Podcast appearances and mentions of Mark Preston

Meet Louis Grenier, author of Stand The F*ck Out which is an amazing book on marketing that dives deep into positioning. Louis has a podcast called Everyone Hates Marketers and if you thought sales was tough, perhaps marketing is the biggest challenge of them all. How are affiliate sites positioned today in terms of marketing? Louis thinks most of them are s*** but simply put, this is one of my favourite episodes and shoutout to Mark Preston on the previous episode for the insight that affiliates need to treat their websites like a real business.

Why do most affiliate sites fail especially at SEO? Meet Mark Preston who's Head of SEO at Hakim Group. Mark has seen over 20 years of SEO first hand and knows what good SEO looks like today. Mark's simple remedy for SEO for affiliates today is people aren't building sites for users and building them for search engines. The shift has to happen if you want to have a serious business today.

In this Sports Geek Throwback episode, Sean Callanan interviews Mark Preston. They discussed sustainability as a key pillar and selling point for Formula E. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/how-sustainability-is-key-for-formula-e-mark-preston

Mark Preston is Vice President of Political & Special Events and Senior Political Analyst for CNN — but that doesn't even begin to describe his role at the network. He cut his teeth covering the Jon Benet Ramsay case, the Olympic bombing and then decided he needed more excitement — so he came to Washington, D.C. For as good as he is at his work, he spends half of today's conversation giving credit to those who mentored him, those he learned alongside of, and those he credits for the long list of awards he has earned. Mark Preston's humor shines through in this winding tale of how we got here — and it's his self-deprecating humor that keeps everyone around him laughing. Come for the war stories, stay for the lightning round. It's the first of 2025, and it's a fun one. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thefridayreporter.substack.com

to watch this episode, subscribe to my YouTube channel: optYOUmize podcast Youtube optYOUmize is sponsored by: Renew Youth - aging made better Strawberry.me - personal coaching BetterHelp online therapy HelloFresh - America's #1 Meal Kit Amazfit - smartwatches and fitness wearables Summary Brett Ingram speaks with Mark Preston, a customer growth coach and digital marketing expert. They discuss Mark's journey from a mechanic to a successful entrepreneur, the importance of understanding unique growth potential for businesses, and the lessons learned from failures. Mark emphasizes the significance of authenticity, logical thinking in marketing, and the power of building genuine relationships. He shares insights on lead generation strategies and the challenges faced during economic downturns. The conversation concludes with Mark's advice for entrepreneurs to be themselves and stay resilient in their business endeavors. Visit https://www.markapreston.com/customer-growth-blog for Mark's Customer Growth Blog with 150 small business customer growth stories to get you inspired into taking action to help you grow your customer base. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Customer Growth Coaching 03:02 Mark Preston's Journey into Digital Marketing 06:01 Understanding Business Growth Potential 08:49 Learning from Failures in Business 12:04 The Importance of Logical Thinking in Marketing 14:57 Lessons from Running an SEO Agency 18:05 Resilience in the Face of Economic Challenges 21:00 Creating Opportunities through Networking 24:10 Lead Generation Strategies Explained 26:55 The Power of Authenticity in Business 30:13 Simplicity vs. Effectiveness in Marketing Strategies 32:52 The Birth of the Talk About Digital Podcast 36:01 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways #customergrowth #digitalmarketing #personaldevelopment #entrepreneurship #optyoumize #brettingram #entrepreneurpodcast #podmatch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How To Become An F1 Technical Director with Mark Preston! Mark Preston is currently the motorsport director of Lola Cars as they prepare for their arrival into Formula E next season. He has been in motorsport for a very long time though working with Arrows Grand Prix, McLaren and Techeetah to name a few. He even launched the Formula 1 team, Super Aguri where he acted as Technical Director. He sits down with Cyd Barge to share his story so far. This podcast is in partnership with Formula Careers. You can find them here: formulacareers.com Listen now on Spotify, iTunes and YouTube We are Sector 1 Motorsport, the first stop you should make for your motorsport fix, a motorsport platform with big guests and even bigger conversations. Make sure to follow us so you never miss any of our content. Follow this link to find our social media: https://campsite.bio/sector1

Some of the Supply Chain Now team's favorite episodes are conversations featuring longtime friends who have achieved amazing things in their personal and professional lives. This episode features one of those special colleagues, Mark Preston, Founder and CEO of Lean Applications. Mark is a published author, a continuous improvement guru, and a sought-after keynote speaker. He has been driving positive change in manufacturing and sales environments for over 30 years, impacting people and organizations in equal measure. In this classic Supply Chain Now episode, host Scott Luton welcomes Mark back to the show to discuss: • What Lean really means to him, and what kinds of waste it truly eliminates • His five-step checklist to help organizations reinvigorate their Continuous Improvement Programs in 2023 • How we can all resist the ‘drama' and become more focused and productive Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Lean Applications: www.leanappl.com Connect with Mark: www.linkedin.com/in/markpreston7 WEBINAR- 5 Key Considerations for Supply Chain Marketing Pros in 2025: https://bit.ly/3MtnoDXWEBINAR- Mastering Shipping: Insider Tips for Reliable and Cost-Effective Deliveries: https://bit.ly/3XdC3t5WEBINAR- Optimizing Procurement Operations with Group Purchasing Organizations: https://bit.ly/3yKnaVBLearn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comWatch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-nowSubscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform: https://supplychainnow.com/joinWork with us! Download Supply Chain Now's NEW Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3XH6OVkThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supply-chain-now-classic-5-ways-jumpstart-continuous-improvement-efforts-1320

   Mark Preston was asked to open for the First Lady of Comedy, Phyllis Diller. "I love to refer to Mark Preston as my protégé", said Ms. Diller.  "He has one of the strongest, most beautiful voices I have ever heard. He really gets to an audience.  He sings, acts, emotes, is handsome...everything".     Mark's unique talent preceded him. He was asked to join the world-famous recording group, 'The Lettermen'. Mark accepted and performed for a total of 11 years with the group. During that time, the group recorded several albums and CDs. There was a campaign to put forward the group's most recent recording "New Directions 2010" with the Les Brown Jr. Orchestra, for 3 Grammy nominations. In 2001, the Lettermen were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall Of Fame and in early 2020, the group was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame.     Today Mark Preston is one of the most requested singers on cruise ships all over the world. In addition, he performs for public and private venues all over the world as well. markprestonsinger.com

The yearly anniversary of the signing of the American Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 1776, has become a festive national holiday with food, music, and fireworks, celebrated by millions of Americans of all ages and backgrounds, in every part of the United States. It's a good time to revisit the roots of Ambient Americana—influences from American folk songs, blues, jazz, and country, classics from the American songbook, and the pan-diatonic harmonies of AARON COPLAND. On this transmission of HEARTS of SPACE we celebrate the spirit of American Independence, on a program called AMERICAN HORIZON. Music is by BRIAN KEANE, MARK ISHAM, JEFF OSTER & VIN DOWNES & TOM EATON, SPENCER BREWER & PAUL McCANDLESS, GEORGE WINSTON, CHAD LAWSON, BARRY STRAMP, JOHN WILLIAMS, ("Ambient country" band) SUSS, CHUCK JOHNSON, and MARK PRESTON. [ view playlist ] [ view Flickr image gallery ] [ play 30 second MP3 promo ]

In 24 hours, President Biden and former President Donald Trump will square off on the CNN debate stage, and the list of superlatives attached to the event is long: the earliest general election debate ever, the first debate between a president and former president and the first with a convicted felon, to name a few. Kristen Holmes and MJ Lee tell us how each side is preparing. Plus, John Berman and Mark Preston have details on the debate format and venue.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Preston, the motorsport director at Lola Cars, explores his background as an engineer and his passion for pushing technological boundaries. Mark shares his experiences from leading a Formula 1 team with Super Aguri to pioneering efforts in Formula E with Team Techeetah, highlighting the challenges and triumphs encountered in professional motorsports. The discussion delves into the importance of innovation, risk-taking, and finding one's niche in a highly competitive field. Additionally, Mark provides valuable advice for aspiring professionals in motorsports or any competitive industry, emphasizing the power of focus and specialization.   Episode Highlights: 03:12 From Passion to Profession: Mark's Early Career and Challenges 07:30 The Formula 1 Adventure: Arrows to McLaren and Beyond 14:48 The Super Aguri F1 Challenge: Building a Team from Scratch 23:36 Navigating the Challenges and Triumphs of Formula E 25:00 The Evolution of Formula E: Sustainability and Strategy 30:50 Lola Cars' Electrification Vision and Future of Motorsport 33:48 Impact of 'Drive to Survive' and social media on Motorsports   Mark Preston is a pioneer in the world of professional motorsports who is currently the Motorsport Director at Lola Cars, where he is leading the legendary British marque's new racing ventures. Mark was one of the founding team principals of the Formula E World Championship and he also found considerable success in the Formula E series, winning three drivers' and two constructors' championships with Jean-Eric Vergne and Antonio Felix Da Costa at the TECHEETAH team. Prior to his time in Formula E, Mark earned his motorsport credentials in Formula 1, notably as Technical Director of the Super Aguri team, which he built in partnership with Honda in just 100 days. Mark also had successful stints as Head of Vehicle Technology at McLaren, and at the Arrows Grand Prix team, where he started his career,   Follow Mark Preston on Twitter/X: @markpreston3 Connect with Mark on LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/markpreston   Don't just listen to the podcast, it's time to take action and dominate your game!  

As commercial property values fall by less than expected during the last year, Ian is joined by Grosvenor's Chief Executive, Mark Preston. Plus, Premier Inn owner Whitbread looks to expand hotel business, and HSBC's chief executive resigns after nearly five years in the role.

Spanners and Trumpets are joined by Lola Cars Motorsport director and ex-F1 technical director Mark Preston as they get into the good old days, dally a bit peering into the future and sneak in a touch of FE to boot. From marvelous McLaren to macro packages to double diffusers, no non-linear data goes unmodelled in this, the latest episode of Missed Apex Podcast.Please share this link with your friends and tell them you listen to Missed Apex on a Sundaywww.missedapexpodcast.comMisano Eprix review showhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/1bhXwvdXs0SIO041WxcdJn?si=pxVfBqCYR9yzKCHcremfqQTell us if you want to meet up at the Miami GP!http://missedapexpodcast.com/miamiOr send an email with subject line Miami to spanners@missedapex.netSpanners Ready Spanners���� (@SpannersReady)spanners@missedapex.netMatt Trumpets mattpt55 (@mattpt55)matt@missedapex.netCheck out Trumpets first single with the NYC Ska Orchestra!!!On A Clear Day - song and lyrics by NYC Ska Orchestra, Larry McDonald, Pallavi Gummalam | SpotifyMark Preston Mark Preston (@markpreston3) / XListen to Chris interview FE champ Jake Dennis!Jake Dennis Deep Dive - Missed Apex Formula E Podcast | Podcast on SpotifyOr use our Tip Jar to support our 2024 advertising campaign and help us grow the podcast Sensible Tip Jarhttps://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ZE3U7VXTXQSS8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter Mackay discusses whether the new WRC points system is changing the outcome of the championship. This week’s Big Interview is with Lola’s Mark Preston.

The Race Formula E podcast goes big in Japan as the inaugural Tokyo EPrix is reviewed by Sam Smith and Andrew van de Burgt. How did Maximilian Guenther spring a surprise for Maserati MSG? Why did Oliver Rowland relinquish the lead? What happened to Edoardo Mortara after his qualifying heroics and why did Norman Nato's sixth place get reinstated? All this and much more is covered, including an interview with the new Lola-Yamaha programme manager Mark Preston, as he outlines Lola's ambition for 2025 and beyond. There is also a major breaking news story covered in which sensationally one of the Tokyo EPrixs points finishers is revealed as testing for a rival team! Join The Race Members Club. Click here to sign up Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Oxford+, host Susannah de Jager is joined by Mark Preston, CTO of StreetDrone to talk about the motorsports cluster in Oxford and the challenges and opportunities it presents. They discuss the need for talent mobility, the impact of Brexit on the industry, and the importance of attracting headquarters and startups to the region. Mark and Susannah also take the opportunity to discuss the potential of clusters in other sectors and the need for government support and better immigration policies to attract and retain talent.(0:12) Introduction(1:13) Background and early entrepreneurship(4:19) Exploring the Motorsport Cluster in Oxford(10:47) Brexit friction(14:44) National Works Programmes and large scale funding solutions(18:35) Growing pains(25:31) StreetDrone and Future ProspectsAbout the guest:Mark Preston is the CTO of StreetDrone, a pre-seed company developing low-speed, hyper-local deliveries in ports, commercial settings and local neighbourhoods. Mark also has experience within Formula One, having run multiple teams' engineering departments before moving into strategy and executive management within Formula E.Connect with Mark on LinkedInAbout the host:Susannah de Jager is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in UK asset management. She has worked closely with industry experts, entrepreneurs, and government officials to shape the conversation around domestic scale-up capital.Connect with Susannah on LinkedInVisit our website to learn more and subscribe to our newsletter - oxfordplus.co.ukIf you have a question for Susannah, please get in touch - oxfordplus.co.uk/contactOxford+ is hosted by Susannah de Jager, supported by Mischon de Reya and produced and edited by Story Ninety-Four in Oxford.

GUESTS: Mark Preston, StreetDrone; Dan Goff, Kodiak Robotics; Lukas Neckermann, PAVE Europe & Neckermann Strategic AdvisorsABOUT THIS EPISODEAutonomous passenger cars are just one aspect of autonomous vehicle development. The autonomous vehicles we discuss in this episode are autonomous trucks pulling heavy loads.Martin and guest co-host Lukas Neckermann chat to Dan Goff of Kodiak Robotics and Mark Preston from StreetDrone about the use of AV technology in first-mile, last-mile, and long-haul freight and logistics.StreetDrone develops technology for autonomous logistics applications, with vehicles using its solutions for first- and last-mile short-distance heavy load haulage on private and off-highway roads in industrial compounds such as ports, notably the Port of Rotterdam, and factories, such as Nissan's Sunderland car factory.It's from Kodiak Robotics that we get the 18,000-mile reference in the title; the "Kodiak Driver" enables autonomous long-haul highway driving for Class 8 trucks - that is, US big-rig 18-wheelers. And it does this on an 18,000-mile network of highways that covers almost a fifth of the US Interstate System, taking in 14 states and spanning four time zones.ABOUT THE GUESTSMark Preston is Co-Founder and CTO of autonomous truck systems supplier StreetDrone, and Director of Lola Cars Motorsport. He began his career in Formula 1, with stints as Head of R&D at Arrows, Principal Designer at McLaren Racing, and Founder & Technical Director of the Super Aguri Formula 1 team. After F1, he became the most decorated Team Principal in the history of Formula E.Connect with Mark on LinkedInDan Goff is Director of External Affairs at Kodiak Robotics. His career includes time at Accenture, the role of Deputy Director of the Illinois Department of Commerce, and the Board of the ACLU of Illinois.Connect with Dan Goff on LinkedInLukas Neckermann runs Neckermann Strategic Advisors, and is a co-founder of PAVE Europe.Connect with Lukas on LinkedInPicture credit: Marcin JozwiakYou can subscribe to Ride: The Urban Mobility Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Feel free to share it, like it, give it a rating, sign up to the Ride LinkedIn page, and check out our website, ridemobilitypodcast.com.

How do you get and keep your SEO team up to speed? Where do you even start when training an SEO team? What tactics should you follow when building a strong SEO training program?  Take your team to the next level as Sterling Sky's Colan Nielsen joins Wix's Crystal Carter and Mordy Oberstein to share proven strategies for training SEO teams.  Formalize your training programs as Wix's own Henry Collie joins us to discuss his expertise in implementing successful courses to further strengthen your SEO team and beyond.  “Go team!”, as this episode of the SERP's Up SEO Podcast helps you take your SEO team to new heights.   Key Segments: [00:02:34] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up? [00:03:45] Focus Topic of the Week: Training an SEO Team [00:04:55] Focus Topic Guest: Colan Nielsen [00:27:21] Across the Wixverse [00:41:53] Snappy News [00:46:38] Follow of the Week   Hosts, Guests, & Featured People: Mordy Oberstein Crystal Carter Colan Nielsen Henry Collie Mark Preston   Resources: SERP's Up Podcast Wix SEO Learning Hub Wix Studio Wix Studio YouTube Searchlight SEO Newsletter Sterling Sky SEO Agency LocalU   News: Google Completes Rollout of October 2023 Spam Update Google October 2023 Core Update rollout is now complete Google: Search Generative Experience May Link To Paywalled Content But Here Is How To Block SGE  

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For close to 30 years voicebooth.com have been creating booths for Voice Artists, Vocalists, training facilities, law enforcement and more. Anywhere you can think of that a voice (or amp for that matter) has needed to be recorded, you'll find a vocal boot that's done the job. Recently, George hooked up with the guys to talk tweaking the booths for VO, and while he was at it, took the opportunity to grab Freddie Gateley, their VP Sales and Marketing for an interview... A big shout out to our sponsors, Austrian Audio and Tri Booth. Both these companies are providers of QUALITY Audio Gear (we wouldn't partner with them unless they were), so please, if you're in the market for some new kit, do us a solid and check out their products, and be sure to tell em "Robbo, George, Robert, and AP sent you"... As a part of their generous support of our show, Tri Booth is offering $200 off a brand-new booth when you use the code TRIPAP200. So get onto their website now and secure your new booth... https://tribooth.com/ And if you're in the market for a new Mic or killer pair of headphones, check out Austrian Audio. They've got a great range of top-shelf gear.. https://austrian.audio/ We have launched a Patreon page in the hopes of being able to pay someone to help us get the show to more people and in turn help them with the same info we're sharing with you. If you aren't familiar with Patreon, it's an easy way for those interested in our show to get exclusive content and updates before anyone else, along with a whole bunch of other "perks" just by contributing as little as $1 per month. Find out more here..   https://www.patreon.com/proaudiosuite   George has created a page strictly for Pro Audio Suite listeners, so check it out for the latest discounts and offers for TPAS listeners. https://georgethe.tech/tpas If you haven't filled out our survey on what you'd like to hear on the show, you can do it here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZWT5BTD Join our Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/proaudiopodcast And the FB Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/357898255543203 For everything else (including joining our mailing list for exclusive previews and other goodies), check out our website https://www.theproaudiosuite.com/ “When the going gets weird, the weird turn professional.” Hunter S Thompson   and welcome to another Pro Audio Suite. Today we're a bit remote because George is up in Oregon looking@vocalbooth.com he's there with Freddie Gaitley and they've been working together on something. Some secret sauce, let's say. What's happening, George? Speaker B: Well, you know, at first I thought it was kind of be secret for a while. Freddie's like, hey, man, we're ready to go. We're ready to talk about this, right? Speaker C: We're nimble. Speaker B: How are you doing today, man? Speaker C: I'm doing great, George. Speaker B: We've had an interesting couple of days here. Freddie brought me up to meet up with the whole team here. There's 13 guys that work here@vocalbooth.com, and I've gotten to work and collaborate with the whole team. : Is guy still there? Speaker C: Oh, Guy. We put Guy out to pasture a few years ago. So he's enjoying his grandchildren. : Did you take him out behind the barn? Speaker C: We haven't not quite that far. But he's enjoying his grandchildren and enjoying retirement. : All right. Yeah, we liked working with Guy. Speaker C: Yeah, Guy's a great dude. Speaker B: Yeah. So the journey begins where you guys know me. I've been working with all the products that are out there. Right. I've dealt with all the booths. I know what works, what doesn't. I have my own opinion about the pros and cons of all the different products. That was three or four months ago. I reached out to really nobody, just, hey, vocal booth. Speaker C: Put it out there. Speaker B: I put it out there and I said, you guys be interested in collaborating or just chatting with me about what could be done to your booths to make them go to that extra mile, that extra 20% or that last bit that will make it go from good to great acoustically. And Freddie answered my call. He had a zoom meeting with me really quickly. We had a great chat and flash forward a couple months later, here we are. Speaker C: Here we are inside of one of these vocal booths that's all treated out. And George the tech approved. Speaker B: Yeah, we're in a four x six vocal booth. The ceiling is just under maybe just under 7ft. And typically the vocalbooth dot coms are treated with well, you tell us a little bit about the design of these booths and how they've been built and the philosophy behind them over the last 20 or so years. Speaker C: Yeah, absolutely. So we service a whole bunch of different markets. Of course, people call up that are looking to do the voiceover thing. Voice acting, long form, short form narrations. And then music and then testing or big facilities, education, industrial projects. There's all secret industrial projects that we can't talk about. : Do you have, like, defense contracts? Like, you have to sign in? Speaker C: I can't confirm or deny. We might have some boots in Guantanamo Bay, we might not. I don't know. There's a lot of companies. We waterproof it. We don't ask. What you're going to do inside your Vocal booth is your business and the CIA's business. Yeah, which is everybody's business. We never know exactly who's going to come in. So we offer all kinds of different levels of isolation, different layers of treatment. What we tried to do is kind of have a one shot fits most type of situation with, like, our Gold Series. So we offer nearly floor to ceiling pyramid, acoustic foam, silent ventilation, over 200 different sizes of booths, custom heights, anything that somebody might really need for their specific recording purposes. And then we can also scale up or down for the amount of isolation that they're going to need. So if it's just something in a really quiet room, we can go with something like a Silver Series. Normal office environment is going to be like a single wall Gold Series. Then we go up to, like, a platinum, which is our double wall. And then we've even got another platinum plus, which we start to put in layers of mass loaded vinyl and do a lot of crazy testing and things like those in those booths for really stringent use cases. Speaker B: More industrial, maybe. Yeah. So I got to know their product. I mean, I've been in and I've helped move and I've listened to and I've tuned all these booths. : I think you and I have a history with Vocalbooth.com just being here in the US. Andrew, I'm pretty sure you've never been in a specific Vocal booth.com. Speaker B: Booth? Speaker A: No, I've been in the quiet one. : Okay. Speaker A: The one with the quiet name. Speaker C: Yeah, right. : The name which we shall not say. Speaker A: Correct. Yes. : Right. Because I've owned one, which I guess I should admit I sold for a profit. Speaker C: Outstanding. That's what we do, too. That works out. Speaker A: Yes. Speaker B: You're on the same page. : Right. To me, what Vocalbooth.com is is very effective, especially for the price point and good finish. It's like a good looking booth, I guess. We won't talk specifically about others, but it's just like, obviously they hold their value plus. Speaker B: I can say what attracted me to their product. The first time, rather accidentally, I guess, is I was at a client's house and she had a I think it was a four x no, it might have been a four x six. And I was in the room setting up gear and tuning it and listening to the record, and I was like, let's do a test now with the ventilation on. And she said it's on. And I said, really? And she said, yeah. And then I reached up to the vent and put my hand up, and I was like, oh, it is on. And I was really amazed and impressed with the attention to the ventilation that was being paid, because that is where everybody else is falling short, like, very much so is ventilation. They're either running too many fans, too quick, or too slowly or not enough, or you know what it is? They don't run a big enough duct. These guys are running a six inch duct. And does that start in the Gold series? Speaker C: Yeah. In the Gold Series. Right now, the Silver series used to have it, but the Gold series and the Silver series kind of alert a little bit. And now we have a brand new Silver that's out there. It's got a little bit less airflow, but in doing a little bit less airflow, we can go down to a smaller vent, but more of like an integrated system. We've also changed the price point and stuff to be very approachable. Speaker B: The silver is brand new. They just launched a new version of it. And the ventilation is 100% integrated into the ceiling. It's a very simple but elegant solution. And there's some lighting in the ceiling, too. Very cool. But their bigger ones go with this bigger duct. And so bigger duct means slower airflow, more volume, but slower. That means quieter. And it's just a much quieter solution than everybody else. So that was always impressive to me. But really, at the end of the day, when I emailed them, they were open to talk to me. First of all, have a dialogue, we chatted. I could just tell by the vibe that we were kind of getting along on the same page. They're in Bend, Oregon, which is like, to me, a dream outdoor place to go. I've always wanted to go. So all these things came together and they're like, why don't you come up? We'll try out some things. We're going to start making some panels to test out. And I had no idea how quickly they could not only come up with ideas, but get them made. I would say, hey, we need to put one of these of this size in here. Carl would say, all right, go make me know. Or he would CAD something up and draw it up. And within an hour or two, we would have essentially a finished prototype that we could immediately start testing. Speaker C: We tried to be real nimble with everything that we're doing here. Speaker B: It was really neat. : What was the original background of Vocal Booth? Wasn't it? You guys were building houses or parts of I forget what it was. Speaker C: Yeah, actually, Vocalbooth.com started as so many businesses start in a garage. And Calvin Mann, who's the founder here, he started in his mother's garage. He was living there for a while and needed a place to record to keep doing some singing and songwriting and then built kind of a little four x four booth and then put an add online in 1997 and actually got a hit and a sale and then went, oh, my gosh. Now I got to really build one of these for somebody else. And are they even going to like it? And the funny thing is, he took off to deliver it himself to somebody over in I think it was new Jersey. And so he loaded up the u haul truck, the spray glue and the wood, and he was literally finishing the booth as he went across country and doing that in the back of the u haul. Got it to the guy, put it together. The guy was stoked. I still see him at NAB. He comes up every year and then shows me. He's like, hey, I got number one pictures and stuff. And he's been cranking with that thing for over 20 years. So then he came back and started a business and started really working at it. And then for the last 20 years, we're just always, always looking for a way to push it forward, like, whether it be finding better fans, because new fan technology is coming out all the time, so we're always staying ahead of that stuff. New acoustic materials, a better building process, more options, something that just performs better. And that's where, where, when george came up and kind of, you know, do you guys want to know what's wrong with all your well, yeah, of course. Speaker B: This is not news that is taken that well by everybody. : George had tourette. Speaker B: It's not taken as well. I mean, it's not that they'll say, f off, but they just will be like, okay, that's nice. Thank you for being a fan of our product and bye bye. But they were like, no, let's chat. Let's see what you have, what you're talking about. And then what's been really fun is being here physically on site, watching them come up with a product, putting them into play and letting them hear the difference, and they're like, whoa, there's not a subtle difference. They can immediately hear it. And it's been a fun discovery for me as well, because we've used some products I'm familiar with, as well as some other products, substrates and materials that I haven't spent much time working with and discovered some things. It was as much a learning process and like an r and d process for me personally as it was for creating something for them. So that's what's made it super cool. And now we're standing in and one of the key mics we used for all of our tests was a TLM 103. Freddie has one. We also used the rode nt one fifth gen. He also has one of those. And we used an NTG five because we wanted to have a shotgun as well. So we did extensive recording. I've probably spent three or 4 hours setting up different scenarios, different combinations of materials, and different microphones. I recorded all these files, logged it all, and I've got all the tests to prove it. So we can actually hear what these are doing. Speaker A: And I bet yeah, I bet the microphone that was least successful would have been the NTG Five fifth gen. Speaker B: I wouldn't say that's the way to no, I wouldn't say that's true. I would say when comparing those three mics, which I did the most, I was the least impressed with my final output with the NTG five. I liked the sound of the Nt one and the TLM pretty closely, equally, very similarly. And I mean, you know me, I'm big on mic placement. We all are. We always talk about proximity. We talk about being in the sweet spot. We talk about a fist and a thumb or a shock pinky thumb. Right. Right now we are in a four x six booth. We are minimum, I would say, 14 inches away from the mic. We're standing on either side of the mic, facing inward, so we're not close to this mic at all. And I don't know what you guys are picking up on your end. What do you think of the overall tonal balance? Does it sound colored? Does it sound natural? What do you hear? : It sounds pretty not overly weighted on either frequencies, but really no presence of any bumps and there's no bounces, essentially. Speaker B: And there's not really a bounce sound. Speaker A: Which mic are you on now, out of interest? Speaker B: We're on the TLM 103. Yeah. Okay. And I liked using this mic because I always consider this to be the torture test mic for a small booth unforgiving. Every time I get a recording with a 103 and a small, I'm like, oh boy, here we go. And so when Freddie said, I got one of those, I was like, that's we're going to focus on that. And when he also just happened to have the Nt one as well, I said, well, that's a great one to test as well because it's the more affordable entry mic. It's still an excellent mic, just the price point. And so it was just a no brainer to do all our tests with. Speaker C: Those two mics and kind of looking back at when we decided to work together, too. I mean, that's really been our culture and our philosophy on everything, is keep learning, keep moving forward. We're willing to have a conversation with just about anybody, even you, George. It's worked out, though. So it's been, you know, in having a booth that, for instance, the Platinum series, we don't force anybody into studio foam on those ones. It comes with basically just walls that are completely covered in like, an acoustic felt. And then we'll talk to somebody, if they're very much just starting out and they have no idea about how they're going to dress their booth out or something, then, yeah, a good snapshot is saying, okay, let's just get you a bunch of foam in that booth and then you figure it out. When I talk to professionals, somebody who's moving up to having to have that booth, that is, like George would say, the quiet on demand booth, then we'll go ahead and make up like an acoustic package for them. Or we'll just say, hey, listen, you get your booth. We're just going to make it completely covered in the felt. We'll take care of the isolation part, but you will have to work with somebody to get that tuned out to your voice, to your microphone, to whatever that you are doing. So being able to have something kind of right out of the gate that we could do, we can send out somebody confidently and know that this is like George is saying, this is most of the way down the road to being professional, being usable right out of the box. That's really what encouraged us to get together with George and get this thing produced. Speaker B: I mean, this is what I've wanted from any booth manufacturer to do. Right. I wasn't at all picky about necessarily which company it was. I just wanted somebody to pay attention. And when they were so willing to listen and pay attention and try something and then put their money where their mouth is, bring me up here, Freddie. Put me up in his personal short term rental know, so I had a place to stay. They've been feeding know, it's been a nice experience, right? But they took that chance and that risk to try something, experiment. And the results speak for themselves right now. So we have a room that we've just made improvements by simply placing two new panels on the two walls. So it's sort of like a corner we've created with the new panels as well as bolstering the ceiling with a much heavier, thicker panel. So it's like a deeper ceiling cloud on the ceiling. So there's three new panels in here. Grand total is less than two x four. Two x three ish and three ish by four five on the ceiling, something like that. But the difference was dramatic. It was a dramatic improvement. It was just really a big deal. Speaker A: Where was the difference out of interest. Speaker B: So for me, the difference is in two main areas. One of them is just the general mid range. There was still a little bit of mid range ring that you would get in this room, especially if you got too far away from the mic. Like, if you're in the sweet spot of the mic, you were fine. If you wanted to relax, get back off the mic. And this is really a big thing for video game producers and engineers that are always acting the actor to stand back from the mic, give us some more space. That's where these booths, they don't hold up well. It gets very boxy. There's too much resonance because the two inch foam on the walls can't control much energy below roughly 1000 Hz. After that, they don't do that much. So what we've done is we've now focused treatment that's broadband and now can work much below 1000. It even goes deep enough that it seems to deal with down to at least as low as my voice will go, which is roughly 80. It flattens that out. And the back of a TLM 103 is going to be sensitive at low end. Right. Because when you have low end, it's going to be essentially an omni mic, right. Like cardioid only matters for mid to high frequencies. Right. Speaker C: Robert? : Generally, microphones, even omni mics are more directional, often in more one direction, and then as the frequencies go down, they become truly omni. Speaker B: Yeah. So these mics are the back of them is always a big problem. They're going to pick up any buildup. We've killed that low end buildup with these panels. And so it changes the character of the mic to something way more linear. Like you were saying, it sounds more linear, it's not boomy, and it has just a more natural tone. And so that was the goal. The goal was to do that, but then the next goal was to make it so vocal. Booth sales guys and everybody can just say, here's the package. We know that if you do this, we have not the numbers to prove it, we have the tests to prove it. Right. We did a lot of recording so that it's hard to back this stuff up with science, I should say. With numbers. Speaker C: With numbers, yeah. Speaker B: With specs, it's just very hard to back it up. But when you literally record somebody and play it back, it's an obvious improvement. Speaker C: And that's always really been a big thing for us, is like, I mean, somebody needs to get their booth and be stoked with it. I mean, that's the beginning of our next sale. Our future sales is really the person who's getting the booth needs to be happy. It needs to do what they expect it to do, and it needs to be just like a valuable piece of their studio and of their career. I got to say, we weren't completely ignorant to who you were, and I'd followed you online and stuff for a long time, too. We all were familiar with your videos. I think we may have met briefly once at NAB or something, too, but never really got to have. And a lot of my clients and stuff, too did go and they worked with George. And so I would hear know, oh, George got this booth and he loved it, or George got this booth and he had to do some things to it and now we really love, you know, we kind of knew what was going on there when we developed these panels and stuff. After a few of our zoom calls and trading back and forth some emails, everybody kind of looked at it and went, well, is that really going to I don't know, who is this guy and is this going to work? And then we installed them, we got them up there and then everybody walked by them and then went, whoa, whoa. Like even just out in the factory went, wow, these panels are crazy. And then so it became grabbing everybody from around the factory and going, oh, you guys got to check this out, look at what this thing is doing and stuff. So everybody was super on board and really excited to put together a few booths and to get some testing going and to invite George down. And we're really thrilled with the product that we have to offer. Speaker B: And I'll say one more thing. Another thing was a client had recently gotten one and he couldn't say more about the customer service experience, how helpful you guys were. I had more than one person tell me how you really seem to get it like what's important, what the priorities are. You listen to their needs, very attentively. And that was, to me important. That was really mean. You know, we're all about service. George the Tech is all about service. We're all about working with performers. Speaker C: Right. Speaker B: And you guys do that all day. Yeah. : So the George the Tech vocal booth option, what if I have a vocal booth and I'd like to upgrade it? Is it possible to just buy the option and self install or I don't know, or what's required? Speaker C: You bet you so that's really a good question. And when we were looking at designing something like this, it had to, number one, be extremely easy to install. So we've come up with a way that you'll see that's very easy to install and depending on what height you're at, too, it doesn't require any tools and you can just get it dialed into your space, your height, your microphone. So it's not even just like it's pretty much a one size fits all because it's so adjustable. Speaker B: Right. Speaker C: And then the way that we've been building our booths for probably about the last five or six years, we could retrofit any gold series very easily with no extra tools or anything. They just call up. We could absolutely fit it right in. Speaker B: You don't have to screw anything into the wall. No, not at all. Speaker C: And then if we did our platinum series, any of our platinum series would be ready to go for that one. So again, like modularity and upgradability, it's all there in the value. No forced into any kind of a new booth and no planned obsolescence for what we've been doing. Speaker B: And these products would obviously work in other products as well. I mean, they would work. The principle is going to be the same. It works particularly well in this booth because the walls are already treated with a two inch thick pyramid foam. So what we're installing is actually over top of the existing foam. So you're getting this hybrid of material, and it ends up adding up to more than almost six inches thick. And that's another reason it's so incredibly effective. : What's the inside space? That's kind of residual left over? It's six inches thick times two, because you got two walls, so you're losing almost a foot. Speaker B: Yeah. So, like, looking directly in front of me, I got my hand on one of the panels, and that's really directly behind our mic. It's like eight inches behind the mic right now. And then to my left on the shorter wall, we're facing the wide wall. On the shorter wall is the other panel, and they're horizontal, not vertical, and they're centered right on the mic. So equidistant top and bottom, above and below the mic. So you're focusing all of that treatment where it needs to be right on the mic itself. And that's why I think it works so exceptionally well. And then the panel on the ceiling is of a similar well, essentially same design, and we're both about 6ft. And so that panel, even though it hangs down four inches, is still a good six to seven inches above our heads right now. So it doesn't feel claustrophobic or cramped. It still has a decent feeling. And that panel on the ceiling takes care of the pressure zones. I've been giving them, like, a crash course on some of the acoustic properties of spaces and chambers and dealing with pressure zones and room modes and all this stuff, because that's what it comes down to. But we don't have to all understand the science of it. It's just cool to visualize and show them on a computer, like, okay, here's where these areas are, and here's what we need to do. Speaker C: And it's been so cool to talk to somebody who has a practical understanding of that. Because I can't tell you how many times over the years we get a call from somebody who they have no idea what they're talking about. But they've read all these buzzwords or they're trying to get something for tech. Told them that they need to get this. Speaker B: Yeah, they're hung up on some they're. Speaker C: Hung up on stats. They're hung up on some things. It's like, in the end of the day, what does it really mean? And that's also, like, even just how we explain to some clients. They'll say, how much isolation? What's the NTC rating? What is the STC rating of your booth? And you're like, well, what are you dealing with? Let's just start right there. Speaker B: What's your source? Speaker C: And then showing them some videos from some clients and being like, here's a guy with some construction right outside his room. Or a leaf blower, like the nemesis of the voiceover world. It's like, oh, these people are they got leaf blowers out there. And then they walk inside their booth, and it's good to go. So that kind of real world application and also, that's really a big thing of like, you're talking about our customer service and the way that we conduct our sales is we do just see ourselves as consultants. All of our sales guys are going to have teachers hearts and we never go for the kill. I mean, it's not just about selling a booth. It's about creating a long term client. And that's worked out really wonderful for us. Speaker A: Yeah, I mean, the whole thing about all this is it really is a dark art, the whole treatment and acoustics in a booth. Half the time, if you build your own booth, you either get lucky or you don't get lucky. But I guess with your one you don't have to worry about tossing the coin and hoping you get lucky. Speaker B: Because the idea is with this improvement, there's a very predictable good. We know this works and it's just on my own. I haven't had the time and space tools, resources to do this type of experimenting. Like I could have done it over the period of time. But the fact that I could stay here for a couple days, focus on this, have people making things for me, let's make some of those boom done. It's just been an awesome experience and really a great learning process too. Speaker A: So what about shipping? If you're not in America, what's the furthest afield? Speaker C: Yeah, no, we do a lot all over the world. We do a lot of things even for know, Amazon, intel and, you know, there's things will be in Dubai, all over India. We just sent out stuff from Japan and Singapore. We do a lot to Australia. We used to do a lot more to the UK. We did lose a UK distributor out there about six, seven years ago, just to kind of an unfortunate accident. But we can ship anywhere. Yeah, we ship all over the world. We do international freight. We are confident with being able to be the importer as well for people. So we do are able to do that. We can go ocean freight, we can go air freight, and we can get usually a pretty darn good competitive rate even with doing that. Speaker A: Do you have distributors in each of these zones that you're talking about? Speaker C: No, we don't. Anybody can call up vocalbooth.com and talk to an international sales specialist anytime. And we'll just work directly with you and then see it all the way through the process as well. So things are getting ready for shipments here. We'll start talking to what's it going to go through once it gets through customs. We'll try to get ahead of all that process, get them all the paperwork that they need, and then we can even see them all the way through, even taking care of the clients duties and customs so that they don't have to have another intermediary in between. Speaker B: That's what is so great. I mean, their willingness to deal with logistics, not. Every company wants to deal with that logistics, or if they do, they do it poorly. Their handling of the logistics. And that painful part is another reason to look at these guys when you're looking at products, because it really makes the difference. Having somebody to deal with all that stuff is very frustrating at times, especially customs and port and the last mile delivery and all that stuff. It's a lot to deal with. So you guys doing that in house is really great. Speaker C: Absolutely. And it doesn't stop there. As soon as we get it in and we actually get it there, we tell people that sometimes we can't always control the very last mile of a booth like that. Something might show up. You'll have to tell people, hey, worst case scenario, a giant truck is going to show up in front of your house with a driver who may or may not speak the same language and might be frustrated and have no idea what's going on. Don't worry, that's completely normal. Just call me right away and we'll show them a little video. We'll video chat with the person and we'll help you over that one. And then once they get the pieces in there too, don't hesitate. Just give us a quick call, quick text. We can take care of something on FaceTime, even on a Saturday. And just we want you to be able to get that booth up and. Speaker B: Get you guys aren't that frustrated, so big and so busy that you can't make the time to do that. Speaker A: It's very individual work, which is really important. There's another product that I was having a look at, your website, that fascinated me as well, which was the let me think. Speaker B: I know what it is. Speaker A: You're guessing me, aren't you? Yeah, I know what it is. Speaker B: The vo one. Speaker A: Yeah, that looks really interesting. Speaker C: Yeah, the vo one. It first came out of a trip to NAB where we had our booths set up at our space. And we always had like a 20 x 20 space with several booths, but we were like, I don't think anybody knows what's in these booths. We look like another something. These could be meeting rooms or anything. So I asked Carl, our production manager, I said, hey, can you whip me up a mockup of what would be an inside corner of a booth so I can put it on the outside? I can hang up some micro phones, some guitars. It'll be pretty colors, pretty cool. It's just a cutaway. Speaker B: Exactly. Speaker C: And people can kind of get the idea before they even go inside the booth of what it is. And we had people coming up and saying, okay, yeah, that's great that you do the booth, but could I get just this? Because I just have an office and I just need this. I'm not ready to come into an entire room. I don't care. I love the way this sounds. And then they'd walk inside and it was a pyramid studio foam that was just kind of a wedge. And they'd walk up there, and even in that show environment, all of a sudden they go, whoa, the sound changes right here. This is amazing. My voice sounds better and everything. And you're like, oh, yeah, this is going to be a product that we're going to figure out and stuff. Speaker B: How long has it been shipping now? Speaker C: We did that right in I believe it was in 2020 that we started that. And that was the other thing, too, is that there's so many people were going home and needing to record from home. And the other thing is we'd always looked at, how could we possibly get away from that giant freight truck that's going to show up and create all kinds of confusion? Is there any way we can get something upsable? So we kept looking at going from those big panels that were just a mockup to finally we have this foam core and this way of putting this thing together where it just velcros together, but then it gets very rigid. It works really well. It still has, like, you would say that vocal booth sexiness to it. It has a functionality and it sounds really good. And so that's really where that one was born. We had a local guy here who's in a rock band. He was not touring at the moment. He was like, hey, do you have something I could pop up in my studio right now to do vocals? Because I don't really need a four, but I'm like, there's another client, we need to talk to him. So we got one over to him really quickly. That was Christian Martucci, and he does Stone Sour and Corey Taylor. And so in his home studio, we popped one up, he started doing his vocals, and he said immediately he was recording with an SM Seven, b all of his vocals in there. And all of a sudden he went, oh, dang. I was able to bring my nice microphones back out. Yeah, I didn't realize how much this SM Seven sucked until I was able to get my Neumann back out and start doing these vocals. Speaker B: Mic is part of the equation. It's kind of like acoustics is to photograph. Acoustics are to the microphone as lighting is to the camera. And you can use the good camera when you got the good lighting. And you can use the great mics when you have the good acoustics. Yeah. Speaker C: So that's been a great product. Again, we say it doesn't provide isolation, but if you got a quiet spot, you can pop this up anywhere. It's helped a lot of people get going on voiceover, or even, I think, Mark Preston. When his house got trashed by the hurricane, he called me up because he has been a long term vocal booth client. And he was like, oh, man. I went in there and my vocal booth is molded. I'm going to have to get a new one, and my whole house is I'm going to have to get all new gear. It's a mess. And so I said, oh, where are you right now? He's like, I'm at a hotel. And I said, I'm going to send you a vo one. So popped him one over there and he was like, popped it right on up in his hotel room and just was able to keep working and keep going. Something that's only about 80 pounds and folds down into four Ups boxes. And right now we're shipping those all across the US. At no charge. And then we can even ship them into Canada as well. Speaker B: Cool. Speaker A: Yeah, they look really good. Speaker C: Thank you. Speaker A: Very nice. Funny you should mention Mark Preston. I've been communicating with him over the last day or so. Speaker C: Yeah, mark's great. He's really built up his community over there. Just a real nice, safe place, I think also for people trying to learn a place where they're not getting hawked wares all the time. I appreciate he'll call me out every now and then on one of his groups and say, you know, I think Freddie could answer this and stuff. So I kind of wait for the invitation. But it's always a nice being able to jump in and give somebody some practical advice. And sometimes that advice is like you said, hey, just jump in your closet and get started. Speaker B: Get going. Speaker C: You don't need an $8,000 booth to begin with. You're just starting out. Get your training, get your stuff, and then kind of figure out what you need past there. Speaker B: Yeah. When you give the right advice, when you create trust, then people will keep coming back to you. Speaker C: That's important. Speaker B: That's the key. Yeah, that must be our issue. Hey, Freddie. It was awesome. I'm glad you could cop into this booth with me. Speaker C: Yeah, thanks for inviting me. Speaker B: Chat with my pals around the world. Speaker C: No, it's really great to introduce you. Speaker B: But Andrew is in Melbourne, Australia. Speaker C: Excellent. Speaker B: Sorry, Robbo is not here. Robo is in Sydney. Okay, great. Speaker C: Yeah, we just did a really big thing down there to University of Sydney. Lots of multiple diamond series boots and stuff. Speaker B: Very cool. Speaker C: You can see that on the gallery section of our website. And they have a very cool setup. Speaker B: Nice. And then Robba Marshall in Chicago. So, yeah, we wrap the globe when we do this show. Speaker C: Wonderful. Speaker B: Finding the time to do it is the hard part. Yeah. Speaker C: Well, great. Speaker B: Exactly. Speaker C: It's wonderful to be a part of it. And nice to chat with you guys. I appreciate it.  

   Singing since he was a child, Mark Preston took every opportunity he could to sing for those who would listen and those who believed in his talent. Starting at the age of 11, Mark carried his singing through school and then decided to enlist.  Joining the Air Force was Mark's first stop on his way to being a top performer.  His talent earned him accolades when he was selected as the Air Force's finest vocalist of 1975, and then toured with Tops in Blue.   This elite group is made up of the Air Force's top 20, most versatile entertainers.   During his time in the Air Force, Mark was awarded the American Spirit Honor Medal as well as the Air Force Commendation Medal.    Mark went to open for Phyllis Diller for over 10 years and was part of world known Lettermen. He continues to be a headline for the finest cruise ships sailing. This podcast lays out Mark's rise to his professional career for over 55 years.

Fraser McKevitt, Head of Retail and Consumer Insight at Kantar talks to Ian King about grocery prices and developing trends in our shopping habits. Plus, chief executive and co-founder of GAIL's Bakery, Tom Molnar discusses how the rising price of flour has affected his business. Ian's also joined by the boss of train ticketing app Seatfrog, which has raised 6 million pounds in its latest funding round, and Mark Preston from commercial property group Grosvenor talks about diversifying its portfolio.

On today's episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to American tanker trucking badass Taylor Barker about life on the road and his music. He talks about trucking wastewater out of East Palestine, Ohio, his view of the tanker market, in-cab surveillance, ghosts and we'll hear his song “What I Wouldn't Give.”StreetDrone is on a mission to automate yard logistics. We'll talk to StreetDrone's founding team of Mike Potts and Mark Preston about how they intend to revolutionize the industry. Lose your freight, you're going to need an excuse. Reed Loustalot is here to share how he's bringing visibility to capacity and excuses to late drivers through his company LOST FR8.Plus, cooking in the cab; horn pumps for kids; a day in the life of a driver; and more. Visit our sponsorWatch on YouTubeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

On today's episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to American tanker trucking badass Taylor Barker about life on the road and his music. He talks about trucking wastewater out of East Palestine, Ohio, his view of the tanker market, in-cab surveillance, ghosts and we'll hear his song “What I Wouldn't Give.”StreetDrone is on a mission to automate yard logistics. We'll talk to StreetDrone's co-founder Mark Preston about how they intend to revolutionize the industry. Lose your freight, you're going to need an excuse. Reed Loustalot is here to share how he's bringing visibility to capacity and excuses to late drivers through his company LOST FR8.Plus, cooking in the cab; horn pumps for kids; a day in the life of a driver; and more. Visit our sponsorWatch on YouTubeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

Some of the Supply Chain Now's teams favorite episodes are conversations featuring longtime friends who have achieved amazing things in their personal and professional lives. This episode features one of those special colleagues, Mark Preston, Founder and CEO of Lean Applications.Mark is a published author, a continuous improvement guru, and a sought-after keynote speaker. He has been driving positive change in manufacturing and sales environments for over 30 years, impacting people and organizations in equal measure.In this episode, host Scott Luton welcomes Mark back to the show to discuss:• What Lean really means to him, and what kinds of waste it truly eliminates• His five-step checklist to help organizations reinvigorate their Continuous Improvement Programs in 2023• How we can all resist the ‘drama' and become more focused and productiveAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3zKRLyLSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q3 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comWEBINAR- 3 Ways to Future-Proof your Shipping for 2023 and Beyond: http://bit.ly/3A6CSYrWEBINAR- Balancing Cost, Risk, and Sustainability in the Midst of Uncertainty: http://bit.ly/3kYufuyThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/living-engaged-attitude-lean-applications-1076

The New Warehouse welcomes Mark Preston, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at StreetDrone, to discuss autonomous driving in logistics. Mark has a background in mechanical engineering, Formula 1, and designing dangerous goods containers. Mark leverages this unique background to solve the complex challenges of autonomous driving. Be sure to tune in to learn about StreetDrone's autonomous solutions and to hear Mark's thoughts on when we will see self-driving technology at scale. Get on demand labor from Veryable with zero fees for the first month by signing up here. Want to get a shoutout on a future show and help support our podcast? Find your option here.

Part one of our interview with former Techeetah team principal Mark Preston and commercial director Keith Smout about why the team couldn't get the finance needed to be on the season 9 grid, their thoughts on their former partner DS Automobiles jumping ship to Penske, and more.

Mark Preston is world know for his powerful and beautiful singing voice. Actually, he is quite funny too and tells jokes as good as any comedian. In this heartwarming podcast, Mark shares his Polish family's traditional Christmas gatherings and how he continues those to this day. I have known Mark for over 30 years and this was the first time I heard his sincere emotional heart and love of his beautiful Christmas memories and traditions. What a beautiful podcast from a man who shares the joy of music eveywhere he goes. Honored he calls me his friend.

Matt speaks with Mark Preston, Executive Trustee and CEO of Grosvenor, on this week's episode. Grosvenor is a 340 year-old family office and commercial property business in the UK, owned by the Grosvenor family.

Matt speaks with Mark Preston, Executive Trustee and CEO of Grosvenor, on this week's episode. Grosvenor is a 340 year-old family office and commercial property business in the UK, owned by the Grosvenor family. Their young patriarch and Chair, Hugh Grosvenor, is the Duke of Westminster. Matt reflects that this kind of business longevity is nearly unrelatable in the real estate investment business, where the time horizon is so often three, five, or at max, fifteen, year holds.Mark delves into what long-termism means from Grosvenor's perspective, particularly around the issues and responsibilities surrounding carbon and community benefits for property owners.He emphasizes that while there is growing opportunity to invest in environmentally sound real estate, it is imperative to do so, if investors and developers are going to be responsible citizens. These long-term real estate investments and developments have the potential to make a significant impact socially and environmentally — as well as financially. Mark emphasizes that long-termism is less about planning to buy and own a property for 350 years than it is about building a positive and durable reputation. ResourcesMark Preston | LinkedInGrosvenorAFIRE

Matt speaks with Mark Preston, Executive Trustee and CEO of Grosvenor, on this week's episode. Grosvenor is a 340 year-old family office and commercial property business in the UK, owned by the Grosvenor family. Their young patriarch and Chair, Hugh Grosvenor, is the Duke of Westminster. Matt reflects that this kind of business longevity is nearly unrelatable in the real estate investment business, where the time horizon is so often three, five, or at max, fifteen, year holds.Mark delves into what long-termism means from Grosvenor's perspective, particularly around the issues and responsibilities surrounding carbon and community benefits for property owners.He emphasizes that while there is growing opportunity to invest in environmentally sound real estate, it is imperative to do so, if investors and developers are going to be responsible citizens. These long-term real estate investments and developments have the potential to make a significant impact socially and environmentally — as well as financially. Mark emphasizes that long-termism is less about planning to buy and own a property for 350 years than it is about building a positive and durable reputation. ResourcesMark Preston | LinkedInGrosvenorAFIRE

Today we really get into the weeds. Get your inner Formula One and Formula E nerd tuned in with Mark Preston. Mark is right at the top of his game, he founded Super Aguri in less than 100 days, worked at McLaren as Principal Designer and is now CEO of Formula E team, Techeetah. He's the founder of StreetDrone and acts as Chief Strategy Officer and advisor to Oxford University. This episode is powered by our podcast sponsors at https://motusone.com/ - check them out for all your global event transportation needs! If you use them, and tell them you found them through The MotorMouth Podcast, you can get up to 20% off your first booking!Subscribe to MotorMouth on YouTube for loads more content: https://bit.ly/3qVXP0RJoin our charity karting event here: www.motormouthkartrace.comFollow MotorMouth:Twitter - https://twitter.com/MotorMouth_ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/MotorMouth_official/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MotorMouthClub/Website - https://www.motormouth.club/Download our App:iOS - https://apple.co/3scnns2 Android - https://bit.ly/3cf9yU2 Much love,Tim and Tom! Get bonus content on Patreon Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Building Competitive Advantage in a Sustainable World podcast, David Young — BCG Henderson Institute Fellow researching Sustainable Business Model Innovation — interviews Mark Preston, Executive Trustee and Chief Executive at Grosvenor. Grosvenor is a global privately held trustee-owned organization whose operations span urban property, food and AgTech, rural estate management, and support for philanthropic initiatives. The firm's history dates back over 340 years and currently manages over £11 billion in assets under management across its portfolios. Beneficial ownership of the firm remains with the Grosvenor family, the Duke of Westminster being the primary beneficiary. Mark's three-decade-long career at Grosvenor has spanned continents, taking him from the UK to Hong Kong and San Francisco, before returning to the UK in 2006 to head up Grosvenor's property business as Chief Executive. David and Mark discuss how Grosvenor's unique legacy and governance structure has facilitated managerial decision-making from a long-term perspective on not only financial returns but sustainability and stakeholders as well. In the latter half, they discuss how Grosvenor made the pivot to new lines of business beyond real estate, and where the frontier of sustainable business model innovation is today. *** About the BCG Henderson Institute The BCG Henderson Institute is the Boston Consulting Group's think tank, dedicated to exploring and developing valuable new insights from business, technology, economics, and science by embracing the powerful technology of ideas. The Institute engages leaders in provocative discussion and experimentation to expand the boundaries of business theory and practice and to translate innovative ideas from within and beyond business. For more ideas and inspiration, sign up to receive BHI INSIGHTS, our monthly newsletter, and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Clica aqui para começares o teu podcast com o Riverside.fm -> https://bit.ly/grava_em_todo_o_ladoHá dias em que nada faz sentido, e este fim-de-semana foi uma coleção deles. A Beatriz, o João e o nosso convidado especial Mark Preston analisam todos os acontecimentos de uma corrida repleta de fenómenos do Entroncamento, em que Carlos Sainz e o seu cabelo esvoaçante foi o principal protagonista.Esbardalhanço: https://youtu.be/d5tkSaaH1BUJunta-te ao nosso campeonato de Fantasy F1!https://fantasy.formula1.com/app/#/league/44992Código de acesso: 1503bc0c42Segue o Domingos no Twitter @DomingosPodcastOuve este podcast na tua app favorita! https://bit.ly/DomingosF1PodcastiTunes http://bit.ly/DomingosnoApplePodcastsSpotify https://bit.ly/DomingosF1PodcastYoutube http://bit.ly/DomingosnoYoutube

Sean Callanan chats with DS TECHEETAH CEO Mark Preston about his career in motorsport that has seen him work in F1 and now running his own Formula E team. Learn how Formula E started and how the sport is growing in reach while promoting sustainability to new fans.  Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/mark-preston-ds-techeetah/ 

Singing since he was a child, Mark Preston took every opportunity he could to sing for those who would listen and those who believed in his talent. Joining the Air Force was Mark's first stop on his way to being a top performer. His talent earned him accolades when he was selected as the Air Force's finest vocalist of 1975, and then toured with Tops in Blue. This elite group is made up of the Air Force's top 20, most versatile entertainers. During his time in the Air Force, Mark was awarded the American Spirit Honor Medal as well as the Air Force Commendation Medal. Country Music Hall of Famer Tennessee Ernie Ford so aptly put it, "Cock your pistols, there will be no stopping this young man", and there hasn't been. From his string of impressive performances at one of Los Angeles' oldest clubs, The Horn, Mark decided to make his next career move to Las Vegas. Mark Preston became a featured performer at The Dunes, The Silverbird, The Marina and The Sahara hotels. Preston also performed on Harrah's stage in Reno and in Lake Tahoe. Variety magazine dubbed him "one of the finest entertainers in show business". With several appearances on the hit series Vega$, as well as being the stand-in and photo double for the show's star, Robert Urich, Mark went on to do guest appearances on several network specials. Again, none of this went unnoticed as Mark would find himself moving again for another opportunity to expand his already growing career. Because of his acting on television and his singing, the Indiana native was asked to co-host The Bob Braun Show, a syndicated variety show originating in Cincinnati, Ohio. Mark proved his versatility when he joined the Braun Show. While he was performing on the Bob Braun Show, he was asked to open for the First Lady of Comedy, Phyllis Diller. "I love to refer to Mark Preston as my protégé", said Ms. Diller. "He has one of the strongest, most beautiful voices I have ever heard. He really gets to an audience. He sings, acts, emotes, is handsome...everything". Mark's unique talent preceded him again, and he was asked to join the world famous recording group, 'The Lettermen'. Mark accepted and he performed for a total of 11 years with the group. During that time, the group recorded several albums and CDs. There was a campaign to put forward the group's most recent recording "New Directions 2010" with the Les Brown Jr. Orchestra, for 3 Grammy nominations. In 2001, the Lettermen were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall Of Fame and in early 2020, the group was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. Mark has performed on over 110 different cruise ship and his a continued headline for all of the premier cruise lines and lets us know how cruising is back.

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For this episode of the eTech podcast Ryan Maughan talks to Mark Preston CEO the DS TECHEETAH Formula-E team and CSO & Co-Founder of autonomous driving business StreetDrone.Mark began his career in Australia where he began working in motorsport designing and building Formula Ford racing cars before deciding to move to the UK to progress a career in Formula 1, initially with Arrows before moving to McLaren and then taking the bold move to start his own team Super Aguri in 2005.Mark was one of the first to see the potential in Formula-E being only the 6th team to enter the championship whilst it was being set up again under the Aguri banner.Mark is now the CEO of DS TECHEETAH one of the most successful teams in the Formula-E championship. As if that wasn't enough Mark also co-founded an autonomous vehicle business Streetdrone.Mark and Ryan discuss motorsport and Mark's career history, where he came from and the successes and challenges that led him to where he is today. They talk about Formula-E in depth how the championship and cars have evolved and what is happening in the next season.We will be doing a separate episode discussing Streetdrone so keep your eyes out for that in the future! Mark Preston LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markpreston/DS TECHEETAH Corporate Website: https://www.dstecheetah.com/Streetdrone Corporate Website: https://www.streetdrone.com/Ryan Maughan LinkedIn profile – https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-maughan-a2893610/eTech website – https://www.etech49.comFollow eTech49 on social media:LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/etech49-limitedTwitter – https://twitter.com/acexryan

The start of 2021 has seen widespread waterlogging in the Great Southern and Esperance regions.Sub-surface drainage, one of many water management options, is not widely adopted, for reasons that will be better understood during this project, with surveys used to understand current grower practice and opinions.Sub-surface drainage, one of many water management options, is not widely adopted, for reasons that will be better understood during this project, with surveys used to understand current grower practice and opinions.In total, the GRDC invests about $2 million nationally in projects addressing waterlogging, with work ranging from the new sub-surface drainage projects through to genetic research.

Today's Global Business Podcast interview is with Mark Preston. With a long history of working with Formula 1 companies Arrows Grand Prix, McLaren, and Borland Racing, Mark founded the Super Auguri Formula 1 team, and more recently founded a Formula E team called TWR Techeetah. Mark is the Automotive Advisor to Oxford University's Saïd Business School. Following his keen interest in vehicle automation and electrification, Mark founded StreetDrone, which provides autonomous, self-driving automotive platforms. Mark discusses the practical state of commercial and private autonomous vehicles. StreetDrone has industrial logistics, shuttle, passenger, and last-mile delivery vehicles on the road, operating globally. Mark gives us his straight-up opinion on the electric vs. hydrogen vehicle debate, and insights into the next stages in the future of mobility towards fully autonomous solutions. To learn more about StreetDrone, you can visit www.streetdrone.com, or https://www.linkedin.com/company/streetdrone/ on LinkedIn, or @streetdrone on Twitter.

St Matts Family member and Senior Director of Partnerships at Compassion UK Mark Preston rounds out our Summer Reads series with a talk based on the book, The Beekeeper of Aleppo. Definitely not one to miss!

Headline singer Mark Preston is back out cruising with RCL on the Symphony of the Seas. He shares the great job that RCL is doing with keeping the guests and crew safe and healthy. Mark also describes the greatest and biggest cruise ship on the seas and the fun YOU WILL HAVE! Mark is a world-class singer having spent years singing with Letterman. His main-stage show will fill you with the warm of great memories of the standard songs we all love. If you ever have an opportunity to see Mark Preston you owe to your ears and soul to hear him sing. he's actually quite funny too!!

Robert interviews Mark Preston the Team Principal at Team DS. They discuss its origins and how Mark got involved early on. They also discuss how some of the technology comes to the consumer market from these vehicles.   There are four reasons to go to  www.fullycharged.show.  Fully Charged Live tickets, local and International event tickets are available there. If you are looking for wonderful suppliers and firms that pass the strict Fully Charged guidelines for sustainability and technology, check them out on our fabulous A-Z guide. Merchandise - We have a brand new selection of sustainable merch on there to. And don’t worry all sales profits go straight back into making the show better. Lastly, Patreon - a huge thank you to all our Patreon supporters, without your help we simply wouldn’t be able to keep you informed with all our content we make. So if you would like to support us, Patreon might be a good fit. But as always no pressure to do so.    So if you have been, thank you for listening.

Jeffrey Young is joined by Mark Preston, Team Principal at DS TECHEETAH, a world-champion team in Formula E. They discuss Formula E and the role it plays in keeping motorsports relevant alongside our changing environmental values. Mark details his reason behind moving from Formula 1 to Formula E as well as his most recent ventures in autonomous vehicles.After a career in Formula 1 in teams such as McLaren and Arrows Grand Prix, Mark moved into Formula E. The DS TECHEETAH Formula E Team is the first team in Formula E history to become double world champions in the series. Mark was a Founding Team Principal of the Formula E series which started in 2014. STREETDRONE, an autonomous car company, rounds off Mark's latest exciting ventures in motorsports, EV and AV.

Mark Preston is a retired world renowned Architect who spends his time self reflecting and soul searching in Fargo, ND. I met him when he came back to school to learn music after not getting the opportunity after all these years. We talk about Souls, Planes of Existence, The Woke Movement, Marxist Ideology, Spirituality, Religion, and the Upcoming Technological Age. Write in to feature your question on the podcast! Fill in the question form below! https://forms.gle/AqMxWLi13HBP1oNh9 Or contact me! email: questionable.answers.pod@gmail.com instagram: @questionable.answers --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/questionableanswers/message

What does it take for a motorsport team to win five Formula E championships? And how do automotive companies translate that success into the electric vehicles we drive every day? We’re kicking off Season 2 of Moore’s Lobby with a guest who will be familiar to motorsports fans across Formula 1 and its electric vehicle counterpart, Formula E.  Motorsports are the ultimate proving ground for automotive technologies. When it comes to electric vehicles, no prototyping in the world can match the rigor—and the excitement—of a Formula E race.  Learn about crucial power design aspects in Formula E, including why the engineers have evolved towards using direct drive motors and one battery rather than two. And did you know that the cars must regenerate around 30% of the energy used during a race through regenerative braking, etc.? And that the drivers must trigger it manually at key moments? Hear the details from an expert who has made a career out of blazing trails.

This week on the Monkeyseat! Mark Preston Team principle of DS Techeetah formula E team joins us to discuss all things Formula E, as well as his time in F1 with Arrows, Mclaren and Super Aguri What's the differences between Formula E and Formula 1? Will the Australian GP happen? When will the season start? and the breaking news coming out of Renault and Mcaren! Who has left the top job? and who is going to Formula E? All this and more answered on your weekly Motorsport fix Special thanks to the guys and girls at F1 Grid talk for having Tom on their panel last week. Follow F1 chronicle on Facebook for the a live race review straight after the race, or subscribe to F1 Grid Talk on your podcast player of choice Tune in to this weeks Monkeyseatpod to get all the news from #F1 #F2 #F3 #Indycar #FormulaE and all the gossip from around motorsport. Thanks to @markpreston3 for given up so much time to talk to us. It is really appreciated. Reach us on the socials @monkeyseatpod Email us on monkeyseatpodcast@gmail.com Catch us on Spotify, Apple Music, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, YouTube, Anchor, Castbox, Radio Public, TuneIn, and Breaker by searching for Monkeyseat Podcast or go to our website www.monkeyseatpod.com for direct links to the show. www.monkeyseatpod.com

Mark Preston, Team Principle at Formula E team DS TECHEETAH shares his Passion.

Judith Matloff teaches crisis reporting at Columbia’s Graduate School of Journalism. She trailblazed safety training for women and media organizations around the world, helping hundreds of journalists survive an increasingly dangerous world.  Over 40 years as a journalist, she has covered top international stories including Rwanda’s genocide, apartheid and the rise of Vladimir Putin. Her essays have appeared in The New York Times Magazine, Forbes, the Financial Times, The Los Angeles Times and The Wall Street Journal. Earlier in her career, Matloff headed the Moscow and Africa bureaus of the Christian Science Monitor and she spent a decade reporting for Reuters from various countries.  Matloff’s latest book, How to Drag a Body and Other Safety Tips You Hope to Never Need, shares expert advice for nearly every conceivable peril. She earlier published No Friends but the Mountains, which drew a link between geography and conflict; Fragments of a Forgotten War, about Angola’s civil war; and Home Girl, which chronicled a Harlem street run by a drug gang. A graduate of Harvard, her work has won the support of the MacArthur Foundation, the Fulbright and Logan Nonfiction programs and Stanford’s Hoover Institution. Get her books!    Mark Preston @PrestonCNN is CNN's Vice President of Political & Special Events Programming and senior political analyst. He hosts "Full Stop with Mark Preston" on SiriusXM POTUS 124. He held my hand through the suck and I will never forget him for that. He is one of my best friends. We had a great chat.  If you aren't paying for a subscription for this podcast then I really hope you will consider it xoxox

In conversation with Mark Preston, Team Principal of Formula E team DS Techeetah, talking about approaches to innovation, persevering in the face of scepticism and DS Techeetah as a good business. Mark also talks about his career journey from starting in Australian motorsport, setting up a Formula One team to being a founding father of Formula E.

TECHEETAH team principal Mark Preston joins host Andrew van de Burgt and The Race's Formula E correspondent to talk about all things electric including the likelihood of multiple races at Tempelhof, the evolution of Team Aguri into a double title winner and working with TWR boss Tom Walkinshaw in Formula 1

Formula E has delivered some of the closest and most exciting racing of any major series in recent years. However there's still one question which needs to be answered: why does Formula E need explaining? Whether it's the technology, the qualifying format or even the races themselves, all too often some of the casual fans have been left scratching their heads.On this special edition of Current Affairs, Alex sits down for an extended interview with Mark Preston, Team Principal of the Techeetah Formula E racing team. They look back at the action in Diriyah and talk about the wider issues around Formula E.

In this month's Battery Metals podcast, regional manager Marcel Goldenberg talks to Mark Preston, Team Principal of the Techeetah Formula E racing team, about battery technology and innovation in the world of electric vehicle racing and its possible applications to the everyday use of EVs, as...

In this month’s Battery Metals podcast, regional manager Marcel Goldenberg talks to Mark Preston, Team Principal of the Techeetah Formula E racing team, about battery technology and innovation in the world of electric vehicle racing and its possible applications to the everyday use of EVs, as...

I love delving into the details of growing houseplants, but this week I’m going back to basics, looking at five houseplants that any newbie grower can get started with. Judy Feldstein of Houseplant411.com joins me to discuss the plants and offer up some tips on their care. Plus, I answer a question about spiny growth on forest cacti with the help of expert Mark Preston. For full show notes, visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/2019/8/2/episode-105-houseplants-for-beginners-part-one

Forest cactus expert Mark Preston returns to talk about propagation, plus Hatiora, Lepismium and Rhipsalis. And I answer a question ahout getting hold of that must-have plant, Christia obcordata aka the butterfly plant.

I am joined by epiphytic cactus expert Mark Preston to talk about how to take care of Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving cacti, aka Schlumbergera and Rhipsalidopsis. And I answer a question about baby spider plants.

In this episode of Not Another Marketing Podcast we talk to SEO consultant Mark Preston about understanding and identifying searcher intent. If you’re having trouble getting your content to convert into business then you may be having trouble with intent. We talk at the different types of intent and how to target it. Websites and services mentioned during the podcast include: Mark Preston SEO A full transcript of this podcast is available here. Get In Touch If you have any questions about the podcast then head over to my website or join me on Twitter.

Mark Preston is a world-class entertainer. He is an ongoing member of the legendary group The Letterman as well as performing his one-man show all over the world. Besides having an outstanding voice Mark specializes in mentoring upcoming singing artists. This podcast includes his advice and how he worked hard to achieve his success. Mark is also very, very funny. Visit markprestonsinger.com to enjoy more of Mark.

Health organizations’ guidelines about PSA screening for prostate cancer can be confusing. Dr. Ross Krasnow discusses how he advises men about the test.   TRANSCRIPT Introduction: MedStar Washington Hospital Center presents Medical Intel, where our healthcare team shares health and wellness insights, and gives you the inside story on advances in medicine. Host: Welcome, everybody, and thanks for joining us today. We’re talking to Dr. Ross Krasnow. He is a urologic oncologist at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Welcome, Dr. Krasnow. Dr. Krasnow: Thank you for having me. Host: So, we’re going to talk about PSA testing for prostate cancer. In 2016, Ben Stiller, the actor, made waves with a blog post titled, “The Prostate Cancer Test That Saved My Life,” in which he encouraged men to learn more about PSA testing, and it was something that he had gone through personally. And, the article also renewed a debate between medical professionals and organizations about the effectiveness of this test. Please explain to us a little bit more about what PSA testing is. Why is there so much debate surrounding this test? Dr. Krasnow: PSA stands for prostate specific antigen. It is a substance that the prostate actually secretes into the ejaculate. The prostate is a sexual organ. It’s not really supposed to be in the bloodstream, but it does leak into the bloodstream in small amounts. When a patient has prostate cancer, PSA will be secreted into the bloodstream at a higher level. Because of how PSA can be elevated in the bloodstream, it can be used as a screening test for prostate cancer, and it has been used successfully as a screening test for prostate cancer. Unfortunately, some of the data that demonstrates the efficacy, or lack thereof, of PSA testing for prostate cancer, is controversial. Specifically, in 2012 the US Preventative Task Force gave PSA testing a grade D recommendation. What that means is that they thought that the benefits of testing did not outweigh the harm, and they did not recommend PSA testing in men. In May of 2017, the US PTF, the US Preventative Task Force, revised their recommendation, and upgraded the recommendation to a grade C recommendation in men between the ages of 55 and 69. What this grade C recommendation means is that the test should be offered based on the professional judgment of the clinician and patient preference. Prostate cancer screening works when used properly, but there are harms. That’s why the Preventative Task Force came out with their recommendation in 2012. And those harms are a false positive rate of 15 percent. That means that 15 percent of men with an elevated PSA may not have prostate cancer at all and undergo unnecessary testing. When I say unnecessary testing, that primarily means a prostate biopsy, and a prostate biopsy can have complications. Also, there is a real risk of overtreatment. Most of the prostate cancer that’s diagnosed with the prostate biopsy ends up being low-grade prostate cancer, also what we call indolent prostate cancer. Yes, under the microscope, the cells are abnormal, and it’s technically called prostate cancer, but it’s unlikely to negatively impact that man’s life in any way. Also, there’s a risk of over-detection of prostate cancer in men who are older with a lower life expectancy. Prostate cancer is a very slow-growing cancer, and it takes 10 to 15 years for it to progress, and maybe even longer for it to cause death. So there’s not a lot of utility in screening and treating older gentlemen. Host:  So, what do current screening guidelines say about PSA tests then? So, for example, like the US Preventative Services Task Force or American Cancer Society? Dr. Krasnow: As I mentioned, the updated recommendations from the US Preventative Task Force give it a grade C recommendation for men between the ages of 55 and 69. This means that a conversation needs to take place between the physician or advanced practice provider ordering the PSA test and the patient to understand the risks and benefits associated with PSA screening. And really, the American Cancer Society and American Urological Association guidelines have a similar emphasis on shared decision-making. The American Cancer Society updated their recommendations in 2016. They recommended that screening should start at the age of 50 after a conversation using shared decision-making takes place. They also recommend screening, specifically African-American men, starting at the age of 45, and they recommend screening patients with a family history of prostate cancer at the age of 40. The American Urologic Association has similar recommendations. They recommend starting screening a little bit later at the age of 55, but again they emphasize the importance of the patient understanding the benefits and harms of screening before undergoing PSA testing. The American Association of Family Physicians hasn’t revised their recommendations in some time, but they do not recommend screening at this time. Host: As a younger male, how is a man supposed to know which guidelines to follow? Dr. Krasnow: There really is no right or wrong guideline to follow. The key is that the patient themselves has to engage in the decision-making process with their provider to decide whether they should undergo PSA testing or not. They need to understand the benefits of PSA testing, that PSA testing can lead to a decrease in the risk of a prostate cancer mortality, but they also need to understand that you have to screen a lot of patients before you save even one person, and the treatment for prostate cancer has its own risks associated with it. One person may feel that they don’t want to undergo that type of test for what they find to be minimal benefit. Another person may say, “You know what? I want to know if I have cancer, and if I have it, I want to treat it, because I don’t want to face the long-term consequences of having a cancer down the line.” The other thing to mention is that the detection of prostate cancer with PSA testing may not impact survival as much as we would expect, but there is a lot of benefit to preventing patients from having progressive prostate cancer that either invades into local structures or becomes metastatic. I’ve certainly seen patients in my practice who have advanced prostate cancer that spreads to other organs and they feel that, had they had testing at an earlier stage, an intervention could have been offered sooner. Host: That makes me wonder, you know, have you seen patients like Ben Stiller, who is a younger male than I guess what is presented in those guidelines to follow, in which this test found the cancer really at the really early stage of their lives, or have you seen patients who went through a biopsy and it turned out that the test was false positive? Dr. Krasnow: I’ve definitely seen both of these types of scenarios. I have a specific patient in mind that I treated. He was a very young gentleman. He was less than 50 years old, who ended up getting a PSA test because he had some urinary symptoms. In reality, based on the strict screening guidelines, he may not have needed a PSA test at all because he was less than 50, but it was warranted because he had some urinary symptoms. His PSA was very, very high. At that point, we did a prostate biopsy on him and it showed only a very small focus of low-risk cancer, but something didn’t make sense. His PSA should not have been that high for having such a low, small focus of cancer on the biopsy. So we had a long discussion about what the next step should be. Should we continue PSA testing? Should we treat? Should we do an MRI? We ended up doing an MRI, which showed an area that was of concern for a higher-risk cancer. We then discussed the potential treatment options, and he elected to undergo a radical prostatectomy using the robotic platform. And at the end of the day, his final pathology was a very high-grade cancer that left unchecked would likely have led to a lethal prostate cancer, so I was very relieved that he had had that PSA test and that we had intervened. On the other side of the spectrum, I’m often referred patients in their 70s, mid-70s or patients who have a lot of medical, what we call comorbidities. That means they have a lot of other medical problems—heart problems, lung problems, vascular problems, and they end up being referred to me for elevated PSA and for a biopsy. And when I meet with them, I say, “You know what? We should not biopsy you because we’re likely to find prostate cancer or likely to find an indolent prostate cancer, but it’s unlikely to ever affect you in your lifetime. So, I feel that I have avoided overtreatment in many patients as well. I think the key is to be smarter about testing, being more selective. Host: How do you advise men regarding prostate cancer screening and do you find the test valuable, or do you think more men are harmed than helped because of false positives? Dr. Krasnow: Let’s not forget that prostate cancer is by far the most common cancer in men. Over 160,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year, and it’s the number 2 cause of cancer death in men with 26,000 men dying of prostate cancer each year. This number is really comparable to breast cancer in women. Since the inception of PSA testing, there has been a sharp decrease in prostate cancer mortality. Approximately 1 out of 7 men in the US will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime, and nearly 2.8 percent of men will die from the disease. We’ve discussed how PSA testing can decrease prostate cancer mortality and that treatment is associated with better survival over just watching it, so yes, I think that we definitely can help patients through PSA testing, but we can cause harm if we test the wrong patients. So, we really need to engage in smarter PSA screening. I think an important key is the shared decision-making so that patients really understand the benefits and risks associated with testing. I think we need to be smarter about screening patients who are at an increased risk of prostate cancer, such as African-American and those who have had a close family member with prostate cancer. I think that it’s reasonable to start screening even at an earlier age, such as 50 or below, and I think that there is now data that suggests that a low PSA at the age of 50 may suggest that you don’t need any further testing, and so I think that is something that’s coming down the line. It’s important that we don’t test patients who have a life expectancy of less than 10 years because they’re really unlikely to derive any benefit from the testing and any further workup or treatment could definitely result in harm. I really advocate for stopping screening at the age of 70, except in only rare situations where someone is extremely healthy for their age, has a long life expectancy and, for whatever reason, is extremely burdened about the health of their prostate. I think it’s important that we check PSA in men with urinary symptoms, especially before procedures or treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia, like the young gentleman I told you about earlier. Host: Dr. Krasnow, are there certain men who are at risk for prostate cancer and should be screened earlier or more frequently? Dr. Krasnow: Absolutely. There are populations of men who are at increased risk of prostate cancer. Race is strongly correlated with prostate cancer mortality. African-Americans have at least double the incidence of prostate cancer compared to white men. And it’s not only that the incidence is higher. They have an increased risk of high-risk prostate cancer and they have a 2 to 3 times increased risk of dying from prostate cancer, so not only is this a population that’s underrepresented in the medical literature, but they’re at increased risk of having an adverse outcome from prostate cancer, so it’s more important that we screen in that population. Another important population that I talked about earlier is men with a family history of prostate cancer, and when I say family history I specifically mean those who have a father or a brother with prostate cancer. They have a much higher risk of developing prostate cancer, and again, more importantly, a higher risk of dying from prostate cancer. And studies suggest that screening in those patients with a family history may decrease prostate cancer death by 50 percent. We are also developing a better understanding of those who may have an increased genetic predisposition to prostate cancer. For example, one of the most common causes of breast cancer is a gene mutation called the BRCA gene, associated with breast and ovarian cancer in women. And what we’re learning now is that men who have this mutation also have an increased risk of prostate cancer and an increase in lethal prostate cancer. Now we know that men who have a family history of breast cancer in the women in their family should also be more aggressively screened for prostate cancer. Host: So, to me it sounds like the PSA test and the screening, it’s effective. What’s the future for prostate cancer screening? Are there better methods coming down the pipe? Dr. Krasnow: I definitely think that PSA testing is effective when used in a smart fashion in patients who are younger and in patients who are more likely to die from prostate cancer. But the test could definitely be improved. Also, we’re understanding that just because a man has a diagnosis of prostate cancer doesn’t mean that we have to treat them for prostate cancer. We can effectively prevent prostate cancer death by watching the cancer closely. But, there are better methods coming down the pipeline. There’s a lot of interest in earlier screening for prostate cancer, but not yearly screening. There was recently a publication by my colleague, Mark Preston, in the Journal of Clinical Oncology that showed that by essentially screening with a single PSA test at a younger age, if your PSA value is below a certain cutoff, you may never need PSA screening again for the rest of your life, and I think that’s a very exciting proposition to say, OK, at the age of 45 we are going to do one PSA test. If it looks OK, we never have to do it again. That would certainly prevent screening in a large amount of patients, but we’re not there yet. Also, we’re better integrating advanced imaging into the diagnosis of prostate cancer. Specifically, I mean MRI for prostate cancer—magnetic resonance imaging. This type of imaging has increasingly been used in men who had an elevated PSA and have had a negative biopsy, but a scary high-level PSA, and it can be used to see prostate cancer that you can’t see on the ultrasound and detect by routine biopsy. Now there is data that suggests that we may be able to push the MRI into an earlier phase and use it in the screening process, so instead of the process being an elevated PSA leading to a negative biopsy, leading to an MRI, leading to another biopsy, maybe a smarter way to do it is an elevated PSA, leads to an MRI, and then if there is something suspicious on the MRI, then we do the biopsy. This is new because up until recently the MRIs haven’t had a high enough resolution to really see prostate cancer. There’s also better biomarkers for prostate cancer. One is called the 4K score. It uses not just PSA, but PSA that’s found in the blood and PSA that’s further broken down by the body, and it may also be useful in screening patients who have an elevated PSA prior to biopsy to better detect those who may just have a lethal prostate cancer. And, in fact, MRI and these new biomarkers, like the 4K score, have recently been integrated into the NCCN guidelines. So, we’ve made a lot of progress in how to intelligently use PSA testing for the screening of prostate cancer. I think that we have more work to do, but it’s looking even more promising, and I’m hopeful that we can further reduce the burden of screening and the harms of screening through these new technologies. Host:  That is really great news. I especially liked the part where you were telling us about how we can do it just one time at the age of 45 or so, and then never have to do it again. Hopefully, that time will come soon. Dr. Krasnow: I hope so. It’s early data now, but it’s looking like that may be promising. Host: Thank you very much for joining us today. Dr. Krasnow: It was my pleasure. Conclusion: Thanks for listening to Medical Intel with MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Find more podcasts from our healthcare team by visiting medstarwashington.org/podcast or subscribing in iTunes or iHeartRadio.

Grosvenor's group chief executive Mark Preston discusses the company's latest financial results and what lies ahead in 2018 and beyond.

It's a double guest special! Matt Trumpets and Chris Stevens are joined by Spacesuit Media photographer Shivraj Gohil to find out about life behind the lens, and we hear from Techeetah Team Principal Mark Preston days after his team's historic 1-2 finish at the Santiago E-Prix. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mark Preston, the executive editor of CNN Politics, former RNC Chair Michael Steele and many others around Capitol Hill marveled at former Speaker--and current House Democratic Leader--Nancy Pelosi's toughness and political skills. Preston, who also hosts 'Full Stop with Mark Preston' on SiriusXM POTUS, got the rare opportunity to sit down with Pelosi for an in-depth interview. The two talked about the 2018 midterms, Pelosi's long career in the House, her relationship with Trump and much more. Mark Preston joins Michael Steele and Rick Ungar to preview the interview. Full Stop airs Saturday 12:00-1:00 p.m. EST and Sunday 5:00-6:00 p.m. EST.

Mark Preston, a CNN senior political analyst and executive editor of CNN Politics, has a new radio show on SiriusXM POTUS! It's called "Full Stop", and its goal is to give you a break from the 24-hour news marathon and try to flesh out a full story for you. It has more background, more substance and more context to help make you more informed. Mark joins Michael Steele and Rick Ungar to preview the show and his interview with Secretary George Shultz, former Secretary of Labor, Treasury and State. Jordan Fabian, White House correspondent for The Hill, also joined the show to discuss the ongoing feud between President Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.

Em comemoração aos 40 anos de Star Wars, a maior franquia de toda galáctia, resolvemos falar do universo expandido que se encontra no seu ultimo filme, Rogue One - Uma História Star Wars. A trama se passa antes do Episódio IV: Uma Nova Esperança e trata da tentativa de roubo dos planos da Estrela da Morte. No programa de hoje, Marcelo Moura, Jack, Marcos Santigo (Boy) e Ck vão falar sobre o filme. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySVDUw-c3PU Sinopse: Ainda criança, Jyn Erso (Felicity Jones) foi afastada de seu pai, Galen (Mads Mikkelsen), devido à exigência do diretor Krennic (Ben Mendelsohn) que ele trabalhasse na construção da arma mais poderosa do Império, a Estrela da Morte. Criada por Saw Gerrera (Forest Whitaker), ela teve que aprender a sobreviver por conta própria ao completar 16 anos. Já adulta, Jyn é resgatada da prisão pela Aliança Rebelde, que deseja ter acesso a uma mensagem enviada por seu pai a Gerrera. Com a promessa de liberdade ao término da missão, ela aceita trabalhar ao lado do capitão Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) e do robô K-2SO. Gênero: Aventura Direção: Gareth Edwards Roteiro: Chris Weitz, John Knoll Elenco: Alan Tudyk, Anthony Toste, Attila G. Kerekes, Ben Mendelsohn, Diego Luna, Donnie Yen, Felicity Jones, Forest Whitaker, James Earl Jones, James Henri-Thomas, Jimmy Smits, Jonathan Aris, Leigh Holland, Mads Mikkelsen, Mark Preston, Riz Ahmed, Sam Hanover, Yi-wen Jiang Produção: Allison Shearmur, Kathleen Kennedy, Simon Emanuel Fotografia: Greig Fraser Montador: Colin Goudie, Jabez Olssen, John Gilroy Neste SetCast, tem resultado da promoção maluka criada em Cast de Guardiões Vol.2! Participe do #SetCast, deixe sua opinião nos comentários

February is the month we acknowledge LOVE and we also focus on Heart Health. Not too long ago, Dr. Joel Kahn shared that the best indicator of potential heart disease is the Coronary Calcium Scoring test. The most affordable imaging center I found was University Center Imaging (UCI) in Melbourne. So, I scheduled an appointment and took the test. I will be sharing my experience along with UCI Marketing Director, Sharon Abdon, Radiologist, Dr. Mark Preston and Cardiologist, Dr. Rajiv Chandra.

Mark Preston, food writer, blogger, and cookbook author, talks about his encounters with Italian cuisine while growing up in St. Louis, Missouri, and how this experience prompted him to travel to Europe, as he says, 'just to go to Italy to eat!' He also analyzes how the popularization of the Mediterranean diet may have caused a shift in preference from Thai to Italian in Los Angeles, where he now lives. Finally, Mark reveals his thoughts on what, in the fifties, caused the Americans to go crazy for pizza!

Mark Preston, executive editor of CNN Politics, discusses whether he considers himself an executive, journalist, or both, with David Helfenbein on this week's episode of The Gaggle.

This is probably the most consistently mellow set I've done for Warm Focus- relaxed to the point of verging on ambient or new age at times. I hope you enjoy it- this is one to put on in the background and slow down with. First broadcast on BFF.fm on 03 - 23 - 2016. Tracklisting timecodes are relative to that broadcast time, Noon PST. 12:00pm Midcentury Motion by Talkdemonic on Ruins (-) 12:02pm Strength Through Fragility by Clark on Clark (-) 12:04pm The Big Ship - 2004 Digital Remaster by Brian Eno on Another Green World (-) 12:07pm Aurelian Way by Land Observations on Roman Roads IV-XI (-) 12:12pm Hello You by Casino vs. Japan on Night on Tape (-) 12:13pm At the New House / First Day of School by Chris Remo on Gone Home: OST (-) 12:14pm Land, Repair, Refuel by LNRDCROY on Much Less Normal (-) 12:17pm Chatoyant (Beauty Bass) (Instrumental) by Sabzi & MADE IN HEIGHTS on MADE IN HEIGHTS (Instrumentals) (-) 12:20pm Not a Number by Apparat on Walls (-) 12:24pm Pound for Pound by The Bad Plus on Made Possible (-) 12:29pm Hip-Hop Spa by Fatima Al Qadiri on Genre-Specific Xperience (UNO NYC) 12:33pm Anything You Synthesize - Ambient by The American Dollar on Ambient One (-) 12:36pm Tone Twilight Zone by Cornelius on Point (-) 12:40pm Leaving the Tetons by Mark Preston on Nature & Design (-) 12:45pm Fragments of Memories as a Child by The Abbasi Brothers on Something Like Nostalgia (-) 12:48pm OH by Plaid on Reachy Prints (Warp) 12:51pm Birth of a Star by Goddamn Electric Bill on Jazz (-) 12:54pm Too Much to Lose (Niva Remix) by Sun Glitters on Everything Could Be Remodeled and That's Fine (-) 12:56pm Places by Schlohmo on Bonobo - Late Night Tales (-) 1:01pm Squarepusher by Every Day I Love on Ultravisitor (-) 1:04pm Flying by Garth Stevenson on Flying (-) 1:09pm Hiatus by Nobody on Ghost Notes (-) 1:13pm Coil by Daisuke Tanabe on After Few Layers Before (-) 1:18pm Hawkmoth by Plaid on Reachy Prints (Warp) 1:24pm #3 by Aphex Twin on Selected Ambient Works Volume II (Warp) 1:31pm Petrichor by Set & Setting on Equanimity (-) 1:33pm Hummingbird by George Winston on Summer (-) 1:38pm Montana - Christopher Willits Remix by Tycho on Awake (Deluxe Edition) (Ghostly International) 1:45pm Red-Eye by The Album Leaf on Into the Blue Again (-) 1:51pm Pulse by Shigeto on Intermission (Ghostly International) 1:58pm Ageispolis by Aphex Twin on Selected Ambient Works 85-92 (Warp)

We speak to Professor Mark S. Preston of Columbia University about what causes stress, what are the components of burnout, and what interventions are there to allow organisations and managers mitigate stressors at the workplace. We talk about the signs of stress and burnout and the different perception of people of stress.

Morning in America's Bill Bennett spoke with Sean Trende, senior elections analyst for Real Clear Politics. Another poll made headlines for its unique question about Hillary and not-so-surprising results. Salem host Michael Medved explains. Democratic pollster Pat Caddell joined Bill Bennett. Carly Fiorina will be at the CNN debate in a couple of weeks. She talked with Hugh Hewitt. CNN's Mark Preston tells Hewitt why they revamped the qualifications to be at the debate this September. The group “Black Lives Matter” is creating even more controversy as police have become the target of inexplicable violence. Dennis Prager weighs in. Former vice president Dick Cheney and his daughter, Liz, wrote the New York Times best seller “Exceptional.” Cheney spoke with Michael Medved. Dennis Prager addressed the horrific story of a policeman gunned down at a gas station.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A look at the social, economic, and cultural issues that will help decide the 2012 election, from faith and race to reproductive rights and the role of women. Speakers: E. J. Dionne Jr., Joe Klein, Debra L. Lee, Mark Penn,Mark Preston, Ronald Brownstein

Tons of rain and lots of wind… hello Autumn! Are you there again? It feels like we saw eachother only a few months ago? Ah well, we might as well dive into it the max: Spacemusic #603 brings you the Autumn theme from our point of view. Music to accompany you on those cold and windy nights, while driving work/home and having those typical Autumn season walks in the wild, getting lost if you will. Artists like Markus Reuter, Darshan Ambient, Mark Preston, id Submerged, Hoover Manoevres, Nunc Stans, Observation Point, Bola and a couple of other nice surprises. Tune in and post comments, cheers! feedback/comments via spacemusic.nl@gmail.com EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Glickerman, MitranMitranMusic, DHM Music Design [00:00] - MARKUS REUTER : Number of the Mind [09:07] - DARSHAN AMBIENT : One Moon Shows in Every Pool [14:41] - DARSHAN AMBIENT : a Day Within Days [19:17] - MARK PRESTON : Patches [22:33] - PHELIOS & C. STRITZEL : Schweifend [27:00] - id SUBMERGED : Where You Want To Be [31:18] - HOOVER MANOEVRES : Molokov [35:47] - NUNC STANS : Navigation Alpha [37:47] - OBSERVATION POINT : Bismark (Theme) [39:14] - BOLA : Squib (Nuclear) [49:00] - F.S.O.L. : Dead Skin Cells (from the archives: 1994) [52:25] - BIOSPHERE/HIA : Augusta Road [57:11] - id SUBMERGED : Third Wheel (Musthave!) Thank you for joining Space… with spacemusic.nl © 2010

#497 The Hungarian GP & Lola. Oscar Piastri gets his first Grand Prix win, McLaren are happy, but is Lando? Did Max Verstappen behave like a child? Gareth talks to Mark Preston the Sporting Director of Lola as the brand returns to front-line motorsport.