Podcasts about Mastermind

In this throwback episode of the Very Clinical Podcast, Zach and Kevin welcome back Dr. Sully Sullivan from Nashville, Tennessee. Sully shares the unique origin story of the 3D Dentists Mastermind, which began when he and Hootan stepped in to help run a course in Texas after Dr. T-Bone had a family emergency. He breaks down the Mastermind's core philosophy: dentists must learn to "replace themselves" to overcome bandwidth limitations and allow their practices to grow. A major focus of the group is shifting away from single-tooth fixes to comprehensive dentistry in order to execute fewer, well-planned visits. To achieve this, the program mandates DSLR photography for every new patient and relies heavily on group accountability through peer text threads. Some links from the show: 3D Dentists Join the Very Clinical Facebook group!  Join the Very Dental Facebook Group using one of these passwords: Timmerman, Paul, Bioclear, Hornbrook, Gary, McWethy, Papa Randy, or Lipscomb!  The Very Dental Podcast network is and will remain free to download. If you'd like to support the shows you love at Very Dental then show a little love to the people that support us! We're proud to be supported by the folks at Net32! I'm a big fan of the Bioclear Method! I think you should give it a try and I've got a great offer to help you get on board! Use the exclusive Very Dental Podcast code VERYDENTAL8TON for 15% OFF your total Bioclear purchase, including Core Anterior and Posterior Four day courses, Black Triangle Certification, and all Bioclear products. Crazy Dental has everything you need from cotton rolls to equipment and everything in between and the best prices you'll find anywhere! If you head over to verydentalpodcast.com/crazy and use coupon code "VERYSHIP" you'll get free shipping on your order! Go save yourself some money and support the show all at the same time! The Wonderist Agency is basically a one stop shop for marketing your practice and your brand. From logo redesign to a full service marketing plan, the folks at Wonderist have you covered! Go check them out at verydentalpodcast.com/wonderist! Enova Illumination makes the very best in loupes and headlights, including their new ergonomic angled prism loupes! They also distribute loupe mounted cameras and even the amazing line of Zumax microscopes! If you want to help out the podcast while upping your magnification and headlight game, you need to head over to verydentalpodcast.com/enova to see their whole line of products! CAD-Ray offers the best service on a wide variety of digital scanners, printers, mills and even  their very own browser based design software, Clinux! CAD-Ray has been a huge supporter of the Very Dental Podcast Network and I can tell you that you'll get no better service on everything digital dentistry than the folks from CAD-Ray. Go check them out at verydentalpodcast.com/CADRay!

In this episode of The Modern Hairstylist Podcast, Hunter Donia and Jodie Brown dig into one of the most common challenges Hunter is seeing as he works with more and more salon owners: how do you actually get your team on board with the changes you are making, and how do you get your clients to follow your lead without it turning into a constant uphill battle?Hunter pulls from his own experience as a leader and from the real conversations he is having inside Mastermind right now to walk through a leadership framework that is rooted in core values, honest feedback, and empowering people to come up with their own solutions. This one applies whether you have a team of ten or a clientele of one hundred.Key Takeaways:

Katelyn Bashford (Realtor, Texas) shares how the "PlatFam" community has helped her more than triple her real estate business.

Katelyn Bashford (Realtor, Texas) shares how the "PlatFam" community has helped her more than triple her real estate business.

Are you the sort of person who likes to take things apart to see how they work? Maybe before you've quite got a plan on how to put it back together? If so - CFO Karen Gordon + I have some goose based thoughts that might help. We're giving Aesop's golden goose the financial review it's waited two and a half thousand years for. It doesn't go well for the farmer. Or the goose. Obv. We consider what a halfway sensible goose owner would do + what a sudden pile of money does to a previously sensible budget. Also - goose security could be a bigger problem than you'd first think. This is a Classics episode, where we take a very old story and wring sensible-ish business lessons out of it. Books discussed in this episode: The Golden Goose - Aesop Karen's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/karengordongowmm Karen's Website: gordon-organization.com ==== If you'd like my help with your Business go to www.lizscully.com/endlessClients ==== And don't forget to get your reading list of the 10 essential reads for every successful biz owner - these are the books Liz recommends almost on the daily to her strategy + Mastermind clients. This isn't your usual list of biz books, these answer the challenges you've actually got coming up right now. Helpful, quick to read and very timely.

After a little summer break, I'm back behind the microphone with a short episode sharing some reflections after an incredible few days in Malibu at Peter Crone's Mastermind retreat. Being surrounded by people so deeply committed to understanding themselves reminded me just how much of our lives are shaped by the stories we unconsciously carry.In this episode, I explore what it means to stop living from old roles and expectations, to become the observer of our thoughts and reactions, and to reconnect with who we really are beneath the conditioning. I also share why I'm feeling so called to women's leadership, authentic expression, and creating spaces where we can safely use our voices.This is an invitation to slow down, come back into your body, and gently ask yourself: Who am I when I'm no longer trying to be who I think everyone else wants me to be?I hope you enjoy this conversation, and as always, I'd love to hear what resonates with you.And if you'd like to join me on Wednesday 5th August for Wild Leadership then click here to find out more and to book your spot. Looking forward to seeing you there :)https://wildsimplicity.myflodesk.com/wildleadershipIf you're keen to get started or continue letting go and decluttering in your home, I have something for you that you'll love:✨ Free Guide to Help You Start Decluttering: A Gentle Guide for Simplifying Your Home⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download my free guide here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠As always, I'd love to hear your reflections on this episode.You can message me on Instagram @wildsimplicity or email me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@annaday.ie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. I'd love to connect.Please like, share and subscribe if you enjoy the podcast, thank you so much x

In this coaching call snippet from the BRAVE Mastermind, we explore one of the biggest mindset shifts you can make in your marketing, which is to look at proximity-based marketing, and not just visibility-based marketing.If you've been feeling like you're doing all the right things online but still not seeing the results you want, this episode will reframe how you think about growing your business.We also begin with a beautiful guided visualisation to connect with the energy of your business, deepen your intuition, and remind yourself that your business is something you can build a relationship with—not something you have to constantly force or control.Inside this episode we talk about:Why there are a million different paths to success—and how to stop searching for the "right" one.Separating your identity from your business so its wins (or challenges) don't become your self-worth.The difference between visibility and proximity, and why one can create more clients than the other, depending on the stage of biz you're in.Practical ways to build referral relationships with local businesses and practitioners.Why relationship marketing is one of the most underused business strategies.How complimentary sessions can become one of the fastest ways to build trust and momentum.The power of pitching yourself—even before you feel ready.Why your nervous system often wants you to stay "busy" instead of doing the things that actually grow your business.Understanding the difference between expanded fear and contracted fear, and how to know which one you're experiencing.The thing is, people don't always buy because they've seen you the most... they buy because they trust you.And trust is often built through relationships, conversations, referrals and human connection, not just another reel.Sometimes the next level of your business isn't asking for more visibility (even though we LOVE visibility). You just need to get closer to the people you're here to help.MORE

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One of my Mastermind members recently attended a local racket-sports tournament with a booth alongside several competing healthcare businesses. The other providers waited behind their tables, hoping people would stop by. Meanwhile, she had a steady crowd at her booth and booked 8 new patients! That difference wasn't luck. She used a clear pain-focused offer, promoted it throughout the venue, created real scarcity, provided treatment people could immediately experience, and booked their next appointment before they walked away. In this episode, you'll hear exactly how she did it. This win came from a Mastermind member implementing the event strategies we had worked through together, then bringing the results back to the group so we could improve the process even further.  That kind of practice-specific coaching and breakthrough results is exactly what happens inside the Cash-Based Practice Mastermind.… And for the next few days, you can join us and get your first month of coaching for just $1. Just click HERE, select GOLD level Mastermind. During checkout, click "Have a promo code?", enter MASTERMIND1, and "apply" to bring the first month price down to just $1. This offer ends Tuesday at midnight. What You'll Learn in This Episode How to attract more people to your booth instead of waiting for them Why pain-focused messaging usually beats injury-prevention offers How to use scarcity without creating fake urgency The offer that converted eight event attendees into booked patients How to reduce cancellations and no-shows after an event Why prepayment and first-visit videos can improve follow-through USEFUL INFORMATION: Check out our course: CASH-BASED PRACTICE MASTERMIND

The Marketing Wound Is Visibility. The Sales Wound Is Rejection.Want the Millionaire Timeline? It's my 20-minute money meditation with binaural beats, built to clear money blocks chakra by chakra from root to crown. DM me the word RECODE at @melissaruizofficial and I'll send it over.Here's what I've learned after six years and 1,300 students: balance, the way people talk about it, doesn't exist for us. The 7, 8, and 9-figure humans I've been around didn't master balance. They mastered integration. They stopped separating "real life" from "the business" and let the two live inside each other.Follow me on Instagram: @melissaruizofficialPS: I'm selecting 10 business owners for the Mystic Mastermind — 1:1 support on your marketing, your sales, and your product suite to get you to six figures and beyond. If you're a lightworker, healer, or soul-led entrepreneur who is done playing small, DM me the word MASTERMIND at @melissaruizofficialNew episodes of Waking Up With Melissa drop weekly.

Right now, there's very likely a bag of frozen peas in your freezer + a tin of tomatoes in your cupboard. Oddly, that fact contains an interesting business lesson. Show regular Ron Tester is back + we're launching a whole new strand - business lessons from cookbooks. Bear with me here, there's lots to learn. Starting with today's book - the one I can't stop raving about - Samuel Goldsmith's The Frozen Peas Cookbook. This episode is us thinking aloud - join us as we consider, What is the frozen pea of business? You'll not only discover our first candidate, but hear how our minds actually work. That's either fascinating or unnerving.  Look for more in the Cookbooks strand. There's going to be a lot of them. Books discussed in this episode: The Frozen Peas Cookbook - Samuel Goldsmith The Tinned Tomatoes Cookbook - Samuel Goldsmith Good Eggs - Ed Smith How to Win Friends and Influence People - Dale Carnegie The One Minute Manager - Kenneth Blanchard and Spencer Johnson Who Moved My Cheese? - Spencer Johnson Seven Habits of Highly Effective People - Stephen R. Covey Atomic Habits - James Clear Rich Dad Poor Dad - Robert T. Kiyosaki Ron's Website: rontestercoaching.com ==== If you'd like my help with your Business go to www.lizscully.com/endlessClients ==== And don't forget to get your reading list of the 10 essential reads for every successful biz owner - these are the books Liz recommends almost on the daily to her strategy + Mastermind clients. This isn't your usual list of biz books, these answer the challenges you've actually got coming up right now. Helpful, quick to read and very timely. 

Mark and Martin Pow return to The Blueprint Podcast Deals, Deals, Deals series after first joining us in November 2025. Based in the South West, Martin started his career as a carpenter while Mark came from a background in car sales. Together they've built a successful property business by combining practical construction expertise with commercial deal-making skills. Now in their second year of the Property Entrepreneur programme, they also share how becoming part of Adam's and Josh's Mastermind groups has accelerated their growth through accountability, collaboration, networking and learning from other experienced property entrepreneurs. In this episode, they take us behind one of their latest projects, The Solways, sharing the real numbers behind a development that released £113,425 of cash, created £572,880 of equity, and now generates over £41,000 a year in cashflow, all while refinancing at a conservative 66% loan-to-value. If you've ever wondered how experienced investors recycle their capital while keeping ownership of the asset, this episode is packed with practical lessons and genuine deal analysis.   The Solways Deal Breakdown Purchase Price: £508,000   Acquisition Costs: Stamp Duty: £40,800 Professional Fees: £31,560   Project Costs: Finance: £71,699 Refurbishment: £336,544 Holding Costs: £15,082   Total Project Cost: £1,003,695   The Results: End Value: £1,690,000 Refinance (66% LTV): £1,117,120 Cash Released: £113,425 Equity Created: £572,880 Monthly Cashflow: £3,426 Annual Cashflow: £41,112 Success and Failure are both very predictable. I hope you enjoy.   Work With Mark / The HMO Agent: If you're an Investor or HMO landlord and want to: Discuss investment opportunities Explore long-term lease options Sell your HMOs, blocks or portfolio Build or scale your portfolio Visit: www.thehmoagent.com Arrange a call with Mark: https://calendar.app.google/Q7DMSzZ7cqtWdUf36   Connect with Mark and Martin Pow. https://www.instagram.com/propertypowbrothers/ www.powproperty.co.uk info@powproperty.co.uk 07816407114   Upcoming Free Live Webinar Britain Is Getting Poorer: Only the 1.8% Are Winning Join Daniel Hill live on Thursday 6 August at 7pm or Friday 7 August at 12pm, where he will be sharing: Why 98.2% of the UK is falling behind, and what it means for property investors. The practical strategies successful investors are using to stay ahead. The five challenges every property business owner needs to solve over the next 24 months.

I am Rolf Claessen and my co-host Ken Suzan and I are welcoming you to episode 177 of our podcast IP Fridays! Today's interview guest is Dr. Ernst-Peter Heilein, who is a German and European patent attorney, the founder of HEILEIN IP LAW, and a long-time IP leader at BSH Home Appliances. He is the mastermind behind the BSH v. Electrolux decision of the European Court of Justice about long-arm jurisdiction in Europe that has the whole patent world stirring in Europe at the moment! But before we jump into this fascinating interview, I have news for you! Emboline v. AorticLab (UPC Court of Appeal) The UPC Court of Appeal has clarified for the first time how a conditional revocation counterclaim should be handled, in a dispute over Emboline’s embolic protection patent EP 2 129 425 against AorticLab. A defendant can validly make its revocation counterclaim conditional on infringement being found first, meaning no ruling on the counterclaim is needed if the infringement claim fails, as the Munich Local Division had held. The Court of Appeal also closed a related gap: if the claimant appeals a non-infringement finding, the counterclaimant may conditionally appeal the unresolved counterclaim too. AorticLab missed its own appeal deadline and can now at best seek re-establishment of rights, while Emboline has already appealed the non-infringement finding. FujiFilm v. Kodak (UPC Court of Appeal) Following the closely watched long-arm jurisdiction ruling of June 2, the UPC Court of Appeal, chaired by Rian Kalden, has now granted FujiFilm an injunction against Kodak in a second proceeding. The Court upheld the limited printing plate patent and found that Kodak’s Sonora XTRA 3 plate infringes it. Kodak can no longer sell or use that plate in Germany. OpenAI v. EUIPO (General Court of the EU, T-555/25) The General Court’s Eighth Chamber dismissed OpenAI’s action against the EUIPO decision to partially cancel the OPENAI trademark. The partial refusal for classes 9, 42, and 45 rests decisively on Article 7(1)(c) EUTMR, the descriptiveness ground. For a significant part of the English-speaking public, “OPENAI” directly conveys that the goods or services are provided using freely accessible artificial intelligence. Dental Monitoring v. Align Technology (CAFC) On July 7, 2026, the Federal Circuit confirmed that AI and deep-learning patent claims covering dental image analysis are not patent-eligible under Section 101. Simply training a “deep learning device” on a specific dataset does not amount to a patent-eligible technical solution. Publisher v. Google (Munich I Regional Court) The Munich I Regional Court issued a preliminary injunction barring Google from spreading false factual claims about a publishing company in its AI Overviews. A search query combining the company’s name with the German term for “fraud scheme” had triggered an AI-generated summary containing entirely fabricated accusations of subscription traps. KPN v. Oppo (Federal Court of Justice, X ZR 103/24) On July 1, the Federal Court of Justice dismissed KPN’s appeal against the revocation of a central claim of its LTE patent EP 2 291 033. Oppo had successfully challenged the claim, leaving KPN’s infringement action against Oppo’s German distribution entity without a legal basis for now. BSH v. Electrolux: What the ECJ Ruling Means for Your Company’s Patent Enforcement Strategy A vacuum cleaner from 2001 has reshaped the European patent landscape. That sounds like an overstatement. It isn’t. For IP Fridays, I spoke with Dr. Ernst-Peter Heilein, founder of HEILEIN IP LAW and long-time Senior IP Leader at BSH Home Appliances. He guided the case BSH v. Electrolux from its first strategic idea all the way to the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Justice, a case that earned the 2025 Managing IP Award as “Europe Impact Case of the Year.” For managing directors, IP heads, and R&D leaders at German Mittelstand companies, this case is not a legal footnote. It changes where you can enforce your patents, and it changes where you yourself can be sued if your company operates across several European markets. That is what this article is about. Background: How a Patent Dispute Became an ECJ Case The invention dates back to 2001 and concerns a new vacuum cleaner technology. In 2006, BSH identified what it believed was an unauthorized use of that invention and contacted Electrolux to clarify the situation. The European patent was granted in 2009 and validated in a number of European countries. Nobody, Heilein says, could have imagined at the time that this matter would eventually reach the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Justice almost twenty years later. In late 2018, BSH successfully defended the patent through opposition and appeal proceedings before the European Patent Office. In 2019, the Higher Regional Court of Düsseldorf found that certain Electrolux vacuum cleaner models infringed the patent. A classic milestone win, the kind that occurs regularly in patent practice. Except the patent had been validated in many countries. Winning in Germany did not solve the enforcement problem everywhere else. Heilein describes the starting point in very concrete terms: how do you enforce a patent that exists in many countries without filing a separate lawsuit in every single one? And how do you prevent claims from becoming time-barred while you work that out? Running parallel proceedings in multiple countries is not just legally complex. It consumes time, personnel, and money that a mid-sized company rarely has in that quantity to spare. This is exactly where the real value of this case for you begins. From the outset, this was never an academic debate about jurisdiction. It was a question that every company holding rights in more than one country eventually faces: how do you enforce your rights efficiently without burning your budget on ten parallel proceedings? Brussels Ia Regulation: The Underrated Article 4 While searching for a solution, the BSH team came across Article 4 of the Brussels Ia Regulation. The underlying idea is simple: a person can generally be sued in the country where that person is based. In the BSH case, that pointed toward the Swedish home court, because Electrolux is headquartered in Stockholm. For a long time, this rule played no real role in patent practice. The widely held view was that cross-border patent litigation in Europe was effectively dead the moment a defendant challenged the validity of the patent. Anyone wanting to enforce a patent across several countries appeared to have no choice but to litigate country by country. Heilein and his team questioned that assumption instead of simply accepting it. This is the point I find most instructive: challenging accepted assumptions in your own field is often the difference between a standard solution and a strategic one. In 2020, the team decided to file the action in Sweden, aware that they were looking at a possibility, not a guarantee. Cross-Border Enforcement: The Three Questions Referred to Luxembourg After Electrolux challenged the validity of the patents, the Swedish home court declared itself not competent to hear the case. BSH appealed, and the Swedish Court of Appeal agreed to refer three questions to the European Court of Justice. The first question addressed the core problem: does a home court that would otherwise have jurisdiction over an infringement claim lose that jurisdiction simply because the defendant argues the patent is invalid? The second question concerned a feature common to many legal systems, including Germany’s, where infringement and validity are decided in separate proceedings. The third question originally concerned Turkey. Today, most people immediately think of the United Kingdom, and some even think of US patents. Originally, the question was simpler: do the same jurisdiction rules apply to patents from countries outside the European Union? The fact that the ECJ first assigned the case to a Chamber of seven judges and later referred it to the Grand Chamber of 15 judges already signaled how much weight the Court placed on these questions. The Judgment: What the ECJ Actually Decided A home court does not automatically lose jurisdiction simply because the defendant argues the patent is invalid. For many years, the opposite was widely assumed to be settled law. The ECJ made clear that this reading was too narrow. The court where the defendant is based can generally continue to hear the infringement case. One point matters for how you read this ruling: questions concerning the validity of a European patent still fall to the national courts of the country for which the patent was granted, as provided in Article 24(4) of the Brussels Ia Regulation. What is new is that the infringement case does not automatically collapse the moment validity is challenged. The home court keeps control of the overall proceeding. For patents from EU Member States, the home court does not automatically lose jurisdiction. It assesses the validity challenge. If it looks strong, the home court may stay the infringement case. If it looks weak, the home court may proceed. For patents from non-EU countries, the home court may stay the case if a validity proceeding is already pending there, drawing on Articles 33 and 34 of the Brussels Ia Regulation. The result is a considerably more flexible system than most observers expected . Patents from Outside the EU: Long-Arm Jurisdiction The part of the judgment with the greatest international reach concerns patents from countries outside the EU. The ECJ ruled that the special jurisdiction rule for patent validity generally does not apply to non-European patents. That means the general rule can apply instead, opening the door for infringement claims based on non-European patents to be brought before a home court where the defendant is based in the EU. Commentators quickly started calling this “long-arm jurisdiction.” One clarification matters here, because it tends to get lost in the public discussion: the ECJ did not say that a European home court can revoke or invalidate a foreign patent. That remains a matter for the authorities and courts of the country that granted it. What the ECJ said is that a European home court may assess the claims between the parties. That distinction is essential to how you should read this ruling. Consequences in Practice: Fujifilm, Regeneron, and Onesta Three recent cases show how quickly practice is already adapting to the new possibilities. Fujifilm v. Kodak: the Düsseldorf Local Division of the Unified Patent Court accepted jurisdiction over the UK part of a European patent even before the ECJ delivered its judgment, building on reasoning the Advocate General had already signaled in the BSH case. In June 2026, the UPC Court of Appeal further developed that approach based on the principles confirmed in BSH. Regeneron v. Formycon: the Munich home court applied the BSH framework and granted a Europe-wide injunction based on a European patent, one of the first examples of a national home court putting the BSH logic into practice. Onesta v. BMW: this case shows the debate has moved well beyond Europe. After Onesta attempted to assert two US patents before the Munich home court, BMW obtained an anti-suit injunction from a Texas federal court. Judge Albright took the view that US patents should generally be decided by US courts. The injunction was directed against Onesta, not against the Munich court, and Onesta has appealed the Texas decision. The Munich home court stayed the proceeding but did not reject its own jurisdiction. Whether a European home court can ultimately decide infringement claims based on US patents remains an open question, one that has turned from a European jurisdiction issue into an international jurisdiction conflict. What This Means for Your Company Heilein sums up twenty years of litigation in three lessons, and I share this assessment without reservation when advising my Mittelstand clients. First: patent enforcement has become more international. National litigation still matters, but companies should think across borders from the very beginning, not only once the first cease-and-desist letter has been sent. Second: choice of forum now carries real strategic weight. Where you bring a case can matter just as much as the legal arguments themselves. Third: long-term commitment pays off. Major developments rarely result from a single filing or a single hearing. They come from pursuing a clear strategy consistently over many years. For you as a managing director, R&D lead, or Head of IP at an innovative Mittelstand company, this translates into two concrete points. First, if you hold rights in several European countries and a competitor infringes them, you no longer necessarily have to fund five or six parallel national proceedings. A single action at the infringer’s home base can be the economically smarter option. Second, and this side of the ruling gets less attention in public discussion, if your company is based in Germany and operates across several countries, you can now be sued at your own home base over patent infringement claims tied to activities in other countries. That risk belongs in every freedom-to-operate analysis and in every assessment tied to acquisitions or market entry. Here is the full transcript of the interview: Host Today's interview guest is Dr. Ernst-Peter Heilein. If you don't know Ernst-Peter, he is a German and European patent attorney, the founder of HEILEIN IP LAW, and a long-time IP leader at BSH Home Appliances. Thank you for being on IP Fridays. Answer Yeah, great to be here! BLOCK 1 – THE PERSON BEHIND THE CASE Host When looking at your career, one thing stands out: you never really followed the traditional path of either private practice or industry. Er, how did your professional journey begin, actually? Answer My professional roots are actually in private practice. After qualifying as a Patent Attorney, I worked in private practice and fairly early founded my own law firm, which later became HEILEIN IP LAW. Host So you never completely left private practice behind? Answer Exactly. In 2005, I had the opportunity to take on additional responsibilities on the BSH side. There, I was able to build and lead a new unit within the IP organization. The team was responsible for patents in the small appliances business, as well as global design and trademark protection. At the same time, I helped build an international network of internal and external IP counsel and coordinated their work. Host That still sounds fairly like traditional IP work. When did international disputes become part of your career? Answer Over time, my focus gradually shifted from traditional IP protection to strategic enforcement. That included anti-counterfeiting activities, global trademark and design matters, and cross-border patent disputes. Host So your work became more about enforcing rights rather than simply obtaining and managing them, right? Answer Exactly. And that development eventually led me to play a strategic role in the case BSH Home Appliances versus Electrolux, a case that still accompanies me today. Host Looking back now — from private practice, to building an international IP organization, and eventually becoming involved in a case before the European Court of Justice — did you ever imagine that path? Answer No, not at all. Looking back, this combination of private practice, responsibilities on the business side, and international enforcement experience turned out to be very useful when our case eventually reached the European Court of Justice. BLOCK 2 – HOW IT ALL STARTED Host Yeah, talking about this case. The case BSH versus Electrolux started long before it reached the European Court of Justice. When did the story actually begin? Answer The story actually begins much earlier than most people would expect. The invention itself dates back to 2001 and concerns a new vacuum cleaner technology. In 2006, we identified what we believed to be an unauthorized use of the invention and contacted Electrolux to clarify the situation. The European patent in suit was granted in 2009 and validated in a number of European countries. At the time, nobody could have imagined that this would eventually lead to a decision of the European Court of Justice almost twenty years later. Host Wow, 20 years! That's a long time. So, at first this was simply a normal patent dispute? Answer Yes, absolutely! After many years of opposition and appeal proceedings before the European Patent Office, we were finally able to defend the patent successfully in late 2018. Less than one year later, in the summer of 2019, the Higher Regional Court of Düsseldorf found that certain Electrolux vacuum cleaner models infringed the patent. Host Er, at that point, one might think, that the patent owner had achieved its goal, right? Answer That is what many people would think. But that judgment did not bring the dispute to an end. A new challenge emerged. The patent had been validated in many European countries. Winning in one country, like Germany, did not automatically solve the enforcement issue in all the other countries. Host What was the practical problem then? Answer We were facing a very simple question: How do we enforce a patent that exists in many countries? And how do we prevent claims from becoming time-barred without filing separate infringement actions in every single country? Doing that would not only be legally complex. It would also require a huge amount of time, effort, and money. Host That sounds less like a major legal question and more like a business problem. Answer Exactly. At the beginning, this was not an academic discussion about jurisdiction. It was a very practical business question. How can we enforce our rights efficiently without running parallel lawsuits all over Europe? That was the real challenge we were trying to solve. BLOCK 3 – THE IDEA OF A CENTRAL ACTION Host So, how did the idea of one central action emerge? Answer While looking for possible solutions, we came across Article 4 of the Brussels Ia Regulation. The idea behind that rule is very simple. In general, a person can be sued in the country where that person is based. In our case, that pointed us toward the Swedish home court because Electrolux is based in Stockholm. Host That sounds like a fairly ordinary jurisdiction rule. Answer Yes. And that was exactly what made it interesting. Article 4 is the general rule. The question was whether that rule could also be used for patent infringement claims covering several countries. Host Was that a common approach at the time? Answer No. Quite the opposite. Many people believed that cross-border patent litigation in Europe was effectively dead. Host That sounds rather dramatic. Why did people think that? Answer Because there was a widely held view that a central patent case could be stopped as soon as the defendant challenged the validity of the patent. As a result, many companies assumed they had no real choice but to litigate country by country. Host Yet you decided to look at the issue differently. Answer Yes. Sometimes it is worth taking a fresh look at accepted assumptions. We felt that Article 4 might play a much more important role than many people believed. Host So at that point, you already saw an opportunity, right? Answer Yes, we saw a possibility! Not a guarantee. But we believed there was a strong legal basis for bringing all claims before the Swedish home court. Host And that eventually led to the lawsuit being filed in Sweden, right? Answer Exactly. In 2020, we decided to file the action in Sweden. That followed our success before the European Patent Office in late 2018 and in the Düsseldorf infringement proceedings in 2019. At that stage, our objective was very practical. We were simply trying to find an efficient way to enforce rights that exist in many countries. Host At that point, you already think the case might end up before the European Court of Justice? Answer No. Not at all. We were focused on solving a business problem. The idea that the case would eventually reach the European Court of Justice came much later. BLOCK 4 – THE OBSTACLE: GAT v. LuK Host You mentioned that, er, many people believed cross-border patent litigation in Europe was no longer a realistic option. Why was that? Answer The main reason was an earlier decision of the European Court of Justice known as GAT versus LuK, decided in 2006. For many years, that decision was understood to mean that a home court could lose its ability to hear a patent infringement case as soon as the defendant challenged the validity of the patent. In practice, that understanding made many cross-border patent cases extremely difficult. As a result, many people believed that cross-border patent litigation was not effective. Host And yet you decided to follow exactly that path, right? Answer Yes. Sometimes it is worth questioning assumptions that have been accepted for many years. We believed that Article 4 of the Brussels Ia Regulation played a more important role than many people thought. That is why, in 2020, we decided to file the case in Sweden. Host And at that point, did you already realize that the case might eventually reach the European Court of Justice? Answer No. Not at all. Our goal was simply to find a practical solution to a real enforcement problem. The idea that this would eventually become a case before the European Court of Justice was far from our minds. BLOCK 5 – THE QUESTIONS REFERRED TO THE EUROPEAN COURT OF JUSTICE Host So, how did the case eventually reach the European Court of Justice then? Answer After we filed the lawsuit in Sweden in 2020, Electrolux challenged the validity of the patents. The Swedish home court then concluded that it could not hear the case and declared itself not competent to proceed. We appealed that decision, because the issues were important and affected far more than just our case. We suggested that several questions should be referred to the European Court of Justice. The Swedish Court of Appeal agreed and sent those questions to Luxembourg. Host So, what were these main questions? Answer At the heart of the case, there were three questions: First: if a home court has jurisdiction over a patent infringement case, does it lose that jurisdiction simply because the defendant argues that the patent is invalid? Second: Does it make a difference if the national legal system requires validity issues to be decided in a separate proceeding? And third: Do this jurisdiction rules also apply to patents from countries outside the European Union? Host The third question sounds particularly interesting. Answer Yes, at the time, the discussion in our case focused on Turkey. Today, many people immediately think about the United Kingdom, and some even think about US patents. But originally, the question was much simpler. We wanted to know, whether the same jurisdiction rules also apply when patents from non-European countries are involved. Host And, did you realize how important that third question might become? Answer No, certainly not to that extent. At the beginning, most of the discussion focused on the relationship between the different jurisdiction rules within Europe. Only later did it become clear that the European Court of Justice’s answers might have consequences far beyond the European Union. Host So, how did the European Court of Justice react then? Answer That was actually quite interesting. The European Court of Justice first heard the case before a Chamber of seven judges. Later, it referred the case to the Grand Chamber of 15 judges. That already showed that the European Court of Justice considered the issues to be important. And when the judgment finally came out, some of the answers were very different from what many observers had expected. BLOCK 6 – THE DECISION OF THE EUROPEAN COURT OF JUSTICE Host Let’s talk about the European Court of Justice’s answers. What was, in your view, the most important part of the decision? Answer The most important point was this: A home court does not automatically lose jurisdiction just because the defendant argues that the patent is invalid. For many years, many people believed exactly the opposite. The European Court of Justice made it clear that this understanding was too narrow. The home court where the defendant is based can generally continue to hear the infringement case. That is really the key message of the decision. Host Why is that so important? Answer Because it gives new momentum to cross-border patent enforcement in Europe. Before this decision, many people assumed that a defendant could effectively stop a central infringement case simply by challenging the validity of the patent. The European Court of Justice made clear that this is not automatically the case. Host Does that mean the home court hearing the infringement case will now also decide whether the patent is valid? Answer No, and that is a very important point. The European Court of Justice confirmed that questions about the validity of a European patent should still be decided by the national courts of the country for which the patent was granted, as provided for in Article 24(4) of the Brussels Ia Regulation. What is new, is that the infringement case does not automatically fall apart because of a validity challenge. The home court can keep control of the overall case. Host So, how does that work in practice? Answer The European Court of Justice gives the home court some flexibility. For patents from Member States of the European Union, the home court does not automatically lose its power if the defendant says the patent is invalid. The home court can look at the validity challenge. If it seems strong, the home court may stay the infringement case. If it seems weak, the home court may continue the infringement case. For patents from countries outside the European Union, the home court may also stay the case if there is already a validity case pending in that country. In such situations, Articles 33 and 34 of the Brussels Ia Regulation may apply. That creates a much more flexible system than many people expected. Host Er, we have discussed the implications for patents from Member States of the European Union, but a lot of attention has been given to another part of the decision, that we already talked about briefly, namely patents from countries outside the European Union. Answer Absolutely, and that may be the part of the judgment with the biggest international impact. Host Why? Answer Because the European Court of Justice decided that the special jurisdiction rule for patent validity does not generally apply to patents from non-European countries. In simple terms, that means the general rule can still apply. And that opens the possibility of bringing infringement cases based on non-European patents before the home court where the defendant is based in the European Union. Host That sounds like a very far-reaching statement. Answer It is. That is why many commentators started talking about what is often called “long-arm jurisdiction.” In other words, a European home court may, under certain circumstances, deal with infringement claims relating to patents from countries outside the European Union. Host So, many listeners may now wonder: Can a Swedish or a German home court really decide a dispute involving a British or Turkish patent? Answer Ah, we need to be careful here. The European Court of Justice did not say that a European home court can cancel or revoke a foreign patent. That remains a matter for the authorities and national courts of the country that granted the patent. What the European Court of Justice said is that a European home court may assess the claims between the parties in a dispute. That is an important distinction. Host Did you realize during the proceedings how important this part of the decision might become? Answer Not to this extent. We started with a very practical enforcement problem. Only later did it become clear that the European Court of Justice’s answers might have consequences far beyond the original case. Today, the decision is discussed not only in connection with Turkish patents, but also British patents and even possible claims involving US patents. Host If you had to summarize the decision in one sentence, and I know, this is a very difficult task, what would that sentence be? Answer The European Court of Justice did not re-invent cross-border patent enforcement in Europe. But after many years, it clearly gave it much more room to develop. BLOCK 7 – THE REACTION OF THE IP COMMUNITY Host So, how was the decision received after it was published? Answer Ah, the reaction was very strong. It quickly became clear that many people saw the decision as much more than just another patent case. Many articles and commentaries described it as an important development in European patent litigation. Host Did that surprise you? Answer To some extent, yes. Of course, we knew that the questions referred to the European Court of Justice were important. But I was surprised by how quickly the decision became a major topic of discussion across the European patent community. Host Er, you later presented the decision at several conferences yourself, right? Answer Yes. The discussion started right away. I had the opportunity to discuss and present the case at several conferences and events, including the annual VPP conference in Germany and the Ingolstadt Patent Symposium. I recently received an invitation to serve as a panel speaker on cross-border litigation at the AIPPI World Congress 2026 in Hamburg. What struck me most was that both internal and external IP counsel were trying to understand the practice consequences of the decision. Host So, what was the question you were asked most often? Answer Almost always the same one: How far does this decision really go? People wanted to know whether this was simply a correction of earlier case law or whether it marked the beginning of a new phase in cross-border patent enforcement. Host And what did you say? Answer I would describe it as: neither a revolution nor a minor adjustment. The European Court of Justice did not rewrite the system. But it clearly changed the balance between the different jurisdiction rules. That is why I believe the decision will continue to be discussed for many years, both in practice and in academia. Host Er, one year later, the case received the Managing IP Award as the “Europe Impact Case of the Year.” What did that recognition mean to you? Answer First of all, it was a great honor for everyone involved. But for me, the most important thing was the message behind the award. The award showed that the decision affects much more than the parties involved in the case. It has an impact on European patent practice as a whole. And it also shows that the underlying jurisdiction questions reach far beyond patent law. They are relevant whenever companies have to enforce rights across borders in an increasing international world. That is what makes this case special. Host You often describe this case as a team effort. Answer Absolutely. A case of this size is never the work of one person. Many people contributed over many years. On the BSH side, team members from different functions played an important role throughout the proceedings. And we worked closely with external advisors in several countries. So I see the award as recognition of a shared achievement rather than an individual success. Host Looking at the discussions today, would you say the debate is over? Answer Not at all. I actually think we are only at the beginning. There are still many practical questions that home courts will have to answer in the coming years. That is exactly why the decision remains so interesting. BLOCK 8 – WHAT DOES THE DECISION MEAN IN PRACTICE? Host Let’s move from legal theory to practical business implications. What does this decision mean for patent owners and companies? Answer In my view, the biggest change is strategic. Patent owners now have better opportunities to bring cross-border disputes together in one central proceeding. At the same time, companies need to be aware that they may face claims at their European headquarters covering activities in several countries. So the decision creates opportunities, but it also creates new risks. Host That sounds really like a significant shift; right? Answer I would call it a rebalancing rather than a revolution. The European Court of Justice did not create a completely new system. But it made clear that the general rule — suing a defendant where it is based — plays a much bigger role than many people had assumed. As a result, the court at the defendant’s home base becomes much more important strategically. Host In the patent community, people often talk about cases such as Fujifilm v. Kodak, or Regeneron v. Formycon or Onesta v. BMW. Why are those cases attracting so much attention now? Answer Because they show how quickly practice is already adapting to the new possibilities. Fujifilm was important because it was one of the first UPC cases to test the logic that was later confirmed in BSH. At that time, the BSH case was already pending before the European Court of Justice, and the Advocate General had expressed a view that pointed in that direction. Against that background, the Düsseldorf Local Division accepted jurisdiction over the UK part of a European patent even before the European Court of Justice delivered its judgment. In June 2026, based on the principles confirmed in BSH, the UPC Court of Appeal further developed that approach. Host And what happened in Regeneron v. Formycon ? Answer In the Regeneron case, the Munich home court applied the approach confirmed in BSH and granted a Europe-wide injunction based on a European patent. That was one of the first examples of a national home court using the BSH framework in practice. That demonstrates that the decision is not just an academic discussion. It already has practical consequences. Host And what about the Onesta case? Answer The Onesta case shows that the debate has moved beyond Europe. After Onesta attempted to assert two U.S. patents before the Munich home court, BMW obtained an anti-suit injunction from a Texas federal court. Judge Albright took the view that U.S. patents should generally be decided by U.S. courts. The Onesta case therefore illustrates that the limits of the BSH logic are now being tested internationally. Host Did that end the proceedings in Munich? Answer Not necessarily. What makes the case interesting is that the Texas injunction was directed against Onesta, not against the Munich home court. At the same time, Onesta appealed Judge Albright’s decision in the United States. The Munich home court therefore decided to stay the case for the time being. Importantly, however, the Munich home court did not reject its own jurisdiction. So, at least for the moment, the underlying question remains open. Host Can a European home court ultimately decide infringement claims based on U.S. patents? Answer That question has not yet been answered. But the case has already shown that such an attempt can trigger strong reactions outside Europe. In that sense, the debate has moved from a European jurisdiction question to an international jurisdiction conflict. Host For our audience of internal and external IP counsel, what are the main lessons from this decision? Answer For me, there are three key takeaways. First: Patent enforcement has become more international. National litigation remains important, but companies should think across borders from the very beginning. Second: The choice of forum is becoming more important. Where you bring a case may be just as important as the legal arguments themselves. And third: Long-term commitment matters. This case shows that major developments rarely happen because of a single filing or a single hearing. They usually result from pursuing a clear strategy consistently over many years. Host Do you think this decision will also influence the Unified Patent Court, the UPC? Answer Yes, I believe so. The decision fits into a broader trend toward more centralized patent litigation. Both, the UPC and the BSH decision are driven by the same idea: Handling cross-border disputes more efficiently and more consistently. What is interesting is that many of the questions were faced in BSH versus Electrolux are now reappearing in a new form before the UPC. Cases like Fujifilm versus Kodak show that the discussion about jurisdiction, scope, and cross-border effects is far from over. Institutions may be new. But the underlying challenge remains the same: How do we enforce patents effectively across borders? Host Some commentators even see this as a step toward a more independent European patent judiciary. Do you agree? Answer To some extent, yes. Professor Hanns Ullrich, who supervised my doctoral studies on the legal protection of a then new semiconductor technology many years ago, recently observed that the UPC is gradually developing its own European case law.[DH1] I think that is — again — a very accurate observation. If you look at the developments since BSH and the first UPC decisions, you can see that European patent litigation is becoming more connected. National courts will remain important. But at the same time, we are seeing a more integrated European patent system taking shape. How far that development will go remains to be seen. Host Looking back on the entire journey — from a vacuum cleaner patent, through litigation in several countries, all the way to the European Court of Justice and an award-winning decision — what is your personal conclusion? Answer My main conclusion is that innovation needs effective legal protection. But it also requires the willingness to challenge established assumptions and explore new approaches. For me, the BSH versus Electrolux case shows that persistence, teamwork, a willingness to challenge accepted assumptions, and a long-term strategic view can sometimes lead to developments that go far beyond the original dispute. BLOCK 9 – THE PERSON BEHIND THE DECISION Host Ernst-Peter, today we have talked a lot about jurisdiction, patent enforcement, and European case law. When you look back at this journey, which has lasted almost twenty years, what impressed you most? Answer Probably the realization that major developments rarely follow a straight line. When we started thinking about the case, we were dealing with a very practical problem. Nobody said: Let’s create a landmark decision of the European Court of Justice. We were simply looking for a reasonable and practical solution for a company. The fact that this would eventually lead to a decision with Europe-wide impact was something nobody could foresee at the time. Host Were there moments when you thought the case might fail? Answer Of course. Whenever a case lasts many years, there will be setbacks, new questions, and unexpected developments. That is exactly why persistence is so important. In the end, success is often not about one filing or one hearing. It is about staying focused on a clear objective over a long period of time. Host You often talk about teamwork. Is that one of the main lessons from this case? Answer Absolutely. A case of this size requires commitment from many people and institutes over many years. On the BSH side, my role was to help maintain the strategic direction and long-term commitment that such a case requires. At the same time, experts from different functions within BSH contributed technical expertise, testing, documentation, and practical support throughout the proceedings. On the legal side, Roman Sedlmaier and his team at IP-Counsels Gigerich & Sedlmaier (IPCGS) helped develop the cross-border litigation strategy and the overall case architecture. Our Swedish litigation team then carried the arguments through all stages of the proceedings. Looking back, it was the combination of institutional commitment, technical expertise, strategic leadership, well-designed case architecture, and consistent execution that made the difference. Host One final question. What advice would you give to young internal or external IP counsel? Answer Stay curious: Don’t be afraid to question accepted assumptions. Be patient: Intellectual property is usually a marathon, not a sprint. And never forget that every patent dispute involves an invention, a business, and many people who have worked hard to bring that innovation to market. For me, that connection between technology, law, and strategy is what still makes this profession so fascinating today. Host Ernst-Peter, thank you very much for joining us today on IP Fridays. Answer Thank you. It was a pleasure to be here.

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In this episode of Modern Chiropractic Mastery, Dr. Kevin Christie presents a solo deep dive into the principles of influence as outlined by renowned psychologist Robert Cialdini. Drawing from Cialdini's seminal works, including "Influence" and "Pre-Suasion," Dr. Christie explores how these principles can ethically enhance patient interactions and improve practice outcomes. Listeners will learn about the seven key principles of influence: reciprocity, commitment and consistency, social proof, authority, liking, scarcity, and unity. Dr. Christie provides practical examples of how chiropractors can implement these concepts into their patient care strategies to foster stronger relationships and encourage adherence to treatment plans. Additionally, he shares insights from recent Mastermind sessions, highlighting the importance of community and collaboration in professional growth. This episode serves as a valuable resource for chiropractors seeking to refine their influence in practice while maintaining ethical standards. Tune in for actionable strategies that can elevate your practice and enhance the patient experience, ensuring you stay at the forefront of chiropractic care.

Why isn't your retreat filling? It's one of the questions I get asked more than any other. And while marketing has changed dramatically since this episode first aired-with AI, SEO, and new ways people discover retreats-the core reasons retreats don't fill are surprisingly the same. That's why I'm bringing back this Throwback Thursday episode. In this conversation, I break down the most common reasons retreat leaders struggle to enroll guests and, more importantly, what you can do about it. We cover everything from mindset and messaging to marketing, pricing, and positioning because filling a retreat is never just about posting more on social media. In this episode, you'll learn: Why your belief in your retreat matters more than you think How niching down helps you attract the right guests The importance of writing copy that speaks directly to your ideal attendee Common marketing mistakes that prevent retreats from filling Why lead time matters How pricing, timing, and perceived value all work together If you've ever launched a retreat and heard nothing but crickets, this episode will help you identify where things may be breaking down. The strategies may be timeless- but they still work. What You'll Learn in This Episode Why retreat marketing starts with mindset How to identify and attract your ideal retreat guest Common retreat marketing mistakes Why your messaging may not be connecting The importance of retreat pricing and positioning How to create a stronger retreat value proposition Why visibility takes time Key Takeaways Belief Comes Before Bookings If you don't believe your retreat is worth attending, your audience will feel that. Stop Marketing to Everyone The more specific your audience, the stronger your marketing becomes. Your Copy Matters People don't buy itineraries. They buy outcomes and transformation. Marketing Takes Time One of the biggest mistakes retreat leaders make is starting their marketing too late. Visibility compounds over time. There Is Never Just One Reason Pricing, messaging, timing, audience, marketing, and mindset all work together. Improving just one area may not be enough.   The Retreat Leaders Podcast Resources and Links: Join our Mastermind in Austin! Learn to Host Retreats Join our private Facebook Group Get your legal docs for retreats Join our LinkedIn Group Apply to be a guest on our show Grab the AI + SEO Mini Course Grab the Pitch to Profit Mini Course   Thanks for tuning into the Retreat Leaders Podcast. Remember to subscribe for more insightful episodes, and visit our website for additional resources. Let's create a vibrant retreat community together!   Subscribe:  Apple Podcast | Google Podcast | Spotify ---------- TIMESTAMPS The Importance of Belief and Mindset (00:02:21) The host's belief in their retreat is the most crucial factor for success, as doubt can subconsciously sabotage marketing efforts. The Retreat Leader's Playbook (00:04:34) An advertisement for a guide designed to help retreat leaders create, market, and sell out their transformational retreat experiences. Niching Down Your Audience (00:05:43) Trying to appeal to everyone is a mistake; focusing on a specific niche makes your retreat more relevant and appealing. Crafting Compelling Copy (00:06:49) Your marketing message must resonate with your niche's specific pain points and aspirations to convert interest into actual bookings. Common Marketing Failures (00:07:59) This section covers marketing mistakes like insufficient lead time, lack of audience research, and underutilizing multiple marketing channels. Pricing, Timing, and Value Proposition (00:11:03) Discusses how incorrect pricing (too high or low), poor timing, and a weak value proposition can deter potential attendees. Logistical Challenges (00:13:10) How logistical issues, like a difficult location or mismatched accommodation styles, can negatively impact retreat signups if they don't fit the audience. Conclusion and Final Advice (00:14:12) A summary of the key areas to address—mindset, niche, marketing, and logistics—to increase the chances of selling out retreats.

Quynh, Sara, and Jessie close out Season 8 of Paper Talk Podcast with a heartfelt recap of their favorite guests, paper flower business lessons, and news on Episode 200. It's officially a wrap on Season 8, the longest season Paper Talk Podcast has ever recorded at 25 episodes! In this finale, hosts Quynh Nguyen, Sara Kim, and Jessie Chui sit down to reflect on the season's theme of community, revisit their favorite guest conversations about building a paper flower business, and share what's coming for Season 9, including the Paper Talk Mastermind and a giveaway to celebrate Episode 200. "I think the longer you're in this community, just like any other community, there's always a rotation of people. It's always interesting to me, as to why people start what they do and then also leave what they do." — Jessie What You'll Hear in this Episode: Why "community" became the throughline of Season 8, and how it evolved into something bigger than they expected Sara's favorite episode of the season, with guest Margie, on "It's Okay to Walk Away" (Episode 190), and what it taught them about burnout and the reality of running a paper flower business Jessie's favorite conversations with paper flower artists who became mothers this season, including Poy T. Granati, Laura Richey, and Carissa Wu, and how each of them redesigned their business around motherhood Quynh's highlights: the legacy of Aleene's Tacky Glue with guest Tiffany Windsor, and floral mechanics with Hitomi Gilliam A first look at Season 9 and the Episode 200 giveaway launching in September Updates on the Paper Talk Mastermind, including the upcoming retreat and how to join the waitlist The Best Thing We Bought that Bring Us Joy Quynh: TRX straps Jessie: TSN Subscription Sara: Trader Joe's Striped Mini Canvas Tote Bag Paper Talk is supported by our community of readers and listeners. When you click on our affiliate links, we may earn a commission for qualifying purchases made through Amazon.com, Shareasale, or similar affiliate marketing programs. This commission goes directly into the maintenance of this website and our podcast. ----------------------------------------------------- JOIN OUR PAPER TALK MASTERMIND! If you've been running your paper business solo and you're tired of figuring out pricing, marketing, and selling alone, then this is for you. The Mastermind is returning in the Fall 2026 and we saved you a seat! Starting September 8, we are leading a 6-month Mastermind for paper artists ready to build something sustainable. You'll meet twice a month with us and a small group of paper artists tackling the real stuff: pricing, social media, selling your work, newsletters, and building confidence in your business. We'll have honest conversations, dive into practical strategies, and be with people who actually understand what you're building. Registration begins in August. Get on the Waitlist! -----------------------------------------------------

Tune in to our weekly LIVE Mastermind Q+A Podcast for expert advice, peer collaboration, and actionable insights on success in the Probate, Divorce, Late Mortgage/Pre-Foreclosure, and Aged Expired niches! In this week's All The Leads Mastermind, the team introduces several new opportunities designed to help members generate more business, including the launch of the live Probate Mastery training series, expanded ISA calling support, and a new Property Tax Delinquent lead program. The discussion explores how professional follow-up, consistent outreach, and responding quickly to qualified leads can dramatically improve conversion rates across probate, late mortgage, reverse mortgage, and other life-event lead types. The conversation also emphasizes the value of building repeatable follow-up systems that keep you top of mind long after the initial contact. Members share real-world examples of converting long-term nurture leads by providing helpful resources, maintaining consistent communication, and leading every interaction with value. The episode concludes with practical advice on using AI to streamline business processes, improving lead response times, and creating stronger relationships through educational content and thoughtful follow-up. Key Takeaways Respond to qualified leads immediately. The fastest follow-up often produces the highest conversion rates.  Consistency wins over time. Long-term nurture campaigns frequently convert leads that aren't ready today.  Lead with value first. Helpful resources and educational content build trust before asking for business.  Use AI to work smarter. Automation can improve follow-up, marketing, and daily workflows without replacing the personal touch.  Explore new lead opportunities. Property Tax Delinquent leads provide another way to identify motivated sellers before competitors.  Build systems, not one-time campaigns. Consistent calling, organized follow-up, and repeatable processes create long-term success. To learn more, visit https://www.AllTheLeads.com or call (844) 532-3369 to check how many leads are available in your market.  #LeadGeneration #LeadFollowUp #RealEstateProspecting #RealEstateMarketing  Previous episodes: AllTheLeads.com/probate-mastermindInterested in Leads? AllTheLeads.comJoin Future Episodes Live in the All The Leads Facebook Mastermind Group:  https://facebook.com/groups/alltheleadsmastermindBe sure to check out our full Mastermind Q&A PlaylistSupport the show

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If you're a longtime Radio 4 listener, you'll know the important place that quizzes occupy in the schedule. That's why listeners have been in touch with Feedback to share their thoughts about a range of pilots for new quizzes that could potentially find a home on the network. Andrea Catherwood hears your views and talks to two hotshot quizzers - one a Mastermind champion - who give their opinions on whether or not these pilots get top marks. Radio 1 has announced a round of changes to the station's schedule and presenter line-up, with some on-air talent due to leave the station later this year. One listener shares what these changes mean to her, and Andrea talks to Sarah Carson, Chief Culture Writer and Contributing Editor at the i Paper, who gives her analysis on what they signify for Radio 1 in the long run. And following last week's interview with Evan Davis about his new series Common Ground, we hear from listeners who were disappointed to know that the opportunity for Evan to travel around the UK will be limited by budget cuts. Presenter: Andrea Catherwood Producer: Pauline Moore Assistant Producer: Rebecca Guthrie Executive Producer: David PrestA Whistledown Scotland production for BBC Radio 4

Most people think successful founders are just better at working hard.They're not. They're better at deciding.I recently ran a session on this at our High Ticket Heaven Mastermind, and it turned into one of the most requested talks from the whole event.Every business, at its core, is just a collection of decisions. The quality of those decisions compounds over time, and so does the damage from bad ones.In this talk I go through the actual framework I use to make decisions in my business, including:Why reducing the number of decisions you make daily is the single biggest lever for better onesHow to build a "pattern library" so you're not solving every problem from scratchThe one hiring rule that matters more than any otherA simple way to think about which decisions are worth making fast, and which ones need more careIf you're scaling a business past seven figures, this is worth 45 minutes of your time.Click here to watch the full Masterclass: https://youtu.be/MMcbzMnSBtA

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Are you hungry enough for the business you say you want? In this episode, I explore what it really means to be hungry as an entrepreneur and why that hunger is often the driving force behind growth. I share what I've been noticing in conversations with coaches, why so many people end up talking themselves out of their ambition, and how that changes the way they show up in their business.      I explain why believing bigger results are possible is essential if you want to keep growing, and how losing that belief can quietly shrink your goals, your desire, and your willingness to fight for what you really want. You'll hear why I think entrepreneurship requires hunger, how your relationship with ambition shapes your business, and why making peace with the hard parts of the journey changes everything.      I also invite you to take an honest look at your own ambition. Are you pursuing the goals you truly want, or have you convinced yourself to settle for something smaller? This episode will help you reconnect with your hunger, trust your capacity for growth, and embrace the version of yourself that's willing to go after what really matters.                                             If you want to start making serious money as a coach, you need to check out 2k for 2k. Click here to join: https://staceyboehman.com/2kfor2k!             Join the waitlist for the Entrepreneur Coach Membership: https://staceyboehman.com/ec-membership/              Apply for 200k Mastermind or join the waitlist here: https://staceyboehman.com/200k-Mastermind

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This week is our 10th episode in our monthly Upmarket Mastermind series! Each month Reed sits down with a mastermind group of Real Estate Media Creators from around North America who are all at different stages of scaling their businesses. With the mastermind format, you'll be able to journey along with each company as they navigate the different times of year and always changing circumstances RE Media creators face. The Upmarket Mastermind consists of:Alex Coombs of Northern Spruce Media in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.Kelly Clark of Local Flavor Films in Atlanta, Georgia.Jenn Lueck of Jenn Lueck Photography in Prescott, Arizona.Reed Fish of Upmarket Media in Ventura, California.It's time to start thinking about PMRE 2026! Go to pmreconference.com for all the details on PMRE 2026, which is November 17-19th at Palms Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. The Photography and Media for Real Estate conference will be better than ever this year! Upmarket is proud to be the official podcast of PMRE!Upmarket Pod is once again, beyond excited to partner with iGUIDE to bring you our exclusive Road to PMRE 2026 series of Upmarket episodes. SWEEPSTAKES ALERT - iGUIDE and their Tour to PMRE is giving away THREE(!!!!!!) ALL-EXPENSES PAID TRIPS TO PMRE 2026!!!!!The FIRST lucky winner is drawn and announced IN THIS EPISODE! YAY! The next winner will be announced in August and the last in September to win a PMRE ticket, travel and accommodation, all compliments of the fine folks at iGUIDE. To enter, all you need to do is follow @go_iguide and @upmarketpod on Instagram. Then, go to goiguide.com/pmre and enter your email address and you'll be entered in the drawing.NOTE If you have already bought a ticket and/or booked travel to PMRE and win the sweepstakes, iGUIDE will reimburse you for money spent.Follow the pod on Instagram at @upmarketpod.Fast turnaround times, new team members, raises, and managing expectations—running a growing business is rarely as simple as it looks. In this Mastermind, the group discusses whether faster delivery is actually creating better client experiences or just raising the bar, how customers react when familiar team members move on, and what goes into deciding when someone has earned a raise. They also share honest stories about leadership, employee growth, and the moments that remind you why building a great team is worth it.The Presenting Sponsor of Upmarket is AutoHDR, helping real estate media professionals deliver high-quality edited photos faster and more efficiently. As a special offer for Upmarket listeners, get one month of free photo editing with your purchase. To learn more and claim the offer, visit autohdr.com/upmarket.Another amazing sponsor is iGUIDE, which helps real estate professionals capture spaces fast and with industry-leading accuracy. Their PLANIX Pro camera delivers trusted measurements, with no subscriptions and priced per project. Options like iGUIDE Instant provide a clean 3D tour and interactive floor plan in minutes, starting at $7.99. Learn more at goiguide.com or @go_iguide.Another sponsor is HDPhotoHub, the all-in-one platform for ordering, scheduling, and delivering complete marketing kits, from video reels to print. With pay-per-listing pricing, transparent terms, and industry-leading integrations, HDPhotoHub helps you build the workflow you actually want. Visit HDPhotoHub.com and use code Upmarket to get your first 15 full deliveries free.Another amazing sponsor of Upmarket is SecondFloor, the fastest way to create a finished floor plan. It's so fast that you can deliver the finished floor plan while you are still on-site! Not only that, but you can get UNLIMITED floor plans for one low monthly fee. We love SecondFloor and you can go to secondfloorapp.com/upmarket and any new subscriber will get a one-month free trial.Our Action Items are sponsored by PixlCRM, where you can scale your real estate photography business through automation. It's an all-in-one business and marketing platform that complements your current delivery app. If you go to pixlcrm.com/upmarket you can get a 30-day risk-free trial!

Send us Fan MailYour energy reading + energetic support for August has arrived.This month Kerry taps into themes of:Looking ahead (3 years is significant!)Learning + building - you can grow your expertise + authorityMoney - there's an opportunity hereCan't wait to hear your thoughts - share with me on Instagram: http://instagram.com/kerryrowettCheck out Kerry's Mastermind here: http://alignandattract.com/mastermindYou could be joining us for a September 1st start!Thanks for listening. Please subscribe and share!Find Kerry at http://alignandattract.comJoin Kerry's Mastermind: http://alignandattract.com/mastermindShare your thoughts on Instagram: http://instagram.com/kerryrowett

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I'm giving away the goods on this episode! I'm going through the 7 steps of The Clarity Machine and 4 phases of strategy. I created this over 12 years ago which is crazy to think. And it has undoubtedly increased all 4 types of wealth and overall life satisfaction for me. I want it to do the same for you!Love This? Leave a ReviewHelp more pros find us and just take 10 seconds:  • Apple Podcasts: [https://shorturl.at/Jhlez]  • Spotify: [https://shorturl.at/8IeVM] Read This BookStephen wrote What Do You Want? Choose For Yourself Or Someone Else Will to inspire ambitious people to get clarity on their personal and professional lives and then make it happen.Connect with Stephen Website: lifebuilder.co | LinkedIn: [linkedin.com/in/stephencourson] | YouTube: [youtube.com/@stephencourson]  About Lifebuilder  The Lifebuilder Podcast helps ambitious entrepreneurs and leaders gain clarity, eliminate distractions, and achieve their goals faster. Each episode gives practical strategies for personal growth, productivity, and building a meaningful life. If you want clear direction, better focus, and proven frameworks to win at life and work, this show gives you the tools to g...

These episodes and reflections in general are always so vulnerable. But here I am! Pulling back the curtain to share everything—the numbers, tech disasters, life stuff, and BTS secret launch—from this last TDE launch.   This episode is a full launch debrief including context, which is so important to understanding why and how someone hit a certain number.   You'll learn the strategy I had in place before the launch, what happened during my live launch event, how the actual launch went, and what's unfolded since cart close.   Meltdowns, glitchy WiFi, and lessons learned—let's go!   → Get the full show notes (with all the links) here:  https://meganyelaney.com/2026/07/27/behind-the-scenes-tde-and-mastermind-launch-numbers

Your capacity to stay grounded in your confidence, your excitement, your certainty — even when things don't go as planned — is everything. It's easy to be there when you're winning. It's 1% of people who can have shit hit the fan and not waiver in who they are.In this episode I'm talking about the difference between strategy and identity, why most people try to out-strategize an identity problem (and why it doesn't work), and what it actually means to hold the standard even when a launch flops, a client asks for a refund, or a team member quits unexpectedly. This is about becoming unfuckable with.Key Takeaways:Why it's easy to stay confident when you're winning — and why that's not the testThe 1% who can have shit hit the fan and stay grounded in who they areWhy most people try to out-strategize this problem (and why it doesn't work)This comes down to identity: who do you believe you are? What do you believe you're capable of?Can you show up in your joy, your passion, your conviction — even when?The oak tree metaphor: rooted, grounded, unmoved by external circumstancesIf you're fluctuating externally every time something fluctuates internally, that's unsustainableScaling to multiple 6-figures? Apply for the CEO Mastermind here.Stabilizing your revenue before your scale? Get inside The Inner Circle here.Integrate AI systems & workflows into your business this weekend: Save $100 on Claude in a WeekendTry out the software I use to run my ENTIRE business: 30 day free trial for Go High Level

Curious about AI but not sure where to even start? This one's for you. Kind of. Marketing strategist Forest Linden is back. I ask him for the gentle beginner's route into AI. He answers with the three AI employees he's built. One writes code. Yikes. Fear not - fascinating as Forest's system is - I steer us back to the shallow end + we get to the easy starting points - the ones any business can use today. Look for more episodes in our AI mini series with Forest. Book discussed in this episode: The Secret Life of Pronouns - James Pennebaker Forest's website: claritylab.co Forest's Threads: threads.com/@forestlinden ==== If you'd like my help with your Business go to www.lizscully.com/endlessClients ==== And don't forget to get your reading list of the 10 essential reads for every successful biz owner - these are the books Liz recommends almost on the daily to her strategy + Mastermind clients. This isn't your usual list of biz books, these answer the challenges you've actually got coming up right now. Helpful, quick to read and very timely

Most meetings are a waste of time. We know this. There's a million memes ramming the point home. But - here's a revolutionary idea - what if they were actually... useful? Communications expert Chris Fenning is back, this time with his new book Effective Meetings - short enough to read in an hour, useful enough you'll want to read it twice. Chris explains how to tell which meetings shouldn't happen at all + why an agenda won't fix a thing. Plus, I share my trauma over three days of residential training on how to run a meeting. Horrific. Though admittedly quite funny if you didn't have to actually be there. Look for other episodes in the Author Interview strand. Books discussed in this episode: The First Minute - Chris Fenning Effective Meetings - Chris Fenning Chris's Website: chrisfenning.com Chris on Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/chris-fenning ==== If you'd like my help with your Business go to www.lizscully.com/endlessClients ==== And don't forget to get your reading list of the 10 essential reads for every successful biz owner - these are the books Liz recommends almost on the daily to her strategy + Mastermind clients. This isn't your usual list of biz books, these answer the challenges you've actually got coming up right now. Helpful, quick to read and very timely. Click here lizscully.com/reading to get your book list

Ruzanna Tovmasyan founded Ruz Studios Inc. in Burbank, California, after years of building course businesses for coaches, authors, and thought leaders who knew they had something valuable to teach but had no idea how to turn it into a product. Her clients have collectively generated over three million dollars in course revenue. One of them made a hundred and fifty thousand dollars in a single launch. Over forty thousand students have gone through courses she produced. She describes what she does as taking someone from a book or an idea all the way to a live school with paying students, and handling every single step in between so her clients never have to think about the business side. For those who want to learn how to build and scale their own profitable course business, she also runs the Ruz Creator Lab, her online academy, and a private Mastermind for creators who are ready to go deeper.Connect with Ruzanna here:www.linkedin.com/in/ruzannatovmasyanwww.facebook.com/iamruzanna www.instagram.com/iamruzhttps://workwithruz.manus.spaceDon't forget to sign up for our FREE LinkedIn Clients On Command Workshop HERE: https://www.thetimetogrow.com/LinkedInContentRoadmap

Some retreat lessons never go out of style. In this Throwback Thursday episode of The Retreat Leaders Podcast, Shannon Jamail revisits one of her favorite conversations with Chelle Swierz, founder of Topia Boutique Retreat Center in Baja California Sur, Mexico. While marketing trends, AI, and visibility strategies continue to evolve, the core principles of creating exceptional retreat experiences remain the same. In this conversation, Chelle shares the common mistakes she sees retreat leaders make—and many of them are still happening today. From poor guest preparation and choosing the wrong retreat dates to relying too heavily on social media instead of building genuine relationships, this episode is packed with timeless wisdom for retreat leaders. Shannon and Chelle also discuss: The importance of over-communicating with retreat guests Why trust is built long before a retreat begins How venue partnerships can elevate the guest experience Common planning mistakes that impact retreat success The power of personal connection over social media marketing Creating memorable and transformational retreat experiences If you're planning a retreat, struggling to fill one, or simply want to improve the experience you create for your guests, this episode is as relevant today as it was when it first aired. What You'll Learn in This Episode Common retreat hosting mistakes Why guest preparation matters How to choose better retreat dates The importance of clear communication Why relationships still outperform algorithms How retreat venues can support retreat leaders Creating an exceptional retreat guest experience Key Takeaways Retreat Success Starts Before Guests Arrive The guest experience begins long before check-in. Communication, preparation, and expectation-setting matter. Social Media Isn't Enough People may discover you online. But trust is built through relationships and conversations. Over-Communication Is a Good Thing Guests appreciate clarity. The more prepared they feel, the better their experience. Venue Partnerships Matter The right venue partner can dramatically improve the retreat experience for both leaders and guests. Authenticity Always Wins Clear, honest communication about what guests can expect leads to better experiences and stronger reviews. About Chelle Swierz Chelle Swierz is a longtime yoga instructor and founder of Topia Boutique Retreat Center in Baja California Sur, Mexico. Topia was created to support retreat leaders through every stage of the retreat process, helping them create meaningful experiences while building strong community connections. Learn more at: https://www.topiaretreat.com/   The Retreat Leaders Podcast Resources and Links: Join our Mastermind in Austin! Learn to Host Retreats Join our private Facebook Group Get your legal docs for retreats Join our LinkedIn Group Apply to be a guest on our show Grab the AI + SEO Mini Course Grab the Pitch to Profit Mini Course   Thanks for tuning into the Retreat Leaders Podcast. Remember to subscribe for more insightful episodes, and visit our website for additional resources. Let's create a vibrant retreat community together!   Subscribe:  Apple Podcast | Google Podcast | Spotify -------- TIMESTAMPS Welcome to the Retreat Leaders Podcast (00:01:25) The host, Shannon, welcomes listeners and introduces the guest, Shelly, a fellow retreat venue owner from Baja, Mexico. About Topia Boutique Retreat Center (00:02:22) Shelly describes her full-service retreat center, Topia, which she co-owns with her husband, and its mission to support leaders. Different Levels of Venue Service (00:03:19) Shannon and Shelly discuss the spectrum of venue services, from 100% self-service to fully supported, all-inclusive models like Topia. Biggest Mistake: Not Knowing Your Community (00:05:20) Shelly explains the most common mistake is not knowing if you have a community that is willing and able to travel. Social Media Following vs. Real Community (00:08:16) A large social media following doesn't guarantee retreat sign-ups; genuine, personal relationships and trust are what fill retreats. The Importance of Strategic Planning (00:12:23) Discussion on giving yourself enough time to market, building community, and the benefits of partnering with another leader. Mistake #2: Choosing Dates Unwisely (00:14:35) Shelly warns against scheduling local retreats before international ones, as it can cannibalize sign-ups for the bigger trip. Considering Demographics, Weather, and Holidays (00:17:54) The importance of considering your audience's schedule, holidays, and the location's weather when selecting retreat dates is discussed. Best Practice: Over-Communicate with Guests (00:20:50) Shelly highlights the importance of preparing guests thoroughly through emails, Zoom calls, and clear itineraries to ensure a smooth experience. The Power of One-on-One Calls (00:23:40) Shannon emphasizes having quick one-on-one calls with each guest to review details and answer personal questions before the retreat. More About Topia Retreat Center (00:26:30) Shelly describes Topia's beautiful location in Baja California Sur and its focus on caring for and supporting retreat leaders.

Send Carla a message!Leadership can be lonely.Whether you're leading a business, a team, a family, or simply trying to lead yourself well, it's easy to feel like you are the only one going through this.In this conversation, Carla sits down with Tina Garcia, founder of E.L.E.V.A.T.E. Women's Mastermind, to talk about why gathering matters now more than ever.Together they explore: why real community changes us  the power of hearing each other's stories navigating seasons of change  why growth requires getting out of our comfort zone  creating spaces where people can be seen, known, and encouraged If you've been craving deeper conversations, meaningful connection, or simply a reminder that you don't have to figure life out alone, this episode is for you.Register for next E.L.E.V.A.T.E event on 7/29.  Carla is the guest speaker.About Tina:Connect on InstagramWith more than 20 years of experience as a REALTOR®, coach, mentor, and entrepreneur, Tina is passionate about creating spaces where women can connect, collaborate, and grow. Through E.L.E.V.A.T.E., she brings together women from all walks of life to inspire one another, build meaningful relationships, and realize the power of intentional community.Learn more about Carla:Website: https:/www.carlareeves.com/Get The Differently Journal:https://carlareeves.com/journalConnect on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/differentlyco/Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/Connect on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@differentlythepodcastGo to https://carlareeves.com/free-class to get The Class schedule, sign up, and/or pass it on to a friend.  Come hang out and learn with us for FREE!Book a Complimentary Strategy Call with Carla:  https://bookme.name/carlareeves/strategycallIf you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It's a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!

What if the thing standing between you and the wealth you want isn't a strategy, but time itself? In this episode of The Spiritual Investor Podcast, I go deep on breaking the structure, one of the five concepts of the SI Method I've been refining over the last eight years. Breaking the structure isn't slowing down to speed up, and it isn't taking a day off. It's grabbing the wheel of your life while it's in full motion and stopping it completely, so that on the other side you can meet yourself newly and create from source rather than from the past. I share how this played out for one of my Mastermind students, a fintech CFO who spent twenty four hours alone in a tent with no book, no wifi, nothing, and what she discovered on the other side of that. I also talk about why suffering and time are conceptually linked, how AI is collapsing time and leveling the playing field, and why I keep money on a different shelf entirely. In this episode: What breaking the structure actually is (and what it isn't) Why suffering is a perception, and how removing it removes time The link between certainty, need, and full love How I planned my way into early retirement by changing my state of allowing Why AI collapsing time is an invitation, not a threat This is the work we go vertical on inside the Mastermind. If it's calling you, you can find the details at thespiritualinvestor.com/simastermind.

Everyone Sheevaun Moran here Driving For Your Success and I think a lot about how somebody can get out of their own way get unstuck and really get things moving in the right direction and there are a couple of things that occur in people's thinking and it's kind of I can't do that I couldn't do that that'll take too much time it's too late it's too much or on the other side of it I need to change everything in this one thing I I just need a whole overhaul and if I get the overhaul everything's gonna be fine and the really interesting piece of that is well that could be true and that's what you see in the hero's journey meaning somebody having the ups and downs of of success and business and and growth incomes Etc is the overhaul isn't real the overhaul takes a step and a step and a step so we're looking for the big thing when we actually need to show up for the minor Miracles um we're looking for the massive as soon as I take this pill everything is going to be fine as soon as I implement this in my business or in my thinking everything's going to be fine and the truth is there's this really interesting thing called the principal lag time and so you get an idea you implement it and it doesn't happen right away and you often give up on it and the truth of of transformation is you get an idea it takes a bit to implement and maybe you need help implementing maybe you need to get over your own stuff in order to implement maybe maybe it's so far out of your comfort zone that you have to work on agreeing to actually implement it and so the one idea could be this one nugget and I always teach this when I'm doing and hosting events and workshops is if you just take one thing away from what I'm sharing you might be shocked at how that one thing is the lever the small hinge that moves big doors and the small hinge that moves big doors is often the best of the ideas the opportunities the transformational products or programs or events and I attend I'm very very privileged to attend some high-end networking and Mastermind groups and I go in with the idea of how could I be of service how can I be of service to someone with something that I know and I don't know what I need to share but I go in with the idea of service rather than how much am I gonna get because I know if I come from a heart of service from the the kindness of sharing something with somebody it will come back it always does there is a law a Divine law that says it isn't giving that we received so it's not give everything away for free it's be of service and also be willing to receive that one nugget even if it's just one nugget because it's going to make a difference I've been told by people who listen to my YouTube channel and podcasts that they listen for their benevolent butt kick and may this be a benevolent butt kick and sometimes people want a more regular benevolent butt cape and that's when I step in or that's when they invite me in to help them achieve more with less and get there faster so if you find this inspiring you know subscribe share like comment and and you know what go to sheevaunmoran.com s-h-e-e-v-a-u-n-m-o-r-a-n.com or join us at one of our upcoming events EpicLifeSuccessSummit.com ... I cannot wait to see you take that one shift until next time have a beautiful day. Unleash Your Stuck Prosperity More Epic Tools: For more of these articles, rule breakers, energetic solutions or concepts, and for more ease and grace in your life or business, connect with me at http://sheevaunmoran.com. Grab your FREE copy of the Epic Life Toolkit at https://www.epiclifetoolkit.com/. Remember that energy is within you…let it shine today! 

Tune in to our weekly LIVE Mastermind Q+A Podcast for expert advice, peer collaboration, and actionable insights on success in the Probate, Divorce, Late Mortgage/Pre-Foreclosure, and Aged Expired niches! In this week's All The Leads Mastermind, the team discusses how real estate websites are evolving as AI, search engines, and consumer expectations continue to change. Alyssa explains why simply having a website is no longer enough, emphasizing the importance of creating a professional online presence with a clear brand voice, customized content, strong SEO, AI optimization, and lead capture tools that work together to support every marketing effort. The hosts also introduce new website packages, AI-powered features, and educational resources designed to help agents stand out in competitive niche markets. The conversation also highlights the launch of a free 12-week Probate Mastery training series for active subscribers and concludes with an in-depth discussion on building stronger relationships with probate attorneys. The coaches share practical strategies for creating long-term referral partnerships by leading with value, providing helpful resources, and consistently positioning yourself as a trusted expert who makes an attorney's job easier. Key Takeaways Your website should be a growth tool, not just an online brochure. It should build trust, generate leads, and support every marketing effort.  Differentiate yourself with your brand voice. Customized messaging, local content, and authentic branding help you stand out from generic competitors.  Use AI to enhance (not replace) relationships. AI can automate lead capture, answer questions, and improve the customer experience while keeping your personal touch.  Keep your website fresh and optimized. Regular content updates, SEO, AI optimization, and ongoing maintenance improve visibility and performance.  Lead with value when building attorney relationships. Consistently provide resources and solutions that make an attorney's job easier to become a trusted referral partner.  Never stop learning. The new Probate Mastery program reinforces that ongoing education and skill development create long-term success.  To learn more, visit https://www.AllTheLeads.com or call (844) 532-3369 to check how many leads are available in your market.  #RealEstateMarketing #LeadGeneration #ProbateInvesting #RealEstateWebsites Previous episodes: AllTheLeads.com/probate-mastermindInterested in Leads? AllTheLeads.comJoin Future Episodes Live in the All The Leads Facebook Mastermind Group:  https://facebook.com/groups/alltheleadsmastermindBe sure to check out our full Mastermind Q&A PlaylistSupport the show

What makes coaching so valuable that people willingly invest thousands, or even hundreds of thousands, of dollars in it? In this episode, I share the many ways coaching has transformed my own life and business, and why understanding its value is the foundation of selling it well. I explain why your belief in coaching directly shapes your ability to communicate that value to potential clients.       I walk through the impact a coach can have beyond achieving a single result, from changing your thinking and accelerating your growth to helping you stay in action, navigate challenges, and become the person capable of creating the life you want. You'll also hear why coaching can save years of trial and error, create deeper fulfillment, and completely change how you experience your time, money, relationships, and future.        I also explain why selling coaching starts long before a sales conversation. When you deeply understand the value of what coaching creates, you communicate with greater conviction, serve your clients more powerfully, and help them see what is truly possible for their own lives.                                          If you want to start making serious money as a coach, you need to check out 2k for 2k. Click here to join: https://staceyboehman.com/2kfor2k!             Join the waitlist for the Entrepreneur Coach Membership: https://staceyboehman.com/ec-membership/              Apply for 200k Mastermind or join the waitlist here: https://staceyboehman.com/200k-Mastermind

87% of business owners will never successfully exit their company. Nicole and Thano Emerick spend every day making sure their clients are not in that number.Alex Sheridan sits down with husband-and-wife team Nicole and Thano Emerick, Partner and President of Exit Factor of Western Chicagoland, to unpack why most businesses fail to sell.Founders learn why owner dependency caps valuation, why messy books scare off buyers, why revenue means nothing without profit, and why even a successful exit can leave a founder feeling lost.Key takeaways:00:00:00 Introduction00:02:31Q: Why does owner dependency lower a business's sale value?A: Thano Emerick explains that when a business fully runs through its owner, buyers see it as high risk and untransferable.00:04:49Q: Why do successful exits often lead to regret?A: Thano Emerick cites a study showing 75% of owners who exit successfully still feel dissatisfaction after losing their sense of purpose.00:11:15Q: Why does profit matter more than revenue when selling a business?A: Nicole Emerick and Thano Emerick explain a business with no profit may not be sellable, popularizing the line revenue is vanity, profit is sanity.00:32:01Q: Do most business owners know what their company is worth?A: Nicole Emerick estimates 80% of an owner's net worth is tied up in their business, and most owners don't know what it is worth.00:40:16Q: Does an online presence affect what buyers will pay for a business?A: Nicole Emerick explains sellers with no online presence get discounted because buyers must spend years rebuilding the brand themselves.Subscribe and share this with a founder who needs it.

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In this episode of The Modern Hairstylist Podcast, Hunter Donia and Jodie Brown kick off a two part series breaking down the real pros and cons of some of the most popular service niches in the hair industry right now. Hunter has said for years that niching down is one of the most powerful things a stylist can do for their business, and this episode is proof of that. But it also gets honest about the fact that every niche comes with its own unique set of challenges that do not always get talked about.Hunter pulls directly from his experience working with over 20 six figure, fully booked Mastermind students, the majority of whom have a service specialty, to walk through what these niches actually look like from a business perspective once you are inside them.Key Takeaways:

We talk a lot about positioning when it comes to business — positioning our offers, our brand, our messaging. But what about positioning our energy? Positioning ourselves as the prize, the ones to be sought after, instead of the ones hoping they pick us.In this bite sized episode I'm talking about the energetic shift that happens when you flip "I hope they hire me" to "do I pick them?" Why being selective with your time and energy is magnetic. And how maintaining congruency with your own evolution changes everything — including your pricing, your standards, and who gets access to you.Key Takeaways:The energetic undertone in most sales conversations: "I hope they pick me"What happens when you flip that to "do I pick them?"Why being selective with who gets your time and energy is positioning your magnetismHow I introduced an application process to CEO Mastermind after years of open enrollmentWhy every time I go through an upgrade, my programs get upgraded tooThe real prize isn't making the sale — the prize is youScaling to multiple 6-figures? Apply for the CEO Mastermind here.Stabilizing your revenue before your scale? Get inside The Inner Circle here.Integrate AI systems & workflows into your business this weekend: Save $100 on Claude in a WeekendTry out the software I use to run my ENTIRE business: 30 day free trial for Go High Level

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If a client says they'll peruse your proposal, will they read every word or only skim? Sadly, it's hard to tell these days. Copywriter Rachel Allen of Bolt from the Blue Copywriting is back for part two of our pedants' special, this time on words caught mid-change - dictionary meaning on one side, internet meaning on the other. We discuss the word that broke Rachel's heart, the therapy terms everyone's borrowing for authority (inaccurately - obv) + the scheduling word that should never appear on a sales page. Look for more in the Book Huddle strand. RobWords Episode Mentioned – on YouTube Words we've ruined Rachel's Website:  boltfromthebluecopywriting.com Rachel's Instagram: instagram.com/boltfromthebluecopywriting Rachel's Substack: boltfromtheblue.substack.com Rachel's email : hello at boltfromthebluecopywriting.com ==== If you'd like my help with your Business go to www.lizscully.com/endlessClients ==== And don't forget to get your reading list of the 10 essential reads for every successful biz owner - these are the books Liz recommends almost on the daily to her strategy + Mastermind clients. This isn't your usual list of biz books, these answer the challenges you've actually got coming up right now. Helpful, quick to read and very timely. 

Confidence as a principal isn't something you're born with — it's something you build. I've been asking new Mastermind members and Digital Danny users why they're signing up, and I keep hearing the same thing: they're working on their confidence. Most won't say it out loud. Most think their doubt means they're not cut out for this. That's the pattern I'm noticing. Here are three concrete practices — starting with a 90-second daily routine — that transform how you show up next year. You'll stop questioning every decision. You'll start trusting your gut. You'll lead like you mean it. THINK THROUGH YOUR NEXT LEADERSHIP MOVE https://myprincipalcoach.com — your AI-powered principal coach, available 24/7. ⌚️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Cold open: Building confidence with an unconventional story 01:57 - Why so many principals struggle with self-doubt 03:41 - Method 1: The EPS Journal for a 90-second daily boost 05:17 - How the EPS Journal builds your personal highlight reel 07:02 - Method 2: Watch the language that sabotages your confidence 08:47 - Common self-sabotaging phrases principals use 10:42 - Method 3: Stop leading in isolation 12:42 - Why doing leadership alone is holding you back 14:25 - Digital Danny: Your AI-powered principal coach 15:25 - The Mastermind: Weekly support and peer mentorship 16:19 - Options to build confidence this summer CONNECT & CONTINUE WHENEVER YOU ARE READY, HERE'S 3 WAYS TO HELP YOU DO SCHOOL DIFFERENT: Start chatting with Digital Danny: https://myprincipalcoach.com/ Apply to the mastermind: https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/mastermind Email to work 1-on-1 with Danny: danny@betterleadersbetterschools.com 

This week's Throwback Thursday episode tackles one of the biggest challenges facing retreat leaders today: Pricing. Because let's be honest... Most retreat leaders aren't struggling because they don't know how to host a great retreat. They're struggling because they're underpricing their expertise, their experiences, and the transformation they provide. In this popular episode, Shannon Jamail sits down with retreat pricing expert Erin Haag to discuss the difference between attracting price shoppers and attracting value-driven buyers. Together they explore why so many retreat leaders: charge too little work too hard take on too much risk and end up making far less profit than they should You'll learn why pricing isn't just about covering costs—it's about creating a sustainable business that allows you to serve your guests at the highest level. Shannon and Erin also discuss: Why low pricing often attracts the wrong buyers The difference between price-sensitive and value-focused guests Why premium retreats often perform better during economic uncertainty The hidden costs of underpricing How to communicate transformation rather than features Why retreat leaders need to stop charging based on fear Whether you're hosting your first retreat or your fiftieth, this episode will challenge how you think about pricing and profitability. Because transformational experiences deserve transformational pricing. What You'll Learn in This Episode The difference between price shoppers and value shoppers Why underpricing hurts both you and your guests How to price retreats for profit and sustainability Why premium retreats can be more resilient during economic shifts The importance of communicating value over cost Common pricing mistakes retreat leaders make How pricing impacts the type of guests you attract Key Takeaways Price Determines Who You Attract The guests attracted to a $2,000 retreat often have different buying motivations than those investing $7,000 or more. Underpricing Creates Problems Many retreat leaders think lower prices mean more bookings. Often, the opposite is true. Retreats Are Not Vacations You're not selling a hotel room. You're selling transformation, growth, support, community, and results. Profitability Matters A retreat that breaks even isn't necessarily successful. Retreat businesses must be profitable to remain sustainable. Value-Based Buyers Think Differently When guests understand the value of the experience, price becomes only one part of the decision.   The Retreat Leaders Podcast Resources and Links: Join our Mastermind in Austin! Learn to Host Retreats Join our private Facebook Group Get your legal docs for retreats Join our LinkedIn Group Apply to be a guest on our show Grab the AI + SEO Mini Course Grab the Pitch to Profit Mini Course   Thanks for tuning into the Retreat Leaders Podcast. Remember to subscribe for more insightful episodes, and visit our website for additional resources. Let's create a vibrant retreat community together!   Subscribe:  Apple Podcast | Google Podcast | Spotify ------------ TIMESTAMPS Throwback Thursday Introduction (00:00:00) Shannon introduces this archived episode with Erin Haag and explains why the conversation around retreat pricing is still so relevant today. Why Pricing Matters in the Retreat Industry (00:00:17) Shannon shares why pricing remains one of the biggest challenges retreat leaders face, especially when they are delivering transformational experiences but not making enough profit. A Retreat Is Not Just a Vacation (00:01:09) Shannon reminds retreat leaders that retreats are experiences that create change, and believing in the value of the offer is essential. Welcoming Erin Haag Back to the Show (00:01:55) Shannon welcomes Erin Haag back to the podcast and shares why they are aligned on the topic of retreat pricing, even though their pricing models are different. The Problem With Underpricing Retreats (00:02:20) Shannon and Erin discuss why retreat leaders often get stuck in their heads around pricing and how undercharging can hurt both the host and the industry. Retreats Are a Business (00:03:19) Erin explains that retreats must be profitable if they are being run as a business, not a nonprofit or hobby. The Facebook Pricing Debate (00:04:10) Erin shares the story of a Facebook post where a retreat leader asked for advice after raising her retreat price to $6,000. Higher Priced Retreats Are Easier to Sell (00:05:02) Erin explains why higher priced retreats can be easier to sell because they attract value-based buyers instead of price shoppers. Tiffany's Buyers vs. Claire's Buyers (00:05:25) Erin uses the comparison of Tiffany's and Claire's shoppers to explain how price impacts the type of buyer a retreat attracts. The Economy and High-Ticket Retreat Buyers (00:08:10) Shannon and Erin discuss why lower-ticket buyers may be more affected by the economy, while value-based buyers are still willing to invest in premium retreats. Matching Price With Value (00:09:18) Shannon and Erin clarify that higher prices must be supported by higher value, luxury experiences, and a clear transformation. Building Profit Into Retreat Pricing (00:10:31) Erin shares how she recommends retreat leaders build in a minimum profit goal and aim for healthy profit margins when pricing their retreats. Don't Shortchange Yourself or the Industry (00:11:23) Shannon encourages retreat leaders to stop underpricing and instead use their profit to support themselves, hire others, give back, or create scholarships. Why Underpricing Hurts the Market (00:12:00) Erin explains how underpriced retreats condition buyers to expect unrealistic pricing and make it harder for professionals in the industry to earn sustainably. Income Can Match Impact (00:12:49) Erin talks about why women in the retreat industry need to make money and how that money often gets reinvested into families and communities. Selling the Transformation, Not the Thing (00:15:05) Shannon explains that retreat leaders are not just selling rooms, meals, or activities. They are selling the full experience and transformation. Why Women Struggle More With Pricing (00:15:36) Shannon shares what she has noticed as a venue owner: men often charge more confidently for retreats, while women tend to struggle with pricing. Money Mindset and Limiting Beliefs (00:16:19) Erin and Shannon discuss how women have often been conditioned to see money conversations as taboo, which can impact pricing confidence. How to Shift From Low Pricing to Higher Value (00:17:43) Shannon asks Erin how retreat leaders who have been underpricing can begin to make the switch to more profitable pricing. Start With the Math (00:17:57) Erin recommends looking at past retreat numbers, cancellations, profit, hours worked, and actual earnings to make pricing decisions from data instead of emotion. Calculating Your True Hourly Rate (00:19:05) Erin explains how retreat leaders can calculate what they really earned for their time and why many would never accept that rate in another job. Bake in the Value of Transformation (00:20:32) Erin explains that many retreat leaders forget to price in the transformation their retreat provides, not just the logistics of the trip. Price Shoppers Nitpick Every Detail (00:21:05) Erin shares how price shoppers often compare retreats to what they could book on their own, missing the deeper value of the retreat experience. Attracting Value-Based Retreat Guests (00:22:24) Erin explains that higher priced retreats help position the transformation and unique experience as part of the value. How to Work With Erin (00:24:00) Shannon asks Erin how retreat leaders can connect with her and learn more about profitable retreat pricing. Erin's Free Retreat Pricing Resource (00:24:12) Erin shares her free guide with top tips for hosting profitable retreats and explains where listeners can find it. Final Thoughts on Pricing and Profitability (00:25:05) Shannon closes the conversation by emphasizing the importance of guidance, self-belief, and profitable pricing in helping the retreat industry grow in a healthy way.

How can you communicate and sell confidently as an introvert? In this episode, I share my own experience as an introvert and why it has never stopped me from building a multimillion-dollar coaching business. I walk through the challenges introverts often face when communicating, selling, and networking, along with the mindset shifts that made the biggest difference for me.     I explain how I approach coaching, teaching, networking, and selling in ways that work with my personality instead of against it. You'll hear the practical strategies I use to manage my energy, strengthen my communication, and develop the skills that matter most, without believing I have to become someone I'm not.        I also share why I believe introversion is never a reason to hold yourself back from growing your business. This episode will help you rethink what's possible, build confidence in your own strengths, and create a business that supports both your goals and the way you naturally operate.                                          If you want to start making serious money as a coach, you need to check out 2k for 2k. Click here to join: https://staceyboehman.com/2kfor2k!             Join the waitlist for the Entrepreneur Coach Membership: https://staceyboehman.com/ec-membership/              Apply for 200k Mastermind or join the waitlist here: https://staceyboehman.com/200k-Mastermind

The highest month of membership revenue in Lab history was also the setup for the highest month of churn. One year later, February delivered both records. I have been building community in some form since 2012. I ran Startup Weekend events in Columbus, led online Mastermind groups, consulted on the launch of SPI Pro, and spent 2021 leading the community team at Smart Passive Income before going back out on my own. In early 2022, I launched what became the Lab, a membership for creators earning at least $10,000 per month in non-service revenue or with 10,000 followers on a single platform. The Lab now has around 340 members across three tiers and is still standing after years of waves of communities coming and going. In this episode, we talk about: Why scarcity and urgency drive signups but can crater your retention a year later The two onboarding "secrets" I kept quiet for a while The mastermind paradox How to think about scaling a community without accidentally eroding the culture you've built What I would tell anyone thinking about launching a membership before they write a single line of copy By the end of this episode, you will have a clearer picture of how a membership actually works over years, not just at launch. Subscribe to Growth in Reverse Watch on YouTube The Lab Membership⁠ ⁠The Lab Membership Teardown (free)⁠ ⁠Circle (community platform)⁠ ⁠Kit Craft and Commerce Conference⁠ ⁠Chenell Basilio on Creator Science⁠⁠ Full transcript and show notes *** TIMESTAMPS (00:00) Introduction and episode context (02:08) How Jay started the Lab (from Startup Weekend to SPI Pro to Creative Companion Club) (09:37) The scarcity play: record revenue month followed by record churn (10:38) What actually works as a marketing lever for a community (13:46) Why Jay runs applications and has a 90% conversion rate for accepted members (16:30) The design philosophy: reduce effort, increase impact (24:19) Mid-boarding: the missing piece between onboarding and renewal (35:13) Jay's onboarding framework and the two secrets he's been keeping (40:46) Why offline events matter for retention (not necessarily growth) (47:00) How to think about scaling community without destroying culture (49:19) Who shouldn't launch a membership (and what to figure out first) *** RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE #292: Chenell Basilio — The state of email in 2026, growing your list without social media, and new predictions. *** ASK CREATOR SCIENCE Submit your question here *** WHEN YOU'RE READY Creator Science Newsletter Get CreatorHQ (creator operating system) Join The Lab (private membership community) Get a Personalized Offer *** CONNECT Connect on Twitter Connect on Instagram Connect on LinkedIn Subscribe on YouTube *** SPONSORS View all sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices