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Pellerin Books founders Laura Palmer and Jessie Sullivan on how readers discover books now, where to put your marketing money, and why the quality of the book still decides everything.You'll learnThe rule that quietly decides which authors get a publisher's time, budget and attention.Why the first question about marketing a book is never “how?”How to research your readers and your market without paying for a single tool.The metric that makes an ad campaign look like it is working when nothing is.What a cover and a developmental edit should cost, and the one place never to skimp.Why raising your ad budget too fast makes it perform worse, not better.How subscription reading changed what a sagging middle chapter costs a writer.Whether a publisher actually cares how many followers you have.Three books on writing that between them cover almost everything, and the two-word rule that keeps readers turning pages.Why you cannot keyword your way into a reader's life in the age of AI search.Resources & Links

Think being a solopreneur means doing everything yourself? Think again. In this episode, we sit down with Rachael Davila, a virtual assistant since 2005 and founder of Extra Hands! Virtual Assistance, to break down everything you need to know before hiring your first VA.Rachael has seen both sides of the desk. She spent 16 years as a VA before hiring her own in 2021, and that experience gave her a fast education in why delegation feels so scary. We get into the real difference between "doers" and "collaborators," how to know which one your business actually needs, and why the cheapest VA is rarely the most affordable choice.You will also hear when to bring on support (spoiler, before you are drowning), how to document your processes even if your brain does not work that way, and why a human VA still beats AI for relationship-driven businesses.Whether you are curious, overwhelmed, or somewhere in between, this conversation will help you delegate with confidence.What you will learnThe difference between a doer VA and a collaborator VAThe signals that tell you it is time to hireWhy cheaper VAs can cost you moreHow to find and vet the right-fit VA at any budgetWhen a human VA beats AI (and when it does not)Rachael's life-first advice: start small and build trustLearn more about Rachael at extrahandsva.com and check out her podcast Hey! Do I Need a VA?Enjoy the show? Leave us a five-star review and share this episode with a fellow solopreneur who needs it.

Questions? Thoughts? Send a Text to The Optometry Money Podcast! We'll answer your question on the show.Episode SummaryMost practice owners can read a P&L, but very few actually know how much cash they have to work with — or what to do with it once they find out. In this episode, Evon sits down with Eric Levenhagen, CPA and owner of ProWise Financial Consulting, a firm that works almost exclusively with independent optometry practice owners.Eric walks through his "Financial Harmony" framework — Prosper, Profit, and Protect — and why he sees owner's compensation treated like a leftover in so many practices. They get into the Profit First system and its four cash accounts, why a profitable practice can still feel tight on cash, and the bookkeeping fixes that have to be in place before any of the rest of it works.What You'll LearnThe "Financial Harmony" framework: Prosper, Profit, and ProtectWhy owner's compensation so often gets treated as a leftover instead of a priorityHow to reverse-engineer the revenue your practice needs to support your life outside the practiceThe four Profit First bank account categories and what each one is forCommon bookkeeping and balance sheet mistakes that distort your P&LWhy a profitable practice can still feel cash-poorWhat to track monthly once your financial systems are already working wellThe one financial habit Eric says every practice owner should changeKey Takeaways for OptometristsOwner's compensation shouldn't be a leftover — pay yourself with intention, then work backward to the revenue your practice needs to support it. A profitable practice can still feel cash-poor because of debt service, equipment purchases, inventory, and timing gaps that don't show up cleanly on the P&L, which is why the balance sheet deserves just as much attention. Proactively allocation dollars across specific purposes — profit, tax, owner's pay, and operating expenses — helps fix this by pre-deciding where cash goes instead of relying on a single account and "mental earmarks." Eric's one habit to change: take your profit first, before it becomes whatever's left over.Resources for OptometristsEric Levenhagen on LinkedInProWise Financial ConsultingProfit First by Mike Michalowicz — the book behind the cash management system discussed in this episodeOptometry Wealth Advisors Education HubPodcast Ep 115: Navigating Important Differences Between Profit and Cash Flow in Your Optometry PracticeWant a more proactive approach to your planning?You can schedule a no-commitment introductory call to discuss what's on your mind financially and learn how we help optometrists navigate those same decisions nationwide.

Should you manage your own HMOs, or pay somebody else to do it?It's one of the most common questions HMO investors ask, and the decision is often based on one thing: how much money you could save by self-managing.But after nearly 20 years of investing in and managing HMOs, I can tell you there's far more to consider than the management fee.In this episode, I break down what managing an HMO actually involves, the pros and cons of doing it yourself versus outsourcing, and the real cost of management when you factor in your time, attention and responsibility.

I did something so dumb five days before a nine hour family road trip that I almost didn't tell you about it. But then I realized it's the exact same thing you do every time you binge, so here we are. Buckle up (pun intended).What You'll LearnThe (borderline embarrassing) story of how I backed my car into the garage with the doors open, five days before a family road tripWhy my husband's two-word response fixed my mood faster than any amount of venting couldThe exact phrase to say to yourself the second you catch yourself spiraling over a mistake, a binge, or anything you can't undoThe real reason "non acceptance" (not the mistake itself) is what makes you sufferHow the exact same mental trap that had me short with my husband and kids over a garage door is the one keeping you stuck in food guiltWhat can you expect from this podcast & future episodes?Bite-size episodes that are binge-able (no pun intended)!Tips to help you stop binging & overeatingA friendly face, hint of sarcasm & touch of tough love to help you be normal around food.Links to help you further: Register for the FREE training: Stop Binge Eating + Overeating (Without Cutting Out Your Favorite Foods)MORE FROM ME: 

Some Etsy fixes work just enough to keep you stuck. You turn on ads and get a couple of sales. You run a discount and move a few products. You post on social and someone buys.So of course your brain goes, “See? That worked.” But did it actually grow your shop?In this episode, I'm giving you one simple test you can use to tell the difference between a small fix and a real fix. Because a small fix gives you a temporary bump while you are actively feeding it time or money. A real fix changes your baseline. It keeps working after you stop pushing.And that difference matters a LOT if you are trying to build an Etsy shop that gives you steady sales without requiring you to constantly pay, post, discount, or hustle for the next order.We're also talking about why ranked listings behave more like assets than temporary marketing tactics, why your keyword strategy might still not be producing enough traffic, and what to look at before you spend another six months fixing the wrong problem.What You'll LearnThe one-question test that separates temporary fixes from real growthWhy Etsy ads, sales, and social media can feel more effective than they actually areHow to tell whether a strategy is raising your baseline or just creating a temporary spikeWhy keyword strategy is the lever that can keep working after you stop actively pushingWhat ranked listings build over time that paid traffic cannotWhy your keywords can still be “working” without adding up to your revenue goalHow to stop spending time and money on fixes that never become assetsMentioned in This EpisodeWatch: Why Your Keywords Aren't Adding Up to Your Revenue Goal: https://www.youtube.com/@SarahJWaggonerFree class: Create $5K Months on Etsy With Part-Time Hours: https://sarahjwaggoner.com/freeclassYour Next Steps:Work with Me: https://sarahjwaggoner.com/etsy-visibility-acceleratorJoin my Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theheartlandcreativeFollow me on Threads: https://www.threads.com/@sarahjwaggonerFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahjwaggoner

You started the business because you were good at the work. Then you hired people. Someone asked what “good” looks like. Someone waited on a $400 approval. Someone quit, and the process was still in your notes app.That is not failure. That is a promotion into a job nobody posted: employer.This episode of Entrepreneur to Employer is for founders who still operate like talented freelancers with a staff. The promise of the show is simple: go from chaos to clarity, build a team that can run without heroics, and operate as if a sale or liquidity event is a real option. What you will learnThe difference between entrepreneur energy (you are the product) and employer energy (you design a company)Why being needed feels like importance — and why buyers pay for replaceable cash flowHow to write a one-page founder job scorecard (mission, quarterly outcomes, what to fire yourself from)A weekly time split: people, pipeline, exceptions-only ops, thinking, and capped craft workThe buyer lens: if Brian is the business, the multiple gets a haircutKey takeawaysAfter you have employees, doing the work is no longer the job. Designing a company that keeps promises without you is the job.Speed this afternoon (doing it yourself) is expensive this year.If your calendar does not match your scorecard, you are lying to yourself in 15-minute increments.Owner dependency is not a personality quirk. It is a discount in diligence.Employer homeworkWrite the founder job scorecard (one page).Highlight every calendar block next week that is not on that scorecard.Circle one block you will give away or kill.Send it to one person who will tell you the truth.Do the homework before you listen to next week's episode. Clarity is designed. Teams are built. Exits are underwritten. 

73% of business owners who say they're ready to sell are missing at least one of the two numbers required to know if a sale will actually work. In this episode, David breaks down a new data study of 10,548 business owner assessments and lays out the Readiness 360 — the three questions every owner has to answer honestly before they sit across from a buyer. Are you personally ready to let go? Is your business actually ready to be sold? And does the math even work?What You'll LearnThe two numbers every owner needs before they can know if a sale will work — and why 73% of owners are missing at least oneWhy even owners who did the homework still get bad news: 1 in 5 discover their business is worth less than they needThe “pushed vs. pulled” problem — why burnout and stress are driving more exits than actual planningWhy 25% of owners can't name a single thing they're excited about after the sale, and what that means for a dealThe eight drivers that determine whether your business survives buyer diligence — separate from how much cash it generatesTimestamps0:00 — Cold open: You've decided to sell. Here's why you're not ready.0:45 — Intro: framing the Readiness 3602:30 — Segment 1: Are you financially ready? The two numbers9:30 — Mid-episode: the Sellability Score10:00 — Segment 2: Are you personally ready? Pushed vs. pulled16:30 — Segment 3: Is your business ready to be sold?21:30 — Wrap-up: putting the 360 together24:00 — Where to start: Sellability Score and PREScoreKey Takeaway“Wanting to sell is not the same as being ready to sell.”Only 27% of business owners have both a minimum number and a recent valuation — the two things required to know whether a sale will fund the life they want afterward. And even among owners who have both, roughly 1 in 5 find out the business is worth less than they need. Readiness isn't a feeling. It's a diagnosis, and the earlier you run it, the more options you have.Ready to Find Out Where You Stand?Start with the free Sellability Score — a 15-minute assessment that shows you where your business stands on the eight drivers that determine what it's worth:weeklywealthpodcast.com/sellabilityscoreWant to go deeper on personal readiness? The PREScore assessment measures whether you — not just the business — are ready for what comes next:weeklywealthpodcast.com/prescore

We have both stayed somewhere that was quietly hurting us. For Brandi, it was a classroom and a pharmaceutical protocol that had stopped feeling like healing. For Desiree, it was an apartment with mold and a body that would not stop signaling that something was wrong. We stayed because leaving felt like the bigger risk. This episode is about what it actually took to move.Abundance is not a vision board word. It is not about your bank account. It is a nervous system state a felt sense that there is enough and your body either lives in it or it does not. In this episode, Brandi and Dr. Desiree get into the physiology of what scarcity does inside your body, walk through their own stories of staying stuck longer than they should have, and share what it really looks like to shift out of survival mode and into something that actually feels like a life. This one gets personal. We cover the science, the stories, the receiving problem most high-achievers have, and where Reishi and Lion's Mane fit into all of it.

What You Seek Is With You: How to Tell the Difference Between Fear-Based Desire and Soul DesireWhat if the fulfillment you're seeking isn't something the universe needs to bring you, but something your heart is asking you to recognize as already within you?Episode DescriptionIf you find yourself reaching outside yourself for fulfillment, answers, wisdom, satisfaction, or the thing you believe will finally complete the picture, this heart chakra journey offers a different way to understand desire. Rather than treating desire as a request for something external to arrive, Christel explores the idea that "what you seek is with you."The journey distinguishes between the surface form of a desire and its deeper essence. Wealth, love, and success may be what appears on the surface, while underneath them may be soul expansion, connection, and the expression of your soul potential. Through the imagery of the "cave of the heart," you'll explore how desires can be connected to fear, wounding, unhealthy habits, and limiting belief codes, while other desires can reveal deeper alignment with your soul essence.The episode also explores why forgetting doesn't mean you've done something wrong. Remembering and forgetting, struggle and surrender, are part of the human experience. The breath and heartbeat become anchors for returning to the heart center and remembering that what you're seeking is within you.What You'll LearnThe distinction between the familiar translation "what you are seeking is seeking you" and the Rumi interpretation explored in the episode: "what you seek is with you."Why the episode describes manifestation as recognizing and embodying what is already present in potential rather than simply attracting something external.How to distinguish the surface form of a desire from its deeper essence.How fear, patterns of wounding, unhealthy habits, and belief codes can become intertwined with desire.Why forgetting your deeper connection isn't necessarily evidence that you've done something wrong or are "out of alignment."How the heart, breath, and heartbeat can become anchors for returning to your center while navigating the external world.Resources Mentioned:CHAKRA RECODE INVITATION:If you've ever felt like your sensitivity is too much because you feel everything and you don't know what to do with it, this is for you. The Ecstatic Empath Chakra Recode Album is 13 guided hypnosis journeys through every layer of your energetic system, designed to recode your identity from overwhelmed empath to ecstatic empath for $22 Visit https://www.chakrarecode.comHYPNOSIS RECODE INVITATION: Are you interesting in booking a session with me? A custom Hypnosis Recode doesn't try to fix your whole life in one session. We rewrite a core belief that cracked your foundation where your personal power is leaking into old and unconscious agreements. Rewrite a Core Belief to Reset your Foundation and Access your Personal Power.Book your session at https://empathrecode.comQuestions? Message me here :-)Are you interesting in booking a session with me? A custom Hypnosis Recode doesn't try to fix your whole life in one session. We rewrite a core belief that cracked your foundation where your personal power is leaking into old and unconscious agreements. Rewrite a Core Belief to Reset your Foundation and Access your Personal Power.Book your session at https://empathrecode.comSupport the showEMPATH RECODE INVITATION: Did you know the chapter you didn't dare write yet is already written?The Empath Recode helps you stop pouring energy into the life you've outgrown and pour every ounce of life force into the life you want to be living. We're not rehashing what didn't work. We're shifting the agreements you've been unconsciously keeping so you can release the version of yourself you built for everyone else and begin the pleasure-led, purpose-filled life that's been waiting for you.Begin your Unapologetic Era - https://www.EmpathRecode.com

It's 1:30 in the morning, and a woman in Cleveland has just finished your book. She meant to go to bed hours ago, but she just couldn't put it down, and now she's at the end, feeling that particular ache that comes from finishing a book you loved. She turns the page to see what you have for her next.What does she find?Your book's last pages might be quietly costing you thousands in sales, subscribers, or readers. They might even be getting your ebook banned on Amazon. But they should be thrilling your readers and propelling your sales.In this week's episode, you'll hear Laurie Christine talk about making the most of those pages at the very end of your book.You'll learnThe one call-to-action you should choose for your first book, which seems to contradict the Novel Marketing methodWhat kinds of links are prohibited in Kindle books (and what to use instead)The easiest way to thrill your readers while increasing your page reads and profitability by 10%Listen in or read the blog version to make sure your back matter is working for you instead of putting your book at risk.Blog link: https://www.authormedia.com/will-your-back-matter-get-your-book-banned-on-amazon/AuthorMedia.social link: YT Link: https://youtu.be/EIANWV02sTMSupport the show

Some properties look like great HMO deals on paper, but there are certain problems that no amount of negotiating, refurbishing or clever deal structuring can fix.In this episode, I break down the types of properties I think HMO investors should avoid, or at the very least approach with a great deal of caution, and explain why some of these seemingly attractive opportunities can become very expensive mistakes.

Pilates is everywhere. Reformer studios are popping up on every corner, social media is full of ‘Pilates body', content, and it's often positioned as a smarter, more supportive alternative to traditional gym training.But what does the science actually say?Can Pilates build muscle? Is Reformer Pilates enough for strength and fitness? Does it really improve posture and back pain? And how does Pilates compare with weights, cardio and HIIT when it comes to long-term health and longevity?In this episode of Vision of Health, Dr Frankie Jackson-Spence is joined by physiotherapist, Pilates educator and author Tracy Ward to unpack the science behind one of the world's most popular forms of movement.Tracy is the founder of Freshly Centered, a physiotherapy-led Pilates platform focused on women's health and evidence-based movement. With degrees in Biomedical Science and Physiotherapy, more than 15 years of teaching experience and a background in global Pilates education, she brings a research-led perspective to a space often shaped by trends and aesthetics.Together, they explore what Pilates does particularly well, where it has limitations, and how it fits alongside strength training, cardio, HIIT and walking for long-term health.What you'll learnThe evidence behind Pilates for strength, posture, mobility and back painWhether Pilates can build muscle and improve strength on its ownReformer Pilates vs mat Pilates - what's the difference?Pilates, body composition, ‘toning' and fat lossHow Pilates compares with weights and cardio for fitness and longevityWhether Pilates is enough for bone density, metabolic health and cardiovascular fitnessPilates for chronic pain, injury rehabilitation and recoveryHow often you need to do Pilates to see resultsThe truth behind common Pilates and wellness claims, including cortisol and stressPilates during pregnancy, postnatal recovery and menopauseHow to combine Pilates, walking, cardio and weights into a balanced weekly routinePilates can be a powerful tool for strength, mobility and movement control - but it doesn't have to be an either/or when it comes to exercise.This episode cuts through the hype to explore where Pilates genuinely fits into a healthy, sustainable approach to movement, fitness and longevity.Learn more about Tracy and Freshly Centered: https://www.freshlycentered.com/about/Follow Tracy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshlycentered/?hl=enFollow Dr Frankie Jackson-Spence on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drfrankiejs/Follow Vision of Health on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visionofhealthpod/If you found this episode useful, share it with a friend who's trying to make sense of the Pilates boom or wondering how to build a balanced exercise routine for long-term health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most coaching models were built on Western assumptions: that the individual is free to choose, and that coach and client meet as equals. Nick Wright has spent fifteen years testing those assumptions in NGOs, charities, and communities across seventeen countries and five continents, and he has watched them break down in real time.In this conversation with Raj Anderson and John Andrew Williams, Nick shares the mistakes that taught him the most, the words of wisdom an international group of coaches gave him about how to work across cultures, and the three principles that now anchor his practice. It is a practical, honest look at what changes when you stop trying to master every culture and start showing up with humility and curiosity instead.Whether or not you coach across cultures, the core of this episode applies to every coaching relationship you have.What you'll learnThe two Western assumptions baked into most coaching: individual autonomy and equality between coach and client, and why both can fail outside a Western context.Why direct, goal-first coaching questions can feel blunt or even like a test in cultures where relationship and trust come first.Five practical principles for coaching across difference: relationship, intention, values, openness, and congruence.How to recover when you get it wrong, and why the courage to try and ask forgiveness beats the paralysis of trying to be perfect.Nick's three anchors for every session: prayer, presence, and participation, and what it means to treat coaching as a genuine human encounter.About the guestNick Wright is a cross-cultural coach and organizational development consultant based in the UK, with fifteen years of experience across the NGO sector, charities, and churches. He holds a postgraduate qualification in coaching psychology and has worked in more than seventeen countries across five continents.Connect with Nick at https://www.nick-wright.com/Want to build coaching skills that hold up in any room? Explore our ICF-aligned programs at https://www.coachtrainingedu.com.Connect with Raj at www.coachability.us

What does it really take to build a business that can thrive without depending on you every day?In this special joint episode of The Landscaper's Guide Podcast, Jack Jostes sits down with his longtime business coach, Jason Swenk, founder of Smart Agency Masterclass and author of Operator to Owner. Together, they explore the five identity shifts every entrepreneur must make to grow from doing everything themselves into leading a company built on systems, leadership, and long-term value.Whether you're running a landscape company, snow removal business, or any growing service business, you'll hear practical strategies for creating systems, hiring the right people, leading through outcomes instead of tasks, avoiding founder self-sabotage, and embracing AI without losing the human element that makes your business unique. Jason also shares why many owners accidentally become the biggest bottleneck in their companies—and what it takes to finally step into the CEO role with confidence.You'll LearnThe five identity shifts every business owner goes through while scaling.Why hiring alone won't fix your workload without documented systems.How to lead your team by focusing on outcomes instead of tasks.Practical ways AI can improve your business without replacing human expertise.How to stop being the bottleneck and build a company that can grow without you.Connect With Today's Guest

A heartbreaking case making national headlines has reignited an important conversation about postpartum mental health. In this special bonus episode, Dr. Thais Aliabadi and Mary Alice Haney are joined by psychiatrist Dr. Stacy Cohen to break down the critical differences between postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis: a rare but life-threatening psychiatric emergency. Together, they explain the warning signs every parent, partner, and loved one should know, discuss how these conditions are diagnosed and treated, and share why early intervention can save lives. They also explore the stigma surrounding maternal mental health, the safety of treatment during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and the hope available for women and families navigating postpartum challenges.Subscribe to SHE MD Podcast for expert tips on PMOS, endometriosis, fertility, hormonal balance, mental health, and more. Share with friends and visit SHE MD website and Ovii for research-backed resources, holistic health strategies, and expert guidance on women's health and well-being.What You'll LearnThe difference between postpartum blues, postpartum depression, and postpartum psychosisWhy postpartum psychosis is considered a psychiatric emergencyThe symptoms families, partners, and physicians should recognize immediatelyRisk factors associated with postpartum psychosisHow postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis are treated differentlyThe role of medications, psychotherapy, TMS, ketamine therapy, and newer treatment optionsWhy seeking help early can make a life-saving differenceKey Timestamps00:00 The Case That Shocked The Nation: Postpartum Psychosis01:10 Postpartum Psychosis vs Postpartum Depression Explained03:22 Who Is At Risk And When It Becomes An Emergency07:01 How Postpartum Psychosis And Depression Are Treated09:18 What To Do If You Think Someone Has Postpartum Psychosis11:12 Treatment Options For Postpartum Depression15:19 You Are Not Alone: Resources And Final Words From Dr. Stacy CohenKey TakeawaysPostpartum psychosis affects approximately 1 in 1,000 women after childbirth and requires immediate emergency psychiatric care.Unlike postpartum depression, postpartum psychosis can include hallucinations, delusions, paranoia, and a loss of contact with reality.Postpartum depression is much more common and is often successfully treated with therapy, antidepressants, and strong support systems.Families and loved ones play a vital role in recognizing warning signs and getting emergency help when necessary.Mental health treatment during pregnancy and breastfeeding is often safer than leaving depression untreated, and many effective options are available.Guest Bio: Dr. Stacy CohenDr. Stacy Cohen is a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in women's mental health, perinatal psychiatry, mood disorders, and anxiety disorders. She works closely with patients during pregnancy and the postpartum period, helping families navigate conditions including postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis. In this episode, she explains the science behind postpartum psychiatric illnesses, discusses evidence-based treatments, and shares practical guidance on recognizing when immediate medical intervention is needed.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You're capable, devoted, doing everything right on paper. And you still feel like you're failing, guilty when you work, restless with your kids, exhausted and not sure why.That's not a personal failing. It's a bind you were handed, and once you can see it, you can start to climb out of it.Dr. Anne Walsh, clinician, coach, and author of a new book on what she calls the ambition paradox, joins me to name the trap that keeps high-achieving women invisible in their own lives. Then she gets deeply practical, the closet clean-out for your identity, the breadcrumbs of joy, and the three patterns quietly running everything.If you've been telling yourself you should be grateful while wondering why you feel so empty, this conversation is the deep exhale you've needed.What You'll LearnThe ambition paradox: why women are allowed to be ambitious only if they're also endlessly available, regulated, and grateful, and what that bind costs youThe closet clean-out for your identity: a concrete exercise to sort which expectations are actually yours and which you can finally set downBreadcrumbs of joy: how to find what you actually want when that muscle has completely atrophiedThe three P's (perfectionism, people-pleasing, and pretending) Dr. Welsh's book Ambitious MotherConnect with Dr. Welsh on Instagram--

What if building wealth is less about chasing a bigger number and more about creating stability, choices, and the freedom to say yes?In this episode, Tiffany sits down with Nicole Lorch, President of First Internet Bank, to make conversations about money, wealth, and lending feel less intimidating. They explain the difference between managing what comes in and goes out each month and paying attention to the long-term stability you are building for yourself and your family.Nicole shares why building wealth often requires choices that look different from what everyone else is doing. She also takes listeners behind the scenes of lending, explaining what bankers consider, why your financial history matters, and how a trusted lender can help you pursue opportunities like growing a business or buying an asset.This conversation offers a welcoming starting point for women who want to feel more confident with money. You do not need to know every financial term. You can begin by learning the language, asking questions, and using money as a tool to create greater security, freedom, and abundance.What You'll LearnThe difference between managing income and building long-term wealthWhy financial stability can create more freedom, generosity, and choiceWhat lenders look for when deciding whether someone is bankableHow to build confidence by learning the language of money and asking better questionsTimestamps:(00:00) Intro(02:13) The shift from income to long-term wealth(05:00) Defining what wealth means for your life(08:05) Why different outcomes require different choices(13:18) When the right decision still feels lonely(17:23) What it really means to be bankable(18:58) How lenders evaluate debt and income(21:17) Using secured cards to build credit(22:56) What happens behind a lending decision(25:43) Why a fast answer matters in business(32:01) The five Cs every borrower should understand(37:16) Where women can begin building financial confidenceReady to Put Your Money to Work?Learn More About First Internet Bank Here: https://www.tiffanysauder.com/First-Internet-Bank Join the Event Waitlist: https://www.tiffanysauder.com/event-waitlistLike this episode? Check out more in the series:The Budget Questions You've Been Too Afraid to Ask: https://youtu.be/QMeyEZXozAAStop Looking Wealthy. Start Building Wealth.: https://youtu.be/Cfwewqby9HE Money Confessions: What Women Really Think About Time, Guilt, and Financial Freedom: https://youtu.be/m3fnoNDOp-A How to Stop Doing It All and Start Living Your Life: https://youtu.be/MJLq7zdH2NU Why Smart Women Still Feel Unsure About Money (And How To Change That): https://youtu.be/h5tayXL1HxI For more from Tiffany:Follow Tiffany on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffany.sauderLearn more: https://www.tiffanysauder.com  For more from Nicole:Follow Nicole on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-lorch/Ready to build your own Life of And? Explore the program: https://www.tiffanysauder.com/Program Check out the apps and sponsor of this episode: Ready to Put Your Money to Work? Learn More Here: https://www.tiffanysauder.com/First-Internet-Bank Created in partnership with Share Your Genius www.shareyourgenius.com Learn more about First Internet Bank: https://www.tiffanysauder.com/First-Internet-Bank

Most EdTech companies pitch schools before they understand how decisions get made inside them. School budgets are tight, sales cycles are long, and trust is hard to earn and easy to lose. In a market this crowded, the vendors who succeed are rarely the loudest ones. They are the ones who understand what a school leader is weighing before they ever pick up the phone.Smita Kolhatkar has sat on both sides of that equation. She spent 15 years in high tech before becoming an educator, and today she is Assistant Head for Innovation, Responsible AI and EdTech at Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School in Palo Alto. She evaluates new products constantly, built her school's AI Tinkery program to teach AI literacy from kindergarten up, and has a clear, specific list of what earns her trust and what ends a conversation before it starts.In this conversation, Smita walks through her actual buying process: the no-gos that end a pitch immediately, why conference expo halls still outperform months of email outreach, and why a single "no" from her can quietly close the door at several other schools too. It's a clear look at what that decision-making looks like from the other side of the table, for anyone marketing or selling into K-12.What You'll LearnThe specific deal-breakers that end a vendor conversation immediately, including SSO integration and cross-platform compatibilityThe buying signals that earn her attention, and the outreach habits that shut a conversation down fastWhy a single school leader's "no" often reaches ten other schools through her professional networkWhy conference expo halls remain one of her most valuable discovery channels, even in a digital-first marketWhy AI literacy needs to start at age five, and how her school's AI Tinkery program puts that into practiceHer take on the no-screens debate, and why treating EdTech as all-or-nothing misses the real question schools are askingWhy It MattersEdTech companies are working in one of the toughest sales environments in years: tighter budgets, longer sales cycles, and a market flooded with AI tools faster than schools can evaluate them. What Smita describes is not just one school's experience, it is a window into how school leaders across the country are making these calls right now. She is not only a buyer, she is a connector: when something works, it moves through her professional network, and when something falls flat, that travels just as fast. For EdTech marketers and sales teams, the lesson is that a sale is never just to one person. The trust built or lost in a single conversation compounds across an entire network of schools.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Gideon Hausner Jewish Day SchoolThe K-8 school where Smita serves as Educational Technology and Innovation Director.AI Tinkery at HausnerThe maker-style AI lab Smita built for students to experiment hands-on with AI tools and concepts.AI Tinkery at Stanford GSEThe Stanford Graduate School of Education program that inspired Smita's AI Tinkery model, credited to Dr. Karin Forssell.Stanford Accelerator for LearningAn overview of the Stanford initiative behind the AI Tinkery framework.AI Quests and Day of AIA resource Smita references for structured AI literacy activities.Hour of AI A companion resource to Hour of Code, focused specifically on AI literacy."The Learning Frontier"Hausner's AI in Education confererence for educators.Smita Kolhatkar on LinkedIn

Chuck Surack never planned to build one of America's largest online retailers. He just wanted to be a musician. So right after high school, he took his sax and drove off in his old VW van to play gigs around the country. It didn't work out. But with the audio and mixing skills Chuck learned gigging, he decided to convert his van into a mobile recording studio - and started making money fast by making recordings of local bands, businesses, and schools.The game-changer came as a one-two-three punch: first, he created a new product - digitized sound libraries - to sell nationally; second, he started selling high end pro audio gear; third, he instituted a sales culture hyper-focused on customers and relationship-building that resulted in Sweetwater's enormous and super loyal online customer base. In this episode, Chuck shares how he built a retail giant from his garage, why customer service became his greatest competitive advantage, and why, even in the age of AI, human relationships remain one of the most valuable assets any business can build. What you'll learnThe hiring philosophy that transformed customer service into a competitive moat and has helped Sweetwater fend off much larger competitorsWhy under-cutting competitor prices and offering discounts isn't always the answer to fuel sales and growth Why the best salespeople aren't always don't think of themselves as salespeople - and don't have to come from sales or marketing backgroundsWhy training people—not technology—may be the biggest, best investment a company can makeHow saying "no" to bad products strengthened customer trustThe leadership principle: empowering employees to solve problems without asking permissionTimestamps05:39 — The saxophone player who never meant to build a billion-dollar company09:11 — How turning his VW van into a mobile recording studio was the first step in building a business14:37 — The $20,000 keyboard synthesizer that changed his life forever21:27 — Chuck gets into retail - almost in spite of himself34:39 — Why Sweetwater refused to compete on price37:51 — How Chuck and his early team started to learn the power of customer service44:45 — Inside "Sweetwater University" and being a Sales Engineer: 13 weeks of training before an employee answers the phone46:55 — Leadership rule for employees: Never ask permission to do the right thing1:03:19 — Why Amazon hasn't stopped himThis episode was produced by Casey Herman with music by Ramtin Arablouei, and edited by Andrea Bruce with research help from Carla Esteves.Follow How I Built This:Instagram → @howibuiltthisX → @HowIBuiltThisFacebook → How I Built ThisFollow Guy Raz:Instagram → @guy.razYoutube → guy_razX → @guyrazSubstack → guyraz.substack.comWebsite → guyraz.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How do you know which psychic abilities come naturally to you—and which ones still need development?In this special episode, Kelle Sparta introduces a brand-new Psychic Skills & Energetic Capacity Assessment, a comprehensive reading designed to identify a practitioner's strongest intuitive gifts, energetic capacity, blind spots, and next stage of spiritual development.Using volunteer Tasha as a live case study, Kelle evaluates the four primary psychic abilities—Sensor, Messenger, Traveler, and Energy Manipulator—while providing practical coaching on energetic boundaries, identity, embodiment, channeling, mediumship, probability lines, healing abilities, and stepping fully into spiritual leadership.Whether you're an experienced practitioner or just beginning your intuitive development, this episode offers an inside look at how psychic gifts develop, why energetic capacity matters, and what often limits practitioners from reaching their full potential.What You'll LearnThe four primary psychic abilities and how they workHow to identify your strongest intuitive giftsWhy energetic capacity matters more than psychic ability aloneHow energetic leaks reduce your effectivenessThe difference between sensing energy and manipulating energyChanneling, mediumship, and communicating with guidesWorking with the Akashic Records and probability linesWhy identity is often the biggest block to spiritual growthDeveloping discernment, embodiment, and energetic leadershipHow practitioners expand their psychic abilities over timeReferences MentionedPsychic Skills & Energetic Capacity AssessmentWelcome to the WooWoo SquaredWoo MasterySpiritual Evolution Energy Review (SEER Reading)Akashic RecordsMediumshipChannelingProbability LinesEnergy HealingReikiEntrainmentPsychic DevelopmentSpirit GuidesResources MentionedKelle Spartahttps://kellesparta.comPsychic Skills & Energetic Capacity Assessmenthttps://spiritguidesschool.com/spiritual-gifts--capacity-assessmentSpirit Guides Schoolhttps://learn.kellesparta.com

By 4pm you feel like you're crawling out of your skin. The noise, the mess, your name called for the forty-seventh time, and something in you is about to snap.That's not you failing as a mom. That's a nervous system that's been in survival mode too long, and it's running your parenting from the background.This episode walks through five signs you're parenting from fight-or-flight, from constant overstimulation to the guilt of resting to feeling disconnected from your own kids. And for each one, a fast body-based tool to start shifting out.If you've been blaming your character for what is actually a capacity problem, this is the episode that hands it back to you with something you can do.What You'll LearnThe five signs you're parenting from survival modeWhy overstimulation, urgency, and transition overwhelm are nervous system statesHow your regulation becomes your kids' co-regulation, and why they feel your state in their bodiesA specific, fast tool for each of the five signs, usable in under a minute--

You leave a leadership team meeting where everyone got their assignments and everyone nodded — and you still can't shake the sense that the real problem never got said out loud. That feeling isn't paranoia, and it isn't a sign your team is conflict-averse. In this episode, Brooke Richie-Babbage names a pattern she sees constantly in growing nonprofits: capable, mission-driven rooms shrinking a genuinely hard problem down to something manageable, because there's nowhere organizational to put the hard version. Brooke reframes complexity avoidance as a design failure rather than a people failure, walks through the three moves a room makes when it does this — the Compression, the Peripheral Solve, and the Collective Agreement — and shows why the problem you don't name in the fall becomes the more expensive crisis you're managing by winter. Listeners will leave able to spot the pattern in their own meetings, and with one specific question that interrupts it.What You'll LearnThe three moves a leadership room makes to avoid complexity — and the specific "tell" that gives each one away, starting with the word "just."Why naming a hard problem feels like volunteering to own it in an under-resourced organization — and why that makes shrinking it a rational response rather than a personal failing.The one question to bring into your next leadership meeting that forces a concrete answer the room usually already has.Key TakeawaysA busy meeting and a real meeting can look identical from the outside. Engagement, action items, and relief in the room are not proof that the actual problem got addressed — they're often the evidence that it didn't.This happens because complexity only stays manageable when there's a container for it: shared frameworks for naming hard things, and clear decision rights that say whose job it is to hold a problem. When that architecture is missing, complexity becomes personal — and the self-protective move is to make it smaller.Avoided complexity doesn't disappear; it compounds. What a room declines to name in September becomes the February crisis, and the February version costs more in money, time, and staff morale than the version that was on the table months earlier.Want to work together? Apply for the Next Level Nonprofit Mastermind, a high-touch coaching and training accelerator for established organizations with $1M+ budgets that are ready to design for impact sustained at scale.  Budget under $1M? Join Elevate and get proven step-by-step playbooks + coaching support to build each of the core elements of your nonprofit's operating system - strategic clarity, a fundraising engine, a high-performance team, and an active and engaged board!   Connect with me!LinkedInInstagramYouTube

What if the biggest thing holding your business back is trying to do everything yourself?In this episode of The Business of Thinking Big, Lianne Kim shares her honest journey from solopreneur to CEO and breaks down what it really looks like to build a supportive, aligned team.Lianne explains why so many entrepreneurs get stuck doing tasks that drain their energy — and how hiring the right people can help you scale your business, experience more joy, and make a greater impact.She also shares the mindset shifts that helped her move out of “doing all the things” and into true leadership, along with practical advice on hiring, delegation, and finding team members who genuinely believe in your mission.Whether you're thinking about hiring your first VA or growing a larger team, this episode offers valuable insights on building a business that doesn't rely entirely on you.In this episode, you'll learn:Why many entrepreneurs resist building a teamThe difference between being the architect vs. the bricklayer in your businessHow team support helps you scale sustainablyWhy leadership is a skill you can learnThe three key qualities Lianne looks for when hiringHow the right team creates more joy and freedomWhy mission-aligned people matter more than just technical skillsResources and podcast episodes to help you grow as a leaderTimestamps:00:00 – Why building a team matters03:00 – The role of AI and modern business teams05:00 – The signs you need support in your business07:00 – The “architect vs. bricklayer” analogy10:00 – Why visionary leaders need strong support12:00 – Recommended books for leadership and team-building14:00 – How teams help businesses scale15:00 – Creating more joy through delegation17:00 – The connection between team and impact18:00 – Why leadership is a learnable skill20:00 – The mindset shift from doing to leading21:00 – Delegating vs. true leadership24:00 – The three qualities Lianne looks for in team members27:00 – Why mission alignment matters30:00 – Client examples of scaling through team support39:00 – Final thoughts on leadership and growth41:00 – How to work with LianneLinks mentioned:Connect with me:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liannekimcoachInstagram: @liannekimcoachJoin the Mamas & Co. community to get access to valuable resources and the support of likeminded mompreneurs and mentors: https://www.mamasandco.comInstagram: @mamasandco—‌Connect with me:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liannekimcoach  Instagram: @liannekimcoachJoin the Mamas & Co. community to get access to valuable resources and the support of likeminded mompreneurs and mentors: https://www.mamasandco.com Instagram: @mamasandcoPodcasting support:https://theultimatecreative.com 

If I get the promotion, then I'll feel confident. If I lose the weight, then I'll feel confident. If I get the compliment, the validation, then I'll finally feel confident.Here's the problem with that equation: even when X happens, the feeling doesn't last, and you end up chasing validation.Nicole Kalil, author of Validation Is for Parking and host of the This Is Women's Work podcast, joins me to explain why confidence was never something you earn from the outside. Confidence is actually a firm and bold trust in yourself, and it gets built through five specific things.If you've done all the right things and still feel like something's missing on the inside when it comes to feeling confident, this conversation is the reframe you've been waiting for.What You'll LearnThe false equation of confidence ("if X happens, then I'll feel confident") and why it turns you into a validation junkieWhy confidence is built inside-out, not handed to you from the outsideThe five confidence builders that work Why failure actually builds confidenceThe difference between fear that's a warning and fear that's an invitation, and how to tell them apart in your bodyHow to model real confidence for your kids without pretending to have it all figured outLinks:Validation Is for Parking by Nicole KalilThe Confidence Workbook: Build It From the Inside OutThis Is Women's Work podcast--

Have you ever finished a book you loved, handed it to a friend, and heard back, "It was fine"?That disconnect has nothing to do with the quality of the writing. It has everything to do with a principle C.S. Lewis understood well enough to write classics that have endured for decades.In this week's episode, I sat down with bestselling novelist Angela Hunt to break down the four ancient loves that drive all fiction, and how mastering them can help you produce a bestseller and a classic.You'll learnThe type of love almost every genre needs more of, and why the most violent stories need it most.How the loneliness epidemic is creating a massive hunger in readers, and which type of love lonely readers are yearning for.The type of love that makes for a classic but is hardest to write and easiest to botch. Get it wrong and your climax feels cheesy. Get it right and readers won't shut up about your book.We also explore the dark side of each love and how to use that tension to propel your plot forward.If the stakes in your story aren't working or you're sick of cheap, salacious storylines, listen in or read the blog version to learn how to incorporate these four types of love into your story. This one might change how you outline your next book or build your characters.Blog link: https://www.authormedia.com/the-four-loves-that-drive-fiction/Support the show

In this episode of Keeping Abreast, Dr. Jenn Simmons sits down with Ivy Harris, a homeschool mom of four, researcher, and soon-to-be certified homeopath behind the blog Done with Diligence, for part one of a two-part conversation on the hidden risks of mammograms and breast cancer screening. Ivy is not a doctor. She's a mom who decided she wasn't going to walk into her first mammogram without doing her own homework first, and what she found is the reason this episode exists.It started with one post, Ivy broke down what she'd learned about mammograms into five parts, shared it, and watched it split her audience in half, with some women thanking her and others telling her she was going to get people killed. Dr. Jenn picks up exactly where Ivy left off and does the math no one does at check-in: 40 million screening mammograms a year, and by the numbers in the study Ivy found, the radiation alone works out to tens of thousands of cancers and over a thousand deaths a year. This is the episode you'll want to send to every woman who's ever been told a mammogram is simply safe, simply necessary, and not worth questioning.What You'll LearnThe naming decision behind "mammogram" that Dr. Jenn says was never an accidentIonizing radiation is a classified carcinogen, and why radiologists won't apply that logic to their own testThe cross-country flight radiation comparison doctors use to reassure you, and why it doesn't hold upHow breast density and size can mean 10x more radiation for one woman than another in the same mammogramWhy younger breast tissue takes more damage from radiation as screening age keeps getting pushed lowerOverdiagnosis: the NIH's own number is as high as 1 in 2 women screenedWhy DCIS, diagnosed in 90,000 women a year, has no physical route to become life-threatening breast cancerHow standard DCIS treatment can raise heart failure and fracture risk higher than the diagnosis itselfFalse positives and the 80% benign biopsy rate hiding behind every mammogram callbackWhat a 2026 American College of Physicians paper found on mammograms and breast cancer mortality, at every ageWhy decades of mammography have increased mastectomies by 20%, the opposite of what screening promisedLead time bias: how a screening test can look life-saving on paper without changing when anyone actually diesThe UK surgeon forced to resign for telling women the truth about mammogram screeningEpisode Timeline:00:00 Introducing Ivy Harris and Done with Diligence02:27 Why Ivy researched mammogram safety before her first screening03:00 Going past the rumors to the actual breast cancer research04:13 Her viral mammogram post and the backlash that followed05:32 Standing firm on breast cancer screening controversy07:39 Radiation risks: why a mammogram is a breast x-ray09:12 The studies linking mammogram radiation to breast cancer11:14 How radiation damages younger breast tissue13:36 The math: 40 million mammograms and radiation-induced cancer deaths17:59 Overdiagnosis and unnecessary breast cancer treatment26:14 The train analogy for mammogram overdiagnosis28:12 How breast cancer actually progresses versus the screening myth32:29 The real harm of overdiagnosis and overtreatment34:54 Why mammograms don't reduce all-cause breast cancer mortality50:15 Lead time bias and misleading screening survival statistics52:04 Michael Baum, saving breasts, and a Part 2 previewResources Mentioned:American College of Physicians, Annals of Internal Medicine, April 2026: https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/M22-3424Guest: Ivy HarrisWhere to find her: Done with Diligence  & @donewithdiligenceTo talk to a member of Dr. Jenn's team and learn more about working privately with Dr. Jenn visit: https://calendly.com/stephanie-1031/clarity-callTo get your copy of Dr. Jenn's book, The Smart Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer, visit: https://tinyurl.com/SmartWomansBreastCancerGuideTo purchase the auria breast cancer screening test go here https://auria.care/ and use the code DRJENN20 for 20% Off.Connect with Dr. Jenn:Website: https://www.jennsimmonsmd.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJennSimmonsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons

This week's Sesh starts with business lessons that usually only come after failing a few times. We talk about why trying to do everything yourself eventually becomes the bottleneck, and how the right partnerships let people focus on what they actually do best.From there, the conversation takes its usual detour through movies, gaming, construction, motorcycles, camping, cannabis, and a surprising amount of joint rolling technique.Along the way we dive into:Why delegation is one of the hardest skills to learnThe difference between creators and operatorsBuilding systems instead of carrying everything yourselfThe psychology behind changing your own behavior instead of trying to change everyone elseHow camping became an unexpected reset for mental healthWhy Margin Call might be one of the best business movies you've never watchedRevisiting Troy with a completely different perspectiveWhether technology is advancing as fast as it couldThe evolution of modern video games and endless updatesMotorcycle trip planning and adventure prepOur latest Gran Turismo obsession and favorite rally carsJoint rolling tips, resin tricks, and why we've become daily joint smokersSometimes the best conversations don't have a script. They just wander wherever curiosity takes them, and somehow still circle back to becoming a better human.RAW rolling papersGran Turismo 7Peugeot Rally CarFord Mustang Rally CarMargin CallTroyHave a guest idea? Have an interesting cannabis story? Or maybe you've been on the show before and want to come back?Reach out. We'd love to hear from you.If you're enjoying Cannabis School, leave us a review, share an episode with a friend, or send us a message. It genuinely helps us keep making conversations like these.Keep the Mic on.Fuel the movement. Keep the conversation going.We keep a running list of tools and brands we personally enjoy and actually use.Find everything in one place here:

If you've ever DM'd — or emailed, or texted, or asked on a discovery call — "wait, what tools do you actually use to run your business?" you're not alone. It's one of the most common questions I get, and until now, the answer's only ever lived in her replies. This episode puts it in one place, once and for all.This isn't a roundup of trendy tools I've never actually used. It's the exact stack running my business right now — website, email, podcast, content, and client management — broken down tool by tool, and tied back to the four pillars of marketing without social media: your email list, your website, your podcast or content, and the SEO that helps people find it all.What you'll learnThe website platform I uses for her own business and recommends to my web design clients — and whyHow to choose an email platform that actually reflects your brand, not just your messageWhat it really takes to run a professional podcast without a studio or a production teamWhy "systems" like client management software are quietly part of your marketing, whether you think of them that way or notWhere AI tools fit into an owned-media content process — and where I draw the lineEpisode Highlights[00:00] Why Jan finally put her entire tech stack in one place — and why you've probably been asking this question too[02:15] The website platform running Jan's business, and how it protects the one digital asset that's fully yours[05:40] The email platform Jan uses to build trust before a subscriber reads a single word [08:50] How Jan records and produces a professional podcast without a studio — and why that barrier is lower than you think[12:00] The tool keeping Jan's content plan organized across every channel, and why "more ideas" usually isn't the actual problem[15:10] The behind-the-scenes system that protects the client experience once someone says yes[17:30] How Jan uses AI in her content process — and the one line she won't let it cross [19:45] Bringing the whole stack together: picking the right tool for the season you're actually inKey Takeaway"None of these tools are the strategy. They're just the vehicles. It's not about having the most tools or the trendiest ones — it's about having the right ones for the season you're actually in."Resources MentionedShowit — website platform (JanTouchberry.com/showit)Flodesk — email marketing platform (JanTouchberry.com/email)Riverside — podcast recording platform (riverside.fm)Enji — marketing hub for content planning (JanTouchberry.com/marketing)HoneyBook — client management and CRM (JanToucberry.com/Honeybook)Claude — AI assistant for content production (claude.ai)CONNECT WITH JAN:Here are all the best places and FREE stuff

You keep telling yourself life will settle down after this season. After the launch, after summer, after the next thing. And every time, the next thing just takes its place.What if you're not behind, and you're not failing to manage it well enough? What if you're just living in the wrong order?This episode hands you a framework that explains why joy keeps feeling like something you'll get to eventually, and why two of the three ways we organize our lives are traps that guarantee it never arrives.If you've been waiting to rest, play, or feel alive until the circumstances finally cooperate, this is the reframe that ends the waiting.What You'll LearnThe three ways people organize their lives, and why two of them guarantee joy never arrivesThe arrival fallacy: why hitting the milestone never produces the feeling you expectedWhy "do more and the rest will follow" is the engine underneath high-functioning exhaustionThe one question to ask yourself today that turns this whole framework into action--

Why do so many marketers chase better ads while ignoring the audience that actually drives sales?Brian Kurtz, founder of Titans Marketing and one of the most respected voices in direct response marketing, shares the timeless principles that helped build a $150 million publishing business. From Recency Frequency Monetary Value (RFM) and lifetime value to the famous 40/40/20 rule, Brian explains why understanding your audience has always been more important than writing better copy.He highlights why marketers should focus on getting rich slowly instead of chasing quick wins, why email remains one of the most valuable business assets you can own, and why consistent communication builds stronger customer relationships than any social platform.The conversation explores how AI is changing marketing, where it creates opportunities, where it creates risks, and why human experience, personal stories, and authentic relationships may become even more valuable as AI-generated content becomes increasingly common.What You'll LearnThe 3 marketing principles behind a $150 million businessWhy RFM still drives customer growthHow lifetime value beats quick winsThe real power of the 40/40/20 ruleWhy email lists outperform social mediaHow to build stronger customer relationshipsUsing AI without losing your human voiceWhy the long game wins in marketingIf your business is struggling to generate consistent leads or build lasting customer relationships, this episode explains why audience-first marketing, email ownership, and long-term thinking remain some of the biggest competitive advantages available today.Learn more about Brian Kurtz and Titans Marketing: Website: https://briankurtz.netGet a copy of OverDeliver: https://overdeliverbook.comExplore the Fish in the Barrel Analyzer from Video Case Story: https://videocasestory.com/fibResources:● Connect with Ian● Download a Tackle Box!● Supercharge your marketing and grow your business with video case stories today!● Subscribe to the YouTube Channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When a photo of ultra-runner Sophie Power breastfeeding her baby during one of the world's toughest races went viral, millions of people saw a powerful image of motherhood.But few knew the story behind it.In this Motherkind Moment, Sophie shares what was really happening that day. From navigating pregnancy, pelvic floor recovery and breastfeeding, to running 106 miles around Mont Blanc with a three-month-old baby, Sophie reveals the invisible work, planning and determination behind the photograph.What emerges is a powerful conversation about modern motherhood, the mental load, the physical demands of caring for a child and the challenge so many mothers face: how do we continue to pursue our goals while caring for the people we love most?This isn't a story about running. It's a story about redefining strength, challenging outdated systems and proving that motherhood and ambition can exist side by side.You'll LearnThe story behind Sophie's viral breastfeeding photoWhy the image became a symbol of modern motherhoodThe realities of returning to exercise after birthHow mothers carry both the visible and invisible loadWhy motherhood shouldn't mean giving up your ambitionsWhat it means to redefine strength as a motherIf this Moment resonated with you, I'd highly recommend listening to the full episode (linked below). It's a powerful conversation about motherhood, ambition and why women should never have to choose between caring for their children and pursuing their goals.Loved this episode? Watch every full episode on YouTube and subscribe. Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode of Motherkind. It helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing.If you enjoyed this episode, you can listen to the full episode - Why Being A Good Mother Might Mean Putting Yourself First Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you're becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat SheetConnect with Zoe:Follow Zoe on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTokGet Zoe's Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations'This Motherkind episode is sponsored by:Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women's supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply.

Windermere Coaching Minute with Michael FanningAbout Your HostMichael Fanning is Senior Vice President and co-owner of Windermere Coaching with nearly three decades of experience coaching real estate agents through every kind of market. A mindset-first leader, Michael believes in holding people capable and that your knowledge is complimentary, not free.Episode SummaryWhat if your next client already trusted you before they ever picked up the phone? That's not a fantasy that's what consistent social media video builds. In this episode, Michael breaks down why video is the single biggest untapped opportunity for real estate agents today and how to actually start without a ring light, a production crew, or a perfect script.What You'll LearnThe psychology of parasocial relationships why they create the same trust in the brain as real friendships and what that means for your businessWhy raw, slightly imperfect video consistently outperforms polished, produced contentThe AI + Captions app workflow that takes a video from idea to posted in 35 minutesThe Crawl → Walk → Run framework for building the habit without burning outWhy even top-referral agents with strong spheres can't afford to ignore social mediaHow to handle every objection "I'm not good on camera," "I don't know what to talk about," "nobody will watch"Key Takeaway"The agents who build something lasting are not the most talented or the most polished. They're the most consistent."Action StepsOpen your notes app and write down one topic you already know well that's your first videoDownload the Captions app (free to start) your production studio in your pocketWant the full 6-month Social Media Video Playbook? Email Michael at fanning@windermere.com subject line: PlaybookReady for one-on-one coaching? Visit windermerecoaching.com for a complimentary callBe awesome and help somebody. Make it a great day.

Everyone's Buying SPCX. Here's What Smart Investors Actually Do.SpaceX (SPCX) just completed the largest IPO in history — $75 billion raised, debuting up 19% on day one, now trading over 40% above its IPO price. The hype is real. So are the risks most people aren't talking about.CFP® David Chudyk breaks down the bull case, the bear case, what happened when WeWork, Peloton, and Rivian met peak hype, and — most importantly — the only question that determines whether any hot stock belongs in your financial picture.What You'll LearnThe real bull case for SpaceX — Starlink's $15.5B revenue run-rate, 50%+ growth, cash-flow positive before IPOThe bear case: xAI's $6.35B operating loss, Starship delays, valuation that prices in perfectionIPO Hall of Shame: WeWork ($47B → bankruptcy), Peloton (down 90% from peak), Rivian (down 80%+)The one question that determines if any position belongs in your planHow to use the three-bucket framework (Liquidity, Longevity, Legacy) to size any single position5 specific SpaceX risks buried in the S-1 most retail investors never read

Questions? Thoughts? Send a Text to The Optometry Money Podcast! We'll answer your question on the show.Episode SummaryMost practice owners spend close to two decades building their business — and too often only a few months planning how they exit it. That imbalance shows up in the outcomes.This episode kicks off a new series on planning for the sale of your practice, built around five questions worth answering long before a sale shows up on your calendar. We start with the first and most important one: not "what is my practice worth?" but "what does this sale actually need to do for my retirement to work?"Because those are two completely different questions — and the gap between what you assume the practice is worth and what you actually need it to do is where a lot of the regret lives. We walk through why your retirement gap sets the floor for every other exit decision, how to actually build that number, and why the earlier you start, the more flexibility you'll have on your way out.What You'll LearnThe five questions to answer when planning to exit your practice (and why this one comes first)Why your practice valuation only matters in relation to your retirement gapHow two identical practices can lead to two completely different sale strategiesWhy earlier owners have far more flexibility — and how to "pre-fund" your future buyoutHow to build your retirement gap: lifestyle spending, guaranteed income, existing assets, and the gap that remainsHow that gap becomes your negotiating floor — shaping timeline, buyer type, and payment structureThe what-if scenarios worth testing before you ever sellKey Takeaways for OptometristsYour practice valuation is only meaningful in context. The number that actually matters is the gap between what you've already built outside the practice and what your retirement plan needs to succeed. Until you know that gap, every conversation about price, structure, and buyer is theoretical — you have nothing to measure an offer against.Figure out that number first, and it becomes your negotiating floor. It tells you whether you can wait for the right buyer, whether you can sell to an associate at a friendly price or need to chase a higher multiple, and whether work is truly optional afterward. Too many owners step into a sale unsure of what their family actually needs — and let the deal determine their retirement plan rather than the other way around.Resources for OptometristsPodcast Ep 160: How to Maximize Your Optometry Practice Value Before You Sell with Erich MatteiPodcast Ep 50: Guide to Due Diligence on Practice Purchases with Erich MatteiPodcast Ep 80: Intro to Optometry Practice Valuations with Erich MatteiPodcast Ep 70: Financial Planning Considerations for Owners of Established Optometry PracticesWant a more proactive approach to your planning?You can schedule a no-commitment introductory call to discuss what's on your mind financially and learn how we help optometrists navigate those same decisions nationwide.

Send us Fan MailStep inside the assessment-first training model that's transforming athlete results at FitBody Fusion. The team breaks down how virtual and in-person 60-minute sessions deliver precise coaching, how one-day and two-day assessments reveal each athlete's “linch pin,” and why tailoring programs to your actual gym equipment boosts execution and progress. You'll also hear details on the East/West expansion with Push, high-energy training camps that sell out fast, and the upcoming assessment roadshow to Boise, Vegas, and Austin.What You'll LearnThe difference between one-day “prep and prime” and two-day assessments—and who each is forHow mobility screens, table tests, and movement pattern prep flow into targeted trainingWhy virtual coaching in your own gym environment accelerates customization and resultsHow training camps build culture, intensity, and hands-on form coaching in small groupsThe philosophy behind “slow, then grow, then go” to prime smarter and lift harderBalancing division requirements with joint health, cool-downs, and stress managementReady to train smarter, harder, and longer? Join the movement, share this episode with a teammate, and subscribe for more assessment-driven coaching insights.#FitBodyFusion #Bodybuilding #StrengthTraining #VirtualCoaching #TrainingAssessmentDrew Brannon, an Exercise Science graduate from USF, owns Pinellas Ultimate Strength House, a premier 7,000 sq. ft. training facility in Largo, FL. A former physique researcher, athlete, and coach, he helps clients—from NCAA athletes to bodybuilders—achieve peak performance.https://www.instagram.com/drewbrannon08Shelbie Corey is the Head Trainer and Director of Training & Systems at FitBody Fusion, where she helps lead coach development, training systems, and athlete programming. With a strong background in strength training, injury prevention, and performance-focused coaching, Shelbie brings a detail-oriented approach that helps athletes train smarter, move better, and build sustainable results.https://www.instagram.com/fit_shelbs_Javier Fraga is the General Manager of Pinellas Ultimate Strength House and a key leader within the FBF Training Department. With a strong background in performance training and experience working with everyone from elite athletes to everyday clients, Javier brings a results-driven, no-nonsense approach to fitness. He is passionate about helping individuals unlock their full potential through disciplined training, education, and a commitment to long-term growth.http://www.pinellasultimate.comhttps://www.instagram.com/jfragatrainingAllyson Spungin is the Director of Training, Programming, & Educational Development for FitBody Fusion & a Master Trainer with over 12 years of experience in strength training & nutrition coaching. Based in Scottsdale, AZ, she is known for science-backed, individualized programming for both athletes & general-population clients, with specialties spanning fat loss, performance, pre/post-natal training. Allyson combines hands-on coaching, gym leadership, & advanced certifications with a psychology-driven approach to help individuals train smarter, progress sustainably, & maximize results at every stage of their journey.https://www.instagram.com/allyson.spungin.fitness/https://www.fitbodyfusion.com/blogs/coach/allyson-spunginWelcome to FitBody Lifestyle the podcast hosted by Jami and Greg DeBernard! Join us as we explore the multifaceted world of fitness, health, business, relationships, and the art of leading a well-rounded life. Whether you're pumping iron at the gym, grinding in your entrepreneurial endeavors, or simply striving for balance in your daily routine, you've landed in the right spot.In each episode, we'll embark on enlightening discussions, provide you with actionable tips, and share inspiring stories that touch on every aspect of your journey towards a healthier, more fulfilling life. We'll cover everything from fitness tips to expert guidance on nutrition,  and effective weight loss strategies. Dive deep with us into topics like strength training for both body and mind, fostering cardiovascular health, and discovering the harmony between your daily lifestyle and your personal well-being. We're here to help you unlock your full potential, empowering you to transform your mind, body, and overall life. Connect With Us:https://www.fitbodylifestylepodcast.com/https://www.fitbodyfusion.com/https://www.instagram.com/jamidebernard/https://www.instagram.com/fbf_papa_bear/https:/...

You do all of it because that's what a good mom does. The schedule, the meals, the work, the everything. But somewhere between holding it all and doing it right, the enjoying part quietly disappeared.This episode gives you a 3-part model that frees up real hours in your week without dropping a single ball. Not another productivity hack. A different way of deciding what's actually yours to carry.Cherylanne Skolnicki left a 15-year executive career at Procter and Gamble after realizing she was climbing a ladder leaning against the wrong wall. She's spent the last 14 years teaching thousands of high-achieving women how to play big at work and at home while protecting time for themselves. In this conversation, she hands over the playbook.What You'll LearnThe 3-part model for freeing up hours this weekThe Goldilocks job trap: why the perks are keeping you stuckWhy balance is not a pie chart - the reframe that makes it actually achievableWhy staying locked in your masculine energy is exhausting youThe household shift that ends the asking-for-help cycle foreverResources MentionedThe Momentum Playbook (free): https://brilliant-balance.com/momentumFind Cherylanne on IG: @cskolnicki @brilliant_balanceMichelle's episode on the Brilliant Balance podcast--Join The Capacity Method (we start June 15th!) -> Check it out HERE--

Urinary tract infections are one of the most common health issues women experience, yet there's still so much confusion about what they are, why they happen, and how they're different from yeast infections and other vaginal conditions. In this episode of Ask Dr. A, Dr. Aliabadi breaks down the anatomy behind UTIs, explains the difference between bladder infections and kidney infections, and shares the symptoms every woman should know.Dr. Aliabadi also dives into why some women seem to get recurrent UTIs while others never experience them, covering the roles of hydration, sex, genetics, hormones, menopause, and the vaginal microbiome. She explains how bacteria causes infection, why urine cultures are essential for an accurate diagnosis, and the common mistakes that can lead to repeated infections.Plus, you'll learn evidence-based prevention strategies, including the truth about cranberry supplements, D-mannose, vaginal estrogen, probiotics, and whether peeing after sex actually helps. If you've ever wondered why UTIs keep coming back, or how to lower your risk, this episode is packed with practical information every woman should know.Subscribe to SHE MD Podcast for expert tips on PMOS, endometriosis, fertility, hormonal balance, mental health, and more. Share with friends and visit SHE MD website and Ovii for research-backed resources, holistic health strategies, and expert guidance on women's health and well-being.SponsorsMidi: Ready to feel your best and write your second act script? Visit JoinMidi.com today to book your personalized, insurance-covered virtual visit. Peloton: Let yourself run, lift, sculpt, push and GO. Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ at onepeloton.comMyriad: List GetMyRisk.com to learn more about hereditary cancer testing and how you can use Myriad's virtual care option for fast, at-home testing - no office visit required. Talkiatry: Head to Talkiatry.com/shemd and complete the short assessment to get matched with an in-network psychiatrist in just a few minutes.Transcendental Meditation: Curious about Transcendental Meditation? Find a certified teacher near you and begin your journey today. Go to TM.org/SheMDWhat You'll LearnThe difference between UTIs, bladder infections, kidney infections, and yeast infectionsHow bacteria enters the urinary tract and causes infectionCommon UTI symptoms and warning signs you shouldn't ignoreWhy some women are more prone to recurring infectionsThe role of hydration, sex, and vaginal health in UTI preventionHow menopause and declining estrogen affect urinary tract healthWhen a urine culture is necessary and why it mattersThe truth about cranberry supplements, D-mannose, and other prevention strategiesWhy recurrent UTIs may require a deeper investigationKey Timestamps00:00 Welcome to She MD Podcast00:46 UTI, Yeast infection, Bladder infection, and Kidney infection07:12 E.coli and how you get them in the urethra13:09 How is the test called?19:45 What can a woman do for these infections?29:13 What kind of treatment will help with the infection?37:15 Vaginal Estrogen Treatment 45:18 How do you address the bacteria?50:20 How much is too much?51:40 Let's address some myths 53:33 Final WordsKey TakeawaysUTIs and yeast infections are completely different conditions that affect different parts of the body.Most UTIs begin as bladder infections caused by bacteria entering the urethra.Early diagnosis and treatment can help prevent serious kidney infections.Hydration, urinating after sex, and avoiding prolonged urine retention can reduce risk.Vaginal microbiome health plays a major role in preventing recurrent UTIs.Menopause-related estrogen loss can increase susceptibility to urinary tract infections.A urine culture is the best way to confirm whether symptoms are truly caused by a UTI.Cranberry extract and D-mannose may help prevent recurrent infections but are not treatments for active UTIs.Recurrent infections should prompt an evaluation of underlying causes rather than repeated rounds of antibiotics.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You keep telling yourself there's a slower season coming. Once the kids are older. After the launch. When work settles down.And somewhere underneath all the waiting, you already know that version of life isn't actually coming anytime soon.This episode is about the third option nobody told you existed: not shrinking your life, not staying overwhelmed, but expanding your nervous system's capacity to actually hold the life you've built.What You'll LearnThe window of tolerance: what it is, why yours keeps narrowing, and how to widen itThe difference between regulation and expansionThe SPACE framework: the five-phase progression to expand your capacityHow to use your core values as a nervous system tool--Join The Capacity Method (we start June 15th!) -> Check it out HERE--

Coffee Helpful or Harmful + Soy & Alcohol and the Truth About Breast Cancer with guest expert Dr. William Li #62What if the habits you already have — your morning coffee, your soy latte, your occasional glass of wine — are actually working for you, not against you? In this episode, Samantha sits down once again with William Li, MD, internationally renowned physician, scientist, and New York Times bestselling author of Eat to Beat Disease and Eat to Beat Your Diet, to cut through decades of nutritional myths and replace fear with facts.From the cancer-fighting compound hiding in your espresso, to the truth about soy and breast cancer risk that 14 published studies now confirm, to what your "healthy" stevia packet may secretly contain — Dr. Li delivers the kind of science-backed clarity that changes how you shop, eat, and think about food as medicine every single day. This is one of those episodes you'll want to share with every woman you love.What You'll LearnThe chlorogenic acid triple-threat: How the natural compound in coffee simultaneously lowers inflammation, activates brown fat to burn visceral fat, AND cuts off the blood supply to cancer cells.Organic coffee is more potent: Why pesticide-free farming causes the coffee plant to produce more chlorogenic acid — meaning organic beans are literally more medicinal.The dairy-in-coffee trap: How dairy fat forms "soap bubbles" around chlorogenic acid, blocking up to 20–30% of its absorption in your gut.Cellular aging and telomeres: How chlorogenic acid has been shown to slow the shortening of telomeres — the protective caps on your DNA — keeping your tissues and organs more vital, longer.The 1–4 cup sweet spot: What the clinical and epidemiological research says about optimal daily coffee intake and how not to get paralyzed by the math.The stevia label scandal: Why a "pure stevia" label can be deceiving — and how the filler erythritol, often hidden inside, has been linked by cardiologists to increased heart attack risk.Soy is nature's tamoxifen: How soy's phytoestrogen (genistein) has a completely different molecular structure than human estrogen — and actually blocks estrogen receptors the same way the breast cancer drug tamoxifen does.14 JAMA-level studies, one conclusion: Every single study examining soy consumption in women at high breast cancer risk found improved survival rates and lower recurrence — with no study showing increased mortality.The 10-gram soy protein target: How one tall glass of soy milk or a small portion of tofu delivers the daily amount studied in clinical trials for breast protection.Emulsifiers and your gut microbiome: Why additives like carrageenan, guar gum, and polysorbate in commercial coffee drinks and plant milks silently alter the healthy bacteria in your gut, raising systemic inflammation.About Our GuestDr. William Li is an internationally renowned physician, scientist, researcher, and author whose work has impacted over 70 diseases, including cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. He is the founder and president of the Angiogenesis Foundation and is best known for his groundbreaking TED Talk, Can We Eat to Starve Cancer?, which has been viewed by millions worldwide. He is the New York Times bestselling author of Eat to Beat Disease and Eat to Beat Your Diet.

Have you ever finished a book you loved, handed it to a friend, and heard back, "It was fine"?That disconnect has nothing to do with the quality of the writing. It has everything to do with a principle C.S. Lewis understood well enough to write classics that have endured for decades.In this week's episode, I sat down with bestselling novelist Angela Hunt to break down the four ancient loves that drive all fiction, and how mastering them can help you produce a bestseller and a classic.You'll learnThe type of love almost every genre needs more of, and why the most violent stories need it most.How the loneliness epidemic is creating a massive hunger in readers, and which type of love lonely readers are yearning for.The type of love that makes for a classic but is hardest to write and easiest to botch. Get it wrong and your climax feels cheesy. Get it right and readers won't shut up about your book.We also explore the dark side of each love and how to use that tension to propel your plot forward.If the stakes in your story aren't working or you're sick of cheap, salacious storylines, listen in or read the blog version to learn how to incorporate these four types of love into your story. This one might change how you outline your next book or build your characters.Blog link: https://www.authormedia.com/the-four-loves-that-drive-fiction/Support the show

Have you ever had a moment where English didn't feel like work anymore… it just happened? In this episode, I'm breaking down what that “click” really feels like—because it's not random, and it's not magic. It's a progression.You'll learn the 5 stages English learners move through as fluency becomes more natural: from describing what you see, to summarizing meaning, to giving real opinions, to expressing ideas with vivid comparisons, and finally… blending it all together without thinking.If you've ever felt like you're stuck translating in your head, or like you can understand English but can't be yourself in English yet—this episode will help you recognize what stage you're in, what's supposed to feel hard right now, and what to practice next so you can keep moving forward.What You'll LearnThe 5 stages of the “English finally clicks” processWhy describing is the first real shift away from translationHow summarizing helps you keep up—even when you miss wordsThe stage where English starts sounding like you (not a textbook)How to disagree and give opinions without fearHow conceptualizing makes your English more vivid and memorableWhat it means when the “seams are gone” and you're just talkingHow to practice in a way that leads to Stage 5 naturallyKey Moments / Segment BreakdownStage 1: Describing — English matches real life in real time (quiet surprise)Stage 2: Summarizing — you catch the point instead of every word (relief)Stage 3: Giving opinions — you stop being polite-only and start being real (you return)Stage 4: Conceptualizing — you paint pictures, use comparisons, show personality (delight)Stage 5: Combining fluidly — describing + summarizing + opinion + vivid language in one flow (home)Why Stage 5 isn't a “new skill,” it's a resultHow to know what to practice based on your current stageMindset Shifts“Fluency means perfect sentences” → “Fluency means real-time meaning”“I must catch every word” → “I can understand the point”“English makes me smaller” → “My real voice belongs here too”“I need the exact word” → “I can describe and still be powerful”“The click is sudden” → “The click is built—stage by stage”Practical Takeaways (Try This Today)Stage 1 practice: Narrate what you see for 2 minutes (in your head or out loud).Stage 2 practice: Listen to a short clip and summarize it in 1–2 sentences: “Basically, it's about…”Stage 3 practice: Use one opinion starter daily: “Honestly, I think…” + one reason.Stage 4 practice: Use one comparison a day: “It's like…” / “It felt like…”Stage 5 growth: Don't force mixing—build each stage until it becomes automatic.Listener Reflection QuestionsWhich stage feels most natural for me right now?Where do I still translate the most—in speaking or listening?Do I understand English but struggle to show my personality in it?What's one daily habit I can do for my current stage this week?What would “home” in English look like for me?If you want to sign up for the free English email newsletter, go to https://speakenglishwithtiffani.com/newsletter

https://teachhoops.com/ Summer basketball can be a gift… or it can quietly wreck your program. In May, coaches start feeling it: players scatter to AAU, schedules get messy, your best kid is traveling, role guys disappear, and by August you've got talent — but no connection. In this episode, Coach shares a simple framework to survive AAU season without losing your culture. The goal isn't to fight AAU. The goal is to stop the drift. Why programs lose the summer (and it's not because kids are “busy”) How to prevent summer from turning into a tryout and “me ball” The 3 Agreements every coach should set with players before summer explodes Why you should demand habits, not presence (and what habits actually matter) The weekly communication loop that keeps your team connected all summer A quick “AAU Translation” meeting that turns AAU reps into your program development How to run a “Return Day” every two weeks to keep identity alive Why summer roles should be growth roles, not starting roles Agreement 1: We don't compete against each other. We compete for each other. Summer can turn into a tryout. This agreement protects chemistry and reinforces team-first habits. Agreement 2: You owe the program your habits, not your presence. Instead of guilt and drama, you set clear standards players can control (skill work, strength, compete reps, leadership habits). Agreement 3: We stay connected with a weekly loop. One simple weekly rhythm keeps communication strong and prevents the “summer fade.” AAU Translation Meeting (15 minutes) Ask players: What are you being asked to do on your summer team? What are you doing well? What's one thing you're struggling with? Then give each player: One strength to sharpen One weakness to attack Return Day (every 2 weeks) A short, structured team touchpoint to protect culture: quick warmup small-sided competition pressure finish Growth Roles Instead of debating starters in June, assign responsibilities: voice guy, energy guy, connector, work guy organize workouts, bring a freshman, lead warmups, text the group AAU isn't the enemy — drift is Standards beat guilt Habits keep your program alive when schedules are chaotic A short weekly loop creates long-term buy-in Summer identity is protected through structure, not speeches Before the end of May, do these 3 things: Set the 3 Agreements with your team Create a simple habit scoreboard (skill, strength, compete, leadership) Schedule your first Return Day For offseason planning tools, templates, and systems that make this easy to run, visit:https://teachhoops.com/ Show NotesWhat You'll LearnThe 3 Agreements FrameworkPractical Tools MentionedKey TakeawaysCoach ChallengeMentioned Resource Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ever melted into the couch after a long day, scrolled for thirty minutes, and somehow felt even worse when you got up?It's not that rest isn't working. It's that there are actually seven different types of rest, and most of us are only using one or two. This episode walks through all seven, connects them to your capacity pattern, and gives you one thing to try this week that might actually feel restorative.What You'll LearnThe seven types of rest and how to incorporate them into your daily life Why your Capacity Pattern determines which types of rest you need (and which you might avoid)How to know whether you're actually resting or just checking out--

Most BDR teams are struggling right now. Connect rates are dropping, email is getting ignored, and reps are rushing to get out of the role as fast as possible. Lauren Reeves is doing the opposite, and her team is booking more meetings every single quarter.In this episode, John sits down with Lauren Reeves, BDR manager at Swap Commerce and one of the most vocal advocates for the SDR and BDR profession in Europe. Lauren built her team from 6 to 40, incentivized her reps to build real personal brands on LinkedIn, and created a culture where people actually want to stay in the seat long enough to get good at it. She shares exactly what is working right now on email, on the phone, and on social, and what is quietly killing results for most teams that are copying the playbook from five years ago.If you lead a BDR or SDR team, or you are in the role of trying to figure out how to stand out and build a career in sales, this conversation will give you the most practical and honest take on what it actually takes to win right now. Visit www.jbarrows.com and learn how you can Make It Happen.What You'll LearnThe hiring question Lauren asks in every interviewWhy Lauren tells every candidate upfront: I do not work with dicksWhy good BDRs should stay in the seat for at least 18 monthsWhy the no promotion before a year policy creates better salespeopleWhat is actually working right now in emailWhy the phone still convertsHow Lauren pays her reps to post on LinkedInWhat BDRs should post on LinkedInWhy costly quarterly targets work better than monthly pressureHow to spot it in an interview and how to coach it on the floorLauren Reeves is a sales leader and outbound specialist with 7 years of experience in the BDR/SDR space, known for developing high-performing business development teams. She began her career as a BDR before moving into management, where she focuses on building ambitious, growth-driven sales professionals and creating environments centered on learning, collaboration, and success. Lauren has driven significant outbound revenue growth, scaled teams across regions, and earned recognition as a top sales manager and leader in the industry.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thelaurenreeves/John Barrows is a sales trainer, speaker, and founder of JB Sales with over 25 years of experience in the industry. He has made hundreds of cold calls a week, led startups to acquisition, and trained high-performing teams at companies like Salesforce, LinkedIn, Amazon, and Okta. Through JB Sales, John focuses on practical sales execution—helping reps fill pipeline, close deals, and build trust with buyers in today's AI-driven sales environment.Connect with John Barrows:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbarrows/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnmbarrows/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@johnmbarrowsCheck out John's Membership: https://go.jbarrows.com/Join John's Newsletter: https://www.jbarrows.com/newsletter

Text us a comment or question!What if the biggest reason you feel tired, sluggish, and “older than you should”… has nothing to do with age - and everything to do with what's on your plate?In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with Axay Shah, a 66-year-old marathon runner who hasn't eaten cooked food in over 16 years.Yeah… you read that right.Axay believes that most of what we've been taught about food is flat-out wrong - and that the key to energy, longevity, and disease prevention lies in a raw, plant-based lifestyle.Now, whether you agree with him or not… this conversation will challenge your thinking.We dive into:Why he gave up cooked food entirelyWhat actually happens when you switch to raw foodsHis take on protein (and why he thinks it's overhyped)What he eats in a typical dayAnd how he's able to run marathons well into his 60s This isn't about telling you to go 100% raw…It's about opening your eyes to what might actually be holding you back. What You'll LearnThe real reason Axay ditched cooked food—and never looked backWhy he believes most people are low-energy (and it's NOT aging)The surprising truth about “dead food” vs “living food”His 5 rules for eating (and living) with more energyWhy most people are confused about protein—and what actually mattersHow to think differently about food, fuel, and your bodyThe mindset shift that can change your health in the second half of life

Mom guilt is productive. Not all of it, but more than you think — and knowing which kind of guilt you're experiencing changes everything about how you respond to it.Some guilt is a real signal worth following. Some is just your nervous system trying to protect you. This episode teaches you to tell the difference — so you stop spiraling on the guilt that doesn't deserve it and actually respond to the guilt that does.What You'll LearnThe difference between productive guilt and unproductive guilt How your values clarity — or lack of it — is driving most of your unnecessary guiltWhy self-criticism feels like accountability but actually keeps your nervous system in threatThe one move that lets your system actually process guilt instead of perpetuate it--

When you're frustrated, overwhelmed, or just done — what do you do?Do you take over — handle it, control it, make sure nobody sees you struggling?Do you go quiet, pull back, and wait for it to pass?Do you pour into everyone around you until there's nothing left for you?Do you zone out, check out, find somewhere else to be in your head?Do you go into fix-it mode — the lists, the plans, the need to have everything done right before you can breathe?One of those probably just made you wince.That's your capacity pattern — your nervous system's autopilot when things get to be too much. This episode names all five — where they come from, why they're so hard to change, and what it actually looks like when they stop running the show.What You'll LearnThe 5 capacity patterns — described in enough detail that you'll recognize yours immediatelyWhy your pattern feels impossible to change (and what's actually keeping it locked in)What it looks like when your pattern stops running on autopilot — and what expands capacity differently for each oneTake the Capacity Pattern Quiz Here!

Kettle Chips: Cameron Healy. The Wild Bet That Made a BrandMost founders expand the “right” way: local → regional → national → international.Cameron Healy totally skipped the “national” part. When Kettle Chips was still an upstart regional brand, Cameron made a move that seems almost reckless: he launched his thick-cut, kettle-cooked chips to the United Kingdom — one of the most competitive “crisps” markets on earth — before conquering the U.S.And that wasn't his first risky move. Before Kettle, Cameron was a turban-wearing Sikh entrepreneur in 1970s Salem, Oregon, building a natural foods business…until he was abruptly fired. He started again from scratch with a $10,000 bank loan. Inspired by the extra thick, crunchy potato chips that he sampled on a trip to Hawaii, he taught himself how to fry sliced potatoes through trial-and-error. Then, just as Kettle started taking off overseas, another trip to Hawaii sparked a second act: Kona Brewing — a craft beer brand that initially lost $20K a month — for years — before Cameron was able to make it work.Meanwhile, buoyed by its UK success, Kettle chips eventually spread across the US, becoming the top-selling natural chip in the country. What you'll learnThe hidden details (like cooking-oil quality control) that can make or break a chipHow curiosity about British “crisp” culture fueled a risky UK rolloutThe decision that turned Kona Brewing from a money pit into a scalable brandTimestamps07:21 — “You had to get up at 3 a.m.”: building a life in a Sikh community in Salem10:11 — Fired with four kids and no severance: the moment Cameron is forced to rebuild12:04 — The $10K loan (helped along by the offer of ski passes)14:06 — The 1980 peanut crop gamble that suddenly capitalized Cameron's business23:14 — “Pot Chips” was the original name…until friends told him how bad it was24:48 — Hand-feeding potatoes into vats of oil: inventing a process with zero playbook29:10 — The Safeway disaster: rancid oil, a rejected order, and demand evaporating overnight31:52 — The car crash that jolted Cameron out of despair46:35 — UK word-of-mouth “switches on”--with an extra boost from Lady Di56:03 — Kona Brewing bleeds money…until one decision turns things around***Hey—want to be a guest on HIBT?If you're building a business, why not get advice from some of the greatest entrepreneurs on Earth?Every Thursday on the HIBT Advice Line, a previous HIBT guest helps new entrepreneurs work through the challenges they're facing right now. Advice that's smart, actionable, and absolutely free.Just call 1-800-433-1298, leave a message, and you may soon get guidance from someone who started where you did, and went on to build something massive.So—give us a call. We can't wait to hear what you're working on.***This episode was produced by Casey Herman with music composed by Ramtin Arablouei. It was edited by Neva Grant with research help from Rommel Wood. Our engineers were Robert Rodriguez and Kwesi Lee.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Before Gymboree became a cultural icon in the 80s and 90s, it was just one lonely new mom trying to find connection. Joan Barnes started hosting weekly playgroups for parents… and demand exploded. What began as a diversion became a business. Then a franchise. Then a brand everyone seemed to know, with its padded playrooms and parachute games. From the outside, it looked like a runaway success: hundreds of locations, glowing press coverage, celebrity buzz. But inside, the franchise model was failing. A potential Hasbro rescue vanished overnight. And Joan—while smiling for the world—was breaking under the pressure.Then came a major pivot that helped turn Gymboree around. The company was going to survive, but Joan realized she might not. She stepped away for good, to fight for her health. In this episode, Joan talks frankly about building Gymboree, losing control of it, and learning some vital lessons about ambition, balance, and humility. What You'll LearnThe hidden math of franchising: when scale makes you weaker, not strongerHow—years before social media—Joan used the media as her marketing engine The moment Gymboree nearly died—and the brilliant pivot that saved itWhat it feels like to be celebrated publicly while privately falling apartWhy “more hustle” can be a trapTimestamps: (Timecodes are approximate and may shift depending on platform.)[08:20] “Lonely and isolated”—The new-mom need that sparked Joan's first playgroup[13:43] The early days: parachute games, circle songs, and connecting with other parents[16:59] The first, $3,000 investment, and expanding to new venues.[23:08] Learning the hard way: “I didn't even know what franchise meant.” [38:40] Joan discovers her business model has a terrifying Catch-22[45:05] A humiliating gut punch: Hasbro calls off a life-saving deal [50:15] The pivot to profitability: play centers + clothing stores[1:03:00] Success on the outside, collapse on the inside: panic, addiction, treatment [1:14:17] After Gymboree: yoga studios, recovery, and redefining successHey—want to be a guest on HIBT?If you're building a business, why not get advice from some of the greatest entrepreneurs on Earth?Every Thursday on the HIBT Advice Line, a previous HIBT guest helps new entrepreneurs work through the challenges they're facing right now. Advice that's smart, actionable, and absolutely free.Just call 1-800-433-1298, leave a message, and you may soon get guidance from someone who started where you did, and went on to build something massive.So—give us a call. We can't wait to hear what you're working on.This episode was produced by Chris Maccini with music composed by Ramtin Arablouei.It was edited by Neva Grant with research by Rommel Wood.Our engineers were Jimmy Keeley and Patrick Murray.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.