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What if the smartest deal of your career was the buyout you refused to close? That is the call Brad Kugler made when a Silicon Valley firm tried to acquire his marketing platform. The original offer valued his company at roughly 19 times profit, but when the buyer cut it 20 percent late in the process, Brad ended the deal, and thirty months later he has no regrets. Brad is the CEO of Direct Mail 2.0, Who's Mailing What, and DM20.ai, and a serial entrepreneur with more than 35 years of building businesses through constant change. Brad grew a VHS distribution company from a million dollars to 25 million before streaming rode it back to zero, an experience he says taught him more on the way down than on the way up. He carried that hard-won judgment into every deal that followed, including a full acquisition process with Symphony Technology Group that he ended when the buyer used a churn recalculation to cut the offer 20 percent. For Brad, the freedom to run his own company outweighed the cash, the culture mismatch, and three years under a private equity group. But Brad is far from deal-shy. He acquired Who's Mailing What, a direct mail intelligence platform running since 1984, for 20 percent below asking price, grew its revenue by 50 percent, and used its four-decade database as the foundation for DM20.ai. That tool runs three frontier AI models against each other to predict how a direct mail campaign will perform, all for about 50 dollars. With his core market shrinking, a printer list that fell from more than 11,000 names to 3,600 in nine years, Brad now grows by acquisition and joint venture rather than fighting for share in a capped market. For any entrepreneur weighing an exit, an acquisition, or a raise, this conversation offers a grounded look at how self-awareness shapes better deal decisions at every stage of a career. FOR MORE ON BRAD KUGLER: Website: https://www.dm20.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradkugler/ FOR MORE ON COREY KUPFER: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreykupfer/ https://www.coreykupfer.com/ Corey Kupfer is an expert strategist, negotiator, and dealmaker. He has more than 35 years of professional deal-making and negotiating experience. Corey is a successful entrepreneur, attorney, consultant, author, and professional speaker. He is deeply passionate about deal-driven growth. He is also the creator and host of the DealQuest Podcast. Get deal-ready with the DealQuest Podcast with Corey Kupfer, where like-minded entrepreneurs and business leaders converge, share insights and challenges, and success stories. Equip yourself with the tools, resources, and support necessary to navigate the complex yet rewarding world of dealmaking. Dive into the world of deal-driven growth today! Episode Highlights with Timestamps [00:03] - Introduction[03:54] - A VHS business from a million to 25 million to zero [11:24] - The 19x offer and the culture red flags [13:14] - Why he walked away [17:10] - A friend's exit and what money cannot buy [27:08] - Acquiring Who's Mailing What [38:16] - Growing by acquisition in a shrinking market [47:44] - What freedom means to Brad Guest Bio Brad Kugler is the CEO of Direct Mail 2.0, Who's Mailing What, and DM20.ai, three brands under one company dedicated to helping marketers and commercial printers get better results from direct mail. A lifelong entrepreneur and innovator with more than 35 years in business, Brad combines data, technology, and market intelligence to help businesses make smarter marketing decisions and uncover new growth opportunities. He grew a VHS distribution company from a million dollars to 25 million earlier in his career, and today he is focused on inorganic growth through acquisitions and joint ventures while building AI-driven tools for the direct mail industry.Keywords/Tags direct mail marketing, marketing technology, walking away from a deal, buy versus build, strategic acquisition, proprietary data, AI in marketing, DM20.ai, Who's Mailing What, growth by acquisition, joint ventures, shrinking market strategy, later-stage entrepreneur, exit strategy, self-awareness in business, deal-driven growth, Brad Kugler, DealQuest, Corey Kupfer

After nearly 30 years in education, Rachel Kugler made a leap most people at her stage of life are told not to make: she walked away from teaching, enrolled in ODEO Academy, and rebuilt a career in digital marketing and copywriting from the ground up.This conversation covers what pushed her out of the classroom, shares the internship-to-hire story behind her current role, and shares what she now tells other women in their 40s and 50s who ask her "now what?"Episode Highlights: Rachel shares why a 30-year teaching career transfers more directly into marketing than it might seem, from explaining complex ideas simply to holding a deadline no matter what else is happening.She gives the honest reality of a post-certification job search, and what got Rachel through it without a personal network to fall back on.Rachel details how a single internship platform placement turned into a full-time role in four weeks, and what her boss says actually made the difference.Her direct message to women in their 40s and 50s wondering if it's too late: it isn't, and life experience is a real advantage, not a liability.Why "ODEO is the beginning, not the end" shows up throughout her story, from a self-initiated AI webinar pitch to rewriting her own earlier work once she knew better.Episode Links:ODEO AcademySend us Fan MailFollow The Digital Marketing Mentor:Website and Blog: thedmmentor.comInstagram: @thedmmentorLinkedin: @thedmmentorYouTube: @thedmmentorInterested in Digital Marketing Services, Careers, or Courses? Check out more from the TDMM Family:Optidge.com - Full Service Digital Marketing Agency specializing in SEO, PPC, Paid Social, and Lead Generation efforts for established B2C and B2B businesses and organizations.ODEOacademy.com - Digital Marketing online education and course platform. ODEO gives you solid digital marketing knowledge to launch/boost your career or understand your business's digital marketing strategy.

Brad Kugler, CEO and co-founder of DirectMail2.0, joins the podcast to talk about moving from his family's packaged media business hit by streaming-driven revenue declines after 2011–2012 into disrupting direct mail with technology and recurring revenue. Kugler explains how DM2.0 combines “ink on paper” with a bundled SaaS “performance stack” including landing pages, QR codes, email, USPS mail tracking, and attribution to measure real-time engagement rather than just ROI, typically targeting 3–5% engagement and identifying individual responders. He describes acquiring Who's Mailing What to expand a direct mail database, using AI propensity modelling across 80,000 campaigns and two billion mail pieces, and applying multiple LLMs to grade creatives and recommend improvements. Kluger notes direct mail fits high-LTV sectors and is underutilized in B2B and advises persistence and learning AI skills.   About DirectMail2.0 DirectMail2.0 is the creator of the industry's first Complete Direct Mail Performance Stack, a connected ecosystem that helps marketers plan, optimize, execute, and measure more successful direct mail campaigns. The stack combines Who's Mailing What! for direct mail intelligence and prospecting, DM20.ai for AI-powered campaign prediction and optimization, and DirectMail2.0 for omnichannel campaign execution, tracking, and attribution. Together, these platforms give brands, agencies, printers, and mail service providers everything they need to make smarter direct mail decisions and drive better marketing results.   About Brad Kugler Brad Kugler is the CEO of DirectMail2.0, Who's Mailing What!, and DM20.ai, three platforms dedicated to helping marketers and commercial printers achieve better results from direct mail. A lifelong entrepreneur and innovator, Brad combines data, technology, and market intelligence to help businesses make smarter marketing decisions, improve campaign performance, and uncover new growth opportunities in an increasingly competitive marketplace. Time Stamps 00:00 Welcome and Introductions 00:39 Brad's Career Pivot 03:56 Why Direct Mail Works 05:01 Direct Mail 2.0 Tech 08:40 Scaling the Platform 10:21 Best Fit Industries 13:04 Tracking Engagement Data 15:33 Who's Mailing What Data 17:29 AI Creative Grading 23:25 Advice and Wrap Up   Quotes “No gatekeeper... No worrying about them getting 600 emails a day and deleting 590 of them in 10 minutes.” Brad Kugler, CEO at DirectMail2.0. “Direct mail... turns heads. It's tactile. You can touch it. You can see it. You can feel it.” Brad Kugler, CEO at DirectMail2.0. “This AI revolution... will dwarf the internet e-commerce revolution of the early 2000s.” Brad Kugler, CEO at DirectMail2.0.   Follow Brad: Brad Kugler on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradkugler/ DirectMail2.0 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directmail2.0/ DirectMail2.0 on X: https://x.com/directmail20 DirectMail2.0 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/directmail2 DirectMail2.0 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcF4C08OsZIRbiMbWtG27hw DirectMail2.0 website: https://directmail2.com/   Follow Mike: Mike Maynard on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikemaynard/ Napier website: https://www.napierb2b.com/ Napier LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/napier-partnership-limited/   If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe to our podcast for more discussions about the latest in Marketing B2B Tech and connect with us on social media to stay updated on upcoming episodes. We'd also appreciate it if you could leave us a review on your favourite podcast platform. Want more? Check out Napier's other podcast - The Marketing Automation Moment: https://podcasts.apple.com/ua/podcast/the-marketing-automation-moment-podcast/id1659211547  

Host George Wright III interviews Brad Kugler, founder of DirectMail2.0 and a marketing strategist with more than 35 years of experience, about why direct mail is becoming a competitive advantage again in an increasingly crowded digital marketplace. Brad explains how successful businesses combine traditional marketing with modern technologies such as digital tracking, AI, call attribution, retargeting, and competitive intelligence rather than relying on a single marketing channel. Together they discuss why entrepreneurs often fail to recognize market shifts until it's too late, how attention has become today's most valuable marketing asset, and why integrating high-touch experiences with high-tech analytics creates stronger customer engagement. Brad also shares practical advice on building a balanced marketing strategy, embracing innovation without abandoning proven fundamentals, and using AI to improve decision-making instead of replacing it.Episode Timestamps01:05 How Brad Built a Career in Direct Mail04:30 Why Direct Mail Is Becoming Relevant Again07:21 Cutting Through Digital Noise08:06 Customers Aren't Leaving—Markets Are Changing09:11 Why Entrepreneurs Miss Market Shifts12:39 Speed vs. Strategy in Modern Marketing14:45 Building a Predictable Marketing System15:31 Using AI to Improve Marketing Intelligence18:44 How AI Finds Hidden Business Trends20:08 Why Experience Still Matters21:04 Advice for Businesses Rethinking Their Marketing22:42 Where to Learn More About DirectMail2.023:12 George's Final TakeawaysThanks for listening, and Please Share this Episode with someone. It would really help us to grow our show and share these valuable tips and strategies with others. Have a great day.George Wright III“It's Never Too Late to Start Living the Life You Were Meant to Live”FREE Daily Mastermind Resources:CONNECT with George & Access Tons of ResourcesGet access to Proven Strategies and Time-Test Principles for Success. Plus, download and access tons of FREE resources and online events by joining our Exclusive Community of Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, and High Achievers like YOU.Join FREE at DailyMastermind.comFollow me on social media Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin | TikTok | YoutubeGuest BioBrad Kugler is an entrepreneur, marketing strategist, and technology innovator with more than 35 years of experience helping businesses adapt, grow, and make smarter marketing decisions. As the founder of DirectMail2.0, he has led organizations through multiple waves of industry disruption by combining direct mail, digital marketing, competitive intelligence, and AI-powered forecasting. Today, Brad helps agencies, brands, printers, and business owners recognize market shifts earlier, reduce risk, and invest in strategies that are more likely to produce long-term growth.Connect with Brad KuglerWebsite: https://directmail2.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradkugler Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directmail2.0/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/directmail2/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcF4C08OsZIRbiMbWtG27hw

Sheila sits down with leadership mentor and strategist Keri Kugler, host of The Aligned Woman Podcast, for a conversation on what ROI actually means once revenue stops being the only number that counts.They talk through Sheila's framework, the Four Returns, and what happens when founders build without tracking all four.Full show notes, transcript, and chapters at sheilabotelho.com/609Connect with Keri Kugler:   Website   Instagram  Podcast✍️ Sheila's Notes - The reflections I write only here. For your Expansion Season.

Tech Justice Law Director and Founder Meetali Jain discusses the latest in a wrongful death lawsuit filed against ChatGPT. Northwestern Pritzker School of Law Professor Matthew Kugler joins Legal Face Off to discuss the latest in the class action facial recognition lawsuit against Disney. Harvard Law School Professor Rebecca Tushnet joins Rich and Tina to discuss […]

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Unternehmerin Nina Klötzli trifft auf den langjährigen Oberförster und Domänenverwalter Werner Kugler. Bei Dani Fohrler sprechen die beiden über Handwerk, Natur und Verantwortung über Generationen hinweg. Nina Klötzli (43), Werkstattleiterin und Unternehmerin Nina Klötzli führt gemeinsam mit ihrem Bruder die traditionsreiche Messerschmiede Klötzli in Burgdorf, einen Familienbetrieb in sechster Generation. Im Alter von rund dreissig Jahren hat sie als erste Frau in der Schweiz eine Lehre als Messerschmiedin gemacht. Ihr Weg ins Familienunternehmen war jedoch nicht von Anfang an vorgezeichnet. Nach einer Ausbildung in der Gastronomie zog es sie zunächst in die Welt hinaus. Sie lebte und arbeitete unter anderem in Frankreich und Australien und war als Stewardess auf einer Jacht im Mittelmeer tätig. Diese Erfahrungen prägten ihren Blick auf das Leben. Erst danach kehrte sie in die Schweiz zurück, absolvierte die Hotelfachschule und stieg schliesslich in den Familienbetrieb ein. Seit 2020 führen sie und ihr Bruder Samuel das Unternehmen. Nur wenige Wochen nach der Übernahme wurden sie mit dem Corona-Lockdown konfrontiert. Mit Pragmatismus, Flexibilität und Mut gelang es ihnen, den Betrieb erfolgreich durch diese schwierige Zeit zu führen. Heute steht Nina Klötzli für eine Generation, die Tradition bewahrt und gleichzeitig offen für Neues bleibt. ________________________________________________________ Werner Kugler (69) ehem. Oberförster, und Domänenverwalter Werner Kugler war während 16 Jahren Oberförster und Domänenverwalter der Burgergemeinde Burgdorf und prägte die Entwicklung von Wald, Landwirtschaft und Liegenschaften massgeblich. Nach seinem Studium der Forstwissenschaften an der ETH absolvierte er ein Nachdiplomstudium in Entwicklungszusammenarbeit. Sein Weg führte ihn dann nach Madagaskar, wo er 4 Jahre lang mit seiner Familie lebte und arbeitete. Diese Zeit im Ausland schärfte seinen Blick für ökologische Zusammenhänge und den Umgang mit Ressourcen. Zurück in der Schweiz unterrichtete er an der Försterschule in Lyss, bevor er 2005 seine Tätigkeit in Burgdorf aufnahm. Kugler versteht den Wald als dynamisches System, das sich ständig verändert und ein langfristiges Denken erfordert. Themen wie Klimawandel, Biodiversität und nachhaltige Nutzung standen im Zentrum seiner Arbeit. Auch nach seiner Pensionierung bleibt er aktiv: Mit Führungen, Exkursionen und Projekten gibt er sein Wissen weiter und engagiert sich für einen bewussten Umgang mit der Natur. Sein Anliegen ist es, den Wald als wertvollen Lebensraum für kommende Generationen zu erhalten. ___________________________________________________________ Moderation: Dani Fohrler Nina Klötzli und Werner Kugler sind zu Gast bei Dani Fohrler im «Casino Theater» Burgdorf. Türöffnung ist um 9 Uhr. Bitten seien Sie bis spätestens 9.30 Uhr vor Ort. Freier Eintritt. Bilder zur Verfügung gestellt

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Your All-Access Pass to the Marching Arts.In this Quick Sip, Jackie sits down with Devon Kugler of Spin Strong to talk about fitness for color guard performers, injury prevention, and why performers need more than just rehearsal to stay strong and healthy.Spin Strong is creating free, accessible fitness resources built specifically for the marching arts community — focused on strength, recovery, and sustainability rather than diet culture.In this episode, you'll hear:Devon's journey from performer to Spin Strong founderWhy “weekend warrior” rehearsal habits aren't enoughWhat Spin Strong actually teaches performersA breakdown of the Guard Gains training programWhy injury prevention is becoming a major conversation in WGIWhat's next: clinics, website, and custom training supportFollow Spin Strong:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spinstrong_official/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SpinStrong_OfficialListen to more episodes of On A Water Break:https://plinkhq.com/i/1653637341?to=page

The Christ hymn of Phil. 2:6-11 is one of the most studied NT passages on Christology. When considering Paul's own study we should note 3:20-21 of the same letter, which reprises several Greek words from the hymn. Dr. Chris Kugler is Lecturer in Theology for George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor University, at the Houston Campus, Lanier Theological Library. His publications include Paul and the Image of God and Heaven, Hell, and Hope: A Biblical and Theological Exploration of Universal Salvation. Check out related programs at Wheaton College: B.A. in Classical Languages (Greek, Latin, Hebrew): https://bit.ly/4s5Br54  M.A. in Biblical Exegesis: https://bit.ly/4qSuOlE 

Ref.: Martin Kugler, Gründer von Kathtreff In zwei Tagen ist Valentinstag. Der Tag der Liebenden gehört zu den Festen mit kirchlichem Ursprung, die von kommerziellen Interessen gekapert wurden. Aber eigentlich steht dahinter eine kluge Erkenntnis: Eine glückliche Beziehung braucht Momente der besonderen Aufmerksamkeit und Zeichen der Wertschätzung. In der Lebenshilfe sammeln wir mit dem Kommunikationsberater Martin Kugler Tipps für die Vorbereitung des Valentinstages. Kugler betont dabei als Gründer des katholischen Portals Kathtreff für Partnersuchende, dass mit diesen Fragen sich auch die beschäftigen sollten, die ihren Partner fürs Leben noch nicht gefunden haben. Am diesjährigen Valentins-Wochenende findet in Zagreb die erste internationale katholische Single-Konferenz statt. Mehr Infos über das Treffen vom 13.-15. Februar 2026 finden Sie unter https://catholicsinglesummit.com/

Sipple didn't answer, Kugler is cursing Nebrasketball, and Austin is anti alien. Also does this Bill Moos book MEAN anything?

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AI is transforming business, but it also brings new legal risks and compliance challenges. In this episode, attorney Seth Kugler of Grellas Shaw, a Silicon Valley-based expert in AI law, corporate governance, and tech litigation, explains why every company needs a responsible AI policy. "Shadow AI is a real risk: Employees often use unauthorized AI tools, risking data breaches and policy violations. Make sure your AI policy is clear and enforced." - Seth Kugler KEY TAKEAWAYS: -Creating an ethical AI policy for your company -What to include in your employee handbook regarding AI policy -Best legal practices on the daily use of AI in your course of business, to assure data safety and privacy -Seth's legal advice and steps to take regarding the use of AI in your hiring Connect with Seth Kugler https://grellas.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-kugler-2218747/ Connect with Manage Smarter and its hosts         Website: https://salesfuel.com/manage-smarter/       LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/audreystrong/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cleesmith/ X Audrey https://x.com/tallmediamaven Lee  https://x.com/cleesmith  Connect with SalesFuel     Website:  https://salesfuel.com/ X: https://x.com/SalesFuel   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/salesfuel/ The contents of this podcast are not a substitute for professional legal advice and are solely the opinions of the guest. Consult with your own counsel on any specific legal matters you may have. #AI #AILAW #HR #AIHIRING #HIRINGASSESSMENTS #AIDANGERS #OPENAI #LAWTIPS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Als die Filmemacherin Lilith Kugler nach Berlin zieht, lernt sie an einem S-Bahnhof Chris kennen. Er lebt seit Jahren auf der Straße, ist heroinsüchtig. Kugler begleitet ihn mit der Kamera - und erlebt seine Höhen und Tiefen. Dräger, Utz www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de, Plus Eins

Regeringen vil give forsvarsministeren carte blanche til at køre miljø- og planreglerne over i jagten på hurtig oprustning – frøer, fugle og alt muligt andet må lade livet, mens Danmark ruster op for fuld fart. SF kæmper med at balancere mellem at vise kant til Socialdemokratiet og Pia Olsen Dyhrs drøm om regeringsmagten. Holder de balancen, eller vælter de mellem to stole? TV 2's politiske redaktør Hans Redder er med som gæsteanalytiker og folder dagens skarpe vurderinger ud. Kommunalvalget i november bliver et drama, der rækker langt ud over rådhusene, og Palæstina-konflikten presser det etablerede politiske miljø, mens den yderste venstrefløj skrue op for retorikken mod statsministeren, der bærer det personlige ansvar. Det – og meget andet – får du i denne omgang af Borgen Unplugged. Her får du det bedste selskab med folk, der kender alle krinkelkroge på Slotsholmen og følger dansk politik helt tæt på. Martin Flink stiller spørgsmålene. Anders Langballe og Hans Redder har svarerne.

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POTUS suggested there will be India tariff talks until things are resolved; Bessent said China tariffs can be on the table "at some point".Trump appointed CEA Chair Miran as a temporary replacement to fill Kugler's seat at the Fed; BBG reported that Waller is now favourite for Chair.European futures point to a firmer cash open, APAC handover mixed amid earnings and into tariff updates.DXY firmer with G10s mixed/flat, USTs weak following a poor 30yr tapCrude remained near Thursday's lows with newsflow since the Putin-Trump updates light, gold indecisive, copper firmerLooking ahead, highlights include Canadian Jobs Report (Jul), Japanese LDP Joint Plenary Meeting, Speakers including BoE's Pill & Fed's Musalem, Earnings from fuboTV, Tempus AI, Wendy's, AMC Networks, Munich Re & Bechtle.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

APAC stocks traded mixed following a quiet weekend of newsflow and last Friday's disappointing Non-Farm Payrolls data.US President Trump said on Sunday that he will announce a new head of BLS in the next three or four days.US President Trump said he is to announce a replacement for Fed's Kugler in the next couple of days after Kugler resigned on Friday.European equity futures indicate a positive cash market open with the Euro Stoxx 50 future up 0.4% after the cash market suffered losses of 2.9% on Friday.DXY is a touch firmer after Friday's selling pressure, EUR/USD ran out of steam ahead of 1.16, USD/JPY trades on a 147 handle.Crude slightly lower after OPEC+ agreed to increase oil output by 548k BPD in September.Looking ahead, highlights include Swiss CPI (Jul), EZ Sentix Index Aug), US Employment Trends (Jun), Durable Goods R (Jun) & Factory Orders.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

US President Trump said on Sunday that he will announce a new head of the BLS in the next three or four days.US President Trump said he is to announce a replacement for Fed's Kugler in the next couple of days after Kugler resigned on Friday.OPEC+ said in a statement that eight members are to raise oil output by 547k bpd in September, citing steady global economic and current healthy market fundamentals; crude slips.European bourses are mostly higher, but with clear underperformance in the SMI as the region returns from holiday; US futures are broadly higher.USD is attempting to claw back some of Friday's lost ground; havens lag with clear underperformance in the CHF.Bonds are paring the NFP upside, but with focus on dovish implication of Fed's Kugler resignation & the BLS firing.Looking ahead, US Employment Trends (Jun), Durable Goods R (Jun) & Factory Orders, Earnings from Palantir, Hims & Hers, Wayfair, BioNTech & Tyson Foods. Holiday: Canadian Civic Holiday.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

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Things Discussed: Condolences and love to the family of Greg Glenn. If you recall he came here as the glue guy/energy guy friend of Jett Howard who was supposed to make Jett better. When you talk about losing a 22-year-old whose primary scholarship-worthy attribute was he made other people better, that's a big loss. Craig mentions he met him at media day, thought Glenn was naively honest and open for an athlete. New rosters/new weights. Bryce Underwood is 10 pounds heavier already than JJ ever got, will need it to be a runner. Michigan going to screen and RPO more? Sure but I think you play man on them, put your biggest corner on McCulley, put a safety in the box, and dare Bryce to beat you. Michigan can make that work by having Bryce hit kill shots deep and by making the high safety responsible for stopping Bryce in the run game. Kill shots: Chip likes to turn a route combo that he's shown before into a surprise deep shot. Jake Garcia? Was ranked around JJ as a freshman after an odyssey, played early at Miami (yes THAT Miami), but threw a lot of INTs, went to Mizzou then ECU, and threw a lot of INTs at ECU too. Got experience. Think Mikey Keene is a much higher floor than we got from Davis Warren/Alex Orji last year. Oklahoma: They're us. Great defense, I'm not as sold as everyone else on Mateer. I think their system really beat up on Mountain West cornerbacks, and he has a lot of moxie, but I don't know how that "you don't know what we're RPOing!" offense is going to interact with Michigan's "you don't know what our coverage is" defense. Probably going to be a rock fight because Oklahoma's defense is legit. They play aggressive, the LBs fill in the gaps, and they've got a safety who makes everybody right. DL dropoff? Think the edges are going to be the superstars, but Benny is very good and they can rotate. Teams are going to try to lock them on the field but good luck surviving the first four snaps against Benny and Williams. Derrick Moore: He was winning his pass rushes regularly but other guys got the stats, had a dropoff while injured, played a GREAT bowl game. Sam says Aidan Hutchinson; I try to tamp that down to "just" Brandon Graham. Players say there was a meeting before Indiana where Wink had to listen to the players about how they do things and some of the players had to hear some things, and they all really got on the same page. Defense was ELITE after that. I'm mad about Cam Brandt switching to #9, which looks like TJ Guy's #4 and Derrick Moore's #8. What are we doing here Cam? Some of us have to chart in the wee hours. We had a 91, 42, and 8, and the fans knew exactly what we were looking at. Blake Frazier at 295: His timeline was always 2026 not 2025; I think we were talking about him as an X-factor and he's got to gain more weight before we put him out there at left tackle. Sam's OL right now from right to left: Sprague, Efobi, Crippen, El-Hadi, ….? LT: I think they have to live with Link (who lost 4 pounds and looks leaner in a grocery store), until Babalola is ready. Note that Sprague came in very well developed needed until the bowl game (though he was injured early in the season). Receiver weights: Kendrick Bell is a sneaky pick for breakout player, Fred Moore is as well. Very encouraged by Andrew Marsh coming in at 190 because his thing is he played vs Texas high schoolers bigger than his 175 size; if he's going to make that work against 220-pound safeties in the Big Ten he's going to need that size. Center? I think Crippen is smart, knows all the calls, hit his strength/size ceiling and it's lower than they want to move DTs, and Juan Castillo can't add much more than that. What Castillo can do is get Guarnera ready to push Crippen, but with a freshman QB you want to get the line calls right first, not shoot for the stars. Crippen is our guy, he'll give us a senior Kugler kind of year, and we'll live with it.

US President Trump said they are very close to an India deal, could possibly make one with Europe & it is too soon to say re. Canada.European bourses broadly in the green, whilst US equity futures are mixed; TSMC +4% in pre-market trade after Q2 results.USD attempts to recover from Wednesday's Powell/Trump drama; AUD underperforms post jobs data.Fixed benchmarks weighed on by the TSMC-driven risk tone, Gilts underperform after the UK's job data which continued to show a weakening labour market but unlikely to change the BoE's trajectory.Crude briefly boosted on reports of a drone attack on Iraq's Kurdistan oil fields; XAU modestly lower.Looking ahead, US Trade, Jobless Claims, Retail Sales & Atlanta Fed GDPNow, G20 Finance Ministers Meeting, Speakers including Fed's Kugler, Daly, Cook & Waller. Earnings from PepsiCo, GE, Abbott Laboratories, Netflix.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

US President Trump said they are very close to an India deal, could possibly make one with Europe & it is too soon to say re. Canada.US stocks finished higher but with volatile trade amid reports that Trump had drafted a letter to fire Powell; later, Trump denied this.DXY has regained some composure after getting hit on Fed independence concerns, G10s softer with AUD lagging after soft jobs data.USTs ease after Wednesday's upside, JGBs initially followed suit but picked up after the latest JGB liquidity auction.Crude remains afloat, XAU rangebound, base peers lack conviction in contained trade.Highlights include Australian Employment, UK Jobs, EZ HICP (Final), US Trade, Jobless Claims, Retail Sales & Atlanta Fed GDPNow, G20 Finance Ministers Meeting, Speakers including Fed's Kugler, Daly, Cook & Waller, Supply from Spain, France & UK, Earnings from Novartis, Publicis, Volvo, PepsiCo, GE, Abbott Laboratories, Netflix & TSMC.Click for the Newsquawk Week Ahead.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

US President Trump says he is working on five to six trade deals and there will probably be two to three deals by August 1st. Also notes that pharma tariffs will probably begin at month-end and initial tariffs on pharmaceuticals will be lowEuropean bourses are mixed having clambered off early morning lows, Autos/Tech lags following results from Renault and ASML.US equity futures trade on either side of the unchanged mark, NQ lags as it digests ASML's results where it walked back on its 2026 growth outlook amid tariff uncertainty.DXY essentially flat awaiting US PPI, GBP digests hot inflation metrics.EGBs slightly heavy into the MMF, Gilts lag on CPI, USTs flat before PPI.Looking ahead, US PPI, Industrial Production & Capacity Utilisation, Speakers including Fed's Barkin, Barr, Cook, Hammack, Logan, Kugler & Williams. Earnings from J&J, PNC, BAC, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

APAC stocks were mostly subdued following the lacklustre handover from Wall St.US President Trump says he is working on five to six trade deals and there will probably be two to three deals by August 1st.European equity futures indicate a marginally softer cash market open with Euro Stoxx 50 futures down 0.2% after the cash market closed with losses of 0.3% on Tuesday.DXY is fractionally softer after gaining again yesterday, EUR/USD has returned to a 1.16 handle, Cable sits sub-1.34 pre-CPI.France's Marine Le Pen warned that if French PM Bayrou does not revise his public spending plan they "will seek to topple him".Looking ahead, highlights include UK CPI, US PPI, Industrial Production & Capacity Utilisation, Fed's Barkin, Barr, Cook, Hammack, Logan, Kugler & Williams, Supply from Germany, Earnings from J&J, PNC, BAC, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, ASML & Sandvik.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

THE BOOK: Is done. Yes you can still get in on The Kickstarter (but not the name/sentence levels). Also a Kindle Edition is now live. MGoBlog.com/25 Lineup: Sam, Seth, Craig, and Miz. Brian's still on dad duty; Ira's on a plane. Things Discussed: Wink Martindale criticism: The Emotional Rollercoaster sweatshirt from Sack the Stigma is great but Wink is cutting off the sleeves, which are the best part. Wink Martindale praise: His defensive approach changed to be much more college late in the season. Can't be in his head but we think he was having guys make reads that they were missing (examples: Zeke Berry nickel blitz from nowhere on the USC TD, or Barham leaving an RB wide open in the flat) and trying to play attention games with Mason Graham (see: the 3rd down sets). That's how the game is played in the NFL but in college it's much more straightforward. This is praise because he realized what was happening and changed what he was doing, which is extremely hard for people to do. Everybody was coming from success, so they had to get comfortable with each other. Was a big thing for the player as well. Will Johnson noted some of these players need the A and B explained before you tell them to do C. Rod Moore: Expect him to play, not sure how rusty he's going to be and what's the timeline. We'll hear from Rod when Sam interviews him. Mikey Keene vs Bryce Underwood: VERY different offensive planning. Kinds of passes are different, how you use his legs is different, how much pre-snap reading you're doing is different. Having Keene out in spring gave the offense clarity. Chip Lindsey offense: He uses RPOs and running QBs but he cuts back on the running and focuses on making the QBs more efficient. He also will turn regular routes into long bombs—they missed one to Channing Goodwin in the spring but it was open. RPOs and screens? Well you have to show you can beat man coverage to access those, and that means dropping back with a QB who can be safe in the pocket long enough to find his leverage and deliver an accurate pass all over the field to receives who create their own space. Do we have that QB, those WRs, that OL? OL: Sam's discussion with Sherrone started with Blake Frazier (because Sam asked) but he also said Andrew Babalola and Ty Haywood are more athletically talented than ANY guy they've had at Michigan until now. Link is battling with Frazier and Babalola for LT. Crippen: Not sure how much better he can get because his reads are spot-on, but versus top-of-the-line DTs who knew what's coming Crippen got physically manhandled. He's alright, but you need something on this offense that is better than alright if you want to take the pressure off of Bryce/his protection/his receivers. That said, centers pop late—how many times have we seen an Anderson or Bihl or Kugler or Vastardis have a great 5th year. WRs: Are probably a lot better than their stats last year (fewest WR yards since 1973, would have been bottom-third among Bo teams.) But there could be a player or three in there—they didn't have the passing. Warren didn't know what he was looking at half the time and wasn't accurate. Orji had no downfield accuracy at all. Defense knew it. Link vs Ohio State/Alabama? Did well, but the context was Michigan took dropbacks out of the offense.

US President Trump confirmed the launch of “Operation Midnight Hammer”, which involved targeted strikes on Iranʼs nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan.US President Trump warned that “many targets remain,” emphasising that the US had no desire for regime change but threatened larger future strikes if Iran failed to engage diplomatically.The Iranian parliament has approved the closure of the Strait of Hormuz after the US launched strikes against the countryʼs nuclear facilities. Iranʼs security body will make the final decision on whether to proceed with the plan, state television reported. Iran is weighing its response, with its Foreign Minister saying “all options” are on the table after Washington proved “they only understand the language of threat and force”, according to CNN.US President Trump to meet with National Security team at 13:00 EDT/18:00 BST on Monday, according to Bloomberg. Separately, a special IAEA board meeting is also scheduled for Monday.Initial market reaction saw crude higher, havens bid and equity futures softer; however, the move has since largely dissipated, potentially on hopes the strike is a "one and done" situation.Looking ahead, highlights include French, German, EZ, UK, US Flash PMIs, ECB President Lagarde; Fed's Goolsbee, Kugler, Supply from EU, Trump's National Security meeting.Click for the Newsquawk Week Ahead.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

US President Trump confirmed the launch of “Operation Midnight Hammer”, which involved targeted strikes on Iranʼs nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan.US President Trump warned that “many targets remain,” emphasising that the US had no desire for regime change but threatened larger future strikes if Iran failed to engage diplomatically.The Iranian parliament has approved the closure of the Strait of Hormuz after the US launched strikes against the countryʼs nuclear facilities. Iranʼs security body will make the final decision on whether to proceed with the plan, state television reported. Iranian Foreign Minister said “all options” are on the table.European bourses opened lower in reaction to US-Iran but some managed to climb into the green as the session progressed; US equities are modestly firmer.DXY benefits from the US attack on Iran and currently trades near session highs, JPY the clear G10 laggard.Brief upside in fixed income gives way to energy-induced inflation concern, bearish bias added to by the improving equity tone.Brent gapped higher by 5% at the open in reaction to US strikes on Iran, but has since entirely pared that move.Looking ahead, US Flash PMIs, ECB President Lagarde; Fed's Goolsbee, Kugler, Supply from EU, and Trump's National Security meeting.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

US President Trump is to meet with German Chancellor Merz at 11:45EDT/16:45BST today.US President Trump said the "debt limit should be entirely scrapped..."; separately, he banned travel from certain nationsAPAC trade was mixed, European futures point to a flat openDXY saw a slight reprieve, EUR/USD took a breather and GBP was rangeboundFixed benchmarks held onto recent gains, JGBs were briefly knocked by the 30yr auctionCrude lacklustre, and unreactive to Trump and Putin holding a conversationLooking ahead, highlights include German Industrial Orders, Swedish CPI, Italian Retail Sales, EZ Producer Prices, US Jobless Claims, Challenger Layoffs, US International Trade, Canadian Trade, ECB Policy Announcement; BoE DMP, Danish Holiday, Speakers including ECB President Lagarde, BoE's Greene, Fed's Kugler, Harker, Schmid & BoC's Kozicki, Supply from Spain & France, Earnings from Broadcom, DocuSign, Wise & CMC Markets.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

US President Trump is to meet with German Chancellor Merz at 11:45EDT/16:45BST today.European bourses opened flat before climbing, which supported US futures, but are now off best.FX markets broadly contained as EUR awaits the upcoming ECB rate announcement.Bonds broadly trading near session highs, Bunds benefit after strong auctions from Spain/France.Crude prices stabilise after sinking post-Saudi report, technical breakout boosts spot silver.Looking ahead, US Jobless Claims, Challenger Layoffs, US International Trade, Canadian Trade, ECB Policy Announcement; BoE DMP, Danish Holiday, Speakers including ECB President Lagarde, BoE's Greene, Fed's Kugler, Harker, Schmid & BoC's Kozicki. Earnings from Broadcom & DocuSign.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

Stocks boosted after NVIDIA's earnings and after the Manhattan-based Court of International Trade blocked President Trump's Liberation Day tariffs.NVIDIA (NVDA) shares +6% pre-market following earnings which beat on top and bottom lines despite incurring a USD 4.5bln charge in Q1; Q2 revenue outlook 45.0bln (exp. 46.4bln).US President Trump ordered US chip designers to stop selling to China, according to FT; US halts exporting aircraft engine technology and chip software to China, according to NYT.DXY firmer & havens broadly lag given the risk tone; USTs/XAU both in the red.Looking ahead, Highlights include US GDP 2nd Estimate (Q1), Core PCE Prices (Q1), Jobless Claims, SARB Policy Announcement, Swiss & Scandinavian Holiday, Speakers including Fed's Barkin, Goolsbee, Kugler & Daly, BoE's Bailey & Breeden, Supply from the US Earnings from Marvell, Costco, Dell, Gap, ULTA, Foot Locker, Best Buy & Kohl's.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

APAC stocks were mostly higher with sentiment underpinned following NVIDIA's earnings and after the Manhattan-based Court of International Trade blocked President Trump's Liberation Day tariffs.NVIDIA (NVDA) shares rose 4.9% after hours following earnings which beat on top and bottom lines despite incurring a USD 4.5bln charge in Q1; Q2 revenue outlook 45.0bln (exp. 46.4bln).US President Trump ordered US chip designers to stop selling to China, according to FT; US halts exporting aircraft engine technology and chip software to China, according to NYT.FOMC Minutes stated participants agreed they were well positioned to wait for more clarity on the outlook.European equity futures indicate a higher cash market open with Euro Stoxx 50 futures up 1.4% after the cash market closed with losses of 0.7% on Wednesday.Looking ahead, highlights include Spanish Retail Sales, Italian Industrial Sales, US GDP 2nd Estimate (Q1), Core PCE Prices (Q1), Jobless Claims, SARB Policy Announcement, Swiss & Scandinavian Holiday, Speakers including Fed's Barkin, Goolsbee, Kugler & Daly, BoE's Bailey & Breeden, Supply from Italy & US Earnings from Marvell, Costco, Dell, Gap, ULTA, Foot Locker, Best Buy & Kohl's.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

APAC stocks were marginally higher as the region took impetus from the rebound stateside; S&P 500 and Dow notched six-day win streaksEuropean equity futures indicate a positive cash market open with Euro Stoxx 50 future up 0.5% after the cash market closed flat on Monday.FX markets are broadly steady. AUD lags after the RBA delivered a 25bps cut and cut its inflation outlook.US President Trump stated that Russia and Ukraine are to immediately begin negotiations on a ceasefire and an end to the war.US House Speaker Johnson said they are almost there on the tax bill and he is very confident they will get it done.Looking ahead, highlights include German Producer Prices, Canadian Inflation, EZ Consumer Confidence, NZ Trade, G7 Finance Ministers Meeting, RBA's Bullock, BoE's Pill, ECB's Cipollone, Nagel, Fed's Bostic, Barkin, Collins, Musalem, Kugler, Daly & Hammack, Supply from Germany.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

European bourses are modestly firmer whilst US equity futures sit in negative territory.USD remains out of favour, AUD weighed on after the RBA delivered a 25bps cut (as expected) and amid discussion of a 50bps cut.JGBs briefly hit by a poor auction, fixed recovery continues into numerous Fed speakers.Crude choppy on mixed geopolitics regarding Russia/Ukraine and Iranian nuclear talks.Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei said "I don't think nuclear talks with the US will be successful", via Mehr news.Looking ahead, Canadian Inflation, NZ Trade, G7 Finance Ministers Meeting, ECB's Cipollone, Nagel, Fed's Bostic, Barkin, Collins, Musalem, Kugler, Daly & Hammack. Earnings from Home Depot & Bilibili.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

US President Trump said there was a very good meeting with China on Saturday, and many things were discussed and much agreed to, while he stated a total reset was negotiated in a friendly but constructive manner.USTR Greer said differences are not as great as previously thought, and Treasury Secretary Bessent said he looks forward to sharing details on Monday morning.Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng said trade talks were constructive, and they made substantive progress, while both sides reached an important consensus and agreed to establish a China-US trade consultation mechanism with a joint statement to be issued on May 12th.US President Tump said he will sign an executive order on Monday at 09:00EDT with prescription drug and pharmaceutical prices to be reduced almost immediately by 30%-80% and the US is to pay the same price as the nation that pays the lowest price anywhere in the world."Ukraine and European leaders said they agreed to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire on sea, land and air starting on May 12th and peace negotiations will start in that period if there is a ceasefire, while they said if Russia fails to comply, they will respond with massive sanctions and increased military aid.APAC stocks began the week with mild gains amid hopes related to a US-China trade deal after substantive progress was said to have been made during talks in Switzerland over the weekend, but with gains capped given a lack of details announced so far and with the sides to provide a joint statement later today.US equity futures gapped higher; European equity futures indicate a higher cash market open with Euro Stoxx 50 futures up 0.9% after the cash market closed with gains of 0.4% on Friday.Looking ahead, highlights include US Federal Budget, Speakers including ECB's Schnabel, BoE's Lombardelli, Greene, Mann, Taylor & Fed's Kugler, Earnings from Grifols, Almirall & Evonik.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

US and China agree to bring down reciprocal tariffs by 115ppts for 90 days, sparking immediate risk on price action; DXY, ES, Crude bid; XAU & Fixed hit.US President Trump said he will sign an executive order on Monday at 09:00EDT with prescription drug and pharmaceutical prices to be reduced almost immediately by 30%-80% and the US is to pay the same price as the nation that pays the lowest price anywhere in the world."Ukraine and European leaders said they agreed to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire on sea, land and air starting on May 12th and peace negotiations will start in that period if there is a ceasefire, while they said if Russia fails to comply, they will respond with massive sanctions and increased military aid.Stocks surge on US-Sino joint announcement, but pharmaceuticals hit by Trump.DXY and CNY surge on US-China trade; haven assets such as Bonds/JPY are in the red.Industrial commodities boosted by US-China updates; Spot gold slumps amid haven outflowLooking ahead, US Federal Budget, Speakers including BoE's Greene, Mann, Taylor & Fed's Kugler.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler discusses monetary policy outlook and her hope to keep long-run inflation expectations anchored. She speaks with Bloomberg's Francine Lacqua in Reykjavik, Iceland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US weighs a plan to slash China tariffs to as low as 50% from 145% as soon as next week, according to the New York Post citing sources. US President Trump said China tariffs can't get any higher than 145% and know it's coming down.US President Trump said, "Better go out and buy stocks now" and commented that the stock market will really rally now.US stocks closed off today's best levels amid reports that President Trump is pushing for a new top tax rate on the highest earners.APAC stocks traded with a positive bias as the region took impetus from the gains stateside, where sentiment was underpinned by trade optimism following the announcement of a UK-US trade agreement framework and President Trump's rhetoric regarding China tariffs.European equity futures indicate a marginally positive cash market open with Euro Stoxx 50 futures up 0.2% after the cash market closed with gains of 1.1% on Thursday.Looking ahead, highlights include Canadian Jobs, Speakers including BoE's Bailey & Pill, Fed's Barr, Kugler, Perli, Williams, Goolsbee & Waller, Earnings from IAG, Rightmove, Bechtle & Commerzbank.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

European stocks are firmer across the board, whilst US equity futures trade cautiously ahead of US-China talks on the weekend.USD recovery pauses for breath, JPY outperforms whilst the Kiwi lags a touch.Marked divergence as EGBs & Gilts react in full to trade updates. USTs await a barrage of Fed speak.Softer intraday Dollar keeps commodities afloat for now.Looking ahead, Canadian Jobs, Speakers including BoE's Pill, Fed's Barr, Kugler, Perli, Williams, Goolsbee & Waller.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

Theo Harvey and Mr. Benja dive deep into Ryan Coogler's Sinners, breaking down its emotional impact, religious symbolism, and potential for a full cinematic universe.Plus: box office success, cultural discussions, and trailer reactions you don't want to miss!00:00 Introduction and Weekly Recap01:38 Movie Review: Sinners02:27 Revenge of the Sith: A Nostalgic Revisit12:14 Comment Corner: Superman and DCU15:21 Box Office Analysis: Sinners31:40 Cultural and Religious Themes in Sinners45:12 Post-Credit Scene Reactions45:20 Kugler's Cinematic Universe45:42 Black Music and Cultural Roots47:08 Vampires and Black History48:37 American Vampire and Metaphors50:24 Mid-Credit and Final Scenes52:39 Movie Critique and Final Thoughts55:01 Trailer Reactions and Commentary56:43 The Last of Us Controversy01:12:37 Predator and Alien Lore01:24:33 Closing Remarks and Future PlansLink to the Full Video: https://youtu.be/AynjY8B7Msc#SinnersMovie #RyanCoogler #MovieReview #PopCultureAnalysis #CooglerCinematicUniverse #BoxOfficeTalk #MovieTrailerReactions #ShowVsBusiness #Podcast----------Show vs. Business is your weekly take on Pop Culture from two very different perspectives. Your hosts Theo and  Mr. Benja provide all the relevant info to get your week started right.Looking to start your own podcast ? The guys give their equipment google list recommendation that is updated often Sign up - https://www.showvsbusiness.com/----------Follow us on Instagram - https://instagram.com/show_vs_businessFollow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/showvsbusinessLike us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ShowVsBusinessSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuwni8la5WRGj25uqjbRwdQ/featuredFollow Theo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@therealtheoharvey Follow Mr.Benja on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@BenjaminJohnsonakaMrBenja --------

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What is your AT Story? Lived in Las Cruces, New Mexico and was a high school student and was seen by the head AT throughout high school George Westbrook became a mentor to me I became a biology premed student and then hit a dead end. Certified in 1980 Have had a great 45-year career Worked at D1, D2 and D3 levels Worked in high school and with the Dallas Cowboys One of the unique things about California is the diversity. So many different settings Started working in a faculty clinic at New Mexico State and finished at Cal State Fullerton 4500 AT in CA I only represent 3000 of those because they are the certified ones What is a unique aspect of Athletic Training in your state? We initiated our first licensure in 1986, but it got vetoed by the governor's office That has happened about 5 times since then. We have our first title protection regulation on the books right now. “You can not say you are an ATC without actually being one.” Our next step is to have all ATs registered and have licensure.   We currently have almost no enforcement other than working with the leadership and showing them the law.  But there is no penalty at this point. We field 4-5 “poser” emails per month to weed out the uncertified ATs in the secondary setting. At about 55% of ATs in secondary school. Diversity -  The state is huge Ureka at the tip of Cali vs the AT in LA are very different. We are committed to DEI efforts Public school and private school Some schools have 3-5 ATs on staff, but down the road the public school has 1 per campus. Many of our ATs work in industrial (Amazon…) and outreach to the high school. You're recruiting ATs to work in California…what is your sales pitch? There are a lot of opportunities.  The jobs being created are properly vetted and often include overtime.  The community of ATs here is amazing. The weather is second to none. Ky Kugler - California ATA - ca-at.org

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About the Guest: Ryan Kugler is an embodiment of passion turned into a successful career. Starting his journey with a stark fascination for filmmaking and Hollywood magic, Ryan was networking and producing his own film assignments by the age of 13. His early interest in film set the stage for his entrepreneurial journey. A seasoned entrepreneur, Ryan has forged a path that spans film, entrepreneurship, strategic business development, and more. Known for his tenacity to make things happen, he approaches challenges with a mindset where anything is achievable. Today, he stands as a testimony to effective communication, kindness, and an unyielding drive, with a portfolio that includes running a wholesale business and organizing large-scale events through his event company. Episode Summary: In this episode, Greg McKeown and Ryan Kugler discuss the importance of execution and how to become an executionist. They explore the qualities and skills required to be an effective executor, including the ability to make quick decisions, take initiative, and prioritize tasks. They also share insights on how to identify and hire executionists, as well as strategies for motivating and empowering employees to become more execution-oriented. The conversation highlights the significance of purpose and context in driving execution and offers practical tips for improving execution skills in various professional settings. Key Takeaways: Executionists are individuals who excel at getting things done quickly and efficiently. They possess the ability to make quick decisions, take initiative, and prioritize tasks effectively. Hiring executionists involves assessing their decision-making speed and ability to take immediate action. Indecisiveness and overthinking are red flags that indicate a lack of execution-oriented mindset. Providing purpose and context is crucial in motivating individuals to become executionists. By explaining the reasons behind tasks and projects, leaders can help employees understand the importance and urgency of their actions. The one-three-one method is a decision-making tool that can help individuals transition from non-executionists to executionists. It involves naming one problem, generating three possible solutions, and making one recommendation based on research and analysis. Compatibility between leaders and employees is essential for effective execution. Leaders should seek individuals who align with their execution-oriented mindset and can work well within the organization's execution-focused culture. Notable Quotes: "Someone who can make a decision quickly will make a decision 90% of the time correctly. And if it's not correct, they will fix it and make it 100% correct within five minutes." - Ryan Kugler "The ability to make things happen is surely one of the primary skills in all of life." - Greg McKeown Join my weekly newsletter. Learn more about my books and courses. Join The Essentialism Academy. Follow me on LinkedIn, Instagram, X, Facebook, and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices