it would really just help to have someone with me. I'd love to work with you. I'd love to help you reach out. Hello@TheDentalATeam.com This is the time.   Subscribe to our newsletters for more dental practice tips. You can share this episode with colleagues. This just helps us all rise and to truly impact and inspire. And the reality is dentistry can be hard, but if we do it together, we're all in this together. And I challenge you to be kind, to realize that these problems are just opportunities if we choose to see it that way. And to remember we are truly in the best, best, best industry we could ever be in. We change lives, we get to benefit and impact. And I want you to remember that this is magic that we're creating.   Kiera Dent (14:04.364) We won't get to do this forever. So let's optimize the time that we have. Let's maximize and let's enjoy. And as always reach out if I can help you. Hello@TheDentalATeam.com As always, thanks for listening. Catch you next time on The Dental A Team podcast.

Ronald Carter likes to think of creative styling as an art form: a masterpiece, carefully crafted by imagination and passion. He fell into his career by accident as a struggling actor in need of a side hustle. Ronald was living in Seattle at the time and recalls asking a friend if she knew of anyone who was hiring, and she kindly suggested checking out Eddie Bauer. From there, his retail career took off. At Eddie Bauer, Ronald started as a greeter, and in the three years that followed, he worked his way up to designing floor plans for the corporate office and training new visual managers. He then went on to work for Nordstrom, Anthropologie and Porch. A native of the Pacific Northwest, Susan Esayian has been working in the gift industry professionally for 26 years in a variety of roles. From merchandising Kitchen-Aid mixers to buying fine tableware and even carrying a four-poster bed up a mountainside for a catalog photoshoot, Susan has done it all…and that was just in the first 10 years!Since then, Susan's kept herself immersed in the gift industry as a buyer for a hospital gift shop and merchandiser for several wholesale showrooms and retailers. For Susan, retail isn't just a job; it's a career that she's inspired by and passionate about more every day.Jessica Young has been in retail since 1993. She started out working at The Gap in college, met Michelle at Anthropologie around 20 years ago, and the rest is history. From LA to Atlanta and to Vegas, Jessica has collaborated on tons of different projects. Coming to work on the CMA project with everyone was truly a full-circle moment for Jessica. Dave Sherrier, my super supportive husband, started out in retail when he was a kid but ventured off into construction. Fast forward to today; Dave works most of our gift show setups and wholesale show rooms and does a lot of the buildouts for the retailers we work with, such as Sales Producers, Fine Lines, CMA and many more. In this recap episode, the merchandising team dives into the creative side of the CMA show, including the process and how everything came together. The CMA project came up late in the season in October, and everyone brought along their expertise as strong merchandisers to pull it all off. The group discusses the details of the displays, all the moving parts, twists and turns, and reflections on the completed project.This episode is sponsored by CMA. CMA is a leading professional sales representation group operating throughout California, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Idaho, Montana, Hawaii, and Alaska. CMA understands the retail world is constantly evolving and welcomes changing trends as opportunities to bring new and exciting products, as well as tried-and-true best sellers, to retailers and their shoppers. Their professional and knowledgeable sales team confidently navigates the complexities of the gift industry to drive success for their vendors, retailers, and their business. Visit their website at CMAGifts.com.What's Inside: A recap on the creative side of the CMA projectMentioned In This Episode:Ronald Carter on InstagramJessica Young on InstagramRue Patois on InstagramRuepatois.com CMAGifts.com 

Although it wasn't my favorite Super Bowl, Kendrick did put on a good performance. As for the actual game and the commercials? Eh. Super Bowl commercials used to be epic. Not this year though. The Chiefs played the worst they have ever played this season (so I've been told). The Eagles took the championship and Jalen Hurts told us that "He is going to Disneyworld." Another Simple favor has found a home. Amazon has decided to pick up the movie after there were concerns from other studios who didn't want to work with Blake Lively. We got multiple movie trailers this week, including Jurassic World Rebirth, Smurfs and Fantastic 4, all premiering in theaters this summer. Kelly Clarkson announced she is doing another Vegas residency. This time she will be at the Caesars Colosseum. Kenny Chesney has also announced a mini residency in Vegas but he will be at the Sphere. Billie Eilish launched a new fragrance, Your Turn. It is available on her website and is $90. Another product just launched in the beauty space is a new flavor of Kylie Jenner's Lip Butter. This flavor is called, Toasted Marshmallow. The Kardashians are back on Hulu with their first episode premiering last Thursday. We also just found out that Kris has put the iconic Kardashian mansion up for sale. Does anyone have $13 million they want to loan me? Chappell Roan is encouraging a disgruntled music executive to match her donation of $25,000 towards struggling artists in the music industry. KitchenAid has launched their color of the year. It is yellow and the name is called Butter. Josh Allen won NFL MVP of the year last week in a shocking turn of events. His fiancee, the one and only Hailee Steinfeld, was there to support him. And last but not least, Sabrina Carpenter is releasing a Short n Sweet deluxe album on Valentines Day.Thanks for listening!

Whirlpool Corporation, headquartered in Michigan, is behind iconic brands like Maytag, KitchenAid, JennAir and Amana. Hear from one of their top designers!Jessica McConnell, Director of CMF (Color, Material, and Finish) & Graphic Design at Whirlpool Corporation, navigates a fascinating path in designing and forecasting products that shape daily life.Whirlpool Corporation, an American multinational Fortune 500 company headquartered in Benton Charter Township, Michigan and stands as a leader in the home appliance industry. In 2023, Whirlpool reported approximately $19 billion in annual revenue, employed around 59,000 people, and operated more than 55 manufacturing and technology research centers globally. Known for its flagship Whirlpool brand, the company also markets household names like Maytag, KitchenAid, JennAir, Amana, Gladiator GarageWorks, and Hotpoint in Europe, alongside others.

Have you ever wondered if it's truly possible to turn a passion for baking into a thriving digital business? Join us as we explore the transformative journey of Kylie Barker, the visionary behind Tism Treats, who did just that. Transitioning from a traditional bakery setup to selling digital recipes online, Kylie shares her innovative approach to overcoming the skepticism of paid content in a digital age swamped with free alternatives. Discover how her curiosity-driven marketing on Instagram became the catalyst for her success in reaching over 62,000 followers.Our conversation takes a poignant turn as we discuss how an unexpected personal loss led to an inspiring tale of resilience and entrepreneurship. Using a stimulus check to purchase a KitchenAid mixer, Kylie rebuilt her life and brand amidst financial strains and the global pandemic. Her story is a testament to the power of baking as a healing tool and the strategic decision to use a Stand Store to simplify her business operations without the need for a full-blown website. Her journey offers hope and motivation for anyone facing life's challenges.We also celebrate the art of balancing entrepreneurship with motherhood, highlighting Kylie's personal experiences raising a son with autism. This experience has deeply shaped her perspective and determination, allowing her to craft compelling content that captivates and connects with her audience. Through her story, we are reminded that life's setbacks can be transformative, turning obstacles into opportunities for growth. Tune in to be inspired by Kylie's journey and join our community on Instagram to share your thoughts and feedback as we empower each other in our entrepreneurial endeavors.Connect with Kylie:Website: https://tismtreats.shop/ https://stan.store/tismtreatsbyk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tismtreats/ Camille's Website: https://camillewalker.co/call-me-ceo-podcast/ Connect with Camille Walker:Follow Camille on Instagram: www.instagram.com/CamilleWalker.coFollow Call Me CEO on Instagram: www.instagram.com/callmeceopodcast

According to one survey, only 5% of people read owners' manuals. Maybe that's why one lady called Kitchen Aid to ask which was the best spin cycle in her clothes washer for drying her lettuce. And then wanted to know why her clothes were turning green. Well, we have an owner's manual for life: the Bible. But so many leave it on the shelf. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us recognize the Bible for what it is: a book that gives the prescription for life. Harvest Crusade 2024 --- Listen on harvest.org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest.org . A New Beginning is the daily half-hour program hosted by Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Southern California. For over 30 years, Pastor Greg and Harvest Ministries have endeavored to know God and make Him known through media and large-scale evangelism. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners.Support the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Presented with a porous board and sepsis for everyone we've ever met. Suffer not one exception. What is it about 4:10pm on a Friday? A return to herbs and bank culture. The unitard is not sweaty, it's completely soaked. The dream of Hag Serum and the chore of good TV. Planes are where you do what cannot be done on earth. Upsetting evidence against good habits when the walk doesn't take. Jacqueline massages her face, Kate sees the sunset and draws the blinds. Getting Max-ed and manicured the Russian way. Confusion at kids buying PDFs. Philosophically good, aesthetically great. The God you don't believe in... I don't believe in that God either. It's time to integrate the shadow. That's exactly the vibe! Earnestly Begging For: Hurom, Almond CowBrands Mentioned: Purity Vodka, Catbird, KitchenAid, Caraway, Erewhon Edited and mixed by Allie Graham.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.