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In hour one, hoping for good news after Barky's scary injury last night. The Heat launch a classic collab with GTA ahead of the big release. Claude rejects Hoch's advances. Plus, we preview the Canes matchup versus Clemson with Don Bailey Jr.
Sometimes the criticism stopping you has not even happened yet.You are reacting to an audience that may exist only in your head.In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex breaks down why fear of judgment keeps aspiring entrepreneurs from launching—and why real market feedback matters more than imagined opinions from spectators.It is easy to overestimate how closely other people are watching.That fear can make you delay the post, avoid the pitch, or keep the business hidden indefinitely.But the market cannot respond to something you never release.In this episode, you'll learn:• Why imagined judgment can become a powerful form of procrastination• How fear of criticism keeps valuable ideas out of the marketplace• Why actual customer feedback matters more than spectator opinions• How repeated exposure to visibility builds stronger emotional resilienceThe truth is simple:You cannot learn what the market thinks while hiding from it.Publish the offer.Make the pitch.Launch the product.Let real customers respond.Some criticism will come with greater visibility.But useful feedback gives you something fear never can:Information.Stop fighting imaginary critics.Step into the arena.Let the market decide.Your Network is your NETWORTH!Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQLinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur? Check out one of my companies below to see if we can help you:www.CashSwipe.comFREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold - The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com
Crypto News: SEC proposes new crypto custody rules for investment advisers and funds. Fiserv launches its digital asset platform on Solana, starting with Bank of North Dakota's Roughrider Coin. Evernorth clears shareholder vote ahead of Nasdaq debut with 473M XRP treasury.
Scott is in Sicily, so Zach, Ben Wolff and Edwin Kramer take the docket. Edwin checks in from a new boutique hotel on Spain's Costa Blanca, and Ben is fresh from the glamping show. The first story: Hilton's CIO says AI assistants have put online travel agencies under real threat, yet he expects personal AI agents to become commissionable channels too. The crew asks what "direct" even means when an agent that never sleeps keeps rate-shopping after the booking is made. Edwin says post-booking shopping could be a bigger disruption than the booking itself. Then Booking.com tightens how much guest data, including phone numbers, it passes to hotels. Next, Lola, the new AI travel assistant from Kayak's co-founders, wholly owned by Booking Holdings. It has a free tier, a $5 a month membership and a $25 a month VIP plan, and both paid plans need a 12-month commitment. Edwin thinks it could make the OTA stronger. Ben is highly skeptical that anyone will pay up front for perks. Then Choice Hotels buys RV club Harvest Hosts for a reported $130 million. The crew talks about farm hospitality, RVers who eventually want a real bed, and what IHG and Wyndham do next. The closer: Europe's new anti-greenwashing rules took effect September 27. Edwin explains why they are hard to police and why hotels may go quiet about sustainability instead. Plus spice of the week: a hot September in southern Europe, and why this is the moment to experiment. Your Hosts: Zach Busekrus — Journey LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachbusekrus/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behindthestays/ Scott Eddy — Global Travel & Hospitality Expert @MrScottEddy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrscotteddy/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrscotteddy/ Ben Wolff — Founder of Onera & Oasi LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-wolff/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iambenwolff/ Edwin Kramer — Luxury Hotelier Consultant & Former GM LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwinckramer/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edwinkramer/
What Private Practice Therapists Wish they Knew Before StartingI posted to Instagram asking therapists: “What's one thing you wish you'd known before going into private practice?"Thank you to all of you who participated :) I share related resources to the topics discussed below.Thank you to Paubox for sponsoring this episode. Paubox makes HIPAA-secure email and forms easy and streamlined. Check them out here:https://get.paubox.com/solutions/private-practice*Get $250 off your first year with Paubox with coupon code "SKILLS"Resources:Free Guide: Start a Private Practice in Counseling:https://tinyurl.com/y9ek9en8Video: "How to Launch a Successful Private Practice in 2026”https://youtu.be/tydi5vXa0JMVideo: "How do I Set my Fee as a New Private Practice Owner?”https://youtu.be/0iMbrdIzI5sVideo: "Startup Costs of Part Time Private Practice | Start Private Practice on a Budget”https://youtu.be/02GbDAyBWUw(This is an old one but the concepts hold up!)Video: "What you Need to Know About Quarterly Taxes for Your Practice”https://youtu.be/Eo3f2VIrbMIVideo: "Why are Therapists so Isolated?”https://youtu.be/19lcjfra0DEVideo: "How to Avoid Isolation in Private Practice”https://youtu.be/u-p7H36UK44Playlist: "Ask the Tax Expert about Private Practice Accounting"https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi4iw1FZZYrCeMCOvYxz1zfYqtNxFFnZzPlaylist: “Private Practice Marketing Strategy”https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi4iw1FZZYrAaqD-YMZm_Hc5WSZMq5WSBLINKS:*Some links are affiliate links. A percentage of purchases come back to me and help my channel immensely!
Benjamin and Chance discuss the final Apple smart display rumors with a release for the ‘HomePad' rumored for October 13, although the small square screen form factor remains puzzling. Also, leaked photos of the iPad mini and HomePod mini suggest those long-awaited updates are also imminent, John Ternus apparently wants to make Apple more nimble, and Chance has thoughts on the new Apple Watch Readiness feature. And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin argues the case for adding Touch ID to the Apple TV remote. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Square: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/happyhour. Sponsored by Notion: Learn more about how Notion can support your business, at notion.com/happyhour. Sponsored by Framer: The only free design tool that brings your ideas to the web. Visit framer.com/happyhour for 30% off a Framer Pro annual plan. Sponsored by Perplexity Computer: Start your free trial of Perplexity Computer today at pplx.ai/happyhour and experience the next phase of AI. Hosts Chance Miller @ChanceHMiller on Twitter @ChanceHMiller on Instagram @ChanceHMiller on Threads Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo on Twitter @bzamayo@mastodon.social @bzamayo on Threads Subscribe, Rate, and Review Apple Podcasts Overcast Spotify 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus Subscribe to 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus! Support Benjamin and Chance directly with Happy Hour Plus! 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus includes: Ad-free versions of every episode Pre- and post-show content Bonus episodes Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join. Feedback Submit #Ask9to5Mac questions on Twitter, Mastodon, or Threads Email us feedback and questions to happyhour@9to5mac.com Links Apple's HomePad smart home hub launching on Oct 13 with iMac G4 design – Bloomberg Leak reveals new design details about Apple's upcoming smart display Leaked images reveal new Apple TV 4K, HomePod mini New iPad mini details revealed in latest leak Leak reveals new iPhone Duo features not yet announced Apple releases iOS 27.0.1 for iPhone, here's what's new John Ternus wants to reshape Apple, here's how
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► Want to work with Randy directly: https://randygage.com/breakthroughu/ ► Prefer audio? Get the podcast https://randygage.com/podcast Randy has had a front-row seat to a lot of businesses that didn't make it, and he never once found laziness on the autopsy table. These were people working eighty-hour weeks, doing all the right things. They just did them in the wrong order.There's a correct sequence for taking a business or a new offer to market. Six decisions, and the order isn't a suggestion — get decision three wrong and your pricing in decision four is guaranteed to be wrong too. Randy calls this the Go-to-Market Order of Operations, and in this episode he walks you through all six.What you'll learn:- Why "who's your customer?" is the wrong first question- The one thing that has to be true before you ever set a price- Why your offer isn't converting (and it's not the copy)- The step everybody wants to start with — and why starting there burns cash- How to build a business the market comes to, instead of one you have to chase customers forLinks Randy mentioned here:► Wealth without Apology: https://a.co/d/04ij5OZi► Radical Rebirth: https://a.co/d/05QwAJ5j► Public Speaking and Presentations Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFLmOIg49mbM&si=ZrNEBlLSx9haeRKnWho is This Guy?Randy isn't some influencer who listened to a couple podcasts and started posting hot takes. He's the streetwise founder of Prosperity Factory, Inc., who has been building and scaling businesses for more than 40 years. Randy has authored 16 bestselling books, translated into 25+languages, including his latest—Wealth Without Apology—and spoken to more than 2 million people across 50 countries. He's been inducted into both the Speaker Hall of Fame and Direct Selling Hall of Fame.But none of that is why people follow him. They follow him because he calls BS…and says what most people are too afraid to admit. When he's not rocking the stage or building his next project, you'll probably find him coaching a softball team somewhere.Connect with Randy:X: x.com/Randy_Gage Instagram: instagram.com/randy_gageFacebook: facebook.com/randygage
Einmal einen Kurs aufnehmen und das Geld kommt rein, während du in der Praxis stehst. So habe ich mir das auch vorgestellt. Dann saß ich in Los Angeles und konnte mich mit meinem Kurs nicht mal über Wasser halten. In dieser Folge beantworte ich die Frage, die ich immer wieder höre: „Kevin, soll ich einen Online-Kurs machen?“ Du erfährst, woher die Käufer kommen müssen, warum so viele Teilnehmer einen Kurs nie beenden und wie viel Arbeit im Support und im nächsten Launch steckt. Danach rechne ich dir vor, was realistischer ist: jeden Monat 100 Kurse für 99 Euro verkaufen oder vier Menschen für je 2.500 Euro begleiten. Das sind Beispielzahlen, setz gerne deine eigenen ein. Am Ende bekommst du eine Aufgabe: Schreib dir drei Klienten auf, die du gern länger begleitet hättest, und notiere zu jedem, was er nach dem letzten Termin noch gebraucht hätte. Kostenfreies Beratungsgespräch buchen: https://kg-consulting.net Fragen zur Folge? Schreib mir auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevingross.official/ Wenn dir die Folge gefallen hat, hinterlass dem Podcast gerne eine 5-Sterne-Bewertung auf Spotify oder Apple Podcasts. Kapitel: 00:00 Der Traum vom Kurs, der von allein läuft 00:36 Willkommen zu Folge 55 01:33 Mein Instagram-Kurs und die Zeit in Los Angeles 02:59 Frage 1: Woher kommen die Käufer? 04:19 Frage 2: Weißt du, wie ein guter Kurs aufgebaut wird? 05:01 Warum viele den Kurs nicht durchziehen 05:43 Support und der nächste Kurs 06:41 100 Kurse oder vier Klienten: die Rechnung 07:19 „So viel zahlt mir keiner“ 08:00 „Meine Arbeit geht nicht online“ 08:39 Für wen sich ein Kurs eignet 09:37 Deine Aufgabe 10:03 Ausblick auf die nächste Folge
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SiliconANGLE reported that CScale launched as a scale up interconnect startup with $188 million in funding. The company enters a market shaped by AI cluster growth, where buyers weigh Ethernet, InfiniBand, and optical options to reduce bottlenecks. Incumbents including Nvidia, Broadcom, Cisco, Arista, AMD, and Intel are investing across hardware and software stacks. Startups such as Ayar Labs and Lightmatter are pursuing photonic links to cut power per bit. Large funding rounds in this sector support long development cycles, standards compliance, and software enablement. Buyers prioritize stability, telemetry, predictable latency, and total cost of ownership as they plan multi year deployments.Learn more on this news by visiting us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What happens when the Tribulation begins?In Part 5 of Calvary's Wednesday night End Times series, Pastor George Sawyer walks through Revelation 6 and the opening of the seven seals, connecting John's vision to Daniel's 70th week, the Rapture, the rise of the Antichrist, and the unfolding of God's prophetic timeline.Pastor Sawyer explains the seven-year Tribulation as the final “week” of Daniel's 70 weeks, divided into two distinct halves. He also teaches through the chronological structure of Revelation, showing how the seven seals, seven trumpets, and seven bowls unfold as successive judgments.At the center of Revelation 5 is the scroll sealed with seven seals, described as the title deed to the earth and representing the completion of God's redemptive plan. The question is asked: Who is worthy to open the scroll? The answer is Jesus Christ, the Lamb who alone is worthy.From there, Revelation 6 begins to unfold.The first six seals reveal a sobering progression: the rise of the Antichrist, global warfare, famine and economic collapse, widespread death, the persecution and martyrdom of believers, and cosmic signs pointing toward divine intervention. Pastor Sawyer also connects these events with Jesus' teaching in Matthew 24 and explains the distinction between the rider on the white horse in Revelation 6 and Jesus Christ returning on the white horse in Revelation 19.The study also looks ahead to Revelation 7, where a parenthetical passage describes those who are saved during the Tribulation, including the 144,000 Jewish evangelists, before the seventh seal introduces a striking moment of silence in heaven and prepares the way for the trumpet judgments.This message is a serious study of biblical prophecy, but it is also a reminder that God remains sovereign over history. The purpose of understanding the End Times is not to live in fear, but to live with faith, discernment, urgency, and readiness.Scriptures discussed include: Revelation 5–7, Daniel 9, Matthew 24, and related passages concerning the Rapture, Tribulation, Antichrist, and return of Christ.WATCH. LEARN. STAY READY.For more messages, Bible teaching, and resources from Calvary Assembly, visit calvaryassembly.org.00:00 Tribulation Kickoff00:17 Daniel 70 Weeks Chart02:46 Reading Revelation Five04:48 Scroll Title Deed06:34 Seven Seals Meaning08:46 Two Halves Timeline11:23 Church Removed Antichrist16:41 Antichrist Prophecies22:17 Judgment Mercy Ends25:31 First Seal White Horse26:07 Matthew 24 Parallels26:46 First Seal Antichrist Rises27:15 Rapture Chaos Explained28:49 White Horse vs Jesus32:19 Second Seal Global War33:17 Third Seal Famine Economy36:16 Fourth Seal Death Unleashed39:16 Fifth Seal Martyrs Cry Out42:42 Sixth Seal Divine Upheaval44:39 Chapter Seven Saved Multitudes46:49 Seventh Seal Heaven Silent48:47 Wrap Up Seven Seals
Veteran journalist Crystal Orderson joined Clarence Ford on air for an overview of stories from the continent. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour-long programme shares and reflects a broad array of perspectives. It is inspirational, passionate and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling motivated and empowered. Known for his love of jazz and golf, Clarrie covers a range of themes including relationships, heritage and philosophy. Popular segments include Barbs’ Wire at 9:30 am (Mon-Thurs) and The Naked Scientist at 9:30 on Fridays. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Views & News with Clarence Ford Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to Views and News with Clarence Ford broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/erjiQj2 or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/BdpaXRn Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Building a successful business is only half the journey. Protecting your marriage while you're building it is the real challenge.In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Dr. Alisa Whyte continues her discussion with Robert and Kay Lee Fukui, founders of Power Couples by Design™, diving into the everyday habits that keep entrepreneurial marriages healthy.From communication and conflict resolution to resentment, emotional safety, faith, identity, and intentional connection, this episode is packed with practical wisdom every entrepreneur—and every couple—can apply immediately.Robert and Kay Lee openly share the systems they use in their own marriage, including weekly business meetings, daily connection rituals, healthy boundaries, code words for difficult conversations, and the importance of protecting individual identity while building a shared vision.Whether you're building a business together or simply trying to keep your relationship strong while pursuing ambitious goals, this conversation offers a roadmap for thriving at work and at home.In this episode you'll learn: • Why being together isn't the same as being connected • How resentment quietly destroys relationships • The communication habit that changed their marriage • Creating emotional safety during conflict • Protecting your identity outside your business • Why faith creates resilience during difficult seasons • The daily habits that strengthen connectionExclusive Free Resource for ListenersFree Assessment: Tandem Marriage & Business Assessment — Discover where your business and personal relationship stand.Connect with Robert & Kay Lee FukuiOfficial Website: marriedentrepreneur.coBook: Tandem: The Married Entrepreneurs' Guide for Greater Work-Life BalancePodcast: Thriving In Tandem™ PodcastMedia Kit: Robert & Kay Lee Fukui Media KitMusicMusic licensed through Soundstripe:Code: AEQTXJWIZYBD3DYF"Success isn't just what you build. It's who you become—and who you're building it with."Send us Fan MailReady to turn your message into a profitable speaking career? Join Dr. Karim Ellis for a FREE live masterclass and discover the proven strategies to get booked, increase your influence, and build a speaking business that creates lasting impact and income. Reserve your seat today: https://thegpsspeakersacademy.com/freeclassSupport the show
What happens after the launch excitement fades?You've written the book. You've announced it. You've posted about it. Maybe you've done a few interviews.Then comes the harder question.How do you keep people interested without feeling as if you're promoting your book over and over again?This week on Book Marketing Mentors, I talk with Karlyn Ankrom, founder and lead strategist of Oh Snap! Social, creator of the Fan Firestarter Framework, and the Expert Excellence Engine.Karlyn works with nonfiction authors who know they should be using social media but would rather do almost anything else.Her approach starts with an idea many authors miss.Your finished book isn't just something to sell. It's a rich source of ideas, conversations, stories, and opportunities waiting to be used.We explore how to turn what you've already written into content people want to engage with, without posting every day or constantly asking people to buy your book.You'll also hear why chasing followers can distract you from what matters, how platforms such as Substack, LinkedIn, and Instagram can support different goals, and why the people already paying attention to you could be far more valuable than a much larger audience.In this episode, you'll discover:Why your book launch is where the real marketing startsThe overlooked content hiding inside your finished manuscriptWhy more followers may not be the answerHow often you really need to show up to stay visibleWhat makes readers stop scrolling and start paying attentionThe simple shift that makes social media feel less like promotion and more like connectionIf social media has started to feel like another exhausting item on your book marketing list, this conversation could change how you think about it.Keeping your book visible doesn't mean promoting it harder.Tune in to discover how better conversations can create more attention, stronger connections, and new opportunities for your book.Here's how to connect with Karlyn:Post-Publication Presence Webinar: How to Stay Visible Without Burning OutWebsiteLInkedIn | FaceBook | Instagram*************************************************************************What Should I Do When Book Marketing Feels Overwhelming?You poured your heart into writing your book because you wanted to make a difference. It deserves to be discovered.If marketing feels confusing, frustrating, or like you're spinning your wheels, the Author Influencer Circle will help you build authority, attract opportunities, and market your book with clarity and confidence.Learn more about the Author Influencer Circle and discover how your book can open doors to speaking, clients, partnerships, and meaningful income.*************************************************************************
If you've had success in business and yet you feel like you're starting over in many ways and need to go back to those foundational pieces, TDE can be so supportive for you—just like it was for Taylor. Taylor Thompson has been an entrepreneur for 15 years. When her Instagram account got hacked, she had to start over completely. With the help of TDE, she grew to 80 followers and went on to have a $4,500 launch to that brand new, COLD audience—by getting her message dialed in first. I feel very connected to Taylor's story because I felt very similarly when I came back to business postpartum. And if you're in that comeback season, this episode's really gonna hit. → Apply for TDE: https://meganyelaney.com/tde → Follow Taylor on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businesswithtaylor → Connect with Meg on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meganyelaney/ → Get the full show notes (with all the links) here: https://meganyelaney.com/2026/09/30/successful-new-instagram-account-and-launch-to-cold-audience
There are more than a quarter million Somali Americans in the U.S. and more than 80,000 in Minnesota. The diaspora is a frequent target of attacks from the White House down to online influencers and commenters. Two Minnesota journalists aim to combat racist misinformation and fill coverage gaps with true stories about Somali American life, with a new digital platform called The Somali Brief. Founder Mukhtar Ibrahim has been rethinking how to cover immigrant communities in Minnesota for years. He worked for the Star Tribune and at MPR News before founding Sahan Journal in 2019. Journalist Ubah Ali became the Twin Cities' first Somali-American TV news reporter when she started at WCCO a few years ago. Now, she's lead reporter for The Somali Brief. They joined MPR News host Nina Moini to talk about the new venture.
Alex Bovee, CEO and co-founder of C1.ai (formerly ConductorOne), returns for his third appearance on Identity at the Center. Alex walks Jim and Jeff through the rebrand to C1.ai and why the .ai matters: identity now covers humans, workloads, and agents. The conversation opens on launch week and the new App Hub, built around a question many CIOs and CISOs are facing. What happens when everyone in the company becomes a builder and vibe-coded apps start running critical workflows?From there, Alex frames the difference between humans, software, and agents using two dimensions, trustworthiness and determinism, and explains why agents that "goal max" call for runtime enforcement instead of relying only on after-the-fact reviews. He breaks down the Hugging Face breach, where an OpenAI agent under evaluation escaped its sandbox in pursuit of better eval results, and lays out six control points for agent security: identity, the harness, network egress, data and tools, the LLM gateway, and credentials.The group also covers why IGA fundamentals speed up AI adoption, three buckets of agents (SaaS, enterprise, and personal productivity), agents evaluating other agents, governed swim lanes over shutting things down, and the slept-on problem of credentials sprawling across endpoints. Plus girl dads, boy families, and the return of the Royal Octopus.Made possible with support from C1. Learn more at c1.ai/idacConnect with Alex: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexbovee/Learn more about C1: https://www.c1.ai/idacConnect with us on LinkedIn:Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com00:00 Intro00:33 Welcome back, Alex Bovee01:28 From ConductorOne to C1 and the .ai rebrand04:14 Launch week and the App Hub07:07 Farm-to-table software and the limits of off-the-shelf SaaS09:56 The real risks of vibe-coded apps12:52 Humans, software, and agents: trust and determinism17:10 UARs matter more for agents17:59 What happened in the Hugging Face breach21:23 Six control points for securing agents25:38 Where should teams focus first?31:33 Meeting customers where they are33:02 Why IGA basics come before AI adoption34:27 AI accelerates bad IAM35:45 Governance versus business speed37:51 SaaS, enterprise, and personal productivity agents41:19 Runtime enforcement and agents evaluating agents44:22 Can you train an agent not to goal max?47:33 Governed swim lanes, not shutdowns50:33 Publishing a vibe-coded app through App Hub53:03 The slept-on credential problem56:04 Girl dads, boy families, and the Royal Octopus1:00:54 Wrap-upIDAC, Identity at the Center, Jeff Steadman, Jim McDonald, Alex Bovee, C1, C1.ai, ConductorOne, Sponsor Spotlight, identity and access management, IAM, identity governance, IGA, AI agents, agentic AI, agentic enterprise, non-human identity, NHI, workload identity, machine identity, vibe coding, App Hub, Hugging Face breach, OpenAI, agent evals, goal maxing, runtime enforcement, runtime security, MCP, MCP gateway, LLM gateway, network egress, agent harness, just-in-time credentials, secrets management, shadow AI, user access reviews, UAR, joiner mover leaver, delegated authorization
Kim St. Onge and Marc Cox host Kim on a Whim, sponsored by Missouri Brush Control. The hosts examine the September 29, 2026 launch of the federal America.gov digital portal, an artificial intelligence initiative designed to streamline access to federal agencies, passport application guidance, and federal job searches via USAJOBS. The segment reviews Associated Press reporting on chatbot responses generated by the platform regarding federal records, historical constitutional amendments, and administrative data sources. The hosts conclude with a discussion on artificial intelligence terminology, energy grid demand, and public policy debates surrounding regional data center infrastructure development. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags: #971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #KimonAWhim #AmericaGov #DataCenters
Hour 3 opens with Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge introducing the station's 2026 Missouri Voter Guide, available on 971talk.com. Cox provides analysis on statewide ballot measures, detailing arguments regarding Missouri Amendment 6 alongside early voting schedules and voter turnout projections analyzed in CNN polling. The news roundup features audio commentary from Karoline Leavitt discussing political campaign strategy, alongside U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee questioning directed at Special Counsel Jack Smith by Senator John Kennedy. The segment highlights the federal America.gov digital portal, evaluating artificial intelligence tools, online passport renewal services, and administrative data processing. Derrick Morgan, Executive Vice President of The Heritage Foundation, joins the show to examine state fuel tax relief initiatives, state motor fuel excise tax suspensions, global petroleum refining capacity, and diesel storage dynamics. Morgan concludes with analysis of U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee proceedings and municipal employment requirements for homeschooled emergency service applicants. Bob Eno, Chairman of the St. Charles County Republican Central Committee, previews the committee's Get Out the Vote rally scheduled for October 1, 2026, at Old Hickory Golf Club, featuring guest speakers Jamie Reed and State Senator Nick Schroer, alongside analysis of proposed Missouri Amendments 3 and 6. On Kim on a Whim (sponsored by Missouri Brush Control), the hosts evaluate post-mistrial court motions in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, examining defense arguments presented before Judge William Sullivan and hearing dates set for November 2, 2026. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags: #971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #MissouriVoterGuide #DerrickMorgan #LindsayClancy
The September 30, 2026 edition of The Marc Cox Morning Show opens with comprehensive coverage of U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee hearing proceedings concerning Special Counsel Jack Smith. Hosts Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge examine questioning by U.S. Senators Eric Schmitt, Josh Hawley, Ted Cruz, John Kennedy, and John Cornyn regarding federal special counsel oversight, subpoenaed congressional communications, and Department of Justice appointment timelines. The hosts review media coverage surrounding Senator Schmitt's examination of hearing transcript details. The broadcast introduces the station's official 2026 Missouri Voter Guide, available on 971talk.com. The guide provides structural analysis on statewide ballot measures, including Amendment 3, Amendment 6, Amendment 7, Amendment 8, and Proposition A. Bob Eno, Chairman of the St. Charles County Republican Central Committee, previews the committee's October 1, 2026 Get Out the Vote rally at Old Hickory Golf Club featuring guest speakers Jamie Reed and State Senator Nick Schroer. On Kim on a Whim (sponsored by Missouri Brush Control), the hosts analyze the launch of the federal America.gov digital portal and examine post-mistrial court motions in the Massachusetts murder trial of Lindsay Clancy. The show details internal revenue updates regarding federal "Trump Accounts" savings auto-enrollment, electric grid capacity filings by Ameren Missouri, and the U.S. Navy's selection of Boeing St. Louis to build the sixth-generation F/A-XX carrier-based fighter aircraft. Derrick Morgan, Executive Vice President of The Heritage Foundation, evaluates state fuel tax suspensions and petroleum refining dynamics. Comedian and Fox News host Jimmy Failla and Fox Business Network co-anchor Taylor Riggs deliver commentary on national political media and macroeconomic indicators. In the final segment, Tom Shaw of the Tom Shaw Foundation, Curtis Barks of St. Charles County BackStoppers, and Chief Bob Rankosky preview the October 11, 2026 Freedom Walk for Charities in Defiance, Missouri. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags: #971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #EricSchmitt #MissouriVoterGuide #TrumpAccounts #BoeingSTL #BackStoppers
In this episode of The Sound of Economics, Yuyun Zhan and Alicia García-Herrero are joined by Kristy Loke to examine how China governs artificial intelligence and what that means for the global AI race.Relevant research: García-Herrero, A. and T. Storella (2026) 'China's artificial intelligence goals and strategic choices for Europe', Analysis 24/2026, Bruegel García-Herrero, A. (2026) 'Tough choices ahead as the US pushes a global artificial-intelligence divide', First Glance, Bruegel García-Herrero, A. (2026) 'China Treats AI as Comprehensive Strategy and That Makes a Big Difference', Op-ed, CommonWealth Magazine Loke, K. (2026) 'China's AI Safety Catch-Up Is Hiding in Plain Sight', Opinion, The Wire China Loke, K. and S. Casper (2026) 'The AI Issue America and China Can Cooperate On Now', Opinion, The Wire China Héigeartaigh, S. and K. Loke (2026) 'China isn't racing to artificial general intelligence — but U.S. companies are', Opinion, The Wire China Cunningham, R. and K. Loke (2026) 'Why America's AI Dream Is Failing to Launch', article, The Information Siddiqui, S., K. Loke, S. Clare, M. Lu, A. Richardson, L. Ibrahim, C. McGlynn and J. Ding (2025) 'Promising Topics for US–China Dialogues on AI Safety and Governance', Research paper, Oxford This episode is part of the ZhōngHuá Mundus series of The Sound of Economics. ZhōngHuá Mundus is a newsletter by Bruegel, bringing you monthly analysis of China in the world, as seen from Europe. Sign up now to receive it in your mailbox!
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Meta smart glasses bugs, privacy worries and region limits fill the Double Tap inbox, and Steven Scott and Shaun Preece work through them with blind listeners. The episode also marks the launch of Double Tap Live, a new 24/7 radio channel at DoubleTapOnAir.com.Listeners are running into the same Meta AI bug: an "available settings have changed" notice that switches Meta AI off. Callum and Gordon have lost the UK voices, Melissa finds the Meta AI app hard to use with VoiceOver, and Gordon says the microphone fix on his Adventurer glasses only partly works. Brian explains how he set up Meta glasses for a 93-year-old woman, including a Wi-Fi automation that opens the Meta AI app for her.Kevin wants people to stop calling smart glasses "pervert glasses", and the hosts discuss whether news coverage of blind users helps. Maya in South Africa gets "not available in your region" from Meta AI, which leads to a talk about unclear feature rollouts, the need for tech from outside the US, and learning to write Braille as well as read it. Shaun also explains why Oorion can be too chatty when it warns about obstacles.Camille tests the new AirPods in strong wind. John asks why blind users should care about touchscreens on Google Books, and there's news that Google plans to phase out ChromeOS by 2034. To finish, Trevor explains how the show helped him write and publish his first novel as a blind author, using AI as an accessible editing tool.Chapters0:00 – Welcome and the Double Tap Live launch3:08 – Meta AI "available settings have changed" bug and Oorion11:03 – Setting up Meta glasses for a 93-year-old17:24 – Smart glasses privacy and public perception27:56 – AMI Scholarship for students with a disability30:21 – Meta AI region limits and learning Braille38:16 – Meta app settings, microphone fixes and missing UK voices44:42 – AirPods in the wind47:27 – Google Books, touchscreens and the end of ChromeOS52:32 – A blind author's AI-assisted writing workflowCall to ActionListen to Double Tap Live around the clock at DoubleTapOnAir.com/live or ask your smart speaker for it. Send us your thoughts on Meta glasses, Braille or anything else, and subscribe so you don't miss an episode.Relevant LinksDouble Tap Live: https://doubletaponair.com/liveAMI Scholarship Program: https://www.ami.ca/scholarshipOorion: https://www.oorion.fr/enEchoVision by AGIGA: https://agiga.ai/ ----Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedinSubscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheartAbout Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited."Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
I Didn't Know I Needed Blizzcon - Ep 45 SOLO QUEUE DISCORD available at: https://discord.gg/nXQVqERcSU Show Notes Welcome to Episode 45! – 2:03 Let's just get to Blizzcon stuff. News – 8:03 Blizzard news is dominated by Blizzcon announcements and the follow-up announcements. Here are the non-Warcraft announcements in order of how they affect me multiplied by their hype factor. Then we get into the good stuff. Overwatch Reveal – 16:54 I am not an Overwatch person. They announced a new somebody after a cool cinematic. Don't ask me the name of the hero. Heroes of the Storm Reveal – 18:22 You can ask me the name of the new hero in HotS, it's Xal'atath! With another on the horizon, HotS is back! Hearthstone Reveal – 23:30 Hearthstone was my entry to Blizzard games. There is a new expansion coming soon diving back into the Black Empire. Also, I invent my second Blizzard game in back-to-back episodes—Hearthstone Classic! Who's with me?! Diablo Reveals – 29:10 Never really played Diablo, but with a Netflix show and an intriguing announcement of Diablo V, I'm open, or will be in 2029 when it arrives. Starcraft Reveal – 35:27 Also not a Starcraft player, but dude…did you see that cinematic?! An open-world, story-driven shooter game just might pull me into the SC universe. Retail WoW Reveals – 49:12 All of the news related to the five remaining patches coming in Midnight. 12.2 news – 49:44 12.2.5 news – 1:02:53 12.2.7 news – 1:04:57 12.1.5 news – 1:06:04 12.1.7 news – 1:06:58 Talebound Game Mode – 1:07:12 New standalone game mode that is definitely not Plunderstorm. Looking forward to this as a solo player! Next Remix is…Wrath! – 1:13:33 Not Shadowlands, we are heading back to Northrend to speedrun it all before the story returns to Northrend for The Last Titan. The Last Titan Teaser – 1:14:56 Slightly unexpected and thin on any details, this brief cinematic definitely teases what's on the horizon. Giant titan robots. Warcraft III…What? – 1:22:22 An expansion for what now? The new campaigns added to Warcraft III give us insight into the fall of Lorderon and set up the story at the opening of the next new way to play World of Warcraft… WoW Forever! – 1:28:43 Finally, we put the moniker “Classic+” to bed once and for all. WoW Forever has enchanted a large portion of the WoW player base and this is only beta. Launch is November 4. So excited for this sweet spot combination of Classic and Retail, possibly greater than the sum of its parts. So, What is the Character Limit in WoW Forever? – 1:58:40 There are 52 possible combinations of race and class in WoW Forever as of the beta. Does the character limit allow you to try them all? At this moment, yes! Seems the cap is 70, just like Retail. “What have you done lately?” – 2:05:18 A little bit of my bumping around in retail and switching the main back to feral druid for the rest of Midnight and beyond. Main Topic – Highlights of My Blizzcon! – 2:13:26 Talking through my own experiences with the people I met at Blizzcon! Closing Thoughts – 2:39:21 What Blizzcon meant to me. Go figure, set the announcements and the decorations and the hype aside. Blizzcon is about the community and the people you know or are about to know. I fully intend to return. And if you need to know someone at Blizzcon before you commit to going, I will be that person. And, a couple of changes coming to the show, the kind that might make it more interesting to watch on YouTube. Stay tuned. Outro – 2:24:51 • Thanks to Blizzard for the amazing music and sound, to OGRE for intro/outro music, my lovely and supportive wife, Podbean for hosting the show, and YOU for listening. • Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/soloqueuewow • Thank you to contributing patrons Andrew, Righteous Bandy, ThatSkyGuy, Cyn, Snek of Voldun, Metacognition, Jeru, Raven, Greybeard, Pasta Matt, Luch, and Rak! • And thanks to free members Max, Eddie, Bear, Friends of Wumpus, Sean, Curro, AehanNahkriin, Guardian Sandy, Alice, Don, Kamil, Eric, Wednesday, Case, TJ, Denethar, TheChampz, Michelle, Donald, AggroManagement, Brian, William, Uihu, and welcome to Bob, Matthew, Willis, Aaron, Greyborn Herc, and Taco Makes Noods! • Subscribe to the podcast at your podcast feed of choice, Apple, Spotify, and all the rest. Leave a 5-star rating and a written review to help grow Solo Queue. • You can contact me at soloqueuewow at gmail.com, Bluesky, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. I am @sweeperdave on Discord (and also Twitch…) where you can join the Solo Queue Discord channel. “I will see you out there."
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Technology can be powerful, but it cannot fix a broken organization.In this episode of the Authority On Demand Podcast (formerly Authors On Mission Podcast), host Danielle Hutchinson speaks with Dustin Domerese, founder of Dynamic Consultants Group and author of Last Chance Launch, about why technology projects fail and what organizations can do differently.With years of experience working on technology implementations, Dustin explains that many failed projects have little to do with the technology itself. Internal conflicts, poor communication, lack of alignment, broken processes, and the inability to speak up can all cause a project to go off track.Dustin also shares why he believes projects need their own set of rights, including the freedom to change direction when the original solution is no longer the right one.Key Takeaways:
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I Coach You Through Your Real Business Questions Welcome to Hey Amy, where you send me your business question by voice message and I coach you through it on the show. Want to be next? Leave me a voicemail at http://amyporterfield.com/heyamy. Today's Lineup: 00:47 Rebecca: Why does my launch open strong and then stall with no last-day surge? 05:59 Stephanie: What topics should my first challenge cover? 08:47 Brenda: How can I market my course better now that it's on evergreen? RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Leave Me a Hey Amy Voicemail MotionMail Deadline Funnel Click here to try Manychat Pro free for 30 days with code AMYPORTERFIELD You want to hit your first million dollar year. I've watched a lot of women get close and plateau. My Free Training teaches the one framework that took me from half a million to my first million (and now $139M in revenue). If you're ready to break through that plateau, click here to save your spot.MORE FROM ME Follow me on Instagram @amyporterfield SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more entrepreneurs who need these insights.
This week on Catalyst, Tammy is joined by Shulagna Dasgupta, a fellow podcast host who spent over two decades at Accenture on human capital, talent, and operating models, most recently as vice chair advising CEOs through major transformations. She left this past June to launch her podcast, AI-isms, and to found Ochin, an AI advisory firm helping organizations navigate transformation. Tammy and Shulagna tackle the question so many leaders are sitting with: if your organization went tech-first, automated hard, and treated people as an afterthought, can you actually recover? Shulagna's answer is yes. She argues that for the first time, value and human advantage aren't in opposition. Her prescription for making that pivot: get explicit about intention, replace fear with real psychological safety, and above all, get CXOs hands-on building with AI themselves rather than just prompting it, since that's what shifts how they design programs for everyone else.Please note that the views expressed may not necessarily be those of NTT DATALinks: Shulagna Dasgupta OchinAI-isms Podcast Learn more about Launch by NTT DATASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
There's a strange contradiction a lot of men live with: We desperately want someone to know we're struggling—but we keep telling everyone we're fine. We get really good at smiling, showing up, taking care of everyone else, and convincing the people around us that everything is okay. Then we wonder why nobody really knows us. This week, Victor and I talk about:
Send us Fan MailSustainable packaging sounds simple until you're the one trying to figure out what "sustainable" actually means for your product. In this episode, Peter Mohr, Director of Business Development at Eco Enclose, sits down with Stephanie, breaks it all down. Peter has spent nearly a decade in packaging after starting his career running Naturally Boulder.Together, Peter and Stephanie get into the real questions founders should be asking their packaging suppliers, from material thickness to certifications to what happens at end of life. And it's not always obvious or easy to navigate. They discuss why compostable isn't always the win it sounds like, how post-consumer recycled content works, and, most importantly, how the right questions can lower your costs and your environmental impact at the same time.And, here they are...The 9 questions to ask your packaging supplier:Does my product actually need this material?Do I need all of this material in my package?Can we go thinner on the film (say, 4.5 mil down to 3.5 mil)?Can we go lighter on the board (say, 22-point down to 18-point)?Can you provide certification for that?What is the package made out of?Do you have the certifications to back that up?Are there more sustainable or environmentally friendly alternatives?What does the end of life look like for this package?
Nearly a century ago, thousands of Minneapolis workers went on strike in the middle of the Great Depression. It turned violent and police shot dozens of strikers, killing two. Members of a Teamsters local were fighting for union recognition, better wages and limits on their working hours. The strike ultimately helped turn Minneapolis into what was known as a union town. Now, author John Hanson has written a new book about the strike, called “Fight & Win: Minneapolis Teamsters Strike, 1934." He joined MPR News host Nina Moini to talk about his personal connection to the story.
If you spend the next 30 minutes with me, you stop guessing where your inventory is and start protecting your margins from silent data gaps. Amazon just launched a unified platform to sync sales across eBay, Shopify, and TikTok Shop. It sounds like an efficiency win, but it creates a critical vulnerability. When Amazon holds the data, you lose visibility. I have seen this pattern constantly. Operators think centralization means control. It means convenience. And convenience has a price tag. We have seen it happen when Amazon MCF reporting flags a discrepancy that eats into your cash flow. This is not a news recap. It is a warning. I break down why data gaps are quietly eating your margins when you connect TikTok Shop to Amazon FBA. I share the exact audit process I use to catch these errors before they cost you money. You will learn how to audit your MCF tracking numbers daily for the first thirty days after connecting TikTok Shop. You will understand why centralization is a tool, not a strategy. You will see how to protect your brand when you go multichannel. This is for sellers at every level, from those doing ten thousand a month to those doing ten million. The risk is the same. The fix is simple. But you have to do it. If any of this hits close to home, you already know the risk. Centralization is a tool. It is not a strategy. And you do not need to guess your way through it. Get involved in The Voltage 3. For twenty years, I have built and managed brands at every level. I left IBM in 2007 to run my own ecommerce operation. I know what happens when you rely on someone else to track your inventory. It costs you. It costs your margins. It costs your time. Listen to this episode on The High Voltage Business Builders Podcast. Then audit your MCF tracking numbers today. Do not wait for the discrepancy to hit your bank account. Protect your brand. Protect your cash flow. Protect your business. Get involved in the Amazon CEO Playbook for $24.95 at voltagedm.com/blueprint: https://voltagedm.com/blueprint?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=show_notes&utm_campaign=ep401
America's Favorite Rocket Scientist™ and Big Brain Smart Head™ Bob Luzenski joins Rafe to discuss the very recent (yesterday!) Starship Superheavy flight, this one complete with an achieved orbit, payload deployment, de-orbiting, and an entertaining splashdown.Bob discusses the nuances of the launch and all the parts of the flight and tells us why this one is important in the grand scheme of the current state of space technology.We also get an update on the topics that were discussed in Episode 304: crash landings on the moon, satellite rescues, and Blue Origins launchpad reconstruction.#bufnagle #space #startship #starlink #satellites #orbitalmechanics #reachingforthestars*****As always, you can reach the Buf at bufnagle@bufnagle.com*****As you know, this is an independent podcast so your hosts also carry all the expenses of running this podcast. As such, some of you have asked how you can help out. Well, here's the answer: support us on Buy Me a Coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/bufnagleOn this page, you can do a really nice thing like send us a couple dollars to help cover the cost of recording and hosting and microphones and research and all that. Any little bit really helps! Thank you in advance!!!
Aviation Week Military Space Editor Vivienne Machi reflects on what we learned at AFA on space and the Iran war, as well as launch concerns for the Space Force and how that resonates with what Executive Editor for Defense and Space Robert Wall heard at World Space Business Week.
Trump's White House just launched America.Gov, an AI front door for federal services built by the National Design Studio and powered by Gemini and Grok. We break down who is behind it, what it means for privacy and digital ID, and whether this is the start of a massive AI and crypto program.~This episode is sponsored by iTrust Capital~iTrustCapital | Get $100 Funding Reward + No Monthly Fees when you sign up using our custom link! ➜ https://bit.ly/iTrustPaul00:00 Intro00:10 Sponsor: iTrust Capital00:45 Trump announces America.gov01:35 Website02:40 Crypto clues04:05 Oil vs yields04:30 Mark Cudmore: What changed?05:40 Reason to hike or hold?07:20 Mark Yusko: Rate hikes are bullish for Bitcoin08:50 Surpassing Dotcom era09:30 Rare gold drop10:30 AVAX Surge11:30 Why Lynq chose AVAX?13:00 BMNR: Under the radar#Crypto #Bitcoin #Ethereum~Trump's America.gov The Start Of A Massive AI Crypto Program?
Send us Fan MailA disappointing launch or sales event can make you question your price, your offer, your marketing, and your entire business model before you've had time to look at what happened.In this episode of The Mothered Business, I'm walking you through how to assess a workshop, webinar, or launch that didn't bring in the sales you hoped for. Where did the right people stop moving forward? Did they register but miss the event? Did the topic attract people who weren't ready for your offer? Did qualified buyers understand the invitation? Was there enough follow-up for them to make a decision?We'll talk about:Why registrations measure curiosity, rather than readiness to buyHow to locate the gap between attendance, buyer fit, offer clarity, and sales conversationsThe four-column exercise I use to separate results from assumptionsWhy you should finish the follow-up before declaring the event a failureHow to decide whether you want to improve this sales path or build a different oneYou're allowed to be disappointed. You're also allowed to decide you no longer want to sell through live launches, but I'm here to remind you that you owe it to yourself to look at ALL the information and make that choice intentionally versus an emotionally responsive one.If you would like to learn more about The Mothered Business Mastermind, click here. Want to download the 15 minute CEO Map? If you only have 15 minutes it will tell you exactly what to work on to move the needle in your business. Click here. Please say hi to me on Instagram @robyn.gooding or take a peek at my website for more info www.robyngooding.comClick here to book your call anytime! If you loved this episode, I'd appreciate if you could leave a review or share on your socials. It truly means the world to me and helps amplify this message for other mothers desiring a supportive business for motherhood. Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. The content shared reflects my personal experience and professional perspective as a coach.Any stories shared are anonymized or composite examples drawn from real experiences, with identifying details changed to protect privacy.This podcast does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or...
Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss the second quarter coming to a close as treasury yields continue to rish to multi-year highs. All eyes are on this week's economic data ahead including PCE, consumer confidence, retail and wholesale metrics, and unemployment numbers. Email info@shermanwealth.com with any questions or inquiries. Show Notes:
Ryan and Dana are joined by National Correspondent Rory O'Neill to break down SpaceX's Starship launch and engine failure, reports of a new steel mill in Iowa, and why Lindsay Clancy is due in court today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Most entrepreneurs are taught how to build a business. Very few are taught how to build a business without losing themselves—or the people they love.In Part 1 of this special two-part Valentine's conversation, Dr. Alisa Whyte welcomes back Robert and Kay Lee Fukui, founders of Power Couples by Design™, for an honest discussion about the hidden cost of success.Together, they unpack why so many entrepreneurs postpone happiness while chasing the next milestone, how constantly moving the goalposts can quietly damage relationships, and why defining success only by revenue is one of the greatest traps business owners face. They also share deeply personal stories about loss, rebuilding life, relocating across the country, making courageous decisions together, and learning to enjoy life now instead of waiting for "someday."What We DiscussIf you're building a business, leading a career, or striving for more while trying to protect your relationships, this episode will challenge the way you define success—and remind you what truly matters:Magnifying Strengths & Weaknesses: Why entrepreneurial success amplifies both the best and hardest parts of life.The "Someday" Trap: Dismantling the dangerous myth of "I'll be happy when..."Ambition vs. Intimacy: How corporate and entrepreneurial ambition can quietly compete with your primary relationship.Life Now vs. Retirement: Why waiting until retirement to enjoy your life is often too late.Redefining Wealth: The importance of defining success on your own terms beyond revenue.Living Intentionally: How intentional alignment creates both stronger businesses and healthier relationships.This conversation is a powerful reminder that success isn't just measured by what you build—but by who you're becoming while building it.Exclusive Free Resource for ListenersFree Assessment: Tandem Marriage & Business Assessment — Discover where your business and personal relationship stand.Connect with Robert & Kay Lee FukuiOfficial Website: marriedentrepreneur.coBook: Tandem: The Married Entrepreneurs' Guide for Greater Work-Life BalancePodcast: Thriving In Tandem™ PodcastMedia Kit: Robert & Kay Lee Fukui Media KitMusic licensed through Soundstripe:Code: AEQTXJWIZYBD3DYF"Success becomes more meaningful when love and leadership grow in tandem."Send us Fan MailReady to turn your message into a profitable speaking career? Join Dr. Karim Ellis for a FREE live masterclass and discover the proven strategies to get booked, increase your influence, and build a speaking business that creates lasting impact and income. Reserve your seat today: https://thegpsspeakersacademy.com/freeclassSupport the show
Billabong’s A.I. Collection Presents… Comic Apricots live from Kirra Surf where Bong launched the new A.I. Collection and a few old friends shared yarns of the great man before a couple of spliff smokers in the dunny nearly shut the whole deal down!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Renaissance Macro Head of Economic Research Neil Dutta shares his outlook for inflation, the Fed and yields. Then, D.A. Davidson analyst Gil Luria discusses Nvidia's new AI safety software as the stock jumps today. Plus, we bring you the details of SpaceX's historic Starship launch this morning.Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Perfection can feel like a high standard.But sometimes, it is just fear delaying the launch.In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex breaks down why perfectionism can become one of the most expensive forms of procrastination—and why speed, feedback, and iteration often matter more than getting everything right on the first attempt.You cannot learn everything in private.At some point, the market has to see the product.Real customers will show you what works, what breaks, and what actually needs improvement.In this episode, you'll learn:• Why perfectionism can disguise fear of criticism• How excessive preparation can slow your speed to market• Why customer feedback is more valuable than endless internal tweaking• How rapid iteration creates a more adaptable businessThe truth is simple:Version one does not need to be perfect.It needs to exist.Launch the product.Collect the feedback.Fix the weaknesses.Improve the experience.Then repeat the process faster than your competitors are willing to.Perfection delays information.Execution creates it.Push the button.Read the data.Keep improving.Your Network is your NETWORTH!Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQLinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur? Check out one of my companies below to see if we can help you:www.CashSwipe.comFREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold - The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com
What if launching an offer didn't require you to spend two weeks living on Instagram, recording Stories between school pickup and dinner, and hoping nobody gets sick at the exact wrong moment?In this Empire Exclusive episode of the Email Empire Podcast, I'm talking with Jordyn Bailey about how she uses email-only launches to test offers, sell spots, and create momentum in her business — without turning her entire life upside down every time she wants to sell something.Jordyn is a mom of six who has spent years working behind the scenes on funnels and launches, and she's seen just how powerful email can be. After helping clients successfully launch offers through email — including one $100K email-only launch — she started applying the same strategy to her own business.We're getting into how she warms up her email list before making an offer, why she often tests new ideas with her subscribers before taking them anywhere else, and what she does when a launch doesn't perform the way she hoped it would. Because one of my favorite parts of this conversation is Jordyn's approach to data: a disappointing launch isn't automatically a failed launch. Sometimes it gives you exactly the information you need to make the next one better.BIG TAKEAWAY: Your launch does not have to follow someone else's rules to work. Know what you want to accomplish, build the strategy backward from that goal, watch what your audience actually responds to, and give yourself room to adjust. Because the real goal is to build a way of selling that can keep getting smarter — and actually fits into the life you're building your business around.
Having expertise and a meaningful mission doesn't automatically translate into a business people understand—or an offer they're ready to buy.In this Sacred Business Calibration, Kelle Sparta works with Simona Renfreschi, an author building a parenting business designed to help parents navigate toddler tantrums and raise resilient, confident children. Simona has the knowledge, a six-week program, and a vision for a supportive community, but she's been struggling with how to structure, price, position, and market the offer. Kelle breaks the business down from the customer's perspective, starting with a critical question: What does the client actually need in order to get the result? That leads to rethinking Simona's delivery model, incorporating video-based feedback so parents can receive guidance based on what is actually happening at home rather than relying entirely on weekly calls.They also examine pricing, why calling an initial program a “beta” can undermine its perceived value, and why entrepreneurs can spend so much time getting ready to get ready that they never truly launch. Kelle helps Simona sharpen the program's messaging around a genuine pain point, rethink her free webinar, and identify marketing channels where her ideal clients already spend their time.The result is a practical business calibration about simplifying your model, clarifying your offer, finding the right audience, and building the version of the business you need now instead of prematurely constructing the business you imagine having years from now. What You'll LearnHow to design a coaching program around the client's actual needsWhy delivery strategy can dramatically change the value of an offerHow to price a high-touch group coaching programWhy pain-point-driven messaging mattersHow to turn a free webinar into a stronger customer journeyWhy your ideal clients may not be in traditional networking groupsHow to choose marketing channels based on where clients actually gatherWhy building too much infrastructure too early can slow your business downReferences MentionedSacred Business Calibration; group coaching; toddler tantrums; webinars; Marco Polo; Zoom; Facebook advertising; podcasts; parenting podcasts; mommy blogs; Meetup groups; Facebook groups; nanny services; landing pages; pricing strategy; paid communities; coaching offers; program positioning.
Msg me about the show!It's an online business owner's nightmare: You opened the cart expecting a flood of sales... and no one bought. This episode tells a story of launch mistakes, and the revenue recovery mission I went on, to turn around a failing launch.
Msg me about the show!Two launches, two very different results. In this episode, we break down what separates a lucrative launch from a flopped one. This episode is recorded as I realized I'd made some cardinal launch mistakes inside my business.This is Part 1 of a 2 Part series; After you hear all the mistakes in Par1, Part 2 lays out the solution and how to turn around a failing launch for any offer.
Sept. 28, 2026 - New York State Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon announces plans to launch a modern unemployment processing system in November. She discusses the origin of this multi-year transition that cost $188 million and how it should improve life for unemployed New Yorkers and their employers.