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Stay informed about the changing retirement landscape with hosts Wes Moss and Christa DiBiase as they unpack today's relevant financial topics—from the growing influence of AI-related stocks to strategies for maintaining a well-balanced retirement plan. This episode of the Retire Sooner Podcast focuses on education, awareness, and practical insights to help you better understand the factors that can potentially shape your long-term financial journey. • Explore how AI-related stocks are influencing the S&P 500 and what increased market concentration may mean for maintaining a diversified investment mix. • Review thoughtful rebalancing considerations designed to help preserve diversification across asset classes—including small caps, mid caps, international equities, and fixed income. • Understand the structure and potential risks of employee stock purchase plans (ESPPs), including holding periods and portfolio exposure considerations. • Clarify what the idea of a “million-dollar retirement” represents by examining how individual goals, income needs, and household spending habits differ. • Consider long-term planning concepts such as Roth IRA conversions for inherited assets and the potential benefits of engaging multiple generations in family financial discussions. • Examine the latest Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA), how it compares historically, and common perspectives regarding future program sustainability. • Evaluate options for managing excess savings allocated toward shorter-term goals—such as travel or home projects—based on time horizon and comfort with potential market movement. • Discuss flexible withdrawal and income planning considerations that may help support the transition from early retirement to Social Security eligibility. Enhance your financial awareness and stay up to date with the Retire Sooner Podcast. Listen and subscribe for educational discussions on market trends, retirement fundamentals, and strategies to help you make well-informed financial decisions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kent Heckenlively, attorney, science teacher, and New York Times bestselling author, joins The Steve Gruber Show to discuss his explosive new book, Catastrophic Disclosure: Aliens, The Deep State, and The Truth (Post Hill Press, November 18). Featured in a viral Fox News UFO investigation with over 2 million views, Heckenlively brings his legal expertise and scientific insight to one of the biggest coverups in American history, the government's decades-long deception surrounding UFOs and hidden defense programs. He dissects new revelations from the September 2025 congressional hearing, including a Hellfire missile that bounced off a UFO near Yemen, whistleblower accounts of retaliation, and Pentagon silence amid mounting evidence. Mapping 1,000+ unexplained underwater objects and tracking billions in unaccounted defense spending, Heckenlively exposes how deep state networks operate without congressional oversight, and why taxpayer dollars and public trust are at stake. He also previews what a second Trump administration could mean for full UFO disclosure and government transparency.

Kent Heckenlively, attorney, science teacher, and New York Times bestselling author, joins the show to discuss his explosive new book, Catastrophic Disclosure: Aliens, The Deep State, and The Truth (Post Hill Press, November 18). Featured in a viral Fox News UFO investigation with over 2 million views, Heckenlively brings his legal expertise and scientific insight to one of the biggest coverups in American history, the government's decades-long deception surrounding UFOs and hidden defense programs. He dissects new revelations from the September 2025 congressional hearing, including a Hellfire missile that bounced off a UFO near Yemen, whistleblower accounts of retaliation, and Pentagon silence amid mounting evidence. Mapping 1,000+ unexplained underwater objects and tracking billions in unaccounted defense spending, Heckenlively exposes how deep state networks operate without congressional oversight, and why taxpayer dollars and public trust are at stake. He also previews what a second Trump administration could mean for full UFO disclosure and government transparency.

Khalil and Martin kick off a new series on building business function charts—starting with the foundational step: mapping your workflows. Using a real-world example from Martin's sprinkler company, they walk through how to visualize your business processes, identify bottlenecks, and turn chaos into clarity. By learning to map how work actually flows through your operations, contractors and small business owners can improve communication, streamline execution, and lay the groundwork for scalable systems.What You'll LearnThe difference between org charts and function charts—and why both matterHow to map workflows that clearly show how work moves through your businessWhy visualizing processes helps you manage better and reduce confusionHow tools like Kanban boards and AI can simplify workflow designPractical steps to turn mapped workflows into functional business systemsTime Stamps00:54 - Episode Intro02:20 -Understanding Business Function Charts03:12 -Real-World Workflow Example: Sprinkler Company17:54 -Job Scheduling and Preparation19:49 -Execution and Completion23:08 -Creating Workflows with AISnippets from the Episode“Everyone has workflows. Work is flowing through your business if you're in business. But just like you said, the visual is so helpful for understanding where things actually are.” — Khalil“When we had the sprinkler company, we literally had a Kanban table before software existed. Every job was a packet that moved from one step to the next. You could walk in and see exactly where everything was.” — Martin“You can spend an hour with AI and map out your entire workflow—then clearly see what your business actually does.” — Khalil“You should be using AI in this capacity. It's a thought partner—it helps you think through your processes, not just write emails.” — KhalilKey TakeawaysMap Before You Manage – You can't improve what you can't see.Visualize Workflows – Kanban systems make progress visible and predictable.Leverage AI – Use tools like Claude or ChatGPT to build, test, and refine workflows.Clarify Functions – Define what your business actually does, not just who does it.Lay the Foundation – Workflow clarity is the first step to scalable systems and future function charts.Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠24 Things⁠⁠⁠⁠ Construction Business Owners Need to Successfully Hire & Train an Executive Assistant⁠⁠⁠⁠Schedule⁠⁠⁠⁠ a 15-Minute Roadblock CallCheck out⁠⁠⁠⁠ OpenPhone⁠⁠⁠⁠Build a Business that Runs without you. Explore our⁠⁠⁠⁠ GrowthKits⁠⁠⁠⁠ Need Marketing Help? We Recommend⁠⁠⁠⁠ Benali⁠⁠⁠⁠Need Help with podcast production? We recommend⁠⁠⁠⁠ Demandcast⁠⁠⁠⁠More from Martin Holland⁠⁠⁠⁠theprofitproblem.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠annealbc.com⁠⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠⁠Email Martin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Meet With Martin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠More from Khalil⁠⁠⁠⁠benali.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email Khalil⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Meet With Khalil⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠More from The Cash Flow ContractorSubscribe to our⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow On Social:⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠X(formerly Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Cashflow Contractor

In a world where automation and AI dominate every conversation, the businesses that rise above the noise are the ones built on better mentorship.In this episode, Tara explores why the future of online business depends on real human connection - not more bots, funnels, or content overload. She breaks down how mentorship creates scalable success by helping customers apply what they learn, overcome challenges, and stay focused in a distracted world.You'll hear why customers are no longer paying for information - they're paying for transformation. Tara explains how to use systems and automation to enhance the mentored experience rather than replace it, creating a journey that feels deeply personal while remaining infinitely scalable.If you've ever wondered how to balance automation with authenticity, this episode is your roadmap. It's a conversation about moving from AI-driven delivery to mentor-guided growth - a reminder that connection is the ultimate competitive advantage.⏱️ Chapters00:00 — Why the future of business is mentored01:20 — The problem with automation overload03:10 — How AI has changed what customers value05:00 — Why mentorship still matters more than ever06:45 — Designing a mentored path for scalable growth09:30 — Mapping obstacles and building support into your framework13:20 — Creating personalization at scale through systems15:30 — Better mentorship as the new business advantage

This week on the Squiggly Careers podcast, Sarah and Helen borrow brilliance from Vanessa Urch Druskat's research on team emotional intelligence, first featured in Harvard Business Review.While emotional intelligence is often talked about at an individual level, this episode explores what happens when you apply it to teams — and how emotional awareness can build motivation, trust, and high performance together.Sarah shares how she used AI (Claude) to turn Druskat's research into a practical team emotional intelligence quiz, helping teams assess their habits and find simple ways to improve.Episode 508


Before you can build a rhythm that fits, you need to understand the energy that's driving it. In this episode, I'm breaking down what energy mapping through Human Design is, why it matters, and how it helps you create wellness rhythms that actually work for you — not just on paper, but in real life. If you've ever felt like your energy was inconsistent, unpredictable, or just hard to work with… this one's for you. READ THE SHOW NOTES WORK WITH ME CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM JOIN THE COMMUNITY  

Implentio automates workflows between e-commerce merchants and their third-party logistics providers, starting with invoice reconciliation. The platform tackles a problem every scaled e-commerce brand faces: thousands of rows of billing data in CSVs paired with six-figure invoices that nobody has time to validate. In this episode of Category Visionaries, I sat down with Jason Bang, Chief Product Officer and Co-Founder of Implentio, to explore how two decades running operations—from analyst to COO—led him to build what operations teams have never had: tools as sophisticated as what marketing has been using for years. Topics Discussed: The margin erosion hidden in 3PL invoicing and why operations teams can't afford to audit complex billing  Founder-led growth in tight-knit industry networks where everyone goes to the same trade shows  Partnership GTM with fractional CFOs, software providers, and 3PLs themselves  Building a personal brand as an anti-social-media operations leader  Why operations teams are creative problem solvers trapped in spreadsheets  The roadmap toward AI-powered operational intelligence that eliminates manual data work GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Industry networks unlock faster GTM than traditional outbound: Implentio's first customers came from Jason's 20-year operations network—direct texts to brand founders, warm intros to ops teams, relationships from the same trade shows and conferences. His approach eliminated typical B2B sales cycles by going straight to decision makers who already trusted him. For founders with deep industry tenure, exhausting warm networks before building cold outbound infrastructure delivers conversion velocity and cycle time advantages that justify founder time investment despite limited scale. Partner with companies who own your ICP's budget allocation: Implentio partnered with fractional CFOs who control purchasing decisions and immediately understand ROI. Jason explained their appeal: "They see the numbers, they understand the numbers. So I show them an ROI and they're like, boom, no brainer." The framework: identify which third parties influence or control budget decisions in your category, then build rev-share referral programs. Mapping your buyer's external advisors and service providers can shortcut enterprise sales cycles. Turn industry incumbents into distribution partners by solving their client problems: Despite addressing 3PL billing issues, Implentio positioned 3PLs as partners rather than adversaries. Jason's philosophy: "I'm not a 3PL adversary. I actually love 3PLs. I think they serve an important need." Implentio offers 3PLs a value-add service for their merchant clients while gaining direct customer access. The framework works when you solve what incumbents are contractually responsible for but operationally struggle to deliver, without competing for their core revenue. Pre-qualify partnership ROI using your own customer economics: Implentio learned that partner enthusiasm doesn't correlate with lead quality. Jason's example: "That $50 million brand might have $1,000 AOV. And so the number of transactions and shipments they're doing, there's just not enough there for there to be a good ROI on our solution." Implentio now evaluates partner customer lists against specific transaction volume thresholds before investing in relationships. Document minimum viable customer criteria and require partners to verify their portfolio meets those thresholds to prevent pipeline pollution. Subject matter expertise scales through teaching, not content production: Jason built Implentio's founder brand despite having no Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok, using one principle: "Knowledge is only good if you transfer it and you pass it on." He prioritizes teaching operations concepts over polished content, measuring success by whether someone learns something valuable regardless of conversion. His insight: "If I can teach somebody something, that's a win for me. Even if they don't sign up for my platform." Sophisticated buyers assess expertise through insight depth, not posting frequency. Wedge entry with acute universal pain, then expand horizontally: Jason's long-term vision is "COO in a box"—comprehensive operational intelligence spanning supply chain, fulfillment, and customer service. But Implentio launched with 3PL invoice reconciliation because every scaled e-commerce brand outsources fulfillment and struggles with billing validation. The wedge criteria: universal problem (every target customer has it), acute pain (directly impacts margin), and immediate ROI (quantifiable savings exceed platform cost). Once embedded in the finance workflow, Implentio can expand into adjacent operational data problems without re-selling the value of centralized ops intelligence. // Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe. www.GlobalTalent.co // Don't Miss: New Podcast Series — How I Hire Senior GTM leaders share the tactical hiring frameworks they use to build winning revenue teams. Hosted by Andy Mowat, who scaled 4 unicorns from $10M to $100M+ ARR and launched Whispered to help executives find their next role. 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How vector-borne diseases spread– and the critters that carry themMalaria, Lyme disease, dengue, Zika… what do they all have in common? They're what we call vector-borne diseases– spread to us by tiny, bite-happy arthropods. These little troublemakers are responsible for 17% of all infectious diseases worldwide, and with climate change and urbanization on the rise, they're becoming an even bigger threat.In this episode, Dr. Kaylee Byers sits down with insect investigator Dr. Gonzalo Vazquez-Prokopec to untangle the intricate web of vector-borne disease dynamics, and explain what makes these insects such masterful disease spreaders. Then, Dr. Pooja Swali shares how ancient DNA from thousands of years ago revealed a pathogen's curious evolutionary switch from one creepy crawly to another.From mosquitoes to ticks to the not-so-affectionate kissing bug, every insect in this lineup is guilty of something– and genomics is helping us figure out what.Click here for tickets and more information about the Nice Genes! Live podcast event on Tuesday December 2nd, 2025.Resources1. Vector-borne diseases- The World Health Organization2. Ancient DNA used to map evolution of fever-causing bacteria- Science Daily3. Mapping the distribution of Amblyomma americanum in Georgia, USA- Parasites & Vectors4. Focal persistence and phylodynamics of Heartland virus in Georgia- Virus Evolution

The Great Fear was a panic during the French Revolution that spread through rural areas. It all started with a conspiracy theory. Research: Davies, Alun. “The Origins of the French Peasant Revolution of 1789.” History, 1964, Vol. 49, No. 165 (1964). https://www.jstor.org/stable/24404527 Elster, Jon. “The Two Great Fears of 1789.” Prepared for the Conference on “Emotions and Civil War”, Collège de France June 10-11 2010. https://www.college-de-france.fr/media/jon-elster/UPL13205_LePillouerThe_two_great_fears_of_1789.pdf Hill, Henry Bertram. “An Aftermath of the Great Fear.” The Journal of Modern History, Vol. 22, No. 4 (Dec. 1950). Via JSTOR. https://www.jstor.org/stable/1875896 Kasal, Krystal. “Mapping out France's 'Great Fear of 1789' shows how misinformation spreads like a virus.” Phys.org. 8/28/2025. https://phys.org/news/2025-08-france-great-misinformation-virus.html Lefebvre, Georges. “The Great Fear of 1789; rural panic in revolutionary France.” Joan White, translator. Pantheon Books. 1973. Lenharo, Mariana. “An abiding mystery of the French Revolution is solved — by epidemiology.” Nature. 8/27/2025. doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-025-02739-9 Mark, Harrison W. “Great Fear.” World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/Great_Fear/ Markoff, John. “Contexts and Forms of Rural Revolt: France in 1789.” The Journal of Conflict Resolution , Jun., 1986, Vol. 30, No. 2 (Jun., 1986), pp. Via JSTOR. https://www.jstor.org/stable/174254 Pelz, William A. “The Rise of the Third Estate: The French People Revolt.” From A People's History of Modern Europe. Pluto Press. Via JSTOR. https://www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctt1c2crfj.8 Tackett, Timothy. “Conspiracy Obsession in a Time of Revolution: French Elites and the Origins of the Terror, 1789-1792.” The American Historical Review , Jun., 2000, Vol. 105, No. 3. Via JSTOR. https://www.jstor.org/stable/2651806 Zapperi, Stefano et al. “Epidemiology models explain rumour spreading during France’s Great Fear of 1789.” Nature. 8/27/2025. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-025-09392-2 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Troubling predators are invading all privacy as the evolution of stalking is fueled by the digital age. It's burner phones, sock puppet accounts and delusional ranting. There's a hater in the hobby group. It's into criminal harassment now. Delusional Feds think they're helping. GROK will actively profile you as a user. It's mostly all from one person who never stops. With Millie, the kids come first. Record all phone calls. They get mad when they can't topple you. Recognizing patterns is key. It's about domination thru identity distortion and narrative control. Feigning sympathy is a common tactic. Systematic psychological warfare is targeting those who refuse to submit. Using unstable perps as groomed followers. Just like the intel groups. The law typically looks away. Is it the sexy bag thing? The attacks are structured. Mapping out the attack networks. The internet is now a battlefield. Being mentally ill helps with the effort. Seeing Nyx drop was the hardest thing. Bisquit was happy to see Nyx the dog come home. It's a scary person that takes pleasure in hurting a dog. They have told us once again what type of evil enemy they are.

In this powerful installment of the Machine Shop MBA series, we welcome two guests who embody the heart of continuous improvement: Noah Goellner, President of AME and Hennig, and Nick DeGeorgia, Manufacturing Engineer at P1 Industries. What starts as a story of one listener's journey—from cutting chips to becoming a lean champion—evolves into a masterclass on how lean thinking transforms not just the shop floor, but every function of an organization. Nick shares how MakingChips inspired him to bring process improvement into his career, using whiteboards, kaizen events, and a relentless focus on reducing waste to reshape his company culture. We also break down how lean applies far beyond machining—into quoting, engineering, office workflows, and even sales strategy. They unpack how to start small, gain buy-in, and build trust that leads to sustained results. From Kanban systems to complete-and-accurate feedback loops, this conversation bridges the gap between concept and practice. Whether you're a shop leader, engineer, or business owner, this episode offers a blueprint for turning lean from a buzzword into a daily habit that drives clarity, collaboration, and growth. Segments (0:00) A Goellner family introduction and a musical interlude gone wrong (1:36) Meet Nick DeGeorgia — how MakingChips inspired his lean journey (5:25) Moving from a large OEM to a small contract manufacturer (7:02) Come see us at the Top Shops 2025 event in Charlotte, NC! (7:28) Reintroducing Noah and how lean shaped AME and Hennig's company culture (8:45) Paul's lean journey: ISO, standardization, kaizen newspapers, and cutting waste (10:31) Defining lean — eliminating waste vs. maximizing flow of value (12:38) Where to start: applying lean based on your role and customer definition (18:19) Process success mapping: starting at the end to define what success looks like (20:31) Using "complete and accurate" feedback to fix systemic process issues (21:15) Why you should use Hire MFG Leaders for recruiting (21:42) How to gain buy-in when you're not in leadership (22:31) Mapping processes and linking operations to customer outcomes (23:10) Implementing "no hunting" and Kanban systems at P1 Industries (26:12) P1's Kanban system explained (visual signaling for just-in-time replenishment) (29:30) Building trust and reliability so teams want to surface problems (30:30) Level 1 meetings, rewarding problem identification, and closing the loop on improvement (35:14) "Lean isn't magic—it's discipline in the basics." (36:00) How ProShop embeds lean principles across the manufacturing workflow (41:53) Top lean book recommendations and building a lean network (44:41) Final reflections: staying humble, staying curious, and sticking to the basics (49:37) Grow your top and bottom line with CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) Resources mentioned on this episode Come see us at the Top Shops 2025 event in Charlotte, NC! Why you should use Hire MFG Leaders for recruiting 2 Second Lean Toyota Kata The Toyota Way The Goal Learning to See Managing to Learn The Kind Leader The E Myth Connect With MakingChips www.MakingChips.com On Facebook On LinkedIn On Instagram On Twitter On YouTube

This week on China EVs & More, Tu and Lei unpack a scary set of Q3 results for global automakers. Porsche's operating profit nearly vanishes, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen Group struggle, and BYD reports its first major profit decline in years. Meanwhile, Li Auto faces a costly Mega recall after a battery-coolant fire, raising new questions about safety and supply-chain quality.Tu shares insights from the Reuters Automotive Summit, including what executives from Rivian, Lucid, and Mercedes-Benz USA had to say about current challenging environment — plus takeaways from Ganesh Iyer of NIO USA. The hosts also discuss how Chinese tech players like Xiaomi and Geely are resetting global expectations, why CATL's battery dominance will continue for the next decade, and what the West must learn from China's hyper-competitive EV market.Chapters02:16 Halloween Reflections and Market Concerns05:04 Li Auto's Recall and Safety Issues08:00 Financial Performance of Major Automakers11:03 Competitive Landscape in the EV Market13:49 Restructuring of German Automakers16:46 Insights from the Reuters Conference19:59 Level 4 Autonomy and Future Trends30:03 The Evolution of Autonomy34:50 Mapping the Future of Autonomous Vehicles39:51 Marketing Strategies in a Multicultural Landscape44:31 Consumer Data Privacy and Trust54:08 The Future of Battery Technology_____Stay tuned for sharp analysis on involution, layoffs at GM, brand marketing shifts, and how the next generation of EVs from Mercedes, Hyundai, and NIO will shape 2026.Companies & Topics Discussed:BYD | Li Auto | CATL | Porsche | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen Group | Audi | BMW Group | Beijing Hyundai | NIO | Xiaomi | Geely | Luxeed | DJI | Momenta | FinDreams | Rivian | Lucid | Stellantis | Uber | Nvidia | GM | Honda | Apple | AESC | Gotion | Calb

What if removing friction isn't enough? Samsara's "Project Wow" challenges the entire CX industry to stop fixing problems and start creating experiences that make customers gasp.Join hosts Chuck Moxley and Nick Paladino as they talk with Emma Sopadjieva, Head of Customer Experience Strategy at Samsara. With experience from Medallia, Eventbrite, and ServiceNow, Emma reveals why 90% of customer experience work is influence without authority—not data analysis. She shares how Samsara brought their entire executive team together for full-day workshops to identify five moments across the customer journey where they could create "wow" experiences, pushing every initiative from fixing pain points to delivering 10-star moments. Emma also unveils the game-changing concept of predictive NPS, using thousands of variables to identify unhappy customers before they even tell you—and activating customer success teams six months before renewal conversations.Key Actionable Takeaways:Master influence without authority by making others the hero - CX teams don't own product or support, so align insights to stakeholder metrics and show how your recommendations make them successfulStart with quick wins before long-term transformation - Launch purchase win-loss and renewal experience programs first to build credibility while working toward your five-year customer 360 visionPredict customer experience, not just renewal risk - Build predictive NPS models using behavioral data to catch at-risk customers six months early, when you can still save themWant more tips and strategies about creating frictionless digital experiences? Subscribe to our newsletter!https://www.thefrictionlessexperience.com/frictionless/Download the Black Friday/Cyber Monday eBook: http://bluetriangle.com/ebook-Emma Sopadjieva's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmasopadjieva/Nick Paladino's LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/npaladinoChuck Moxley's LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/chuck-moxleyChapters:(00:00) Introduction (03:00) What Samsara does - IoT hardware and software for physical operations(04:00) Key lessons from Medallia, ServiceNow, and Eventbrite(05:00) Why 90% of CX work is influence without authority, not data(08:00) Making stakeholders the hero to drive change(09:00) Balancing quick wins with long-term transformation strategy(12:00) Project Wow - Creating 10-star experiences across the customer journey(15:00) Five moments that matter and executive ideation workshops(17:00) Measuring ROI of wow moments and delight(19:00) Turning NPS improvements into quantified revenue impact(22:00) Predictive NPS - Identifying unhappy customers before they tell you(25:00) Using 5,000+ variables to catch churn risk six months early(27:00) Building frictionless UX across physical and digital worlds(30:00) CX teams as connective tissue across siloed functions(32:00) Why technology doesn't equal experience(34:00) The problem with AI chatbots in customer service(35:00) Conclusion

In this week's episode of Better Business, Better Life, host Debra Chantry-Taylor chats with Sarah Thomas, an email marketing automation expert who reveals how smart, personalised emails can outperform social media and transform customer relationships. Sarah shares her journey from managing data systems at Debenhams to helping businesses craft meaningful automations, from welcome sequences to post-purchase follow-ups and re-engagement campaigns. She explains why success isn't about list size, but about clean data, segmentation, and connection. Listeners will learn how to audit their customer journeys, implement high-performing automations, and focus on metrics that truly drive conversions. With open rates up to 40%, compared to social media's 3%, Sarah proves that email remains the most powerful tool for turning subscribers into loyal customers. If you're ready to ditch generic blasts and start building relationships that convert, this episode is your step-by-step guide.    CONNECT WITH DEBRA:         ___________________________________________         ►Debra Chantry-Taylor is a Certified EOS Implementer | Entrepreneurial Leadership & Business Coach | Business Owner ►Connect with Debra: ⁠debra@businessaction.com.au ⁠ ►See how she can help you: https://businessaction.co.nz/ ►Claim Your Free E-Book: https://www.businessaction.co.nz/free-e-book/ ____________________________________________         GUEST DETAILS: ► Sarah Thomas – LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-thomas-9417493a/ ► Tierra Marketing Co. Website: https://www.tierramarketingco.com/ ► Free Resources: Media Kit: https://media-kit-sarah-tierra-marketing-co.tiiny.site/ Email Growth Blueprint: https://www.tierramarketingco.com/email-growth-blueprint      Episode 244 Chapters:    00:00 – Introduction and Background   01:36 – Early Career and Email Marketing   04:18 – Challenges and Importance of Data   05:30 – Customer Life Cycle and Email Automation   11:44 – Mapping the Customer Journey   13:24 – A/B Testing and Metrics   32:32 – Case Studies and Real-World Examples   32:57 – Practical Tips and Tools   33:10 – Final Thoughts and Resources 

Summary: A high-speed car chase in the city of New Kingspire. Can it lead to an exit from The Expanse? Of Special Note: On tonight's Onyx Vault, the Kaylana Miniature is here! Download Chapter 150: The Runner Download All Future Episodes & Bonus Episodes --HERE-- My thanks as well for all audio featured under the cc0 license on tonight's podcast. The Iron Realm is intended for adult audiences. Listener Discretion is advised. The Iron Realm album art/website art was created from a public domain image/CC0 image from PixaBay. Audio on the podcast, unless otherwise noted, has either been created by the author or has been used in accordance with the Creative Commons Zero license. A new Iron Realm Podcast is released periodically and each is a labor of my love for Solo RPG Gaming. Enjoy and support the show. And fare ye well, Traveler of The Maze, in the light and in the dark. Subscribe to The Iron Realm Podcast!

Welcome to AI Unraveled, Your daily briefing on the real world business impact of AIThe cost of sequencing a human genome has plummeted, but the challenge remains interpretation. We will explore how large AI models are moving from assisting diagnostics to actively designing novel drugs and personalized treatments, and what this means for enterprise R&D budgets and ethical guidelines.Setting the stage:Why is AI essential for genomics now?What is the current bottleneck in drug discovery?How are LLMs being fine-tuned for chemical and biological structures?Specific AI applications that are cutting discovery time.How is AI used in de novo protein design?What is a "digital twin" of a patient, and how does it speed up clinical trials?How do we secure massive genomic datasets (PII)?What happens when models discover biases in existing genetic research?Is personalized medicine an investment or an insurance policy?Which AI capabilities (e.g., small molecule prediction vs. large molecule discovery) yield the highest ROI?What is the single most important hire an R&D department can make in the next 12 months to prepare for the AI-native bio-future?

Quit your scratching and bleeding and put down the rosary, the cure of all your anxieties has arrived! At long last, the Mapping the Zone Review of Shadow Ticket, Spoilerful Edition, has been released, and it's packed with more hot takes and thrilling twists than any diehard fans of the storied Spoiler-free episode could have imagined. The hype is NOT TOO HIGH!If you like what we're doing and want to support the show, please consider making a donation on Ko-Fi. Funds we receive will be used to upgrade equipment, pay hosting fees, and help make the show better.https://ko-fi.com/mappingthezoneIf you enjoyed our discussion, please check out the following media that relates to these chapters:Books: Moby-Dick by Herman Melville, Ulysses by James JoyceMusic: The Third Man (OST) by Anton Karas, Green Street, Grant's First Stand, Idle Moments, Nigeria by Grant GreenTV/Film: Brazil (dir. Terry Gilliam, 1985), The Third Man (dir. Carol Reed, 1949), The Long Goodbye (dir. Robert Altman, 1973)As always, thanks so much for listening!Email: ⁠mappingthezonepod@gmail.com⁠Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mappingthezone.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/pynchonpodInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/mappingthezonepodcast/Merch: mapping-the-zone.myspreadshop.comShow art by Brad Wetzel: @bradspersecond (on IG and Reddit)bradspersecond.com

It's episode 300! Host Adrian and Sofeast head of NPD Paul Adams dig into IK ratings, what they measure (impact energy in joules), why they matter for real-world product abuse (drops, kicks, tool strikes), and how to connect use-case, environment, materials, and system-level design choices (wall thickness, ribs, radii, gate location) to hit targets like IK06–IK10. You'll hear practical examples (from light switches to job-site drills), polymer options (PP, HIPS, ABS, PC/ABS blends), and environment trade-offs (temperature, UV, chemicals, cost) so your spec says more than “make it rugged.”   Episode Sections: 00:12 – Introduction: designing for toughness via IK rating 01:58 – IK vs IP: ingress ≠ impact toughness 05:16 – What is IK? Impact energy (J); Izod/Charpy context 08:33 – IK scale overview: IK00 → IK10 (~20 J) 09:18 – Start with real-world use before materials 10:15 – Low-impact examples (e.g., light switches) 11:56 – Mid-impact examples (bench drops, tools falling) 12:50 – High-impact / IK10: sledgehammer territory 14:02 – Specify toughness explicitly: choose an IK level 17:02 – Mapping joules to IK (≈0.35 J to 20 J) 19:34 – Materials at IK06 (~1 J): PP, HIPS, ABS, PA 21:47 – Materials at IK09 (~10 J): high-impact ABS, PC/ABS, modified PA 25:51 – Designing for IK: thickness, ribs, radii 27:18 – Molding realities: gate location, weld lines 29:26 – Environment trade-offs: temperature, UV, chemicals, cost 33:14 – Same IK, different designs: oil vs building site 35:16 – Key takeaway: IK is a system rating 35:40 – Wrapping up   Related content... Power Tool Plastics (ABS vs PC/ABS vs PA66-GF) Plastic Enclosures for Electronics Projects (Plastics Sourcing Guide) What type of reliability testing is helpful pre-production? How Many Samples To Test for Reliability & Compliance Do You Need a Customized Reliability Test Plan? Drop Testing: 3 Tests That Can Save You Money How Reliability Testing Is Critical To Obtaining Great Mass-Produced Products Test To Failure: Why You Need This Reliability Test How Many Prototype Iterations & Tests Do We Need? Get in touch with us Connect with us on LinkedIn Contact us via Sofeast's contact page Subscribe to our YouTube channel Prefer Facebook? Check us out on FB

To defend like a human, you first have to think like a hacker. In this episode, Ron Eddings sits down with Chris Dale, Co-Founder and Chief Hacking Officer at River Security, to explore the human side of hacking, where curiosity, persistence, and vigilance meet defense. Chris shares how the traditional idea of penetration testing has evolved into a continuous journey of discovery, and why reconnaissance and storytelling are critical tools for modern defenders. From real-world breach stories to lessons on trust and responsibility, this episode reveals how thinking like a hacker, and acting like a human can transform the way we approach cybersecurity.   Impactful Moments 00:00 - Introduction 01:00 - The shocking discovery of 266,000 exposed systems 03:30 - Why even trusted systems can become attack points 05:00 - Meet Chris Dale: hacker, educator, and human defender 07:30 - The truth about pen testing and real-world attacks 10:00 - Mapping your digital footprint, what most companies miss 13:00 - How continuous vigilance changes everything 16:00 - The hacker mindset vs. compliance checklists 18:00 - When hacking helps: becoming a company's “criminal best friend” 21:00 - Storytime: hacking Sketchers and getting free shoes 24:00 - The journalist hack that exposed a bigger issue 28:00 - Building trust through transparency in cybersecurity 31:00 - Lessons from hacking, teaching, and staying human   Links: Connect with our Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisad/ Read the Tech Radar article here: https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/f5-breach-fallout-over-266-000-instances-exposed-to-remote-attacks Check out our upcoming events: https://www.hackervalley.com/livestreams Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional: https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com Continue the conversation by joining our Discord: https://hackervalley.com/discord Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/      

In this episode, Kreed explores the concept of 'hardened hearts'—the emotional armor we build to protect ourselves from pain and the impact it has on our relationships. Through personal anecdotes and insights, she discusses how this protective mechanism can lead to estrangement and disconnection, while also emphasizing the importance of vulnerability and the courage it takes to open our hearts again. The episode encourages listeners to recognize their own protective instincts and to approach healing with compassion and understanding.Takeaways- A hardened heart forms as a protective mechanism.- Softness and vulnerability are signs of courage, not weakness.- Recognizing protector parts can help in understanding estranged loved ones.- Love and pain share the same doorway; closing one closes both.www.TheEstrangedHeart.comEmail: hello@TheEstrangedHeart.comWork with Kreed: https://theestrangedheart.com/services(private coaching, mediation, support groups, webinars, etc.)The Heart Collective: https://theestrangedheart.com/membershipFacebook Support Group for Estranged Moms (facilitated by Kreed)https://www.facebook.com/groups/estrangedmotherssupportgroupTo support the podcast and Kreed's work with estranged and reconciled parents and adult children: https://buymeacoffee.com/kreedrevere

Alloy has recently updated its territory mapping system to identify new, high-potential locations.In this episode, Rick and Suzanne discuss the results of the Alloy mapping exercise for the US and what it means for existing and potential franchisees.With updated demographic data and an analysis of local business dynamics, the company has expanded from 900 territories to over 2000.The episode also discusses the importance of protecting existing franchisees by ensuring that no two locations compete directly, with each franchise being granted a "protected radius."Rick and Suzanne also touch on the importance of refining franchisee selection by using amplifiers to find the most ideal locations and how Alloy is pushing forward with growth in the U.S. while turning down international expansion for now.Tune in to discover how Alloy is expanding smarter!Key TakeawaysIntro (00:00)Expansion and growth of alloy (01:46)Remapping and demographic updates (04:27)Impact of new territories on franchisees (09:49)Addressing concerns and future plans (17:15)Final thoughts and future goals (18:58)Additional Resources:- Alloy Personal Training- Learn About The Alloy Franchise Opportunity---------You can find the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts.If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

Second Generation Black Holes Discovered: Astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery with the detection of second generation black holes, providing evidence for hierarchical mergers. The LIGO Virgo Kagra collaboration identified two gravitational wave events, revealing unexpected characteristics that suggest a complex history of cosmic collisions.Young Astronomer Makes Asteroid Discoveries: Meet Stuart Patel, a 12-year-old from Andrew, who has potentially discovered two new asteroids through a citizen science program. His keen eye and passion for astronomy remind us that anyone can contribute to the field, regardless of age or experience.Mapping the Universe's Structure: A team from the University of Chicago has successfully cataloged galaxy clusters, the most massive structures in the universe, using data from the Dark Energy Survey. Their findings align with the Lambda CDM model, providing crucial insights into the distribution of dark matter and dark energy.Interstellar Comet 3I ATLAS: The interstellar comet 3I ATLAS is currently passing through our solar system, displaying typical comet features. Observations from both professional and amateur astronomers are set to reveal more about its origins and the protoplanetary disk from which it came.ESA's Lunar Lander Argonaut: The European Space Agency has introduced its new lunar lander, Argonaut, designed for sustainable lunar exploration. With the ability to survive the harsh lunar night and deliver significant payloads, Argonaut represents a key step towards a permanent human presence on the Moon.For more cosmic updates, visit our website at astronomydaily.io. Join our community on social media by searching for #AstroDailyPod on Facebook, X, YouTubeMusic, TikTok, and our new Instagram account! Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.Thank you for tuning in. This is Anna and Avery signing off. Until next time, keep looking up and exploring the wonders of our universe.✍️ Episode ReferencesSecond Generation Black Holes Discovery[LIGO](https://www.ligo.caltech.edu/)Stuart Patel's Asteroid Discoveries[International Astronomical Search Collaboration](https://www.asteroidclub.org/)Galaxy Clusters Mapping[University of Chicago](https://www.uchicago.edu/)Interstellar Comet 3I ATLAS[NASA](https://www.nasa.gov/)ESA Argonaut Lunar Lander[European Space Agency](https://www.esa.int/)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-space-news-updates--5648921/support.Sponsor Details:Ensure your online privacy by using NordVPN. To get our special listener deal and save a lot of money, visit www.bitesz.com/nordvpn. You'll be glad you did!Sponsor Details:Ensure your online privacy by using NordVPN. To get our special listener deal and save a lot of money, visit www.bitesz.com/nordvpn. You'll be glad you did!Become a supporter of Astronomy Daily by joining our Supporters Club. Commercial free episodes daily are only a click way... Click Here

Artificial Intelligence and the potential productivity benefits continue to be an area of focus across industries, yet AI's influence now extends into our culture. From deepfakes and cloned voices to AI-generated art and virtual influencers, a new wave of synthetic content is transforming media and testing our ability to trust what we see and hear.In this episode of The Reboot Chronicles,  Henry Ajder,founder of Latent Space Advisory and program lead of Generative AI and Business at the University of Cambridge joins us to discuss this shift. Henry has spent the better part of a decade decoding how synthetic media will alter trust and creativity. He is with us today to help understand what a synthetic age of media really means for business, leaders, governments, and everyday people. 

In this episode of Crazy Wisdom, host Stewart Alsop talks with Richard Easton, co-author of GPS Declassified: From Smart Bombs to Smartphones, about the remarkable history behind the Global Positioning System and its ripple effects on technology, secrecy, and innovation. They trace the story from Roger Easton's early work on time navigation and atomic clocks to the 1973 approval of the GPS program, the Cold War's influence on satellite development, and how civilian and military interests shaped its evolution. The conversation also explores selective availability, the Gulf War, and how GPS paved the way for modern mapping tools like Google Maps and Waze, as well as broader questions about information, transparency, and the future of scientific innovation. Learn more about Richard Easton's work and explore early GPS documents at gpsdeclassified.com, or pick up his book GPS Declassified: From Smart Bombs to Smartphones.Check out this GPT we trained on the conversationTimestamps00:00 – Stewart Alsop introduces Richard Easton, who explains the origins of GPS, its 12-hour satellite orbits, and his father Roger Easton's early time navigation work.05:00 – Discussion on atomic clocks, the hydrogen maser, and how technological skepticism drove innovation toward the modern GPS system.10:00 – Miniaturization of receivers, the rise of smartphones as GPS devices, and early mapping tools like Google Maps and Waze.15:00 – The Apollo missions' computer systems and precision landings lead back to GPS development and the 1973 approval of the joint program office.20:00 – The Gulf War's use of GPS, selective availability, and how civilian receivers became vital for soldiers and surveyors.25:00 – Secrecy in satellite programs, from GRAB and POPPY to Eisenhower's caution after the U-2 incident, and the link between intelligence and innovation.30:00 – The myth of the Korean airliner sparking civilian GPS, Reagan's policy, and the importance of declassified documents.35:00 – Cold War espionage stories like Gordievsky's defection, the rise of surveillance, and early countermeasures to GPS jamming.40:00 – Selective availability ends in 2000, sparking geocaching and civilian boom, with GPS enabling agriculture and transport.45:00 – Conversation shifts to AI, deepfakes, and the reliability of digital history.50:00 – Reflections on big science, decentralization, and innovation funding from John Foster to SpaceX and Starlink.55:00 – Universities' bureaucratic bloat, the future of research education, and Richard's praise for the University of Chicago's BASIC program.Key InsightsGPS was born from competing visions within the U.S. military. Richard Easton explains that the Navy and Air Force each had different ideas for navigation satellites in the 1960s. The Navy wanted mid-Earth orbits with autonomous atomic clocks, while the Air Force preferred ground-controlled repeaters in geostationary orbit. The eventual compromise in 1973 created the modern GPS structure—24 satellites in six constellations—which balanced accuracy, independence, and resilience.Atomic clocks made global navigation possible. Roger Easton's early insight was that improving atomic clock precision would one day enable real-time positioning. The hydrogen maser, developed in 1960, became the breakthrough technology that made GPS feasible. This innovation turned a theoretical idea into a working global system and also advanced timekeeping for scientific and financial applications.Civilian access to GPS was always intended. Contrary to popular belief, GPS wasn't a military secret turned public after the Korean airliner tragedy in 1983. Civilian receivers, such as TI's 4100 model, were already available in 1981. Reagan's 1983 announcement merely reaffirmed an existing policy that GPS would serve both military and civilian users.The Gulf War proved GPS's strategic value. During the 1991 conflict, U.S. and coalition forces used mostly civilian receivers after the Pentagon lifted “selective availability,” which intentionally degraded accuracy. GPS allowed troops to coordinate movement and strikes even during sandstorms, changing modern warfare.Secrecy and innovation were deeply intertwined. Easton recounts how classified projects like GRAB and POPPY—satellites disguised as scientific missions—laid technical groundwork for navigation systems. The crossover between secret defense projects and public science fueled breakthroughs but also obscured credit and understanding.Ending selective availability unleashed global applications. When the distortion feature was turned off in May 2000, GPS accuracy improved instantly, leading to new industries—geocaching, precision agriculture, logistics, and smartphone navigation. This marked GPS's shift from a defense tool to an everyday utility.Innovation's future may rely on decentralization. Reflecting on his father's era and today's landscape, Easton argues that bureaucratic “big science” has grown sluggish. He sees promise in smaller, independent innovators—helped by AI, cheaper satellites, and private space ventures like SpaceX—continuing the cycle of technological transformation that GPS began.

Exploring the Evolution and Impact of Mapillary with Ed from Meta.  Topics include Ed's journey with Mapillary, the process of uploading and utilizing street-level imagery, and the integration with OpenStreetMap. Ed talks about the challenges of mapping with various devices, the role of community contributions, and future potentials in mapping technology, such as using neural radiance fields (NeRFs) for creating immersive 3D scenes. The episode provides insights into how Mapillary is advancing geospatial data collection and usage. 00:00 Introduction to the Map Scaping Podcast 00:57 Meet Ed: Product Manager at Meta 02:09 Ed's Journey with Mapillary 03:59 What is Mapillary? 07:00 The Evolution of 360 Cameras 09:20 Uploading Imagery to Mapillary 14:10 Building a 3D Model of the World 19:10 Meta's Use of Map Data 21:24 The Importance of Community in Mapping 24:15 The Importance of Authoritative Data 24:49 Meta's Contributions to Open Source Geo World 25:27 Real-World Applications: Vietnam's B Group 28:16 Innovative Mapping in Detroit 31:38 Future of Mapping: Lidar and Beyond 32:20 Exploring Neural Radiance Fields (NeRFs) 35:40 Challenges and Innovations in Mapping Technology 45:25 Community Contributions and Future Directions 46:37 Closing Remarks and Contact Information   Previous episodes that you might find interesting https://mapscaping.com/podcast/scaling-map-data-generation-using-computer-vision/ https://mapscaping.com/podcast/the-rapid-editor/ https://mapscaping.com/podcast/overture-maps-and-the-daylight-distribution/      

John continues his conversation with Dr. Subra Mukherjee. In Part 1, Dr. Subra shared her journey of becoming a mind mapping coach, explained what mind mapping is, who it is useful for, and how it can be done. In this episode, she talks about her C.O.C.P. framework (Clarity, Organization, Creativity, Productivity), how mind mapping helps in daily life, her TEDx journey, and much more! Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:23] - Dr. Subra's flagship program: C.O.C.P. [05:17] - Use of mind mapping across the world [07:11] - Impact of Dr. Subra's relationships on her business [12:42] - Dr. Subra's definition of success [14:45] - Becoming a TEDx speaker [17:47] - Traits of a great leader [19:25] - How she invests in her growth [20:58] - Legacy that Dr. Subra wants to leave behind [21:55] - How to connect with Dr. Subra [22:37] - Dr. Subra's upcoming book [26:21] - Books and podcasts recommendation [29:00] - Closing thoughts NOTABLE QUOTES: “Mind mapping is not just the diagram; that is only the final output. It's the process you take to reach that final output that automatically boosts your creativity.” “If the relationships are not good at home, it shows up in different aspects of life.” “Some of the best leaders I have met in my life are the ones who have created space for others to grow. They are the ones who are very empathetic and have excellent listening skills.” “If I can do it, anybody can do it. Actually, it's nothing different. So if we have dreams and aspirations, we should go for them.” “Success and failure are just like passing clouds. One day, you feel very successful, you're on top of the world, and it lasts only for a few minutes or hours, maybe until the celebration is over. Then the next challenge comes, and that's how our life has been all throughout.” “I'm grateful for this life. I'm able to talk to you, my loved ones are all fine, and I'm fine, that's enough.” BOOKS MENTIONED: Lateral Thinking: Creativity Step by Step by Edward de Bono (https://a.co/d/5JHmUnw) My First Ruskin Bond Collection: A Set of 10 Chapter Books by Ruskin Bond (https://a.co/d/erPHyXt) Ikigai: The Secret to a Long and Happy Life by Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles (https://a.co/d/9cpcIzM) Ego Is The Enemy: The Fight To Master Our Greatest Opponent by Ryan Holiday (https://a.co/d/fMlzPZQ) Books by Jhumpa Lahiri USEFUL RESOURCES: https://topmate.io/dr_subra_mukherjee https://www.linkedin.com/in/subramukherjee/ https://www.instagram.com/dr.subra.mukherjee/ https://www.facebook.com/subramukherjeeroy https://x.com/subra_mukherjee https://www.youtube.com/@Subra_Mukherjee The Power of Self-Awareness: Your Doorway to a Balanced Life (https://a.co/d/9B3JcsV) CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://iamjohnhulen.com    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen    X - https://x.com/johnhulen    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA    EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/ 

Have you ever kept track of your first kiss? There is an article in Axios discussing a geo map of places where people experienced their memorable first kiss moment - we share ours and some of the listeners chime in on the love fest as well!

In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down how NPCI's rule on UPI mapping triggered chaos among payment apps, why Zomato's Deepinder Goyal is investing $25 million in his longevity venture Continue, what's driving Binance's big India push, and how Wint Wealth is closing a $20 million fundraise.

It's all in your mind

Behind every major shift in American law enforcement is someone willing to risk it all. In this episode of Zone 7, Sheryl McCollum speaks with retired FBI Special Agent Joe Pistone, better known as Donnie Brasco. His six-year infiltration of the Mafia redefined undercover work and exposed key figures within the Bonanno and Colombo families. Pistone reflects on the danger, isolation, and moral weight of living inside the mob, as well as the lasting personal cost of pursuing justice from within. Guest Bio and Links: Joe Pistone is a retired FBI Special Agent best known for his six-year undercover assignment infiltrating the Bonanno and Colombo Mafia families under the alias of Donnie Brasco. His work led to more than 200 convictions and remains one of the FBI’s most significant undercover operations. Pistone is the author of Donnie Brasco: My Undercover Life in the Mafia and continues to lecture worldwide on organized crime, covert operations, and law-enforcement ethics. Highlights: (0:00) Sheryl welcomes retired FBI Special Agent Joe Pistone to Zone 7 (2:15) The reality of deep undercover work: seven days a week and six months before any real mob conversations (7:15) Building a believable cover as a jewel thief through gem school, lock-picking, and street “swag” pricing (13:15) The line between survival and protecting citizen inside a violent criminal world (15:15) Sonny Black knowingly walks into his own execution after leaving his money, keys, and ring at the Motion Lounge (22:15) Mapping the mob, the Commission, family hierarchy, and how crews coordinated territory (31:45) Undercover is 24/7, with trust built over coffee, hard rolls with butter, and cartoons in a Brooklyn apartment (35:15) On the verge of becoming a made man before the FBI shut down the operation (37:30) The aftermath: more than 200 convictions, 17 trials, and a $500,000 contract placed on Pistone’s life (45:15) The sit-downs with Tony Mirra: Pistone describes how Sonny Black defended his life three times and reflects on the reality of undercover work (50:45) Hollywood vs. reality: the true story behind the movie Donnie Brasco Enjoying Zone 7? Leave a rating and review. Your feedback helps others find the show and supports our mission to educate, engage, and inspire. --- Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an Emmy Award-winning CSI, a writer for CrimeOnline, forensic and crime scene expert for Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, and co-author of the textbook Cold Case: Pathways to Justice. She is the founder and director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, a national collaboration that advances techniques for solving cold cases and assists families and law enforcement with unsolved homicides, missing persons, and kidnappings. Social Links: Email: coldcase2004@gmail.com Twitter: @ColdCaseTips Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum Instagram: @officialzone7podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to today's episode of Wisdom Talk Radio! This is where we explore the depths of conscious living and what it truly means to live an expanded life. Join us to be inspired, encouraged, transformed and to tap into a deeper sense of joy and possibility. Every single day you choose---from what to eat for breakfast to how you will run your day. Small and large, choices are an integral part of your life. Even in situations where you may not feel like you have a choice, yet still you choose. I had the opportunity recently to have a profound experience with my guest today, of examining my own choices, from the inside-out. Join us for a conversation that just might change how you think about your own choices.I'm Laurie Seymour, host of Wisdom Talk Radio and CEO and founder of The Baca Institute, home of the Quantum Connection Process. You can go there to discover your unique connection with the essence of who you are by taking the Quantum Connection quiz. Why quantum connection? We are each designed to directly connect with Source differently. Knowing your own style opens a deeper connection with the Universe. It's the secret to creating what you truly want in your life. Because who you are is exactly who is needed.Kim DeYoung is a seasoned choice coach, facilitator, and author of The Book of Choice who helps thoughtful people make choices that truly matter. With over two decades of experience coaching visionary entrepreneurs, Kim has helped hundreds of people make intentional choices that bring their ideas to life. She's happiest when she's engaging in interesting conversations about significant choices. Find Kim at: http://KimDeYoung.com http://TheChoiceQuiz.comhttps://www.instagram.com/kim__deyoung https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimdeyoung/https://www.facebook.com/choicecoachkimFind Laurie Seymour at https://thebacainstitute.com/ .Follow Wisdom Talk Radio on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wisdomtalkradio Subscribe on Apple.Want to reach out to me? You can email me directly at laurie@thebacainstitute.com If you are enjoying our show and you'd like to spread the love, please subscribe, download, comment, and tell your friends and family about us. We want to thank you for your continued support. We really appreciate it! Find more episodes of Wisdom Talk Radio HERE Discover your Quantum Connection Style! (QUIZ)The first step to mastering your Quantum Connection is to know your natural style of being in the world.We are each designed to connect with Source differently. Knowing your style, with both your superpowers and your learning edge, is the first step of aligning with your inner guidance at a deeper level than you ever thought you could. It's the doorway to creating what you truly want in your life.Click here to take the quiz now: Quantum Connection QuizFind Laurie's new book, Unconditional Remembrance: Your Connection to Source HEREGet Laurie's New Book, Unconditional Remembrance: Your Connection to Source: https://mybook.to/UnconditionalRememSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wisdom-talk-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Sharpen your CARS instincts with a full walkthrough of an AAMC-style “History & Literature” passage. We'll map the argument, separate author vs. viewpoint voices, and dismantle common trap answers so you can move faster without sacrificing accuracy.What you'll learn:Passage mapping for humanities texts (thesis, tone, shifts)Timing & pacing: when to skim vs. slow downQuestion strategy by type (main idea, author attitude, inference, function)Wrong-answer patterns (extreme, outside scope, flip choices)Read the passage first: https://jackwestin.com/daily/mcat-practice-passages/cars-practice-passages/history-and-literatureWant to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-855-4435 or email us at podcast@jackwestin.com!

In episode 158 of Cybersecurity Where You Are, Sean Atkinson is joined by Andy Weidner, Product Manager at Nerdio, and Jason Ingalls, Chief Cybersecurity Officer at C3 Integrated Solutions. Together, they explore how organizations can navigate the complexities of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) compliance using automation, scalable infrastructure, and hardened cloud environments.The conversation dives into the challenges faced by managed service providers (MSPs) and defense contractors, the importance of baking in security from the start, and how Nerdio's platform acts as a force multiplier for compliance and operational efficiency. Jason shares a compelling anecdote from his time in a security operations center (SOC), illustrating the real-world stakes of cybersecurity and the origins of CMMC.Here are some highlights from our episode:00:44. Introductions to Andy and Jason01:17. How to address common challenges of CMMC compliance03:40. A real-world story of data exfiltration and its national security impact08:34. How Nerdio and CIS Hardened Images® help organizations in their CMMC journey12:15. Understanding the vision to scale configuration management18:14. Strategy and automation as key elements to approaching CMMC Level 225:19. The value of baking scalability in vs. bolting it on26:38. Segregation of duties as a means of pursuing dual-scope CMMC certification29:22. Where to learn more about Nerdio and C3 Integrated SolutionsResourcesNerdioC3 Integrated SolutionsCIS Hardened Images®How to Plan a Cybersecurity Roadmap in 4 StepsCIS Controls v8.1 Mapping to CMMC 2.0CIS Controls v8.1 Mapping to NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5CIS Controls v8.1 Mapping to NIST SP 800-171 Rev 3If you have some feedback or an idea for an upcoming episode of Cybersecurity Where You Are, let us know by emailing podcast@cisecurity.org.

Most deals are won long before the competition even shows up.In this episode, Meg Noonan, Senior Manager of Global Campaigns at Bugcrowd, joins Adam Kaiser to discuss how her team runs competitive takeout campaigns that get ahead of rivals before they make a move.Meg zooms in on how Bugcrowd uses intent data to spot competitors early, reach out first, and craft messaging that focuses on solving buyer pain points and not tearing others down. She explains how third-party reviews and customer testimonials back up every claim, and why thoughtful enablement is key to helping sales teams execute with confidence.In this conversation, you'll learn:How competitive takeout campaigns win when paired with a strong content strategyHow intent data helps spot competitors and prospects earlyWhy pain points and proof outperform competitor bashingWhy reaching out first can be the dealmaker in competitive salesJump into the conversation: (00:00) Introducing Meg Noonan (02:02) How intent data helps identify competitors and key opportunities (04:35) Crafting messaging that focuses on buyer pain points vs. competitor bashing (07:00) The role of testimonials and hard data in competitive takeout campaigns (10:04) Mapping content to the buyer's journey from awareness to decision (12:15) Key lessons from successful competitive campaigns at Bugcrowd (16:04) Advice for teams hesitant about launching competitive takeouts (18:35) Meg's experience with luxury retail and a Chinese delicacy

Frank talks about using water color to determine the fall turnover.  

In this episode of The Mob Mentality Show, we sit down with Gáspár Nagy and Seb Rose, two highly respected voices in the Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) community, to discuss their brand-new book, Effective Behavior-Driven Development, published by Manning Publications. Seb and Gáspár share their hard-won insights from over 15 years of helping teams adopt BDD the right way—focusing not just on tools or syntax, but on real collaboration, shared understanding, and sustainable automation practices. You'll learn how Example Mapping helps teams uncover hidden assumptions, why Automation Patterns matter for long-term maintainability, and how the Effective BDD book brings together their previous works on Discovery, Formulation, and Automation into one cohesive guide for practitioners. The conversation covers: - What “effective” BDD really looks like in modern agile teams - Why collaboration—not tooling—is the true heart of BDD - How Example Mapping accelerates shared understanding and reduces rework - What automation patterns many test suite needs (and what pitfalls to avoid) - How to write maintainable, meaningful, and human-readable scenarios - Insights from their journey creating Effective BDD and its roots in the patterns community - Real-world lessons from decades of coaching, training, and hands-on development Whether you're a developer, tester, product owner, or agile coach, this episode will help you see BDD not as a buzzword, but as an actual way to turn up the good on collaboration and quality for software delivery. Video and Show Notes: https://youtu.be/0Yf8oPPKlv8 

Yvette Borja interviews Ahilan Arulanantham and Mariah Tso about the Mapping Deportations Project, which unmasks the history of racist immigration enforcement dating back to 1895, the first year that the government published data on deportations. They discuss the challenges of compiling and making sense of centuries-long data of deportations and exclusions, the Mapping Deportations data visualizations that show how immigration enforcement has policed the racial boundaries of the U.S. over time, and whether a non-racist border/ immigration enforcement system can exist. Explore the Mapping Deportations website: https://mappingdeportations.com/Follow @radiocachimbona on Instagram, X, and Facebook

Summary: Love. Eternal. So strong. And yet, is it also an irrefutable truth that all things end? Of Special Note: On tonight's Creature Legends, the Fogarr. Download Chapter 149: Love Lets Go Download All Future Episodes & Bonus Episodes --HERE-- My thanks as well for all audio featured under the cc0 license on tonight's podcast. The Iron Realm is intended for adult audiences. Listener Discretion is advised. The Iron Realm album art/website art was created from a public domain image/CC0 image from PixaBay. Audio on the podcast, unless otherwise noted, has either been created by the author or has been used in accordance with the Creative Commons Zero license. A new Iron Realm Podcast is released periodically and each is a labor of my love for Solo RPG Gaming. Enjoy and support the show. And fare ye well, Traveler of The Maze, in the light and in the dark. Subscribe to The Iron Realm Podcast!

Virginia Governor Sir William Berkeley has fled to the Eastern Shore with a small group of loyalist planters and a detachment of perhaps only fifty armed men. Nathaniel Bacon has occupied Berkeley's estate near Jamestown, and dispatched men to capture loyalist ships anchored there. Bacon's "navy" has out in search of Berkeley, but Berkeley turned the tables in an audacious amphibious attack and grabbed control of the Bay and the rivers. While Bacon was mucking around in the Dragon Swamp hunting notionally allied Pamunkeys, Berkeley recaptured Jamestown. Loyalist victory seemed at hand, but Bacon forced Berkeley to retreat from Jamestown a second time in part by grabbing the wives of loyalist planters and using them as human shields, and this time the rebels burn it to the ground. At the end of the episode, it appears that the rebels had the upper hand. Little did they understand that the loyalist cause was far from lost, and the rebellion was, unbeknownst to anybody, on the brink of disaster. My Substack Check out the new merch store! X – @TheHistoryOfTh2 – https://x.com/TheHistoryOfTh2 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HistoryOfTheAmericans Selected references for this episode (Commission earned for Amazon purchases through the episode notes on our website) James D. Rice, Tales from a Revolution: Bacon's Rebellion and the Transformation of Early America Wilcomb E. Washburn, The Governor and the Rebel: A History of Bacon's Rebellion in Virginia Various authors, for the National Park Service, “Mapping the Dragon:AN INDIGENOUS HISTORY OF BACON'S REBELLION” (pdf) Charles McLean Andrews, Narratives of the Insurrections, 1675-1690

Something is coming: https://lectern.johnvervaeke.com/p/whatnext   What if mastery isn't about perfection—but about transformation? In this episode of The Lectern, John Vervaeke is joined by Ethan Hsieh to explore how the cultivation of virtuosity—typically associated with the arts—can become central to philosophical and existential growth. Ethan introduces his Tiamat process, a three-tier developmental framework integrating performance training, cognitive science, and dialogical practice. Together, they explore what it means to live a deliberately developmental life, moving beyond therapy into embodied transformation. Ethan draws from his background in acting, pedagogy, and philosophy to offer a new model of self-cultivation rooted in agency, feedback, metacognition, and trust. Ethan Hsieh is a facilitator, educator, and philosophical practitioner whose work bridges performance, cognition, and transformative pedagogy. As the creator of the Tiamat process, he integrates insights from embodied practice, developmental psychology, and dialogical philosophy to help individuals cultivate virtuosity as a way of life. Ethan is also a co-founder of Five to Midnight, a community of practice that fosters relational, developmental growth through shared inquiry. Learn more: http://5tomidnight.org - 00:00 – Opening and intentions 03:00 – Ethan's background in theater and philosophy 07:30 – What is Tiamat? Three-tiered developmental model 11:00 – Mapping metacognition through embodied practice 14:00 – Why “meta-maps” matter 17:00 – Habituation and interrupting automaticity 20:00 – Tiamat vs traditional therapy 24:00 – Participatory transformation and co-regulation 29:00 – Why agency must be distributed 1:00:00 – Where transformation lives: tier two dynamics 1:05:00 – Closing reflections - Tiamat Process – Ethan's developmental model blending performance, cognition, and feedback Meta Maps – Tools for mapping metacognition and lived experience Postures of Presence – Ethan's term for enacted, relational awareness Five to Midnight – Ethan's practice-based community: http://5tomidnight.org Deliberately Developmental Civilization – Concept by Ken Wilber & Dustin Dene Unified Theory of Knowledge (UTOK) – Metatheoretical cognitive framework: https://unifiedtheoryofknowledge.org - Ideas, People, and Works Mentioned: Tiamat process Virtuosity and virtue Meta maps and metacognition Postures of presence Embodied transformation Relational ontology Distributed agency Participatory knowing Deliberately developmental civilization Complexification and growth Therapy vs. transformative practice Feedback and co-regulation Performance and philosophy Five to Midnight Unified Theory of Knowledge (UTOK) Ken Wilber Dustin Dene John Vervaeke - Follow John Vervaeke: https://johnvervaeke.com https://twitter.com/DrJohnVervaeke https://www.youtube.com/@johnvervaeke https://www.patreon.com/johnvervaeke

John talks with Dr. Subra Mukherjee — India's leading mind mapping coach, founder of Map Your Mind,  college professor, executive coach, corporate trainer, consultant, author of The Invisible Yoke: Will the women identify their inner yokes and set themselves free? and The Power of Self-Awareness: Your Doorway to a Balanced Life, TEDx speaker, wife and mom. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:09] - Dr. Subra's bio [02:23] - Parenting advice about creating memories with children [03:37] - What is mind mapping? [07:22] - How mind mapping helps students and professionals [09:21] - Dr. Subra's career journey [12:49] - Leap of faith on a leap year [17:07] - People who supported Dr. Subra when starting her business [20:22] - Don't fear failure [22:34] - Dr. Subra's books [28:46] - Clarity as a habit NOTABLE QUOTES: “Mind mapping is basically a diagram or a visual way of thinking that helps your brain organize the information that you're taking in on a daily basis.” “Our brain takes in a lot of information every single second. But if that information is not organized inside our brain, then we tend to behave like that unorganized, unindexed library, full of clutter. So mind mapping is basically a diagram or a visual way of thinking that helps your brain organize the information.” “Mind mapping helps you move from chaos to clarity.” “Let me just try. I don't see why I shouldn't try.” “The more I teach, the better I get at the skill.” “At max, what will happen? You will fail. That's the worst that can happen. But the best thing that can happen is that even if one person turns up — teach that person.” “One of the best things I ever did for my kids ... Most of the time, kids will never remember the gifts you give them. But what they will remember are the experiences that you have with them, because it creates indelible memories.” “While I hold space for my clients to be vulnerable, I also need that mentorship. So I feel that it's not just me coaching someone, but there are times when I also need mentorship. I also need coaching from people.” “You can't coach anybody any further than you've been.” “If somebody is truly wanting to do that, he or she will find some way.” “Every time there's a problem, find clarity. Seek clarity.” USEFUL RESOURCES: https://topmate.io/dr_subra_mukherjee https://www.linkedin.com/in/subramukherjee/ https://www.instagram.com/dr.subra.mukherjee/ https://www.facebook.com/subramukherjeeroy https://x.com/subra_mukherjee https://www.youtube.com/@Subra_Mukherjee The Power of Self-Awareness: Your Doorway to a Balanced Life (https://a.co/d/9B3JcsV) CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://iamjohnhulen.com    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen    X - https://x.com/johnhulen    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA    EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/ 

It's easy to take maps for granted. After all, most of us have a pretty good map in our pockets at all times, ready to show us how to get anywhere on the globe. But to make a map useful, you have to decide what to keep in and what to leave out—and, most importantly, which mathematical equations to use. Beyond navigating from point A to point B, math and maps come together for a wide variety of things, like working out the most efficient route to deliver packages, calculating the depth of the ocean floor, and more. Host Ira Flatow is joined by Paulina Rowińska, mathematician and author of Mapmatics: A Mathematician's Guide to Navigating the World, to go on a journey through the math at the heart of all kinds of maps. Guest: Dr. Paulina Rowińska is a mathematician, writer, science journalist and author of Mapmatics: A Mathematician's Guide to Navigating the World.Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

Maps. We love them. Love reading them , love planning adventures. Love seeing how things relate topographically. Maps are knowledge. Maps are a form of power. Maps are also fun! Let's talk about how to create them for your TTRPG games.  Links: Catalan Atlas, Cresques Abraham https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catalan_Atlas  Medieval Fantasy City Generator https://watabou.itch.io/medieval-fantasy-city-generator Incarnate https://inkarnate.com/  Wonderdraft https://www.wonderdraft.net/  Worldographer https://worldographer.com/  Azgaar's Fantasy Map Generator https://azgaar.github.io/Fantasy-Map-Generator/ Free Maps! https://www.reddit.com/r/dndnext/comments/fptxv5/psa_there_are_hundreds_of_incredible_free_maps/ Cartographers' Guildhttps://www.cartographersguild.com/   Pointcrawl Abstract Maps, Murkdice https://murkdice.substack.com/p/you-liked-that-map-huh  Paleomaps, http://scotese.com/earth.htm  Mapbox, Freemium GIS https://www.mapbox.com/   Music: Pac Div - Roll the Dice Follow Dungeon Master of None on Blue Sky:  https://bsky.app/profile/dmofnone.bsky.social   Join our Patreon for bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/DungeonMasterOfNone   Join the DMofNone Discord!

Are you leaving half your leads on the table? In this episode, we are using Alex Hormozi's $100M Money Models to explore how to turn cold traffic into high-ticket clients. From mapping the customer journey to implementing conditional downsells, we break down exactly what works in marketing to maximize revenue without cutting prices.We explore how membership and continuity models are making a comeback, why speed-to-lead is critical, and how to structure Typeform knockouts to qualify leads efficiently. Plus, we dissect the art of downselling—how to offer a slice of your core program at a lower price while still setting up your prospects for the full high-ticket offer. We also share a real-world example from a client session where we redesigned their sales funnel, increased show rates, and built a structured upsell path that turns prospects into long-term customers. These insights should help you capture more leads, increase conversions, and maximize lifetime value in your business.In this episode:- Mapping the customer journey from cold ad to five-figure upsells- Speed-to-lead: why contacting prospects immediately is critical- The art of downselling- Understanding objections and reasons prospects don't buy- Guaranteeing results as a first downsell- Using check-in calls to upsell and demonstrate valueResources Mentioned In The Episode:Alex Hormozi's Book, $100M Money Models: How To Make Money: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/240367486-100m-money-models Listen to this episode on your favorite podcast channel:Follow and listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/perpetual-traffic/id1022441491 Follow and listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/59lhtIWHw1XXsRmT5HBAuK Subscribe and watch on YouTube: perpetualtraffic.com/youtube We appreciate your support!Visit our website: https://perpetualtraffic.com/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/perpetualtraf Connect with Ralph Burns: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ralphburns Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ralphhburns/ Hire Tier11 - https://www.tiereleven.com/apply-now Connect with Lauren Petrullo:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/laurenepetrullo/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenpetrullo Consult Mongoose Media -

Send us a textA gleaming studio with a fence that listens. That's the paradox at Gold Base, Scientology's international HQ, where Golden Era Productions presents a pristine creative campus while security systems hum beneath the hedges. We take you through both worlds at once: pausing a polished promo film to identify the faces, jobs, and backstories you weren't told, then riding a drone's-eye map across soundstages, villas, tunnels, and the private grounds built for one man's comfort and control.We start by dissecting the “making movies to help the world” narrative and replace it with working reality. Why did manufacturing vanish while “training films” persisted? What does a lecture mix actually involve—and who decides which words get removed? We show the departments behind the doors and explain why an expensive film lab became obsolete on arrival. Then we move outside: the Cine Castle sitting directly on the perimeter, ladders and gear on hand; birthing blocks sized for a mythical 1,600 staff; the G Units reserved for VIPs; and the lower/middle/upper villas that formed an executive citadel. Building 50 and Bonnie View come into focus: a $40M command wing with a private tunnel under the highway and a lavish compound prepared for a founder who never returned.Security isn't a rumor here; it's infrastructure. We point out the main guard booth, ground mics on the fence, floodlights that turn night into noon, and the drills that lock everyone down. The “intruder” they train for is often a staffer trying to leave. That's why the escape stories matter: the trunk ride from talent parking, the riverbed sprint under night vision, the quick lie at a gate to “cross” the highway. Even the lake and pool have two meanings—resort imagery and ritual humiliation dressed as maritime tradition. By the end, you'll have a mental map of how Crime AdjacentThe never-ending true crime thriller told weekly. This season: The Rest Stop Killer.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showBFG Store - http://blownforgood-shop.fourthwall.com/Blown For Good on Audible - https://www.amazon.com/Blown-for-Good-Marc-Headley-audiobook/dp/B07GC6ZKGQ/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=Blown For Good Website: http://blownforgood.com/PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2131160 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blown-for-good-behind-the-iron-curtain-of-scientology/id1671284503 RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2131160.rss YOUTUBE PLAYLISTS: Spy Files Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWtJfniWLwq4cA-e...

Watch the YouTube version of this episode HEREAre you a lawyer looking for some tips on AI technology? In this episode of Maximum Lawyer, Tyson and expert guest Martin Kravchenko discuss the practical use of AI technologies—such as vibe coding, AI agents, and tools like Gemini, ChatGPT, and Notebook LM—in legal and personal injury law firms. Tyson and Martin discuss bottlenecks within firms, especially with tech versus human bottlenecks. For law firms, Martin suggests that people are the biggest bottlenecks if you don't have the right amount of staff in your firm doing the right work. With a small firm, the people are important. As a firm increases, technology can become the bottleneck because there has to be a good, streamlined system in place to ensure people are able to do their jobs. If a good, solid CRM is not in place, the whole firm can really suffer.Martin speaks about his use of an AI tool called Gemini and the benefits of it. One thing is people can access it through their Google Workspace and Gmail, which makes it easy and efficient. It can also process documents better, which for lawyers who work with medical records, can be really handy. Many people struggle with badly scanned PDF documents, which for Gemini, it can read quite well. This can make any lawyer's life a lot easier when preparing for a case.Listen in to learn more!1:35 Integrating New Tools into Law Firm Processes2:21 Mapping and Standardizing Law Firm Processes4:18 Centralizing Templates and Knowledge Management7:35 When to Invest in Technology vs. Human Resources8:51 Effective Prompting and AI Tool Usage16:29 AI-Generated Content and Deepfakes17:12 Why Prefer Gemini Over Other AI Models20:56 The Value of Simple, Scalable Solutions35:32 Future of AI Agents and Legal Practice50:25 Long-Term Vision: Lawyers as Monitors of AI AgentsTune in to today's episode and checkout the full show notes here. Connect with Martin:WebsiteYouTubeFacebookLinkedIn

Building Better Defenses: RedTail Observations Defending against attacks like RedTail is more then blocking IoCs, but instead one must focus on the techniques and tactics attackers use. https://isc.sans.edu/diary/Guest+Diary+Building+Better+Defenses+RedTail+Observations+from+a+Honeypot/32312 Sonicwall: It wasn t the user s fault Sonicwall admits to a breach resulting in the loss of user configurations stored in its cloud service https://www.sonicwall.com/support/knowledge-base/mysonicwall-cloud-backup-file-incident/250915160910330 Crowdstrike has Issues Crowdstrike fixes two vulnerabilities in the Windows version of its Falcon sensor. https://www.crowdstrike.com/en-us/security-advisories/issues-affecting-crowdstrike-falcon-sensor-for-windows/ Interrogators: Attack Surface Mapping in an Agentic World A SANS.edu master s degree student research paper by Michael Samson https://isc.sans.edu/researchpapers/pdfs/michael_samson.pdf keywords: ai; agentic; attack surface; crowdstrike; sonicwall; ivanti; zero day; initiative; redline