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You may price a job for two years just to get the chance to build it."That's the brutal reality Trey Darnell shared about construction sales today.In today's episode of Bricks & Bytes, we had Trey Darnell, Director of Sales at Ediphi, and we got to learn about why construction tech sales is completely broken, how most salespeople get it wrong, and why the industry desperately needs a new approach... and many more!Trey went from writing user guides on construction sites to becoming a sales leader at one of the hottest pre-construction tech companies. His journey reveals hard truths about our industry.Tune in to find out about:✅ Why 90% of construction salespeople fail at their job ✅ The hidden cost of pricing jobs for years without winning them ✅ Why platforms are becoming "jack of all trades, master of none" ✅ How to sell construction tech without being another annoying vendorThis episode will change how you think about buying and selling construction technology.Listen now on Spotify and let us know what you think in the comments.---------------Chapters# Chapters00:00 Intro00:03:00 Introduction and Background of Trey Darnell00:06:02 Challenges in Construction and BIM Advocacy00:08:50 Transition to Construction Tech and PlanGrid Experience00:12:10 Sales as a Consulting Approach00:15:14 Joining Edify and the Evolution of Pre-Construction Solutions00:20:58 Go-to-Market Strategy for Edify00:27:01 Building Relationships and Understanding Client Needs00:33:07 Understanding Time to Value in Construction Tech00:37:01 Successful Go-to-Market Strategies00:41:10 Sales Cycle Dynamics and Compression Strategies00:46:38 Navigating Small vs. Large Accounts00:52:02 Pricing Strategies and Negotiation00:54:29 Traits of Successful Salespeople in Construction Tech00:57:36 Gaining Experience in the Construction Industry00:59:13 Advice for Newcomers in Construction Tech Sales01:00:41 When to Hire a Sales Leader

Blockchain architecture is constantly being forced to adapt to new technologies, as well as to meet new demands from users and builders. While the idea of apps building their own chains was first explored by Cosmos, it lacked the support and tooling to see it succeed. Later on, rollups also took the centerstage of Ethereum's scaling roadmap, but due to their general purpose design, it led to a cannibalistic ecosystem. Initia learned from these 2 models and combined the best of both worlds: it built a full-stack framework for a seamless DevEx from the get-go and, more importantly, it designed its tokenomics in order to ensure maximum incentive alignment for its appchains. While the former decision removed the need for each separate chain to reinvent the wheel and risk ending up ‘a jack of all trades, master of none', the latter ensured that appchains would not extract value away from the L1.Topics covered in this episode:Ezaan's backgroundFrom building on Terra to InitiaHow Initia is rewriting the appchain thesisInitia's enshrined liquidity & vested interest program (VIP)Metrics & Initia's bet on crypto innovationSolving liquidity fragmentationDelphi's involvement in InitiaFuture roadmapEpisode links:Ezaan Mangalji on XJose Maria Macedo on XAnil Lulla on XInitia on XDelphi Digital on XDelphi report on InitiaSponsors:Gnosis: Gnosis builds decentralized infrastructure for the Ethereum ecosystem, since 2015. This year marks the launch of Gnosis Pay— the world's first Decentralized Payment Network. Get started today at - gnosis.ioChorus One: one of the largest node operators worldwide, trusted by 175,000+ accounts across more than 60 networks, Chorus One combines institutional-grade security with the highest yields at - chorus.oneThis episode is hosted by Brian Fabian Crain.

My fellow young people, let's talk.I know our 20s are hard. I know sometimes they just don't make sense.One minute, you feel like you've got it all figured out—you're finally doing something meaningful, something that looks like purpose. The next minute, you're sitting in your room, asking yourself, “What am I even doing with my life?”I've been there. And honestly, I still have those moments.But one thing I've come to believe—and it's something my mentor always reminds me—is that your 20s are for building. Not for perfection. Not for applause. But for laying the foundation.And building takes time. It takes focus. It takes staying when everything in you wants to jump to the next thing.In the past year of running Youth on Sustainable Development and doing advocacy for meaningful youth engagement, I've seen this up close. In the beginning, it was hard. People didn't always take us seriously. I wasn't even sure I knew what I was doing.But the longer I stayed, the more things started to shift.People began to notice. The conversations became deeper. The work became clearer. It still takes a lot, but it's no longer a fight to be seen. It's because I stayed.I see so many young people trying to do everything at once—starting five different projects, jumping from job to job, constantly shifting direction. And I get it—we're hungry to succeed, to make impact, to find our thing. But here's the truth: sometimes, results don't come because we haven't stayed long enough in one place to let them grow.What if you gave yourself wholly to one path—a course, a business, a job, a cause—for just two or three years? Fully. Not 10% here and 5% there. Just one thing. And if it doesn't work out, you move on. But at least you gave it your best.Because a jack of all trades is a master of none—and often, a master of none gets lost in the noise.Stay. Build. Trust time.Maybe—just maybe—time, dedication, and focus do get the job done. And when the results come, they'll speak for themselves.With love and honesty,Olivia TutuFounder, Youth on Sustainable Development

Out of Collective Podcast – E8 – Why Telemark Skiing is a Cult worth joining w/ AJ Cutler AJ Cutler is a self-proclaimed master of none, yet a versatile jack of all trades in the ski industry. With a creative flair that spans from engaging social media content to the [...] The post Out of Collective Podcast – E8 – Why Telemark Skiing is a Cult worth joining w/ AJ Cutler appeared first on Out Of Collective.

 ALPS CEO David Bell discusses navigating the 2020 pandemic, embracing change, fostering a resilient company culture, and exciting future initiatives in an insightful conversation with Rio Laine. This is the first in our new quarterly thought leadership series, ALPS In Brief: The Deep Think.   — Transcript:  Rio Laine:  Hello and welcome. I'm Rio Laine, the Bar Partnership Strategist at ALPS Insurance. And today I have a chance to sit down with our CEO and fearless leader, David Bell, and we'll be talking about what's happening at ALPS, how the last year has gone, our vision moving forward, and also talk about how far we've come since the 2020 pandemic. Hello, David. Welcome.  David Bell:  Thank you, Rio, for having me on.  Rio Laine:  Yeah, thanks for joining me. It's always a pleasure to get a chance to sit down and talk with you.  David Bell:  For me too. I look forward to the conversation.  Rio Laine:  100%. Fabulous. So do you want to take a minute, David, to just tell the audience a bit about yourself, how you came to be at ALPS, a little bit about your background.  David Bell:  Sure. Well, I've been in the insurance industry my entire career since college. I joined Chubb Insurance and was with Chubb for a number of years. And then in the wake of 9/11, Chubb AIG and Goldman Sachs Capital Partners formed a joint venture, and I went with Chubb's Capital to help start at an organization called Allied World, AWAC. And so over the course of a decade living in Bermuda, we built that business up, ultimately took it public.  And then skipping a few chapters of this book, ultimately, my wife and I decided to come back to Montana where we first met three decades ago, where she is originally from and where we both went to college. And coming back to Montana, I had the opportunity to take the helm at ALPS. And it has been a true blessing for a dozen years to work alongside the men and women at ALPS and doing what we're going to talk about today.  Rio Laine:  Yeah, absolutely. Absolutely. And so you've been at the helm of ALPS for about 12 years now. And during that time it seems that you've steered the company through a lot of really exciting changes and transitions and also perhaps some uncertainty, probably most notably like the 2020 pandemic. I think we can all agree that was a very interesting time all around.  So I'd like to start with talking about the years since the pandemic and the last time we sat down with you, which was in 2020. Now, obviously ALPS is still here and thriving, but I'm curious to know what is something that you feel that you could point to that was the most important factor in helping us navigate that time and also what was something that helped our insureds navigate that time as well?  David Bell:  The pandemic time?  Rio Laine:  Yes.  David Bell:  Certainly just solidarity. I think as a country we came together, as a world, in a lot of cases, we came together. And at ALPS, that was particularly true. To be fair, ALPS has employees in a dozen states, but the nucleus of the organization is in the home office in Missoula, Montana. And Montana did not have a number of the challenges that the larger cities had, particularly with population density.  When you have a global pandemic and airborne transmittable viruses, not having the same type of population density did help us. But everybody at ALPS really rose to the occasion. Our technology was ready to allow people to be working remotely. We were also able to bring people back into the office much, much earlier than I think larger cities were able to do.  But most importantly, I think people rose to the occasion. They understood that they had the need to balance the challenges and the opportunities that they had confronted at home, and then also the responsibilities that we continued to have at the office. And I was so proud of everybody. It was week by week.  We were intensely communicative, always together, always talking about what our objectives were, people socializing what some of their challenges were, whether they were uniquely related to the pandemic or just in general. And I think we worked through those, and I think we taught ourselves a lot of valuable lessons during the time of the pandemic that have proven very useful in the months and years that have followed.  Rio Laine:  Yeah, absolutely. What is a lesson that comes to mind that you feel was maybe an important one for you as CEO of ALPS? Was there something that you learned that maybe you didn't expect to learn or that really helped you guide the company through?  David Bell:  Sure. Well, I think one of the most critical ingredients for any organization is for it to evolve and improve. And that requires change. And people, humans are just change resistant. It's in our nature. We love what we're familiar with. And what the pandemic did was it forced all of us into a period of change. And so as we were able to adjust to those changes and in many cases, adopt new technologies and processes, I think it opened people's minds to doing things differently.  And we were able to leverage that in the years that have followed the pandemic to constantly revisit the way we do things, to bring more and more efficiencies, to make the customer experience better, easier, faster, to make the experience of being an employee better and the experience of being an employer from a managerial and overall organizational perspective better as well.  And so the pandemic was incredibly difficult. But like most tragedies, most challenges, there are silver linings. And I think there were a number of silver linings for us coming out of the pandemic that have allowed ALPS to succeed even more than we would have frankly, had we not all endured that challenging time together.  Rio Laine:  Yeah, absolutely. And I think that time really inspired people to become very resilient and push themselves to do things and accept realities that maybe they couldn't have been able to before or were less willing to, particularly with adopting new technologies and things. So do you think that our ability to adjust and adopt that change supported our insureds through that time as well?  David Bell:  I do, yes. I think by committing ourselves to allowing our insureds to keep their policies and keep them timely and seamless, and also our insureds were having a lot of structural changes forced upon them from the pandemic. They were generally not working in the office. And so the exercise that they had historically gone through for years related to their malpractice and other insurance coverages was done in the office and through a certain process in the office.  That needed to be overnight and without warning changed to being done from home. Some of them relocated, some permanently, some of them went on the move and started to become a mobile lawyer. And so we needed to adopt our processes to accommodate all of the various iterations that our policyholders had to undertake. And I think by doing that, it also prepared us to just be more adaptable in general and things unrelated to COVID contingency plans.  Rio Laine:  Yeah, yeah, absolutely. Absolutely. And I feel like that's a really good thing for us to carry forward is that adaptability.  David Bell:  Yes. And as you said, I think resiliency was a critical ingredient. I think a lot of us, and this is probably a general observation as well, the pandemic acquainted us with fear in ways that I think a lot of people had not really been acquainted with before. And it taught us a lot about ourselves, some great and some not so great, but we all learned from the experiences no matter which side of the ledger it rests.  Rio Laine:  Yeah, absolutely. And I think that that was a very shared collective experience, feeling that fear and uncertainty. And despite there being a lot of maybe tension at times, I think we all came through that having experienced something that, I mean, arguably changed us, but also made us stronger as a result.  David Bell:  And when a team endures a challenge together, whether that team is a company or a country or humanity, we do come out the other end of it with a better sense of resiliency and camaraderie. And so there's a lot of things to worry about in the future, but there's also a lot of things to celebrate and take comfort in.  Rio Laine:  Yeah, absolutely. Absolutely. And I mean, I've been at ALPS now for about a year and a half, and I will say that the camaraderie and that kind of team element that I feel at the company, it's very obvious that everybody is really, I guess, happy to be working together and it has maybe come through a difficult thing and are stronger because of it. And so I feel like that really permeates and is very obvious too when I think about working at ALPS and also how our customers see our dynamic and how we approach things now.  David Bell:  Absolutely. I mean, in my role playing a part of the equation of trying to create and help foster a certain type of intentional company culture, making sure that people feel safe and heard is really the only path to give people that will allow them to unleash their own sense of creativity. If they don't feel valued and heard and they don't feel safe as though...  In some organizations, unfortunately, people are constantly not sharing their thoughts and their ideas for fear that they will be rejected or that it will put somebody off or whatever. I think one thing that we've really tried to do, and we're not perfect in this or anything else, but I think we have been largely successful is assuring people that as a company and that for the people around everyone else, we are for you and we want you to participate in helping make us better.  And you're heard. It doesn't mean that we adopt everybody's ideas. That's not realistic. But if people feel they've genuinely been heard and that their idea has been genuinely considered, there's a real sense of teamwork that goes into that.  Rio Laine:  Yeah, absolutely. Absolutely. And that has certainly been my experience. It's quite refreshing actually to be able to be given the space to have an idea and also to be wrong and it's not the end of the world, right? It's like, yeah, because you tried and it could be great, and maybe it's not, but the fact is that there's space to try. It's an important part of culture, I think.  David Bell:  Absolutely. And culturally, we're a risk-taking organization. Any organization should be comfortable permitting people to experiment with ideas, spend time, spend money, and make mistakes. And what we do is try to make our mistakes original and not repetitive, but only through those iterative processes of trying, failing, trying again, improving do we come out with some of the great ideas.  Almost none of the cool things that we have going on at ALPS right now were top-down edicts. They were bottom-up, organically drawn ideas that started out with experiments. They were in the company of a bunch that ended up in the dustbin, but the good ones emerge. And that's I think how an organization thrives and I'm really proud to just be a part of that kind of ecosystem.  Rio Laine:  Yeah, absolutely. So let's shift our focus and talk about some of those cool things that are happening at ALPS. So what are some of the initiatives that are going on that you are excited about personally for the next upcoming year or two?  David Bell:  Sure. Well, we've transitioned our positioning. It's less of a transition of what we do and more of a transition of how we are intentionally portraying ourselves to our customer base. Traditionally, ALPS has been known as the largest direct lawyers malpractice carrier in the country. And we were and are and will remain that. But what we also are is the largest retail broker for solo practitioners and one of the largest retail brokers for law firms in general in the country.  And that makes us a more holistic solution provider, both to place the lawyers malpractice policy many times very often with ALPS, sometimes for various reasons not with ALPS, but we have the capacity to place it with whatever carrier is the best fit for whatever reason, even if that's not ALPS.  And then there are also a lot of other coverages that law firms need, some of which they currently buy and are increasingly interested in buying through us, workers' compensation, general liability, non-owned auto, BOPs, business insurance policies. And so those are all coverage lines that we can help place for them, thereby becoming the holistic solution provider for all risk transfer products for a small firm.  It can seem subtle, but it's not really how we've branded ourselves externally for the more than three decades that we have been a direct carrier. So I think that is a really exciting evolution that makes us much more of a comprehensive partner for our firms. There's a lot of things that I'm excited about, but that's one of the most important structural evolutions that are occurring right now.  Rio Laine:  Right. And can you just tell me a little bit about how being able to be that holistic provider is a good thing for our insureds? How is that really supporting them in running their law firms?  David Bell:  Sure. Well, first and foremost, there are lots of great insurance agents and brokers all around the country. The vast majority of them, they do a whole bunch of different type of industries and a whole myriad of different types of coverages. And a lot of them are jack of all trades and master of none. And that's not a bad thing because they serve a lot of different industry verticals.  This is all we do. All we do is law firms and small ones in particular, but really firms in general. Nobody knows the needs, the challenges, what's on the horizon for law firms like ALPS does. One of the value propositions that we bring is a really deep understanding to what type of risk transfer, risk mitigation tactics and insurance policies they need.  What we find oftentimes is as we discuss with a firm, whether it's a solo practitioner or a five or 10 person firm, when we discuss with them what type of insurance needs they should consider based on the very specific profile of where they are, how large they are, the type of coverages, type of areas of practice that they're engaging in, it's oftentimes revealed that what they have is not ideally what they should have, and it's not what their peer group is generally buying.  And so that helps inform them to make the decision on whether or not or to what extent they want to expand it. And then we bring not just the institutional expertise of this profession, of this industry, but we bring a steadfast commitment to ease. Our mantra is easy. We want to take the unnecessary friction out of the insurance purchasing process.  The operational process of buying an insurance policy has been largely unchanged for a hundred years, save PDF emails that might be a little bit more recent, but those are all deeply in need of evolving. And we've brought some of the most technologically sophisticated processes to our customers that helps them appreciate that we understand that time is literally money for small firms. And any hour spent working on this is one less billable hour they can spend serving their own customers. So we are committed to that approach.  Rio Laine:  And it sounds like we're really well-placed to support particularly solo and small firms because they obviously have limited resources, but that we're really well-placed to be able to advise them on the type of coverage they need so then they can in fact just step away and it's covered. They don't have to worry. If there's an issue, it will be dealt with. But otherwise, they can focus on running their practice.  David Bell:  That's right. I think one mistake that many brokers and agents make is an overgeneralization of solo practitioners. They see a solo as a solo as a solo. And we see if we've met one solo, we've met one solo. They're very different. And with those differences really necessitates different types of approaches to a certain type of insurance and different types of insurance that they should consider.  It doesn't have to be a complicated process, but you really need a partner who understands and can simplify that for you. And that's the value that we bring, which is why we ensure so many thousands, so many tens of thousands of solos all across the country from coast to coast.  Rio Laine:  Yeah, absolutely. And I suspect they all really appreciate that viewing them as unique individuals. I mean, I don't know, I like to say that law firms are kind of like snowflakes. They're all unique. And it's very nuanced. Their needs are all different. So yeah, I think that's a really excellent way that we're able to support them.  David Bell:  Absolutely. And there are profiles of solo practitioners and firms in general that inform the type of risk experiences that other firms from all around the country have had. And when you have a company like ALPS that only does law firms and focuses so steadfastly on solos, we can help a lot of firms see around the corner by sharing experiences that their contemporaries have had locally or in states far away that can help them mitigate the risk that they might have by learning from the experiences that other firms have had in other places. You can only do that if you have a pretty significant portfolio of the same type of risk that can arm us to share that information.  Rio Laine:  Yeah, absolutely. Again, I feel like any leg up is a good thing for a solo. Absolutely. Okay, we've talked about some of the exciting things that have been going on or shift to being more of an agency model. Let's switch it up and talk about some of the challenges that maybe we've had in the past year or so.  David Bell:  Sure. I'd say for us, the biggest challenge that we have is a byproduct of the biggest opportunity that we have. We are America's solo solution. We are America's solo insurance company. There is a other edge of the sword for an insurance company as it relates to solo practitioners, and it's really as follows. If you go to medical school, you're probably going to be a doctor.  And when you end that lengthy expensive experience, you're probably going to employ, probably, that medical degree to become a physician, and that will be your profession for your career. A law degree is much more versatile. It's highly portable into areas that are very different from the private practice of law. And so what we find, and this is particularly true in the solo practitioner community, nowhere else more true than the solo practitioner community, is what we label the leading private practice.  People who are solos and for one reason or another elect to no longer be a private practice solo practitioner. They join a school board. We have lots of our policyholders become judges, interestingly enough. There's a lot of different places that they go. None of them are bad. But for the broader insurance index, you can lose a piece of business because they retire or because a competitor has taken them. Just to put some data behind it, at least on a historical basis, our loss business for a policyholder having left private practice is two and a half times the rate of retirements.  Rio Laine:  Oh, wow!  David Bell:  Now, that has started to compress a little bit over the past year or two as the baby boomer generation moves further and further along. But the transient nature of solo practitioners is a significant operational challenge because these policies are low premium, and so they're very operationally intensive.  And our need to bring ease to the customer experience also is a need for us to bring operational efficiency into the approaches. So that is a significant challenge. We spent a lot of time, we spent a lot of money, we built a lot of technology to try to wrestle with that dynamic in this profession.  Rio Laine:  Yes, absolutely. That's a really interesting challenge because it seems like it's made up of a lot of different factors too that influence that and how much of a challenge it can be.  David Bell:  That's right. Being a solo practitioner is hard, and it's not for everyone. And it's not uncommon for folks to go into the profession and then go out. But what we can also do in having journeyed with so many different solos through that experience, we can help share best practices that will better empower a solo to be successful and to take some of the challenge and risk out of that experience. And if we can help tamp down the transient nature of people leaving the profession even just a little bit, then it's a win for us.  Rio Laine:  Well, absolutely. And if anything, it's also a win for not just the legal profession, but consumers, people needing legal services, because there is a major gap in access to justice and a lot of that has to do with people leaving private practice in rural communities, et cetera. So yeah, I do agree with you. I mean, being able to provide that kind of support, particularly to a solo who we know tend to be quite isolated, they tend to feel quite alone in their struggles and their challenges, I think that's a win for everybody really it seems like.  David Bell:  Absolutely.  Rio Laine:  So we've reflected on the past five years, we've talked about this year what our challenges were, what some of the things we're excited about. So is there anything else in this coming year that you are particularly looking forward to that you feel is going to be an interesting challenge for us to navigate? Tell me what your thoughts are for the next couple of years where you see things going, where you'd like them to go even.  David Bell:  Sure. Well, we have grown the business doing what we've done historically, but doing it better and better each year. It's really been satisfying to be a part of a team as you're refining your skill and you're trying to be better. And in the process of being better, you're becoming more successful. And being more successful, at least as I measure it, is in the terms of the role that I have in the organization and the success measurement for the organization overall.  There are external metrics for that. I mean, we have new endorsements that have come online that are exciting. Because when an endorsement comes, then those endorsements are leveraged for success in the future, whether it's the Federal Bar endorsement, whether it's GIRL ATTORNEY, a 37,000 strong network of female legal practitioners, and those aren't the only ones.  Those are just recent endorsements to add to the repertoire of so many state and regional endorsements that we enjoy from state bars all over the country, regional bars, affiliate bars. So I think those create an exciting environment. And they also double down on external validation of the ALPS value proposition because bars that endorse us generally don't unendorse us.  And they aren't endorsing us for the money, they're endorsing us for the partnership and because we're mutually aligned. Also, one of the external validations that I think is so critical is our Trustpilot reviews. Trustpilot as a disinterested third party that sends a survey inquiring about the experience and is trusted nationwide and not just in this industry, in certainly all industries. And we have at this point, thousands of Trustpilot reviews.  And one of the favorite parts of my job is to see the... It's not just the rating. So many of our policyholders take the time to specifically comment, call out the name of their account manager or their business development representative, and reflect on how easy they made this experience and how refreshing it is, particularly for our new customers to have moved from the experience that they had been having into the ease of the experience and the knowledge and the experience that they're having with us.  That's great. The other side is internal validation because we serve customers, prospects, and we especially serve policyholders, but we also serve employees because we are an employer. In 2024, we won again a statewide employer of choice, Employer of the Year Award, that is not industry specific. It's across all line. We've won those from an industry perspective nationally.  We've won them from a local community perspective, and now we've won it from a state process. Again, those are done through anonymous surveys of staff. They do really provide a pretty accurate metric of how your staff feels and how they feel valued and how much they trust and enjoy the experience that they have working for the company. I think that's validating and it helps prepare us to launch into the success for 2025 as well.  Rio Laine:  Yeah, absolutely. And I feel like it must feel good for you to see that feedback and know that you're on the right track because employees are happy and coming up with good solutions for customers. I feel like that would be a good thing to see.  David Bell:  Absolutely. I mean, culture building, culture maintenance is beyond just ensuring the financial health of the organization, and that we have the financial strength to fulfill the promises that we're making. I mean, that's one of certainly my core responsibilities, but a very... I don't know if I call it close second. It's probably an even because you can't do any of that well unless you have a vibrant, healthy culture.  People ask about corporate culture. It's almost kind of a cliche at this point because it's bantered about so much. And I say to a lot of people, you can have statements about the ethos or the company cultures, values, and those are great, and we have those. And it's important to have them, and it's important to constantly remind yourself and others what they are, but they can lull you into a false sense of security if they're not being practiced.  Rio Laine:  Absolutely.  David Bell:  And so what I tell folks is, if you want to really get a sense of the company culture at ALPS, just walk around the office, observe how people are engaging with one another. You can tell whether two people are talking purely business. You can tell in the inflection in their voice and their way that they're carrying themselves that there's trust between the two people.  You can tell whether they enjoy being around one another. I think you can have a better, more successful professional experience from your employees if you create an environment where they enjoy being around the people who they work with, they trust the people who they work with, and they trust the leadership who they work for and the messages that they're hearing.  If there's one key ingredient to how we've been as successful as we've been, it's that. Because all of the other stuff, including the financial success, flows downriver from that. That is, I think, the headwaters of our success and I think organization success in general.  Rio Laine:  Well said, David. I would agree with you. Well, this has been a fantastic chat. So is there anything as we wrap up that you would like to share you'd like our audience to know? Any parting words of advice you'd like to offer?  David Bell:  I think you asked about solos in particular, and we serve law firms of all shapes and sizes, but we are America's solo solution provider. And I think what's interesting is we really understand solos in what might broadly be called their three stages of life. The dawn of the solo. It's amazing how many calls we field from people who are in a multi-member firm and considering going out on their own or with somebody else to be a one or two person firm, and they just don't know.  They've had an office manager who is taking care of them out practice. They have no idea what it costs. They have no idea some of the basic elements of setting up a law firm, from law practice management software to renting space. We've become very consultative to that group of folks. Because if you don't know how to be a solo, even if you've been an incredibly successful member of a multi-attorney firm, we can help do that. That's kind of like the dawn of the solo.  And then when solo is in its prime, that's where we're providing that expertise and ease to make sure that you have not only your malpractice, but all of your other business insurance coverages in there. And then there is the twilight of a professional life, and we are seeing that more and more as the baby boomers increasingly transition towards retirement. I mean, the demographics of the legal profession is not unlike the broader labor force demographics.  And there are a lot of people who are at and approaching retirement age and how a small firm or solo practitioner winds down their practice is really important. And so we're here for the entire life cycle of a solo practitioner, and I think that's one of the things that makes us so uniquely focused as being America's choice for solo practitioners.  Rio Laine:  Yeah, absolutely. Absolutely. Wonderful. Thanks so much, David. That was really great to sit down and chat with you and get to learn about all the great things we have going on at ALPS. And yeah, I hope that our audience enjoys the rest of their day and enjoyed our conversation.  David Bell:  Thank you, Rio. I appreciate the questions. I appreciate the opportunity to have this conversation. Look forward to another one.  Rio Laine:  Yes, absolutely. Me too.   

In short, learn how to yelp...while all the other turkey vocals are cool...the ability to yelp is just that...the ability to communicate.  Join Jim Nabors as he shares a jaunt or two into the spring woods!

Intro:Let's dive into the world of niching, but hold onto your hats because we're flipping the script! I'm Heather Masters, and today we're unravelling why you might be feeling all tangled up about finding your niche. By the end of this chat, you'll have a clearer vision of who you want to work with, what you actually want to do, and how to turn your passion into something that lights you up like a disco ball at a dance party! We'll explore the pitfalls of shiny object syndrome and how spreading ourselves too thin can leave us feeling like a jack-of-all-trades but master of none. So, if you're ready to stop chasing rabbits and find your sweet spot, stick around because the journey to niching down could be just the ticket to making your dreams come true!The Details:Ever felt like you're trying to juggle flaming torches while riding a unicycle? That's the entrepreneurial life for many of us! In the latest episode of Choosing Happy, Heather Masters unpacks the often-overlooked topic of niching with a refreshing twist. Instead of the usual dry, tactical discussions, she brings her own vibrant experiences to the table, making the conversation lively and relatable. Heather dives into the nitty-gritty of why we resist niching and the common pitfalls that lead to overwhelm. Her approach is all about commitment and clarity—she emphasises that by choosing a specific niche, we can channel our energy into creating meaningful connections and impactful work. Plus, she lets us in on her journey of realising that her diverse skills can actually complement her niche rather than distract from it. It's a lightbulb moment that many entrepreneurs need! So if you're ready to stop the juggling act and start making real progress, this episode is packed with insights that will inspire you to embrace your niche and thrive in your business. Trust us, this is one episode you won't want to miss!Chapters:Chapters:00:05 - Exploring Niching in a New Light01:09 - Exploring Niching: A New Perspective09:00 - The Importance of Niching Down in Your Career13:34 - Choosing Your Niche in the Tech Industry21:40 - Finding Your Niche and Passion24:14 - Choosing Your Niche and Building Your BrandLet me know your biggest takeaways from this episode!Share on social and please like, share and subscribe. Itreally helps the podcast, and I so appreciate it!----------------------------------------------------------------------If you would like more content like this sign up for my Sunday Newsletter and Join our community who are redefining what it means to thrive in the NEW world. Click here to subscribe:https://www.heathervmasters.com/sundaynewsletterPodcast Details and LinksHeather Masters Copyright 2025 Heather Masters If you are enjoying the podcast and would like to donate you can do so here: (Thank you in advance)Support this Podcastwww.choosinghappypodcast.comLinks referenced in this episode:Drop me an email if you would like to explore bespoke mindset and happiness coaching.You can find the GIFT download- 'Spiritual Founders Quick Start Kit' for this episode at:-

This week on The Audit Podcast, we're joined by Andrew Clark, Co-Founder and CTO of Monitaur.   In this episode, Andrew shares his unique perspective on agentic AI, challenging common assumptions about what AI agents actually are. He explores the marketing problem with AI and agents, why agents might not be what we think, and the governance challenges that come with them.   Be sure to connect with Andrew on LinkedIn.   Also, be sure to follow us on our new social media accounts on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.   Also be sure to sign up for The Audit Podcast newsletter and to check the full video interview on The Audit Podcast YouTube channel.   Timecodes:   5:22 – ChatGPT: Jack of All Trades, Master of None? 7:00 – Picking the Right Language Model 11:33 – What the Future Holds for AGI 16:15 – What AI Agents Are Really About 19:52 – The Marketing Issue with AI and Its Agents 25:06 – The Trouble with AI Agents 31:23 – How to Regulate AI and Its Agents 42:45 - Final thoughts   *   This podcast is brought to you by Greenskies Analytics, the services firm that helps auditors leap-frog up the analytics maturity model. Their approach for launching audit analytics programs with a series of proven quick-win analytics will guarantee the results worthy of the analytics hype.  Whether your audit team needs a data strategy, methodology, governance, literacy, or anything else related to audit and analytics, schedule time with Greenskies Analytics.

Lena Waithe on Cuddling Over Climaxing In this episode of Lovers and Friends, Shan Boodram sits down with Emmy-winning writer, producer, and actress Lena Waithe (Queen & Slim, Master of None, The Chi) for an eye-opening conversation about intimacy, love, and meaningful connections. Lena shares why you should never have sex with someone unless you can imagine a positive aftermath for both of you. She dives into how cuddling can create a deeper emotional bond than sex, especially when the future of a relationship feels uncertain. Lena also opens up about the power of plutonic relationships, revealing why some of her most impactful connections today are non-romantic. With all of the rumors about her love life, Lena sets the record straight and shares what truly matters to her in building authentic connections. This episode will challenge your views on love, intimacy, and boundaries in ways you won't want to miss! Thank you Bumble This episode of Lovers is presented by Bumble who encourages you to date your way. There is a world where you can date exactly who you want, however you want. So date now, on Bumble. Thank you Lena https://www.instagram.com/lenawaithe/ Legacy Talk Podcast https://lemonada.lnk.to/LegacyTalkWithLenaWaithehs?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZR0rgZOhMXnR_1HkQjiKfKa5_UUPHcXYlKFCmzjhKgXdje2qDlp8lbhmg_aem_wULmegwSQB8ct8zEmMkQfg Join My Mailing List https://www.loversbyshan.com/newsletter Lovers Community If you're interested in joining the Lovers community click here to join the waitlist https://www.loversbyshan.com/community

In this very fun off-week surprose, we share our conversation with Rob and Matt on Dungeon Master of None! We share tips, perspectives, and what we've learned about DM'ing - and playing - Dungeons & Dragons. Check out Dungeon Master of None RIGHT NOW! DM of None on all platforms Reach them: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/dmofnone.bsky.social  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DungeonMasterOfNone  Twitter (don't really use anymore): https://x.com/dmofnone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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On this solo episode:Stacey explores the challenges of scaling a business efficiently by transitioning from a "chief everything officer" mindset to a strategic CEO role. She outlines the three phases of business growth—hustle, scale, and CEO—highlighting the importance of systems, delegation, and profit-focused strategies to avoid burnout.Key Takeaways:-Scaling isn't about working harder. It's about working smarter.-Being a jack of all trades makes you a master of none.-If you don't master cash flow early, scaling will drown you.Tweetable Quotes:"If you look at yourself as a business owner and not a CEO, you may already have a problem—because true growth requires leadership, not just work." -Stacey O'Byrne"Strategic partnerships create exponential growth without requiring more hustle—if you try to grow alone, you are limiting yourself." -Stacey O'Byrne"Scaling a business should give you more freedom, not more stress—if growth feels like a prison, you're doing it wrong." -Stacey O'ByrneResources: Instagram: @pivotpointadvantageFree Strategy Session: text Success to 646.495.9867Schedule a 15-minute call with Stacey: http://pivotpointadvantage.com/talktostaceyIf you're ready to take yourself and your business to the next level and are interested in a coaching program that will get you there check out: http://pivotpointadvantage.com/iwantsuccess Join an interactive environment to help you build the success you've always wanted with other like-minded, success-driven entrepreneurs, business owners, and sales professionals: https://facebook.com/groups/sellwithoutselling

This week we are reviewing Master of Me by Keke Palmer. Keke Palmer talks about everything from her struggles with boundaries to unconditional love, forgiveness, and worthiness. Throughout the book, Keke also poses readers with the questions needed to get them through their own challenging times by sharing personal stories and lessons she's learned along the way. Lauren Keyana Palmer gets real about life, work, love, and belief.They said, “Jack of all Trades, Master of None.”She said, “No, I am the Master. Of Me.”TriggersDomestic abuseRacismToxic RelationshipAdult/minor relationshipAs always, our episodes contain spoilers in our podcast is intended for those 18+ as it does contain mention of mature content. Please listen, like, rate, review and share our episode! Check out our website at www.booktrospective.com. And follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and YouTube @ Booktrospective.

JOHNNY & CARMEN!! Cobra Kai Season 6 Full Reaction Watch Along: https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thereelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/thereelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Visit https://www.liquidiv.com & use Promo Code: REJECTS to get 20% off your first order. Save & Invest In Your Future Today, visit: https://www.acorns.com/rejects Get Your Fantastic Four & Spider-Club RR Shirts: https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Come see us at MULTICON!! https://shorturl.at/2B9l4 Cobra Kai Season 6 Episode 12 Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Analysis, SPoiler Review, Easter Eggs, Theories, & Spoiler Review! In Cobra Kai Season 6, Episode 12, pivotal moments unfold as Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka, The Karate Kid, Hot Tub Time Machine) proposes to Carmen Diaz (Vanessa Rubio, Master of None, Blood Bound), leading to a heartfelt wedding ceremony that solidifies their bond. Samantha helps train Tory. Meanwhile, tech-savvy duo Demetri (Gianni DeCenzo, 100 Things to Do Before High School) and Eli "Hawk" Moskowitz (Jacob Bertrand, Kirby Buckets, Ready Player One) develop an AI program emulating Axel Kovačević's (Patrick Luwis, The Blacklist) fighting style to enhance Robby Keene (Tanner Buchanan, Designated Survivor, He's All That) and Miguel Diaz's (Xolo Maridueña, Blue Beetle, Parenthood) training sessions, intensifying their preparation for upcoming challenges. Adding a touch of nostalgia, Elizabeth Berkley (Saved by the Bell, Showgirls) makes a special guest appearance, sharing a charming date with Chozen Toguchi (Yuji Okumoto, The Karate Kid Part II, Inception), offering fans a delightful blend of romance and character development. The main cast for Cobra Kai Season 6 Part 3 includes Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso, William Zabka as Johnny Lawrence, Courtney Henggeler as Amanda LaRusso, Xolo Maridueña as Miguel Diaz, Tanner Buchanan as Robby Keene, Mary Mouser as Samantha LaRusso, Jacob Bertrand as Eli "Hawk" Moskowitz, Gianni DeCenzo as Demetri Alexopoulos, Peyton List as Tory Nichols, Dallas Dupree Young as Kenny Payne, Vanessa Rubio as Carmen Diaz, Martin Kove as John Kreese, and Thomas Ian Griffith as Terry Silver. Follow Andrew Gordon on Socials:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieSource Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/agor711/?hl=en Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Agor711 Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Music Used In Manscaped Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it difficult to find work these days if you've spent your consulting career as a generalist? What is the real value of broad experience in today's market and is it actually an advantage rather than a limitation? There are 6 things you need to know...We Discuss:Is being a "jack of all trades, master of none" truly a disadvantage when transitioning from consulting to industry?At what point in a consulting career do you decide "I suck at this" and need to get out?Does the world really not value generalists, or are we just telling the wrong story?Should consultants with broad experience focus on developing a specialty, or continue leveraging their generalist background?If you're facing an "up or out" situation and need to find a job quickly, should you focus on building new skills or leveraging your existing network?6 Takeaways:Many consultants struggle with career transitions not because they lack skills, but because they're approaching the job search incorrectly by mass-applying to positions instead of leveraging their existing professional networks.Being a "utility player" or generalist in consulting can be a significant strength, particularly in emerging fields like AI and sustainability where connecting different domains of knowledge is crucial.When faced with career transitions, consultants should focus on crafting a compelling two-sentence narrative about their value proposition rather than trying to list every skill and experience they've accumulated.Challenge the common self-assessment of "poor business development skills" among consultants. Such perceived failures often stem from structural issues within consulting firms rather than individual capabilities.The corporate world's bias against generalists is largely a remnant of industrial-era thinking, even though modern business challenges increasingly require broad, integrative thinking.Career management should be proactive rather than reactive, suggesting that building and maintaining professional networks should happen continuously throughout one's career, not just during transitions.To read the Reddit thread that we are reacting to in this episode, check out this post: https://www.reddit.com/r/consulting/comments/1cbecjo/jack_of_all_trades_master_of_none/

Paola and I both got same lesson early on, "the jack of all trades is the master of none," and we both rejected this lesson early on by mastering story! Paola Mendoza is a mother, filmmaker, author and organizer. She has many beautiful books and films in the world. She is also a fierce activist, organizing movements for change wherever possible. This is a beautiful episode - enjoy! 

Lena Waithe spent her childhood watching classic '90s sitcoms, dreaming of one day becoming a writer — and she made it happen! The Hollywood powerhouse made history as the first Black woman to win an Emmy for comedy writing for "Master of None" and is the creator of several shows, including "The Chi."The Emmy-winning writer, actor, producer, and podcast host shares with Sophia the invaluable advice she got in college that set her on the path to success, the writers that influenced her, what it was like when she first got to L.A. without any connections, embracing the things that make you different, and her advice to aspiring writers.Plus, Lena reveals what inspired her new podcast, Legacy Talk, why she got into the publishing game, and all the details on her company’s first ever children’s book “What I Must Tell the World: How Lorraine Hansberry Found Her Voice” — out now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before his novel Erasure was adapted into the hit film American Fiction, Percival Everett was already one of the literary world's most acclaimed talents, appreciated for his inimitable characters and storylines, as well as his uncommon variety of genres. Since Everett's first novel in 1983, he has been a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, for Telephone, and was shortlisted for the Booker Prize, for The Trees. His newest novel, James, is a reimagining of Huckleberry Finn, and has already been touted as “a canon-shattering great book.” Cord Jefferson made his feature writing and directorial debut with American Fiction, for which he won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. His television credits include Watchmen, The Good Place, Succession, Station Eleven, Master of None, and The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore. On June 3, 2024, Cord Jefferson and Percival Everett came to the Sydney Goldstein Theater in San Francisco to be interviewed by Jelani Cobb. This program was originally heard in June of 2024. 

It's become apparent that "extreme" simply means something different in Australia, and Vince Jarvis is yet another example of that fact. A skateboarder from a young age, he simply wasn't aware that you could take part in a sport that didn't require getting bloody. Wasn't aware until a chance opportunity led him to make his first jump. One of the lucky ones that figured out from the beginning how to manage a real world job with his new skydiving addiction, it wasn't long before he was eyeing working weekends in the sport to supplement his required level of stoke.  As A follows B, it became coaching, AFF, tandems, freeflying, wingsuiting and BASE; and as a self proclaimed Jack of all trades master of none, Vince is exactly the type of example to look to for chasing your passions. Second only to Matt Munting in his Aussie "Frothing" level, Vince Jarvis has the whole Lunatic thing well in hand.

What's the best way to reduce post-op pain after extractions? And why should we never use the term “painkiller” with patients? What to do when you hear the dreaded *crack* of a tuberosity? In this episode we talk about all things post-operative extraction complications! And I'm joined by one of the nicest guys in dentistry - Dr. Nekky Jamal  Complications are something we ALL experience, so this episode is great for any dentist. Whether you're brushing up on dry socket prevention, mastering post-op communication, or just curious about advanced healing hacks, tune in for real-world advice to make extractions smoother - for both you and your patients https://youtu.be/BvB3hDESYDY Watch PDP210 on Youtube Protrusive Dental Pearl: The "Niche Kebab" concept encourages dentists to narrow their focus by reducing the variety of procedures they perform and prioritizing those they genuinely enjoy. By evaluating every new skill or treatment added and strategically dropping less-loved procedures, dentists can avoid overextension and the "jack of all trades, master of none" pitfall.  Learn how to Extract Impacted 3rd Molars, don't miss out on Third Molars Online and use the coupon code ‘protrusive' to get 15% off! Key Takeaways Pain management is about setting realistic expectations. Dexamethasone can be beneficial but must be used cautiously. Dry socket is often overhyped; proper care can prevent it. Effective communication can alleviate patient anxiety and prevent misunderstandings and complaints. Preoperative care can help manage pain expectations. Understanding the signs of infection is essential for diagnosis. Chlorhexidine rinses can significantly reduce dry socket risk. Patients appreciate being informed about their unique dental situations. PRF can significantly reduce the incidence of dry socket. Dentists should embrace new techniques like PRF to enhance patient care. Patient involvement in post-surgical care is crucial for healing. Dentists should not hesitate to refer complex cases to specialists. Highlights of this episode: 02:54 Protrusive Dental Pearl 04:05 Dr. Nekky Jamal  08:39 Managing Post-Extraction Pain and Swelling 21:37 Infection 25:02 Identifying Dry Socket and How to Prevent it 28:30 Case Selection and Communication 37:13 Mitigating Dry Socket with Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) 39:47 The Importance of Nicheing in Dentistry 43:19 Cryotherapy and Post-Surgery Care 47:32 Handling Tuberosity Fractures 55:08 Patient Consent  57:55 Litigation and Patient Communication This episode is eligible for 1 CE credit via the quiz on Protrusive Guidance.  This episode meets GDC Outcomes A, C and D. AGD Subject Code: 310 ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIALSURGERY (Exodontia) Dentists will be able to: Identify and differentiate common postoperative complications, and recognise the  key symptoms associated Evaluate the ethical and clinical considerations of case selection for extractions Communicate effectively with patients regarding potential complications If you loved this episode, be sure to check out another epic episode with Dr. Nekky Jamal - Wisdom Teeth Extractions – SURGICAL TOP TIPS

Maria Dizzia was last seen in the Broadway Revival of Macbeth and starred in the national tour of Heidi Schreck's acclaimed play What the Constitution Means to Me. Other Theatre: If I Forget, The Layover, Belleville (2013 Drama Desk Nomination), Uncle Vanya, In the Next Room (2010 Tony Award nomination); Eurydice and many more. She made her directorial debut with the Amios Theater Company production of The Loneliest Number (2018 NY Innovative Theater nomination) and most recently directed Marin Ireland's Pre-Existing Condition at the Connelly Theater. In 2019 she starred in the Academy Award winning short The Neighbors' Window directed by Marshall Curry for which she also earned the Best Actress Award at the Short Shorts Festival. Maria portrayed Polly on three seasons of Orange is the New Black and had recurring roles on The Staircase, The First Lady, The Undoing, 13 Reasons Why, Horace and Pete, Louie, Emergence, Red Oaks and Royal Pains. Other select television and film credits include: The Good Nurse, Christine, Life and Beth, The Outside Story, The Deuce, The Newsroom, Prodigal Son, While We're Young, Martha Marcy May Marlene, Margin Call, The Good Wife, Master of None, Elementary, Fringe, Law & Order and Law & Order Criminal Intent. She can currently be seen in Paramount+'s series School Spirits, the independent films My Old Ass & Christmas Eve in Miller's Point as well as recurring on Agatha: Coven of Chaos and Before with Billy Crystal and Judith Light. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I was at a big family function on Christmas Eve, where I ran into my brother-in-law, who used to be a world champion boxer.David Haye is his name. Way back when, his sister and I were married, and he is uncle to my two oldest children. I don't know if that makes him former brother-in-law. Whatever.I still maintain that the world doesn't quite know what an exceptional boxer David was. His speed and power were second to none. The wins in France against Jean-Marc Mormeck to win the cruiserweight World Title, after being knocked down in the fifth, and then in Germany against the unbeaten Russian Nikolai Valuev, who at 23.4 stone and 7 feet, was the largest heavyweight in history, were two of the greatest British overseas wins ever.In winning both cruiserweight and heavyweight world titles, he achieved something only two other boxers, Evander Holyfield before him and Oleksandr Usyk after, have managed. That tells you how good he was. Yet, he is not quite seen in the same light as those other two, largely because of injuries and losses later in his career.I've known David since he was 16, and he was going to be the heavyweight champion even then. It was almost all anyone in the family talked about.What I always most admired about him is his singularity and clarity of purpose; that and his breathtaking, fearless honesty. He hides nothing. He tells it like he sees it and then lives with the consequences. Jordan Peterson would be proud.It's that singularity of purpose - that winning mentality - I want to talk about today.As a youngster, David used to spar with a fighter who was naturally more gifted but never made it through the amateur ranks. “He would rather be the guy who could have made it,” David used to say. “The guy sat in the pub 10 years from now telling everyone he could have made it. He would rather be that than take the necessary risks and make the necessary sacrifices to actually make it.”I was always incredibly struck by that attitude.Burn the ships: have no plan BWe all met up at David's mum and dad's, my old in-laws, on Christmas Eve. All our kids were there, and it was a lovely family do. David's son, Cassius, who is 16, is turning out to be quite the tennis player. I reminded them of a story from when Cassius was seven or eight.We were having lunch, and I said that tennis was a great sport to get good at because, unlike, say, football, if it doesn't work out, you can always get a job as a tennis coach. You can go anywhere in the world and have a pretty nice life.I looked to my right and saw David fuming, “What are you telling him that sh*t for? Why are you putting those kinds of doubts in his head?”I was thinking like a risk-manager, I guess. The sports stars of old always used to get a trade first. Not so David.His mentality reminded me of a story about Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés, which I tell in my new book on gold to be published later this year. Cortés landed in Mexico in 1519. His purpose was to find gold and to conquer. He had 508 soldiers and 11 ships. On landing, he scuttled 10 of them. It meant there was no escape. His men now had to win - or die.Speaking of gold, have you signed up for Charlie Morris's monthly gold report, Atlas Pulse? It is, in my view, the best gold newsletter out there, and, best of all, it's free. More here.Later that night, David and I back-and-forthed on texts a bit, and I told him the Cortés story. And so we come to the point of today's missive - and it's an appropriate one, given we are in the season of New Year's resolutions.David sent this message back in reply, which I think is one of the most brilliant texts - about winning, clarity, singularity of purpose - I have ever received. So I publish it in full here:Yes, I've heard the same story, and it's a lesson that resonates deeply with me—not just in the abstract, but in how I've lived my life and shaped the mindset of my children. When Cortés sank his ships, he left his men with no option but to succeed. That's not just a story of conquest; it's a metaphor for the winning mindset. When there's no retreat, no Plan B, the path becomes clear. The mind and body focus completely on achieving the one goal that matters. That same principle was drilled into me from an early age. My dad told me I could box aged 10, but only if I was the best. There was no room for half-hearted effort or second thoughts. From the moment I said I wanted to be the heavyweight champion of the world—the pinnacle of the sport—every decision I made aligned with that goal. There was no ambiguity, no backdoor exit. Winning wasn't just a possibility; it was the only outcome.That's the mindset I've passed on to Cassius and Kingston. He wants to be the best tennis player in the world, and he knows what that means: living full-time in Spain, training in the blazing heat on clay courts, and pushing his body and mind to the limit every single day. He understands, like I did, that greatness demands clarity and sacrifice. It's about burning the ships—eliminating all distractions and doubts—so there's only one way forward.Winning isn't an accident or a stroke of luck. It's the result of relentless dedication and a mindset hardwired from the very start. It's about creating an environment where success is the only option, so the journey becomes as clear as the destination. That's how champions are made—whether in the ring, on the court, or in life.Share this message with a friend.We don't all want to be number one. Many of us are content with what we have. But if you are serious about becoming top dog, then that text message - from someone who has been there and done it - should be put to memory.I look at my own life, and I'm the very opposite: jack of all trades, master of none. Comedian and financial blogger. What - how does that work? I've also been: prolific voiceover artist, podcast host, TV presenter, actor, author of three books, boxing ring announcer (for Hayemaker Boxing - who says nepotism doesn't exist?), and a million other things I can't remember. Even within comedy, my career is disparate: comic songs, stand-up, MC, witty raconteur, lectures with funny bits. Gold or bitcoin - which is it? Why not both...I'm occasionally asked why I am not more well known than I am. There's your answer. I do too many things quite well instead of excelling at one.I think it's partly because I get interested in stuff. But it's also a defensive thing, I'm sure. If one doesn't work out, I've always got the other to fall back on.Here is one of my resolutions for 2025: do fewer things better.What do you think? Please post your thoughts in the comments below.Happy new year, everyone. Let's hope it's a belter.Buying gold to protect yourself in these uncertain times? I recommend The Pure Gold Company. Pricing is competitive, quality of service is high. They deliver to the UK, the US, Canada and Europe or you can store your gold with them. More here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theflyingfrisby.com/subscribe

The Boys are back to discuss and review a Netflix classic, Master of None. This surreal, emotional, and down-to-earth TV show, created by comedian Aziz Ansari and writer Alan Yang, is a masterclass in capturing the transitional period of adulthood. Filled with all-too-familiar romantic and platonic relationships, the characters navigate the highs and lows of growing up. Tune in as the guys break down the best scenes, funniest moments, and why this is a must-watch show.

What's this, another extra episode?? That's right, folks, Joe's Hulu special Chill just came out, and we wanted to make sure you knew about it tout de suite! Yes, today's guest is stand-up and writer Joe Mande! You know Joe as a writer on shows like Hacks, The Good Place, Master of None, Parks and Rec and so much more! And Joe is a real "cool customer" as Naomi says, so we try to plumb the depths on today's episode and get in deep as we talk about anger issues, meeting his wife when they were 20 years old, being Jewish in the midwest, and lot's more! PLUS, obvi, we answer YOUR advice questions! If you'd like to ask your own advice questions, call 323-524-7839 and leave a VM or just DM us on IG or Twitter!ALSO BUY A BRAND NEW CUTE AF "Open Your Hearts, Loosen Your Butts" mug! And:Support the show on Patreon (two extra exclusive episodes a month!) or gift someone a Patreon subscription! Or get yourself a t-shirt or a discounted Quarantine Crew shirt! And why not leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts? Or Spotify? It takes less than a minute! Follow the show on Instagram! Check out CT clips on YouTube!Plus some other stuff! Watch Naomi's Netflix half hour or Mythic Quest! Check out Andy's old casiopop band's lost album or his other podcast Beginnings!Theme song by the great Sammus! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's mini-episode we explain the so-called "zone of genius:" a concept that encourages us to spend our time in the areas where we're most passionate and talented.  This has implications for Jiu-Jitsu strategy: We should build a gameplan that takes the fight to places where we are the most exceptional.  In terms of our skill development, this means we're best off doubling down on our strengths.  Instead of trying to "get good at everything" (which is impossible), we should "get good enough" to avoid losing in our areas of weaknesses, but be exceptional within our areas of strength.  As the old saying goes, we want to avoid being a jack of all trades but a master of none.Before you listen to this episode, check out:Mini Ep. 33: Layers of Strategyhttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/16303959-mini-ep-33-layers-of-strategyMini Ep. 32: Funnelinghttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/16266002-mini-ep-32-funnelingMini Ep. 31: Asymmetric Warfarehttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/16225783-mini-ep-31-asymmetric-warfareGet our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintroDon't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/

Where my multi-passionate homies at??In this episode of Seared, we dive into the fascinating world of multi-potentialites. We explore the unique experiences and challenges of those who possess a wide range of interests and passions. I share the common misconception of needing a single specialty, highlighting the freedom and creativity that comes from embracing multiple passions. We discuss the advantages of being a multi-potentialite, such as increased adaptability, innovation, and a broader perspective. However, we also acknowledge the potential drawbacks, including difficulty in choosing a career path and the pressure to be a "jack of all trades, master of none." By examining the power of both specialization and diversification, we aim to inspire you to embrace yourmultifaceted nature and discover the unique opportunities it presents.To learn more about my Soulful Guidance sessions, you can see the info here on Instagram: LEARN MORE To book a live reading, go HERETo book a remote reading, go HERETo join the wicked email list, go HERETo find out more about working with me, go to the website to find out more about how life and creativity coaching can work for you.You can also find me on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook.Watch the episode on YouTube as well! You can drop me a comment or question at: paul@paulsilvacoaching.com

This week Eric gets his wings, Matt gets animated, Suicide Squad Kill The Justice League's final update is announced, and we speculate on what we'll see from Borderlands 4 at The Game Awards! Releases: Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered & Breath of Death VII: The Beginning: Reanimated

Does the jack of all trades really have to be master of none? Does being friends with more people mean you have weaker connections with each? What's the science behind sibling rivalry?   In less than 4 minutes, understand how pies and friendships may or may not be comparable.

https://youtu.be/sVFaWrHLtyw?si=zxAQk-XypEtl7qPA What's Right with You - 3 - Expert Level Success **WHAT'S RIGHT WITH YOU Bumper   Welcome to Redemption Church of Plano TX. My name is Chris Fluitt!   We are in the Good News Business.   What's right with you Not – What's wrong with you.   Last week we looked at Timmy's report card and decided to shift our focus from weakness to strength.   Today – Expert Level Success   Me: You know, for years I thought success was about being good at everything… Read self-help books Attend seminarsWatch every TED talk… Improve…   It was exhausting. I was spreading myself thin, trying to be a jack-of-all-trades… but a master of none.Lightbulb moment - I was so busy trying to be decent at everything, I wasn't giving myself the chance to be exceptional at anything.   It was like I was trying to play every instrument in the orchestra instead of mastering the one I was meant to play.   WE: I bet you can relate. We live in a world obsessed with success.   Social media bombards us with highlight reels of people's lives. We're constantly comparing ourselves, wondering why we're not as successful as the next person.   They are good at… cooking – I'll try to be like that.home keeping –  Style & fitness – Automotive repair – A decent man would be able fix up his car! Under-water basketweaving – I'd like to give that a shot. 77% of millennials (25 to 39-year-olds) 83% of Gen Z (16 to 24-year-olds) feel pressure to reach traditional life milestones earlier than previous generations.   This is the thought at work… I have to be good at all the things…I have to accomplish all the things…If I don't, I am unhappy, unfulfilled, a failure… It's exhausting! But what if I told you… The key to success isn't about fixing what's wrong with you, but maximizing what's right with you?   Success is not become better at all the things…Success is becoming an expert at the unique strengths God has invested in you.   GOD: Let's look at a success story from the Bible – Joseph.   JosephFancy Coat and Big Dreams   Son of Israel/Jacob Gift from his Dad - coat of many colors. Gift from God – Spiritual Dreams & AdministrationHis gifts did not make him popular with his brothers. In fact, it landed him in a pit and then sold into slavery.   Pit   God's plan for us is sometimes scary.   Joseph is sold into slavery to a man named Potiphar.   Pit -> Potiphar   God's gifting is still at work.Potiphar notices… and puts Joseph in charge of his household. (Genesis 39:4)   Administrative gifting. Manages the house.   BUT Potiphar's wife accuses Joseph of sexual assault- wrongfully by the way. Pit -> Potiphar -> Prison   God's plan for us is sometimes scary.   But God's gifting is still at work.   The warden of the Prison notices… puts Joseph in charge of managing the prison. (Genesis 39:22)   In the prison Joseph gets better at his gifts…He went from managing a household to managing an entire prison organization.He went from having dreams to interpreting the dreams of others. (The cupbearer and baker – Genesis 40)   No matter the hardship… his gifting causes Joseph to rise.   Your gifts still work in hard times   This is a hard time… what should I do?USE YOUR GIFTS!The economy is rough… what should I do? USE YOUR GIFTS!My new boss hates me… what should I do?USE YOUR GIFTS!I don't fit in at school… what should I do?USE YOUR GIFTS!   Use your gifts, and become an expert at your gift.   – Pharaoh has a dream. None of Pharaoh's wisemen and magicians can Genesis 41 interpret the dream…   The cupbearer says… I know a guy named Joseph. Joseph interprets Pharaoh's dreams. Not just give a vague interpretation; he provides a detailed analysis and a strategic plan.   This plan will cause… Pharaoh to grow to be the wealthiest person in the world. Solve a regional disaster of a famine. Save countless lives – including the lives of his brothers who threw him into a pit!   Joseph does not return to the prison…  

Should you specialise as a singing teacher, or could staying generalist be the secret to a fulfilled career? This week, Alexa sits down with vocal coach Molly McLinden to explore the pros and cons of specialisation. Molly shares her experiences teaching everyone from teenage musical theatre hopefuls to karaoke-loving rockers, so tune in as they dive into the curious world of voice teaching with and without labels. QUOTE‘Jack of all trades master of none, though oftentimes better than master of one.'WHAT'S IN THIS PODCAST? 0:00-1:48 A typical day in the life of a singing teacher1:49-04:48 Deciding to specialise or not4:52-12:34 What is a specialist?12:34-17:38 Advantages of specialising18:11-24:37 Disadvantages of specialising24:37-32:27 Staying up to date32:27-34:21 Molly's studioAbout the presenter click HERERELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS How to Balance a Teaching and Performance Career with Olly Christopher Melissa CrossSinging Teachers Talk - Ep.77 How to Teach Singing to Children with Dana LentiniSinging Teachers Talk - Ep.139 Understanding Play-Based Learning for Children and Young Adult Singers with Nikki LoneySchool of RockJoshua Alamu @madaboutthevoiceSing Up FoundationSinging Teachers Talk - Ep.181 The Role of Singing in Mental Wellness with Baz Chapman and Cell Barbara from the Sing Up FoundationNATSSinging Teachers Talk - Ep.157 What Singing Teachers Need to Know about NATS with Dr Kari RoganMusical Theatre Educators AllianceOlly Christopher @ollychristopher_vocalsSinging Teachers Talk - Ep.186 How to Balance a Teaching and Performance Career with with Olly ChristopherABOUT THE GUEST Molly McLinden is a Chicago based vocal coach and singer who has been teaching singers of all ages and styles for over twenty years. Previous and current students include an American Idol finalist, as well as professional musical theater actors and even punk rockers!A big fan of all styles and methods , She has trained with CoreSinging founder Dr. Meribeth Dayme, and recently became a certified Neuro-Vocal Method™ coach. Molly is also a proud member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing.Currently, she maintains a busy private studio where she teaches students in person as well as online. In addition to teaching singing, she also offers beginner level acting instruction, improv, speaking voice assistance, beginner level piano and music theory and ear training.  Website: vocalmolly.com Instagram: @vocalmolly Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@VocalMolly BAST Training is here to help singers gain the confidence, knowledge, skills & understanding required to be a successful singing teacher. Website: basttraining.com | Subscribe | Email Us | Join the Free FB Group "I am so glad I took the course! It has given me the confidence to move forward in my teaching knowing that I am practising safely, with a wealth of knowledge and support that I simply didn't have before! Hayley Ross, UK...more testimonials

In this episode, Andre Christian, founder of Evoke IQ and former VP of Innovation and Product Design at SES Satellites, shares his journey of discovering his unique value as a Catalyst and how it has shaped his leadership approach. Andre begins by discussing the realization of his unique skills. Throughout his career, he often felt like a "jack of all trades, master of none," until he connected with the Catalyst community. This experience helped him understand that his ability to anticipate change, think ahead, and drive transformation was not only rare but highly valuable. Finding his tribe of like-minded Catalysts made him feel "forever employable," as he finally recognized and embraced his true worth. Andre then delves into how a Catalyst must lead with empathy, have support, and identify the right environment. He emphasizes the importance of understanding where an organization is in its readiness for change and leading with questions rather than a hard sell. Strong support from senior leadership is crucial for a Catalyst's success, as it provides the confidence needed to push forward with innovative ideas. Andre also highlights the necessity of finding an organization that is genuinely open to transformation, ensuring that the Catalyst's efforts will be supported and valued. He also addresses the challenges of running ahead, burnout, and performing while transforming. As a forward-thinking leader, Andre has experienced the difficulties of moving too far ahead of his organization, as well as the personal toll of burnout. He shares his strategies for managing these challenges, including the importance of mindfulness and self-care. Andre also introduces the concept of "perform while transforming," emphasizing the need for leaders to balance ongoing performance with the demands of organizational change. Finally, Andre reflects on the success of the Catalyst Program at SES, where he played a pivotal role in identifying and empowering change agents within the company. This program not only drove significant transformation but also created a network of Catalysts who were instrumental in moving the organization forward. Original music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lynz Floren⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

You've heard that old phrase, “Jack of all trades and master of none,” right? Instead of being a jack of all trades, Robert Gamblin and his team at Gamblin Artists Colors have decided to focus on being a master of one: oil paint products. Their narrow focus has paid off as they display an amazing passion for detail and improvement in their product line and offer jam-packed information you can use in your studio every day.  In this episode of The Savvy Painter podcast, you'll learn helpful insights and get some of your biggest questions about oil painting and other topics answered by Robert, product specialist Mary Weisenburger, and company president Pete Cole. You'll hear their response to questions about pigments, oil separation, toxicity, and much more! 2:25 - Robert introduces himself and shares how he started Gamblin Artists Colors 6:05 - Robert reveals why Gamblin only provides oil paint and shares some interesting pigment formulations 15:59 - How dreams have inspired color combinations and examples of custom colors made for well-known artists 23:08 - The value of white in the painting process (and the difference between radiant and titanium white) 29:09 - The story of how flake white replacement came into existence 33:21 - Advice and recommendations for artists who are using oils for the first time 39:41 - Warm and cool-colored objects and clearing confusion around kit vs. ready-made Gamvar 45:56 - Why the oil separates from the pigment inside tubes (and what to do if you want an oilier viscosity to the paint) 49:11 - Why Gamblin doesn't plan to introduce water-soluble oil paints and one of the biggest misconceptions about oil paintings 54:46 - The three eras of pigment history and two big drivers of misinformation about pigment toxicity 1:03:20 - Tips for artists who work in small, enclosed spaces or with a baby nearby 1:10:33 - What you can do instead of a retouch varnish and why varnish at all in the first place 1:16:18 - The trouble with finding good cadmium color alternatives that are opaque 1:19:12 - Working with cold wax mediums and what you should look out for when using them 1:22:12 - A rundown on the range of solvent-free mediums available at Gamblin Artists Colors 1:26:33 - The shelf life of oil paint in tubes and whether Gamblin is considering changing the size of their caps 1:31:28 - What FastMatte is, what inspired it, and three helpful ways to use it Mentioned in Oil Painting Q&A: Tips, Tricks, and More with Gamblin Artists Colors Varnishing Made Easy PDF Gamblin Artists Colors | Instagram “An Interview with Art Writer John Seed” “Interview: Art and Play with Jeremiah Palecek” James Rosenquist | Nathan Oliveira | Wolf Khan | Robert Barnes Join Growth Studio

Do you consider yourself a generalist? If so – this podcast episode is for you!   Julie Lavergne is a generalist expert, and every time we chat, I feel inspired!   I know you will feel that way too.   Here are my favourite points:   > Generalists are skilled at connecting the dots and solving problems.   > Break the stigma around career changes and embrace the journey of trying new things.   > Generalists benefit organizations by breaking down silos that foster cross-functional collaboration.   > Emphasizing the full phrase: “Jack of all trades, master of none, but better than master of one.”   Catch this and more on this weeks episode of Destination: Dream Job.   Connect with Julie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-lavergne/ Connect with Steph: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephgillies/   Get your Job Search Strategy Toolkit: https://www.destinationdreamjob.com/toolkit

The Sound Chaser Progressive Rock Podcast is on the air. On the show this time you get a mix of old and recent progressive music from many parts of the world, a long epic from The Samurai of Prog, and a variety of styles you won't find on any other progressive music broadcast. All that, plus news of tours and releases on Sound Chaser. Playlist1. Quatermass - Up on the Ground, from Quatermass2. Egg - While Growing My Hair, from Egg3. Steve Hackett - Kim, from There Are Many Sides to the Night4. Steve Hillage - Lunar Musick Suite, from L.A. Forum 31.1.775. Steve Hillage - Meditation of the Dragon, from L.A. Forum 31.1.776. Steve Hillage - It's All Too Much, from L.A. Forum 31.1.777. Lodger Wright - Early to Bed Early to Rise Makes Jack a Dull Boy, from Master of None [bonus disc]8. Kotekan - Kvistad: Dreaming of Another, from Percussion and...9. The John Irvine Band - Sahara Yadouin, from Metaphysical Attractions10. Nick Mason & Rick Fenn - Profiles Part 3, from Profiles11. David Borden / The New Mother Mallard Band - The Continuing Story of Counterpoint Part 2, from Anatidae12. John McLaughlin - My Foolish Heart, from Electric GuitaristTHE SYMPHONIC ZONE13. Rick Wakeman - Cyril Wolverine, from Piano Odyssey14. The Samurai of Prog - The Book of Knowledge, from The Demise of the Third King's Empire15. The Samurai of Prog - The Demise of the Third King's Empire, from The Demise of the Third King's EmpireLEAVING THE SYMPHONIC ZONE16. Mike Keneally - The Endings of Things, from Wine and Pickles17. Terry Oldfield - Mya Vin Rys, from Illumination: A Celtic Blessing18. Rafael Pacha - Sworddance, from Aes Sidhe19. The Who - Squeeze Box, from The Singles [retrospective]20. David Vorhaus - White Noise 2 Movement II, from White Noise 221. Bel Canto - Capio, from White-Out Conditions22. Curlew - Neither, Baby, from Fabulous Drop23. Crossings - Candice, from Crossings of the Spirit24. Jordsjø - Jord III, from Pastoralia25. Arti & Mestieri - 2000, from First Live in Japan

I am so excited to talk to Amy Robbins, a self-declared “jack of all trades, master of none,” but honestly, an incredibly impressive person. Amy is the Deputy Curator of Mammals at Auckland Zoo and the founder of the Sumatran Ranger Project. She has been working with animals and finding innovative ways to help them for decades, and it is an honour to share her story with you. In this episode, she shares: How she got into the zoo industry Why modern zoos are important and how they are actually helping Her conservation efforts and work with communities The innovative habitat design for orangutans that Auckland Zoo has developed The Sumatran Ranger Project and how it is making a difference Why she is leading sustainable tourism and conservation adventures Her experiences and opinions on the palm oil industry The app you can use to track and control your palm oil consumption Key Quotes: "Whatever we do, consume, and use has an impact." "You have to work with these communities. And it can't be me as this white girl coming in saying you should do this. It's me being well-connected... But the people doing the work, the real conservation heroes, are those on the ground, working day in and day out." "We sit there and talk about these incredible animals that live in trees and how well they're adapted for life in the trees, and yet a lot of zoos still provide environments where orangutans have to live on the ground." More about Amy and the episode Check out the Sumatran ranger project website, the Palm Oil Scan app. Also check out the Eden Reforestation Project. You can get involved with the podcast online Find our full podcast via the website here: https://www.nowthatswhaticall.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nowthatswhaticallgreen/ You can follow me on socials on the below accounts. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briannemwest/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@briannemwest Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briannemwest/ For our latest big project, find out more about Incrediballs here: https://incrediballs.com/

Ever felt like a jack of all trades, master of none? Think again! Welcome to the world of Portfolio Life! Just like a financial portfolio, it's about bringing together all your passions, talents, and needs—balancing them to create a fulfilling life on your own termsIt starts by understanding what truly matters to you: income, flexibility, creativity, intellectual stimulation, family responsibilities, and more. From there, you can design a life that accommodates all these dimensions. And just like rebalancing a portfolio, you can adjust with each new chapter of your life—minimising risks while maximising joy and fulfilment.In the latest episode of the How to Live Podcast, I sit down with Christina Wallace—serial entrepreneur, New York Times bestselling author, and the creator of The Portfolio Life.Christina has done it all: she's worked with BCG, started multiple businesses, and found her sweet spot at the intersection of business, technology, and the arts. Today, she teaches at Harvard Business School, produces Broadway shows, writes bestselling books, raises two kids, and even sings in a choir!If you want to learn how to create your own Portfolio Life—blending passions, multiple income streams, and a sense of purpose—this episode is a must-listen! Episode Shownoteshttps://howtolive.life/episode/078-crafting-a-portfolio-life-with-christina-wallace3 Questions to ask yourselfWhen have you seen me happiest?What do you come to me for?Where do I stand our against my peers?Related Episode#064 How to Live with Derek SiversSpotify: https://howtolive.life/ep64spotifyApple Podcasts: https://howtolive.life/ep64appleConnect with Christinahttps://christinawallace.com/Next Wave6 month program for high performers hitting 40s and beyond to design the next phase of life. Register interest below - https://www.sharadlal.net/nextwave Leave us a messagehttps://howtolive.life/contactAbout Sharad Lalhttps://www.sharadlal.net/Follow usLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharadlal24/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PodcastHowtolive/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcasthowtolive/

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Shane Dutil is a self-proclaimed "Jack of all trades, master of none".  His collection of businesses include D&D Meats, Jeezum Crow Smokehouse, Jeezum Crow Beef Jerkey, Tappin' n Sappin' Sugar Works, Corvis House rentals and Airbnb, along with The Food Dudes food truck.  Shane is currently prepping for the 3rd Annual Bumpkins Halloween.   Please consider helping or donating to Bumpkins Halloween (link below): Bumpkins Halloween D&D Meats 

This week for Alecia's cult episode, she tells us all about the Shekinah Church and the 7M Film media group. We also explore the new Netflix docuseries Dancing for the Devil and all of Robert Shin's crimes, so buckle up! Robert Shin proved to to be a jack of all trades and a master of none, taking advantage of young performers with the promise of internet stardom.; before this he went the old school cult leader route with his sermons and dictating the actions of his church members. Let us know what you think as always and keep it twisted.Want more twisted content, consider joining our Patreon. If you decide to join, you can expect welcome goodies and 100+ bonus episodes ready for you to unlock. Your support truly means the world to us. Thank you for checking it out! www.patreon.com/twistedanduncorkedYou can buy us a drink on Buy Me A Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/twistedpodCheck out our website for sources and photos from todays episode www.twistedanduncorked.comWatch on our YouTube ChannelFollow us on all of the socials:Instagram and TikTok @twistedanduncorkedTwitter @twisted_podFacebook @twistedanduncorkedpodcast

In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: I was hired at a medium sized company as a staff level IC a few months back and a big reason I accepted the job was because I would be reporting directly to the CTO. I took a significant paycut in exchange for the opportunity to learn and grow directly under this leader, as this is a career path I am interested in. Three months later and without any heads up, I was reassigned to a different manger one rung lower in the org chart. One month after that, my new manager abruptly left the company. Still don't know why. I was then reassigned to a leaf-node manager and I am now several hops removed from the CTO. So far I haven't said much because rocking the boat too early in a new gig has gone poorly for me in the past. In hindsight this was probably a mistake but I'm afraid I missed the opportunity to say “hey now, wait a second…”. I don't want to hurt this current manager's feelings by telling them I don't want to report to them, but also I am now both severely underpaid and reporting to someone who is technically at a lower career level than I am. What do? I'm a manager in a company which I joined after college. I've been here for 16 years. We have grown to 180 employees but still work like a startup in many senses, like talking multiple responsibilities. So although I manage a team I'm still hands in the code at least 50% of the time. I know most of tech stack and services but am jack of all master of none type. Recently, management has been pushing me to take more technical responsibility. I want to do that, but it is challenging and takes more time. My CTO is super fast and churns out CODE like a machine and I feel much slower than them. The work is pretty decent and challenging. I get to work on new stuff but have gotten comfortable here. When I think of looking for a change and look at the expectations from other companies they are technically challenging. I worry I have missed out on learning new things by staying so long at one place. What should I do, stay or move on? I haven't interviewed for a new job in 11 years, so that's another fear I have.

In today's fast-paced corporate world, the pressure to specialize is immense. But what if focusing on one expertise isn't the key to success? Cliff Hudson, author of Master of None, challenges this very notion, arguing that versatility, not specialization, is the real path to leadership. Hudson's own life story is a testament to this belief. Growing up amidst the instability caused by his father's failed roofing business, Cliff was determined to find a secure career. He began his professional journey as a lawyer, but by 1995, he had risen to become the CEO of Sonic Drive-In, one of America's most iconic fast-food chains. In this conversation that took place between Guy and Cliff in 2020: How a young lawyer transitioned from the courtroom to the boardroom, redefining what it means to be a leader in today's world. Learn what embracing a broader skill set can lead to.

In this episode, Jennifer Laurence shares her unique journey into the private service industry and her extensive experience in consulting with families. She discusses the keys to success in private service, delves into the psychology behind the desire for ownership and control in hospitality, and offers valuable insights on navigating challenges in a household setting. Jennifer also highlights the chef's role in a household and provides advice on how chefs can proactively advance into managerial positions.Jennifer is the President and Founder of Luxury Lifestyle Logistics, with over 25 years of experience in luxury hospitality and private service. She's a trained Butler, certified Protocol Officer, and Wine Sommelier, specializing in estate management and VIP services. Jennifer has worked with high-profile clients and is also an author, speaker, and adjunct professor.Tune in to this insightful episode to gain valuable perspectives on excelling in the private service industry and advancing your career as a household private chef. Listen to this brand new episode of The Private Chef Podcast on:Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-99-what-drives-success-in-private-service/id1648363134?i=1000665128089Youtube - https://youtu.be/LyQpy9-pbC0 Seeking a mentor to navigate the private service industry?Email me at hannes@privatechef.ccJoin our growing community of chefs  and get your FREE e-book HERE https://www.privatechef.cc/joinusLet's stay connected to get the latest updates, tips, learning resources, and job opportunities:LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannes-hennche/Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/hanneshennche/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/privatechefccYoutube  https://www.youtube.com/@hanneshenncheTime Stamps03:00 Jennifer's Journey into the Private Service Industry09:37 The Difference Between Private Service and Commercial Hospitality13:47 Balancing Roles and Responsibilities in Private Service18:19 Establishing Clear Communication and Trust26:25 Understanding the Desire for Ownership and Control29:07 The Importance of Professionalism and Autonomy31:30 The Role of the Chef in a Household36:11 Regular Meetings with Owners46:44 Adapting to the Household EnvironmentSound Bites "I have actually been in and around the world of private service since I was 17 years old.""You have to be a jack of all trades and a master of none.""The guest is not dictating any of those aspects to the hotel. The guest is a guest in that environment and they are receiving the luxury of the creation of the environment that has been rolled out for them.""If there's small incremental changes or any questions on the dish, then the chef has the opportunity to professionally announce each course and speak to any changes that might have been made.""People that have that level of success, they have it for a reason. And there's one common trait that I see is Don't settle.""You can teach the staff and the owners to think three levels deep. So if a situation arises, I don't want them to solve the problem for that one instance. I want to think about three levels deep on how they would solve that problem going forward."#theprivatechefpodcast #privatechef #privateservice #householdmanagement #UHNWI #luxurylifestyle #professionalism #autonomy 

There's a saying that goes “a jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes is better than a master of one”! As we approach the last part of our Debt-Free Summer, let's remember that we can do so much more! In this episode, Jen and Jill are joined by Denise to share a four year debt-free journey, and how switching jobs and good money mindset helped her get through debt. 

ow to Support the Rob Skinner Podcast.  If you would like to help support my mission to multiply disciples, leaders and churches, click here:  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/robskinner I'm Rob Skinner and this is the Rob Skinner Podcast.  Today I'm talking about how to become a multiplying disciple.  Specifically, how you need to multiply your talents in order to multiply disciples and your impact in your spiritual, financial and personal life. Reach Rob at Rob@RobSkinner.Com   Transcript Multiply Your Talents to Become a Multiplying Disciple “Skinner, you're a jack of all trades and a master of none.”  My friend, Chris Bishop, gave me a rough evaluation that later proved to be right on target.  He was describing my interest in so many different areas and at the same time, I wasn't great at any one thing.  In the fall I had tried soccer and dropped out.  In the winter, I got cut from the freshman basketball team.  I placed my hopes in making the spring freshman baseball team.  If there was one sport I thought I was good at, I thought baseball would be the one.  I bought brand new Adidas cleats.  I tried my best at the tryout.  Jeff Martinez laughed at me after the sprints and said, “Skinner, how'd you get so slow?”  The coach told us that our names would be posted on the coaches' office window if we made the team.  I waited all day, sitting in classes visualizing the name, “Rob Skinner” on that roster.  When the final bell rang, I ran to the gym locker room where the coaches' office was.  I looked down the list of names.  I thought I must be reading it to quickly.  I read each name again, slowly.  ·         Todd Newman ·         Shawn Huff ·         Jeff Martinez ·         Chris Bishop… All my friends were listed, my name wasn't.  I looked one more time and raced to my Mom's office in room E-5 of the English department.  She was an English teacher and department head.  She said, “What's wrong?”  I said, “I didn't make the team!”  I kneeled down and sobbed and sobbed on her lap.  On top of the humiliation of getting cut, someone stole my new cleats.  I guess I wouldn't need them anyway. I've never been great at any one sport.  I've been passable at a large number of sports and activities.  I love to surf, scuba, play frisbee and ultimate.  I've run a marathon in Tokyo.  I love to backpack.  I enjoy clubs and activities and served as the president of the International club and Senior Class President in high school.  I like to write and was the editor of my high school newspaper.  I always thought this lack of focused greatness was a weakness until I became a disciple of Jesus.  Then I realized the gift I had been given.  God's Kingdom is filled with every type of person.  Every race, age, class, language, height, gender, interest, skill and occupation is represented in his church.  When I became a true disciple and joined the fellowship of believers I felt like a fish back in water.  I was able to connect with so many people.  My varied background allowed me to make connections with people from all over the world. Scott Adams talks about the importance of developing a broad array of talents in his book, “How to fail at almost everything and still win big.”  He calls it “Talent Stacking.”  He writes that it's much better and more achievable to be in the top 25% in two or three or more skill or talent areas than it is to become the top 1% in any one field.  He himself was a cartoonist with a background in computers and added writing, public speaking and hypnotism to his talent stack.  The uniqueness of his talent stack makes him a unique and wealthy individual.  He claims that for every person genetically gifted to master a particular field like LeBron James, there are thousands who can combine reasonably good skills from a variety of fields and excel. Paul talks about this very thing in 1 Corinthians 9:19-23, “ Though I am free and belong to no one, I have made myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. 20 To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under the law (though I myself am not under the law), so as to win those under the law. 21 To those not having the law I became like one not having the law (though I am not free from God's law but am under Christ's law), so as to win those not having the law. 22 To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some. 23 I do all this for the sake of the gospel, that I may share in its blessings.”  Although Paul was a hardcore Jewish Pharisee by birth and training, he realized the necessity of adaptability if he was going to reach the people God had called him to reach in Acts 9:15-16, “But the Lord said to Ananias, ‘Go! This man is my chosen instrument to proclaim my name to the Gentiles and their kings and to the people of Israel. 16 I will show him how much he must suffer for my name.'”  Gentiles, kings and Jews were all part of God's purpose for Paul.  Paul, who had surpassed all his peers in devotion to his Old Testament training, realized that he would have to add to his skills if he was going to be able to connect with the many who didn't share his gifts, pedigree or background.  If you want to be a multiplying disciple, build your “talent stack.”  The people God wants you to reach very likely will be different than you.  It's also important to keep expanding your skills because our economy and world is changing so quickly.  If you want to be able to support yourself while reaching the lost, you will need to stay in a permanent state of learning new skills.  What kind of skills do you need to develop?  Here are a few: Spiritual Skills 1.        Knowledge of the Bible.  Read the entire Bible. 2.       Ability to teach someone else the gospel.  Know how to guide a seeker from initial interest to salvation. 3.       Prayer.  Ability to sit quietly and pray and meditate for thirty minutes straight 4.      Fellowship.  Ability to make new friends, set up Bible studies, encourage others and connect with people unlike yourself. 5.       Speaking.  Learn how to lead a small group discussion, speak in front of a church audience, teach a Bible class and preach a short lesson using scripture, stories and applications. Life Skills 1.        Money.  Learn how to save and invest money.  Refuse to live paycheck to paycheck. 2.       Computer skills.  Keep learning new skills.  Never make the excuse that you're too old or no good at technical stuff.  Memorize this scripture in Philippians 4:13 (Jerusalem Bible),  “There is nothing I cannot master with the help of the One who gives me strength.” 3.       Entrepreneurship.  Learn how to start a new business or side hustle.  It can be real estate, window washing, dog walking or options.  Keep looking for ways to be a “tent maker” like Paul was.  He always had a way to support himself when church support dried up. 4.      People skills.  This is what I would consider to be the most important skill that often gets overlooked.  Read the book, “How to Win Friends and Influence People.”  Your way with people makes all the difference in your success or failure as a fruitful and effective disciple. This unique gift of having a number of good, not great skills came in handy when I moved to Tokyo, Japan.  I was asked to develop an International Ministry.  This was anyone in Japan who wasn't native Japanese.  We started with a handful of “Gai-Jin” or foreigners and in a few years we had over 200 disciples from all over the world, Africa, Polynesia, Australia, England, The US, Canada, South America, China, Korea, Asia and Continental Europe.  I think my interest in a broad array of people, things and interests, enabled God to use me to reach people from all over. If you are a “unicorn,” a person gifted with a singular gift like Mozart or Einstein, congratulations and may God continue to bless you.  If you are like the rest of us, having moderate or average gifting, take heart.  You can live an amazing life.  Cobble together your best skills and learn new ones to add to your collection.  This set of talents unique to you only will set you apart and define you as fruitful and multiplying disciple. Application ·         What one new skill, if you learned it in the next six months, would make the biggest difference in your life?  ·         Take a first step toward learning that skill.  Read a book, watch a YouTube video or go to a seminar to learn how to do it.  ·         What are your top three best skills currently?  How can God use that “cocktail” of talents to build his kingdom? 

We've all heard the phrase, "Jack of all trades, master of none..." but it turns out, that's only half the saying. The rest of it convinces me that all art benefits all art. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/jackofalltrades   ※    -  The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 - Thank you to Wild Pony for the theme song to our Daily Guinness episodes.

Today, Jay is joined by Beez, a seasoned entrepreneur and investor, to explore a spectrum of strategies for financial growth and independence.  In this episode, they delve into leveraging buyouts and acquiring businesses to generate cash flow, highlighting a mindset shift from sole ownership to collaborative partnerships as a path to wealth creation. Beez also shares insights on finding compatible partners for success and using media services to scale businesses effectively across diverse industries, including oil and gas.  Tune in as Jay and Beez exchange valuable perspectives on entrepreneurship and the pursuit of both monetary success and personal freedom. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS - On leveraging buyouts and acquiring businesses with cash flow - Mindset shift: From owning everything to acquiring a percentage of businesses - Wealth creation strategies and financial independence  - On finding a compatible partner for success  - Utilizing media services to grow business - Entrepreneurship and making money in various industries  - Investment strategy (such as in oil and gas) and ways to reduce business risks QUOTABLES  “My ultimate goal is having the money. My ultimate goal is just having time.” - Beez  “It doesn't matter which level you are – One thing to keep money is [through] your insurance policy. A lot of times, people feel that insurance policy is just somebody will get the money.” - Beez  “A jack of all trades is a master of many, but oftentimes better than a master of none, right? That's what the actual coach is. And in my business, I don't need to be the master of the finances. I don't need to be the master of the marketing. I don't need to be the master of the sales team. - Beez  RESOURCES Jay Monopoly  IG | @jay.monopoly 

Before his novel Erasure was adapted into the hit film American Fiction, Percival Everett was already one of the literary world's most acclaimed talents, appreciated for his inimitable characters and storylines, as well as his uncommon variety of genres. Since Everett's first novel in 1983, he has been a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, for Telephone, and was shortlisted for the Booker Prize, for The Trees. His newest novel, James, is a reimagining of Huckleberry Finn, and has already been touted as “a canon-shattering great book.” Cord Jefferson made his feature writing and directorial debut with American Fiction, for which he won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. His television credits include Watchmen, The Good Place, Succession, Station Eleven, Master of None, and The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore. On June 3, 2024, Cord Jefferson and Percival Everett came to the Sydney Goldstein Theater in San Francisco to be interviewed by Jelani Cobb.

Award-winning screenwriter and funny person Lena Waithe takes us back to her fast-food filled childhood in the Southside of Chicago. We'll hear about what it was like to live in a house with three generations of women and about her grandmother's dining table, which plays a big part in an award-winning episode that Lena wrote for Master of None. Plus, we hear why Chicken and Dumplings is the ultimate comfort meal.Lena Waithe is a comedian, actor, writer and screenwriter. She was the first black woman to win an Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series for her Thanksgiving episode on Netflix's Master of None. She created The Chi, which she currently produces. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This year, Emmy-winning screenwriter Cord Jefferson (Watchmen, Succession, The Good Place, Master of None) has become a major Oscar contender for his directorial debut movie, American Fiction. So we wanted to ask Cord the truth about awards, competitiveness, race, external validation, and happiness. Also, the Men In Black soundtrack. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4O3jaJ1TN94 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices