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Today we jump back 15 years to the June 1, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch Livecast with host Wade Keller and Pat McNeill, they take live calls for most of the hour including TNA Fantasy Wrestling, Lex Luger and the Torture Rack, Pirated PPV Feeds, X Division Bungling by TNA, Kharma's controversial segment on Monday, ROH's TV clearance, and more. In the VIP Aftershow, they discuss more about Raw, make WrestleMania 28 predictions, and answer VIPer questions on a wide range of subjects.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Psalms of Ascents Deliverance from Deceivers (vv. 1-4) The First Step (vv. 5-7) Discussion Starters Monday—Why does the Bible always present a movement toward God as an ascent or “going up”? Why is “ascents” in the plural? Tuesday—Why do you think the image of pilgrimage (people leaving one place for another) is so common in scripture? Where are we all supposed to be headed? Wednesday—What are some of the lies the world tells? Why is worldly wisdom necessarily built on lies? What truth is the world trying to avoid at all costs? Why? Thursday—What is the first step that is necessary if we are going to journey to the Lord? What is repentance? What does it entail? Friday—How does gathering for worship each week teach us about the goal of ascending into God's presence? What makes that ascent possible
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The boys are back for another edition of Hello Hockey! Tom Gazzola and Shawn Belle go around the NHL with the latest storylines and rumours while recapping the first 2 games of the Stanley Cup Final before previewing tonight's game! In the first segment, Grant McNeill joins us for the first hour where we break down some of his fights in the NHL. The second segment has the guys playing Benny's Blind Rankings! Third segment David Pagnotta joins the guys to talk Dylan Larkin requesting a trade and all the rumours around the league. And in the final segment, it's the MDRN PP and Bellezy's Saturday Picks! All of this and so much more on this edition of Hello Hockey here on Edmonton Sports Talk! Today's Guests: Grant McNeill - Former NHLer David Pagnotta - The Fourth Period
PRL 6-5-26 Brian North, Kim McNeill, Tony Dunn, Alex Harper, Ethan Norby by Pirate Radio
EPISODE 441 ECU WBB Coach Kim McNeill discusses new roster & summer camps by Pirate Radio 92.7FM Greenville
DAMIONCarnival Corporation's data breach exposed personal data of nearly 6 million customers: An April social engineering attack on an employee account compromised names, dates of birth, and government-issued ID numbers. WHO DO YOU BLAMESkills: Technology & Cybersecurity: Experience with information technology and cybersecurity matters is increasingly important to mitigate the risks our business faces, promote innovation and maintain a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving technological ageLeast represented 5/11CEO Josh WeinsteinNO: at Carnival since 2002, started as General CounselSir Johathon BandNO: First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff, the most senior officer position in the British Navy (2006 to 2009, when he retired); Admiral and Commander-in-Chief Fleet (2002 to 2006); Served as a naval officer in increasing positions of authority (1967 to 2002)Jason CahillyNO: CEO Dragon Group LLC, provides capital and business management consulting and advisory services worldwide; The NBA: CFO & Chief Strategic Officer; Goldman Sachs: Partner; Global Co-Head of Media and Telecommunications; Head of Principal Investing for Technology, Media & TelecommunicationsNelda ConnorsNO: CEO/Chair Pine Grove Holdings, a privately held investment company; CEO Atkore International, manufacturer of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions; VP Eaton Corporation, electrical and automotive supplierLaura WeilNO: Founder Village Lane Advisory LLC, specializes in providing executive and strategic consulting services to retailers COO New York & Company, women's apparel and accessories retailer; CEO Ashley Stewart, women's apparel retailer; CEO Urban Brands, apparel retailer; COO AnnTaylor Stores, women's apparel retailer; CFO American Eagle Outfitters, apparel retailerAudit Committee: Oversee management's risk assessment processes to identify principal and emerging risks, including financial, IT, cybersecurity and non-HESS operational risksLaura Weil*: NOJason Cahilly: NOJeffrey Gearhart: NOWalmart Corporate Secretary and lawyerStuart Subotnick: NOCEO at Metromedia Company, wireless/communications, until 2010; Carnival director since 1987 Health, Environmental, Safety and Security Committee: Oversee management's processes to identify principal and emerging health, environmental, safety, security and sustainability-related risks, including those related to ship operations and cybersecurity, RAAS health, environmental, safety, security audits, IAG and external investigations into significant ship incidents, and health, environmental, safety, security-related hotline complaints, and assess the steps management has taken to minimize such risks.Sir Johathon Band*: NONelda Connors: NOHelen Deeble: NOFormer CEO P&O Ferries Division Holdings, shipping and logistics businessKatie Lahey: NOExecutive Chair Korn Ferry Australasia, leadership and talent firmMicky Arison (75%): Exec Chair and former CEO and 7% stockholderThe CEO Pay Ratio1,063:124 retail CEOs made as much in a day as their typical employee earned in a year — and a big one didn't. WHO DO YOU BLAMEThe separation of CEO and Chair: Hamilton E. James Chair/Ron Vachris MMNot uniqueOnly 50% of the board is men. WTF?uniqueOne share = one voteNot uniqueState of HQ = WashingtonAlso StarbucksState of Inc = WashingtonAlso StarbucksPledge of allegiance to stakeholdersCostco generally has: Higher wages; Better benefits; Lower turnover; Higher sales per employee.Industry-leading employee compensation AND Self-imposed low-margin pricing philosophyWalmart only low-margin pricingOther comps:Todd Vasos of Dollar General, Shane O'Kelly of AutoZone, Gerald Morgan of Texas Roadhouse, Jack Sinclair of Sprouts Farmers Market, William Stengel of Genuine Parts Company, Michael Creedon of Dollar Tree, Ronald Sargent of Kroger, Lauren Hobart of Dick's Sporting Goods, Joshua Kobza of Restaurant Brands Inc., Kecia Steelman of Ulta Beauty, Scott Boatwright of Chipotle, Ted Decker of Home Depot, Bob Eddy of BJ's Wholesale Club, Corie Barry of Best Buy, James Conroy of Ross Stores, Chris Turner and David Gibbs of Yum Brands, Chris Kempczinski of McDonald's, Marvin Ellison of Lowe's, Brian Cornell of Target, Ernie Herrman of TJX Companies, Doug McMillon of Walmart, Brian Niccol of Starbucks, Hal Lawton of Tractor Supply Co, Laura Alber of Williams-SonomaFigma Gets an Activist Investor. Exhibit A on Why Companies Don't Want to Go Public. Figma's first year as a public company hasn't gone well. Findell Capital Management said it needs to take steps to shed its unwarranted reputation as an artificial-intelligence “loser.” WHO DO YOU BLAME?Figma founder and CEO Dylan Field: Owns 10% of shares but 72% of voting power: Class B shares worth 15 votes per shareDylan owns 158 Class A Shares (or 0.00003556% of 444,278,887)And Chair$5B net worth$865M total summary compensation in 2025; $91M in 2024Nominating Agreement:Figma must nominate Dylan Field to be a director and include him in the proxy statementThe company must use its resources to back him up and actively convince other shareholders to vote for him In response to a question about how he was going to change the world, Dylan said he was going to build better software for drones.Bro fest sausage party2 of 9 directors are womenTop 5 NEOs all dudesPeter ThielForced Dylan to drop out of Brown for a dumb fellowshipVC Blowhardiness on the BoardVC dude John Lilly (Greylock): Lead Independent Director2nd longest tenure (2014)Member of the Audit Committee; Member of the Nominating Committee (only Lilly and Rimer)VC dude Andrew Reed (Sequoia)Director at debt-maker Klarna Group (also way down since IPO): down roughly 54% from its initial $40.00 IPO price, and down nearly 68% from its all-time highMember of the Compensation Committee (which modeled Dylan's pay package after Elon Musk)VC dude Danny Rimer (Index Ventures)Director since 2014B.A. in History and Literature from HarvardMember of the Compensation Committee (which modeled Dylan's pay package after Elon Musk)Member of the Nominating Committee (only Lilly and Rimer)Luis von AhnDuolingo co-founder and CEO2025: shared an internal email outlining Duolingo's new "AI-first" strategy where Duolingo would “gradually stop using contractors to do work that AI can handle”Stated that "AI is a better teacher than humans" and that the future role of teachers would be reduced to providing "childcare."Blamed the controversy on a "lack of context" in his original statements"AI-First" memo goes viral: $389; today $118MATTDanone, Starbucks shine in methane-reduction rankingDanone is the only company in the group aligned with the Global Methane Pledge, an initiative backed by 150 countries that targets a 30 percent reduction in global levels of the gas by 2030. The French multinational also leads the pack in progress toward its target, having come close to hitting it five years ahead of schedule.WHO DO YOU CREDIT?Chair of the CSR committee Lise Kingo (9% influence), one of three directors tagged as merit directorsmaster's degree in Responsibility & Business from the University of Bathbachelor degrees in Religions and Ancient Greek Artbachelor's degree in Marketing and Economicscertificate as International Director from INSEADEx Novo Nordisk environmental affairs, internal audit, compliance, human resources, communication, branding and sustainabilityHelped create the UN SDGs and the UN Global CompactSomehow only bats 559 on carbon intensity (career) and 415 for scope 1/2 (career)Also, using deference metrics, the ONLY DIRECTOR tagged as fully independentEmployee rep member of the CSR committee Bettina Theissig (5% influence) and the employees of DanoneThe committee charter mandates employees get a say: At least two thirds of the CSR Committee must be independent, as defined by the AFEP-MEDEF Code. At least one Director representing employees must be a member of the Committee.In France (Danone's domicile), the European Investment Bank found that French employees were the most aware of environmental issues - 82% of French employees said they were highly concerned about environmental issues, highest in EuropeLead Independent Director and chair of the Nom/comp committee who put together the comp plan, Valerie Chapoulaud-Floquet15% influence, second to the 18% influence CEO (democracy!!), got 99.16% shareholder approval in April (even as CEO got 89.73% approval and pay got 93.19% approval)20% of short-term pay and 30% of long-term pay is based on hitting sustainability targetsWhen you pay a CEO to do a thing, they are more likely to do a thingEx-CEO Emmanuel FaberOusted in 2021 by the board of directors and activist investors, he transformed Danone into an “enterprise a mission” (a French version of a B corp)Investors voted 99% in favor of the move and a year later ousted Faber, the board resigned, and the new board and CEO are basically moving back towards being environmental leaders because it paid offShort term share price laggedHe said in 2024 that nature is “at the core” of Danone, It took the stock 3 years from Faber's ousting to return to Faber levels - and in the meantime, they were sued for plastics and emissionsIsn't this HIS win?Current CEO Antoine de Saint-AffriqueBecause CEOGM Board Director Jonathan McNeill Stepping DownCEO of DVx Ventures. Ex COO at Lyft Inc. and ex president, Global Sales, Delivery and Service at Tesla, current director at Lululemon, GM director since 2022, on the Governance and Corporate Responsibility committee and Risk and Cybersecurity committee.We know that half of boards on average think someone on the board should be replaced - did the GM board not like McNeill?WHO/WHAT WOULD WE BLAME FOR PUSHING MCNEILL OUT?Outsider dude bro DRLet's be honest, McNeill worked at much more… modern?... companies than GMThe board is OLD SCHOOL - ex Northrop Grumman, ex Visa, ex Lazard, ex HP, ex eBay, ex Novartis, ex Walmart, other directorships at Goldman, Huntsman, P&G… these are professional, insular boardsMeanwhile, he's investing as a VC in AI, other auto/mobility startups, comes from boards that are bro founder lead (Tesla, Lyft) He's invested in AI, crypto, heavy tech, intertwined with VCs all overNot deferential enoughBarra is connected to 94% - THE ENTIRE - boardMcNeill has the highest network power on the board at $9tn, higher than even Mary Barra (who is super connected), but is NOT a power player in the board community of GM - the dominant board communities for GM are massive blue chip US companies, where McNeill has deeper connections in smaller IT/tech focused companiesHe doesn't need the pay, he gets nothing for the connections really, he has connection to Barra but his network is different - was he too independent?Pissed he doesn't have enough influence McNeill has the LOWEST influence on the GM board at 4%He's relatively new, younger, working as a VC where you have a lot of power of capital allocation“I don't need this shit” effect?Too many womenMcNeill's dvX ventures portfolio team is 6 dudes and 1 womendvX entire operations staff is two woman - guess what they do“Chief of Staff” (ie, HR)Executive Assistant (yes, listed on the team)Board is 2 women, 3 men (McNeill not on board)This one seems unlikely I guess?Too busy, meh, move onOne of dvX portfolio companies is curbee, with GM Ventures' Kurt Baumgarten on the board (and the dvX co-founder is founder of Curbee)McNeill on at least 3 of his portfolio boards or advisory committees, plus LULU and GM…
Scott Kerr is joined by Stuart McNeill, founder and CEO of Knightsbridge Circle, one of the most exclusive invitation-only luxury concierge firms in the world. McNeill, who founded the company in 2012 after previously launching the American Express Centurion Card Elite Service, explains how his experience at Amex inspired him to build Knightsbridge Circle as a deliberately niche, ultra‑high‑touch concierge model that caters to the ultrawealthy. He shares how an Elton John philanthropy event helped seed his initial client base of centimillionaires, the extreme anticipation of member needs required to keep them engaged (and the firm's revenue stream flowing), and the surge in young crypto- and tech-wealthy members. Stuart also unpacks why the ultrawealthy have shifted from ownership to access and bespoke, unrepeatable experiences. Plus: Why he runs Knightsbridge Circle as a capped community of around 250 members worldwide versus a scaled model.Featuring: Stuart McNeill, Founder and CEO of Knightsbridge Circle (knightsbridgecircle.com)Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone ConsultingAbout: The Luxury Item is the leading podcast on the business of luxury, and an important resource for global industry decision makers who want to stay one step ahead. Listen to insightful conversations with leaders of the world's most influential luxury brands as they share the latest trends, insights, and strategies that are helping them forge a strong path forward.Let me know what you think of the show. Email me at scott@silvertoneconsulting.comListen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend or a colleague!
Tesla's former President Jon McNeill reveals the five-step framework behind one of the world's fastest-growing companies— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) What most miss when designing processes2) How to identify outdated requirements that slow things down 3) Why automation should be your LAST step Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1157 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JON — Jon McNeill is the CEO and Co-Founder of DVx Ventures. With a track record of founding and scaling companies, Jon has led teams that generated tens of thousands of jobs and delivered multi-billion dollar returns for investors.Previously, Jon served as President at Tesla, where revenue grew from $2B to $20B in under 30 months, and later as COO at Lyft, helping double revenue and take the company public. He currently sits on the boards of General Motors, Lululemon, Asurion, CrossFit, and Stash.• Book: The Algorithm: The Hypergrowth Formula that Transformed Tesla, Lululemon, General Motors and SpaceX• Website: DVX.ventures— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Sam Walton: Made In America by Sam Walton• Book: The Goal: 40th Anniversary Edition: A Process of Ongoing Improvement by Eliyahu Goldratt• Book: Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect by Will Guidara• Past episode: 810: How to Get Stuff Done inside Bureaucracies with Marina Nitze• Research paper: "Attention Is All You Need"— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Shopify. Sign up for your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/awesomepodSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
“Share this Letter (and Read Others)” (vv. 5, 16; cf. 1:24-29) Jesus' Cross (and Ours) (vv. 3-4, 7-8, 10-12, 17-18; cf. 1:15; 3:10) The Cross in Everyday Life (vv. 5-6, 9-11, 18) Discussion Starters Monday—If you could write a conclusion for the book of Colossians, what would it sound like? What themes would you want to hit? How would you go about that? Tuesday—What does it mean that Jesus is the image of the invisible Creator? (1:15) How does he reveal to us who God is? Wednesday—What does it mean to be renewed in Christ's image? (3:10) How does all that Jesus endured in this life shape your understanding of your time on earth? Thursday—How are the themes of humility and peace important and integral to Colossians? Why is humility so hard? Why can peace be hard to even want, let alone accomplish? Friday—What does it mean to remember Paul's chains? How does this shape your understanding of life in this world? How does it comfort you?
Creeds & Confessions, The Heidelberg Catechism (Brett McNeill) Brett McNeill Download
The Heavyweights are joined by a special guest at they breakdown all the takeaways from Detroit Lions OTA's.
The Cursing of Vocation (Genesis 3:17-19; 11:1-9)Jesus' Vocation (Matthew 20:28; John 4:34; 10:17-18; 17:4-5)Masters and Servants at the Foot of the Cross (3:22 - 4:1)Discussion StartersMonday—What are some cliches or advice that you have heard about work and jobs? Do these come from the Bible? Where do they come from?Tuesday—What was Adam's job in the Garden? What would his reward have been? Was he successful? What was the consequence of sin on his work? (Genesis 3:17-19)Wednesday—What as Jesus' job? Was he successful? What was his reward? (Matthew 20:28;John 4:34; 10:17-18; 17:4-5)Thursday—What does it mean to “take up your cross” as an employee? Why does God call youto do that? What is your comfort as you do?Friday—What does it mean to “take up your cross” as an employer? Why does God call you to do that? What is your comfort as you do?
Creeds & Confessions, The Belgic Confession (Brett McNeill) Brett McNeill Download
Today we jump back 15 years to the May 11, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch editor Wade Keller and Pat McNeill, they discuss Christian's Future, WrestleMania DVD cuts, Post-WM Evaluation of WWE, TNA's name, live calls, VIP Aftershow with McNeill Mailbag, more!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 4021: Lauren McNeill explores how highly sensitive introverts often pour so much energy into caring for others that they neglect themselves in the process. She offers compassionate reminders and practical ways to recharge emotionally, helping listeners embrace self-care without guilt and protect their mental and emotional well-being. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://introvertdear.com/news/sensitive-introverts-your-needs-are-important/ Quotes to ponder: “Our patience is not infinite, and neither is our energy. You cannot starve yourself and expect your body to function at its peak, and the same is true of your emotional energy.” “It's amazing how strong we sensitive introverts can be, and catering to our needs every once in a while certainly isn't selfish, it's absolutely necessary.” “We're kind and compassionate to our friends, yet we can be overly critical of ourselves and our perceived failures.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 4021: Lauren McNeill explores how highly sensitive introverts often pour so much energy into caring for others that they neglect themselves in the process. She offers compassionate reminders and practical ways to recharge emotionally, helping listeners embrace self-care without guilt and protect their mental and emotional well-being. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://introvertdear.com/news/sensitive-introverts-your-needs-are-important/ Quotes to ponder: “Our patience is not infinite, and neither is our energy. You cannot starve yourself and expect your body to function at its peak, and the same is true of your emotional energy.” “It's amazing how strong we sensitive introverts can be, and catering to our needs every once in a while certainly isn't selfish, it's absolutely necessary.” “We're kind and compassionate to our friends, yet we can be overly critical of ourselves and our perceived failures.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 4021: Lauren McNeill explores how highly sensitive introverts often pour so much energy into caring for others that they neglect themselves in the process. She offers compassionate reminders and practical ways to recharge emotionally, helping listeners embrace self-care without guilt and protect their mental and emotional well-being. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://introvertdear.com/news/sensitive-introverts-your-needs-are-important/ Quotes to ponder: “Our patience is not infinite, and neither is our energy. You cannot starve yourself and expect your body to function at its peak, and the same is true of your emotional energy.” “It's amazing how strong we sensitive introverts can be, and catering to our needs every once in a while certainly isn't selfish, it's absolutely necessary.” “We're kind and compassionate to our friends, yet we can be overly critical of ourselves and our perceived failures.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (5-16-2016), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Pat McNeill to discuss the previous night's Raw and look ahead to Extreme Rules. Topics included comparing Roman Reigns in 2016 to John Cena in 2006, plus Alex Greenfield's perhaps more apt comparison of Reigns of 2016 to Batista of 2006. Also, the misuse of Karl Anderson & Luke Gallows, fears of how Bayley might be used, the Raw closing segment with Ric Flair, Steph, Shane, Charlotte, and Nattie, the promos of A.J. Styles so far, prospects of a John Cena vs. Reigns match, ROH's booking situation and the criticism of it this year including at the latest tapings, and more with live callers and email questions.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
God's Design for Families Children and the Cross (v. 20) Parents and the Cross (v. 21) Discussion Starters Monday—Is being a parent easy or hard? Are there formulas parents can follow to guarantee a certain outcome? Why not? Tuesday—Why did God design families the way he did? What are children meant to live while they are growing up, before they head out on their own? Wednesday—What are some of the lies that children believe? How does God's truth confront these lies? Why are lies dangerous? Thursday—What does it mean to parent out of fear? Why is this dangerous? What does God want parents to show their children? Friday—Why is forgiveness important for both children and parents? Why is important to remember that, while parents and children have unique roles and callings, that we are all equal before God as people and as sinners?
Today we jump back 15 years to the May 4, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill. They discuss with live callers the major Smackdown and Impact SPOILERS from Tuesday night throughout the show, TNA's re-branding using "Impact Wrestling," depth issues on the WWE roster, potential heel & face turns in WWE, New Japan's absolutely stacked line-up announced today for next weekend, Juggalos on Internet PPV tonight, McNeill's Live Events Center, and more. In the VIP Aftershow, they dip into the McNeill Mailbag for questions on all-time best matches & memorable moments, better TV confrontations - Schultz-Stossel, Rome-Everett, or McMahon-Costas, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
This episode is brought to you by Audible, WHOOP and Strong Coffee Company. What really created Tesla's explosive growth? Was it Elon Musk, innovation, timing… or was there actually a repeatable formula behind it all? In this episode of Ever Forward Radio, former Tesla President Jon McNeill breaks down the exact framework used to scale Tesla from $1.8 billion to nearly $20 billion in revenue in just 30 months. Drawing from his new book, The Algorithm, Jon explains how companies like Tesla, SpaceX, Lululemon, and others use systems thinking, customer obsession, speed, curiosity, and innovation to create hypergrowth. But this conversation goes far beyond business. Chase and Jon explore how the same principles can be applied to your personal life, fitness, mindset, relationships, habits, and purpose. They discuss the danger of comfort and convenience, why most startups fail even with funding, how to build a mission-driven life, and the hidden cost of scaling too fast. Jon also shares behind-the-scenes stories from Tesla, lessons from working alongside Elon Musk, the importance of values and intentionality, and why curiosity may be the greatest superpower for growth. If you want to learn how to think bigger, move faster, simplify your life, and build something meaningful — this episode is for you ----- 00:00 — Tesla's Hypergrowth Story Begins 00:02 — The Mobile Service Breakthrough 00:12 — Tesla's Parking Lot "Triage" System 00:26 — The Algorithm Explained in 30 Seconds 00:43 — How Tesla Reduced Car Buying From 64 Clicks to 13 01:01 — Intro & Audible Sponsor 01:58 — How Tesla Scaled From $1.8B to $20B in 30 Months 02:35 — Is Hypergrowth Just Controlled Chaos? 03:14 — Growth vs Innovation: Which Comes First? 04:20 — "Creative Dissatisfaction" Inside Tesla 04:42 — Why "Done Is Better Than Perfect" 05:46 — How Tesla Used Customer Feedback Loops 07:23 — The Service Problem That Nearly Broke Tesla 08:53 — Creating Tesla's Mobile Service Model 10:12 — Why Convenience Changes Everything 12:08 — Step 1 of The Algorithm: Question Assumptions 14:03 — Consumer Friction & Asking Better Questions 16:14 — Why Tesla Put Stores Next to Apple & Lululemon 17:04 — Elon Musk's "Domino's Pizza" Car Buying Challenge 18:06 — Eliminating Unnecessary Loan Paperwork 19:20 — How Tesla Made Buying a Car Feel Like Ordering Pizza 20:18 — Convenience vs Character 21:36 — Fitness, Discipline & GLP-1s 23:01 — The Power of Intentionality 24:08 — Building Systems That Scale 25:38 — Learning From Hospitals & Emergency Rooms 27:20 — Curiosity as a Superpower 27:58 — Breaking Down The Algorithm Step-by-Step 29:12 — Why Speed & Quality Must Work Together 30:00 — Lessons From Olympic Cross-Country Skiers 31:20 — Using Speed to Expose Weaknesses 32:03 — How Toyota Forced Tesla to Improve Faster 32:43 — Turning Customers Into Tesla Evangelists 35:19 — Why Tesla Owners Became Obsessed With the Brand 37:14 — Strong Coffee Sponsor Break 37:27 — Knowing When to Pivot vs Keep Pushing 39:12 — Why "Good Enough" Is Dangerous 39:33 — Steve Jobs & The Simplicity Principle 42:04 — How Lululemon Cut Production From 1 Year to 8 Weeks 45:39 — Elon Musk's 10X Thinking 47:02 — Finding People Who Challenge You 49:33 — The Importance of Shared Values 51:26 — Tesla's Core Value: Customer Obsession 52:32 — Values vs Goals 52:51 — Productive Pressure vs Destructive Stress 54:46 — When Hypergrowth Becomes Dangerous 56:11 — Jon McNeill's Daily Habits & Routines 58:02 — How Family & Values Shape Success 59:13 — Why Company Values Matter 01:01:35 — What Surprised Jon While Writing The Book 01:03:38 — Why Tesla Almost Failed 01:04:42 — The #1 Trait of Successful People 01:05:50 — Why Most Startups Die 01:06:19 — How to Scale Your Life Like a Company 01:07:00 — The Moral Responsibility of Growth 01:07:22 — What "Ever Forward" Means to Jon McNeill 01:08:36 — Where to Find Jon & The Algorithm Book ----- Episode resources: Get Jon's new book The Algorithm Get his audiobook for FREE with your 30-day trial of Audible at https://www.AudibleTrial.com/everforward Track your sleep, training, recovery and so much more with the WHOOP physical activity tracker Save 15% on my favorite at-home coffee with code CHASE at https://www.StrongCoffeeCompany.com/chase Watch and subscribe on YouTube
The Blessing of Marriage Putting off an Earthly View of Marriage (vv. 18-19) Putting on Christ in Marriage (vv. 18-19) Discussion Starters Monday—Is marriage a good thing? Does God expect all people to get married? What is the danger of finding your identity in marriage? Tuesday—What are some unique temptations women face? How are these examples of what it means to walk in Adam? Wednesday—What are some unique temptations men face? How are these examples of what it means to walk in Adam? Thursday—What does it look like for women to put on Christ in their marriage? In what way is submission a gift? To whom? Friday—What does it look like for men to put on Christ in their marriage? Does “being in charge” mean getting what you want? What does Jesus expect from his leaders?
This week on the Just Sayin podcast we are joined by the hilarious Kalea McNeill fresh from her appearance on the new Netflix competition series FUNNY AF. We discuss what the process of being in a “reality” competition series is like and what her experience was afterwards. Did Nikki Glaser give us TMI? Another day another Kardashian blackfishing us. And what is happening with these terrifying carnival rides malfunctioning all over? Make sure to check out Kalea on the road and thank you again for liking and subscribing and make sure to leave a comment down below! More Justin! IG: https://www.instagram.com/justinmartindale/ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Produced by Keida Mascaro IG: https://www.instagram.com/keidamascaro/ The Cave Podcast Studio https://keidamascaro.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we jump back 15 years (4-27-2011) to our PWTorch Livecast featuring PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill. They discussed with live callers the fallout of the WWE Draft including Sheamus, Wade Barrett, Alberto Del Rio, C.M. Punk, Jack Swagger, Christian, plus Extreme Rules PPV predictions, McNeill's Mailbag, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.
Putting off Adam (vv. 5-9)Putting on Christ (vv. 10-14)Walking in Peace (vv. 15-17)Discussion StartersMonday—What does Paul mean by “earthly” in verse 5? Is he condemning creation as bad?Tuesday—Who is the “old man”? (v. 9) Is Paul picking on Adam or is he addressing tendencies we all have? What are ways you see those tendencies in yourself?Wednesday—How is coveting idolatry? How is wrath an attempt to take God's rightful place? Why is it so easy to covet? Why is it so easy to punish those who displease us?Thursday—Why does putting on Christ start with the mind (what you believe)? Can you live well if you don't believe well? What are some lies that God is calling you to let go of?Friday—What does it mean to do something in someone else's name? What does it mean to do all things in the name of the Lord Jesus? (v. 17) Why is surrender essential to living a life that honors the Lord?
In this episode of FOMO Sapiens, Patrick sits down with Jon McNeill, former President of Tesla, former COO of Lyft, and CEO of DVx Ventures, to unpack the operating system behind one of the most extraordinary growth stories in business history. During McNeill's tenure at Tesla, revenue grew from $2 billion to $20 billion in just 30 months. That kind of growth doesn't happen by accident — it follows a system. In his new book, The Algorithm: The Hypergrowth Formula That Transformed Tesla, Lululemon, General Motors, and SpaceX, McNeill lays out the five-step framework Elon Musk built at Tesla: question every requirement, delete every unnecessary step, simplify and optimize, accelerate cycle time, and only then automate. The conversation gets into how established companies like GM used these same principles to build the Hummer EV in roughly half the expected time, why speed is an advantage that shows up most powerfully on the balance sheet, and how the one-way/two-way door framework can help any leader make faster, smarter decisions without second-guessing themselves into paralysis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we jump back 15 years (4-20-2011) to our PWTorch Livecast featuring PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill discussing with live callers Monday's Raw ratings drop, Vince McMahon's mentality and how it affects the company with a lack of storyline planning in-place, bold Draft picks including top stars who could switch brands on Monday, legal news on Jeff Hardy today, a look back to Kurt Angle at Lockdown, when and if WWE will end the Michael Cole Experiment and how Jim Ross could end up back on TV full-time, a possible strategy WWE is employing with John Cena to refresh his character, Spike TV's potential brand changes, whether WWE will ever get behind a Japanese wrestler as a top star, plus the Live Events Center, and more.In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they dip into McNeill's Mailbag in the Torch VIP Forum for some interesting quotes on John Morrison, the 2001 Torch Draft with McNeill & Caldwell comparing which Torch staffers had the best picks, old WCW Saturday Night stories, and much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
The First Adam and the Offer of a Kingdom (vv. 20-22) The Second Adam and the Resurrected Kingdom (vv. 22-28; Matthew 28:18-20; Psalm 110) Life in this World (vv. 29-34)Discussion Starters Monday—Why do you think some will one day say that life after death is a ridiculous superstition and then the next day say they hope that they are good enough? What's going in people's hearts and minds? Tuesday—What is the kingdom of God? What was Adam called to do when he was created? (Gen 1:28) Would Adam have had to leave the Garden to subdue and fill the earth? Wednesday—Why is Jesus called the second or last Adam? How does Jesus resurrect the kingdom hope that Adam lost? How does Jesus build his kingdom? Thursday—Why does Jesus need to rule in the midst of his enemies until the end? How will you know when Jesus is done building his kingdom? Friday—Do we need to live in fear of the Last Day? Do we need to return evil on those who seek harm for us? Why not?
This episode with Robert McNeill is truly one of the most unique journeys I have encountered on this podcast to date. Bob is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon at The Dental Specialists, a healthcare regulator in Texas, a strategic advisor for the American Dental Association, and on top of all of that, he is now a 1L at Northeastern University School of Law in their FlexJD program, along with his wife, who is also a surgeon and in the same law school class as him. Yes, you read that correctly.What makes Bob's story so fascinating is his commitment to being useful. He has a DDS, an MD, an MBA from a healthcare management program, and a public policy fellowship from the Harvard Kennedy School, and he is adding a JD to the mix in his 50s. But as Bob himself says, this isn't about collecting credentials, it's about changing the lens through which he sees problems at the intersection of policy, systems, and patient safety. Between studying for his criminal law final, writing his legal writing memo from a cafe in Fez, Morocco, during spring break, and climbing Kilimanjaro right before starting 1L, Bob is the definition of enjoying the journey.This was a fantastic and wide-ranging conversation with a man who keeps pushing the envelope at every stage of life. Bob's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobddsmdBe sure to check out the Official Sponsors for the Lawyers in the Making Podcast:Rhetoric - Empowers your teaching and training with AI that strengthens learning, protects integrity, and proves authentic understanding, for students and professionals alike, with CICERO. Find them here: userhetoric.comThe Law School Operating System™ Recorded Course - This course is for ambitious law students who want a proven, simple system to learn every topic in their classes to excel in class and on exams. Go to www.lisablasser.com, check out the student tab with course offerings, and use code LSOSNATE10 at checkout for 10% off Lisa's recorded course!Start LSAT - Founded by former guest and 22-year-old superstar, Alden Spratt, Start LSAT was built upon breaking down barriers, allowing anyone access to high-quality LSAT Prep. For $110, you get the Start LSAT self-paced course, and using code LITM10, you get 10% off the self-paced course! Check out Alden and Start LSAT at startlsat.com and use codeLITM10 for 10% off the self-paced course!Lawyers in the Making Podcast is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Lawyers in the Making Podcast at lawyersinthemaking.substack.com/subscribe
First-fruits (vv. 20-23; cf. Exodus 23:19; Leviticus 23:10-11) Resurrection (not Resuscitation) (vv. 17-19; John 11:5-16) Why it Matters (vv. 12-19) Discussion Starters Monday—Read Leviticus 23:10-11, Why did God command Israel to bring their first-fruits to God? What was this supposed to communicate? Do you offer God your first-fruits? Tuesday—What does it mean that Jesus is the first-fruits of the resurrection? How is that meant to be a comfort to you? How is your future resurrection tied to his in the past? Wednesday—What's the difference between resurrection and resuscitation? How is the fact that Jesus is resurrected meant to give you confidence on the Last Day? Thursday—Why does Paul say that if Jesus is not raised, we are still in our sins and, of all people, most to be pitied? How would you respond to someone who says that the resurrection of Jesus isn't important as much as the idea of resurrection? Friday—Why does the Bible say Christians sleep (rather than die)? Why don't you need to fear death?
Today we jump back 15 years to the Apr. 13, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill who discussed more aspects of Edge's retirement, Sin Cara's botched push so far, Kurt Angle re-signing with TNA, the potential of major TNA rebranding in the works, McNeill's Event Center, McNeill's weekly look at iPPV offerings, and the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow features questions from McNeill's Mailbag.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Today we jump back 15 years to the Apr. 6, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill. They discussed with live callers WrestleMania, Monday's Raw, Rock-Cena hype for WrestleMania 28, whether Rock is being sabotaged, the overlooked aspect of the 2011 Royal Rumble winner Alberto Del Rio opening WrestleMania, concerns with current WWE product, fate of Superstars after Thursday, Sin Cara's debut reflective of WWE's lack of direction & planning, Lockdown line-up, the Lockdown Line-Up Guessing Game, Miz vs. Cena continuing, Jon Moxley in WWE, McNeill's Live Events Center, and a new weekly feature - Criteria To Determine Whether You Should You Have An Internet PPV. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they take McNeill Zone Thread questions on Miss USA on Tough Enough, a potential WM28 Stars vs. Legends theme, and the Austin-Miz confrontation on Raw.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
#705: Jon McNeill, former president of Tesla and COO of Lyft, starts with a simple problem: his teenage son is about to start driving, and he's worried about texting behind the wheel. Instead of setting rules, he builds a solution. That idea becomes TruMotion, a company that uses smartphone sensors to track driving behavior. You hear how the app figures out whether someone is actually in the driver's seat, and how that technology ends up powering programs used by major insurance companies. From there, we zoom out. McNeill walks us through the systems he uses to build and scale companies. He explains how to question assumptions, including a case where his team reduces a 12-page car loan document down to a few sentences after realizing none of it is legally required. We also talk about speed. At Tesla, he learns to make decisions quickly, even without perfect information. He describes how faster decision-making compounds advantage over time. You hear a story from his early days working with Tesla, when he visits multiple stores, signs up for test drives, and never gets a follow-up. That leads him to identify thousands of missed sales opportunities sitting in the pipeline. The fix comes from focusing on the bottleneck, not adding more leads. McNeill also shares how he approaches negotiations at scale, including working with government officials in China and learning how incentives and systems shape outcomes. Throughout the conversation, he returns to a few core ideas: simplify the problem, identify the constraint, and move quickly once you have enough information to act. McNeill's new book is The Algorithm: The Hypergrowth Formula That Transformed Tesla, Lululemon, General Motors, and SpaceX. Timestamps: Note: Timestamps will vary on individual listening devices based on dynamic advertising segments. The provided timestamps are approximate and may be several minutes off due to changing ad lengths. (00:00) Jon McNeill, former Tesla President and former COO of Lyft (06:50) The "First Principles" Mindset (15:05) Managing Hyper-growth at Tesla Solving for "Pain Points" vs. Chasing Profit Autonomous Driving and Electric Vehicles Working with Visionary Founders Building a Culture of Innovation in any Organization Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What's the secret to out-innovating the competition? Former Tesla President Jon McNeill joins the show to discuss his new book, The Algorithm: The Hypergrowth Formula that Transformed Tesla, Lululemon, General Motors and SpaceX. Motley Fool analyst Rachel Warren talks with McNeill about the five-step formula for achieving hypergrowth, the hidden metric every investor should track, and the AI revolution. Host: Rachel Warren Guest: Jon McNeill Producer: Bart Shannon, Mac Greer Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, "TMF") do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We're committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Most leaders think complexity is a sign of sophistication. Jon McNeill, former president of Tesla and CEO of Lyft, thinks it's the number one reason businesses stall. Every hour spent on complexity, unnecessary processes, and misallocated resources is an hour taken away from what actually drives growth. We tend to overcomplicate and add more (more products, more people, more strategy) over what the business really needs. We dive deeper into this in the latest episode of Habits and Hustle with Jen Cohen. We also discuss why the most successful companies are built on radical simplicity, how to find where your real growth is hiding, and the repeatable framework Jon McNeill used to scale Tesla, Lyft, and six companies of his own. Jon McNeill is the author of The Algorithm and founder of DBX Ventures. As former president of Tesla and CEO of Lyft, Jon has spent his career walking into complex, high-stakes businesses and finding the one move that unlocks everything else. His framework is not just for founders but also a life skill for anyone who wants to think clearer and move faster. What's Discussed: (14:03) The Tesla sales crisis nobody talks about & the simple fix that saved an entire quarter. (21:10) How Tesla went from 64 clicks to buy a car down to 10. (23:44) Why the best leaders are the greatest simplifiers. (31:40) Why the performance review is broken: The two questions that replace the whole thing. (34:23) The Sam Walton habit to easily spot what's broken in a business. (36:02) The culture that made Tesla unstoppable: humility and confidence. (46:38) How Lyft doubled by asking one question. (1:10:47) What's the iPod's two-sentence product definition that teaches you why most products fail. (1:12:42) Why the best product does not always win and what actually does. (1:17:46) The two habits behind every fast-scaling company. (1:07:43) Why AI is not the job killer everyone thinks it is. Thank you to our sponsors: Head to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code HUSTLE to get UP TO $300 off today!AirDoctor comes with a 30-day money back guarantee, plus a 3-year warranty—an $84value, free! AX3: Visit www.AX3.life to get a 20% discount on your first order with promo code HUSTLE at checkout.Visit getkion.com/habits for 20% off Find more from Jen: Website: https://jennifercohen.com Instagram: @therealjencohen Books: https://jennifercohen.com/books Speaking: https://jennifercohen.com/speaking-engagement Find more from Jon: Website: https://www.dvx.ventures/fullbio/jon-mcneill Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonmcneill1/ Book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/799958/the-algorithm-by-jon-mcneill/
Today we jump back ten years to the March 28, 2016 episode featuring PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill breaking down the final Raw before WrestleMania on the Raw post-game show, plus an appearance by PWTorch contributor Joel Dehnel, live calls, tons of emails, predictions, and more!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.
What is the trick behind the Elon Musk school of management? In this episode of Bold Names, host Tim Higgins sits down with Jon McNeill, the former president of Tesla and current GM board member, to deconstruct the operating system that powered Tesla's growth during his tenure. McNeill explains why he thinks automation should always come last, how to inject urgency into a corporate culture, and whether companies need an Elon Musk to reach the heights of innovation. To watch the video version of this episode, visit our WSJ Podcasts YouTube channel or the video page of WSJ.com. Check Out Past Episodes: Why This Tesla Pioneer Says the Cheap EV Market 'Sucks' Why Elon Musk's Battery Guy Is Betting Big on Recycling ‘We Sell Scarcity:' How Lamborghini Continues to Stay So Cool How Uber Plans to Win the Self-Driving Car Race Let us know what you think of the show. Email us at BoldNames@wsj.com. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter.Read Tim Higgins's column. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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What does it really take to scale a company 10X in just a few years? Jon McNeill argues it's not genius, it's a system. In this episode of Technoventure, Jon McNeill, former President of Tesla and CEO of DVx Ventures, breaks down “The Algorithm,” a five-step framework that powered Tesla's rise from $2B to $20B in revenue. He shares how questioning assumptions, eliminating friction, and accelerating execution can unlock exponential growth. Key insights include: Why hypergrowth is a repeatable operating system—not a one-time event How Tesla reduced complexity to increase speed and conversion The role of first-principles thinking in breakthrough innovation Why cycle time is the ultimate performance metric How leaders can build cultures that embrace feedback and urgency
Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova. This week, I'm super excited to have Jon McNeill on the show. Jon's resume reads like a playbook. He was appointed by Elon Musk as president of Tesla after an introduction from Meta's Sheryl Sandberg. During his tenure, he helped scale revenue from $2 billion to $20 billion in 30 months. He later served as CEO of Lyft doubling revenue and leading the company's IPO. Today he co-founds and scales companies at DVx Ventures where he has launched 12 ventures and delivered 6x return to investors. His leadership experience spans every stage of growth, founder, CEO, board member at GM, Lululemon, and CrossFit. He also collaborated with historian Walter Isaacson to write The Algorithm, the first book written by any of Elon's direct reports. THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR…leaders, executives, and founders who want to scale innovation and speed without burning out their teams. If you've ever wondered how Tesla moved faster than traditional companies or how to build high-performing teams under extreme pressure, this episode will change how you think about leadership at scale. TODAY'S MAIN MESSAGE…hypergrowth doesn't happen by chance. Jon shares the leadership principles and operating systems that allowed Tesla to scale quickly and consistently. In this conversation, he explains why innovation isn't just about smart ideas but about simplifying processes, removing friction, and giving teams the clarity and focus to execute at high intensity. He also shares why great leaders know where to get involved and where to step back, and how to build cultures where people feel empowered to solve big problems. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Hypergrowth succeeds when leaders simplify processes and remove unnecessary friction. High-performing teams operate like "special forces," focused on the right problems during core hours. Leaders scale by knowing which decisions require their involvement and which they can delegate. Speed and performance don't come from working more hours, they come from working smarter. WHAT I LOVE MOST…Jon's reminder that breakthrough results come from designing the system, not burning out people. His story shows that you can move fast, scale big, and innovate without sacrificing clarity, focus, or humanity. Running Time: 38:59 Subscribe on iTunes Find Tiffani Online: LinkedIn Facebook X Find Jon Online: LinkedIn Jon's Book: The Algorithm: The Hypergrowth Formula That Transformed Tesla, Lululemon, General Motors, and SpaceX
What if the biggest thing holding your business back… is something you've never even questioned? In this conversation, I sit down with Jon McNeill, former President of Tesla and CEO of Lyft, and I've got to tell you… this one hit me differently. I've read thousands of books and interviewed some of the greatest minds in the world, but what Jon lays out here is a true operating system for winning in business and life. We're not just talking theory. We're talking about how Tesla went from 2 billion to 20 billion in revenue in just 30 months, and the exact framework they used to do it. Jon breaks down what he calls “The Algorithm,” a five step framework that challenges everything you think you know about how businesses should operate. And I mean everything. From questioning every assumption you've ever accepted, to building systems that prioritize speed, efficiency, and real innovation, this is the kind of thinking that separates the elite from everyone else. What really hit me is this… most of us are not losing because we lack effort. We're losing because we're solving the wrong problems or following outdated rules. We get into some unbelievable stories from inside Tesla that prove this works in the real world. One of them completely blew my mind. Faced with a challenge to cut production costs by 50 percent, Jon and his team didn't tweak the system… they reinvented it. What started as a simple idea inspired by a toy car led to a manufacturing breakthrough that changed the entire auto industry. That's what happens when you stop accepting “the way it's always been done” and start thinking differently. But this conversation goes deeper than business tactics. We talk about leadership, culture, and what it really takes to build something meaningful. Jon shares why the best leaders “eat their own dog food,” how to identify the one or two things that truly matter in your company, and why humility combined with confidence is the ultimate competitive advantage. He also opens up about the personal cost of operating at that level, and the importance of knowing when something is no longer aligned with who you are. This episode is for anyone who wants to think bigger, move faster, and stop playing by rules that no longer apply. If you've been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like you're working hard but not breaking through, this is the reset you've been waiting for. Jon doesn't just give you ideas… he gives you a blueprint. Key Takeaways: Why “question everything” is the first step to breakthrough innovation The 5 step Algorithm that drives speed, efficiency, and massive growth How Tesla cut production costs by rethinking the entire system The danger of following legacy thinking in your business Why great leaders focus on only one or two truly critical priorities The balance of humility and confidence that defines elite performers What the future of business and AI really looks like and why opportunity is still massive
Today we jump back ten years to the March 21, 2015 episode featuring PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks breaking down a baffling Raw that started strong before progressively falling off. Plus, live calls and emails breaking down the latest Raw leading into WrestleMania 32 including builds to A.J. Styles-Kevin Owens, Stephanie McMahon, New Day, Braun Strowman, Dean Ambrose-Brock Lesnar build, Vince McMahon announcement, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.
Today we jump back 15 years to the Mar. 16, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast featuring host PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill, they take live calls for an hour including early reviews for the WrestleMania DVD, the Jeff Hardy situation, the Miz-Rock-Cena developments, Sin Cara's potential debut, and more.Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they answer McNeill Mailbag questions including a long discussion on greatest tag team eras, Randy Orton's future after WrestleMania, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Today we jump back ten years to the March 14, 2016 WWE Fastlane post-show featuring PWTorch columnist Greg Parks and Pat McNeill with live calls going in-depth on Raw three weeks before WrestleMania including hype for Hell in a Cell with Shane McMahon and Undertaker.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.
Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Mar. 8 and 9, 2011.On the Mar. 8, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and Prowrestling.net's Jason Powell took live calls for an hour on a variety of subjects including many aspects of last night's Raw plus last week's Impact.Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discussed John Cena's latest rap response to The Rock, potential Cena heel turn, Dolph Zipper's move to Raw, and much more.Then on the Mar. 9, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill discussed with live callers Monday's Raw, Cena's promo, whether Rock should & will be live in the building on a future Raw before Mania, Raw & SD & Impact ratings, TNA's thrown-together PPV line-up for Sunday, Tuesday's Smackdown taping Caldwell attended live, whether Shelton Benjamin has a future in WWE, Hunter-Taker's placement on the WrestleMania line-up, NXT Season 5 and looking ahead to NXT6, McNeill's Live Events Center, Snooki on Raw next week, and more.In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they take McNeill Listener Thread Mailbag questions on WCW nostalgia, ugly wrestlers, Candyman, and other current topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Mar. 2 and 3, 2011.On the Mar. 2, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill, they discuss with live callers the top stories from Monday's Raw and Tuesday's NXT, why the Cena-Miz build-up has more issues than the promo content, referee for Cole-Lawler at WrestleMania (Austin?!), potential WrestleMania 27 announcers, where Brodus Clay could fit in on the main WWE roster, Johnny Curtis or Kaval on TV longer?, potential NXT 5 concepts (serious and not-so-serious), Dixie Carter as the face of TNA, McNeill's Weekly Live Events Center, and more. In the VIP Aftershow, they discuss McNeill's TNA house show experience over the weekend and taken Listener Mail questions from the McNeill Zone in the VIP Forum.Then on the Mar. 3, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks, they take calls for an hour including Hilary Clinton's comments about pro wrestling, Bret Hart and Hulk Hogan's Twitter war, the history of dark matches in WWE and why they have them, TNA's TV format, Ezekiel Jackson's push, and more, plus in the VIP Aftershow a discussion on Greg attending the Raw TV event on Monday and his review of Chris Jericho's book.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
What if the difference between scaling up and burning out comes down to just one overlooked decision you make today?In this exclusive Second in Command episode, Cameron Herold sits down with Jon McNeill, former President of Tesla and COO of Lyft, and current CEO and Co-Founder of DVx Ventures, for a bold, eye-opening deep dive into the raw realities of being second in command at companies that redefine entire industries.You'll hear battle-tested lessons on navigating visionary founders, eliminating organizational bloat, and building operating systems that drive exponential growth, plus what most leaders get dead wrong about innovation, hiring, and execution at scale.If you crave real-world playbooks and not more recycled platitudes, hit play now. Miss this conversation and risk falling into the same chaos that sinks even the greatest companies. Listen today to steal field-proven COO frameworks you won't hear anywhere else before your competition does.Timestamped Highlights[00:03:16] – The $108 million mistake: why Jon McNeill turned down Uber and Tesla before they became giants[00:07:22] – From Bain to boardrooms: how Cameron Herold went from $1.8B to $20B in 30 months[00:14:49] – What it really feels like to drop into Tesla's leadership team—no roadmap, only chaos[00:17:04] – The pivotal moment Cameron Herold broke the rules at Tesla and why Elon Musk said “You'll fit right in”[00:21:09] – The “Big Thing” meeting—the deceptively simple method Cameron Herold stole from Facebook's top minds[00:26:43] – How to push back (and win) with the world's most demanding CEO[00:36:11] – The ruthless self-topgrading system that kept Tesla lean—could you survive it?[00:47:11] – Tesla's “Algorithm” revealed: the counterintuitive systems any leader can stealAbout the GuestJon McNeill is the former President of Tesla and COO of Lyft, a renowned serial entrepreneur, and current CEO and Co-founder of DVx Ventures. Recognized for multiplying company valuations and pioneering operational mastery at the world's most innovative companies, Jon now empowers founders and operators to scale with speed and discipline. His latest book, The Algorithm, reveals the operating system behind Tesla's success and is quickly becoming a must-read for growth-focused leaders.
Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Feb. 16 and 17, 2011.On the Feb. 16, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill, they discuss a variety of topics including The Rock and what might happen from here, Vince McMahon, the Mystery G.M., Undertaker video, and A.J. Styles, plus in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, the McNeill Mailbag includes a question on bad ring outfits.Then on the Feb. 17, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell took live phone calls for 60 minutes discussing The Rock's role at WrestleMania 27, whether Rock will wrestle down the road, how Rock could play a role in the potential Cena-Miz WWE Title match at WrestleMania 27, Rock's promo broken down related to Cena, two different scenarios to book Miz-Jerry Lawler at Elimination Chamber, 2011 Hall of Fame, the digital age affecting the pro wrestling business and future PPV business, why WWE made roster cuts in 2010, Tough Enough's mainstream appeal and why Miss USA was announced as the first contestant, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Today we jump back 15 years to the Feb. 9, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast featuring host PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill, they discuss with live callers WrestleMania 28 announced for Miami and whether The Rock is the leading candidate as the 2012 Hall of Fame inductee, WrestleMania 27 match possibilities involving Undertaker, theories on why the 2/21/11 video could be Sting, where Sting could fit in in TNA, the WrestleMania guest host mystery likely being Rock, The Ultimate Fighter (Brock Lesnar) vs. Tough Enough (Steve Austin) this spring, TNA's PPV this weekend, McNeill's Live Events Center, and more. In the VIP Aftershow, they take McNeill VIP Mailbag questions on potential WrestleMania celebrities, all-time best Raw TV matches, Shawn Michaels as a future Tough Enough trainer, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.