Podcasts about manufacturer

Kyle Robert and Brian Twining are in to preview the South Point 400 as NASCAR goes to Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The top of the betting board is loaded with the whos who of Championship contenders. They break down the odds jumping out and all the potential value throughout the board. But first they react to the somewhat shocking news that Brad Keselowski is leaving RFK and the 6 Car at the end of the 2026 season.Lastly before diving into Las Vegas, they recap the Hollywood Casino 400 Race with Kyle Larson finding victory lane, Austin Cindric surprising and 23XI underwhelming.Subscribe to the Green White Checkered our FREE newsletter on Substack for more picks, DraftKings picks and bets every race day. Plus race recaps and early line shopping every Tuesday https://aoppodcast.substack.com/Follow Win the Race on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@UChJp58R4PTvPmzYcjXlVNPQ X - https://x.com/WINTHERACEP1Subscribe to Win the Race www.wintherace.com00:00 Brad Keselowski Leaves RFK20:33 Kansas DFS and Betting Recap28:35 Las Vegas Outright Odds 39:12 Las Vegas Placings, Manufacturer and More01:01:00 Las Vegas Betting Card Recap

How can manufacturers manage rapid growth while maintaining quality and throughput? One of the 2026 Manufacturer of the Year Award winners, Jason Wobig, shares lessons on people, training, automation, and preparing jobs for production. --- Unlock practical tools, training, and support to help your team improve. Manufacturers Alliance members get full access to our webinar library, digital courses, member pricing, and a statewide network of leaders who share what's working on the factory floor. Links: Learn more about membership: https://www.mfrall.com Attend the Manufacturer of the Year Awards: https://www.mfrall.com/moyconference/ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5orRRXkVgAkbAeUuCj1dP5 Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-manufacturers-improve/id1677078610

Getting an AI pilot to work is one thing. Scaling it across an organization and delivering measurable business value is another. In Episode 69 of Digitalization Tech Talks, Jonathan Alexander of Albemarle joins Don Mack and Cole Lewis to explain why promising AI initiatives often become trapped in “pilot purgatory.” From building scalable data foundations to balancing horizontal and vertical AI strategies, this conversation explores the people, processes, and technologies required to scale AI across manufacturing operations. If your organization is looking to move from isolated AI experiments to repeatable, enterprise-wide value, this episode offers practical insights to help you think big, start small, and scale fast. Show Notes:Website: ADKAR Model for Change Management (https://www.prosci.com/blog/adkar-model)Paper: Use of AI in Chemical Manufacturing (https://www.chemengonline.com/use-of-ai-in-chemical-manufacturing/?printmode=1)E-book: Industrial AI: Transform the entire value chain (https://bit.ly/4zH79u0)Video: The Industrial AI Revolution: Siemens Keynote at CES 2026 (https://youtu.be/R4Wm6YdoZSs?si=rB9tZV_ulpEOoYd2)Contact Us:Jonathan Alexander (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-alexander1/)Don Mack (mack.donald@siemens.com and linkedin.com/in/don-mack)Cole Lewis (cole.lewis@siemens.com and linkedin.com/in/cole-lewis/)

After implementing an ERP, Light Composites has improved inventory accuracy and nearly eliminated stockouts. “Recently, we did an inventory check, and we were within 97 to 98% of what the system says we should have,” says Ryan Hosmer, CEO. You can learn more in this episode or read about it on our blog For more information about the MRPeasy software, visit our website: mrpeasy.com

In this IPC-sponsored episode, Todd Eury explores how manufacturer-direct programs, direct-to-consumer channels, cash-pay models, specialty carve-outs, and new reimbursement structures are reshaping medication access and independent pharmacy.   Joining the conversation are Shelley Bailey of Independent Pharmacy Cooperative and Sammy Salem, Principal Owner and COO of Vios Health and an Executive Board Member of AAPARx.   Manufacturer-direct care is often associated with websites, telehealth, and mail-order fulfillment—but it does not have to exclude community pharmacy. IPC is developing infrastructure that allows patients to receive manufacturer-supported pricing while participating independent pharmacies remain the dispensing location.   The discussion examines IPC's manufacturer-sponsored GLP-1 opportunities and a broader network covering more than 140 branded medications. Shelley and Sammy explain how these programs can improve patient affordability, create more sustainable pharmacy economics, and help independent pharmacies reconnect with patients lost to online and manufacturer-controlled channels.   Topics include:   Whether the traditional pharmacy benefit is beginning to fragment How manufacturer-direct programs can include independent pharmacy The economics behind manufacturer-supported reimbursement Finding patients facing denied authorizations, high deductibles, lost coverage, or limited brand access Why excellent service must now be paired with digital access and new payment models Employer drug carve-outs and the importance of evaluating total benefit economics Point-of-sale affordability and acquisition-cost protections What manufacturers need to provide for pharmacy participation How successful pharmacies can prepare for the next access model   The central message is clear: the industry may not need to create new dollars—it needs to change where existing dollars land.   In partnership with GoodRx, this manufacturer-direct program combines GoodRx's trusted consumer platform and broad patient reach with IPC's nationwide network of independent pharmacies. Together, we create a more direct and accessible path from patient engagement to prescription fulfillment—while keeping community pharmacies at the center of care.   IPC GPO members interested in participating should contact their IPC Regional Director. Other IPC members, affiliates, and interested pharmacies can reach IPC Digital Health at digital-health@ipcrx.com.   Host: Todd S. Eury, Pharmacy Podcast Network Guests: Shelley Bailey, IPC; Sammy Salem, AAPARx and Vios Health Sponsored by: Independent Pharmacy Cooperative

What does best in class actually look like? Two of the 2026 Manufacturer of the Year Award winners, Dylan Hushka & Dave Hemink, discuss what separates the best manufacturers from the rest, covering trust, culture, automation, and where they're taking their companies next. --- Unlock practical tools, training, and support to help your team improve. Manufacturers Alliance members get full access to our webinar library, digital courses, member pricing, and a statewide network of leaders who share what's working on the factory floor. Links: Learn more about membership: https://www.mfrall.com Attend the Manufacturer of the Year Awards: https://www.mfrall.com/moyconference/ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5orRRXkVgAkbAeUuCj1dP5 Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-manufacturers-improve/id1677078610  

Kyle Robert and Brian Twining are in to preview the Hollywood Casino 400 as NASCAR goes to Kansas Speedway. The top of the betting board is loaded with the whos who of Championship contenders. They break down the odds jumping out and all the potential value throughout the board.But first they recap an action packed Bristol Night Race. They talk all things Ryan Blaney vs Carson Hocevar on pit lane. While the race underwhelmed, the fireworks after the race is grabbing all the headlines. Joey Logano finds victory lane while Kyle Larson takes over the points lead. There is so much to discuss.Subscribe to the Green White Checkered our FREE newsletter on Substack for more picks, DraftKings picks and bets every race day. Plus race recaps and early line shopping every Tuesday https://aoppodcast.substack.com/Follow Win the Race on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@UChJp58R4PTvPmzYcjXlVNPQ X - https://x.com/WINTHERACEP1Subscribe to Win the Race www.wintherace.com00:00 Bristol Race Recap34:12 Bristol DFS and Betting Recap39:35 Kansas Outright Odds 52:57 Kansas Placings, Manufacturer and More

What should you really be designing a new product for? In this CMD Gold episode, we revisit episode 99, where Renaud Anjoran and reliability expert Andrew Amirnovin explore Design for X (DfX), the practice of designing a product around specific objectives that go far beyond simply making it function. They examine 12 areas where products can be deliberately optimized, including shorter development times, crowdfunding, manufacturing, assembly, quality, packaging, reliability, maintainability, ergonomics, fewer SKUs, and sustainability. Along the way, they explain why simplifying products, reducing part counts, using proven components, mistake-proofing assembly, considering the real-world use environment, and involving the right specialists early can prevent costly problems later. The key message is that DfX is not about maximizing every possible objective. Different products have different priorities, and some objectives involve trade-offs. What matters is identifying the right ones early enough in development that you still have the freedom to make changes.   Show Sections 00:13 – Introduction: Revisiting Design for X 01:46 – Design for shorter development and time to market 04:26 – Designing for crowdfunding 07:12 – Design for Manufacturing and Design for Assembly 11:43 – What should product designers consider from the start? 15:57 – Fewer parts, standard components, and mistake-proofing 19:23 – Modularization and simplifying assembly 23:35 – Design for quality 30:52 – Why packaging must be considered during product design 34:06 – Design for reliability 42:58 – Design for maintainability 46:48 – Design for ease of use and ergonomics 47:07 – Design for fewer SKUs 47:53 – Design for sustainability 48:41 – Which DfX objectives matter most? 49:24 – How to implement Design for X in practice 50:53 – Using expert design reviews 51:23 – Adrian's present-day takeaways   Related content Agilian - DfX, Industrialization & NPI Support Sofeast - The New Product Introduction Process Guide QualityInspection.org – How Good DFM and DFA Help with Production Cost & Quality QualityInspection.org – The Design for Reliability Process for Launching Reliable Products QualityInspection.org – Don't Leave Packaging Until the End Agilian – Why Test Components and New Products to Failure During NPI? Get in touch with Sofeast Connect with us on LinkedIn Contact us via Sofeast's contact page Subscribe to our YouTube channel Prefer Facebook? Check us out on FB

Kyle Robert and Brian Twining are in to preview the Bass Pro Shops Night Race as NASCAR goes under the lights at Bristol Motor Speedway as The Chase rolls along. The top of the betting board is loaded with the whos who of Championship contenders. They break down the odds jumping out and all the potential value throughout the board.But first they recap another winless drought geting snapped at an awful Enjoy Illinois 300. The guys recap their betting cards, DraftKings lineups and big picture takeaways.Subscribe to the Green White Checkered our FREE newsletter on Substack for more picks, DraftKings picks and bets every race day. Plus race recaps and early line shopping every Tuesday https://aoppodcast.substack.com/Follow Win the Race on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@UChJp58R4PTvPmzYcjXlVNPQ X - https://x.com/WINTHERACEP1Subscribe to Win the Race www.wintherace.com00:00 Intro05:20 WWT DFS and Betting Recap15:42 Bristol Night Race Outright Odds 39:29 Bristol Night Race Placings, Manufacturer and More58:05 Bristol Night Race Current Betting Card

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Building a true lean culture takes more than tools and training; it takes changing how people think about their job. In this episode, Tim Keran breaks down why leadership-driven improvement creates a program, while employee-driven improvement creates a lean culture. --- Unlock practical tools, training, and support to help your team improve. Manufacturers Alliance members get full access to our webinar library, digital courses, member pricing, and a statewide network of leaders who share what's working on the factory floor.  Links: Learn more about membership: https://www.mfrall.com  Attend the Manufacturer of the Year Awards: https://www.mfrall.com/moyconference/  Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5orRRXkVgAkbAeUuCj1dP5 Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-manufacturers-improve/id1677078610  

Look around a supermarket and almost everything you see carries a label. Before the brand, barcode and product information are added, many of those labels begin as rolls of self-adhesive material. South African manufacturer Morgancoat makes enough of that material every year to cover Robben Island about 11 times. Its story began in 2007, when Richard Morgan and his father Mike developed machinery to apply recyclable barrier coatings to paper. The idea was ahead of its time, so they adapted the machinery and began manufacturing self-adhesive label material instead.

Kyle Robert and Brian Twining are in to preview the Enjoy Illinois 300 as NASCAR heads to World Wide Technology Raceway for the second race of The Chase. Joe Gibbs Racing and Penske are battling at the top. They break down the odds jumping out and all the potential value throughout the board.But first they recap Christopher Bell FINALLY finding victory lane at Darlington. The guys talk through the updated Championship odds, race fall out and more thoughts as The Chase rolls along.Subscribe to the Green White Checkered our FREE newsletter on Substack for more picks, DraftKings picks and bets every race day. Plus race recaps and early line shopping every Tuesday https://aoppodcast.substack.com/Follow Win the Race on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@UChJp58R4PTvPmzYcjXlVNPQ X - https://x.com/WINTHERACEP1Subscribe to Win the Race www.wintherace.com00:00 Intro04:25 Darlington DFS and Betting Recap24:21 WWT (Gateway) Outright Odds 36:18 WWT (Gateway) Placings, Manufacturer and More44:36 WWT (Gateway) Current Betting Card46:25 The Chase Updated Odds

To watch a video version of this podcast, click here: https://youtu.be/WxpLRqe6LDkIn this episode, Reuben Saltzman and Tessa Murry are joined by Dillon Winiecki of Protect Property Inspections in Arizona to discuss the growing demand for more detailed new-construction inspections. Dillon shares his journey from firefighter to home inspector, the growth of his company, and why changing consumer expectations present an opportunity for inspectors to provide greater value.They also explore Arizona's Registrar of Contractors (ROC) workmanship standards, warranty timelines, builder restrictions, inspection pricing, training, and how understanding state laws and construction standards can help inspectors better protect homeowners.Here's the link to Inspector Empire Builder: https://www.iebcoaching.com/eventsLearn more about Dillon Winiecki and his team's home inspection services in Arizona: https://ppi-az.com/Follow Protect Property Inspections' in-house social media influencer for new-construction inspection content and real-world inspection findings:https://www.instagram.com/jonny.eagle.eye/TakeawaysDillon Winiecki began his home inspection career in 2018 after working as a professional firefighter.Protect Property Inspections has 42 employees, including 24 inspectors, with new construction making up about 85% of its business.Dillon founded the Inspection Career Training Academy to educate aspiring Arizona home inspectors and recruit new talent.Changing consumer expectations create an opportunity for inspectors to provide greater value.Home inspections have expanded to include specialized services, and detailed new-construction inspections are another evolution of the industry.Arizona's workmanship requirements provide specific standards and tolerances for documenting construction defects.Protect Property Inspections includes Arizona ROC workmanship standards directly in its inspection reports.Dillon believes workmanship standards should be included in comprehensive new-construction inspections rather than offered separately.Warranty deadlines matter, with some defects requiring documentation before closing or within the first 10 days.Cosmetic-looking issues can indicate improper installation, including nail pops, bowed walls, tile issues, and missing insulation.Manufacturer requirements can help inspectors determine whether components were installed correctly.Builder restrictions may limit access before closing, while inspections after closing may allow inspectors greater access.Protect Property Inspections offers post-report support to help clients address repairs and navigate ROC complaints.The company averages about $1,070 for detailed final-walk or 10-day inspections, compared with $850–$860 for typical resale inspections.Specialized training is essential, with more than 57 training modules focused largely on new construction.Inspectors should research their state laws, warranties, building standards, and manufacturer requirements.Detailed inspections can help builders catch workmanship problems earlier, when repairs may be easier and less expensive.The key takeaway: Detailed new-construction inspections can provide greater value and protection by using clear standards, warranty requirements, and strong documentation.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Welcome to the Show01:30 Introducing Dillon Winiecki02:11 Inspector Empire Builder and AI Tools04:02 Dillon's Journey From Firefighter to Home Inspector07:00 Growing Protect Property Inspections08:41 Starting the Inspection Career Training Academy14:06 The Shift Toward More Detailed New-Construction Inspections17:48 Changing Consumer Expectations in Home Inspections19:26 Why Detailed Inspections Are an Opportunity21:01 Arizona's Workmanship Laws and Standards23:25 Protecting and Empowering New-Construction Homeowners24:01 Giving Inspection Reports More “Teeth”26:44 Combining Standard and Workmanship Inspections29:48 Understanding the Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC)31:18 Cosmetic Issues vs. Installation Defects37:11 Builder Restrictions and Inspection Limitations39:13 Post-Report Support and Warranty Claims41:25 Pricing Detailed New-Construction Inspections44:56 Training Inspectors on Workmanship Requirements45:48 New Construction as 85% of Dillon's Business47:19 Researching State Laws and Warranty Protections48:45 How Detailed Inspections Can Improve Construction Quality52:08 The Future of Detailed New-Construction Inspections52:45 Where to Find Dillon Winiecki53:37 Closing Thoughts

What happens when the product you want doesn't exist, or the version that does exist isn't good enough? -------------Doc Rock, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Ecamm and creator of Doc Popps, decided to stop waiting for someone else to solve the problem. He found a manufacturer, spent a year refining the product, and pre-sold it directly to his own audience.Doc shares what creators should know before turning an idea into a physical product, from testing demand and negotiating minimum orders to pricing, prototypes, shipping, and unexpected manufacturing costs. We also explore why creators should build more things they own, what he learned rebuilding The Flow in public, and why publishing content is only the beginning of getting it seen.Key PointsStart by solving a problem you already understand or something that continually frustrates your audience.Ask your audience what they want before investing heavily in a product idea.Pre-selling can validate demand before you commit to a full production run.Manufacturer minimum order quantities may be more negotiable than they initially appear.Expect manufacturing problems, delays, shipping costs, tariffs, and other expenses you didn't anticipate.Don't rush prototypes. Doc spent a year refining materials, colors, molds, and acoustics before he was satisfied.Think beyond courses and sponsorships. Physical products can give creators something tangible that they actually own.Building in public gives your community a chance to participate in what you're creating.Don't “post and ghost.” Promote your work, build relationships with your audience, and give people more to discover when they find you.ResourcesDoc Rock:Doc Rock Merch: https://docmerch.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/docrockThe Flow: https://www.youtube.com/@EcammLivePaul Gowder:Paul Gowder: https://www.paulgowder.com/Facebook Challenge: https://www.paulgowder.com/facebookchallengeTools & Resources Mentioned:Fourthwall: https://fourthwall.com/Amazon KDP: https://kdp.amazon.com/Canva: https://www.canva.com/Power EQ: https://docrock.live/power----------------------It's almost time for Ecamm's Creator Camp: https://ecamm.com/camp----------------------Ecamm - Your go-to solution for crafting outstanding live shows and podcasts. - Get 15% off your first payment with promo code JEFF15SocialMediaNewsLive.com - Dive into our website for comprehensive episode breakdowns.Youtube.com - Tune in live, chat with us directly, and be part of the conversation. Or, revisit our archive of past broadcasts to stay updated.Facebook - Stream our show live and chat with us in real time. Connect, engage, and be a part of our community.Email - Subscribe and never miss a live show reminder.----------------------JeffSieh.com - Unlock the power of authentic storytelling with me! With over 20 years of marketing experience, I'm here to elevate your brand's narrative in an ever-competitive market. My expertise spans consulting, visual marketing, and producing podcasts and live videos.Additionally, as a seasoned speaker, I'm not just about sharing knowledge--I believe in entertaining audiences and injecting humor into every presentation. I'm available to enlighten and engage audiences at your events, conferences, or institutions. My talks cover a diverse range of subjects, from purposeful repurposing and captivating storytelling to podcast promotion, social media strategies, visual marketing insights, the art of live video, and much more.

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In 2023, General Cherry started making 10 drones a month. Today they're approaching 100,000. Marko Kushnir, communications director of one of Ukraine's top-five drone manufacturers, joins Craig Smith for one of the most operationally specific conversations available about what drone warfare looks like at industrial scale, from the daily feedback loops with front-line units that drive product iteration, to the $2,000 interceptor drone that can destroy a $100,000 Shahed, to the on-device AI targeting model that guides an interceptor to impact at 70% accuracy after the operator activates it and steps back. The conversation's most important insights are structural rather than technical. Marko describes the fundamental asymmetry of the conflict with unusual precision: Ukraine's decentralized, startup-driven ecosystem produces new technologies faster than Russia's command economy, but Russia's vertical industrial structure copies and scales those technologies faster than Ukraine can stay ahead. He also expresses genuine alarm about fully autonomous AI drones, not from an ethical standpoint but from a practical one: any autonomous capability Ukraine deploys will be in Russian hands within weeks, making full autonomy a danger Ukraine would share immediately with its enemy. The episode closes with his most far-reaching argument: just as the internet era created a cybersecurity industry that every organization eventually had to build, the drone era is now beginning, and every government, police force, and major corporation will soon need a drone security department to function safely in a world where drones are as common as smartphones. Subscribe to Eye on A.I. for weekly conversations with the people building and deploying the future of AI.

Kyle Robert and Brian Twining are in to preview the Cook Out Southern 500 as NASCAR heads to Darlington for the first race of The Chase. The odds board 3 names battling at the top. They break down the odds jumping out and all the potential value throughout the board.But first they recap Ryan Preece finding victory lane and making the Chase. The guys also preview The Chase talking through the field, odds and more. Subscribe to the Green White Checkered our FREE newsletter on Substack for more picks, DraftKings picks and bets every race day. Plus race recaps and early line shopping every Tuesday https://aoppodcast.substack.com/Follow Win the Race on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@UChJp58R4PTvPmzYcjXlVNPQ X - https://x.com/WINTHERACEP1Subscribe to Win the Race www.wintherace.com00:00 Intro02:05 The Chase Preview22:38 Daytona DFS and Betting Recap32:22 Darlington Outright Odds 59:48 Darlington Placings, Manufacturer and More1:09:03 Darlington Current Betting Card

How surgical devices are cleaned and decontaminated determines the efficacy of the sterilization process. For this to be effective, each item must be cleaned according to its instructions for use (IFU). But, how do manufacturers validate cleaning processes for their instruments? In episode 157, host Casey Czarnowski speaks with Dr. William Levia of Medtronic about the manufacturer validation process. Dr. Levia describes the many detailed steps that manufacturers must go through to test cleaning protocols and the reasons behind them. He refers to the different classes of medical devices and discusses the roles of regulatory agencies, standards-setting organizations and testing laboratories. He also introduces listeners to ANSI/AAMI ST98:2022 Cleaning validation of health care products—Requirements for development and validation of a cleaning process for medical devices. Dr. Levia believes in bridging “the standards, the core science and the real-world setting.” Listen to learn more about how instrument manufacturers do their jobs, so we can do ours. ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. William Levia Global Senior Program Manager for Sterile Processing Medtronic Dr. William Leiva received his PhD in Cybernetics and Statistics from Bucharest University of Economic Studies in 2024 and his MPH in Epidemiology and Health Economics from Andrés Bello National University in 2018. He has worked as a Senior Manager for Scientific Affairs at 3M Healthcare (2008–2023), sterilization and reprocessing subject matter expert at the FDA, and in a leadership role at Medtronic since 2024. He also holds a visiting professorship at Bucharest University of Economic Studies. Dr. Leiva is a recipient of AAMI's Kilmer Grant, serves as a reviewer of peer-reviewed articles, and has presented internationally, including at AAMI eXchange and WFHSS. His research topics include reusable medical device decontamination, terminal sterilization, sterile barrier systems and reprocessing economic epidemiology.   Earn CE Now

Kyle Robert and Brian Twining are in to preview the Coke Zero Sugar 400 as NASCAR heads to Daytona for the final race before The Chase. The odds board is jam packed at the top. They break down the odds jumping out Subscribe to the Green White Checkered our FREE newsletter on Substack for more picks, DraftKings picks and bets every race day. Plus race recaps and early line shopping every Tuesday https://aoppodcast.substack.com/Follow Win the Race on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@UChJp58R4PTvPmzYcjXlVNPQ X - https://x.com/WINTHERACEP1Subscribe to Win the Race www.wintherace.com00:00 Intro03:30 Dollar Tree 301 DFS and Betting Recap18:39 Daytona Outright Odds 43:13 Placings, Manufacturer and More50:33 Daytona Current Betting Card

The sport quad didn't disappear overnight but was declining demand really the whole story? Leonard Duncan looks back at the decisions that shaped the industry, from unreliable and overpriced machines to factory support, aftermarket development, racing programs, and the manufacturers that ultimately walked away.Drawing from decades of firsthand experience, Leonard asks whether riders abandoned the sport quad or whether the industry gave them reasons to leave.Do you think riders stopped buying sport quads, or did the manufacturers contribute to their own decline? Share your experience and opinion in the comments your response could be featured on a future episode of ATV-TALK.

An Ohio-based manufacturer of oil and gas process equipment has filed a lawsuit against a woman over a one-star Google review, the Tribune Chronicle reported. In the complaint, Starr Manufacturing alleges that the comments made by Julie Watson contained false statements that caused the company special damages and reputational harm.Watson's review from six months ago said the company had faced “a host of quality control issues” after “contracting with shoddy subs,” which led to “time-consuming field updates” to fix improperly connected bolts and fasteners. She also claimed a “lack of oversight to identify where the breaches occurred” and said she could provide locations and names of people who could confirm the alleged “production and quality failures.”

Bowtech, the compound bow manufacturer that called Eugene home for 27 years, is shutting down Oregon operations and consolidating to Houston. It's another clean data point in the pattern Tina Kotek refuses to acknowledge: Oregon's anti-business climate doesn't just slow growth, it ends legacies.The Grants Pass Tribune piece that broke this story is notable for what it doesn't say — no tearful farewell press release, no "we loved being here." Just a phased shutdown, Texas consolidation, and jobs gone from a state that keeps handing them away. Bowtech joins Daimler Truck, Nike layoffs, and Campbell Soup plant closures in an accelerating exodus that Oregon's leadership keeps treating as unrelated events.Sean digs into the anti-hunting bill from Rep. Drazen that put a regulatory target on archery-adjacent business, the corporate spin of "no factual basis" from executives too polite to say the quiet part loud, and what the raw job-loss numbers out of Oregon actually look like when you stop averaging them away.The exit parade continues. Subscribe to @reasonablenews and hit the notification bell so you don't miss the next one.#NFRP #Oregon #TinaKotekGO PREMIUM WITH REASONABLE+ FOR UNCENSORED ACCESS

Mike Switzer interviews Dr. Cephus Simmons, founder and CEO of SealCath in Mount Pleasant, SC.

Recorded live at SOMA 26Dr. Emily Johnston (Cascadia Mountain Institute) and SFC Ezequiel Mendoza (Arctic Dustoff, Fairbanks) deliver a hard-hitting, field-validated look at how standard tactical medical gear and medications actually perform—and fail—in true Arctic and extreme cold conditions. Drawing from cold-soak testing, simulated combat exercises, and real operational experience, they break down battery and fluid-warmer failures, rapid freezing of IV tubing and blood sets, medication storage realities, tourniquet performance, and the critical need for early frostbite interventions like ibuprofen and iloprost far forward. Practical fieldcraft solutions, insulation strategies, and clear calls for better-designed cold-weather medical systems are front and center.Key TakeawaysNo electronic or mechanical medical device (IV pumps, Buddy Lite warmers, etc.) can be trusted to operate unprotected in Arctic conditions—insulate everything, including fluids and tubing.Fluids and tubing freeze extremely quickly and become brittle; passive warming solutions using insulated containers + chemical heat packs can keep fluids viable for many hours even at –20°F to –30°F.Body heat (base-layer transport systems worn against the skin) is the only reliably consistent way to prevent medication freezing during multi-day cold operations; outer pockets, med boxes, and sling packs routinely fail.Current blood administration sets create major clotting and failure points in the cold; shorter, fully insulated, or redesigned kits are needed.Most common tourniquets performed adequately after freeze-thaw cycles; metal windlasses held up better than plastic ones under extreme cold.Reperfusion injury is the dominant mechanism of tissue loss in frostbite. Early NSAID (ibuprofen) loading and rapid iloprost administration dramatically improve outcomes, yet cold-chain and far-forward delivery of iloprost remain unsolved problems.Manufacturer claims about extreme-cold performance often do not match real-world Arctic testing. Independent field validation is essential before relying on any device or medication in these environments.Chapters00:00 – Introduction & Arctic strategic context04:45 – Operational realities: long evacuation times and limited cold-weather experience06:00 – Battery and device cold-soak testing (IV pump & Buddy Lite)09:20 – Functional testing: frozen pumps, ruptured warmer cartridges, and fluid output11:40 – Practical insulation and pre-warming techniques for fluids13:40 – Medication transport failures vs. base-layer body-heat solutions18:50 – Blood product challenges and call for redesigned cold-weather kits20:20 – Tourniquet performance after freeze-thaw cycles21:15 – Frostbite pathophysiology and the critical role of early ibuprofen + iloprost27:20 – Path forward: needed research, device redesign, and medication stability after freezing29:40 – Closing remarks and Q&A discussionFor more content, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.prolongedfieldcare.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Consider supporting us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/ProlongedFieldCareCollective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.lobocoffeeco.com/product-page/prolonged-field-care⁠⁠⁠⁠

John Quinn, founder and CEO of Wellnecity, joins Stacey Richter for an outtake from their conversation last fall on rethinking how self-insured employers build their provider networks. Rather than treating the network as one big, undifferentiated system, Quinn argues employers should think like a manufacturing supply chain: break healthcare into defined "subassemblies," or pods of care — pediatric care, a cancer journey, a kidney stone episode — and direct-contract for those pods whenever the price beats the fee-for-service average. If the boundaries of the pod are clear and the price comes in lower, Quinn says, the plan and the member both win, quality being equal. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ✅ Why Stacey Richter says the provider-network debate could fill "a 20-hour show," and why networks still have real upsides — administrative infrastructure, claims coordination, guaranteed provider payment, and broad access — even as critics like Mark Cuban ask on LinkedIn, "Why do we need networks? It is just a way for insurers to play pricing games." ✅ A real example of network rigidity: a self-insured employer identified 40 physicians who cost the plan upwards of $15 million in a single plan year while patient harm was occurring, and their ASO couldn't figure out how to remove those doctors from network under the existing contract structure ✅ How John Quinn defines a "subassembly" or "pod of care" — a bounded, definable episode like pediatric care or a cancer journey — and why purchasing that pod for less than the fee-for-service average is a win for the plan and member, assuming quality stays neutral ✅ Quinn's kidney stone example: a physician who says he can now treat a kidney stone in a 48-hour to five-day episode for roughly $2,000 to $3,000, versus the typical six weeks of pain, overuse of pain medication, and a price north of $10,000 ✅ Why Quinn frames network optimization as a manufacturing supply-chain problem — the same way an automobile gets built from subassemblies sourced from specialized providers around the globe — because it's a mental model CFOs and senior leadership at self-insured employers already trust ✅ Quinn's bottom line: "We have the tech and we've got the tools to do this at this point. We just have to get ourselves out of" the fee-for-service hangover WHY THIS MATTERS Provider networks have real tradeoffs: broad access and guaranteed payment on one side, opaque pricing and rigid contracts on the other. John Quinn's pitch to self-insured employers isn't to blow up the network model, but to layer bounded, directly contracted "pods of care" on top of it wherever a clear price beats the fee-for-service average. Framing that as supply-chain sourcing, rather than a wholesale network overhaul, gives risk-averse finance and HR leaders a model they already understand — and, Quinn argues, the technology to act on it already exists. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE LinkedIn Post by Mark Cuban Article: Medical Economics, "An Idea Whose Time Has Gone: Healthcare Provider Networks," by Jim Jusko, JD EP457 with Cynthia Fisher: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other Apps EP433 with Justin Leader: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other Apps EP501 with Ivana Krajcinovic, PhD: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other Apps EP503 with Ryan Wells; Leo Spector, MD, MBA; and Adam Stavisky: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other Apps EP485 with Cristin Dickerson, MD: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other Apps EP486 with Stan Schwartz, MD: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other Apps EP493 with John Quinn: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other Apps EP495 with Mick Connors, MD: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other Apps EP505 with Ahilan Sivaganesan, MD: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other Apps === LINKS ===

"There is no Peace except the Peace of God." This is the last Lesson in Part I of the Workbook of ACIM. Think of the phrase, "Looking for Love in all the wrong places.” This Lesson implies we have been seeking peace but pursuing war. We have been saying we want Love but feeding the fires of conflict. Thought itself is a conflict Manufacturer—albeit in the name of "peace." There is no surrender to the Peace of God in a mind that thinks it "knows" what it is. We do not know what only God can Know unless we stop pursuing our notions of "what we think it is." War will end when we forgive ourselves for perpetuating war, and drop it. This unequivocal Lesson says peace does not exist outside the Mind of God. So let us today, with deep humility and grace, ask that our "pursuits" and "attempts" to establish "peace" come to and end, and that we can receive even a glimpse of this Truth, the real Peace of God. 

Australian authorities are investigating last year's alleged attack on a Melbourne defence manufacturer as a suspected act of terrorism. Police allege the company was targeted because of its role in the global F-35 fighter jet supply chain, with the investigation also examining alleged pro-Palestinian motives.

Damage to Melbourne defence manufacturer investigated as terrorism; a mass funeral in Gaza for 112 Palestinians; Mitch Marsh helps Leeds Sunrisers set a record score in The Hundred.

“B” is for Brown, William Melvin, Jr. (1934-1994). Manufacturer.

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Tall grass - dead mower. That was my sad situation that spring. I tried everything to get my power mower going, but it really didn't want to start. Of course, that didn't stop the lawn from growing, no. I went away for a little while, came back, and the grass was now taking over. (Get your machete, Ron.) Well, I played with my mower again and again, and it still didn't respond. We were starting to look like maybe the set of a “Tarzan” movie. And my mower, oh it didn't care. So I started looking for alternative equipment to get the job done. Let's see, my hair clippers. Yeah, how about that uh...the ones you use for your haircuts? I was desperate, but I did not try to cut the grass with my hair clippers. No, they work great on hair; they would not work great on my lawn. But, on the other hand, how would you like to get your hair cut with a lawn mower? I'm Ron Hutchcraft and I want to have A Word With You today about “Missing Your Meaning.” Well, you'd have to wonder about someone who tried to use hair clippers to trim a lawn or a lawn mower to trim hair. They both work fine when you use them as they were supposed to be used. But machines don't work when you use them for something they weren't designed for and neither do we. And right there is the reason so many of us are wondering what the meaning of our life really is; why we still don't know the answer to life's most fundamental question “Why am I here?” We're missing what we were designed for and things just don't seem to be working. Even people who are enjoying a lot of success, whose life is pretty smooth, have to admit that in their honest moments it's still not very fulfilling. The meaning just isn't there. The peace isn't there. And when we're not living like we were designed to, things just don't work very well. Marriage doesn't work like it's supposed to, relationships don't, even our achievements. There's never enough love, never enough excitement, and never any real peace. Time to break out the Manufacturer's instructions. Of course I mean the Manufacturer of you and me. Here's how your Creator says you were designed to live. Put your life next to this blueprint and see how you're doing. It's in our word for today from the Word of God in Colossians 1:16. Speaking of Jesus Christ, God says, “All things were created by Him and for Him.” There's your created destiny in six words, “Created by Jesus and for Jesus.” Like the earth was created to revolve around the sun, you and I were created to revolve our life around the One who made us, but we don't. The reality is more like this: “Created for Him - living for me. In the Bible's words, “Each of us has turned to his own way” (Isaiah 53:6). If you're missing the meaning of it all, it's because you're missing the One who gives life meaning; the One who gave you your life in the first place and the One who gave His life so you could get back to your Creator. Jesus died on the cross to pay the death penalty for all of your “me first” choices so that Grand Canyon between you and God could finally be bridged. So you could finally know the peace of being who you were made to be - of belonging to the One whose love you were made for. Maybe you're ready to begin this awesome personal relationship with your Creator God. It's like coming home. If you'd like to, why don't you tell Jesus that right now? “Jesus, I'm Yours.” Tell Him you're putting all your trust in Him to be your rescuer from your sin. And only He had the power to walk out of His grave under His own power and to walk into your life. I'd love to have you visit our website today because there is the information you need to make sure you've begun a relationship with Jesus. That site is ANewStory.com. You've done enough days without the meaning you were made for haven't you; without the Savior you were made for? If you'll open your heart, you have just spent your last day without Him.

The Bakri Postpartum Balloon was described and first used clinically in 1999 by Dr. Younes N. Bakri (Georgia, USA). It is intended to treat postpartum hemorrhage (PPH). In the United States, it received its first major FDA clearance (via 510(k) for commercial marketing) on April 17, 2002. Manufacturer guidelines for the Bakri (Cook Medical) state that the balloon may be left indwelling for a maximum of 24 hours, but the determination of removal time is left to the clinician once “bleeding is controlled and the patient is stable.” However, the optimal duration of intrauterine balloon tamponade placement remains unclear. One retrospective cohort study from AJOG (Einerson et al) of 274 women found no significant difference in PPH outcomes when intrauterine balloon tamponade was left in place for 2–12 hours, compared with more than 12 hours. However, only 30 women had the intrauterine balloon tamponade placement for 10 hours or less. And remember, this was not a prospective trial looking at a minimum of 2 hours, 2 hours was just the lower margin of the “short duration” group. Now, a new RCT (with authors from Denver and Vermont) published in the July 2026 Green Journal provides new data. In this first of its kind pragmatic, randomized trial of noninferiority, a 6-hour duration of intrauterine balloon tamponade usage for postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) control was compared with an 18-hour duration. Listen in for details. 1. Durfee, J., Adkins, K., Heyborne, K., Larrea, N., & Schultz, C. (2026). Intrauterine Balloon Tamponade Duration for Postpartum Hemorrhage: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Obstetrics & Gynecology, 148(1), 113–120. https://doi.org/10.1097/AOG.00000000000062952. Garabedian C, Prats C, Seco A, Deneux-Tharaux C, Rozenberg P, Berveiller P. Duration of Intrauterine Balloon Tamponade in Post-Partum Haemorrhage Management After Vaginal Delivery: A Secondary Cohort Analysis From the French TUB Trial. BJOG. 2026 Jan;133(1):123-131. doi: 10.1111/1471-0528.18345. Epub 2025 Sep 1. PMID: 40888007; PMCID: PMC12676195.3. Einerson BD, Son M, Schneider P, Fields I, Miller ES. The association between intrauterine balloon tamponade duration and postpartum hemorrhage outcomes. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2017;216:300.e1–5.

Federal agents conducted an operation at LaFontanella Foods' facility in Kansas City, with outlets reporting that law enforcement detained up to eight people. The company manufactures food products, including Cascone's [cas-CONY] pasta sauce.A spokesperson for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) confirmed to IEN that “Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Kansas City conducted a federal criminal search warrant in Kansas City, Missouri July 9,” but declined to provide additional details. Jackson County Sheriff Darryl Forté wrote on Facebook that the operation “was not an immigration raid” and that federal authorities identified a person he described as an unregistered sex offender at the scene. According to Forté, a sheriff's office detective arrested the individual and transported tchem to the county's detention center.However, local media, an immigration support organization and a state representative described additional details about the operation.State Representative Wick Thomas said they visited the scene and witnessed masked agents in unmarked vehicles detain four people, while also receiving reports that six to seven people were taken into custody. The Kansas City Star reported that agents wearing HSI jackets escorted “at least six people” out of the facility. Meanwhile, NPR member station KCUR and the Advocates for Immigrant Rights and Reconciliation (AIRR) reported that federal authorities detained eight workers. According to Thomas' statement, family members attempted to show agents that individuals taken from the facility had work visas and were authorized to be in the country. AIRR said the site's manager claimed agents presented a warrant for the building, though the organization said it could not confirm the warrant's existence.LaFontanella Foods and AIRR have not confirmed to IEN the exact number of people detained or how many of those individuals worked at the facility. Thomas has also not responded to IEN's request for comment.AIRR's statement said the operation lasted from about 10 a.m. to noon. The Star reported that law enforcement escorted people from the facility at approximately 11 a.m. and that additional agents arrived around 11:45 a.m. wearing jackets labeled HSTF (Homeland Security Task Force), a partnership between HSI and the FBI. The publication also reported that agents appeared to remove computers and documents from the facility but declined to disclose what they seized. #Manufacturing, #FoodManufacturing, #ICE, #HSI, #KansasCity, #Missouri, #FederalInvestigation, #FactoryNews, #ManufacturingNews, #SupplyChain, #FoodIndustry, #Workforce, #BusinessNews, #IndustrialNews, #BreakingNews

Some brands of motorcycle--we know who you are--can't stop going on (and on) about their past. Kind of like the neighbor who can't believe a gallon of gas isn't 35 cents anymore. But is clinging to the mythology of past successes healthy for the future of a brand, as marketers would lead you to believe? Or is a backward view unhealthy for both the manufacturer and its true believers. Think of it this way: the brand with the greatest legacy of all, be it Grand Prix wins or iconic models or the way it revolutionized motorcycling itself is a brand we don't think of as having any legacy at all: Honda. Manufacturers who can't seem to address modernity lean on legacy like it's a walker to keep them from falling over. Motorcycle Global's Michael Uhlarik weighs in on the perils of clinging too tightly to what once was. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who are you, really? Not your job title, not your bank account, not your relationship status. If all of that disappeared tomorrow, what's left? In this episode, PF, Rosalyn, and Kenneth get honest about the identity crisis most Christians won't talk about and why the answer isn't just quoting "fearfully and wonderfully made" in the mirror.PF breaks down why we let everyone except God define us, why men tie their worth to money and women tie theirs to marriage, and what happens when the things we've built our identity on inevitably change. This conversation will challenge how you see yourself and maybe free you from a definition that was never yours to carry.IN THIS EPISODEThe Apple analogy: why we trust a company to name its product but won't let God name usWhy men's identity crisis hits hardest when income dropsPF's honest admission: "I grew up hearing how dark I was"What "fearfully and wonderfully made" actually means (it's not what you think)Why your looks, your money, and your status are accessories — not your identityTIMESTAMPS00:00 Cold Open & Introduction: Rosalyn, Kenneth & PF01:44 Kenneth: "I've Always Attached My Identity to Socioeconomic Status"04:26 Rosalyn: "I Took on Other People's Personalities to Fit In"04:54 PF: How Identity Is Formed — "The Goalpost Is Not Determined By You"06:42 The Apple Analogy: Who Gets to Define You?08:01 Men Define Themselves by Money. Women by Marriage. Both Are Wrong.09:32 "If You Get It and Lose It — Then What?"10:01 The Manufacturer's Definition Never Changes12:01 "Fearfully and Wonderfully Made" — What It Actually Means13:04 Paul Was Single, Poor, and Died in Jail. Was He a Failure?16:01 "God Did Not Define Manhood by Financial Provision"17:32 Proverbs 31: The Wife Earned the Money. The Husband Did Politics.18:55 "If You Don't Have Children by Vaginal Delivery, You're Not a Woman" — Madness.20:24 Finding God vs. Having a Relationship with God22:03 "Everything Else Is Like Taking a Shower with Your Clothes On"22:42 What Does God Say About Beauty? (It's Not What the World Says)25:20 "I Made You That Dark Because I Wanted You That Dark"25:36 The Cake Analogy: God Made You for Himself, Not for Others27:29 The Parable of Talents: Why the Guy with 5 Wasn't Better Than the Guy with 229:00 The Toothpick: Nigerian Eyes vs. American Beauty Standards30:06 "We Interpret the Bible in Superficial Ways"31:06 PF: "I Grew Up Hearing a Lot of Very Negative Things About Myself"32:00 How to Replace Negative Identity with What Christ Says34:13 "Your Looks Are an Accessory to Do What You're Called to Do"34:22 "If I Had All the Money in the World, I Would Not Be a Pastor"37:18 "We Attach Our Identity to What We Have. Attach It to What God Says."39:17 Kenneth: "How Have You Defined Yourself Up to Now?"39:39 "Your Nose Is There for a Reason. That Shape — There's a Reason."40:02 Plastic Surgery: Fitting Your Body into What People Say It Should Be41:02 PF Tried Cocoa Waves. His Wife Said "Respect Yourself."42:27 "I Am Fearfully and Wonderfully Made to Do Excellent Works for God"44:34 Closing: Stop Comparing. Start Being Curious About Yourself.

Buying a metal fabricator with $1m in earnings pivoted Paul Callahan into the new entrepreneurial chapter of his career.Register for the webinar: Finance Essentials Before You Close - Thu, Jul 9 - https://bit.ly/4eMaUowTopics in Paul's interview:M&A, integrations, and private equity experienceCOVID Zoom fatigue sparked career pivotAtlanta's crowded deal market challengesHiring buy-side help while still workingPursuing full ownership without outside investorsNavigating two simultaneous LOIs carefullyChoosing SBA 504 over 7(a) financing for the real estateAcquiring a high capex businessReplacing Ferrari equipment with Toyota reliabilityWhy consultants make strong ETA operatorsReferences and how to contact Paul:LinkedInMetro Metal WorksWork with an SBA loan team focused exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses:Pioneer Capital AdvisoryGet a complimentary IT audit for acquisition diligence or post-close transition.Visit inzotechnologies.com/eta.Get a free review of your books & financial ops from System Six (a $500 value):Book a call with Tim or hello@systemsix.com and mention Acquiring MindsConnect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on TwitterEdited by Anton Rohozov and produced by Pam Cameron

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When I opened my first salon I was passionate about hairdressing but like most salon owners I knew very little about business, and negotiating with product suppliers was where my naivety was fully exposed. This week I take you behind the scenes of what's really happening when you deal with a manufacturer or distributor.You'll come away understanding how the commercial side works: list price, rebates, the size of the pie, and the difference between a real partnership and a shiny distraction. My aim is simple. I want you walking into that conversation informed, prepared, and able to build a deal where both businesses genuinely win.IN THIS EPISODE:Why the list price is never the real price, and what sits behind itThe size of the pie: how much value a supplier can actually offer youHow rebates really work, including the catch that traps a lot of ownersHow to prepare before you negotiate so you hold the stronger positionWhy the real goal is a partnership where both businesses winEPISODE TIMESTAMPS[00:00] Introduction[00:20] The dark arts of negotiating with your product suppliers and manufacturers[02:07] Why nobody actually pays the full list price on the page[03:07] Manufacturer versus distributor, and why that structure changes everything behind the scenes[05:08] The list price is just the start of a commercial conversation[08:23] The experience gap between you and the person across the negotiating table[09:50] The size of the pie: the concept that underpins every deal[11:04] How you get to choose where that value lands in your business[13:10] Rebates explained, and the two important realities that owners often overlook[15:54] Shiny object syndrome, and the seduction of events and luxury experiences[17:41] Why putting your business out to tender is simply smart, professional practice[19:13] How to prepare properly before you ever sit at the tableWant MORE to help you GROW?

Only roughly 50% of new GLP-1 prescriptions were getting approved for coverage in 2023. From a plan sponsor's seat, that looks like pharmacy trend spiking 9%, 12%, even 20% year over year. From a pharma manufacturer's seat, it's half their prescriptions not getting filled. Same market, opposite problems — and that's exactly the lens this episode flips on. In this episode, Stacey Richter speaks with Ophelia Johnson, who built new business channels for a pharmaceutical manufacturer that created the GLP-1 boom and has since launched a consulting practice at e-fi.works, about how cash pay models work from the inside — coupon platforms, telehealth channels, white label pharmacy models, and employer carve-outs — and where the new fees are hiding. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ✅ How the Inflation Reduction Act, PBM legal scrutiny, drug shortages, and the compounding bypass converged with ~50% GLP-1 prior auth denial rates in 2023 to push pharma into building cash pay channels that cut the PBM out entirely ✅ How the savings coupon model works: manufacturer buys the patient down to a flat transparent cash price via platforms like GoodRx, pays a fixed per-script fee instead of a PBM rebate, and the coupon platform makes the pharmacy whole — transparent math, no black box ✅ How the telehealth channel and white label pharmacy models extend the distribution chain beyond retail — and why shipping costs, credit card fees, dispensing fees, and new supply chain partners create gross-to-net and revenue leakage risk for manufacturers not built for it ✅ Why "direct to employer" is a misnomer: PBM contracts prohibit pharma from selling directly to self-insured employers, so third-party transparent administrators have emerged — but plan sponsors need to run the math first, given ERISA complications and PBM contract leverage ✅ How PBMs are now charging fees for hub-like patient support services to manage the exact prior auth complexity they created — a Whack-a-Mole shift of profitability that everyone needs to map before signing anything ✅ Ophelia's three-part practical advice: map the full patient journey and all ecosystem player incentives before building any new model (pharma); treat affordability as a clinical risk factor (clinicians); demand auditable medication abandonment data rather than settling for rebate yield metrics (plan sponsors) WHY THIS MATTERS If collaboration is the next innovation, everyone has to understand the incentives of every player in the ecosystem — not just their own. The same 50% of unfilled GLP-1 prescriptions that looks like runaway pharmacy trend from a plan sponsor's seat looks, from a manufacturer's seat, like half their market going dark — and both sides are making moves that affect each other. Understanding those moves, where fees are being layered on, and when fair profit tips into what Stacey calls profiteering is what this episode maps. TUNE IN NEXT WEEK Next week is the 401-level companion to this one — Stacey goes solo on the PBM and GPO contracting mechanics behind why cash pay became a thing, and why cheaper or better drugs can inexplicably end up off formulary or buried under prior auth. === LINKS ===

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In this session from the 7th Annual HVACR Training Symposium in Florida, Eric "Elk" Kaiser delivers a comprehensive workshop on airflow testing and measurement. Eric opens by challenging technicians to think beyond simply pointing an instrument at a duct and reading a number. Before selecting any tool, he argues, professionals must understand exactly what they are measuring — whether that is velocity, pressure, volume (CFM), or the mass weight of air — and why each of those values matters for designing ductwork, sizing equipment, and delivering comfort to customers. The session sets the stage for a deeper technical conversation about the physics of air and how those physics affect measurement accuracy in the real world. A significant portion of the presentation focuses on air density and how it affects the accuracy of common industry formulas. Eric walks through the origin of the widely-used 1.08 and 4.5 airflow constants, explaining that they are derived from a theoretical "standard air" condition of sea level pressure (14.7 PSIA) and 0% relative humidity — conditions that virtually no technician encounters in the field. He demonstrates how changes in altitude, temperature, and humidity all shift air density, causing those constants to become variables. For technicians working at elevations above 2,500 feet, the density difference can exceed 10%, enough to significantly skew BTU calculations and equipment performance assessments if left uncorrected. Eric also walks through a real-world scenario involving measurements taken across an operating evaporator coil, where a 3.4% density shift between return and supply could easily be misread as duct leakage. The workshop then moves into a thorough survey of airflow measurement instruments and the specific conditions each one is best suited for. Eric covers vane anemometers (large and mini), hot wire anemometers, pitot tubes, flow hoods (passive and active/fan-powered), flow boxes, the temperature rise method, and the digital TrueFlow grid. For each tool, he discusses accuracy considerations, density correction requirements, velocity limitations, placement requirements, and common mistakes. He is candid about the limitations of manufacturer performance charts, sharing a behind-the-scenes look at how one manufacturer evaluated static pressure using a six-foot plenum and four averaging probes — conditions that bear no resemblance to a cramped residential closet with a coil slammed on top of the furnace. The takeaway is that no chart, regardless of source, should be trusted without understanding the conditions under which it was created. Throughout the session, Eric emphasizes a core professional philosophy: understand your instruments, understand their limitations, and understand what level of accuracy is truly needed for the job at hand. He introduces the concept of stacked inaccuracies — where instrument error combines with density correction error to produce readings that can mislead technicians into diagnosing problems that do not exist, or missing ones that do. He concludes with a strong endorsement of the digital TrueFlow grid for residential applications, highlighting its app-based forecasting feature that allows technicians to predict whether a new piece of equipment will work on an existing duct system before the installation begins. The session closes with audience Q&A covering topics such as using density-correcting instruments to compare supply and return readings, and measuring airflow in systems with multiple filter grilles. Topics Covered What airflow measurement actually captures: velocity, pressure, volume (CFM), and mass weight of air — and why the distinction matters The origin and limitations of the 1.08 and 4.5 airflow constants, and when technicians must correct for non-standard air conditions How air density changes with altitude, temperature, and humidity — including a 22% density drop from sea level to 5,000 feet elevation Real-world example: how a 3.4% density shift across an operating evaporator coil can be mistaken for duct leakage Instrument selection overview: large vane anemometers, mini vane anemometers, hot wire anemometers, pitot tubes, and in-duct flow devices Passive vs. active (fan-powered) flow hoods — accuracy differences and the importance of using residential hoods for residential applications Proper probe placement for in-duct measurements: ASHRAE guidelines, straight-run requirements, and how turbulence affects readings Duct traverses: log Chebyshev point averaging vs. timed traverse methods, and best practices for each Manufacturer performance charts and external static pressure testing: how lab conditions differ from field conditions and why charts can mislead Motor types (PSC, constant torque ECM, constant airflow ECM) and how motor behavior affects static pressure measurement and airflow setup Manometer selection: resolution, accuracy, auto-zeroing features, and why a precise-looking display does not equal an accurate reading Temperature rise method for estimating airflow: appropriate uses with electric heat, and limitations with gas furnaces Digital TrueFlow grid: application for residential retrofit work, CFM forecasting, and evaluating existing duct systems before equipment replacement Audience Q&A: density correction on supply vs. return readings, multi-grille TrueFlow workflows, and commercial system setup strategies   You can watch the flow hood comparison video by TruTech Tools HERE. 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In this episode of Experts Unleashed, I sit down with Chuck Ward, a solo practitioner based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana with 21 years of experience and a practice that spans criminal defense, personal injury, and products liability. Chuck comes from a multi-generational Louisiana legal and political dynasty — his great-grandfather was a lawyer, both of his uncles were lawyers, one a state senator and one a district attorney, and four of his grandfather's grandchildren are lawyers. What shaped him most wasn't the credentials — it was watching that family use a law license to help real people. We get into the case that crystallized everything: a nine-year-old boy paralyzed from the waist down, a $15,000 insurance policy, and every lawyer he'd seen telling the family there was nothing more to be done. Chuck dug in anyway. We talk about why trying criminal cases in Louisiana — where there are no depositions and you hear witnesses cold in real time — makes him almost untouchable in civil court. We talk about the black box inside every car on the road right now. We talk about why the best expert network in the country matters more than anything else in a products liability case. And we talk about why the pro-insurance lobby chipping away at litigant rights year after year is the most dangerous evolution in personal injury law.   

In this episode the hosts uncover a highly profitable niche manufacturing business in rural Virginia that produces patented thermal spray systems for aerospace and oilfield applications, sparking excitement over its recurring revenue, engineering moat, and massive growth potential.Business Listing – https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/high-margin-industrial-equipment-manufacturer-70-gm-no-debt/2472503/Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them.Looking to build a professional website in minutes? Try Wix: https://wix.pxf.io/c/6898629/3115214/25616?trafcat=templateHubSpot is the backbone for how businesses scale without chaos. Try them out here: https://go.try-hubspot.com/OeG9VrSubscribe for more episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@AcquisitionsAnonymousPodcast?sub_confirmation=1Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.acquanon.com/newsletter

In this special live episode from the HETMA Roadshow in Mechelen, Belgium, Joe Way wraps up HETMA's first European Roadshow with conversations from the show floor at Thomas More University of Applied Sciences. The episode captures the energy, lessons, and excitement of a milestone event that brought higher education AV professionals, university leaders, and manufacturer partners together to build community, share challenges, and explore the future of learning spaces in Europe.Joe opens the episode by reflecting on the success of the two-day Roadshow and the clear desire across the European higher ed AV community for more opportunities like this. While HETMA has built a proven Roadshow model in North America, this event showed that the same need for connection, collaboration, and shared problem-solving exists across Europe, even as the format must be adapted to fit regional culture, expectations, and community dynamics.The first conversation features Darta from Catchbox, who shares how Catchbox has grown beyond its iconic throwable microphone into a broader microphone and audio system for education spaces. She discusses the value of simple, teacher-friendly technology, including the Catchbox Cube, Clip microphone, handheld microphone, receiver, and built-in DSP capabilities. The conversation highlights how reducing complexity for instructors also reduces support tickets for AV teams.Joe then sits down with Tom from Thomas More University of Applied Sciences, one of the key leaders behind hosting the Roadshow. Tom reflects on the intentional design of the university's newest building, explaining that technology should enhance learning rather than force teachers to adapt to technology. The discussion centers on purposeful design, student comfort, long-term thinking, and the impressive retractable LED wall that became one of the standout features of the campus tour.Next, Kenny from Thomas More joins the conversation to talk about the behind-the-scenes work required to make the event successful. He shares how the university's AV team supports multiple campuses while maintaining a shared vision and strong internal trust. Kenny emphasizes that events like the Roadshow create the rare opportunity for peers to step away from their daily work, compare challenges, and learn directly from one another.Joe also speaks with Mia, Director of Infrastructure and Facilities at Thomas More, following her keynote on the university's approach to educational infrastructure. She explains the guiding principles behind their learning spaces, including community, ease of learning, desire to learn, sustainability, and innovation. Her perspective reinforces one of the strongest themes of the episode: the best learning spaces begin with the student and teacher experience, not the technology.The episode continues with conversations from several manufacturer partners, including Sennheiser, Crestron, Biamp, and Extron. Across these conversations, recurring themes emerge around ease of use, stability, security, inclusiveness, audio quality, hybrid learning, room consistency, USB-C integration, standardization, and the importance of long-term manufacturer support. Each partner reflects on the value of being able to meet directly with higher education professionals in a community-centered environment rather than a traditional sales-first setting.A major theme throughout the episode is that higher education institutions across regions face many of the same challenges. Whether in North America or Europe, AV teams are working to create frictionless rooms, support hybrid and active learning, stretch technology investments over longer lifecycles, reduce support complexity, and make spaces more inclusive and sustainable. The Roadshow format gives these professionals a place to compare notes, share ideas, and build relationships that continue after the event ends.The episode closes with Joe reflecting on the overall success of the first European HETMA Roadshow. The conversations, campus tour, vendor showcase, keynote sessions, and networking moments all point toward a clear conclusion: the spark has been lit. The European higher ed AV community is ready for more connection, more collaboration, and more opportunities to come together through HETMA.Guests FeaturedDarta, CatchboxDiscusses Catchbox's expanding microphone ecosystem, including the Cube, Clip microphone, handheld microphone, receiver, and built-in DSP.Tom, Thomas More University of Applied SciencesReflects on hosting the first European HETMA Roadshow and the intentional design of Thomas More's newest learning spaces.Kenny, Thomas More University of Applied SciencesShares the behind-the-scenes perspective on organizing the event and the value of bringing peers together.Mia, Thomas More University of Applied SciencesExplains the educational infrastructure strategy behind Thomas More's learning spaces, with a focus on student and teacher experience.Stefan, SennheiserHighlights the importance of education as a vertical, along with ease of use, stability, inclusiveness, acoustics, and listening fatigue.William, CrestronDiscusses the importance of networking, understanding customer needs, and supporting the future of educational environments.Peter, BiampTalks about frictionless rooms, consistent user experiences, post-pandemic AV maturity, and long-term technology quality.Leon Klinger, ExtronShares insights on USB-C standardization, BYOD and BYOM applications, signal switching, and the importance of early manufacturer engagement.Key TakeawaysThe first European HETMA Roadshow demonstrated a strong need for regional higher ed AV community-building.Technology should support teaching and learning in a seamless way, not become the center of the experience.Simple, reliable, teacher-friendly systems reduce support burden and improve classroom outcomes.European institutions are facing familiar challenges around hybrid learning, room standardization, USB-C, sustainability, and long-term support.The most successful learning spaces begin with students, teachers, pedagogy, and intentional design.Manufacturer partnerships are strongest when they are built on trust, support, training, and long-term relationships.The HETMA Roadshow model has strong potential to grow across Europe when adapted through local leadership and cultural understanding.Episode ThemesHigher ed AV community-buildingEuropean learning space designHETMA Roadshow expansionStudent-centered infrastructureTeacher-friendly technologyUSB-C and classroom standardizationHybrid learning and BYOD/BYOM spacesAudio quality and listening fatigueSustainability and long-term planningManufacturer and university partnerships

Imagine assembling a complicated piece of furniture without the instructions. You wind up with extra screws, a wobbly chair, and maybe a bruised ego. That’s a good picture of life without the Bible! God’s Word is our instruction manual, keeping us from poor decisions and the Devil’s smooth sales pitches. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie shows how to build a life where the pieces fit together, because they all came straight from the Manufacturer. The Harvest Crusade is coming to Angel Stadium on July 11! Stay updated on all important event details. — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Imagine assembling a complicated piece of furniture without the instructions. You wind up with extra screws, a wobbly chair, and maybe a bruised ego. That’s a good picture of life without the Bible! God’s Word is our instruction manual, keeping us from poor decisions and the Devil’s smooth sales pitches. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie shows how to build a life where the pieces fit together, because they all came straight from the Manufacturer. The Harvest Crusade is coming to Angel Stadium on July 11! Stay updated on all important event details. — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.