Podcasts about Main Street

In a world of greenwashing, wall-to-wall podcast ads, and affiliate marketing "listicles," it's really hard to know if a brand is actually as sustainable and ethical as it claims.  Well, Amanda has been looking into this kind of stuff for years, so in this episode they will show you exactly what they do when they want to figure out the true story of a brand.  And specifically, we will unpack Quince as an example!In this episode:Is Quince as sustainable and ethical as their marketing seems to claim?What are some obvious red flags that a brand is not sustainable and ethical?Why are sustainable fashion organizations, writers, and activists no longer receiving as much funding as they once did?Why does Amanda feel "weird" about the Commons app?Why is a job review site (Glassdoor) a surprisingly useful addition to your slow fashion toolbox?And why can't we shop our way to a better world?Also: Six years of Clotheshorse...and introducing, CONWAY!Helpful links and reading:@sustainablefashionfriend@alookbehindtheseamsGood On YouEco-StylistCobbled Goods"Not everyone is loving Quince's dupes," Chantal Fernandez, The Cut."Williams-Sonoma sues Quince over sales of 'dupe' products," Jonathan Stempel, Reuters."Beyond Compare? Quince Battles Class Action Over Its ‘Traditional Retail' Pricing Model," ArentFoxSchiff"I got a cease and desist from Quince," Ecocult.Amanda's first post about the Esprit sweatshirt (you can also find this on IG)"About that viral Esprit sweatshirt...the revolution will not be for sale at Costco." (you an also find this on IG)The new Clotheshorse PO Box: 69 Main Street, Box 16  New Providence, PA 17560Get your Clotheshorse merch here: https://clotheshorsepodcast.com/shop/Until the end of July, use promo code THEPRICEISRIGHT to get 50% off all merch! Amanda and Dustin care for a colony of 12 feral cats and they want to get them all fixed this spring. So help them cover that cost by picking up some hot deals on Clotheshorse merch.If you want to share your opinion/additional thoughts on the subjects we cover in each episode, feel free to email, whether it's a typed out message or an audio recording:  amanda@clotheshorse.worldDid you enjoy this episode? Consider "buying me a coffee" via Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/clotheshorseClotheshorse is brought to you with support from the following sustainable small businesses:Slow Fashion Academy is a size-inclusive sewing and patternmaking studio based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, founded by designer and fashion professor Ruby Gertz. Ruby just launched CLO3D for Custom Fit: a 12-week beginner-friendly online course in virtual patternmaking with CLO3D software. Instead of making sample after sample, you can now customize avatars that match your real body measurements and fit-test garments virtually—before cutting into a single piece of fabric. You can also work from your pre-existing paper or PDF patterns! This course is designed to get you over the initial hump to working confidently in the program. It includes 300+ bite-size video lessons spaced out over 12 weeks, weekly live Q&A calls for accountability, a custom body scan to use as a you-sized virtual dress form, and a super supportive community of like-minded designers that are all learning together in a cohort. Perfect for indie patternmakers, emerging designers, or anyone who wants to design clothes that actually fit their one-of-a-kind body.Learn more about the course, as well as our in-person sewing and patternmaking workshops at www.slowfashion.academy.Deco Denim is a startup based out of San Francisco, selling clothing and accessories that are sustainable, gender fluid, size inclusive and high quality--made to last for years to come. Deco Denim is trying to change the way you think about buying clothes. Founder Sarah Mattes wants to empower people to ask important questions like, “Where was this made? Was this garment made ethically? Is this fabric made of plastic? Can this garment be upcycled and if not, can it be recycled?” Signup at decodenim.com to receive $20 off your first purchase. They promise not to spam you and send out no more than 3 emails a month, with 2 of them surrounding education or a personal note from the Founder. Find them on Instagram as @deco.denim.Selina Sanders, a social impact brand that specializes in up-cycled clothing, using only reclaimed, vintage or thrifted materials: from tea towels, linens, blankets and quilts.  Sustainably crafted in Los Angeles, each piece is designed to last in one's closet for generations to come.  Maximum Style; Minimal Carbon Footprint.Republica Unicornia Yarns: Hand-Dyed Yarn and notions for the color-obsessed. Made with love and some swearing in fabulous Atlanta, Georgia by Head Yarn Wench Kathleen. Get ready for rainbows with a side of Giving A Damn! Republica Unicornia is all about making your own magic using small-batch, responsibly sourced, hand-dyed yarns and thoughtfully made notions. Slow fashion all the way down and discover the joy of creating your very own beautiful hand knit, crocheted, or woven pieces. Find us on Instagram @republica_unicornia_yarns and at www.republicaunicornia.com.Cute Little Ruin is an online shop dedicated to providing quality vintage and secondhand clothing, vinyl, and home items in a wide range of styles and price points.  If it's ethical and legal, we try to find a new home for it!  Vintage style with progressive values.  Find us on Instagram at @CuteLittleRuin.

The Seattle Sounders are coming off arguably the worst performance in club history, and for an occasion this unprecedented, we're devoting the entire show to processing the fallout. After entering the World Cup break at 7-3-3, Seattle returned to a 5-1 annihilation by the Portland Timbers in front of more than 35,000 fans at Lumen Field. On this episode we'll break down every angle of the historic collapse. Was it an inexplicable outlier or an x-ray of deeper problems? How much responsibility belongs to Brian Schmetzer and Craig Waibel, and what does the result say about Seattle's roster construction, ownership spending and veteran leadership? We'll also examine Jordan Morris' complicated DP situation, the decision to send Snyder Brunell and Paul Rothrock to face the media, and where the Sounders go from here.Follow Lobbing Scorchers: YouTube Instagram Bluesky TikTok Facebook Ari Liljenwall Noah Riffe Niko MorenoSPONSORSQED Coffee - a Seattle based roaster, coffee shop and coffee subscription service. Visit them in person at one of the three Seattle locations or online and use code ‘LS74' for 25% off across the site.Haxan Ferments - Specializing in unique, small-batch fermented hot sauces and vinegars, Haxan Ferments is handcrafted in Georgetown and made with the best local ingredients from across the Pacific Northwest. Use Code LS for a FREE Hot Sauce w/ purchase!Podium Edmonds - Located at 114 4th Ave N, just off Main Street in the heart of Downtown Edmonds, come shop and explore the best menswear in the Pacific Northwest. Tell them Lobbing Scorchers sent you!Full Pull Wines - Founded in 2009, they the best boutique wines of the world to members, with special focus on our home, the Pacific Northwest.MLS Store - New year, new gear! The 2026 MLS jerseys are here, and MLSStore is the ultimate destination for every fan. Every purchase helps support our show!Lobbing Scorchers is a production of Just Once Media.Lobbing Scorchers is a Seattle Sounders and MLS focused show brought to you by Sounder at Heart. Hosted by Major League Soccer's Ari Liljenwall and Producer Noah Riffe. Join us as we lob our scorching takes on the American soccer landscape, Seattle Sounders, Major League Soccer, USMNT and more.Contact: lobbingscorchers@justoncemedia.com#KO

36. Behind the Scenes at the Haunted Mansion: Alex Interviews Kris About Being a Disneyland Cast Member What does it really feel like to work at the Haunted Mansion? In this special interview episode, Alex turns the tables and interviews co-host Kris about her unforgettable time as a Disneyland Cast Member at one of the world's most beloved attractions—the Haunted Mansion. From being assigned to her dream attraction on her very first day to walking the attraction with the lights on, working New Year's Eve on Main Street, backstage traditions, celebrity encounters, magical guest moments, and even riding Pirates of the Caribbean during a shift, Kris shares stories she's never told publicly before. The conversation also explores the personal side of her Disney journey—how working for The Walt Disney Company helped her through one of the most difficult periods of her life and ultimately led her to lifelong friendships, renewed confidence, and the path that eventually brought The Swinging Wake Podcast to life. Whether you're a Haunted Mansion superfan, a Disney Parks enthusiast, or someone who's ever dreamed of becoming a Cast Member, this is an episode you won't want to miss. In This Episode Disney Parks news and Oogie Boogie Bash updates Christmas in July with ConciEARS How Kris became a Haunted Mansion Cast Member Traditions and Cast Member training Walking the Mansion with the lights on Behind-the-scenes areas guests never see Working Haunted Mansion Holiday vs. Classic Favorite Cast Member memories and magical guest interactions Celebrity encounters at Disneyland New Year's Eve on Main Street Cast Member traditions and camaraderie Favorite Haunted Mansion scenes, ghosts, and details Why Kris ultimately left The Walt Disney Company Would she ever return to Disneyland? Listener Question If you could spend one hour backstage at the Haunted Mansion, what would you choose to see? Would you: Walk the attraction with the lights on? Visit the workshop where props are restored? Watch the stretching room "unstretch?" Explore somewhere else entirely? Let us know by emailing us or commenting on social media! Featured Sponsor A huge thank you to James at ConciEARS for sponsoring this episode! James has planned Disney vacations for us in the past and is currently helping us plan our Disneyland trip this September. His vacation planning services are completely FREE and can help take the stress out of planning your next Disney or Universal vacation.

Week seven of our series on the book of James. Join us Sundays at 9am + 10:45am at 2100 Main Street in Sarasota.

Matthew Lavoie is a policy expert and political operative for some of Washington's most influential power brokers. He has spent his career evaluating the how and why of American political and cultural movements and observing some of the biggest shifts in American and geopolitical history. Visit his website at https://matthewlavoie.com/ Spies, Lies and Private Eyes is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair#suspensebooks#authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip#writers#writersinspiration #books#bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted#bookaddiction #bibliophile #read#amreading #lovetoread #terrencemccauley#terrencemccauleybooks #bookouture #thrillers #TheTwilightTown #MatthewLavoie #MainStreetFringe

In this episode, we're joined by Eric Schubert, a Lancaster-based public historian, board member of the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County, and forensic genealogist whose work has been featured on Good Morning America, People Magazine, and other national outlets. Eric shares his passion for uncovering overlooked histories and preserving the stories that shape our communities. We also discuss the W. Miller Barbour Lecture Series, which he co-organized with Abigail Sholes to restore the legacy of W. Miller Barbour (1908–1957), an Elizabethtown College alumnus, human rights pioneer, and National Urban League leader whose advocacy for economic justice and housing equality helped pave the way for the civil rights movement.???? Connect with Eric Schubert: ✅ Website: https://espublichistory.wordpress.com/ ✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ESGenealogy/  ✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/esgenealogy ✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-schubert-773695159/ Thank you for watching Lancaster Connects! This is the show about small business and small charity success in Lancaster county - we showcase the battle on Main Street, big vs. small David vs Goliath, and bring you the best of what makes Lancaster so great. ???? Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://StreamYard.CastAhead.net ➡️ Get your FREE copy of Ben McClure and Jeff Giagnocavo's book - "Sleep Better" https://gardnersmattressandmore.com/sleep-betterLIVE SHOW PODCAST & REPLAYS: ???? Connect with Lancaster Connects:✅ Official: https://lancasterconnects.com/ ✅ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LancasterConnects ✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lancaster-connects✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LancasterConnectsLancaster Connects is produced by Chris Stone at Cast Ahead:  https://CastAhead.net 

Saving Grace Church of the Nazarene partnered with Sunshine Laundry and Cleanworks Laundromat on Main Street in Battle Ground to cover 20 full loads of washing and drying for 40 people. Pastor Will Swaney says the event sparked spontaneous conversations among patrons. The church plans to hold Laundry Love monthly. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/love-and-suds-makes-for-successful-combo-as-saving-grace-church-introduces-laundry-love/ #BattleGround #ClarkCounty #CommunityOutreach #SavingGrace #LaundryLove #WashingtonState

Larry Maslon of WLIW-FM's Broadway to Main Street joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe ahead of Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea series' Swell-agent Elegant Party Maslon will be hosting at LTV Studios on Augus 1 featuring Eric Comstock and Barbara Fasano.Listen to the playlist on Apple MusicWatch the interview on WLIW-FM YouTube

Matthew Lavoie is a policy expert and political operative for some of Washington's most influential power brokers. He has spent his career evaluating the how and why of American political and cultural movements and observing some of the biggest shifts in American and geopolitical history. Visit his website at https://matthewlavoie.com/ Spies, Lies and Private Eyes is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair#suspensebooks#authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip#writers#writersinspiration #books#bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted#bookaddiction #bibliophile #read#amreading #lovetoread #terrencemccauley#terrencemccauleybooks #bookouture #thrillers #TheTwilightTown #MatthewLavoie #MainStreetFringe

Send us a text and chime in!A portion of Cherry Street west of the intersection with 14th Street will be closed to thru traffic Monday, July 20, 2026 through Sunday, July 26, 2026. Access to 14th Street will be maintained at all times. Businesses on Cherry Street west of the intersection with 14th Street can be accessed using 12th Street. Businesses on Cherry Street east of the intersection with 14th Street can be accessed using Main Street. This closure is necessary to complete utility work for the San Cipriano Apartments. Read more stories from Cottonwood on Signals A Z.com. Subscribe and be the F1RST2KNOW!   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/one-week-cherry-street-closure-announced/ Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

On the Latest First Principles, Andy Constan explains what the options market is signaling about the AI and semiconductor boom, why he believes earnings expectations have outrun the size of the economy, and where the next risks may emerge. We discuss speculative call buying, single-stock volatility, AI capital spending, consumer dissaving, the Fed put, Kevin Warsh's monetary policy framework, and the looming reset of US tariffs.Topics covered:* Why parabolic moves in AI infrastructure and semiconductor stocks may reflect a speculative bubble* What rising single-stock volatility and unusually low market correlations reveal beneath a calm index* Why out-of-the-money calls became more expensive than puts and what that says about investor positioning* How investors can hedge concentrated stock gains by selling calls and buying protective puts* Why the AI bubble may be hiding in earnings expectations rather than traditional valuation multiples* Andy's economic pie framework and why projected corporate profits may exceed the GDP available to support them* How AI competition, open-source models, job displacement and subsidized token usage affect the return on AI investment* Why capital spending and consumer dissaving are supporting economic growth, and where those drivers could weaken* Whether the Federal Reserve could eventually buy equity ETFs and the inflationary consequences of a permanent Fed put* How lower short-term rates and a smaller Fed balance sheet could rebalance Main Street and Wall Street* Why expiring Section 122 tariffs could create a near-term shift in inflation, growth and the federal deficitTimestamps:00:02 Why the options market is flashing a warning on AI stocks04:02 Extreme stock dispersion beneath a calm market08:49 The signals of a speculative call-buying frenzy13:00 How to hedge a stock position without calling the top18:36 Why earnings expectations may be the real AI bubble23:00 The economic pie cannot support every company's forecasts27:00 AI job displacement and the widening gap between winners and losers31:59 How capital spending and consumer dissaving are sustaining growth36:00 When the return on AI investment starts to matter40:26 Could the Fed buy stocks in the next financial crisis?44:53 How Kevin Warsh might respond when markets and employment collapse48:58 Lower rates, a smaller balance sheet and wealth inequality52:59 The tariff deadline investors may be overlookingLearn more about the Excess Returns podcast network:https://excessreturns.coNo information discussed in this podcast should be construed as investment advice. Securities discussed may be held by the hosts and guests, their firms or their clients.

Was there ever an official Disneyland postmark? That's one of the questions I get asked most often, and in this episode I dive into the history behind Disneyland mail, unique ZIP code 92803, pictorial cancels, cachets, and whether mail was ever officially postmarked "Disneyland, CA." We begin with two 1985 postcards celebrating Disneyland's 30th Anniversary. The first features Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs welcoming guests to New Fantasyland and bears the special EXPO '85 Anaheim pictorial cancel honoring 30 years of Disneyland magic. The second, mailed on Disneyland's official 30th birthday—July 17, 1985—shows Mickey Mouse leading the Disneyland Band down Main Street, U.S.A. Together they set the stage for a deep dive into one of Disneyland's most enduring postal mysteries. Along the way I explain the differences between postmarks, cancels, and cachets, examine special Disneyland-related postal markings from my collection, discuss why ZIP Code 92803 is unique, and share what years of collecting and research have revealed about whether Disneyland ever maintained its own official postal cancellation. Also in this episode: Vintage Disneyland postcard messages and postal history Disneyland's 30th Anniversary celebrations The history of special Disneyland pictorial cancels Incoming mail featuring a Trader Sam's postcard illustrated by Dave Perillo A thank you to Kayla for another piece of Disney mail As always, thanks to Enfield Post, the official vintage postage sponsor of the podcast, and Art Throw Down for supporting this episode. If you enjoy Sent from Disneyland, please subscribe, leave a rating or review, and share the show with a fellow Disney or postal history fan! Below are some of the regulars on Art Throw Down, Follow all of them on Instagram anyway for great art and postcards in your Instagram feed: Hipstadufus, luluvision, jlynch9923, greenmosspaper, georgemailsart, state_of_the_funyun, RussRomano2021

The stock market is moving fast, AI stocks are swinging hard, inflation data is shifting, and the gap between Wall Street and Main Street is getting wider. In this video, I'm breaking down the S&P 500, CPI inflation, tech stocks, the Magnificent 7, semiconductor volatility, the K-shaped economy, AI investment, and why staying in the market may be one of the only ways everyday people can fight back financially.AI Stocks Are Volatile—But The Real Money Is MovingJoin our Exclusive Patreon!!! Creating Financial Empowerment for those who've never had it.

Our analysts Andrew Sheets and Mark Schmidt unpack why U.S. healthcare feels so expensive and the potential impacts of rising hospital costs.Read more insights from Morgan Stanley.----- Transcript -----Andrew Sheets: Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I'm Andrew Sheets, Global Head of Fixed Income Research at Morgan Stanley. Mark Schmidt: And I'm Mark Schmidt, Head of Municipal Strategy at Morgan Stanley. Andrew Sheets: And today on the program, a discussion into one of the biggest mysteries in one of the biggest sectors of the economy. We're talking about healthcare costs. It's Friday, July 17th at 2pm in London. Mark Schmidt: At 9am in New York. Andrew Sheets: So, we're talking today about healthcare, which represents roughly a fifth of the U.S. economy, the bulk of job creation over the last several years, and in my view, honestly, one of the biggest inflation paradoxes that we see in the market. On the one hand, the high cost of healthcare is taken as a given, and it's something that many Americans still struggle with financially. But if you look at the official inflation data in the U.S., healthcare costs have been lower than normal, and that's been true now for a number of years. So, what's going on? How do we tie this together? And Mark, you just wrote a report that tries to do exactly that. So, what did you hope to accomplish with this report? Mark Schmidt: You're absolutely right. It's hard to underline enough just how large healthcare is to the U.S. economy overall. Americans spend nearly $6 trillion on healthcare. That's more than the GDP of the entire country of Germany. And if we think about prices, Americans pay more. A knee replacement, for example, costs $25,000 in the United States. That same procedure costs just $6,000 in France. Common heart treatments that would cost $3,000 in Germany or $10,000 in Australia cost $34,000 in the U.S. It also matters for everyone's local community. Healthcare jobs have been growing twice as fast as the rate of job growth in the economy overall. And those are good jobs. They pay above average wages. For many Americans these days, the most secure path to the middle class is a career in healthcare. Now, this may seem a little bit arcane, but it probably hits close to your portfolio as well. Earlier in the year, when we took a look at how equity separately managed accounts invest, they typically have a core overweight to healthcare. And even though American prices may seem like an American issue, many of the largest and most profitable healthcare companies in the world are actually headquartered in Europe. So, whether you're sitting in New York or sitting in London, the price of American healthcare probably matters to you. But as you noted, Andrew, it does feel like a paradox because although Americans cite healthcare costs as one of their top concerns, and although healthcare spending is growing at 6 percent a year or more, the official inflation data says that healthcare prices are in check. And at one point earlier in the year, healthcare inflation, according to official data, even dipped below 3 percent. It just didn't make a lot of sense, and that's why we got together with our colleagues across equities, fixed income research, public policy, and economics to dig into what was actually going on. Andrew Sheets: So, Mark, let's dig right into that. I mean, it seems like a perfect encapsulation of the so-called Main Street versus Wall Street perception of the economy. So, what's going on? How does one kind of square those two numbers? Mark Schmidt: The easiest way to understand it is that you can't walk through a grocery store and figure out the price of a knee replacement. And that's true both for you and me. It's also true for the government. They have to survey hospitals and health insurance companies. The trouble is that the prices that health insurance companies pay hospitals, well, those are trade secrets. So, at any given point in time, even for the best government economists, it's not entirely clear what the price trends are. And that's why when you look at the official data, healthcare inflation typically has relatively lumpy jumps in the series. You could see several months of 0.1 or 0.2 percent official growth in healthcare inflation. Or as earlier this week, you could see certain categories jump to 0.4 or even 0.8. Andrew Sheets: Another element, Mark, that you talked about in the report is that people are also consuming more healthcare. So, talk a little bit about that. How that factors into this dynamic, and again, is that just going to be the new normal as the population ages and we tend to spend more on healthcare as we get older? Mark Schmidt: That's right. The good news is that we're living longer lives. The bad news is that means that we have more chronic healthcare conditions to deal with. The good news is that more procedures can be done in outpatient settings, and those, generally speaking, are cheaper. The bad news is that inpatient care, inpatient prices go up as the complexity of procedures that actually happen in a hospital setting increase significantly. When you balance it all out, it's a situation where, thankfully, the United States and most Americans have the means and the wealth to pay more for healthcare. The flip side of that is that they are paying more for healthcare, and that's why we think that the recent softness in healthcare inflation is actually too good to be true. Andrew Sheets: Something that jumped out at me from this report, Mark, was just how important hospitals are in this equation. And the experience of the patient and the experience of the hospital can be different economically. And that difference can also matter for how this shows up in official inflation and government statistics.So, you know, it would be helpful maybe just to walk the listener through. If I go into the hospital and I need knee surgery. You know, how does that look like from my perspective in terms of paying for it, assuming I have health insurance through my employer? How could that look like to the hospital? And how could that look like coming out the other end into the official government statistics? Mark Schmidt: Well, of course, Andrew, the first thing that you do when you break your leg is you call six hospitals and shop around for the cheapest price, right? Andrew Sheets: [Laughs] Of course. Mark Schmidt: So that's actually the problem because when you get care, you're not in a place to ask about the price. And frankly, even if you asked your doctor or nurse what the price is, they probably wouldn't know. Not only is it not their job to know the price, but all of those negotiations happen after the fact – with the prices that the insurance companies negotiate with the hospitals. After COVID, hospitals had a lot more costs to spread out among the people who were coming in the door, and so they raised prices across the board, not just for procedures that were related to respiratory illness. Naturally, insurance companies noticed that, and they started to push back. So long after you get a cast for your broken leg – and by the way, I wish you a speedy recovery – insurance companies end up going back and forth negotiating with your doctors for exactly how much they should pay you. And although these prices were loosely set well before you walked in the door, the exact way it gets billed and coded? Well, let's just say there's a lot of back and forth. For a well-run hospital, the cost of talking to and ultimately getting reimbursement from your insurance company, that alone could be 2 to 4 percent of revenue. And in especially complex cases, that whole negotiation can eat up 5 to 7 percent of the total bill. You're also right to flag that hospitals really are still the central point of the U.S. healthcare system. Americans spend $2 trillion in a hospital setting. And hospitals overwhelmingly coordinate care for both primary, specialty, and pharmacy services. Andrew Sheets: Mark, another issue I wanted to ask you about was the Affordable Care Act, Medicare, Medicaid, and how those programs fit into the story? Mark Schmidt: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act included a variety of measures to slow the overall growth rate of healthcare. Now, for all the reasons we just discussed, that's probably warranted. The Affordable Care Act is another wrinkle. Enhanced subsidies, which were already set to expire – did in fact expire at the end of last year. And as a result, more Americans are now uninsured. It remains to be seen how that impacts overall costs. In the United States, when you have a health emergency, a hospital is legally obligated to treat you because of a 1990s law called EMTALA. Even if you can't pay, the system eventually does. Historically, uncompensated care costs have been passed on to individuals and companies with insurance. For now, however, it remains to be seen whether these changes in law and in the overall number of people with insurance will cause healthcare prices to rise or fall. Andrew Sheets: And Mark, just for the broad-based implications of this, right? It's fair to say that in any health insurance system, there are some people who consume a lot more healthcare. They're unhealthy or they're unlucky. And there are some who consume a lot less. And, you know, this is something where that overall coverage question matters. Because if you have things that reduce the number of otherwise healthy people who are in those healthcare pools, it can raise the cost for everybody else. Those people who were in some ways subsidizing the higher consumers of healthcare are no longer there. Is that a fair way to frame it, do you think? And are there potential changes given some of these legislative actions that could lead to changes of what the pool looks like – and what overall costs could look like? Mark Schmidt: That's a great point. And healthcare is probably the only part of our economy where you would say, "Thank goodness I did not get my money's worth." As we think about it… Andrew Sheets: [Laughs] Very true. Very true. Mark Schmidt: As we think about it, most young and healthy people are going to be paying more for their health insurance than they receive in healthcare. Again, that's a good thing. Because American healthcare prices are so much higher than anywhere else in the world, paying in more than you get back? Well, that hits the wallet harder in America than it does in other countries. And that's why for many people – choice – choosing how much health insurance to have and how much to pay for it, really is central to keeping the American economy dynamic. The flip side, however, is that as Americans get older, more people have Medicare. Now, Medicare is pretty good if you have it. But the catch is that Medicare prices, according to most independent estimates, do not fully reimburse for the cost of care. So, as more seniors take up more beds in a hospital, that means that commercial prices, the prices for people who have private insurance through their employer, are likely to rise even faster. Andrew Sheets: So, Mark, I think a good place to close it out and kind of bring this all together is a really important conclusion of this report – is that hospitals have been absorbing a number of these rising costs of healthcare through lower margins for the hospital. And that has resulted in lower ultimate inflation because the inflation is measured out the other side, out ultimately what the hospital earns. And if you could just maybe talk a little bit more about that. To what extent have those margins been compressed? And what that might mean for things going forward? Mark Schmidt: That's right. We dug into the finances for hundreds of not-for-profit hospitals in the United States. They are facing higher costs and shrinking margins. Historically, hospitals have partially passed on expense increases of this magnitude. Now, in their conversations with insurance companies, the biggest benchmark setting of prices happens once every two to three years. So, we're not going to see hospital prices show up in the inflation data overnight. But when we look at hospitals across the country, their budget information and their guidance is consistent with firming prices. Andrew Sheets: Great. Thank you so much, Mark. I've really enjoyed the conversation. Mark Schmidt: Thanks for having me, Andrew. Andrew Sheets: And thank you for listening. If you enjoy Thoughts on the Market, please share it with a friend or colleague today. And rate and review us on wherever you listen. It helps more people find the show.

The field has been narrowed from eleven pavilions to just four, and now it's time to crown a champion in the final episode of the Main Street Magic EPCOT World Showcase Cup! After surviving the play-in round and quarterfinals, the remaining pavilions enter the Final Four with everything on the line. We'll once again compare each matchup across food, drinks, attractions, immersion, shopping, hangout factor, hidden details, festival presence, and overall experience—but at this stage, every decision feels tougher than ever. The two semifinal winners will advance to the championship match, where we'll take one final look at what makes each pavilion special and decide which one truly deserves to lift the Cup.  Then, after three episodes, multiple upsets, and plenty of tough calls, only one pavilion remains standing. Which pavilion survives the Final Four? Who reaches the championship match? And which World Showcase country is crowned the first-ever Main Street Magic EPCOT World Showcase Cup champion? Grab your bracket at https://www.patreon.com/wonderlandcrew/posts/main-street-cup-163717533, see whether your picks are still alive, and join us as we finish the tournament and crown the ultimate EPCOT pavilion!

Is Amazon really the biggest threat to independent retailers—or have we been looking at the problem all wrong? In this thought-provoking episode of Let's Have This Conversation, host Kevin McShan sits down with Bryan Weisberg, Founder & CEO of Merchwise AI, retail technology entrepreneur, and author of The Future of Main Street, to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of commerce. With more than 30 years of experience building ecommerce platforms, software companies, manufacturing businesses, and omnichannel retail operations, Bryan offers a unique perspective on where retail has been—and where it's headed next. As a repeat entrepreneur who has consistently identified emerging technologies before they became mainstream, he explains why independent retailers still have enormous opportunities to compete in today's marketplace. One statistic challenges everything many people believe about retail today: 84% of all U.S. retail sales still happen inside physical stores. So why are so many local businesses struggling? Bryan argues that the problem isn't Amazon. It's the outdated business strategies many retailers continue to rely on. Throughout the conversation, Bryan shares how Merchwise AI is giving independent retailers access to enterprise-level artificial intelligence tools that automate merchandising, optimize product data, improve SEO, enhance product content, and simplify selling across multiple channels. Rather than replacing people, AI can empower small businesses to become more productive, more profitable, and more competitive. The discussion also explores Bryan's entrepreneurial journey—from building one of the earliest multi-merchant ecommerce platforms in the 1990s to launching an independent gift store in just 60 days with no previous retail experience, and growing Thousand Oaks Barrel Company into one of North America's leading manufacturers of personalized gifts and whiskey accessories. If you're a retailer, entrepreneur, ecommerce professional, business leader, or simply curious about how artificial intelligence is transforming commerce, this episode delivers practical insights into innovation, leadership, and the future of Main Street. In this episode, you'll discover: This conversation challenges conventional thinking about retail and demonstrates that the future belongs not to the biggest companies, but to the businesses willing to embrace innovation, adapt with purpose, and leverage technology to create more meaningful customer experiences.   For more information: https://merchwiseai.com/ LinkedIn: @BryanWeisberg   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We react and take calls following Seattle's Cascadia derby against the Portland Timbers at Lumen Field as the Major League Soccer season resumes.Follow Lobbing Scorchers: YouTube Instagram Bluesky TikTok Facebook Ari Liljenwall Noah Riffe Niko MorenoSPONSORSQED Coffee - a Seattle based roaster, coffee shop and coffee subscription service. Visit them in person at one of the three Seattle locations or online and use code ‘LS74' for 25% off across the site.Haxan Ferments - Specializing in unique, small-batch fermented hot sauces and vinegars, Haxan Ferments is handcrafted in Georgetown and made with the best local ingredients from across the Pacific Northwest. Use Code LS for a FREE Hot Sauce w/ purchase!Podium Edmonds - Located at 114 4th Ave N, just off Main Street in the heart of Downtown Edmonds, come shop and explore the best menswear in the Pacific Northwest. Tell them Lobbing Scorchers sent you!Full Pull Wines - Founded in 2009, they the best boutique wines of the world to members, with special focus on our home, the Pacific Northwest.MLS Store - New year, new gear! The 2026 MLS jerseys are here, and MLSStore is the ultimate destination for every fan. Every purchase helps support our show!Lobbing Scorchers is a production of Just Once Media.Lobbing Scorchers is a Seattle Sounders and MLS focused show brought to you by Sounder at Heart. Hosted by Major League Soccer's Ari Liljenwall and Producer Noah Riffe. Join us as we lob our scorching takes on the American soccer landscape, Seattle Sounders, Major League Soccer, USMNT and more.Contact: lobbingscorchers@justoncemedia.com#ST

(Riverton, WY) – The owner of Riverton’s newest downtown hot spot, Honey Fly Co. joined us to talk about a wide variety of exciting things happening. Jon Cox tells us all about his family’s new shop, at 708 E. Main and some of their plans for what’s to come. Jon is also a fly fishing enthusiast so we dive in to a lot about the sport, including; – How local waters are dealing with the hottest part of the summer – Where to start if you’re brand new to fly fishing – What a perfect day on the water looks like – How to pick the right fly fishing gear for you Catch the full conversation by clicking the player below or finding the County 10 Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts! Visitors converse and peruse the new shop Honey Fly on Main Street in Riverton at its grand opening. The business features a full fly fishing shop, local decorative home goods, and a coffee shop to go along with a liquor license. The business also boasts a brand new meadery featuring local honey and ingredients. h/t Carl Cote

From Wall Street to Main Street, the latest on the markets and what it means for your money. Updated regularly on weekdays, featuring CNBC expert analysis and sound from top business newsmakers. Anchored by CNBC's Jill Schneider. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

From Wall Street to Main Street, the latest on the markets and what it means for your money. Updated regularly on weekdays, featuring CNBC expert analysis and sound from top business newsmakers. Anchored by CNBC's Jill Schneider. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

From Wall Street to Main Street, the latest on the markets and what it means for your money. Updated regularly on weekdays, featuring CNBC expert analysis and sound from top business newsmakers. Anchored by CNBC's Jill Schneider. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Community Capital, Rob sits down with Elyse Moore, founder and co-owner of McClements Farm Country Store on Main Street in Brighton. Elyse shares the winding road that brought her from freeze-drying fruit on a hobby farm to navigating a toxic business partnership, losing her storefront, and landing in a space she never could have planned for. The conversation covers what it really means to build a business around mission instead of margin, why chasing trends is usually a losing game, and what faith has to do with entrepreneurship. Guest Links: Website: https://www.mcclementsfarmcountrystore.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mcclementsfarm/   Timestamps 00:00 The Evolution of McClements Farm 01:53 Overcoming Business Conflict 07:08 Developing Thick Skin and Leadership 11:03 Curating a Unique Retail Experience 15:07 Products, Growth, and Milestones 18:47 Business Mission and Values 23:59 Long-Term Strategy and Future Vision Show Links Learn more about the Brighton Chamber by visiting our website. Website: https://www.brightoncoc.org/

Beacon building draws Planning Board's ire For the second straight month, Beacon Planning Board Chair John Gunn blasted the 364 Main St. development team on Tuesday (July 14) as the board parsed discrepancies between the nearly complete building and plans approved four years earlier. According to a spreadsheet submitted by the Poughkeepsie-based Baxter group, which purchased the property in 2024, at least 21 features on the fenced-off structure deviate from the approved site plan. Some changes were made to architectural drawings that were approved when building permits were issued, project officials said. Others were "field changes" approved, sometimes verbally, by city officials onsite. A final category listed applicant/contractor changes. The changes range from window-sill sizes and detailing and the installation of sidewall vents to more noticeable deviations such as the replacement of fire-rated windows with solid walls in stairwells and in a rooftop lobby. In another instance, standard double windows were installed instead of Juliet balconies. A patio at the front of the building was modified because the floor height and Main Street sidewalk were not accurately represented on drawings. Steps and gates next to the adjacent Masjid Ur Rashid mosque were on the site plan but never constructed. A canopy over the residential entrance was removed, with a recessed entryway constructed in its place. Custom wood windows with decorative trim on the storefront were replaced with aluminum windows with insulated metal panels. At least one change — replacing the approved thin-brick veneer with full-depth bricks — likely enhances structural integrity, though it's unclear whether the city approved it. "I've looked at the timeline," said Jason Anderson, the president of ADG Architects, a firm recently hired by Baxter. "The contractor came in, got the building permit and built what was on the drawings, with the exception of the field changes. We have a finished painting that we're trying now to correct." The inconsistencies infuriated Gunn, who acknowledged he was repeating himself. "Do you understand the position that this applicant put the city in?" he asked, his voice rising. "This is a goddamn mess, and you're asking us to help you fix a giant mistake. This is an ugly building. It's built poorly. It looks horrible." Pointing at diagrams, he shouted: "It's not what we approved!" The issues have also derailed the tenants who expected to occupy the building's 8,800 square feet of commercial space and 20 apartments. The owner of Pure Physique, a gym set to open on the first floor, said in a letter to the board that she has had to provide membership refunds while absorbing the financial impact "of a business that is fully prepared to open but is unable to operate." Most of the apartments had been rented, project attorney Taylor Palmer said, but about 25 percent of the tenants pulled out because the building lacks a certificate of occupancy. After more than an hour of back-and-forth, the developer agreed to confer in a work session with the city's consultants. "We need better ideas," Gunn said. The board could vote as early as next month on a proposal to convert a two-story brick building to a karaoke bar called The Howl. The project has received pushback from nearby residents, but Gunn said Tuesday that a city consultant agreed that the applicant's plans to mitigate noise "appear to be very robust." Eric Weitner, the applicant, said he had scaled back operating hours to 2 to 11 p.m. on Wednesday, 2 p.m. to midnight on Thursday, noon to 1:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 11 p.m. on Sunday. Sundays will no longer revert to Saturday hours on holiday weekends. There will be no parking in the rear of the building, which adjoins the residential neighborhood. Responding to public concerns, Weitner said staff at The Howl will conduct "perimeter checks" five times per eight-hour shift to keep patrons from congregating outside. Security ca...

Route 66 turns 100 this year. It's considered America's most nostalgic road trip. With wide open road, sunsets that fill the whole sky, dirt-kissed Chevy trucks, and revving motorcycles. But Route 66 started out as a muddy road to nowhere. Today on the show, we'll meet a league of gilded-age bicyclists, a ragtag gang of cross-country runners, and the very stubborn highway commissioner who turned it into the “Main Street of America.”Guests:Susan Croce Kelly, author of Father of Route 66 and Route 66: the Highway and its PeopleSupport shows like Throughline with NPR+. Sign up today at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 16, 2026 is: bibelot • BEE-buh-loh • noun A bibelot is a small household ornament or decorative object. // His grandfather set up a table every week at the flea market where he sold all sorts of bibelots and bric-a-brac, from ceramic figurines to tiny blown glass sculptures. See the entry > Examples: “One by one, the beads and baubles and charms and bibelots have been cleaned and polished and now they are being placed on shelves, in jars and containers, in bins, and in a bathtub in Beadniks' new store on Main Street.” — Bob Audette, The Brattleboro (Vermont) Reformer, 21 June 2025 Did you know? The English language, it would seem, can't get enough of synonyms for trinket, including gewgaw, gimcrack, and knickknack, just as lovers of tchotchkes can't get enough of such ornamental trifles. Lady Charlotte Guest (1812-1895) was just such a lover of baubles and bric-a-brac. Not only was Guest an accomplished linguist, educator, publisher, and philanthropist, she also amassed collections of everything from porcelain to playing cards, which she ultimately donated to museums. We also have Guest to thank for the first known use in English of the French word for “trinket,” bibelot, which she recorded in a journal entry in 1873 while in Paris: “After 3, walked up to Lady Hopetoun's to amuse her with some of our little bibelots.”

MLS and Apple TV commentator Jake Zivin talks with Lobbing Scorchers Ari Liljenwall about the upcoming Seattle Sounders vs. Portland Timbers rivalry match. Follow Lobbing Scorchers: YouTube Instagram Bluesky TikTok Facebook Ari Liljenwall Noah Riffe Niko MorenoSPONSORSQED Coffee - a Seattle based roaster, coffee shop and coffee subscription service. Visit them in person at one of the three Seattle locations or online and use code ‘LS74' for 25% off across the site.Haxan Ferments - Specializing in unique, small-batch fermented hot sauces and vinegars, Haxan Ferments is handcrafted in Georgetown and made with the best local ingredients from across the Pacific Northwest. Use Code LS for a FREE Hot Sauce w/ purchase!Podium Edmonds - Located at 114 4th Ave N, just off Main Street in the heart of Downtown Edmonds, come shop and explore the best menswear in the Pacific Northwest. Tell them Lobbing Scorchers sent you!Full Pull Wines - Founded in 2009, they the best boutique wines of the world to members, with special focus on our home, the Pacific Northwest.MLS Store - New year, new gear! The 2026 MLS jerseys are here, and MLSStore is the ultimate destination for every fan. Every purchase helps support our show!Lobbing Scorchers is a production of Just Once Media.Lobbing Scorchers is a Seattle Sounders and MLS focused show brought to you by Sounder at Heart. Hosted by Major League Soccer's Ari Liljenwall and Producer Noah Riffe. Join us as we lob our scorching takes on the American soccer landscape, Seattle Sounders, Major League Soccer, USMNT and more.Contact: lobbingscorchers@justoncemedia.com

The Federal Reserve System is the central bank of the United States. Its mandate is to promote the effective operation of the U.S. economy. Sometimes such high-flying agencies or policy influencing organizations can feel detached from the day-to-day experiences that make up the High Country economy. However, the Federal Reserve uses a network of economists and data analysts to ensure the voice of Main Street is being heard and helping inform Federal policy and direction.On this week's Mind Your Business, we visit with Bethany Greene, Regional Economist for the Charllotte Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. Bethany monitors regional economic trends through data analysis and engagements with the business community in North and South Carolina. We'll discuss the role of the Fed, and how they extract data from locations across the region in a manner that ultimately shows up in policy shaping discussions. We'll also talk about the recent transition of Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, what Western North Carolina can expect, economically speaking, as we move further away from the physical impacts of Hurricane Helene, and what's on the horizon in terms of economy shaping influences.Mind Your Business is written and produced weekly by the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce. This podcast is made possible thanks to the sponsorship support of Appalachian Commercial Real Estate.Catch the show each Thursday afternoon at 5PM on WATA (1450AM & 96.5FM) in Boone.Support the show

7/15/26, Co-Host -- Brian Adams “Hatfield on the Home Front” w/ Meg Baker, curator, Hatfield Historical Museum: the beginnings of the Revolutionary War – here, in 1774. Carolyn Misch, Northampton's Director of Planning and Sustainability: rewilding land in the City and an update on Picture Main Street. Jim Johnson, Smith College Prof Emeritus (after 52 years as a professor!) of Sports and Exercise Science: preparing for the World Cup, the heat, the competition & caring for yourself—his most recent Gazette column. Cool Films with Larry Hott: Larry reviews “John Candy: I Like Me” and the recent documentaries on Steve Martin and Martin Short and their focus on home and fathers.

In Part 2 of the Main Street Magic EPCOT World Showcase Cup, the tournament moves into the quarterfinals as our top seeds finally enter the competition and the battle for the Final Four begins. Using the same category-by-category judging system from last episode, every matchup is decided by comparing Food, Drinks, Attractions, Immersion, Shopping, Hangout Factor, Hidden Details, Festival Presence, and Overall Experience. One pavilion advances, one pavilion goes home—there are no ties and no second chances. Will top-seeded France, Mexico, and Japan prove why they earned their rankings, or will one of the opening-round winners pull off a tournament-shaking upset? From iconic restaurants and legendary snacks to immersive architecture, hidden gems, unforgettable attractions, and festival favorites, every debate brings us one step closer to crowning the ultimate World Showcase champion. Along the way, we'll share our reasoning behind every decision, revisit some of EPCOT's most beloved experiences, and probably disagree a time or two as we narrow the field from eight pavilions down to just four. Who survives? Who gets eliminated? And which pavilions will earn a coveted spot in the Final Four? Grab your bracket at WonderlandCrew.com, follow along with your own picks, and see if your championship predictions stay alive as the Main Street Magic EPCOT World Showcase Cup: The Road to the Final Four continues!

What is street style, and how is it different from skate style or surf style? Read more at 1923MainStreet.comShop 1923 Main Street for Snow, Skate and Surf t-shirts, hoodies and sweatshirts.Thank you for listening to the Travel Style Podcast by 1923MainStreet.com.Shop unique and original travel inspired t-shirts, sweatshirt, hoodies and more at 1923 Main Street.Follow along on X, Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook.Thank you for listening and always remember to roam freely and ride boldly.Mike Belobradic--Media provided by Jamendo

What if the secret to extraordinary wealth isn't about betting on the next big thing, but buying something tried-and-true—like a plumbing business, a car wash, or a cleaning company? What if the future of entrepreneurship isn't on Wall Street or in Silicon Valley, but on Main Street—if only we knew how to seize it?My guest today is Codie Sanchez, founder and CEO of Contrarian Thinking, a digital education platform and media company with over 6 million followersIn her new book, Main Street Millionaire: How to Make Extraordinary Wealth Buying Ordinary Businesses, Codie lays out her bold argument: that buying profitable, established, cash-flowing businesses is the most underrated path to building wealth—and that now is the time to act. Why? Because America is facing a generational handoff. Over 40 million Americans are hitting retirement age, and baby boomers—who currently own nearly two-thirds of small businesses with employees—are poised to sell. Codie calls it a “silver tsunami,” and for those who know how to navigate it, it could mean once-in-a-generation opportunity.In our conversation, Codie opens up about her own unlikely journey from journalism to Wall Street to Main Street. We talk about how she made the leap, the psychological hurdles to entrepreneurship, and how she thinks about power, relationships, and the future of work in an AI-driven world.This episode aired originally March 26, 2025Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Brand. Early bird registration is now open! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Key Takeaways311-unit affordable community in Goodlettsville, TN with 1–3 bedroom units, 11,000+ SF of retail, and a 5,000 SF clubhouse.Ground-floor retail used for placemaking, Main Street activation, and creating a live-work environment that adds value for residents and the city.Capital stack: ~40% tax credit equity, ~50% favorable tax-exempt permanent debt, ~10% local soft funding; initial budget was ~$8M over and required heavy value engineering.Amazon's Housing Equity Fund was a key capital partner; locking a 4.5% construction and perm rate on a 40-year loan helped save the deal amid rising rates.Clubhouse is 100% solar powered with Tesla Powerwalls; project uses sustainability and design to break old “affordable housing” stereotypes.Business model: impact-focused but profitable by stacking tax credits, cheaper debt, and soft money instead of charging high rents.Long-term mission: commit to up to 99 years of affordability, with recapitalization and upgrades after 15–20 years while keeping units affordable.Core lessons: tell a compelling story and create a strong sense of place, and work with partners who can creatively problem-solve when costs and conditions change.

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I walked into my regular weekly meeting with a client and watched his face before he said a single word. Frustrated. Defeated. Done.   "I just feel like people don't care," he told me. Deadlines slipping. A brand-new initiative stalling. A management team that seemed completely checked out. And then the sentence I hear from founders everywhere: "Maybe I just keep hiring the wrong people."   So I asked him: "You think this is another hiring problem?"   It's not.   In this episode, I break down the three Cs — clarity, connection, and capability — the three breakdowns hiding underneath almost every "checkout" you're seeing in your team. Because when you hand people responsibility without authority, when the focus changes three times in a year, when someone gets promoted into management with nothing but an offer letter and a job description — the team isn't broken. The structure is.   I also share why right now — with AI changing everything — there's a renaissance in creativity and strategic thinking waiting for your people. And why they can't step into it while you're standing in the middle of every decision.   You don't have a team that doesn't care. You have a team that doesn't know. This episode shows you how to fix that.   Key Takeaways: • When managers stop caring, it almost always traces back to the three Cs: clarity, connection, and capability (not to who you hired). • Responsibility without authority guarantees a breakdown. If your managers own a project but you veto their decisions, the project was never really theirs. • It's not a hiring problem. It's a structure problem — the structure of delegation, decision-making, and the dissemination of information. • Every time the focus changes the vision dilutes. And a diluted vision reads as "nobody cares." • Disengagement is a connection problem. People can't care about a mission they can't see their own work inside of — down to the dishwasher and the crusted plate. • Most new managers were handed an offer letter, not training. Building their capability is your job as the leader or your job to find someone who can. • If you're in the middle of everything, you're not delegating. You're drifting and the whole business drifts with you.   Timestamps / Chapter Markers: 0:00   "You don't have a hiring problem" (and why that sentence exists) 1:26   Missing deadlines, checked-out managers — digging underneath "nobody cares" 1:43   "You think this is another hiring problem?" "Well, it's not." 2:56   Goals that changed ten times — the symptoms hiding in your calendar 4:30   Responsibility without authority — the breakdown you built yourself 5:01   The team isn't broken, the structure of decisions is 5:41   C #1: Clarity — roles, focus, and the bar manager you keep overriding 8:54   The focus that changed three times — how a vision gets diluted 9:38   Diluted focus, diluted responsibility — why the project fell apart 10:00   C #2: Connection — disengagement almost always traces to the vision 10:39   The missing link — individual effort tied to the bigger mission 11:40   Clocking in on autopilot — the dishwasher, the crusted plate, and why detail is vision 14:28   C #3: Capability — promoted into management, never taught to manage 14:32   No help, no training — develop the strengths or find them a mentor 16:44   The bottleneck — thinking you're delegating when you're actually drifting 18:07   The reframe — "a team that doesn't care" vs. "a team that doesn't know" 18:23   The repair — step out of the middle, restore clarity, rebuild connection, grow capability 19:11   The VIP Day + business audit — a full day with your leadership team 21:04   Three spots only — TheresaCantley.com/VIP-day   If this episode named something you've been feeling — the missed deadlines, the checked-out faces, the quiet suspicion that maybe you hired wrong, then hit subscribe so you never miss an episode.   Then send it to one founder who's blaming their team for a structure they built. And if you have thirty seconds, leave a review — it's how more Main Street founders find their way here.   READY TO UNCOVER THE BLIND SPOT HURTING YOUR SMALL BUSINESS?

In this episode, Thomas DeLong shares his journey from growing up on a dairy farm in Southern Lancaster to building a successful career in real estate. Before becoming a licensed Realtor with Life Changes Realty Group, Tom explored a wide range of careers, including stunt driving, youth ministry, project management, retail banking, and investments. These diverse experiences shaped his unique perspective and passion for helping others.Tom discusses how his background in banking and investments gives his clients an advantage when navigating the financial side of buying and selling real estate. He also shares the importance of building trust, embracing career changes, and bringing energy and enthusiasm to every client relationship. Whether you're interested in real estate, considering a career pivot, or looking for practical insights on home buying and selling, this conversation offers valuable lessons and inspiration.???? Connect with Tom DeLong: ✅ Website: https://www.lifechangesrealtygroup.com/tomdelong ✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomdelong.realtor?igsh=b292c3pzMHcxdXVu ✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-delong-8bb801112/ Thank you for watching Lancaster Connects! This is the show about small business and small charity success in Lancaster county - we showcase the battle on Main Street, big vs. small David vs Goliath, and bring you the best of what makes Lancaster so great. ???? Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://StreamYard.CastAhead.net ➡️ Get your FREE copy of Ben McClure and Jeff Giagnocavo's book - "Sleep Better" https://gardnersmattressandmore.com/sleep-betterLIVE SHOW PODCAST & REPLAYS: ???? Connect with Lancaster Connects:✅ Official: https://lancasterconnects.com/ ✅ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LancasterConnects ✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lancaster-connects✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LancasterConnectsLancaster Connects is produced by Chris Stone at Cast Ahead:  https://CastAhead.net 

Mountain Money hosts Roger Goldman and Kevin Kennedy chat with Laurel Creel, manager of Courchevel Bistro on Park City's historic Main Street. Creel dispels local misconceptions and highlights what's on the menu for the summer season. Located in the historic Coal and Lumber Building, Courchevel offers an elevated, fresh, daily French-European dining experience that is fully open to the public. Take a listen to hear about the standout seasonal dishes (including the highly hailed Arctic char carpaccio), how their dedicated prep team handles an entirely fresh supply chain, and how their unique wine program secures bottles you won't find anywhere else in Utah. In addition, get the scoop on their upcoming public summer events, including their live music series on the patio, fresh oyster nights, and special French holiday celebrations.

Dr. Jody Carrington says the most vulnerable emotion on the planet is not fear or grief. It is joy.In part two of her conversation with JP, Dr. Jody Carrington gets specific about what it means to regulate yourself before you can lead anyone else, why joy requires every defense to be down, and why she collects information before she directs a hard conversation.This one is for any coach who has ever felt calm on paper but tight in the jaw, and who wants tools that work in the middle of practice, not just in theory.Chapters(00:00) Intro & Welcome Back(02:04) Fragmented Attention, Real Hacks(05:46) Go In, Go Out, Repeat(09:38) Ask What Happened, Not Whats Wrong(11:11) Who You Really Work For(12:26) Why Joy Is the Most Vulnerable Emotion(14:24) Waving at Everyone on Main Street(20:57) Collect Then Direct(26:14) The Kid Nobody Wanted to Coach(28:29) Investing in the Hardest ParentsTOC 3-2-13 Quotes | 2 Questions | 1 ResourceYour fast-track to the episode's most actionable ideas."The most important people you work for are the ones you go home to."- Dr. Jody Carrington"The most vulnerable emotion on the planet is joy."- Dr. Jody Carrington"Collect and then direct. It's not if I'm going to give that feedback, it's when."- Dr. Jody Carrington2 Questions for Your TeamQ1: Where in your day is your jaw locked and your shoulders up before you ever set foot in front of your team, and what would it look like to drop them on purpose before you walk in?Q2: Which two players are you not building a real relationship with right now, and what is one specific thing you could learn about them this week?1 Resource to Go DeeperDr. Jody CarringtonFree videos, articles, and tools built around the same ideas she unpacked in this episode: regulation, connection, and showing up as your best self before you lead anyone else.Visit drjodycarrington.com hereKey TakeawaysRegulate Yourself Before You Coach Anyone ElseThe People You Work For Are the Ones You Go Home ToAsk What Happened, Not What's WrongJoy Is the Most Vulnerable Emotion on a TeamCollect Before You DirectRelationships With Parents Cut the Battle in HalfGet the notes and tools:tocculture.comJoin TOC Coach - community, courses, and live coaching:tocculture.comBetter Coaches. Better Leaders. Better Culture.

The Town of Maple Creek recently closed Main Street to host a public event featuring the Rapid Relief Team (RRT).That event prompted me to launch this petition.In this video, I explain why I believe the Town should be held accountable for publicly promoting and associating with the Rapid Relief Team, and why I believe this decision deserves far greater public scrutiny.Whether you live in Maple Creek or not, your signature matters. Public institutions should be accountable for the organizations they choose to publicly support.If you agree that communities should ask questions before lending their reputation to any organization, please sign the petition and share it with your family, friends, and social media. Every signature helps send the message that accountability matters. Please Note that ANYONE across the globe can sign this. Share with your communities across the world. **

Headline: Main Street Resilience: Small Business Success in 2026 Guest: Gene Marks Gene Marks reports that American small businesses are thriving, with strong consumer spending and rising revenues. He notes that wages are outpacing inflation, contributing to historical levels of personal wealth. While some use AI for content, most businesses still avoid AI for core transactions. (11)LA

Welcome to the Main Street Magic EPCOT World Showcase Cup! In this special tournament series, we're putting all 11 World Showcase pavilions head-to-head in a single-elimination bracket to determine, once and for all, which pavilion deserves to be crowned the ultimate EPCOT champion. Before the competition begins, we explain exactly how the tournament was created. Using AI analysis, rankings and opinions from some of the most trusted Disney fan sites, and our own experiences after countless visits to EPCOT, we seeded each pavilion into the bracket based on six major categories: Food, Drinks, Attractions, Immersion, Shopping, and Hangout Factor. But once the tournament starts, the seeds no longer matter—every matchup is decided one category at a time, with the winner advancing and the loser going home. After introducing the rules and revealing the full bracket, it's time for the opening play-in round. Three exciting matchups kick off the tournament as lower-seeded pavilions battle for the chance to face the top contenders waiting later in the bracket. Every debate is filled with tough decisions, surprising opinions, and plenty of Disney discussion as we compare everything from signature restaurants and iconic snacks to rides, entertainment, architecture, hidden details, and festival offerings. Who earns the first victories? Which pavilion pulls off an upset? And which favorites are waiting for their chance to enter the tournament? Welcome to the Main Street Magic EPCOT World Showcase Cup!

Noah Riffe speaks with Cat Bush about the statistical impact hydration breaks are having on World Cup play. Noah and Cat dive into the momentum changes and quantifiable impact of these breaks. Read more here: https://futiapp.substack.com/Follow Lobbing Scorchers: YouTube Instagram Bluesky TikTok Facebook Ari Liljenwall Noah Riffe Niko MorenoSPONSORSQED Coffee - a Seattle based roaster, coffee shop and coffee subscription service. Visit them in person at one of the three Seattle locations or online and use code ‘LS74' for 25% off across the site.Haxan Ferments - Specializing in unique, small-batch fermented hot sauces and vinegars, Haxan Ferments is handcrafted in Georgetown and made with the best local ingredients from across the Pacific Northwest. Use Code LS for a FREE Hot Sauce w/ purchase!Podium Edmonds - Located at 114 4th Ave N, just off Main Street in the heart of Downtown Edmonds, come shop and explore the best menswear in the Pacific Northwest. Tell them Lobbing Scorchers sent you!Full Pull Wines - Founded in 2009, they the best boutique wines of the world to members, with special focus on our home, the Pacific Northwest.Lobbing Scorchers is a production of Just Once Media.Lobbing Scorchers is a Seattle Sounders and MLS focused show brought to you by Sounder at Heart. Hosted by Major League Soccer's Ari Liljenwall and Producer Noah Riffe. Join us as we lob our scorching takes on the American soccer landscape, Seattle Sounders, Major League Soccer, USMNT and more.Contact: lobbingscorchers@justoncemedia.com

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Daniella Devine did all the things. The degree, the second degree, the big deputy director job. Then she had a baby and hit the quiet, spiraling question so many of us know: this is not it. In this episode we go deep on what actually comes next. Daniella is a third-generation business owner, a business buyer, and a commercial real estate agent who now acquires and grows Main Street businesses, all while raising young kids. We talk about the dull ache of discontentment that shows up in early motherhood, why working harder will quietly deplete you, and the reframe that finally lets a business grow. We get into the "no one's coming" reality of being the hunter, gatherer, and caregiver all at once, how to build a support system so you stop asking one person to be your savior, and how to know which person to call when you need a shoulder versus the hard truth. Plus the seasons nobody warns you about, and why the small moments (yes, including the popcorn game) are the whole point. Find Daniella on Instagram @thedanielladevine and at thedanielladevine.com. Come build your business differently inside the free BossMom Community at bossmom.com/community, with networking events, mindset workshops, daily mindset audios, and a dedicated app off social. When you are ready to level up with the right marketing plan and the implementation support to hit your financial goals, join us in BossMom+ at bossmom.com/join.

Kristen VanGelder, co-chief investment officer at Evanston Capital — a firm that manages hedge funds built out of hedge funds — says that sophisticated money managers have very different sentiments about current market conditions than Main Street investors, noting that where average investors are showing lousy sentiment numbers, sharpies are leaning into the market's increasing "dispersion" and the ability to play one thing against the next to turn volatility into profits. She says that global macro investors "have the glimmer in their eye," because the pressure of war and a complicated global inflationary picture are creating opportunities beyond what investors can fund sticking with fundamental investing domestically. Todd Rosenbluth, head of research at VettaFi, goes away from his long-running trend of focusing on actively managed ETFs and turns to a new Vanguard high-yield corporate bond index fund as his "ETF of the Week," noting that the ultra-low fees on the fund and the outperformance of the index make it something to consider now.  In the Market Call, Tom Martin, senior portfolio manager for Globalt Investments, discusses his earnings-driven investment style and what to make of the volatile market reactions around perceived "sand-bagging," where companies meet profit projections but the Street doesn't think expectations were set high enough.

Katie Neason shares how childhood financial hardship, redevelopment wisdom, and disciplined investing helped her build wealth, revive Main Street, and inspire others to start before they feel ready.See article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/build-wealth-revive-main-street-and-start-before-you-feel-ready-with-katie-neason/(00:00) - Introduction to The REI Agent Podcast and Katie Neason(05:00) - Childhood Bankruptcy, Financial Fear, and Discovering Wealth Education(10:00) - Rich Dad Poor Dad, Financial Awareness, and Rebuilding After Loss(15:00) - Redevelopment Explained: Small Projects, Existing Infrastructure, and Reducing Risk(20:00) - BRRR, Townhomes, Mixed-Use Projects, and Building Generational Assets(25:00) - Katie's First Development Deal and Proving Downtown Demand(30:00) - Property Management, Knowing Yourself, and Separating Income From Wealth(35:00) - Tax Strategy, Cost Segregation, and Planning for Depreciation(40:00) - Comprehensive Plans, City Support, and Aligning With Local Growth(45:00) - Invest Where You're Invested, Start Small, and House-Hacking Lessons(50:00) - Depression Prepper Books, Katie's Instagram, and Final REI Agent OutroContact Katie Neasonhttps://www.katieneason.com/https://www.facebook.com/RenovationWranglers/https://www.instagram.com/katiedevelops/https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-neason-89b4a7a/Katie Neason's story is a powerful reminder that wealth is not built by waiting for perfect timing. It is built by learning the market, starting small, protecting the downside, and investing where the mission matters. Her journey from childhood financial uncertainty to Main Street redevelopment shows what can happen when fear becomes wisdom and wisdom becomes action. For more conversations that help you build wealth, freedom, and a life with purpose, visit https://reiagent.comIs success destroying your peace? Most pros grind until they break. Download The Investor's Life Balance Sheet: A Holistic Wealth Audit to see if you are building a legacy or heading for burnout. Presented by The REI Agent Podcast & United States Real Estate Investor® https://sendfox.com/lp/m4jrl

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What do kids actually remember after a Disney World vacation? It might not be the rides you spent months planning!Parents often stress over Lightning Lanes, dining reservations, ride strategies, and fitting everything into their Disney vacation. But when you ask kids about their favorite Disney memories, their answers are often surprisingly simple.In this episode of Mom Street USA, we're talking about the small Disney moments that become lifelong memories. From eating a Mickey ice cream bar on Main Street to waving at Mickey during a parade, riding the Disney Skyliner, watching ducks at a resort, and dancing along with the Dapper Dans, these are the experiences that often leave the biggest impression on children.We'll also discuss:-Why kids experience Disney differently than adults-Why Disney transportation is often a favorite "ride"-The importance of play spaces, splash pads, and interactive experiences-Ways to involve your kids in planning your Disney day-The best small moments to experience in every Walt Disney World park-What parents can stop stressing about when planning a Disney vacationWhether you're planning your first Disney World trip or your tenth, this episode is a reminder that the most magical Disney memories are often the unexpected ones.Subscribe for new Disney World planning tips, family travel advice, park strategies, and vacation inspiration every week!Watch Mom Street USA every week LIVE on YouTube every Friday at Noon eastern! Join us now on our Patreon account: https://patreon.com/MomStreetUSACheck out our partnership with Kingdom Strollers here: https://fas.st/t/jLDXEFpD Find more on MOWD, the newest theme park app from our good friend Kirk at Walrus Carp here: https://mowd.io/ Have a question or have a future show topic recommendation? Chat with us on Patreon or email us @ momstreetusa@gmail.com!⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/momstreetusa#DisneyWorld #DisneyWithKids #DisneyVacation #DisneyPlanning #WaltDisneyWorld #MagicKingdom #DisneyTips #FamilyTravel #DisneyPodcast #MomStreetUSA

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This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! PART TWOOn Crown Point's Main Street stands a charming red-brick mansion hiding a chilling secret—the Old Lake County Jail. Once home to just ten cells, it eventually crammed in 150 inmates by 1928. Among them was America's most wanted gangster, John Dillinger, who famously escaped in 1934, leaving his captors humiliated—and some spirits behind.Though Dillinger slipped away, many prisoners never left. Visitors report apparitions of inmates and guards, the clang of cell doors slamming shut, phantom footsteps on the metal stairs, and whispers in dark hallways long after closing hours. Locals say this historic jail still holds those who served a life sentence—and never stopped.In this episode of The Grave Talks, we join Jacquie Thompson and Sandy Boyd to explore the haunted history of Old Lake County Jail. From the building's violent past to modern-day paranormal encounters, we uncover why this site is believed to be one of Indiana's most haunted places.For more information on the jail, tours, and paranormal investigations, visit their website at oldsheriffshouse.org or their Facebook page at Old Lake County Jail.#HauntedJail #OldLakeCountyJail #JohnDillingerGhost #RealGhostStories #HauntedIndiana #HistoricHauntings #GhostlyPrisoners #TheGraveTalks #HauntedPlaces #TrueParanormal #ParanormalInvestigations #GhostHuntingLove real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE!On Crown Point's Main Street stands a charming red-brick mansion hiding a chilling secret—the Old Lake County Jail. Once home to just ten cells, it eventually crammed in 150 inmates by 1928. Among them was America's most wanted gangster, John Dillinger, who famously escaped in 1934, leaving his captors humiliated—and some spirits behind.Though Dillinger slipped away, many prisoners never left. Visitors report apparitions of inmates and guards, the clang of cell doors slamming shut, phantom footsteps on the metal stairs, and whispers in dark hallways long after closing hours. Locals say this historic jail still holds those who served a life sentence—and never stopped.In this episode of The Grave Talks, we join Jacquie Thompson and Sandy Boyd to explore the haunted history of Old Lake County Jail. From the building's violent past to modern-day paranormal encounters, we uncover why this site is believed to be one of Indiana's most haunted places.For more information on the jail, tours, and paranormal investigations, visit their website at oldsheriffshouse.org or their Facebook page at Old Lake County Jail.#HauntedJail #OldLakeCountyJail #JohnDillingerGhost #RealGhostStories #HauntedIndiana #HistoricHauntings #GhostlyPrisoners #TheGraveTalks #HauntedPlaces #TrueParanormal #ParanormalInvestigations #GhostHuntingLove real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access: