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As a global expert in high-performance business growth, a New York Times bestselling author, and one of the world's top ten motivational speakers, Dan Clark has inspired leaders worldwide. He's dedicated to strengthening Utah's workforce and supporting local businesses. Dan Clark, joins us with more. Dan Clark: In my 35-year career, I've delivered over 5,500 speeches in 75 countries, working with Fortune 500 companies, Super Bowl champions, military commands, and the United Nations. But my greatest satisfaction comes from working with Utah businesses like L3 Communications, The Buckner Company, Maverik, IMC, Rio Tinto, NuSkin, Stein Eriksen Lodge, the Association of General Contractors, Utah Bankers Association, and many many more incredible organizations! My expertise is resetting organizational cultures to peak performance — redefining what's possible, igniting resilience, strengthening teamwork, and accelerating growth through change. My 3-step strategy teaches: “Every culture is created between the strongest belief, highest expectations, and best behavior the leader lives by — and the worst behavior the leader tolerates!” In technology, I emphasize balancing high tech with high touch. AI is a tool, but how, when, and why we use it is a choice. AI replaces tasks, not talent — the most powerful intelligence is not artificial or replaceable. Derek Miller: Dan Clark helps individuals and organizations achieve peak performance through keynote speeches, leadership training, and coaching. Schedule a call to discuss your leadership and sales training needs at DanClark.com. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 5/8/25

Kroger eliminates about 200 corporate positions. President Trump puts the brakes on EV charging stations. And Maverik moves forward with its rebrand of Kum & Go stations.

Payton Rae stops by and shares her musical journey, from growing up in North Idaho to becoming one half of Third Avenue and now stepping into her solo career. She talks about her early performances, the challenges of going solo, her new nashville tattoo and what excites her most about her upcoming single, "Rodeo." Ty and Payton share their excitement for the upcoming event at Crossroads Country Music Academy and plan their day in CDA, complete with a stop at Maverik. Crossroads tickets - https://shorturl.at/JjlEMCreditsMusic - Jesse QuandtVoice Over - J. GwinnHost - Ty PisaniSounds - ZapSplatBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tee-party-podcast--4837858/support.

Man in St. Louis helped a stranger who got his car stuck in the snow...then robbed him, The bathroom at the Maverik store near Salt Lake City Airport is named 'best restroom' in the United States, Rapper 2 Low accidentally fires gun during podcast

This Underdog Ag Podcast features a very inspiring story told by Svetlana (Vysotsky) Hensley, wife of Allen Hensley, of Agua Dulce, Texas. Although she ended up in Texas, Svetlana spent the first five years of her life in Lviv, Ukraine. Then, because of religious persecution (even imprisonment), her parents, Igor and Nadia, fled to the United States with very little money, only the belongings they could carry, each other, and their faith in the risen Christ. Listen to Svetlana talk about her journey to the United States, that began when she was a tearful child at a train station in the Ukraine. So sad to leave her home, her friends, and her life there, little did she know a church and community in Oklahoma was preparing to welcome the family with open arms. This story is one of gratitude, humor, endurance, love, and faith. A fitting story to move us as we celebrate the birth of Jesus. Thank you, Allen Hensley, for recognizing the precious gift your wife and her story are to the world. Thank you, Svetlana, for your willingness to share your journey. P.S. There are a few surprises along the way in this interview too. Such as, we may know the source of those mysterious crop circles that pop up at times. Also, the power of mowing your lawn and more.In honor of Svetlana's father, I am also sharing her father's obituary below so that the story may live on in the hearts of those who read it:  Igor Fedorovich Vysotsky, age 77, entered through the eternal gates of Heaven peacefully on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, in the comfort of his home. Igor is survived by his loving wife, Nadia (Gavrilov) Vysotsky, and his six children, Miroslav Vysotsky (wife Natasha) of Roseville, CA; Lilia Otten (husband James) of Bartlesville, OK; Nelya DeSpain (husband Brady) of Talala, OK; Igor Jr. Vysotsky (wife Lauren) of Cypress, TX; Svetlana Hensley (husband Allen) of Agua Dulce, TX; Isaya Vysotsky (wife Aileen) of Tampa, FL; and 21 grandchildren: Sara, Breyden, Alexis, Emily, Ethyn, Leah, Baylie, Trystan, Mia, Melana, Abram, Jonah, Eli, Miryk, Adelade, Levi, Silas, Kirym, Samuel, Magdalene, and Maverik.Igor was born on January 25, 1947 in Matsoshyn (village near Lviv) Ukraine to Fedir and Agafia Vysotsky. He was the seventh of their eight children together. Igor attended and graduated from the Matsoshyn school house (completing grades 1-8; and prevented from pursuing higher education because of his Christian beliefs) after which he attended mechanical and technical trade schools where he earned mechanic and electrician certifications. Igor then completed 2 years of compulsory military service and entered the workforce in Lviv Ukraine. This turned out to be a fortunate location for Igor, as he began attending a local home-based church where he met, courted, and married his bride, Nadia, who would remain his life-long spouse for over 54 years, and would be by his side until his last breath on this earth. As the patriarch of a growing family, Igor worked for various state owned/run enterprises and was often held back from promotions or outright fired for his beliefs and his refusal to live out his Faith in secret. The ongoing persecution for his Christian beliefs strained his ability to provide for his family and he often had two to three menial jobs and drove a gypsy cab during non-working hours to make ends meet. This was simply the way of life for true Believers under the oppressive regime of the Soviet Union and became a theme of his ongoing struggle for freedom to worship and to live a life that God called him to live. Aside from the “softer” persecution of career and professional development limitations, Igor also experienced direct punishment for playing Christian worship music in the privacy of his own home. He and his pastor were imprisoned for over 40 days after being reported to the authorities by a neighbor. Igor was prepared to serve a much longer sentence but was unexpectedly released without explanation. Although Igor was able to feed and clothe his children, he and Nadia recognized that it would be a difficult future for their family to build a life they wanted under their circumstances in Ukraine. Together, they made the difficult decision to renounce their citizenship, sell-off or give away most of their possessions, pack up their suitcases with whatever remained, and leave their homeland behind with five children in tow, in pursuit of freedoms of opportunity and above all, the freedom to live and worship their God as He had called them to. They found this freedom in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, having been sponsored by First Assembly of God Church. The Vysotsky family arrived in the USA on November 4, 1989, where they began the second act of their life. Igor and Nadia embraced the opportunities that America afforded anyone lucky enough to reside inside its borders. They learned a new language, maximized their work opportunities (working just as hard as they had in Soviet Union but reaped the benefits of their labor), became business owners, sponsored other family members to immigrate to the States, raised their five Ukrainian born children and added one American born, and welcomed sons and daughters in law into the family. Above any material gains, Igor and Nadia were blessed with 21 grandchildren whom Igor considered his greatest success and best part of his legacy. Igor was a man of few words but managed to speak volumes in the way that he lived his life for his children to observe and model after. He lived out his faith by example in his daily devotional time, in reading his Bible, in private prayers and fasting, church attendance and giving. He also taught life skills and deep personal convictions and virtues that his kids have adopted by living those out in the person that he was rather than verbal teaching. He taught the importance of effort, to do tasks the best that one had the capacity to do them, to mind the fine details, the willingness to learn and to try something new, the confidence to tackle seemingly insurmountable challenges, the necessity of humor in life, the virtues of sincerity, honesty, justice, gratitude, and servanthood. Igor had a critical eye for detail, offered strong and unfiltered opinions, and quick wit and a dry sense of humor that he employed regularly to entertain himself and those around him; all qualities that have been embraced and adopted by his kids and grandkids. Igor suffered a stroke in September 2022 that limited his mobility and contributed to his passing on July 3, 2024. He lived a full life and leaves behind a legacy that he could not have imagined during his humble beginnings in the village of Matsoshyn. He lived a life worthy of remembrance. A life that our God called him to live. Igor followed and obeyed and through the many trying times of imprisonment, persecution, loss of earthly possessions, and loss of health, his faith never wavered. He now spends his time in Heaven with the One he loved and trusted all his days on Earth. Obituary source: https://www.davisfamilyfuneralhome.com/m/obituaries/Igor-Vysotsky/Memories --Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.HOST: Kerry HoffschneiderGUEST:  Svetlana Hensley--CREDITS:Mitchell Roush, ProducerBibi Luevano, Cover ArtPurple Planet Music, Theme

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A 23-year-old online contest hosted by Cintas, a national cleaning company, is looking for America's Best Restroom. The winner was announced this week, and the restroom at Maverik service station near Salt Lake City International Airport was praised for its commitment to cleanliness and comfort. Also, a couple in Canada had nine wolves outside their cabin, a sight that surprised many. The couple, who were warned about the wolves, entertained them and took pictures by the glass walls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aldi announces a Turkey Day price war. Alimentation Couche-Tard's bid for 7-Eleven heats up. And Maverik gets a unique recognition – for the cleanliness of its bathrooms.

Boar's Head discontinues selling liverwurst following a listeria outbreak. Maverik opens its fifth California location. And new data from Placer.ai shows shoppers are flocking to Aldi.

There are a lot of teenagers who are behind a rash of gang-related shootings. The question is... Should Utah toughen up laws to prosecute adults who recruit children to commit gang-related shootings and other crimes? Rep. Ryan Wilcox joins the show to discuss Capitol Hill's new legislation that would hold the adults accountable for youth who commit the crimes. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas discusses the age we should allow for criminal charges to be brought against someone. KSL.com Reporter Pat Reavy joins to discuss recent incidents of youth gang violence in Utah.    BREAKING: The Lehi Police Department has announced an 8-year-old boy has died after an accidental shooting at a Maverik yesterday.

In this episode of The Fat Guys with Smokers Podcast, authenticity is at an all-time high when John forgets to hit the record button, leaving John and Mike to laugh about their 20+ minutes of lost content. After a quick recap of a big cook John did for the employee event at Nibley City, the guys share a funny story about an awkward encounter they witnessed at Maverik between a group of teenagers. The main segment dives into quick, easy meals you can whip up using BBQs and Blackstones. Expect a lot of laughter and some unfiltered, real-life moments as John and Mike bring their best—and most genuine—selves to the mic.   #OnePitWonder #BBQPodcast #QuickBBQMeals #BlackstoneGriddle #BBQLife #RealLifeLaughs #FatGuysWithSmokers #Grilling #BBQCommunity #AuthenticMoments

The U.S. average retail gasoline price has dropped. Maverik has rebranded 27 stores in Colorado Springs since its acquisition of Kum & Go. And a farm bill passed by the House Agriculture Committee would lead to up to $30 billion in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit cuts. 

Walmart continues to be on top of the leaderboard when it comes to grocery retailers by dollar share. Maverik has a new CEO. And nearly two years have passed since Kroger announced its plan to acquire one of its biggest rivals, Albertsons. 

Hotwife Haven Episode 3- I'm covering the basics of Breaking into the lifestyle- - Vulnerability, Communication, Boundaries, and finding a Bull! If you're trying to figure out how to approach the hotwife conversation with your wife and find a bull, this episode is definitely for you!!! And in terms of finding a bull-I really only recommend one place and that's SLS (swinglifestyle)- that's just from my own experience and even though I found Maverik in a telegram group and the rest is history, that was pure luck. What we created doesn't get found everyday on social media so I am simply recommending what was our bread and butter when searching in the lifestyle before I found Maverik! That's not to say you yourself can't find others on social media, it just doesn't happen everyday! And a shoutout to @sharedutahwife on twitter who is an authentic real life hotwife sharing her journey online!Find me and follow my hotwife journey on all of my links!www.xxemberrae.comwww.emberrae.com

On the latest episode of the Grateful And Full Of Greatness Podcast, host Mark Glicini interviews Kyle Sweeney, former pro lacrosse player in both the National Lacrosse League and Major League Lacrosse. Listeners will hear Kyle discuss how effort alone is insignificant without results, the importance of developing habits and a routine and how having a clear vision can help you achieve your professional and personal goals. Kyle also discusses his hall of fame lacrosse career and the trials he faced building Maverik into the lacrosse manufacturer it is today. To learn more about Kyle Sweeney, visit: https://www.theplayerstribune.com/articles/kyle-sweeney-lacrosse-retirement Kyle Sweeney is a graduate of Georgetown University and played 14 seasons professionally, winning four MLL Championships and two gold medals with Team USA. He was recently named a member of the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame and Professional Lacrosse Hall of Fame. He played for the Bridgeport/Philadelphia Barrage, Boston Cannons Washington/Chesapeake Bayhawks and New York Lizards in the MLL and Philadelphia Wings, Edmonton Rush and Buffalo Bandits in the NLL. WHOOP OFFER: FREE BAND + FREE 1ST-MONTH SUBSCRIPTION: https://join.whoop.com/mgpp THORNE OFFER: 25% OFF ALL SUPPLEMENTS: https://www.thorne.com/u/markglicini OTHER WAYS TO LISTEN AND WATCH Listen/Watch on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ruq1L8SNPyGmAqLdrVAVQ Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grateful-and-full-of-greatness-with-mark-glicini/id1498665905?uo=4 Visit Mark Glicini's Website: https://www.markglicini.com/

It's Summa, summa, summatime and IL's Terry Foy, Dan Aburn and — most importantly — ILPreps Director Dan Kaplan are back to recap the first 12 days of the summer recruiting circuit. An incredibly dense 80 minutes starts by discussing the standouts from Maverik Showtime, which — if history is any indicator — will have an outsized impact on informing the market for players on Sept. 1 (and, by extension, IL's Class of 2026 rankings). From there, they revisit Best in Class, ML8's High School Summer National Championship, the Prime Time Summer Invitational and Great VIII, examining the stars from each event with a heavy focus on the Class of 2026.

A reward offer, a mother's public statement and the sharing of a personal letter has stoked the fire in the search of the three Marokopa children. Ember, Maverik and Jayda Phillips were last seen with their father Tom Phillips in the western Waikato community more than two years ago. Police say they are working through more than forty reports of credible sightings as the deadline for the $80,000 reward ends on Tuesday. Detective Inspector Andrew Saunders spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

SpartanNash has named a new vice president of merchandising and pharmacy. Maverik and Kum & Go are rolling out summer promotions. And the New York State Senate passed a bill to ban the sale of vape products that resemble school supplies or children's toys.

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Food prices are expected to increase 2.5% in 2024. Maverik has revamped Kum & Go's &Rewards loyalty program. And the Food and Drug Administration's Center for Tobacco Products has launched a searchable tobacco products database.

Inadequate customer service is providing an early exit for Walmart from a deal with Capital One. Trader Joe's has opened Trade Joe's Pronto–a convenience-like “grab-pay-and-go” concept store in New York. And Maverik has returned to Montana.

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Maverik's CEO Chuck Maggelet will retire on May 1. A group is trying to break up Trader Joe's first union. And Democratic senators are warning convenience-store retailers not to sell illegal vape products.

Maverik has launched a new branded apparel and merchandise line. Target has launched a new private label brand called Dealworthy. And Walmart is in talks with smart-television manufacturer Vizio to buy the company for more than $2 billion. 

Kum & Go owner Maverik pulls the plug on the c-store chain's made-to-order foodservice and mobile ordering programs. DoorDash is raising its fees in New York City following a minimum wage hike. And Rite Aid adds another 55 locations to its list of locations slated for closure.

VALUE FOR VALUE Thank you to the Bowl After Bowl Episode 292 Producers: RevCyberTrucker, cbrooklyn112, harvhat, HeyCitizen, dirty_jersey_whore, Boolysteed, SirVo, memes1337, Boo-bury, piranesi, ericpp, seedubs, Oystein Berge, lavish We'll be hanging with Nick the Rat TOMORROW for Episode 420! Boo-Bury is coming to town, so the Bowlers will be appearing on Behind the Sch3m3s next MOANDAY after a Bowls With Buds FRIDAY! Watch Spencer's 4:20 am fire and snow shenanigans video  Intro/Outro: EVA - Shitsubo shita ON CHAIN, OFF CHAIN, COCAINE, SHITSTAIN SEC has not approved BTC ETFs, but its hacked X account briefly said otherwise (CoinDesk)  @R0ckstarDev video series on BTCPayServer coinjoins OpenSats' 2023: Year in Review mononautical thread noStrudle KC Bitcoin meetup @ Chicken N Pickle 6:00 pm TOP THREE 33 Japan stocks soar on earnings hopes, reaching new 33-year high (Nikkei Asia) Taiwan's EVA Air finalizes up to $10.1 billion order for 33 Airbus planes (Reuters) Previously discussed on Bowl After Bowl Episode 281: Someone Had Not Finished Ukraine says it failed to shoot down 33 Russian missiles in deadly attack (ABC News) Three years since Jan. 6 attack, at least 33 from NC charged in assault on the Capitol (Spectrum News) Taxes on sugary drinks cut consumer sales by 33%, study says (CNN) Death of person who waited 33 hours in Grace Hospital emergency deemed critical incident (CBC) 'Twice as many as Netflix' - NHS app registrations hit 33 million (Public Technology) BEHIND THE CURTAIN What lowering federal restrictions on marijuana could mean (NPR) Previously discussed on Bowl After Bowl Episode 265: Dude, It Was Really Good DEA confirms psychedelic mushroom spores are federally legal prior to producing psilocybin or psilocin through germination (Cannabusiness) Terrence L. Boos first discussed on Episode 246: Start Discing Me The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration left marijuana out of the scope of a proposed rule on impaired driving technology for vehicles (Federal Register)  California cannabis company sues state over 'massive overcollection' of taxes (Green Market Report) California shuts down testing at most pot labs in the state (SFGate) Whitman drug lab raided, 33 pounds of fentanyl, meth seized, property condemned (The Enterprise) Nearly half of Missouri social-equity marijuana license applicants were from out of state (Chief Equity Officer 2023 Activity Report) New Jersey Gov. Murphy signs bill expanding access to drug harm reduction centers (NJ Legislature) New York Rep. Jenifer Rajkumar introduces SMOKEOUT Bill (NY State Assembly) Sports Medicine study finds pot doesn't boost athletic performance (Springer Link)  Wisconsin Republicans' medical marijuana plan gets lukewarm reception from Evers, lawmakers (Associated Press) Canadian advocates say banks still refuse their business, fueling the illicit market and hurting the industry (National Post) METAL MOMENT Tonight, the RevCyberTrucker brings us ANY GIVEN DAY & ANNISOKAY - H.A.T.E FIRST TIME I EVER... Bowlers called in to discuss the First Time THEY Ever almost died. Next week, we want to hear about the First Time YOU Ever got stitches. FUCK IT, DUDE. LET'S GO BOWLING! Maverik to retire Kum & Go (CSP Daily News)  Rocket will release remains of 330 people into space (New York Post) Florida man sues Dunkin' Donuts after toilet explosion douses him in feces and urine, lawsuit says (FOX) Pennsylvania dog chows down on $4k (FOX) Arizona dog escapes kennel, frees friends (FOX) Oklahoma 13-year-old becomes first to achieve Tetris killscreen (CNN) Cat lost for seven years found in factory 900 feet away from home (FOX) "Tunnel Girl" forced to stop digging (The Sun) Wood washed up on Maryland beach believed to be from 19th century ship (UPI) Alabama man arrested after naked dive into Bass Pro aquarium (FOX) Aliens put in coordinates backward and end up at Miami Mall instead of Antarctica (/x/) 

Vail plans automated, more sustainable snow guns at Park City Mountain, Author Cheryl Fox debuts her first novel "Paradox," Park City Singers to perform news songs and classics at two holiday concerts, Dr. Daniel Christensen State Veterinarian for Utah on the mystery dog respiratory illness spreading around the states, Wasatch County Council approves 2024 budget, tax increase for library, The Sundance Film Festival releases the 2024 lineup, Rabbi Yudi Steiger talks about Chabad of Park City hosting a Chanukah Car Parade on December 9 and a Grand Menorah lighting with the mayor, and Maverik applies for Park City location at Quinn's Junction.

Perdonen que tienen que ver estas cosas tan tontas! Les dejo los enlaces. La dirección donde el tío ordenó de mi tienda web: 13759 Danforth Dr S Jacksonville, Florida La locación de su IP (coordinadas): Longitud -81.4421 Latitude: 30.3007 https://twitter.com/salomondrin/status/1727118336667070751 Enlace a la demanda de verdad: https://www.classaction.org/media/johnson-v-baby-trend-inc.pdf Enlace al tweet original del agua sin photoshop: https://twitter.com/salomondrin/status/1526569251200450560 Enlace a Gorilla Watches: https://www.gorillawatches.ch Enlace a comprar tu Gorilla Watch falso de China por un humilde 52 mili dolores: https://spanish.alibaba.com/product-detail/detail-1600834751215.html?from=share&ckvia=share_1442149216E64168B71BE7FB860A77EB Enlace al Burrito Fiestero, llévenselo y pruebenlo: https://www.amazon.com.mx/s?k=burrito+fiestero&__mk_es_MX=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&crid=3R78R85C3SBNQ&sprefix=burrito+fiestero%2Caps%2C127&ref=nb_sb_noss_1 Enlace a Mezcal Aleron: https://www.amazon.com.mx/s?k=mezcal+aleron&__mk_es_MX=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&crid=1QA45QMDSNOK2&sprefix=mezcal+aleron%2Caps%2C124&ref=nb_sb_noss_2 Enlace a mi parodia de Blood Sport! Veanla! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBAB8MKn8R0&t=1s Enlace a mi perfil de IMDB (Internet Movie Database) https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2336903/ Enlace a solo 1 de los videos de las estafas de Maverik: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLm_EJ4Iw0g

Instacart is upping its IPO goals. Maverik is shaking up its discount program. And two convenience-store retailers are among the best retail places to work.

Maverik's major acquisition is complete. Credit card swipe fees are reportedly set to increase. And Walmart is setting an e-commerce record.

Meet Andrew Augustyniak: a guy who wears many hats and owns them all with a smile. Dad to four awesome kiddos, partner-in-crime to his amazing wife, and once upon a time, a golf pro turned loan magician. He's the brain behind the Augustyniak Lending Team and the top 1% of the nation, according to the folks at Mortgage Executive magazine. Growing up in sunny Arizona, Andrew was all about numbers and people. Tempe was his playground, and boy, did he play well. After snagging a Business Management degree from the University of Nevada with a golf scholarship in his back pocket, he traded in his golf clubs for mortgage spreadsheets. And he's never looked back. Andrew didn't just build a team; he assembled a squad ready to change lives and hand out financial wisdom like candy. But don't think for a second that he's all work and no play – this guy knows how to live it up with his family (shoutout to Anderson, Fitz, Finnley, and Maverik!) or sink a birdie on the golf course when he's not hustling. Boredom? Oh, that's Andrew's arch-nemesis. Blame it on his mom, who kept him knee-deep in sports to keep him out of trouble back in the day. That's where he picked up the knack for hard work and the drive to conquer goals like a champ. But wait, there's more! Besides running the mortgage show, he's got a hand in all sorts of cool projects like PuttTek, building his rental portfolio, Desert Studio AZ, Arizona Rental Response, Modern Canopy Co, and the Fueled by Why Podcast. Andrew's mantra? That luck surrounds itself around everyone, one must be fearless to recognize and jump into any opportunities to allow that luck to come to fruition….. He lives by this, day in and day out. ---------- Guiding Growth: Conversations with Community Leaders Join our hosts, Sarah Watts and Ben Kalkman, as we explore the human journey of leaders - their stories of humility, triumph, roadblocks, and lessons learned - as they reflect on how they became who they are today and share stories of inspiration and hope with listeners. We'll take away the title, just for a moment, and enjoy a connection with the soul. Be sure to subscribe to our show for more interviews with community leaders. This podcast is brought to you by the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce and Modern Moments. Learn more about our show at https://guidinggrowth.co. View our Privacy Policy at https://modernmoments.com/privacy

A convenience-store legends has died. Hiring at grocery stores ticked up again. And Maverik is expanding into a new state.

Convenience-store chain Maverik just got a lot bigger. A Chicago Save A Lot operator closed on a major round of financing. And an activist investor continues to press for change at 7-Eleven.

This week in the China Shop, the CBOE is ready to launch a 1D version of the VIX Monday, Dan muses on the Dollar's accelerating dominance erosion and Chile plans on nationalizing its Lithium. In Stock News, France goes after Molson Coors imports, and Salt Lake City's Maverik buys Kum and Go. Over in the Crypto Corner, hawkish inflation data leads to weakness in the sector and a BTC whale wakes up after 9+ years of dormancy. In The Bet, a listener throws the Bulls a lifeline with some new pick ideas, but will it be enough to get the win?Check out Dan's newest podcast, Conspiracied History here!Check out the merch in our new shop here!If you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice! Should you like our show and hate social media, then please tell all your friends!If you have no friends and hate social media and you just want to give us money for advertising and help you find more friends (or to replenish the Bet account), then you can donate here!SponsorshipsSupport for 2 Bulls is brought to you by ​MANSCAPED™​, who is the best in men's below-the-waist grooming. ​Their products are precision-engineered tools for your family jewels. MANSCAPED's™ Performance Package the ultimate men's hygiene bundle! Join over 7 million men worldwide who trust MANSCAPED with this exclusive offer for you…. 20% off and free worldwide shipping with the code: 2BULLS at manscaped.com.If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Join our Discord for a link and code to save 10%**For anyone trading futures, check out Vantatrading.com. Founded by Mr. W Banks and Baba Yaga, they provide a ton of educational content with the focus of teaching aspiring traders how to build a repeatable, profitable process. You can find our exclusive affiliate link/discount code for Vanta in our free discord server as well!Check out the custom studies for futures trading over at OrderFlow Labs. We do not receive any compensation for referrals, we just love their community and tools!To contact us, you can email us directly at 2bulls@financialineptitude.com Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Discord to get updated when new content is posted! Links:Fed Pause Looms, Be Careful What You Wish For...CBOE Launching 1D Version of VIX MondayChile's Lithium Nationalization PlanDollar's Dominance as Reserve Currency Eroding at 10x PaceFrance Irate at the "Champagne of Beers" SloganChatGPT Can Decode Fed SpeakSAP Incorporating ChatGPTAT&T's Biggest Selloff in 20+ Years Prompts HSBC to Turn BullishKum and Go Sold to MaverikCryptos Fall Following Hawkish Inflation DataBitcoin Whale Awakens After 9 Years of DormancyDiscord:https://discord.gg/Q8hft2zMTMLearn More Here***Send us your mailing address so we can send you a smash it yourself mug when you join!***Friends of the Show:TRADEPRO AcademyMindMuscles AcademyOrderFlow LabsBeginner Stuff:Beginner EpisodesMiniseries PageKnowledge CenterResourcesAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome to the weekend!This is Stephen Schmidt from the Gazette Digital News Desk, and I'm here with your update for Saturday, April 22, and Sunday, April 23.The Spring weather rollercoaster continues, as temperatures will be dipping down this weekend before popping up next week. According to the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities, it will be mostly cloudy in the Cedar Rapids area with a high near 45 degrees on Saturday. There is predicted to be a chance of scattered rain or snow showers after 1 p.m., with a chance for a little bit of snow after 7 p.m.On Sunday night it will be partly sunny with a high near 49 degrees. It will drop down to 31 degrees Sunday evening, with another widespread frost after 3 a.m. Monday morning.A day after getting state Board of Regents approval to proceed with $185 million worth of health care and medicine-related projects, the University of Iowa issued a request for qualifications Friday from firms interested in designing and developing a massive new North Inpatient Tower next to Kinnick Stadium.The request shows UIHC is moving ahead with the new tower, first mentioned last year as part of its 10-year master plan, aimed at alleviating crowding across the more than 800-bed UI Hospitals and Clinics.Planned north of the 14-story UI Stead Family Children's Hospital, the new tower will emerge just west of the general hospital campus and overlook Kinnick to its southwest.Payment for emergency contraception for nearly 70 sexual assault survivors in Iowa has yet to be reimbursed, while one claim for an abortion is also on hold, while Republican Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird reviews state policy.That's according to a statement from Planned Parenthood North Central States, based on records obtained by Iowa Public Radio from the Iowa Attorney General's Office.The Iowa Attorney General's Office earlier this month said it had paused its practice allowing the state's victim compensation funds to pay for emergency contraception — and, in rare cases, abortions — for victims of sexual assault, while it reviewed the state policy.Though the payments are not explicitly required, it has been the state's longtime policy to cover the cost of emergency contraception from the victim compensation fund. In rare cases, the fund also has paid for abortions for rape victims, said Sandi Tibbetts Murphy, director of the victim assistance division under previous attorney general, Democrat Tom Miller.Bird defeated Miller in the 2022 November election.The Salt Lake City-based Maverik chain of convenience stores is buying the Kum & Go chain of 400 stores in 13 states, including Iowa, the companies announced Friday.The purchase price was not disclosed.The Krause family started Kum & Go in 1959 with one store in Hampton in north-central Iowa. Its holdings now include 100 stores in Iowa.Kyle Krause, president and CEO of Krause Group, said in a news release that Maverik “is ideally positioned to lead the next chapter of growth for Kum & Go. We have much in common, and I look forward to welcoming Chuck's leadership, his team and Maverik to Des Moines.”It has not been disclosed, yet, whether Maverik will change the Kum & Go name, or any of its...

Ernie Harker is the man behind the $3 Billion dollar Maverik's Adventure Stores. As a professional branding 'therapist' Ernie understands what it takes to create a successful brand. It's a lot more complicated and scientific than it sounds. He's also a talented professional illustrator, the alter ego behind "Sketch-E" and a successful author and presenter.  Listen and Learn from one of the best!     

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I am joined in episode 129 with Maverik Education Founder and Professional Development speaker, Erik Francis. He is an international author and presenter with over 25 years of experience working in education as a classroom teacher, a site administrator, an education program specialist with a state education agency, and a trainer who produces and provides professional development for teachers and school leaders. He is the author of Deconstructing Depth of Knowledge: A Method and Model for Deeper Teaching and Learning published by Solution Tree and Now THAT'S a Good Question! How to Promote Cognitive Rigor Through Classroom Questioning published by ASCD. He is also ranked consistently as one of the World's Top 30 Education Professionals by the research organization Global Gurus. Erik specializes in providing academic professional development, consultation, and coaching to K-12 schools, colleges, and universities on how to develop rigorous learning environments and deliver engaging educational experiences that will prompt and encourage students to demonstrate different levels of thinking and understand and use their depth of knowledge (DOK) in diverse contexts, new situations, and their own unique way. He has extensive experience working with diverse populations of schools, staff, and students at all grade levels from pre-kindergarten to post-graduates. Please visit Maverik Education Today. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pixelclassroom/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pixelclassroom/support

We've got a big one for you in the lead up to Mormonpalooza this weekend! We are joined by the one and only Lindsay Hansen Park to circle around the theme of her upcoming presentation on "Claiming Your Mormon Identity". We cover a lot in this episode including , embracing the good, the bad and the ugly of our heritage, generational trauma, Mormon violence and sexual shame, porn, compulsive behavior, ancestral work, Diet Coke, A.I.,  "Johnny Big Apples", Maverik and so much more. Give it a listen and then come watch Lindsay present at Mormonpalooza on Oct 1!  About LindsayLindsay Hansen Park is the executive director of the Sunstone Education Foundation which seeks to preserve and explore diverse Mormon culture, heritage and perspective. She cohosts the Sunstone Mormon History podcast with Bryan Buchanan and is the creator of the popular Year of Polygamy podcast. Her work was recently featured on Hulu's Under the Banner of Heaven.About MormonpaloozaWebsiteInstagram: @mormonpaloozaMormonpalooza is a reimagining and reclaiming of our Mormon culture and heritage. A full day of celebration, including:Fireside (11am - 3pm):  Discussions on healing, spirituality and the human connection will fill the day.Roadshow (4pm - 8pm):  Comedy and music featuring talented performers and live bands!Stake Dance (9pm - midnight): Dance, party, and play into the night with old friends and new connections. Be authentically who you are, dancing and playing in a way that feels right to you.Location will be at The Clubhouse in downtown SLC. Tickets onsale now! Hurry and get yours before they are all gone (limited to 400 guests).Mormons on Mushrooms – Ways to ContributeOur podcast is supported by our amazing listeners and magical community. If you'd like to energetically contribute to what we're creating, there are several ways to do so:Join our CommunityBecome a PatreonSend a Contribution (buy us a booch)!Purchase Mormons on Mushrooms Merchandise

Maryanne J. George is a dynamic worship leader/songwriter/musician who is passionate about encountering the Lord through worship. Maryanne is a member of Maverick City Music - a collective of worshipers committed to deconstructing unspoken rules that exist in the CCM and Gospel world. In 2021, Maryanne released her first EP entitled “Not Just Stories”. It captures the essence of Maryanne's journey with the Lord, featuring a collection of deep-felt worship and uplifting praise songs. In this interview, Maryanne talks about: - Her introduction to God and her faith journey throughout her life - Her experience as an Indian Christian and the pressure of representing her culture - Her music journey - how she got into song-writing, joining Maverik City, and releasing her first EP “Not Just Stories” in 2021 Maryanne's Socials: Website: https://maryannejgeorge.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryannejgeorge/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4nMPNmeygaudrlnaoEjpf3 Grateful Living Info: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Bo0LHtRJJNJBUYIceg27w Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Hn4ttttmbWfVqAhWh4Jhi Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1503185956 My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aroy81547/?hl=en Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gratefulliving4 Medium: https://gratefulliving4.medium.com/ Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 0:57 Can you talk about your childhood and what you were like as a kid? 3:45 Was it a dream for you to be an internationally known singer as you are today? 7:01 What was your introduction to God and how did you maintain that relationship as you grew older? 13:23 Has being an Indian Christian been hard given Indian Christians are a minority? 16:24 Do you ever feel the pressure of representing Indian Christians? 23:53 You were sexually assaulted at 12. Can you speak about this experience? 35:16 As you look back at 18-22, any wisdom you wish you had? 44:00 What gave you the confidence to publicly publish your first cover? 47:14 What has your husband Jon meant to you in your life journey? 51:03 How did song-writing become a part of your life and how did you end up joining Maverik City? 59:30 How did you build confidence to sing in front of big crowds? 1:01:26 How do you balance loving the Lord versus viewing it as work and being a professional? 1:05:11 How has fame been? 1:09:30 How do you guys manage group dynamics in Mav? 1:14:08 What was it like winning a Billboard Award and a Grammy? 1:17:20 What was it like making the “Not Just Stories” EP? 1:19:00 How do you set goals in a healthy manner? 1:21:11 How was having a child in 2021 and be a mother? 1:24:30 Anything else we should be looking forward to?

We're not going to come out and say Maverik is our favorite gas station but we will say it is really special.The People Managing People PodcastActionable insights that will help you build happy, healthy, and productive workplaces.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Smells Like HumansLike spending time with funny friends talking about curious human behavior. Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Ashley is joined by Broadway husbands Bret and Stephen on this weeks Bizzimumzi episode. Ashley and Bret take a walk down the Footloose memory lane and have a catch-up on all things Broadway. They then dive into coversation about finding identity as performers and then as new parents. Stephen and Bret share all their up's, down's and all arounds of raising their son, Maverik, in Texas.    We love hearing from you! Get in touch with any topic suggestions, questions and feedback at:  info.bizzimumzi@gmail.com   

Instead of posting to Instagram, the Jonas Brothers will now text you their best pics and vids (for a price), because creators want to go direct-to-consumer, too. Top Gun went full Maverik and destroyed box office records because viewers decided it was worth going to theater for. And iRobot just unveiled new features for its Roomba vacuum, but it's all about the brain, not the body. $IRBT $FB $PARA Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube Want a Shoutout on the pod? Fill out this form Got the Best Fact Yet? We got a form for that too Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How do you become personal friends with Chuck Norris? You put it out there and take a chance. How do you find mentorship or expert advice? Put it out there. How do you have a more frank communication style with your children and spouse? You guessed it. Ernie Harker has done amazing things in his life professionally and in addition to that, he has mentored and been influential in the lives of many youth, including his own kids. You'll love listening to Ernie as he lays out how he talked to his kids about sex and intimacy early on in his fatherhood journey and how you can apply this logical discussion to many different topics with your kids. Thanks for Joining Us! Kirk Chugg & Cory Moore

Alan and Bre are gabbin' before recording and decide to start the episode. If you haven't had Maverik coffee, you're missing out. They dive into the science of roadtripping and whole lot of other randomness. Connect with us at thehunterandthehippiepodcast@gmail.com Alan's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_life_of_alan_titone/ Bre's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breallison/ Photography & marketing content: briannacote.com Music by Allyson Band: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5YTlKVOY4DZ9LRaueH3LNL --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehunterandthehippie/support

Ernie Harker is a creative branding mastermind. He recently published “Your Brand Sucks,” a book that reveals why most companies get branding wrong and reveals the step by step formula he has used to assist dozens of companies define a clear image and personality for their brands. One of his greatest successes was to help revitalize an old-western retail chain into a $3 billion high-energy adventure brand. He leads workshops, gives presentations, and offers an online masterclass to help organizations define and develop remarkable brands.   Self-diagnosed with Hyperactive Productivity Disorder, Ernie loves to draw, trail run, compete in triathlons, wake board, do yoga, lift weights, camp, mountain bike, watch movies, eat junk food, and spend time with his family and 7 brothers. Asked him what his real life allergies to exercise on the TV travel show he hosted.   Buckle up because his dynamic personality and passion for brand development will have you racing to build your brand. His friends call him Ernburn, so call him Ernburn!   Questions   Could you share little bit about their journey and how you got to where you are today. Could you share that? Could you maybe share with us three important things you think our company needs to have in order to really have, at least gives off the impression of being a brand that is for their customer? Are there maybe two or three personality traits that you think an employee or a leader needs to have in an organization in order to really develop a brand that is highly associated in a positive way? Could you share with us what's the one online resource, tool, website or app that you absolutely cannot live without in your business? Could you also share with us maybe one or two books that have had the biggest impact on you? It could be a book that you read a very long time ago, or even one that you read recently, but it has a great impact on you. We have a lot of listeners who are business owners and managers who feel sometimes that they have great products and services, but they lack the constantly motivated human capital. If you're sitting across the table from that person, what's the one piece of advice that you would give them to have a successful business? Could you share with us what's the one thing that's going on in your life right now that you're really excited about? Either something that you're working on to develop yourself or your people. Where can listeners find you online? Do you have a quote or a saying that during times of adversity or challenge, you'll tend to revert to this quote, it kind of helps to get you back on track or get you back focus if for any reason you get derailed.   Highlights   Ernie's Journey   Ernie shared that like most of our guests, they always start on the path that never seems to be like, if I were to rewind my life; I never would have thought I would have ended up where I'm at. He wanted to be an illustrator or an animator when he was a kid. And so, he was an illustration, he drew all the time, and studied illustration at the university. And when he got out of university, he got a job for an Ad agency. And he was doing concept development and that's just pre visualization of either TV commercials or print ads, or online ads or whatever. He would sketch out what a creative director or an art director would have in mind and then they would show those drafts, those pieces of art to the client.   And what he learned is that he learned to become really good at visualizing language. He wasn't a writer and so he had to clearly communicate and very quickly communicate an idea visually. And so illustration led to storyboards, which led to TV commercials, radio commercials, interactive design, then print design. And so, now he was all over the place doing all kinds of creative development stuff. But that led him into brand development because branding is such a visual experience, we often think of branding as like colours, and logos and graphic design and things like that. But it's also a lot more personality conveyed through language, visual language, and verbal language, tone, vocabulary and things like that. And so, that's kind of how he started as an illustrator, and developed into a branding guy. So it took a while.   Three Important Things a Company Needs to Have That Gives the Impression a Brand is For Their Customer   Me: Now, branding is very important to customer experience and your brand as you said, it's not just from a marketing perspective, the image that comes out in your advertisements, or any form of posts that you put up on any social media platform, but could you maybe share with us three important things you think a company needs to have in order to really have, at least give off the impression of being a brand that is for their customer?   Ernie shared that he's so grateful that Yanique is championing the customer experience because so many businesses focus on their business and not the customer experience, their business will be fine if they just focus on the customer experience. And so, congratulations and thank you for doing that.   There's a singular lens. Every brand should have a singular lens that they use to focus the customer experience and those are all the touch points that a customer would see, hear, read, notice, anything like that. So, those are all touch points. Well, the customer experience is a conscious decision to filter all those touch points to reinforce a specific personality of the company.   So really, we're trying, with all these customer experiences, we're trying to engage and attract a customer, make them fall in love with a business, you can't make anybody fall in love with the business unless there's a personality associated with that business. And so, defining what your brand lens or personality is really about, will then help you choose the visual elements, the pictures, colours, textures, all those kinds of things.   And the verbal elements, the language, vocabulary, the tone to give that customer the glimpse into the organization's personality, they go, “Oh, my gosh, I love this company,” not just “Oh, I recognize the company.” which is a lot of branding oftentimes, as he can differentiate between one company and another company, visually, but it needs to be more than that, it needs to be more of a personal, emotional connection, like “I really am attracted to this company.” And that's done like for a convenience store chain.   He was in involved a convenience store chain business for a long time. And what's neat about the convenience store business is that it's one of the very few businesses that have customers come in on a daily or multiple times per week. Like banks don't do that, retail locations don't do that. Even McDonald's, well, maybe some people that go every day, but convenience stores like they're buying fuel, customers are buying fuel, they're buying snacks, they're buying drinks, whatever.   And so the environment needs to be inviting. What is it about the walls, the floors, the interior design, the extra design that reinforces the personality of the business? And then of course, you have the person behind the counter, that Maverik, the convenience store that he was developing a brand for. They called them adventure guides because they had an adventurous personality; they wanted to make it feel like people were going to the great outdoors when they would come to a store. And so, they'd call them adventure guides.   So titles, the way customers were greeted. So you have this visual experience when people come in and then you have the vocabulary of like a greeting and you meet somebody who is an adventure guide instead of a clerk, or a teller, or a whatever. And then of course, all the marketing and advertising goes on top of that customer experience. I hope that answers the question in a roundabout way.   Three Personality Traits an Employee or Leader Needs to Have in an Organization in Order to Develop a Brand   Me: Oh, definitely it does. So there are quite a few things that you mentioned that I am definitely 100% on board with. I think sometimes also when people hear the word brand, it's like brand is highly associated with marketing, not necessarily customer experience. Are there maybe two or three personality traits that you think an employee or a leader needs to have in an organization in order to really develop a brand that is highly associated in a positive way? Because your brand can have a negative image and your brand can have a positive image. But what are some key things that you would need to ensure or would you say it should be linked to your core values? And if that's the case, what should be your strategy where recruitment is concerned?   Ernie stated that there are 3 things he's going to say off the top of his head. One is Humility. And what he means by humility is oftentimes organizational leaders or employees think they know best. They have their own personal opinion and they think their personal opinion is stronger than anybody else's opinion or research. So, humility.   Curiosity is the second one. Like he wants to know what their customers really think. He wants to learn as much as he can. So, humility gives us opening in our brains and our hearts for change and curiosity leads us to find the material to fill in that empty space that's relative, that's applicable.   And then the third thing is, he thinks Passion. There's so much boringness going on in the world today. He wants to be surrounded by people who are enthusiastic about what they do. It doesn't matter what they do, he could care less, but he cares about the enthusiasm and the passion by which they're engaged. So, there's too many retail locations or retailers, with employees who are completely disengaged, they are there counting the minutes between breaks, can't wait to get home and so the customer experience is a huge, like empty space in those locations, those businesses. So enthusiasm, he just wants to feel some love, some passion. He doesn't care if he's ordering a Big Mac, he wants someone to be excited about it for him. So those are the three things humility, curiosity, and passion or enthusiasm.   App, Website or Tool that Ernie Absolutely Can't Live Without in His Business   When asked about an online resource that he cannot live without in his business, Ernie stated that Photoshop. He's learning to use HubSpot because he's been terrible as a CRM guy. He needs to do a better job with that. But he does so many things in Photoshop, because he's image oriented, whether it's illustration or even graphic define online, banners, video thumbnails, and all those. If he didn't have Photoshop, he'd be a stick in the mud.   Books that Have Had the Biggest Impact on Ernie   Ernie shared that the book that has had one of the most profound impacts on him is The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich by Tim Ferriss, and he has referenced it so much that his wife gives him a hard time about it. On his nightstand, he has a set of Scriptures, the Bible, this is his go to, that's his big go to book. So, he got his scriptures, and he's a faith based person, very religious. But next to that for years was Tim Ferriss' book, The 4-Hour Workweek and so he would wreck ideas from The 4-Hour Workweek and his wife would say, “Oh, are you quoting brother Ferriss again?” Because it's like he's almost like a prophet. But some of the things that he talked about that are profound to him is the Pareto principle, the 80/20 rule, becoming more efficient with your time.   He also talked a lot about multiple careers instead of retirement, and working for the future, we're designed to be very creative people. So, why do we work like crazy in one career, and then hope one day we'll retire and not have to work, that's crazy. He doesn't ever want to stop working; he wants to keep doing fun, cool stuff. And so, the idea of multiple careers and mini retirements. Well, he could talk for a whole hour about Tim Ferriss and his teachings. But that was the most profound book.   Advice for Business Owners and Managers to Have a Successful Business   When asked about advice he would give to business owner or manager to have a successful business, Ernie shared that he would love to be able to incorporate employee compensation with customer experience so that the employees are rewarded, their compensation is structured on  how much the customers enjoy their interaction, how much they appreciate the interaction. So that instead of like sales based, like always commissioned based, play the long game of, “I want to hire people that are compensated when customers or potential customers have a really good experience with them.” And then also provide that employee with the resources to wow their customers. Like being able to send a note, being able to send a very small inexpensive gift, things like that. So they're empowered and they're compensated based on their customer experience, because he knows that there will be people, that the customers will always come back to a really good experience.   What Ernie is Really Excited About Now!   Ernie shared that he has been going bonkers over a YouTube channel that teaches kids to draw. So he created a YouTube channel, he spends way too much time on it. But he gets to produce, he gets to do the drawing, he does the lesson. And then he edits the video. And so all the fun things and creative production that he enjoys, as well as kind of inspiring and igniting the excitement of drawing which is affordable to everybody. It's within the reach of the poorest of poor people, get a piece of charcoal and a log, and you can draw. Pencil and paper, it's super, super inexpensive. But the ability to express creativity with pencil and paper, and an iPad and procreate or whatever is just so empowering for him. And so, he's done 100 episodes in the past 2 years and the channel, it's like 4000 subscribers, it's not very big but it has been so much fun to make these videos and just have fun being creative in the YouTube world.   Where Can We Find Ernie Online   LinkedIn – Ernie Harker   Quote or Saying that During Times of Adversity Ernie Uses   When asked about a quote or saying that he tends to revert to, Ernie shared that he was writing his book, Your Brand Sucks, which was very, very hard for him, he has ADD and so kind of staying focused on that was really, really challenging. And he'd often want to give up. He'd been involved in multiple businesses, a lot of entrepreneurial businesses, and none of them met the financial goals that he had, like he wanted to build these businesses and have it sell millions of dollars worth of product or whatever, but most of the time, they just kind of broke even.   And while sharing his disappointment, his frustration with a co-worker of his, an executive with him. He was listening to him (Ernie) talk about like his TV series didn't work out; he took longer to run his iron man than he thought he should, his children's book didn't sell very well. He like looked at him like, “Dude, you get credit for trying.” “You get credit for trying.” And what he thinks is impactful to him about that little mantra is that it kind of reshapes his definition of success, of not relying on success of things he can't control.   Like, for example, if he wrote a book, he has very little control whether or not it sells a million copies, if it gets popular, if Oprah loves it. But he has 100% control whether or not he finishes writing the book. So, if he were to focus his success, his definition of success on things that he can control, then he could be very productive, he can write the book. Because the temptation is he's going to give up because nothing that he's done so far has met his definition of success so why even try? Instead, he did that. And so, he can do it again. Even though the sales or whatever, the financial numbers aren't spectacular, he can look back on his life and go, “I did a lot of really great stuff that I was passionate about whether or not it made money or not.” So, you get credit for trying.   Please connect with us on Twitter @navigatingcx and also join our Private Facebook Community – Navigating the Customer Experience and listen to our FB Lives weekly with a new guest   Grab the Freebie on Our Website – TOP 10 Online Business Resources for Small Business Owners   Links Your Brand Sucks: How to ignite a brand that doesn't by Ernie Harker The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich by Tim Ferriss   The ABC's of a Fantastic Customer Experience   Do you want to pivot your online customer experience and build loyalty - get a copy of “The ABC's of a Fantastic Customer Experience.”   The ABC's of a Fantastic Customer Experience provides 26 easy to follow steps and techniques that helps your business to achieve success and build brand loyalty. This Guide to Limitless, Happy and Loyal Customers will help you to strengthen your service delivery, enhance your knowledge and appreciation of the customer experience and provide tips and practical strategies that you can start implementing immediately! This book will develop your customer service skills and sharpen your attention to detail when serving others. Master your customer experience and develop those knock your socks off techniques that will lead to lifetime customers. Your customers will only want to work with your business and it will be your brand differentiator. It will lead to recruiters to seek you out by providing practical examples on how to deliver a winning customer service experience!

Join me in a conversation with Shawn as he talks about growing up biracial in Chicago as a gifted child, and how bipolar disorder shaped his creativity. Shawn's music used with permission: Sampling segments from: Final Boss, Back Behind Barz, Hunter, Dead Broke Full Track: Break Yo Self - https://youtu.be/ho3DkWBcloo All featured samples and full track used with permission of the artist. Associated Links: Blog link: https://harrisees.wordpress.com/2022/01/01/midwest-maverik/ Youtube (where this content is replicated): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoS6H2R1Or4MtabrkofdOMw Twitter: https://twitter.com/TracieHarris Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/tharris1773/ Paypal: http://paypal.me/athomeinmyhead Helpful Resources: Midwest Maverik on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/maverik713 Midwest Grow Guy on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MidwestGrowGuy CDC Mental Health Tools & Resources: https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/tools-resources/index.htm Consumer Guide, Suicide Prevention, Help for Veterans: https://www.mentalhealth.gov/ Music Credits: “Wishful Thinking” - Dan Lebowitz: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOg3zLw7St5V4N7O8HSoQRA --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tracie-harris/support