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Ryan Burrow has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. This will be a big weekend for conventions and events in Chicago.  McCormick Place will host the U.S. Travel Association’s IPW 2025, the largest inbound international travel trade show in the country.  Also the HYROX World Championships, a four day sports […]

At ASCO 2025, Servier presented data in the IDH-mutated cancer space. Onsite at McCormick Place in Chicago, pharmaphorum web editor Nicole Raleigh spoke with Becky Martin, chief US medical at Servier about the key data from the company's Tibsovo and Voranigo programmes, as well as the implications for patients and the wider themes of the Congress this year. Listen to this and other interviews from ASCO 2025 here.

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   Justin interviews three RISKWORLD attendees at RISKWORLD 2025. They are first, Audrey Trim of Thomson Rivers University, second, Lucy Straker of Beazley, and third, François Beaume of Sonepar and AMRAE.   Audrey Trim shares information about her career and her experiences at RISKWORLD and on the Board at BC RIMS. She introduces the Second Annual Coast to Coast Risk Management Legacy Challenge for Canada and tells how student teams can compete.   Lucy Straker describes the growing risk of political violence and active assailant events, and what insurance products are needed on top of general liability. She offers strategies for preventing and mitigating violent events.   François Beaume presents the 17th Annual AMRAE RMIS Panorama, a survey of vendors and risk managers, with insights into the software and technology available to corporate risk teams. The Panorama and data sets are freely available online in French and English at the link below. Listen in for a glimpse of the variety of education at RISKWORLD. Be sure to save the dates May 3rd through the 6th for RISKWORLD 2026 in Philadelphia.   Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMS and RIMScast. [:16] About this episode of RIMScast, coming to you live from RISKWORLD 2025 in Chicago. There are so many topics and perspectives to cover! [:40] RIMS-CRMP Workshops! RIMS is co-hosting an intensive four-day program, which is your gateway to achieving two prestigious certifications, the DRI Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) and the RIMS Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP). [:59] This workshop will be held from May 19th through the 22nd in collaboration with DRI International. Links to these courses can be found through the Certification page of RIMS.org and this episode's show notes. [1:14] Virtual Workshops! On June 12th, Pat Saporito will host “Managing Data for ERM”, and she will return on June 26th to present the very popular new course, “Generative AI for Risk Management”. [1:31] A link to the full schedule of virtual workshops can be found on the RIMS.org/education and RIMS.org/education/online-learning pages. A link is also in this episode's show notes. [1:42] We're at RISKWORLD this week, but preparations are already underway for the RIMS ERM Conference 2025 on November 17th and 18th in Seattle, Washington. RIMS is accepting educational session submissions through May 20th. [2:00] The best submissions will address current and future challenges facing ERM practitioners as well as provide leading practices and concrete takeaways for a diverse audience of risk professionals from industries or organizations of varied sizes, disciplines, functions, and roles. [2:16] These include officers, leaders, managers, and students. The link to the submission form is in this episode's show notes. [2:26] Of course, mark your calendars for November 17th and 18th, and I'll be sure to alert you when registration opens. [2:34] RISKWORLD 2025 was one of the highlights of the 75th Anniversary of RIMS. We had a fantastic time here at McCormick Place in Chicago. We've got a lot of perspectives that we're going to cover! [2:47] Our first guest is the Responsible Use of Space Coordinator in the Risk Management Department of Thomson Rivers University in British Columbia and a Board Member of BC RIMS. She is making her RISKWORLD and RIMScast debut. [3:04] Audrey Trim is here to tell us about her experience as a first-time attendee and the 2025 Coast-to-Coast Risk Management Legacy Challenge, which was a big draw among the students at RIMS Canada 2024, and we expect that to possibly outdo itself in 2025. [3:24] You could sense the energy on the exhibit room floor on Day 1 of RISKWORLD. Let's get to it! [3:32] Interviews! Audrey Trim, welcome to RIMScast! [3:38] On RISKWORLD Day 1, Audrey enjoyed the Matha Stewart opening keynote. It was a great, inspirational show. Audrey has taken in some great sessions. She's looking forward to some educational seminars. This is Audrey's first RISKWORLD; it will not be her last! [4:57] Audrey explains her job title, Responsible Use of Space Coordinator. She oversees the non-academic space, among other things, on the Thomson Rivers University campus. She focuses on the best use of the space in a responsible way. [6:07] In earlier roles, Audrey worked on the 2014 Tim Hortons Brier in Kamloops and was an Event Coordinator for the City of Kamloops. She also coordinated a Buskers Festival. Then she fell into risk management, and she's loving it. [6:28] Audrey joined the Risk Group at Thomson Rivers three years ago. She became a BC RIMS member and now serves on the chapter board. Audrey is on the organizing committee of the Coast to Coast Risk Management Legacy Challenge, working with the SA RIMS Chapter. [7:01] This is the Second Annual Coast to Coast Risk Management Legacy Challenge for Canada. They will try to outdo the premier year. The Challenge involves students in teams of four from universities across Canada. [7:31] The teams get a case study and compete for the top two spots. The top two teams will get a chance to present their findings at the 2025 RIMS Canada Conference, which will be in Calgary, Alberta, from September 14th through 17th. [7:50] This year, Ken Letander, Case Study Champion, owner and Founder of Strat First Inc., a Canadian risk management firm, has chosen the case study topic: Reporting, Set Aside, Spend: Indigenous business joint venture, ethical dilemmas, and program integrity benefits. [8:15] It's going to be a big draw. Audrey hopes lots of teams apply. Ken Letander and others will judge the entries. [8:45] Audrey describes the passion and thought that went into the submissions to the 2024 Coast to Coast Challenge. The winning submission developed a tool to measure health equity across the province. The tool was given to the Fraser Health Authority to use day-to-day.  [9:35] The Coast to Coast Challenge is open to students across Canada. One of the members of the winning team last year changed her direction from business to risk management, because she had such a great experience at the conference and during the case study. [10:38] Apply to join the Coast to Coast Risk Management Legacy Challenge by May 24th. The case study will be assigned on May 30th. Each team submits a 10-page report. The judges will pick the top two teams to present at the RIMS Canada Conference 2025. [10:55] A link to the submissions page and contact information is in this episode's show notes. [11:16] Audrey's advice to anyone considering attending RISKWORLD 2026: “Know where you're going and how to get around the conference. Also, curate your sessions. There are a lot of options here. Pick out the ones that will have an impact on you and teach you something great.” [11:35] “There are so many networking opportunities. Take advantage of those. Get out there. Don't be afraid to try new things!” [11:39] RIMS Canada 2025 will be held from September 14th through 17th in Calgary. Registration will open soon. Audrey says, “Do it! The RIMS Canada Conference was a great opportunity to meet people and network!” [12:20] Plug Time! RIMS Webinars! We are back on May 22nd, with GRC, a TÜV SÜD Company, and their newest session, “Asset Valuations in 2025: Managing Tariffs, Inflation, and Rising Insurance Scrutiny”. [12:36] On June 5th, Zywave joins us to discuss “Today's Escalating Risk Trajectory: What's the Cause and What's the Solution?” [12:47] On June 17th, Origami Risk returns to present “Strategic Risk Financing in an Unstable Economy: Leveraging Technology for Efficiency and Cost Reduction”. This session was rescheduled from May. If you were already registered, you do not need to take any action. [13:03] More webinars will be announced soon and added to the RIMS.org/Webinars page. Go there to register. Registration is complimentary for RIMS members. [13:15] Spencer Educational Foundation's Grants program is starting soon. Spencer's goal to help build a talent pipeline of risk management and insurance professionals is achieved, in part, by its collaboration with risk management and insurance educators across the U.S. and Canada. [13:34] Since 2010, Spencer has awarded over $3.3 million in General Grants to support over 130 student-centered experiential learning initiatives at universities and RMI non-profits. Spencer's 2026 application process is now open through July 30th, 2025. [13:55] General Grant awardees are typically notified at the end of October. Learn more about Spencer's General Grants through the Programs tab of SpencerEd.org. [14:05] On the 7th of October, the New Jersey RIMS Chapter will return to the beautiful Fiddler's Elbow Country Club in Bedminster, New Jersey, for their Annual Charity Golf/Pickleball Event. [14:18] Registration is open, and the event proceeds are used to fund the chapter's Spencer and Kids' Chance Scholarships. It was the filming location for the upcoming movie sequel, Happy Gilmore 2. For more information and to register, please NewJersey.RIMS.org. [14:42] My next guest was a panelist on several RIMS webinars. I was delighted to see her, so we could record this special segment live at RISKWORLD 2025. She is Lucy Straker. She is the focus group leader for U.S. Political Violence & Deadly Weapons Protection at Beazley. [15:00] We will talk about the trends she's seeing in her area of practice. [15:06] Lucy Straker, welcome to RIMScast!  [15:29] In 2016, Beazley looked at the landscape as it relates to terrorism and active assailant events and realized that traditional insurance options weren't providing sufficient solutions for its clients. Beazley created a product and a marketplace around active armed assailant events. [16:02] Lucy says what you see in the media is a fraction of what's happening. The media report the biggest and worst events. The risk is far higher than what is reported in the media. [16:31] Violence and shootings have increased. People are now more aware of the risk and are trying to respond to it through insurance products and legislation such as California's SB-553, with much more focus on preventing these events from occurring. [16:54] We want to avoid workplace violence before it becomes something. A lot of clients think they already have coverage for workplace violence in their traditional general liability insurance. [17:19] Recently, general liability carriers have put exclusions on their products for AMB, firearms, weapons, or the expected or intended injury exclusion found in a traditional ISA form. [17:38] Lucy says clients need to be aware that there is a potential coverage gap. A misconception among clients is that none of them think they will have a shooting. They're in denial. When there's a shooting, you hear, “I never thought it would happen to me!” [18:03] We're at a stage where gun violence is so prevalent in the U.S. that you can't argue you didn't think something was going to happen. You have to plan and prepare for the worst-case scenario. [18:28] Lucy advises risk leaders to buy coverage to help them cover the gap. They do not have to be alone. With most shootings, there is a warning sign. There is a trail. There are things to do to prevent it. [18:52] As a company, protocols have to be embedded from top-down and bottom-up. The company has to communicate every plan and procedure to its employees. Employees have to be trained and retrained. This is not something they're going to be thinking about every day. [19:09] You have to engage with your security team. You have to screen people. You have to screen the company. You have to create a culture of reporting. People are not going to report something unless they feel comfortable reporting it. You need to have anonymous reporting. [19:24] You need to instill a culture in your company of “See something, say something, report it.” It could be someone coming in and acting funny, or someone posting on social media, “I'm going to go carry out a shooting.” [19:46] More often than not, if someone's going down a path to violence, there are signs. They don't just wake up one morning and say they're going to go carry out a shooting. There are warning signs, and we want to catch them before it becomes something more material. [20:13] There are different lines of coverage and ways that coverage can respond, such as active assailant forms. Think about your business and other areas of your business you might not have thought about. Lucy mentions the United Health Care CEO being shot off the premises. [20:38] It was a targeted event. Were there warning signs online by Luigi, the perpetrator? How can you identify those threats? Make sure you have risk management and preventive measures in place. Think of the litigious landscape. We're now seeing more nuclear verdicts. [21:02] People always want someone to blame. You've got to make sure that, if something happens, you're doing right by the people to try and eliminate and reduce that liability on the back end. [21:15] RIMS Plug! The first of hopefully many RIMS Texas Regional Conferences will be held in San Antonio from August 4th through the 6th, 2025. This groundbreaking event is set to unite the Texas RIMS Chapters and welcome risk management professionals from around the world. [21:35] Guess what, folks! Registration is now open! The advance rate is available through May 16th. A link is in this episode's show notes. You can also visit the Events page of RIMS.org to register. We look forward to seeing you in Texas! [21:51] Let's Move to My Final Guest, François Beaume, The SVP for Risks and Insurance at Sonepar and the VP of AMRAE (The Association for Corporate Risk and Insurance Management)! [22:16] François Beaume is here to discuss the findings of the 17th Edition of the RMIS Panorama that AMRAE produces in association with and with the support of several groups, including RIMS. [22:36] François Beaume, welcome back to RIMScast! [23:02] AMRAE has the 17th Annual Edition of the RMIS Panorama available. In 17 years, the most significant evolution in risk management information system offerings has been the integration of advanced technologies like AI, automation, and data visualization. [23:57] These add-ons transform the software from a pure data management tool to a much more sophisticated platform that provides productive analyses and real-time risk monitoring to enhance decision-making capabilities and processes in a wider scope of topics. [24:40] Panorama is a collection of surveys. One survey focuses on vendors and one survey focuses on risk managers. François says there is still room for improvement in this solution. Progress has been made on flexibility and integration capability, with changes to come. [25:12] François sees a need to guarantee the success of such solutions, train users, and provide support to users to streamline how they use the system. Vendors receive feedback to provide customizable solutions, enhanced integration capability, training, user clubs, and more. [26:07] Interconnection is a key area of these tools. With APIs, modular architecture, and code-based solutions, more and more, these tools can connect with other risk management information systems. Some corporations have several risk management systems. [26:45] There are more and more interconnected features in these systems, to allow the risk manager and all the teams involved in the use of the risk management programatics to extract the most important benefits from the use of the tool. [27:04] ESG is a key area where this matters more and more. In Europe, there is a strong push for ESG compliance that requires corporations to gather and manage a huge volume of data that, when organized, is helpful to fuel the risk management processes. [27:33] The report evaluates 52 solutions in four functional categories, covering 17 functional modules and 14 technical modules to allow you to compare and assess the value of the solutions and if they are compatible with your company's technology for audit, risk, and more. [28:22] AMRAE is looking at the functional scope and the depth of the features that are offered. Is the scope well-covered? They are looking at technical capabilities; is it easy to integrate a solution? Is it scalable? How is the user interface? What can the admin customize? [28:45] AMRAE also gathers user feedback and testimonials from using a given tool in real life. That feedback provides robust data capabilities, seamless integration capabilities, and more user-friendly interfaces that will benefit the users of the tool. [29:36] RMIS vendors use AI in predictive analytics of historical data. Risk management is gathering and dealing with historical data linked to risk management topics to anticipate future risks. [29:59] Vendors use AI to automate workflows and streamline data from the field and validation from the stakeholders, reducing manual intervention and increasing confidence in the data quality. All data will be analyzed more easily with AI and integrated into interactive dashboards. [30:34] Dashboarding has improved over the past year to provide more interactive dashboards for better risk insights and risk decision-making processes. [31:10] François has advice for risk managers looking for RMIS software. His most valuable advice is to use the RMIS Panorama. It's freely available to anyone. You can get it in French or English. Besides the Panorama PDF, there is an online platform that allows customization. [31:48] The entire data set from the vendor and risk manager surveys is freely available online. You can customize your analytics of the data based on your use case. [32:32] François speaks of captives and the evolving reinsurance market. The market today is favorable toward captives, a powerful tool for improving corporate risk management and the way corporations are living with ESG. There is a strong push in Europe for captives. [33:22] François has seen the creation of about 20 captives in France. Corporations need captives in the risk management process and risk financing optimization. [34:00] Special thanks again to all of our guests and all of the RISKWORLD attendees who made this year's RISKWORLD Conference so very special. Links to RISKWORLD coverage are in this episode's show notes. [34:13] Mark your calendars for May 3rd through the 6th, and join us at RISKWORLD 2026 in Philadelphia. [34:20] Plug Time! You can sponsor a RIMScast episode for this, our weekly show, or a dedicated episode. Links to sponsored episodes are in the show notes. [34:49] RIMScast has a global audience of risk and insurance professionals, legal professionals, students, business leaders, C-Suite executives, and more. Let's collaborate and help you reach them! Contact pd@rims.org for more information. [35:06] Become a RIMS member and get access to the tools, thought leadership, and network you need to succeed. Visit RIMS.org/membership or email membershipdept@RIMS.org for more information. [35:24] Risk Knowledge is the RIMS searchable content library that provides relevant information for today's risk professionals. Materials include RIMS executive reports, survey findings, contributed articles, industry research, benchmarking data, and more. [35:40] For the best reporting on the profession of risk management, read Risk Management Magazine at RMMagazine.com. It is written and published by the best minds in risk management. [35:54] Justin Smulison is the Business Content Manager at RIMS. You can email Justin at Content@RIMS.org. [36:01] Thank you all for your continued support and engagement on social media channels! We appreciate all your kind words. Listen every week! Stay safe!   Links: RIMS Texas Regional 2025 — August 3‒5 | Advance registration rates now open. ERM Conference 2025 — Call for Submissions (Through May 20) RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RISK PAC | RIMS Advocacy RIMS Risk Management magazine RIMS Now The Strategic and Enterprise Risk Center Spencer Educational Foundation — General Grants 2026 — Application Dates RISKWORLD 2025 — Show Daily! [Bottom of page] 2025 Coast-To-Coast Risk Management Challenge — Applications Open Through May 23 AMRAE RMIS Panorama 2025 New Jersey RIMS Spencer Golf/Pickleball Outing — Oct. 7 Global Trio of Risk Leaders Inducted Into RIMS Risk Management Hall of Fame RIMS Webinars: RIMS.org/Webinars “Asset Valuations in 2025: Managing Tariffs, Inflation, and Rising Insurance Scrutiny” | Sponsored by GRC, a TÜV SÜD Company | May 22, 2025 “Today's Escalating Risk Trajectory: What's the Cause & What's the Solution?” | Sponsored by Zywave | June 5, 2025 “Strategic Risk Financing in an Unstable Economy: Leveraging Technology for Efficiency and Cost Reduction” | Sponsored by Origami Risk | June 17, 2025   Upcoming RIMS-CRMP Prep Virtual Workshops: CBCP & RIMS-CRMP Exam Prep Virtual Bootcamp: “Mastering Business Continuity & Risk Management” | May 19‒22, 2025 | In Collaboration with DRI International Full RIMS-CRMP Prep Course Schedule “Managing Data for ERM” | June 12 | Instructor: Pat Saporito  “Generative AI for Risk Management” | June 26 | Instructor: Pat Saporito See the full calendar of RIMS Virtual Workshops RIMS-CRMP Prep Workshops   Related RIMScast Episodes: “RIMS 2025 Risk Manager of the Year, Jennifer Pack” “Risk and Leadership Patterns with Super Bowl Champion Ryan Harris” (RISKWORLD 2025 Keynote) “(Re)Humanizing Leadership in Risk Management with Holly Ransom” “Risk and Relatability with Rachel DeAlto” “Live From RISKWORLD 2024!” “The Rise of RMIS with AMRAE's VP, François Beaume” (2019)   Sponsored RIMScast Episodes: “The New Reality of Risk Engineering: From Code Compliance to Resilience” | Sponsored by AXA XL (New!) “Change Management: AI's Role in Loss Control and Property Insurance” | Sponsored by Global Risk Consultants, a TÜV SÜD Company “Demystifying Multinational Fronting Insurance Programs” | Sponsored by Zurich “Understanding Third-Party Litigation Funding” | Sponsored by Zurich “What Risk Managers Can Learn From School Shootings” | Sponsored by Merrill Herzog “Simplifying the Challenges of OSHA Recordkeeping” | Sponsored by Medcor “Risk Management in a Changing World: A Deep Dive into AXA's 2024 Future Risks Report” | Sponsored by AXA XL “How Insurance Builds Resilience Against An Active Assailant Attack” | Sponsored by Merrill Herzog “Third-Party and Cyber Risk Management Tips” | Sponsored by Alliant “RMIS Innovation with Archer” | Sponsored by Archer “Navigating Commercial Property Risks with Captives” | Sponsored by Zurich “Breaking Down Silos: AXA XL's New Approach to Casualty Insurance” | Sponsored by AXA XL “Weathering Today's Property Claims Management Challenges” | Sponsored by AXA XL “Storm Prep 2024: The Growing Impact of Convective Storms and Hail” | Sponsored by Global Risk Consultants, a TÜV SÜD Company “Partnering Against Cyberrisk” | Sponsored by AXA XL “Harnessing the Power of Data and Analytics for Effective Risk Management” | Sponsored by Marsh “Accident Prevention — The Winning Formula For Construction and Insurance” | Sponsored by Otoos “Platinum Protection: Underwriting and Risk Engineering's Role in Protecting Commercial Properties” | Sponsored by AXA XL “Elevating RMIS — The Archer Way” | Sponsored by Archer   RIMS Publications, Content, and Links: RIMS Membership — Whether you are a new member or need to transition, be a part of the global risk management community! RIMS Virtual Workshops On-Demand Webinars RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RISK PAC | RIMS Advocacy RIMS Strategic & Enterprise Risk Center RIMS-CRMP Stories — Featuring RIMS President Kristen Peed!   RIMS Events, Education, and Services: RIMS Risk Maturity Model®   Sponsor RIMScast: Contact sales@rims.org or pd@rims.org for more information.   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org, and listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.   Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.   About our guests: Audrey Trim, BTM, Responsible Use of Space Coordinator, Risk Management, Risk and Safety Services, Thomson Rivers University BC RIMS Board Member   Lucy Straker, Focus Group Leader U.S. Political Violence & Deadly Weapons Protection, Beazley   François Beaume, SVP Risks and Insurance, Sonepar, VP AMRAE, [Association for Corporate Risk and Insurance Management]   Production and engineering provided by Podfly.  

In this episode, Brian is joined by Didier Luneau, GeneralManager of the Marriott Marquis Chicago. Located on the lakefront in the South Downtown neighborhood of Chicago, The Marriott Marquis offers over 1,200 guest rooms and suites, 64 meeting rooms with over 90,000 square feet of meeting space on property and another 2.6 million square feet in the adjacent McCormick Place convention center. Tune in to hear who Didier Thanks for helping him along the way.

Join DriveChicago.com General Manager Mark Bilek and Chicago Auto Show Senior Marketing Director Jim OBrill as they broadcast from the 2025 Chicago Auto Show. Jennifer Morand CATA President & Auto Show General Manager kicks off the show with some updates on the past week of the show. There are still 3 days to see the show at McCormick Place. Joe Krelle, owner of Chi Town 4x4 in Carol Stream talks about their display and offering of parts and services for Toyota vehicle owners. Chris Konecki, Director of Show Operations for the Chicago Auto Show details the process and people that bring the show to life each year. From special lighting equipment to those brand-new vehicles, every step of the process has to be scheduled and managed to insure everything is ready for the opening night and the First Look for Charity event. Closing out this episode of Drive Chicago, Cesar Marin, the Director of Dealer Development and Services for Perillo Motor Cars of Chicago. They helped stock the "Supercar Gallery" display at the 2025 CAS with premium vehicles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Editor at Eater Chicago Ashok Selvam joins Bob Sirott to talk about your chances of scoring a reservation at your favorite restaurant on Valentine’s Day, as well as how you can celebrate the day with Chicago’s iconic Malört. He also shares details about places to eat near McCormick Place and Milk Bar’s debut in Fulton […]

Lou Manfredini, A.K.A. Mr. Fix-It is live from the 2025 Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place with great advice for homeowners, special guests, information on new products, and more!

HEALING AND MIRACLE PODCASTINCLUDES FULL WRITTEN TEXTwith Prince HandleyWWW.REALMIRACLES.ORG 16 YEARS OF HEALING & HEALTH SUBJECTS LISTENING TO THE HOLY SPIRIT DIRECTION AND HEALING PROPHECY24/7 Blogs and Podcasts > STREAM Prince Handley on MINDS LinkedIn ~ Geopolitics and HealthNOTE: You do NOT have to Sign In to LinkedIn. Click the "X" at top right of "Sign In" to dismiss. Subscribe FREE to Prince Handley Teaching and Newsletter Links to KEY RESOURCES at bottom. ________________________________________   DESCRIPTION OF THIS TEACHING There are several different reasons WHY you should want to listen to the Holy Spirit. However, the MAIN reason is that the LORD wants to give you a message for healing, direction, protection, or enablement. And, sometimes―if not many times―the message will be for someone else. Some people may NOT be able to listen to―or discern―the voice of the Spirit. Or, they may NOT want to listen to the voice of the Spirit due to rebellion or living in sin. Therefore, the LORD may send you a message via His Spirit to relay to the other person. In my experience the message is usually given for specific knowledge in an area where help or advice is needed: in my life or in the lives of others. The principles of God are timeless and transfer … and if we are students of God's Word and have the knowledge of Proverbs we are able to navigate the problems and challenges of life. But when situations arise that are not clearly and specifically defined―as in ministry strategy or spiritual warfare or dream interpretation―then we need a “specific” word from the LORD. Many people read the Holy Bible, but they are NOT listening to the Holy Spirit. God wants us to apply His Word to our lives. This is where listening to the Spirit brings success, victory and accurate direction. ________________________________________   LISTENING TO THE HOLY SPIRITDIRECTION AND HEALING PROPHECY INTRODUCTION “Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, has come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will show you things to come.” – Jesus: John 16:13 One of the Holy Spirit's assignments is to glorify Christ. When you receive direction, help and enablement, Christ is glorified in your victorious life and testimony thereof: by your word and your lifestyle. The Holy Spirit guides you into ALL truth; spiritual, business, family, prophetic, physical, travel and relational truth. Many people read the Holy Bible, but they are NOT listening to the Holy Spirit. God wants us to apply His Word to our lives. This is where listening to the Spirit brings success, victory and accurate direction. As you become attuned―skilled―in listening to the Spirit, you will begin to notice that sometimes shortly after you receive a message you will experience a confirmation. For example, [I recently had this happen] if you receive a message about advice you would give a person, that person may contact you not long after and ask you for advice concerning the same (not knowing that you have already heard from God concerning them or their situation). EXAMPLES Sometimes listening to the Holy Spirit will be synonymous with the gift of prophecy. For example, one time after a large seminar I was conducting at McCormick Place in Chicago a lady came up to me and said, “I have two wombs …” I had already finished praying with people and I was really wanting to go to the place where I was to stay and go to bed. When the lady said, “I have two wombs …” my first thought was, “I must have preached past the anointing.” (I wanted to be anywhere but there.) What the lady said in full was this, “I have two wombs. If I conceive in the one womb the life will live, but if I conceive in the other (womb) the life will die. Do you have a word for me?” Instantly―without thinking about it―I said to her, “You will have a son. He will live, and his name will be Samuel.” When I was in Chicago about a year later I met little Samuel. In similar manner, listening to the Spirit may sometimes by synonymous with the Word of Knowledge. For sure―if you operate in the gifts of the Spirit like Prophecy and the Word of Knowledge―you definitely need to be listening to the Holy Spirit. Study my book, How to Receive God's Power with Gifts of the Spirit. But there are times that God wants to give you a message for yourself and it may be just for reflection, or to meditate thereon. He may want you to think about what you would do in a certain situation that may be coming up in the future and you do NOT know about it yet―or, the complete details have not dovetailed together yet―and may not for quite some time. PURPOSE OF LISTENING You have to realize that God is for you. As in the gifts of the Holy Spirit, the motive for listening to the Spirit should be to edify, improve, deliver, make whole or provide intelligence. Thank God, He did not leave us here without the tools and weapons we need to operate in power and victory … and especially as we progress into the End Times. Realize this: we are at the entrance to the End Times. If the Early Church―or Messianic Synagogue―needed the gifts of the Holy Spirit and the five fold ministries of Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Pastor and Teacher as laid out in Ephesians 4:11, how much more do we need them today? And, how much more will the followers of Messiah Jesus need them as we progress further along into the End Times. PREREQUISITES TO LISTENING We need to start our day with the Word of God. We need to be students of the Word of God. “So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God.” (Romans 10:17) So the Word of God is the channel through which the activities of the Holy Spirit operate. When we have the Word of God in us―and operate based upon the Word of God―we hear (from God … from His Spirit). And when we hear from God, faith rises and MIRACLES happen. But remember also, this is all predicated upon love. “Faith works by love.” (Galatians 5:6) The Word of God is the channel though which faith flows, and love is the activator which triggers faith. HOW WILL YOU KNOW If you are living for God, then give God the benefit of the doubt. I have seen many MIRACLES since I learned to give God the benefit of the doubt. If you're NOT sure the message is from God, then check to make sure it does NOT conflict with Scripture. If it does NOT conflict with Scripture, then ask God for a confirmation that is clear and concise. NOTE: If you are “seasoned” in listening to the Holy Spirit then you probably won't require a confirmation. We should NOT be surprised that the LORD works this way in addition to His many other modes of communication. We read of Him doing this throughout Bible in both the Tanakh (Old Testament) and the Brit Chadashah (New Testament). God has NOT changed. “For I am the LORD; I do not change.” (Malachi 3:6) It's people who have not changed that corrupt His program. People who have never seen healing will tell you that God does not heal. People who have never seen miracles will tell you that MIRACLES do not happen anymore. People who do NOT believe in Apostles or Prophets operating today will tell you that those offices ceased after the Early Messianic Synagogue. However, to say that would be to prove ignorance―or, folly―as that would mean that the Scripture in Ephesian 4:11 has been rescinded: “And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers.” No more pastors, teachers and evangelists either! GOD WANTS TO COMMUNICATE Also, realize that the LORD wants to communicate with people more than we do. And, He does NOT want his messages of direction and help to be cryptic or hard to understand. It amazes me how many people have never read the Holy Bible completely. Here's the greatest communication to mankind and they treat it like a magazine. My friend, get the Word inside you and YOU will begin to hear God. Start your day with it and end your day with it. I made a rule for my life years ago: “No Bible … no breakfast.” The day is coming when the world government and the world religious system will destroy Bibles … including YOURS if you're still here. Then YOU will need to listen to the Spirit … and it may be too late. The Holy Spirit will guide you into ALL truth as you listen to Him. Here are THREE resources to help you: “New Testament Bible Studies” … “Prophecy, Transition & Miracles … and “How To Receive God's Power with Gifts of the Spirit.” New Testament Bible Studies Prophecy, Transition & Miracles How To Receive God's Power with Gifts of the Spirit Baruch haba b'Shem Adonai. Your friend, Prince Handley President / Regent University of Excellence Podcast time: 11 minutes, 37 seconds. Copyright © Prince Handley 2024 All rights reserved. ______________________________________   OPPORTUNITY Donate to Handley WORLD SERVICES Incorporated and help Prince Handley do EXPLOITS in the Spirit. 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Who knew a bird-murder factory was in Chicago?  Chicago's best morning radio show now has a podcast! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and remember that the conversation always lives on the Q101 Facebook page.  Brian & Kenzie are live every morning from 6a-10a on Q101.    Subscribe to our channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Q101 Like Q101 on Facebook HERE: https://www.facebook.com/q101chicago Follow Q101 on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/Q101Chicago Follow Q101 on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/q101chicago/?hl=en Follow Q101 on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@q101chicago?lang=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Annette Prince, Director of Chicago Bird Collision Monitors group, joins Lisa Dent to discuss McCormick Place’s efforts to prevent migratory birds from hitting its windows and dying as we enter peak migratory season in Chicago.

Who knew a bird-murder factory was in Chicago?  Chicago's best morning radio show now has a podcast! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and remember that the conversation always lives on the Q101 Facebook page.  Brian & Kenzie are live every morning from 6a-10a on Q101.    Subscribe to our channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Q101 Like Q101 on Facebook HERE: https://www.facebook.com/q101chicago Follow Q101 on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/Q101Chicago Follow Q101 on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/q101chicago/?hl=en Follow Q101 on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@q101chicago?lang=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On October 5, 2023, thousands of migrating songbirds died after crashing into the McCormick Place Convention Center in downtown Chicago and surrounding buildings. Co-host Deja Perkins will speak with Douglas Stotz, a conservation ecologist at the Chicago-based Field Museum about that deadly night. She'll also talk with Chicago Bird Alliance's Judy Pollock about what has transpired in the months since. And co-host Purbita Saha takes us to New York's Jacob Javits Convention Center, once known for frequent window strikes but now is a safe haven for all birds – migrating and local.To learn more about our guests and their work or to view this episode's transcript and other resources, visit BirdNote.org.Want more Bring Birds Back? Subscribe to our show and follow us on Instagram! For more about BirdNote, sign up for our weekly newsletter. And for ad-free listening and other perks, sign up for BirdNote+ here.BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible.Bring Birds Back Season 6 is sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the American Bird Conservancy.

The Democratic National Convention is officially underway in Chicago, and it's all anyone can talk about. That's why we recorded our episode from McCormick Place to check the vibes and see what this event is actually all about. Plus, to celebrate The Onion's return to print, we're playing a game: Real headline or Onion headline?  Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this Aug. 20 episode: Lincoln Park Zoo Second City Orthodontic Experts Revolution Brewing Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

Monday begins the Democratic National Convention in Chicago and leaders from both parties in Illinois are outlining how they see the major event impacting taxpayers. Just as with the Republican National Convention last month in Milwaukee, the DNC in Chicago will cost taxpayers $75 million. Law enforcement agencies from around the area are on the ground with security perimeters around the United Center and McCormick Place. Tens of thousands of protesters are also expected. Rallying Democrats at the Illinois State Fair Wednesday, Gov. J.B. Pritzker previewed his plans to showcase the policies he and Democrats have enacted in the Land of Lincoln to those visiting Chicago.Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx 

Mike Ferguson in the Morning 08-16-24 Keith Hanson, CEO of QUX Technologies and a veteran law enforcement expert, talks about the security concerns and threats to safely surrounding the DNC Convention next week at two main venues in downtown Chicago, the United Center (home of the Bulls and Blackhawks) and McCormick Place, the largest convention center in North America.  Story here: https://news.wttw.com/2024/08/12/what-we-know-about-chicagos-dnc-safety-and-security-plans   NewsTalkSTL website: https://newstalkstl.com/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsTalkSTL Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NewstalkSTL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewsTalkSTL Livestream 24/7: http://bit.ly/newstalkstlstreamSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Ferguson in the Morning 08-16-24 (7:05am) Keith Hanson, CEO of QUX Technologies and a veteran law enforcement expert, talks about the security concerns and threats to safely surrounding the DNC Convention next week at two main venues in downtown Chicago, the United Center (home of the Bulls and Blackhawks) and McCormick Place, the largest convention center in North America.  Story here: https://news.wttw.com/2024/08/12/what-we-know-about-chicagos-dnc-safety-and-security-plans   (7:20am) We discuss the loss of 3 well-known celebrities...singer/songwriter (and morning show radio host!) Greg Kihn from The Greg Kihn Band, Great White's lead singer Jack Russell, and game show host (Hollywood Squares), television and radio personality, singer, and actor Peter Marshall. Story on Greg Kihn here with music videos: https://redstate.com/jerrywilson/2024/08/16/san-francisco-bay-area-rock-icon-greg-kihn-passes-away-n2178170 Story on Jack Russell with music videos: https://redstate.com/jerrywilson/2024/08/16/jack-russell-singer-for-80s-hard-rockers-great-white-passes-away-n2178183 Story on Peter Marshall here: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/peter-marshall-dead-hollywood-squares-1235975744/   NY Mets draw angry reaction from fans after inviting the "Hawk Tuah Girl" for their pre-game first pitch. She responds with a reasonable explanation. Story here: https://www.foxnews.com/sports/hawk-tuah-girl-responds-after-drawing-fierce-reaction-from-mets-fans-after-throwing-first-pitch   (7:35am) Kamala Harris wants to set "price controls" to corral inflation...what could go wrong with that? Plenty. See the 1970s for evidence.   (7:50am) Gabe says Not Today, Satan!   NewsTalkSTL website: https://newstalkstl.com/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsTalkSTL Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NewstalkSTL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewsTalkSTL Livestream 24/7: http://bit.ly/newstalkstlstreamSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Democratic National Convention is Aug. 19-22 at the United Center and McCormick Place. If you're reading this thinking those dates are perfect for a quick Midwestern road trip, we've got you. Executive producer Simone Alicea talked with American Weekender and Chicago magazine editor Amy Cavanaugh about some quick getaways, spots to eat, and great road trip tips.  Good News: Saturday Community Climb at Steelworkers Park and Sunday Tubing at Tippecanoe River Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this Aug. 7 episode: Ravinia Chicago Association of Realtors Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

The 2024 IFT FIRST Annual Event and Expo, held from July 14-17 at Chicago's McCormick Place, attracted over 17,000 food science professionals. With the theme 'Collaboration + Innovation: How Can Food Science and Technology Transform the Food System?', the event showcased groundbreaking advancements in the industry. Listen to our latest FoodBev.com podcast, where we talk to industry professionals on the latest trends at this year's IFT FIRST. Discover what the leading manufacturers, ingredient suppliers and foodtech startups were showcasing. A special thanks to Blommer Chocolate, Givaudan, The Every Company, ICL, TurtleTree, Caldic, Lallemand, Chinova Bioworks and Emsland for the opportunity to engage in insightful discussions.

The CHGO Bulls crew is LIVE for the 2024 NBA Draft Lottery! Watch along with Matt and Big Dave as the order for the 2024 NBA Draft lottery picks is unveiled. The Bulls had a 9.4% chance of jumping up from their slot in 11th to a top four pick. They had a 2% chance at jumping to the #1 overall pick. Alas, the guys react to the results of the Bulls staying at 11th and discuss how that draft position could impact their scouting and decision-making before the draft next month. Will joins the show live from the Draft Lottery at McCormick Place to give us the inside scoop and his reaction to the results. SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/CHGOSports WEBSITE: http://allCHGO.com/ BUY MERCH: http://CHGOLocker.com FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Twitter: @CHGO_Bulls / @Bulls_Peck / @BawlSports / @will_gottlieb Instagram: @CHGO_Sports GET OUR FREE NEWSLETTER: http://www.allchgo.com/newsletter Support us by supporting our sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors: Circa Sportsbook: Download the Circa Sports Illinois App at circasports.com/illinois-app to sign up today! Coors Light: When it's time to chill, Coors Light is the beer we reach for. Get Coors Light delivered straight to your door with Instacart. Go to coorslight.com/CHGOBasketball. Shady Rays: Exclusively for our listeners, Shady Rays is giving out their best deal of the season! Head to shadyrays.com and use code CHGO for 35% off polarized sunglasses. Manscaped: Visit Manscaped.com/TCS to learn how to “Check Yo' Self” for early signs of cancer. Use promo code BULLS for 20% OFF + Free Shipping at Manscaped.com Empire Today: Schedule a free in-home estimate today! All listeners can receive $350 OFF when they use promo code CHGO. See EmpireToday.com/CHGO for details. FOCO: CHGO has teamed up with FOCO to secure your access to the best sports collectibles and gear around! Get 10% off your order at FOCO.com with promo code “CHGO”. Gametime: Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CHGO for $20 off your first purchase! PrizePicks: Daily Fantasy Sports Made Easy! Go to PrizePicks.com/CHGO and use code CHGO for a first deposit match up to $100! Ray Chevy: Get a FREE OIL CHANGE! Mention CHGO when scheduling your oil change at Ray Chevrolet. Visit Ray Chevrolet in Fox Lake or RayChevrolet.com to start your Ray Resolution! Lucy Nicotine: Level up your nicotine routine with Lucy. Go to Lucy.co/CHGOBULLS and use promo code CHGOBULLS to get 20% off your first order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches, NRN's editor-in-chief talks with Tom Cindric, president of the National Restaurant Association Show. This year's Show is held at Chicago's McCormick Place this May 18-21, and Tom shares more about why restaurant leaders should attend this annual event, what's new at the Show this year, how attendees can optimize their time in Chicago, and much more.

Blake & Mark begin the 2024 Con season at McCormick Place in the heart of Chicago, Illinois on April 27, 2024. Recorded while walking back to the car, the guys take you through the day including meet and greets with Sting, Cristo Fernández, Ricky Starks and Danhausen plus other odds and ends including how Blake completely surprised Sal. Enjoy the show! Full Coverage over at Blake & Sal At The Cons

THE FUTURE OF COMIC BOOK RETAIL LIVE from Conference Room S403 at McCormick Place, it's the C2E2 panel discussion, THE FUTURE OF COMICS RETAIL with Patrick, W. Dal, Katie Pryde (Books With Pictures, Portland), and Dimitrios Fragiskatos (Anyone Comics/Everyone Comics, NY). The sound quality is a little iffy on this one due to recording in such a large room, but we've adjusted it some to make it a little more listener-friendly. But Patrick and Katie were much closer to the recording device than Dal and Dimitrios were. We talk about: •Building your shop on your specific passions. •Using the book industry as a retail guide. •What to immediately change in the next year to increase sales. •Lots more! What you missed (before the recording started): Patrick pretending to be James Tynion IV for the first 5 minutes of the panel. It's okay though, because afterwards, James actually signed off on the impersonation. •Comics talked about in this episode:      SPECTREGRAPH #1

The Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo, or C2E2 as it is more commonly known, is one of the largest pop-culture conventions in the midwest, taking place in downtown Chicago at the McCormick Place convention center. This year, 2024 it was held the weekend of April 26th to April 28th. Celebrities, artists, authors, fans, cosplayers, collectors, and vendors, converge all in one place to meet, share and enjoy their passions. Some consider this an unofficial kick-off to the U.S. convention season. This episode contains conversations with several folks who came either as an exhibitor or attendee. Links: Todd Hoffman - WSTR/BigTLilT Podcast @tizzzzod on Instagram, Twitter @WSTRmedia and @bigtliltpodcast Nicole Markhenke Instagram @peacelovefandoms - @PL_Fandoms on Twitter, @Rogue1Radio on Twitter, @rogueoneradio on Instagram for the main show Victor Aragon Fandads https://linktr.ee/Fandads Mike Prior Priority 3D https://www.etsy.com/shop/PRIORity3D PRIORity3DServices@gmail.com The Red 5 Network @red5network https://bio.link/red5 Daniel Govar - Artist Website: https://www.danielgovar.com Store: https://danielgovar.bigcartel.com @saulone on Twitter @danielgovar on Instagram Camron Johnson, Topps/Comic Artist http://www.camronjohnson.com Karl Schmidt Instagram @pileo64 Max Boyle @ready2regtro https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ready-2-retro--5522857 Tim Oliphant @tmntplus on Instagram @tim_oliphant Joey From Ninja Toitles - @Ninjatoitles on Instagram, Tik-Tok and Twitter - or ninjatoitles.com Tony from @ClicktoEnlarge on Instagram More designs are up on the TeePublic store with more to come! Help out the show and find some cool swag. https://www.teepublic.com/user/rebel-base-card If you have a question or comment, find me on the socials: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky Substack, Hive @rebelbasecard If you like the show please do us a favor and toss a review or comment wherever you get your podcasts as it helps spread the word about the show.

Boisson was created to make it easier for consumers to discover and learn about non-alcoholic beverage brands. The company helped jumpstart the market, which is projected to have a 25% compound annual growth rate through 2028. Founder Nick Bodkins had a vision where Boisson was “the Sephora of NA,” bringing together the power of an immersive ecommerce experience, neighborhood-style stores with passionate employees, and a wholesale strategy that drove growth for new brands. Although Boisson recently announced it would be undergoing a restructuring and immediately shuttering its stores, Bodkins' vision, and the innovation within the Boisson business, showed what is truly possible for the NA market. Listen to this episode of Retail Remix to: Hear Nick's perspective on the evolving NA market;Learn how Boisson is thinking long-term about wholesale distribution and growth;Get insights on how the VC market could influence the current state, and future, of NA; and Understand why Boisson's approach to brick-and-mortar was so innovative—and what your brand can learn from it. RELATED LINKSConnect with Nick on LinkedIn See what's next for BoissonDig deeper into the Boisson storyDo you want to hear more from Nick Bodkins on founding and scaling an omnichannel business? He will share more candid perspectives (and lessons) during the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo, taking place June 4-6, 2024, at McCormick Place in Chicago. He will join other senior executives from brands such as Michaels, Pinterest, Petco, Zenni Optical, Adore Me and many others. Get your ticket today and join the brightest minds in retail. 2024 Retail Innovation Conference & ExpoAre you ready to explore the evolved customer journey, where content, community and commerce converge? Click here to register for the 2024 Retail Innovation Conference & Expo today!

In this episode we are at the 2024 Chicago Auto Show, which opened to the public over the weekend at McCormick Place, where customers can experience dozens of EVs on an in-door track, including the Nissan Ariya.

Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton just released their new song "Purple Irises." Usher's ninth album COMING HOME is out today. The 2024 Chicago Auto Show kicks off tomorrow at McCormick Place.

Peter begins with hot news items including a mass bird killing at Chicago's McCormick Place, Gavin Newsom signs a fur sale ban in California, a 17' 2” Burmese python was captured and killed in the Everglades, hero dog in Lebanon saves dumped newborn human, and we say farewell to friend of animals Bob Barker. Lori […]

Hugger, the Broad-Winged Hawk we are sponsoring with a tracking transmitter through Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, is migrating south and in the lead! Today we talk with Rebecca McCabe, a Broad-Winged Hawk biologist, about Hugger's flight south for the winter. As of this interview, Hugger has already flown over Chiapas, Mexico and seems headed to Guatemala for a second year in a row! For more on the Veracruz River of Raptors go to https://tinyurl.com/4rytca4y. For more info on Hawk Mountain Sanctuary go to: https://hawkmountain.org. Please sign the petition asking McCormick Place to turn off the lights at night. Go to the Chicago Audubon website at: https://chicagoaudubon.org to sign the petition. You can send an email to the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority. Send your message to: Maria Calderon at: mpeaboard@mpea.com. You can also send an email to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson at: https://tinyurl.com/5frkeu5b or you can send an email to Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker at gov.press@illinois.gov. Thank you! Join Catherine Greenleaf, a certified wildlife rehabilitator with 20 years of experience rescuing and rehabilitating injured birds, for twice-monthly discussions about restoring native habitat and helping the birds in your backyard. Access the BIRD HUGGER Newsletter here: www.birdhuggerpodcast.com. Send your questions about birds and native gardening to birdhuggerpodcast@gmail.com. (PG-13) St. Dymphna Press, LLC.

This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on October 7th, 2023.This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai(00:34): Paperless-ngx – Open source document management systemOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37800951&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(02:25): Wired has removed "How Google alters search queries" storyOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37802116&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(04:27): The glass at McCormick Place in Chicago is a lethal obstacle for birdsOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37800810&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(06:05): Shell using Fortnite, TikTok, etc. to convince kids fossil fuels are coolOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37800507&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(07:51): Subtraction is functionally completeOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37800062&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(09:42): Berry is a ultra-lightweight dynamically typed embedded scripting languageOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37801140&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(11:23): Decomposing Language Models into Understandable ComponentsOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37806861&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(13:09): Organization probably doesn't want to improve thingsOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37806870&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(15:08): Permission Slip: Consumer Reports app to take back control of your dataOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37805969&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(16:52): Sonoma's log gets briefer and more secretiveOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37801354&utm_source=wondercraft_aiThis is a third-party project, independent from HN and YC. Text and audio generated using AI, by wondercraft.ai. Create your own studio quality podcast with text as the only input in seconds at app.wondercraft.ai. Issues or feedback? We'd love to hear from you: team@wondercraft.ai

En este episodio Regina Garza y Adriana Rangel platican sobre cómo podemos maximizar el potencial de nuestro negocio a través del comercio en línea. Hablamos de la importancia del contacto directo en la categoría de alimentos y sobre la evolución de la adopción de tecnología en las marcas. ¡No te pierdas este episodio! En el episodio #93 de Serious Sellers Podcast en Español, platicamos de: 00:00 - Comercio en Línea Y Crecimiento Empresarial 10:55 - Evolución De Marcas en Ferias 20:27- Aprovechando Eventos Y Contenido Visual Transcripción Adriana Rangel O nos acompaña Regina Garza desde México. Regina vende en la categoría de alimentos y desde hace ya varios años posicionó su producto en Amazon. O nos cuenta cómo ella ve que las marcas tanto grandes como las pequeñas en este sector se apoyan del comercio en línea y de todo lo digital para crecer sus negocios? Estás listo para aprender y sacar le provecho esta oportunidad? Si es así, bienvenidos a Sur's Air Podcast en español. Bienvenidos a todos a este episodio de Sur's Air Podcast en español. Mi nombre es Adriana Rangel y yo estoy aquí para platicar sobre las mejores estrategias de crear y crecer tu innovación Amazon, walmart y ToyCommerce en general para venderes de todos los niveles.   Regina: Comenzamos, hola, regina ¿cómo estás, Hola Adriana? muy bien y tú muy contenta estar contigo nuevamente.   Adriana Rangel Gracias, regina, pues te agradezco mucho que me has tomado la invitación. Platicamos hace 12 meses, pero yo sé que has hecho. Bueno, te veo, bueno, yo, porque te sigo en tu redes, ¿verdad, entonces? veo que estás en todas partes del mundo participando en estas ferias. Yo sé que en tu categoría, tú que vendes en la categoría de alimentos, es muy importante el como face to face, ¿verdad? O sea el ver al cliente en persona, en ir a estas ferias que se ven increíbles, o sea. Creo que estuviste en una en Chicago hace poquito y, oye, yo no sé ni cómo le hacen para, para recorrer todos los stands, ¿verdad, porque son en estos como centros enormes. Entonces, bueno, obviamente te va a preguntar sobre eso, ahorita, Regina, obviamente, en contexto al tema online, ¿verdad, Porque yo sé que, ahorita, todas las marcas, desde las grandes hasta las pequeñas y las medianas, obviamente también se están apoyando, obviamente de lo digital para crecer.   ¿verdad, entonces? pero bueno, para la gente que no conocía a Regina por ahí, hace, en el episodio número 40, o sea, hace un año platicamos con ella y ella nos compartió su historia. ¿verdad, regina, para la gente que no te conoce, ¿nos quieres dar un breve, breve, breve ahora sí, que resumen de cómo empezaste en este mundo. ¿por qué? Porque yo sé que tú ya estabas en el negocio, creciéndolo.   Regina: Realmente el tema de ventas, por llamarlo de la manera tradicional, antigua, que se de cómo se ha hecho. Hasta hace 20 años, realmente era muy personal, de cara a cara, platicamos así vendieras un sartén, así vendieras unos zapatos o cosméticos de puerta, viendo la persona. Ahora llega este mundo digital en el que todo el mundo tiene acceso. Es una cancha, pues, es un piso parejo, vamos a decirlo, y ya depende del presupuesto, esfuerzo y tiempo que cada quien le pueda dedicar. Es que es exitoso o no un negocio digital.   Entonces, pues, nosotros teníamos la manera de ventas, como te comentó, tradicional y dije ¿por qué no empezar a explorar esta parte digital? Ahora todo mundo tenemos nuestro teléfono en la mano, que tiene la tarjeta de crédito conectada, y los alimentos. Pues, es la única industria en la que tienes a 7 billones de personas todos los días necesitando tu producto, porque todo el mundo tiene que comer. Entonces, ¿por qué no llevar esto a lo digital? Ya ven que uno se acaba enamorando de la comida por las fotos. ¿cuántas veces no vamos a ir a un restaurante con alguna amiga o amigo o lo que sea, y te dice mira, te gusta, y te manda su perfil en alguna red social para ver si se te antoja algún platillo o no?   Creo que le hemos hecho esto entonces, bueno, pues fue una idea que tuvimos a bien implementar como prueba y realmente pues nos gustó mucho y se quedó. Claro que cada vez que conozco un poco más del mundo de Amazon, pues me voy dando cuenta que no es nada más. Una plataforma de ventas ya acaba siendo un search engine, una comparativa entre competencias, digo entre diferentes productos, y pues genera competencia que, al final de cuentas, por quien se acaba beneficiando es el consumidor. Entonces, obviamente un marketing powerhouse entonces es mucho más que un marketplace. Entonces realmente sí, es una gran herramienta. A nosotros nos ha servido muchísimo y nada. Pues ya me invito a que todo mundo la use.   Adriana Rangel Claro, claro. Oye, regina, por ahí me estabas contando, antes de comenzar a grabar, que te has estado apalancando por ahí un poquito, de una manera poco tradicional, del tema de la logística de Amazon, dfa para mandarle samples o pruebas a clientes potenciales, porque obviamente la gente tiene que probar el producto antes de comprarlo. Especialmente estos son clientes que generalmente compran, y compran en cantidades grandes, ¿verdad? Y luego son compras recurrentes. Entonces cuéntame cómo tú, desde acá, desde México, cómo te apoyas de la logística de Amazon para mandarle el paquete, el producto, hasta no sé igual hay un cliente que esté en Ohio o en Seattle o algo así.   Regina: Claro, claro, muchas veces pasa con estos. Bueno, primero que nada, un poco de contexto. De México, estados Unidos, aunque tienen el tratado de libre comercio T-MEC ahora México, estados Unidos y Canadá, perdón, si alguien manda un alimento de México a Estados Unidos por una paquetería comercial común, el producto llega. A veces llega, pasa que en la aduana, por ser alimento lo abren y lo revisan. Entonces pues no puedes correr ese riesgo de que, por ejemplo, si mandaste una bolsa de imagínate papitas y llega abierta, pues pueden llegar ya con humedad y hasta aguadas, claro sí, es un riesgo que pues no puedes correr.   Sobre todo si lo que quieres es mandarle muestras a un cliente potencial, tienen que quedar como que mandar solamente lo mejor y evitar este tipo de riesgos.   Entonces, cuando hay muchas, muchas ferias o trade shows de alimentos en todo el mundo y a las que he ido, por ejemplo, en Estados Unidos hay una grande, hay varias grandes en Chicago, en centros de convenciones que hacen enormes en el McCormick Place, hay otra muy, muy grande en Anaheim, cerquita de Los Ángeles, ahí en Filadélfano, new York, hay en muchos lugares. Entonces lo que yo me apalanco en este tipo de ferias, en este tipo de ferias, pues las personas y las empresas que van, obviamente están pues todo el día caminando, a veces traen, no sé, van dos o tres días, medio express a una feria y no se pueden llevar muestras de todos los productos que quisieran.   Entonces sí, porque igual trae el peso restringido en el avión, verdad? entonces a lo mejor una muestra de 500 gramos, pues es mucho. Entonces lo que yo hago ahí mismo es, cuando estoy con ellos y les interesa una muestra, ahí mismo me meto a Amazon desde mi celular, les pido su dirección, les así como si les mandara un regalito, como que senda gifts por medio de Amazon, y es ahí como les hago llegar la muestra. Entonces gracias al Envio Prime, pues ellos llegan a su oficina y ya tienen la muestra ahí. no tengo que esperar a mandárselas, a que les llegue, no, ahí mismo. Entonces ya, en lo que yo estoy buscando a otros clientes, esas muestras ya están en camino.   Entonces le vas ahorrando tiempo y en mi caso, muy particular, pues yo tendría que regresar a México y luego hacer una exportación formal para cruzar Estados Unidos y de Estados Unidos ir a mandar las muestras. Entonces de esta manera, como ya se hizo esa exportación formal en Amazon digo más bien para para surtirle a Amazon el producto ya se cuenta que tienes una bodega personalizada y le va a llegar muy, muy rápido a tu cliente a hacer llegar esas muestras. Entonces realmente es pues creo que es una manera no, no tan convencional, pero a mí me ha servido, me ha servido muchísimo porque pues, el producto llega bien, llega empacado, llega a tiempo, entonces no, y llega rápido que en en negocios, antes de que se pierde el interés o se enfrían las cosas pues a veces no es, no es lo mejor, no, entonces es una manera muy, muy como novedosa de apalancarte de Amazon, en mi opinión.   Adriana Rangel Sí, sí, no, cómo no?   y aparte, bueno, o sea, si pensamos en los costos de hacer eso a escala, especialmente porque, pues, a eso vas, verdad, a conocer a mucha gente Me imagino que conoces docenas, verdad, de personas, al menos en ese tipo de de faires, porque van miles de personas en ocasiones, verdad? Entonces, oye, mandar, como dices tú, desde acá, desde México, el envío te va a salir obviamente muchísimo más caro que, inclusive aún cuando tuvieras una bodega, tu verdad, de tu propia marca, tu propia empresa en Estados Unidos y esto, quisieras enviar un producto por UPS o por Fedex o algo así, el precio, el costo de las guías de Amazon, fba son muchísimo más bajas, son las más bajas en el mercado, verdad? Entonces, este aún cuando dijiste yo no, pero yo vivo en Estados Unidos, o yo tengo alguien que me lo mande de Estados Unidos, pues sí, pero como quiera te va a salir, o sea, es lo más probable, verdad, que te va a salir más costoso ese envío Y como es esto el tema del del tiempo y que realmente son unos cuantos clicks, verdad? O sea, si tú quisieras mandar un, un sámpolo o un regalito o algo así, desde tu bodega en Estados Unidos, desde tu casa, si quieres, en Estados Unidos, como quiera Enrique, oye, que esperara que ya sea dejarlo, verdad, en las, en las oficinas de UPS o Fedex, o que pase por él, etcétera.   Acá, como es esto? simplemente te metes ahí al listado, te creas una fulfillment order, verdad, es algo así que este es el tipo de orden que este que le pides a Amazon que haga, y simplemente pone la dirección y ya o sea. Fueron unos cuantos clicks, en dos minutos te encargaste de hacer ese envío, verdad? Y como dices tú, oye, si no llegas o sea, si dejas que las cosas se enfríen, igual, si dejas que pasen cinco días o una semana, ya, no es lo mismo o sea. En cualquier tipo de negociación y de este de relación de negocios, tienes que moverte rápido, verdad?   Regina: Y y también, por ejemplo las personas que van a las verias, pues también ellos traen en su cabeza ellos van a muchísimas tarjetas de presentación y muestras, y claro entonces el hecho de que ellos lleguen a la oficina y la tuya ya esté ahí, en lugar de que tengan que esperar a que las demás personas que les iban a mandar muestras lleguen, se sienten en su computadora, pidan direcciones y demás. La tuya ya está ahí, o sea llegó primero que las de los demás. Entonces este te puede empezar a llegar primero.   Exactamente como que atender primero y ya ocupar su atención en, en, en ti, en tu producto y todo. Entonces, la verdad, si no se ha servido muchísimo esta herramienta.   Adriana Rangel Sí, qué bien, Regina. Oye, y regresando al tema de las verias, a mí me encanta porque yo veo que subes este stories a Instagram y todo y yo digo oye, bueno, yo he notado que llevas ya varios años yendo a estas ferias, y quien mejor que tú para que nos cuentes un poquito sobre oye, cuáles son o sea, cómo has visto la evolución, verdad, en la adoptación de tecnología en las marcas, porque tú ya llevas vendiendo en Amazon ya varios años, pero me imagino que, pues, ese no es el caso para todas las marcas, especialmente las marcas más pequeñas. Entonces, como has notado que oye, igual y no sea, hace cinco años serán muy poquitos los que tenían una presencia en Amazon, en línea en general, y ahora me imagino que ya son más. Y también como, que, como han cambiado los hábitos de la gente, de la gente que va a visitar esos, esos boots, verdad, esos stands, este que es lo que ellos ya están esperando que estas marcas tengan en cuanto a presencia en línea, etcétera. Cuéntanos qué es lo que han notado.   Regina: Pues, lo que, lo que he notado es bueno, muchas más marcas latinas, hispanas, internacionales.   Y entonces para estas, para estas marcas, pues, vender en Amazon es este, como que para para las marcas que van empezando, sean latinas o sean lativas de Estados Unidos, como que el primer lugar donde venden es Amazon, como ya saben que el tráfico está ahí.   Entonces ya, nada más con, pues, con mis propias redes sociales, empezará a mandar a los clientes como a ese canal. No, entonces, como que Amazon es como el primer retailer donde empiezan a trabajar, luego a veces acaban Amazon y sus páginas de internet de la empresa normal y y también ya después empiezan a ir a este tipo de ferias y empiezan a conectar con clientes, con distribuidores, con supermercados, tiendas, gourmet, etcétera, y ya empiezan como que por ahí. Pero ya, amazon es como el, como el primer paso de que ya estoy vendiendo en algún lugar y al y al cliente, o sea al retailer, al que le van a vender al supermercado, dice ah bueno, ya venden en Amazon, como que no soy yo la única persona que está como apostándole algo nuevo que a lo mejor no funciona y quita espacio de vender otros productos que sí. Entonces, como que se va dando como legitimidad en el mercado.   Adriana Rangel Claro, claro, claro, cómo no? cómo es tu, oye, si yo voy a hacer, porque me imagino que esos contratos, este, pues, son contratos de mucho dinero y también son compromisos, en ocasiones a largo plazo, verdad? Entonces, yo lo que he notado, no únicamente cuando se trata de este tipo de productos, pero realmente, oí, es, realmente puedes ir a una tienda, este física, verdad, y estás buscando un producto y todo y como, ya lo buscas en Amazon, así como que, a ver, déjame ver, a ver este, a ver cuáles son las reseñas de este, de este tipo de producto, a ver, haber sido otra gente ya validó ese producto, verdad?   es lo que estamos buscando.   Regina: Claro, las reseñas de Amazon son una gran herramienta y creo que es uno de sus activos más importantes, además de lo que ya mencioné. Pero como consumidores, claro que es una gran, gran, gran herramienta. Yo, por ejemplo, tengo que me ha tocado ir a estas ferias y veo alguna marca que me interesa, o que es nueva, o que, digo yo, podría hacer un prospecto de cliente para mí. Déjame ver qué onda, por así decirlo. Vamos a ver qué pasó, digo su página de internet. Pues claro que van a hablar siempre bien de ellos, los procesos normal de todas las empresas y de todo mundo.   Pero entonces sí me meto a ver ahí este, las reseñas que tienen sus productos en Amazon y ya empiezo a ver oye, es que a mí sí me gustó el empaque, está muy, muy bien, el producto sabe rico, bla, bla y sobre todo en tema de alimentos, es la venta como que personal, es muy importante por el tema de que pruebas el producto ahí. Entonces no es como algún otro tipo de venta que pues todo es igual acá, pues cada producto es diferente, o sea una no sé sparkling water de sabor frambuesa. Si hay siete marcas, pues a lo mejor vas a ver diferente en cada una de las siete marcas.   No explico, claro sí, sí El hecho de que a veces en el mismo reseña alguien diga ay, es que sabía muy dulce, pero si alguien está buscando una un sabor un poco más dulce, pues sabe que esa puede hacer una opción. Me explico, o sea como, que es una manera, tanto para el cliente final como para un comprador de una cadena, saber qué es lo que la gente está diciendo de este producto.   Adriana Rangel Sí, sí, como que escuchar todas las diferentes opiniones de las personas, porque si tú tienes no sé, una cadena de tiendas, sabemos que en México existen ese tipo de tiendas más pequeñas, de conveniencia, por así decirlo, aparte de las cadenas grandes, como quises saber. Déjame, quiero trabajar con esta persona. A mí me gusta, como sabes este, como dices tú, esta agua de frambuesa, lo que sea, pero déjame ver qué es lo que la gente está diciendo, a ver si a todos les gusta, o a ver si a la mayoría les gusta. También, cuando estoy comprando algo, independientemente o sea, muy probablemente lo va a comprar ahí en la tienda, pero digo a ver, déjame ver, a ver qué es lo que la gente está diciendo del producto.   Regina: Entonces creo que es definitivamente una herramienta, como decimos en México, como para tantear, claro, y también al revés porque, por ejemplo y yo no te comentará quizá a mí no me gusta la papaya, por así decirlo, ¿no? Y hay alguien que vende papaya con gomitas de papaya? pues, a mí no me gustan. Aunque las pruebe y el empaque esté precioso, a mí es un producto que no me va a gustar. Porque no me gusta, ¿verdad? Entonces, el hecho de leer las reseñas y que alguien diga o bien ni sabían la papaya, o tiene un ligero sabor, pues dices ah bueno, entonces al mejor sí, me animaría a probarlas, porque no sabe tanto, por decirlo, o o sea como que es para los lados, si a ti te gusta, o si no te gusta, y dice hombre, casi ni sabe, o, por ejemplo, pasa mucho con los enchilados, es que esperaba que picara más, o de que hay pica muchísimo, entonces pues tienes que ir midiendo ahí. ¿cómo? qué cuantas? sí, qué tipo de comentarios hacen?   Adriana Rangel Claro, y a mí se me viene de inmediato a la mente pero bueno, yo, porque siempre pienso así, como que el no sé, así mi cerebro funciona, que luego luego me vuelvo a los analíticos, digo a ver, bueno, primero que nada, ajá, si yo quiero distribuir el producto en mi tienda, en mi país, en mi ciudad, digo a ver, déjenme ver cuánto está vendiendo este producto. Y qué mejor manera de ver las ventas utilizando herramientas, podemos utilizar, no sé que si xray o reviewing sites, todas estas herramientas que tenemos disponibles dentro de la extensión de Chrome, de helium 10, por ahí podemos ver oye, cuánto ha vendido este producto, verdad? oye, hay demanda al final del día, por eso nos queremos enterar de las ventas, porque queremos ver hay demanda o sea, claro, nos podemos ya meter más a fondo y ver oye, que cuántas palabras clave hay, con cuántas búsquedas mensuales, verdad? el tema de las reseñas sí, podemos leer cada reseña una por una. Así es que así lo queremos. Pero también podemos ver esto resumen dentro de reviewing sites, como para ver qué es lo que la gente está diciendo, como dices tú, verdad? oye, no es que pica mucho este producto, o pica muy poquito, o sabe mucho a papaya, o sabe poco, etcétera. Dices bueno, al final del día, qué importa si a mí me gusta la papaya o no. Quiero ver cuánto está vendiendo este producto, verdad? y qué es lo que la gente está diciendo mediante estas herramientas que en ocasiones te dan más bien, la mayoría de las veces, verdad? te da esta información en cuestión de segundos.   Entonces, qué interesante, ¿verdad? ¿Cómo podemos apalancarnos de la tecnología?   Regina: o sea de los marketplaces, todo esto.   Adriana Rangel Sí, en la vida, este in real life, como dicen en inglés, ¿verdad En persona, en estas experiencias, este en este tipo de eventos que me imagino también, regina, que oye, hace o sea. bueno, yo me pongo a pensar y digo oye, todas estas fotos que puedo tomar, imágenes, ¿verdad De gente probando el producto de, inclusive videos? ¿verdad De gente ahí mismo en el evento. todo este contenido, igual, y lo puedes postear en tu listado, verdad, los videos, las imágenes? cuéntame, regina o sea, si aprovechas este, todo este, pues, todo este contenido visual para ponerlo en tu listado, en tus redes sociales, o qué haces con esas imágenes?   Regina: Sí, por supuesto, si me gusta bueno aprovechar este tipo de eventos, estas ferias y trade shows y expos, si sirve para apalancarte, porque realmente hay unos stands que parecen una verdadera obra de arte. En serio, En serio, sí, ya está la infraestructura hecha y pues ya, nada más. ya sé que lleves tu cámara o tu teléfono y ahí puedes tomar fotos y vídeos y lo usarlas tú en tus redes sociales, como en tu listado también. De hecho, por ejemplo, hace no me acuerdo, hace varias semanas vi un vídeo tuyo, adriana, precisamente de tu sí bueno, no sé si se ven y no, pero Adriana tiene un canal que publica cada jueves.   Son muy buenos vídeos para los que quieran vender en Amazon y hay un vídeo muy, muy bueno, muy interesante, de optimización del listado. Habla precisamente de utilizar imágenes y vídeos para optimizar. Entonces, sí, sí, me gusta aprovecharme, no aprovecharme, ¿verdad? Tomar imágenes durante ese tipo de eventos, porque te digo que, pues, sí, tienen, están muy bonitos los backgrounds, puedes ver a gente, probando, escuchando sus comentarios, lo que te dicen. Entonces, sí, realmente es llevar lo del mundo real a lo digital y lo digital al mundo real, o sea, ya llegó este punto donde hay como una fusión entre ambos y es una excelente herramienta para que las marcas aprovechen y puedan palancarse de ambas y crecer en varios canales, no, nada más en uno.   Adriana Rangel Claro, claro que loco, verdad, regina o sea. En qué momento llegamos a este punto? ¿verdad, donde, como es tú, oye, la gente que está en persona en un evento, como quieras, se palanca. Oye, saca el celular, como para ver, oye a ver cuáles son las reseñas, qué es lo que están diciendo esta página. Te metes ahí de esta marca, perdón, te metes ahí a la página.   Ves entonces, como que hay, haces eso, verdad, haces este, ese palancamiento en lo digital, verdad, como tú, verdad que mandas los samples mediante utilizando Amazon, en este caso el envío de FBA, para que llegue de manera rápida y más económica allá a tus clientes potenciales, verdad? y también, viceversa, la verdad que dices oye a ver ahora, cómo crees con lo digital, oye, pues, me apalancó, aprovecho que estoy en este tipo de eventos que, como dices tú, oye, también lo inviertes, porque me imagino que es una inversión grande el participar en este tipo de eventos. Me imagino que, desde lo que te cobran, verdad, por el stand también, me imagino que tienes que, por ahí este, llenar una aplicación y que ellos evaluen si, si, si, verdad, si quieren tener tu marca ahí en su, en su evento, etcétera entonces, ya, tanto esfuerzo, igual, igual, y en ocasiones también llevas a oye, tienes que viajar tú, verdad, en ocasiones también gente de tu equipo.   Entonces, oye, pagar hotel, vuelo, todo eso. Entonces, como que dices oye, ¿sabes qué, le voy a sacar todo el jugo a este evento y déjame, me pongo a tomar fotos, este de tomar video, de entrevistar a gente a ver qué es lo que opina de mi producto, etcétera, y todo eso lo subo al, al listado o a las redes, etcétera. Qué curioso, regina, verdad que ahora tenemos que estar pensando en estos dos como aspectos si queremos crecer nuestro negocio realmente. Entonces, bueno, regina, ya sabes que no te puedo dejar ir sin pedirte el tip especial, un tip cortito para la gente que nos está escuchando, para crecer su negocio, verdad, en general, que nos puedes compartir.   Regina: Gracias Adriana. Pues sí, lo que yo me gustaría compartir es que realmente no hay nadie mejor que tú para ser tu embajador de marca. Tenemos esta idea de que, de que hay que contratar a influencers de redes sociales o de ciertos temas, que claro que no estuve en contra de eso jamás. Pero primero tienes que ser tú quien hable de tu marca. Entonces plátícale a la gente cuando sea el momento, por supuesto, de tu producto y luego eventualmente ya más gente se va a empezar a sumar. Pero tú tienes que ser el principal promotor y bueno, en las empresas pequeñas o que van empezando, pues el que empieza esto luego es la imagen, empieza a ser de operaciones, empieza a ser el de finanzas en la contabilidad, entonces es un poco abrumante, pero conforme. La empresa va creciendo, pues se van creando y necesitándonos puestos de trabajo y ya el dueño puede como irse dedicando específicamente a así o a exacto, exacto, o hacer la imagen y a seguir hablando del producto y demás.   Adriana Rangel Sí, sí, sí, y es un proceso, verdad o sea. Toma años, años en ocasiones, ese proceso de pasar de ser el todólogo a ir un poquito delegando, y especialmente porque al inicio, la primera persona o la segunda persona que contrates, igual y no es la persona que se va a quedar, verdad, igual no es la persona indicada para el puesto, entonces es como hay una frustración porque, pues, a empezar de nuevo otra vez, a buscar otro diseñado, o a buscar a alguien que te vive con el tema de las operaciones, que sé yo, verdad, entonces, pero sí, invitaría a la gente a que tomara este ejemplo, verdad, el de Regina y su empresa y su negocio, como un poquito de inspiración, este de cómo pueden crecer su marca, más allá de este, pues sí, de las ventas que están obteniendo y del negocio que tienen en su país, en su ciudad. Verdad, regina, pues, de México, verdad, y ahorita ella está vendiendo en Estados Unidos y eso le abre la puerta, verdad, el, precisamente en que la gente vea que tiene presencia en línea y que está creciendo, etcétera, para poder participar en estas ferias que luego le estará más negocio, verdad, y más oportunidades, más crecimiento a su negocio, regina. Pues, te agradezco mucho tu tiempo.   Seguramente por ahí te voy a volver a contactar en unos 12 meses para que nos cuentes que es lo que has visto, verdad? que novedades para, para darnos ideas de cómo crecernos a nosotros, nuestro negocio. Verdad, independientemente de en qué categoría vendamos, la verdad es que este muchas de estas ideas aplican, verdad, aplican para para todo tipo de negocios. Entonces, de nuevo, muchas gracias, regina, y espero este que te vaya muy bien este año. Seguramente te vaya muy bien y espero tenerte regreso pronto.   Regina: Gracias, adriana, por la invitación, por tus buenos deseos, y ojalá que sea lo mismo para ti, tus negocios.   Adriana Rangel Gracias, regina, hasta pronto.   Regina: Hasta luego, bye, bye, bye, bye.

MuggleCast celebrates the month of August with this LIVE recording from LeakyCon 2023 at McCormick Place in Chicago IL! Recorded on Saturday, August 5 our audience-participatory mega show includes fan-favorite game segments such as Dueling Club, Make the Connection, and a new segment titled, "Is MuggleCast Older Than...?" Join Eric, Micah, Chloé with a special guest appearance by LeakyCon's founder, Melissa Anelli, as they play games and reflect on the fandom space across 18 years of Harry Potter podcasting! Welcome to LeakyCon 2023! We're old but we brought a cake... for Micah. How did we each get started with MuggleCast? The hosts reflect. Game: Is MuggleCast Older Than...? Rounds include "Taylor Swift's debut album" and "The iPhone." What have been some of our favorite moments in MuggleCast history? Game: The Dueling Club. Nonhumans edition, DADA professors, and Weasley family members! What moments in fandom were the most surprising and unbelievable when they happened in the moment? Game: Make the Connection returns! This one you have to hear to believe. (Chloé crushes it.) Thanks to all who came out to see us in Chicago!

There is more news being made by the Democratic Party about its 2024 Presidential Convention next summer at the United Center and McCormick Place in Chicago. Good news. The convention will be chaired by Minyon Moore of the South and West Sides of Chicago. Miss Moore is aiming to raise $85 million and working on […]

The number of elders being scammed out of their life savings is increasing while Illinois' system to protect seniors from financial exploitation is failing. We ask Injustice Watch's David Jackson what's driving this rise in cases, which demographics are most likely to be conned, and what must be done to protect Chicago's aging population.  Some news: Celebrate International Dog Day this weekend with The Great American Dog show at the Arie Crown Theater and McCormick Place, or join a group dog walk along the River Saturday morning in the Loop. Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Olivia Rodrigo shares that her upcoming album was written with a tour in mind. The Bachelorette season 20 finale airs tonight. The Great American Dog Show takes place this weekend at McCormick Place.

•Pastor Reginald McCraken  organized the second oldest community choir in Chicago, The True Voices of Christ Concert Ensemble (TVOCCE) in 1970, with 20 members. The TVOCCE are an Interdenominational Community Ensemble with a present-day membership of 50 voices. The Ensemble can boast of having some of the best musicians anywhere: Min. Eric Thomas, Pierre Walker, Kamaron Jarmon, Phillip Feaster, Anthony Harmon and many others. •In the late 1960's he was Vice President of the Antioch Baptist Church youth choir.  A few years later he transferred his membership to Fellowship Baptist Church under the pasturage of Rev. Clay Evans where he served as Assistant Ministry of Music under the leadership of Lou Della Evans Reid affectionately known as “Mama Lou”.  He served there from 1976 until 2001. •Reginald received his license into ministry in 1999 and was ordained in 2001. In 2002 he founded and pastors the Church of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and established by the late Rev. Bishop Clay Evans. •In addition to Reginald McCraken and TVOCCE recording their own album “We're Having Church”.  They appeared on other recordings as well  with artists such as Dorothy Norwood and appeared as a guest of the Mayor of Chicago at the McCormick Place for the New Millennium park in 2005. •Please send me an email sharing your thoughts about this show segment also if you have any suggestions of future guests you would like to hear on the show. Send an email to letstalk2gmg@gmail.com •You may also “like” and share the podcast episode; or you may Subscribe to be alerted when the newest show is published. •NEW RADIO SHOW ON INTERNET RADIO STATION WMRM-DB SATURDAY MORNING 9:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM EST •The Podcast and Radio show is heard anywhere in the World! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letstalk2gmg-ansonia/message

The crew chills out with some pure moods while Ashley takes the helm on this episode and tells us about her possible psychic abilities.The Honey Baked Ham gift card re-emerges as a prize for the first person to recognize any one of us at the Chicago Oddities and Curiosities Expo on July 22nd at McCormick Place. And to see us sooner, our very own Kara will be a panelist at the Pop-up Paracon July 7th in Woodstock IL.

Episode 189 of ADJ•ective New Music's podcast, Lexical Tones. Robert McClure and other members of the ADJ•ective New Music Composers' Collective venture to the 2022 Midwest Clinic International Band, Orchestra and Music Conference to sample all of the various musical happenings. With portable podcast equipment in tow, Rob had a chance to sit down with several composers, conductors, performers, and administrators for some quick chats in the Exhibitor Hall at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL. We are pleased to present these "mini-interviews" with Dr. Kenneth Thompson (conductor, Bowling Green State University), Quinn Mason (composer & conductor), Ava Wirth (oboe, The _____ Experiment), Michael Goodman (composer), Dr. Ryan M. Yahl (conductor, A&M-Commerce), Janet Song Kim (...and we were heard), Kincaid Rabb (composer & writer), Drew Hosler (saxophonist, The _____ Experiment), Dr. Andrew Cote (composer, Merrimack College), Paul Geresy (conductor, Merrimack College), Sakari Dixon Vanderveer (composer, violist, and educator), Dr. Spencer Arias (composer, improviser, and educator), Dr. Octavio Más-Arocas (conductor, Michigan State University), Jestin Cam (composer & conductor, Burke High School in Omaha, Nebraska), Andy Junttonen (composer & administrator, Cleveland Institute of Music), and Dr. Garrett Hope (coach, speaker, composer). Visit www.adjectivenewmusic.com for more information about ADJ•ective New Music, the ADJ•ective Composers' Collective, and Lexical Tones.

Straight from #ScarifLive this past weekdn Chicago enjoyed some awesome cosplay and sci fi / fantasy fun at McCormick Place. We had tons of fun sharing experiences with friends like Nicole, Greg, Todd, Trent and all the fans we spoke to. We sat down on Saturday to talk about our experiences at Reed Pop's annual nerd event in the Windy City. And since this was also Star Wars Celebration Weekend, we discussed our takes on all the announcements and projects coming down the pipeline. Join us as we all share the fun at C2E2,Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo. @WSTRmedia @rebelbasecard @BLiltpodcast @PL_Fandoms

Blake goes solo and brings you to the McCormick Place in Chicago, for coverage of C2E2 2023 from March 31, 2023. On this show he takes you through his day from the venue including his meet and greet with the Boy Meets World cast and full coverage from the Main Stage with the following panels, X-Men: The Animated Series Cast Reunion and Boy Meets World 30th Anniversary Panel. Enjoy the show!

The Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo, or C2E2 as it is more commonly known, is one of the largest pop-culture conventions in the midwest, taking place in downtown Chicago at the McCormick Place convention center. This year, 2023 it was held the weekend of March 31st to April 2nd. Celebrities, artists, authors, fans, cosplayers, collectors, and vendors, converge all in one place to meet, share and enjoy their passions. Some consider this an unofficial kick-off to the U.S. convention season. This episode contains conversations with several folks who came either as an exhibitor or attendee. Links: Todd Hoffman - WSTR/BigTLilT Podcast @tizzzzod on Instagram, Twitter @WSTRmedia and @bigtliltpodcast Nicole Markhenke Instagram @peacelovefandoms - @PL_Fandoms on Twitter, @Rogue1Radio on Twitter, @rogueoneradio on Instagram for the main show Ro Gazga - Scarifcon Scuttlebutt Podcast http://scarifscuttlebutt.com Twitter: @ScarifPodcast Twitter: @roGazga Instagram: @ro_gaz The Red 5 Network @red5network https://bio.link/red5 Joe Bialek - Heavy Mando - on Instagram @ta41574 Midwest Garrison - @501stmwg on Instagram. Camron Johnson, Topps/Comic Artist http://www.camronjohnson.com Karl Schmidt Instagram @pileo64 Tom Rosy Instagram @rosyprops77 http://behindthebucket.com https://www.facebook.com/behindthebucketdoc/ https://twitter.com/BehindBucket https://www.instagram.com/behindthebucketdoc/ Tim Oliphant @tmntplus on Instagram @tim_oliphant Joey From Ninja Toitles - @Ninjatoitles on Instagram, Tik-Tok and Twitter - or ninjatoitles.com Tony from @ClicktoEnlarge on Instagram Shawn Campbell Instagram @scamble Other Links Topps Online offerings: https://www.topps.com/cards-collectibles.html?property=11233

The Dog Egg Hunt is going down tomorrow from 1 to 3p at Horner Park Field House. The Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo is taking over McCormick Place for the next 3 days. Golden-Con is happening all weekend at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk.

Also in the news: Chicago Mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson resolving his unpaid water bills; Lake in the Hills bakery searching for a new location after controversy; Fans gather at C2E2 at McCormick Place and more.

Do you think you could solve a murder just by looking at a miniature re-creation of the crime scene? Frances Glessner Lee thought so. The Chicago heiress is known as the “mother of forensic science” for developing the tool that taught law enforcement how to investigate the scenes of unexplained deaths. The historic Glessner House in South Loop, where Lee's family lived from 1887–1937, now has a life-sized version of one of her miniatures on display, free to view on Fridays and Saturdays through April 14. Producer Simone Alicea visited Glessner House last year and talked with executive director Bill Tyre. This conversation was originally published March 24, 2022. Good News: C2E2 is March 31–April 2! Listen to our episode visiting C2E2's return to McCormick Place in! Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crain's reporter Ally Marotti and host Amy Guth discuss why Chicago's packaged foods giants should be concerned about the proposed Kroger-Albertson's merger, and they talk about the challenges and wins faced by the city's Black restaurant owners. Plus: The candidates for mayor rally for support on the final weekend before Election Day; more people are living downtown now than before the pandemic; Chicago's 25 largest employers exceed pre-COVID headcount; and McCormick Place lands a big convention win.

Welcome to the 2023 Chicago Auto Show!  Ken hosts this very special episode from the floor of the show, located in McCormick Place in Chicago.  During this program, Ken makes his pick of the hottest concept cars displayed which will be the show stoppers.   If you have heard of the North American Car, Truck, and Utility of the Year awards, but wondered what they are all about, Ken interviews NACTOY juror Brian Armstead to learn all about it.  Finally, Ken settles in for part one of his interview with long-time friend and off-road motorsports Hall of Famer Sue Mead, on a unique life of experiences well lived. The RoadWorthy Drive Podcast is changing! Starting March 1st, it will become The TechMobility Podcast. With the same great news, information, and perspective that you have come to expect, the TechMobility Podcast will add interviews with newsmakers and people of interest across the technology and mobility landscape!

Jennifer Morand, General Manager of the Chicago Auto Show, joins Lou Manfredini to talk about its return to McCormick Place. With more brands returning and two halls available for the show, Lou talks about how it’s a one-stop for cars. Jennifer shares how it’s the 115th edition of the show and their introduction of an […]

Mark Bilek from DriveChicago joins the Steve Cochran Show to dive into what to expect with the upcoming Chicago Auto Show, how to prepare for an electric car, and if used or new is best for you.  The Chicago Auto Show runs February 11-20 2023 at McCormick Place. Listen to DriveChicago every week for what's new in the world of automobiles 8-9 a.m. Saturdays on WLS-AM. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Between Mayor Daley's election to a fourth term, the Cubs hanging up a 22nd straight season losing out on the pennant, and Green Bay winning the first Super Bowl, 1967 was already kind of a mess in Chicago - but factor in unexpected chaos and mayhem and you have a disaster for the ages along the lakefront! After an intro by friend of the show Jim Warner, proud Chicago residents Sarah & Joe (transplanted for a total of 32 years, at present) recount the swath of destruction wreaked by the fire at McCormick Place, the worst single-storm snowfall in city history, and the largest outbreak of tornadoes ever in Illinois! Along the way, they discuss the various wind, snow, and fire related events they've experienced since living in Cook County, and tease the large upcoming scripted show yet again, this time with a full fifteen seconds of new show audio! Get excited!

Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about the city's plan to repopulate 2,000 empty lots and about a local home sale with a Hollywood connection. Plus: White House extends student loan payment pause to June 30, McCormick Place names first Black GM, Sterigenics cleared by jury in second trial and the sale of Weiss and West Suburban hospitals to proceed.

IKC “Phoenix Rising” Blends History into the Future Scott Pfeil and Erika Wyatt join host Laura Reeves to share their excitement about the International Kennel Club of Chicago's new shows. IKC was a privately owned kennel club founded in the early 1900s. When the club's owner, Lou Auslander, passed away in 2018, more than 100 years of tradition came to an end. Scott Pfeil and Erika Wyatt have taken on the challenge of resurrecting the “Phoenix from the ashes” and creating a new breed of dog show – embracing history while building the future. “I started when I was a kid showing dogs,” Pfeil said. “It was just the most iconic show to me. You know, there are very few really iconic shows. You always go to the Garden. It was some of those experiences, like Tuxedo Park. It was that emotion that got me. How do we bring something like that back? This was something that meant something to somebody. “Chicago is an amazing city and we've lost our Inner City shows, they just don't exist anymore. And when (IKC) went away, to me, it was heartbreaking. (The show) was exciting because the people were excited. The energy in the room was like, you couldn't believe it. And simply, that's why. It's that excitement. That is why we're putting our asses on the line here, just to make sure that we can bring something like this back to one of the greatest cities in the world, as far as I'm concerned.” “It will not be benched,” Wyatt said. “The dates of the show will be Aug. 25-27, 2023 at McCormick Place. We looked really hard at (benching). Historically this has been a huge spectator show. Throngs of families from Chicago come through this show. We wanted an opportunity for the public to become educated, be able to actually see breeds of dogs, put their hands on breeds, learn about breeds and we didn't think that in today's climate that benching was the best avenue for that. Meet the Breeds “So instead, we are partnering with AKC and we're holding a full-blown Meet the Breeds within the show. I think this will keep the show dogs that have just been groomed and their handlers not being interfered with. And it will give the public the opportunity to come and see dogs, get information and learn about purpose-bred dogs. It will be a better experience for both exhibitors and spectators. “We wanted to do something with an open show because we want to give people with foundation stock service and miscellaneous class breeds the same opulent stage that the recognized breeds get. “We wanted to do something to recognize owner handlers because there are so many owner handlers out there, and owner handlers deserve to be recognized for the fabulous contribution that they make this sport. And we wanted to have a special award to recognize a special dog in Chicago at the Chicago show.” Chicago Challenge Cup Winner of the Chicago Challenge Cup will receive $20,000, with an additional $5,000 donated to a charity of their choice. “How do I know I've put on a great show?” Scott asked, “When all the great dogs are there. “How do we do that and how do we bring them together? I think this competition really allows that to happen. In a nutshell, it's all of the winners of the FSS group, of the Miscellaneous group, of the owner handled groups and of the regular groups over the three days in Schaumburg (IKC's January show in Schaumburg, IL). So, if you win any of those groups, on any of those three days, you're going to get a certificate that's going to invite you to participate in the semifinals of the Chicago Challenge Cup. “Canine Chronicle is partnering with us to also invite the top 10 dogs in each regular group for the first half of the year.”