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Nominate someone today for the AACF Humanitarian Award!Watch back the NASTF General MeetingsAAA Automotive Apprenticeship ProgramToday's top stories on the podcast include the passing of Sam Meineke, founder of the Meineke brand, and his influential legacy in the auto repair industry. The Auto Care Association's critique of proposed tariffs by the Trump administration is highlighted, focusing on potential disruptions to supply chains and increased repair costs. Additionally, insights from a 360 Insights study reveal challenges independent repair shops face with manufacturer support programs, emphasizing barriers like lack of awareness and difficulty in program usage.

In this final episode of Season 15, host Stan Friedman delivers a heartwarming tribute to family, gratitude, and success as he welcomes Charles Bonfiglio, franchise founder and CEO of Tint World. Inspired in large part by hiis father, Charles emphasizes the importance of relationships and shares his journey from humble beginnings in Brooklyn, NY to leading a 150-unit strong and growing automotive aftermarket franchise chain. This episode also highlights his expanding portfolio of ventures, which starts with Tint World, ranked 249 on Entrepreneur Magazine's 2024 Franchise 500, his new emerging concept Cars Cafe and Auto Parts Network®, a Patent Pending, Automotive Aftermarket Parts and Accessories Distribution and eCommerce software company.  Stan closes the episode extending gratitude to sponsors guests and listeners, marking the season's end with well-wishes for the holidays.

For our November episode of Mind Yo Business, we invited the 80s hair expert and Bedford native, Joy Dorsey, into the Pritchett Brothers studio for a great conversation! After graduating from Bloomington North, and earning a degree in secretarial arts from Ivy T ech, Joy began her career journey at Ponderosa (anyone remember that place??). She shares how her experience working in a restaurant, combined with her 9 years spent working in collections for Unity Physician Group, gave her the skills needed to respond to customers of all types of temperaments. Joy gives great advice to people who have to respond to angry customers – let them get everything off their chest before you respond with compassion. We hear about how getting laid off from Unity was a positive, how she met her husband through Meineke, and the joys of being a grandma. This conversation travels from rating the Australian Olympic breakdancer to discussing the potential of conquering her fear of water and learning how to swim with her grandson. This is just a great conversation between two friends about the things of life! Give it a listen. https://www.meineke.com/ Meineke Bloomington West Side Meineke Bloomington South Side Podcast Studio Sponsor Podcast Sponsor Podcast Sponsor Episode 7-12 Sponsor Episode 7-12 Sponsor  

 What's up, dudes? There are a lot of classic Halloween commercials! They've shaped our perception of the spooky season since we were little. Lyle Perez from The Halloween Podcast joins me live to watch some of the wild and creative ‘80s Halloween commercials!  We begin with Count Chocula recoiling in fear of Count Dracula. The Invisible Man and the Mummy also try to get cheap mufflers at Meineke. Meanwhile, Count Scary attempts to persuade us to pick up some 3D glasses at our local Wendy's restaurants. His widows peak is out of control! Ogilvy Mather created two memorable commercials. The first has young lovers accidentally combining peanut butter and chocolate at viewing of a scary movie. The second sees Frankenstein's wretch combine the two after his resurrection. Then follows Ronald McDonald talking with McNugget buddies in Halloween costumes. Oh, and Vincent Price even hawks Polaroid video cassettes. We also see Elvira plug Coors!A killer stalks his prey to a John Carpenter synth score clone. As he approaches his victims, he snatches the Coca Cola out of their hands. As it turns out, it's only a sister in a face mask and curlers! Hideous!Catchy jingles? Check. Cheesy, eerie messages? Of course. Monster shenanigans? Definitely! So grab your Dipps, head to McDonald's with their certificates, and enjoy this episode on '80s Halloween commercials!It's a ‘90s Christmas PodcastTwitter: @90sChristmasPodFacebook: @90sChristmasPodThe Halloween PodcastTwitter: @TheHalloweenPodAmazing Advertising PodcastTwitter: @AdMascotsGive us a buzz! Send a text, dudes!Check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Totally Rad Christmas Mall & Arcade, Teepublic.com, or TotallyRadChristmas.com! Later, dudes!

Im Studiogespräch erzählt Ecco Meineke über seinen Werdegang, die Münchner Kabarettszene seit den 80ern und kommentiert den Zeitgeist. Das Buch - mit Qr-Code! - ist eine wahre Fundgrube mit Texten und Nummern des Kabarettisten Ecco Meineke und Songs des Musikers Ecco di Lorenzo. Red: Renate Anraths

⚫ JUMP AROUND 0:00 - Top Of The Show  11:30 - Maine 20:25 - Trump Got Shot 36:50 - Jes is Stoked about Big Brother 38:40 - Jes Is Suing Meineke 45:45 - Story Time 54:40 - Sam's Jokes ⚫ FOLLOW SAM MILLER: https://www.sammillercomedy.com Youtube @sammillercomedian https://www.tiktok.com/@sammillercomedian https://www.facebook.com/makeolympialaughagain https://www.instagram.com/sammillercomedian ⚫ FOLLOW JES ANDERSON: https://jesanderson.com Youtube @coachsmoach https://www.tiktok.com/@coachsmoach https://www.facebook.com/coachsmoach https://www.instagram.com/coachsmoach

Im Juli-Podcast 2024 des Bundes für Geistesfreiheit München bei Radio LORA München auf UKW 92.4 und DAB+ haben wir folgende Themen behandelt: - Bedrohter Diskurs: Deutsche Stimmen zum Ukrainekrieg" - so der Titel einer Diskussionsveranstaltung, in der es um die Frage ging, wie kann der Ukrainekrieg beendet werden. Für den Verleger und Friedensforscher Helmut Donat wird es keinen Frieden in der Ukraine ohne die Einbeziehung der Sicherheitsinteressen Russlands geben. Für den Politologen und Schriftsteller Johano Strasser hingegen ist Gewalt nötig, um sich gegen einen Aggressor zu wehren und die Regeln des Völkerrechts durchzusetzen. Einen Frieden ohne Gewalt gebe es nicht. - Protest gegen christliche Fundamentalist*innen: Parallel zum Christopher-Street Day in München haben sich in der Olympiahalle mehrere tausend Teilnehmer*innen zur Glaubenskonferenz UNUM24 getroffen. Warum dagegen protestiert wurde, das erläutert Christian Lohwasser von der Arbeitsgemeinschaft NoUnum - Zur Lage der Bürger- und Menschenrechte in Deutschland: Stefanie Tiepelmann-Halm von Schrankenlos e.V. schildert auf der Präsentation des Grundrechtereports 2024 den Rechtsruck im thüringischen Nordhausen. - "Ich sehe bereits einen Tunnel am Ende des Lichtes" - Kabarettist und Musiker Ecco Meineke stellt sein erstes Buch vor.

⚫ JUMP AROUND 0:00 -  Top Of The Show 9:20 - Jes's Car 29:45 - Jes Headlining 43:25 - Sam's Jokes ⚫ FOLLOW SAM MILLER: https://www.sammillercomedy.com Youtube @sammillercomedian https://www.tiktok.com/@sammillercomedian https://www.facebook.com/makeolympialaughagain https://www.instagram.com/sammillercomedian ⚫ FOLLOW JES ANDERSON: https://jesanderson.com Youtube @coachsmoach https://www.tiktok.com/@coachsmoach https://www.facebook.com/coachsmoach https://www.instagram.com/coachsmoach

Charles J. Bonfiglio is the Franchise Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Tint World. The company is a privately owned franchise chain of independent retail window tinting, mobile electronics, auto accessories and appearance centers. As the lead executive of Tint World, Charles is responsible for all functions related to the development and leadership of the company in growing the family of franchise stores. Listen to Part II, right now: The Secrets to Creating a Successful Franchise... like Tint World (a Continuation of EP 165).   This Episode is Sponsored By: Jon Ostenson, Founder of FranBridge Consulting and Top 1% US Franchise Consultant is here to help you explore the world of non-food franchising opportunities today. Jon and his team are part of the largest brokerage in the US and have vetted the market thoroughly. FranBridge is hands down the premier source of the best opportunities in the non-food franchising world. You can hear more of Jon's story and how he started FranBridge Consulting on Episode 250 of our podcast. Sign up for a free consultation call with Jon today at millionaire-interviews.com/franbridgeconsulting and receive a FREE copy of his new book Non-Food Franchising. Franbridge Consulting offers five more non-food franchise opportunities in 2024 that you can explore. FranBridge is hands down the premier source of the best opportunities in the non-food franchising world. You can hear more of Jon's story and how he started FranBridge Consulting on Episode 250 of our podcast. Sign up for a free consultation call with Jon today at millionaire-interviews.com/franbridgeconsulting and receive a FREE copy of his new book Non-Food Franchising.   *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, Resources Mentioned, & the Fabulous 4 Questions on this episode visit our website: Charles Bonfiglio Interview. *** Support this Podcast via Patreon  

Today's Primary Sponsor is Snowball - www.Snowballclub.com - A private community of entrepreneurial investors helping each other.Watch Here: https://youtu.be/jBvCc1tEX4sAbout the Guest(s): Ralph Yarusso brings a wealth of experience to the table, with a diverse background that began in military service. As an Air Force veteran, Ralph's technical and leadership skills were honed early, leading to a successful post-service career. After transitioning from the military, Ralph entered the franchise industry, starting with a Meineke franchise in 1985. Over a 23-year span, he grew his franchise ownership to 15 stores across two states, amassing significant wealth and business insight. His entrepreneurial journey didn't stop with Meineke; Ralph pivoted into executive roles, serving as Chief Operating Officer for various brands in automotive and fitness spaces. Now, he dedicates his time to coaching and mentoring, with a focus on helping veterans navigate the path to becoming franchise owners.Episode Summary: Host Ronald Skelton welcomes Ralph Yarusso to explore the lucrative world of franchising. The conversation delves deeply into the underappreciated wealth-creating potential of this often misunderstood business model. From the nuanced strategy behind successful franchise growth to real-life stories of monumental success, listeners are offered a rare look into how to leverage franchising for entrepreneurial triumph.Ralph's remarkable journey from Air Force aircrew member to a multi-unit franchise owner, emphasizing the strategic approaches that enabled rapid growth and wealth generation. Key discussions point to the strengths of franchising, such as the established systems, built-in support, and brand recognition that fuel franchisee success. Ralph's narrative paints a vivid picture of franchising's adaptability, resilience, and the profound opportunities it presents for veterans and aspiring entrepreneurs alike. Key Takeaways:Franchising offers a structured business model with systems in place, increasing the likelihood of success compared to independent operations.Veterans are particularly well-suited for franchising due to their familiarity with standard operating procedures and disciplined approach.Diversifying into multiple franchises or combining different brands can significantly increase wealth potential.Investing in real estate along with a franchise can provide perpetual income through ownership and capital appreciation.There are franchises for nearly every industry, offering opportunities tailored to various interests and backgrounds.Notable Quotes:"Most McDonald's owners aren't flipping burgers, I can assure you." - Ralph Yarusso"You need to be recruiting people... You want to be able to work on it and not necessarily in it." - Ralph Yarusso"You're 80% more likely to fail as an independent operator than you would be as a franchisee." - Ralph Yarusso"I would never [start a business without a franchise model]... I want the supports, the operations, the training, the marketing." - Ralph Yarusso"Veterans make up about 7% of the population in the country, but make up 14% of the population of franchisees in the country." - Ralph Yarusso--------------------------------------------------Contact Ralph onLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ralph-yarusso-cfe-cfc-4103a612/Email: Ralph@AtticusFranchiseConsulting.com--------------------------------------------------How2Exit Joins IT ExchangeNet's Channel Partner Network!Have an IT Company doing between $5M and $30M You may Sell? The IT ExchangeNet M&A Marketplace @Ronald Skelton - How2Exit Host has a proprietary database of 50,000+ global buyers seeking IT Services firms, MSPs, MSSPs, Software-as-a-Service platforms and channel partners in the Microsoft, Oracle, ServiceNow and Salesforce space.If you are interested in learning more about the process and current market valuations, complete the contact form and we'll respond within one business day. Everything is kept confidential.https://www.itexchangenet.com/marketplace-how2exit Our partnership with IT ExchangeNet focuses on deals above $5M in value.If you are looking to buy or sell a tech business below the $5M mark, we recommend Flippa.--------------------------------------------------

The history of winegrowing in the state of Ohio is extensive, dating back to the 1800’s. Today, the Grand River AVA in northeast Ohio is a major winemaking area with wineries offering surprisingly varied tasting experiences. Matt Meineke and his wife Tara are owners of M Cellars located in Harpersfield growing wines that make a [...]

This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Matt Meineke, M Cellars, Harpersfield, Ohio, defining the term “Details Matter”.  Learn more by visiting www.mcellars.com #wine, #Mcellars #ohiowine #winemaker

Nach der Plantrootour bei Olli gehts diesmal in die heiligen Halle derer von Meineke. Wir gucken uns die Pflanzen von Carla an und lösen auch das Problem der Badezimmerpflanze.

Want to add strategic pricing to your marketing tool box? Go to InteliChek or call 877-827-7273 and ask about our InteliShare Series!   InteliShare contains all of our promotional tools that you can use to promote your favorable prices, including our InteliAds, the printable flyers that you can show off in easel displays, InteliMedia, for your Digital Media Boards AND InteliWidgets, so you can show off price comparisons on your website and even let your customers schedule from the widget.   If you've noticed a trend in previous episodes of The Multi-Point Inspection Podcast in the approach our guests have taken as leaders in their respective businesses, then you're not alone. I've noticed it as well.   It's called Servant Leadership and according to Sarah K. White in a CIO article from Feb. 20222, it is QUOTE " A leadership style that prioritizes the growth, well-being, and empowerment of employees. It aims to foster an inclusive environment that enables everyone in the organization to thrive as their authentic self.  When implemented correctly, servant leadership can help foster trust, accountability, growth, and inclusion in the workplace." ENDQUOTE   And Jami Alexander has implemented this approach, which according to her, has led to exponential growth of the seven Meineke stores that she oversees.   What We Talk About Servant Leadership Employee Retention Pay Structure Bridging The Gap Between The Counter & The Shop Bridging The Generation Gap Implementing Meineke's eInspection On Becoming A Rising Star On LinkedIn Meineke Commercial       Music:  Reveille-Autumnal Dreams   Reveille-Honest Living   Ends Of The Earth- The Gunslinger   Reveille-Highways

This week Ryan Minikey and Lee Herr join us in the studio! Ryan shares the awesome story of the buck he called "Steady" and this once-in-a-lifetime buck's impact on his family! Enjoy, and look for this buck at the Iowa Deer Classic in March of 2024! For everything WCB visit Workingclassbowhunter.com to support WCB check out their merch lineup here - WCB Store Find WCB On Social: FaceBook | Instagram | TikTok For Video podcasts, hunts, Vlogs, and more check out the WCB YouTube by clicking here!  The WCB Podcast is supported by these awesome companies: Elite Archery   MTN OPS - Save 20% and donate 5 meals to Conquer Hunger and help us reach our 100,000 meal goal when you use code WCB Camo Fire Big Tine - Attract - Develop - Grow Code: WCB2023 Old Barn Taxidermy Huntworth Gear Code: WCB15 Novix Treestands CODE WCB10 Victory Archery Leupold Optics Trophyline CODE WCB2310 Grizzly Hunting Blinds | Code WCB Dialed Archery Free Shipping Code WORKINGCLASS Black Gate Hunting Products Code WCB10 **Check Out the other Podcasts on the WCB Podcast Network!** Victory Drive - Our Firearms, tactical, Military Podcast Tackle & Tacos - A fishing podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jami Alexander is the General Manager at Meineke. She oversees 7 stores and a team of over 35 employees. Her expertise in managing daily operations and profit expectations, coupled with her ability to develop effective processes, makes her an invaluable asset. Jami shares her journey into the automotive industry, starting as a delivery driver and working her way up. Kaylee and Jami's conversation touches on the independent versus dealership dynamics in the automotive industry and ways to bridge the gap between different roles within the business, particularly between service advisors and technicians. Jami Alexander also emphasizes the need for understanding and collaboration, believing in kind leadership while setting clear expectations and holding to them, reflecting her success in leading her team. -------------------------------------------- This show is powered by PartsEdge: Your go-to solution for transforming dealership parts inventory into a powerhouse of profitability. Their strategies are proven to amp up parts sales by a whopping 20%, all while cutting down on idle inventory. If you're looking to optimize your parts management, visit

Andrew is bleary-eyed after a night at the ballpark, where he braced for the worst but got something better. Plus, another person fell down the poo hole of a pit toilet, leading some podcasters to ask, “do we need to start putting up signs that say ‘Don't Climb Down The Poo Hole'?”

Si ya tomaste la decisión de mudarte a los Estados Unidos y estás pensando en aplicar a una Visa E-2 a través de una franquicia, nosotros tenemos la asesoría completa que necesitarás para elegir la opción de negocio ideal para vos! En este podcast te dejamos las 40 mejores franquicias de visas de negocios rentables de Estados Unidos por número de locales abiertos actualmente. Puedes obtener más información aquí: https://www.visafranchise.com/es/blog/40-mejores-oportunidades-negocio-visa-e2 Programa una U.S. Business Consultation hoy mismo: info@visafranchise.com 00:00 Introducción 00:15 Great Clips, Sport Clips, Chem-Dry & The Maids 01:50 Papa Murphy's, Budget Blinds, Mathnasium & Meineke 03:31 Lawn Doctor 03:58 Rita's Ice-Custard-Happiness 04:30 Transmisiones AAMCO 05:00 Hand & Stone Massage And Facial Spa 05:39 Right At Home, Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning, 9Round & MAACO 07:23 Signarama 07:37 N-Hance Wood Refinishing 07:55 One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning 08:15 Mosquito Joe 08:45 Tutor Doctor, Property Management Inc. & Real Property Management 09:54 Maid Brigade 10:16 CertaPro Painters, Interim HealthCare, Transworld & Senior Helpers 11:53 Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions & Rainbow Int'l Restoration 12:30 PuroClean 12:47 TemperaturePro 13:04 Grease Monkey, Mr. Handyman & Fish Window Cleaning 13:52 Restoration 1 & Amazing Lash Studio 14:28 Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, Elements Massage & Redbox+ 15:32 Conclusión #40MejoresOportunidadesDeNegociosRentablesParaVisaE2 #FranquiciaAmericana Puedes seguirnos en: https://twitter.com/FranquiciaAmer https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY6IFpdAMOJIvlHhL3sUskg https://www.tiktok.com/@franquiciaamericana --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/visa-franchise/message

Over the past 17 years, Bill Perakis has helped keep vehicles in the area safe and well. Owner of Meineke Car Care Center in Bourbonnais, Bill has plenty of experience in automotive care, including a certification in auto care from Moraine Valley Community College. Bill joins Kankakee Podcast not only as a guest, but a patron of the podcast as he talks about his life and his eventful journey into the auto industry.    Thank you for your generous support, Bill!    Much Love, Jake LaMore   P.S. Buy your tickets for "Good Enough: A Modern Musical" screening 3/19 at Paramount Theater: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/good-enough-musical-screening-tickets-576423477137

Have you ever wondered what franchises default the most? Or which franchises might not be able to make enough to cover their loans? In this episode, we are going to look at the 20 worst franchises with the most SBA Loan Defaults. This episode was based on an exclusive Vetted Biz analysis, click here for the full report: https://www.vettedbiz.com/40-worst-franchises-by-sba-loan/ Need help finding the right franchise? Click here: https://www.vettedbiz.com/franchise-search/ 00:00 Introduction 01:15 Dickey's Barbecue Pit, Subway, Anytime Fitness & Jimmy John's 02:01 Experimax, Which Wich, Window Genie & Massage Envy 02:24 BurgerIM, 9Round, Edible & FireHouse Subs 03:04 ILoveKickBoxing, Meineke, PitaPit & Fantastic Sams 03:19 Fastsigns, The Grounds Guys, Menchie's & Snap Fitness 03:52 Conclusion #20FranchisesWithSBALoanDefaults #FranchiseFindings If you are looking for more information, you can connect with us through our networks: https://www.vettedbiz.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/vettedbiz/ https://www.facebook.com/vettedbiz https://www.tiktok.com/@businessandfranchiseinus

More on YouTube? Check the video version on YoutubeWho is the Guest?Marty was fortunate to grow up an entrepreneurial family. The foundation of Marty's business experience comes from his personal involvement in opening of 500 stores, serving as Director of Operations and ultimately as Vice President of Marketing. One of the most satisfying aspects of that experience was the relationships he built with the business owners, helping them overcome challenges, and realize their dreams of business ownership. Marty's passion for marketing and his experience lead him to launch a regional creative agency, Creative Dynamics in the early 90's. Over the next 10 years the agency grew in billings and stature, working with many of the world's largest gaming companies, healthcare, real estate, and franchising companies.In 2004, Marty re-entered the agency business with a 100% focus on franchising. Leveraging his personal experience, business acumen, and talents, he created one of the most respected marketing companies in franchising. Under Marty's leadership, the firm thrived and assisted many of the most respected brands to grow market share, build unit revenues, and grow their system through tactical franchise development strategies. His experience spans nearly 30 years and he has work with over 120 franchise brands to include: Great Clips, Ben & Jerry's, Smoothie King, Meineke, and more.Marty Greenbaum earned the distinction as a Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) years ago and continues to be a passionate advocate for franchising.Today, Marty serves motivated people seeking to reach their personal and business goals through franchise ownership. As a franchise consultant, he draws from 30 years of franchise experience to help people understand franchising, evaluate franchise opportunities, and make smart business decisions. Simply, he helps people find the “perfect fit” franchise that offers the lifestyle, income, and wealth building opportunity they've always wanted. Visit Him at: Website: https://www.smartfranchiseinvesting.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greenbaum/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smartfranchiseinvestingYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzv6GQ5hvR1IpREeYT_Ye9gFreebies: Get Your ULTIMATE FRANCHISE BUYERS CHECKLIST athttps://www.smartfranchiseinvesting.com/podcast/Start taking action right NOW!Goal-setting the right way! Hesitant to make the first step towards real estate investing? Axel learned the hard way- but you DON'T have to start that way. Feel free to talk to him :)Connect with us through social! We'd love to build a community of like-minded people like YOU!

Robin Meineke ist Powerlifter und hat dieses Jahr an seinen ersten Weighted Calisthenics Wettkampf teilgenommen! Im Powerlifting wurde Robin dieses Jahr 2. Platz in der Klasse bis 105 kg und ist in der Vergangenheit sogar schon international gestartet. Wir sprechen mit ihm über seine Wettkampfhistorie, seine Bestleistungen und auch über Überlastungserscheinungen. Die Unterschiede zwischen Calisthenics und Powerlifting beim Wettkampf und im Training sind das 2. große Thema dieser Folge! Wenn du dich also für die Trainingsplanung und Wettkämpfe im Powerlifting und Calisthenics interessierst, ist der Podcast genau richtig für dich. Folge Robin: https://www.instagram.com/robinmeineke/?hl=de https://www.tiktok.com/@robinmeineke https://www.robinmeineke.com/de --- Du suchst einen Powerlifting Coach?Bewirb dich auf einen Coaching Platz bei Dedicated Sports: www.dedicatedsports.de/coaching Was du brauchst, um zeiteffizient Einkaufen & Kochen zu können: https://shop.dedicatedsports.de/collections/e-produkte/products/dedicated-kitchen-bundle Unsere Website: www.dedicatedsports.de/ Unterstütze uns auf Patreon: www.patreon.com/dedicatedsports

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nambucca_Heads Broken societies: Inequality, cohesion and the middle-class dream: https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=142699 ‘There is no evidence that the ethos of a people can be changed according to plan. It is one thing to engineer consent by the techniques of mass manipulation; to change a people's fundamental view of the world is quite a different thing, perhaps especially if the change is in the direction of a more complicated and demanding morality'. (Edward Banfield in 1958) What Is Social Cohesion? https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=142679 * I suggest that we define social cohesion as the belief held by citizens of a given nation-state that they share a moral community, which enables them to trust each other… The very discussion of social cohesion often implies its absence and, even more specifically, the decline of social cohesion. I suggest that we label the decline of social cohesion “social erosion”, which we then can define as fewer citizens in a given nation-state having the belief that they share a moral community that enable them to trust each other… * In a modern globalized and multicultural world, it is difficult and problematic to cultivate a similarity of mind. National identity & social cohesion: https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=142671 * [Hans] Kohn's distinction had its roots in Meineke's (1970[1907]) distinction between “staatsnation” (state nation) and “kulturnation” (culture nation). Kohn's basic argument was that in Western Europe (his examples were France, the UK, The Netherlands and Switzerland), the borders of the state were settled prior to the rise of nationalism, which created a strong focus on the new democratic procedures that could legitimize the existing state. Nationalism therefore contained a narrative about turning oppressed inhabitants into citizens. In a less positive interpretation, Tilly calls it a “state-led nationalism” where “rulers who spoke in a nation's name successfully demanded that citizens identify themselves with that nation and subordinate other interests to those of the state” (Tilly 1994:133). In contrast, the borders in Eastern Europe were settled after the rise of nationalism, which created a strong focus on the ethnic/cultural dimension of nationhood. Tilly calls it “state-seeking nationalism” where “representative of some population that currently did not have collective control of a state claimed an autonomous political status, or even a separate state, on the ground that the population had a distinct, coherent cultural identity” (Tilly 1994:133). Kohn used the terms “Western” and “Eastern” both to denote the geographic locations of the various ideas of the nation (Kohn drew the line between the area west of the Rhine and the areas east of the Rhine) and to denote two different ideal types of perceptions of nationhood. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSFVD7Xfhn7sJY8LAIQmH8Q/join https://odysee.com/@LukeFordLive, https://lbry.tv/@LukeFord, https://rumble.com/lukeford https://dlive.tv/lukefordlivestreams Superchat: https://entropystream.live/app/lukefordlive Bitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/lukeford/ Soundcloud MP3s: https://soundcloud.com/luke-ford-666431593 Code of Conduct: https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=125692 https://www.patreon.com/lukeford http://lukeford.net Email me: lukeisback@gmail.com or DM me on Twitter.com/lukeford Support the show | https://www.streamlabs.com/lukeford, https://patreon.com/lukeford, https://PayPal.Me/lukeisback Facebook: http://facebook.com/lukecford Feel free to clip my videos. It's nice when you link back to the original.

How did Tint World Franchise CEO Charles Bonfiglio build a #1 ranked Automotive Franchise by Entrepreneur.com? The story is actually MORE exciting than you may think. Tint World now has over 100 locations open all over the World, including the United States, Canada, and Dubai. In this episode Charles shares his story of starting his very own business, then buying one Meineke franchise, and eventually building up his portfolio to then own 10 Meineke's! The crazy part was that was just the start of his incredible success, and he went on to build Tint World into one of the leading names in the franchise and automotive industries. Instagram: @TintWorldLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesbonfiglio/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TintworldAutomotiveStylingCentersTwitter: @TintWorld#tintworld #franchise #franchisebusiness 

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Welcome to HMSC Connects! where we go behind the scenes of four Harvard museums to explore the connections between us, our big, beautiful world, and even what lies beyond. For this week's episode host Jennifer Berglund delves into the collaboration behind the upcoming exhibit "In Search of Thoreau's Flowers," opening at the Harvard Museum of Natural History in May. Berglund asks Emily Meineke, Leah Sobsey, and Robin Vuchnich, the artists and scientists behind the multimedia exhibition inspired by the digitized collection of Henry David Thoreau's plant specimens from the Gray Herbarium of Harvard University.

How do you create a wildly successful multi-unit franchise? You create synergy. Joe Johnson knows a thing or two about that with his car repair and parts businesses.Check out Joe's playbook. You learn a whole lot during 23-years in the military, and after retiring from the US Army in 2005, Joe has applied that knowledge to building his auto franchise empire. But what makes this portfolio unique is how his businesses interact. The Wolf and Joe discuss how owning a Maaco auto-collision repair and paint shop, a Meineke auto-maintenance and repair shop AND a 1-800 Radiator franchise have created incredible synergy. Not only can he service just about any car problem,  he can also supply parts to both businesses. Cross selling at its finest. Joe shares why horizontal integration allows you greater control over your destiny, why owning the dirt gives you more value and options, and the importance of doing a deep dive on potential franchise opportunities. When you're looking to launch your own franchise empire and, like Joe, want to make sure the research is done right, you need a great team. FranShares is the team you need, making it easy to build, manage and grow your portfolio from as little as $500. Find out more: http://www.franshares.com (franshares.com) Check out https://workweek.com/brand/te-wolf-of-franchises/ (The Wolf's newsletter) Stay up-to-date on all things Franchise Empires by following The Wolf on Twitter: https://twitter.com/franchisewolf (https://twitter.com/franchisewolf)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nambucca_Heads Broken societies: Inequality, cohesion and the middle-class dream: https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=142699 ‘There is no evidence that the ethos of a people can be changed according to plan. It is one thing to engineer consent by the techniques of mass manipulation; to change a people's fundamental view of the world is quite a different thing, perhaps especially if the change is in the direction of a more complicated and demanding morality'. (Edward Banfield in 1958) What Is Social Cohesion? https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=142679 * I suggest that we define social cohesion as the belief held by citizens of a given nation-state that they share a moral community, which enables them to trust each other… The very discussion of social cohesion often implies its absence and, even more specifically, the decline of social cohesion. I suggest that we label the decline of social cohesion “social erosion”, which we then can define as fewer citizens in a given nation-state having the belief that they share a moral community that enable them to trust each other… * In a modern globalized and multicultural world, it is difficult and problematic to cultivate a similarity of mind. National identity & social cohesion: https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=142671 * [Hans] Kohn's distinction had its roots in Meineke's (1970[1907]) distinction between “staatsnation” (state nation) and “kulturnation” (culture nation). Kohn's basic argument was that in Western Europe (his examples were France, the UK, The Netherlands and Switzerland), the borders of the state were settled prior to the rise of nationalism, which created a strong focus on the new democratic procedures that could legitimize the existing state. Nationalism therefore contained a narrative about turning oppressed inhabitants into citizens. In a less positive interpretation, Tilly calls it a “state-led nationalism” where “rulers who spoke in a nation's name successfully demanded that citizens identify themselves with that nation and subordinate other interests to those of the state” (Tilly 1994:133). In contrast, the borders in Eastern Europe were settled after the rise of nationalism, which created a strong focus on the ethnic/cultural dimension of nationhood. Tilly calls it “state-seeking nationalism” where “representative of some population that currently did not have collective control of a state claimed an autonomous political status, or even a separate state, on the ground that the population had a distinct, coherent cultural identity” (Tilly 1994:133). Kohn used the terms “Western” and “Eastern” both to denote the geographic locations of the various ideas of the nation (Kohn drew the line between the area west of the Rhine and the areas east of the Rhine) and to denote two different ideal types of perceptions of nationhood. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSFVD7Xfhn7sJY8LAIQmH8Q/join https://odysee.com/@LukeFordLive, https://lbry.tv/@LukeFord, https://rumble.com/lukeford https://dlive.tv/lukefordlivestreams Listener Call In #: 1-310-997-4596 Superchat: https://entropystream.live/app/lukefordlive Bitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/lukeford/ Soundcloud MP3s: https://soundcloud.com/luke-ford-666431593 Code of Conduct: https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=125692 https://www.patreon.com/lukeford http://lukeford.net Email me: lukeisback@gmail.com or DM me on Twitter.com/lukeford Support the show | https://www.streamlabs.com/lukeford, https://patreon.com/lukeford, https://PayPal.Me/lukeisback Facebook: http://facebook.com/lukecford Feel free to clip my videos. It's nice when you link back to the original.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nambucca_Heads Broken societies: Inequality, cohesion and the middle-class dream: https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=142699 ‘There is no evidence that the ethos of a people can be changed according to plan. It is one thing to engineer consent by the techniques of mass manipulation; to change a people's fundamental view of the world is quite a different thing, perhaps especially if the change is in the direction of a more complicated and demanding morality'. (Edward Banfield in 1958) Christian Larsen writes in 2013: The intriguing finding is that the share of ‘trusters' has decreased dramatically in the US and UK. In 1959, 56 per cent of British respondents said that most people can be trusted; in the latest World Value Survey, this figure was down to 30 per cent. In 1960, 55 percent of Americans said that most people can be trusted; now it is 35 per cent. In Denmark and Sweden, by contrast, the share of ‘trusters' has increased. What Is Social Cohesion? https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=142679 * I suggest that we define social cohesion as the belief held by citizens of a given nation-state that they share a moral community, which enables them to trust each other… The very discussion of social cohesion often implies its absence and, even more specifically, the decline of social cohesion. I suggest that we label the decline of social cohesion “social erosion”, which we then can define as fewer citizens in a given nation-state having the belief that they share a moral community that enable them to trust each other… * In a modern globalized and multicultural world, it is difficult and problematic to cultivate a similarity of mind. National identity & social cohesion: https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=142671 * [Hans] Kohn's distinction had its roots in Meineke's (1970[1907]) distinction between “staatsnation” (state nation) and “kulturnation” (culture nation). Kohn's basic argument was that in Western Europe (his examples were France, the UK, The Netherlands and Switzerland), the borders of the state were settled prior to the rise of nationalism, which created a strong focus on the new democratic procedures that could legitimize the existing state. Nationalism therefore contained a narrative about turning oppressed inhabitants into citizens. In a less positive interpretation, Tilly calls it a “state-led nationalism” where “rulers who spoke in a nation's name successfully demanded that citizens identify themselves with that nation and subordinate other interests to those of the state” (Tilly 1994:133). In contrast, the borders in Eastern Europe were settled after the rise of nationalism, which created a strong focus on the ethnic/cultural dimension of nationhood. Tilly calls it “state-seeking nationalism” where “representative of some population that currently did not have collective control of a state claimed an autonomous political status, or even a separate state, on the ground that the population had a distinct, coherent cultural identity” (Tilly 1994:133). Kohn used the terms “Western” and “Eastern” both to denote the geographic locations of the various ideas of the nation (Kohn drew the line between the area west of the Rhine and the areas east of the Rhine) and to denote two different ideal types of perceptions of nationhood.

One of my favorite episodes from a true pioneer in SEO, meet Steve Wiideman aka SEO Steve. He has been doing SEO since Google was first launched in 1998! Specializing in strategic planning for multi-location and franchise SEO campaigns, Steve Wiideman, of Wiideman Consulting Group, considers himself a scientist and practitioner of local and e-commerce search engine optimization and paid search advertising. He is the author of SEO Strategy & Skills, a college textbook through Stukent. Wiideman has played a role in the inbound successes of brands that have included Disney, Linksys, Belkin, Public Storage, Honda, Skechers, Applebee's, IHOP, Dole, and others, with emphasis on strategy, planning, and campaign oversight. In 2018, Wiideman won Industry MVP at a popular SEO conference (C3 Searchies) and helped Meineke earn the NatLo Top 30 in Local Marketing by Placeable. Wiideman and his team have worked with Fortune 500 companies and small start-ups alike for over 22 years. His personal experience ranges from having managed or assisted with large sponsored ads budgets, to turning brick and mortar businesses into Internet profit machines using SEO best practices learned while studying under the world's best organic and paid search optimization specialists. Wiideman conducts online video and in-person presentations at various conferences and tradeshows throughout America on such topics as the history of SEO, link-earning, multi-location ranking factors, pay-per-click advertising, responding to search engine updates, and much more. He also is a frequent panelist at online marketing events and speaks at many California meet-up groups and networking events. Wiideman designed and teaches the Website Optimization and Strategic Search Engine Marketing online course for California State University Fullerton, the SEO Tools and Analytics course at University of California San Diego, and was recently commissioned to write a textbook for a popular online learning service for colleges. Wiideman's information products of the 2000s have been adopted by thousands of small- and mid-sized businesses as a model for building websites on a platform optimized for higher placement in search results and social media destinations. As a consultant, Wiideman has developed creative strategies that garner organic links and citations to web properties, in addition to strategizing website migrations, upgrades, and social media integration. Wiideman has been mentioned and featured in a number of popular publications including: CNN Money Entrepreneur Magazine Marketing Sherpa National Journal Response Magazine Vice Magazine Visibility Magazine CNBC Vice / Motherboard Fortune Magazine Local Search Association American Express Wiideman is currently working on a project to provide his knowledge in the SEO industry in the form of a 6-week online training program. Steve's current projects include a transparency service for small businesses, along with experiments his team is running to better understand the impacts of voice search, featured snippets, and structured data. Wiideman Consulting Group: https://www.wiideman.com/location-pages-for-seo#location-page-template SEO: Strategy & Skills Textbook: https://www.stukent.com/higher-ed/seo-strategy-skills/ Med Rank Interactive: https://medrankinteractive.com/ #healthcaredigitalmarketingpodcast #stevewiideman #wiidemanconsultinggroup #lamarhull #marketingpodcast #medrankinteractive #healthcare #localSEO #rankinGoogle #seosteve --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/healthcaremarketing/support

This week we break down week 1 of the NFL, talk about John Wall and the Rockets agreeing to part ways, Aaron Rodgers terrible game, and much more. Check us out!!

Specializing in strategic planning for multi-location and franchise SEO campaigns, Steve Wiideman, of Wiideman Consulting Group, considers himself a scientist and practitioner of local and eCommerce search engine optimization and paid search advertising. Wiideman has played a role in the inbound successes of brands that have included: Disney, Linksys, Belkin, Public Storage, Honda, Skechers, Applebee's, IHOP, Dole, and others, with emphasis on strategy, planning, and campaign oversight. In 2018, Wiideman won Industry MVP at a popular SEO conference (C3 Searchies) and helped Meineke earn the NatLo Top 30 in Local Marketing by Placeable. Wiideman and his team have worked with Fortune 500 companies and small start-ups alike for over 22 years. His personal experience ranges from having managed or assisted with large sponsored ads budgets, to turning brick-and-mortar businesses into Internet profit machines using SEO best practices learned while studying under the world's best organic and paid search optimization specialists. Connect with Steve: LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/seoexpert Instagram: https://instagram.com/wiideman +++++ Subscribe to the Podcast! ▶︎ PODCAST | https://bit.ly/3bU6D3l Please Follow & Connect with me! Link's Below ▶︎ WEBSITE | https://tyzerevans.com ▶︎ YOUTUBE | https://youtube.com/c/tyzerevans ▶︎ INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/tyzerevans ▶︎ FACEBOOK | https://facebook.com/grindsellelevate ▶︎ LINKEDIN | https://linkedin.com/in/tyzerevans ▶︎ TWITTER | https://twitter.com/tyzerevans ▶︎ TIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/tyzerevans ▶︎ PATREON | https://patreon.com/tyzerevans Check out Tyzer's other podcast "The Book Legion" at https://thebooklegion.com

On this episode of the Inside Business Podcast, Sally Harrison, Mesa Chamber of Commerce President & CEO, is joined by Michael Jackson from Meineke Car Care #2829. "Meineke Mike" takes us through his tumultuous first year in business. Mr. Jackson details spending time in a coma following COVID, winning shop of the year, donating a car, and the upcoming Operation Homefront drive! Since their first Houston, TX, location got up and running in 1972, Meineke has worked to create a network of friendly, locally-owned shops led by true car care pros. From employment opportunities to financing options, learn more about what Meineke can offer you!  Visit them at 2056 W. Southern Ave. Mesa, AZ 85202 or online now For over 100 years, the Mesa Chamber of Commerce has been the voice of Business in Mesa, AZ. The Chamber's mission is to improve, promote and advocate for the business community. The Mesa Chamber of Commerce Inside Business Podcast is a production of the Mesa Chamber of Commerce. Each episode is recorded in the University of Phoenix Podcast Studio. Inquiries regarding the MCIBP can be made via email to info@mesachamber.org. The Podcast interviews members and individuals/organizations on topics of interest to Mesa Chamber members. Learn more at http://mesachamber.org © 2020 Mesa Chamber. 

Ecco Meineke ist ein äußerst vielseitiger Künstler, Ecco Meineke erzählt über sich und seinen Weg als Kabarettist, über Ecco diLorenzo, sein Alter Ego als Musiker. Ein reflektierter Künstler redet über seine Karriere und den eigenen Kopf, über Kabarett gestern und heute. Mit Ausschnitten aus seinen Programmen, dem Jahresanfangsrückblick, und Konzerten mit Soul, Jazz, Klezmer. Eine interessante Stunde, und wer ihn sich dann auf YouTube anschaut, hat doppeltes Vergnügen!Redaktion und Moderation: Renate Anraths

For the first time in 14 months the Car Doctor program was on the road at the Meineke Car Care and as a treat to me some of my regular listeners stopped in to say hello

For the first time in 14 months the Car Doctor program was on the road at the Meineke Car Care and as a treat to me some of my regular listeners stopped in to say hello 

For the first time in 14 months the Car Doctor program was on the road at the Meineke Car Care and as a treat to me some of my regular listeners stopped in to say hello

Link to bioRxiv paper: http://biorxiv.org/cgi/content/short/2020.09.29.316836v1?rss=1 Authors: Marques, J. P., Meineke, J., Milovic, C., Bilgic, B., Chan, K.-S., Hedouin, R., vand der Zwaag, W., Langkammer, C., Schweser, F. Abstract: Purpose: To create a realistic in-silico head phantom for the second QSM Reconstruction Challenge and for future evaluations of processing algorithms for Quantitative Susceptibility Mapping (QSM). Methods: We created a whole-head tissue property model by segmenting and post-processing high-resolution, multi-parametric MRI data acquired from a healthy volunteer. We simulated the steady-state magnetization using a Bloch simulator and mimicked a Cartesian sampling scheme through Fourier-based post-processing. We demonstrated some of the phantom properties, including the possibility of generating phase data that do not evolve linearly with echo time due to partial volume effects or complex distributions of frequency shifts within the voxel. Computer code for generating the phantom and performing the MR simulation was designed to facilitate flexible modifications of the model, such as the inclusion of pathologies, as well as the simulation of a wide range of acquisition protocols. Results: The brain-part of the phantom features realistic morphology combined with realistic spatial variations in relaxation and susceptibility values. Simulation code allows adjusting the following parameters and effects: repetition time and echo time, voxel size, background fields, and RF phase biases. Additionally, diffusion weighted imaging data of the phantom is provided allowing future investigations of tissue microstructure effects in phase and QSM algorithms. Conclusion: The presented phantom and computer programs are publicly available and may serve as a ground truth in future assessments of the faithfulness of quantitative MRI reconstruction algorithms. Copy rights belong to original authors. Visit the link for more info

Chris Meineke has been a referee with the Eastern Iowa Wrestling Officials Association for 24 seasons. He has seen a lot of wrestling and has a lot of great stories! We had a great conversation and Chris shared a lot of great perspective about the 3rd guy on the mat!

Join us as Bryan Papé sits down with MiiR board member and longtime outdoor industry leader, Steve Meineke. When it comes to outdoor brands, Steve has been there and done that. Along the way, Steve has learned many lessons about balancing work and family life, finding purpose, and building something you believe in. Tune in for a chat between Bryan and his mentor about how the two came together and where their partnership will help MiiR grow.

Devocional Cristiano para Jóvenes - PERSIGUE TUS SUEÑOS Fecha: 10-05-2020 Título: DON MEINEKE Autor: Dorothy E. Watts Locución: Ale Marín http://evangelike.com/devocionales-cristianos-para-jovenes/

WHAT: Going digital can be a tough hill to climb if your staff isn't on the same page as you. In Episode 1 of our 10-part series titled "Going Digital Is Going Places You've Never Been," we are talking Tech Buy-In. As in what typical challenges your team can expect, how to overcome them, and what metrics you can use to track your progress. WHY: On this week's episode you'll learn: -The reason your techs have a direct impact on the amount of work approved -Motivation techniques for your techs -How to lead by example - getting them to buy in with you -Best Practices to put your techs in a position to earn quick wins WHO: Shop owners Ben & Nate Ramsey (6 Meineke locations in PA) join Tom Dorsey and Uwe Kleinschmidt from AutoVitals.

Cordell Riley is a Certified Franchise Executive and servant leader, with more than 20 years of experience on both the franchisor and supplier side of franchising.  Cordell’s core competencies lie both in training and operations, as is demonstrated by his many years, directing training for Driven Brands, before founding Tortal in Y2K.  Tortal is the premier e-learning and training platform for franchising.       Cordell is a past member of the IFA Education Foundation where  he served on the Board of Trustees, and is currently as a member of the IFA Supplier Board. Today, Cordell is a here to talk about a compelling program that he has created, to help franchisors assist their franchisees, as they work through some of the issues caused by  the COVID 19 Corona Virus Crisis, in terms of their personal health, welfare, psyches and emotions, as well as those of their teams and teammates.    

Sure, trying new things can be fun and adventurous, but deep down human beings are creatures of habit. Predictability and consistency makes things easier for us, because we know what to expect and how to react to the situation at hand. Replicating consistent expectations can be much more difficult for an Auto Repair Shop than a McDonald’s or a Starbucks, but is just as critical. On this week’s episode of Digital Shop Talk Radio, we welcome Greg Masewic and Marc Arnold (owners of three Meineke locations in the Concord, NH area) who are making a concerted effort to create the most consistent and replicable customer experience possible by focusing on consistent processes on the back end. What are their results? You will have to tune in to find out! If you can’t catch the show live, head over to AutoVitals.com/podcast where you can find video and audio recordings of all the episodes. If you like the show, make sure you like our Facebook page, join our Facebook group (Dustin put the links in the comments section) and give us a good review on Facebook, Google, iTunes or wherever you listen to the show. It is so important, so help us out and review our pages!

Diesmal haben wir die wunderbare Autorin Petra Renée und Meineke zu Gast, die uns auf ganz reizende Art Rede und Antwort zu unseren Fragen stand. Petra ist als Buchautorin vor allem durch ihr Werk LOA bekannt geworden, das 2019 den deutschen Phantastikpreis als bestes deutsches Jugendbuch des Jahres gewann. Viele Fans kennen sie aber auch durch ihre Harry Potter - Fanfiction. Heute ist sie bei uns - und hat uns allerlei Wissenswertes mitgebracht. So reden wir über Voodoo, luzides Träumen und darüber, wie... (c) deepwater media, 2020 - 2023 Folge direkt herunterladen

Diesmal haben wir die wunderbare Autorin Petra Renée Meineke zu Gast, die uns auf ganz reizende Art Rede und Antwort zu unseren Fragen stand. Petra ist als Buchautorin vor allem durch ihr Werk LOA bekannt geworden, das 2019 den deutschen Phantastikpreis als bestes deutsches Jugendbuch gewann. Viele Fans kennen sie aber auch durch ihre Harry Potter - Fan-Fiction. Heute ist sie bei uns - und hat uns allerlei Wissenswertes mitgebracht. So reden wir über Voodoo, luzides Träumen und darüber, wie man eigentlich Autor wird. Gemeinsam präsentieren wir euch unter anderem auch eine Liste mit Büchern, die uns inspiriert haben. Spannend wird es auf jeden Fall - und Mr. Crowley kommt natürlich auch zu Wort. Folge direkt herunterladen

Charles J. Bonfiglio is the Franchise Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Tint World. The company is a privately owned franchise chain of independent retail window tinting, mobile electronics, auto accessories and appearance centers. As the lead executive of Tint World, Charles is responsible for all functions related to the development and leadership of the company in growing the family of franchise stores. This Episode is Sponsored By: Fiverr connects businesses with freelancers who offer hundreds of digital services. Receive 10% off your first order by using code MILLIONAIRE. Just visit: millionaire-interviews.com/fiverr Hubstaff makes invoicing super easy. Hubstaff is not designed for one type of business, which is why there are over 34,000 companies using their application. To help your business get started with Hubstaff, use promo code YOLO and get 60 days FREE when you visit: millionaire-interviews.com/hubstaff Raine Mahdi and Austin talks about how to start a business for $500 or less, the types of businesses that work best, how to do it, what resources you need to use, & more. If you want to check out that episode, you should become a Patreon member by visiting: millionaire-interviews.com/patreon   Want to Support the Show? Well we'd love for you to join our Patreon Group!  What's in it for you?  Well you'll instantly get a scheduled call from Austin, where he'll help you with your current or future business... Sign-Up Now at millionaire-interviews.com/patreon.

Petra Renée Meineke - Unsere nächste Autorin entführt euch nach Haiti, in die Welt von Voodoo, Indianern und Piraten. Mit ihrem Buch LOA veröffentlichte sie nicht nur eine spannende Geschichte, sondern auch die jahrelange, erfolgreiche Arbeit an einem exzellenten Werk. Ich habe Petra für euch interviewt und herausgefunden, was hinter dieser Autorin so alles steckt. Ich habe bei diesem Interview eine Menge für mich mitgenommen und war sehr glücklich darüber, diese Autorin bei Sternenstunde „Willkommen“ zu heißen. Was hinter dem ganzen Voodoo-Zauber und dieser Autorin steckt, erfahrt ihr in dieser Folge. Folge direkt herunterladen

Pat is out, Beebs is out, so JimmyB welcomes Tim Meineke back to the shoe. Tim is the owner of Cafè Piazza-proud sponsor of LGC, and they eat some tasty Sicilian treats!

Charles Bonfiglio is the president and CEO of Tint World®, an award-winning franchised provider of automotive, residential, commercial and marine window tinting and security film services. With Automotive Styling Centers™ in the U.S. and abroad, each location houses profit centers, ranging from in-store accessory installations, to off-site sales and installation of residential, commercial and marine window tinting and security films.   Key Takeaways: [0:18] Today’s episode of Franchise Euphoria is brought to you by IndyFranchiseLaw.com, a leading resource in the franchise space. Head over to IndyFranchiseLaw.com learn more! [0:59] Josh introduces today’s guest, Charles Bonfiglio, the president and CEO of Tint World. [1:58] Josh welcomes Charles to Franchise Euphoria. [2:21] Charles starts the interview by telling the audience about Tint World, which is an automotive after-market accessories and styling company and how he got involved with the business. [6:34] Charles made the decision to purchase the real estate tied to his Meineke locations which Josh points out is a great way to preserve a secondary asset in case something goes wrong with the franchise. [8:47] Over the years, Charles owned several Meineke franchises and sold them over the course of a few decades. He sold his last location when Tint World had about 30 locations in 2014. [9:52] Charles was actually not the creator of the Tint World franchise. When he first moved to Florida, somebody had already created the concept, and while he anticipated they would be a competitor at some point, he ended up partnering up with him to franchise. [11:51] Tint World became a franchise in 2007. As of today, they have 71 stores, several of which are outside of the US. [12:54] Tint World provides its franchisees with a system, a platform that will take care of heavy lifting, branding, marketing, support, among a plethora of other things. [14:38] When Charles was making the Tint World franchise, he crafted it with all the features he would want himself if he was a franchisee. These benefits maximize the potential for franchisee success. [16:18] Tint World just released an e-commerce platform where franchisees can sell their products online. [18:41] Charles finds that having the “franchisee mentality” is the best way to run a franchise system; equipping them with the right tools and support is key for success. [20:14] In addition to being someone who likes automobiles, a good Tint World franchisee is someone who likes working with customers and has the ability to maintain a growth mindset. [22:18] One of the biggest challenges Charles has faced as a franchisor has been setting and achieving goals for their average store sales and continually pushing the boundaries to get their sales even higher. [24:23] If you want to learn more about Tint World, visit www.TintWorld.com or you can find them on social media. [24:45] Thanks for listening, and please, reach out to Josh anytime through email at josh@franchiseeuphoria.com. If you enjoyed this interview, please leave us a review on iTunes.   Mentioned in This Episode: josh@franchiseeuphoria.com www.franchiseeuphoria.com www.indyfranchiselaw.com www.tintworld.com https://www.facebook.com/tintworld https://twitter.com/TintWorld https://www.linkedin.com/company/tint-world

Stories from Franchisees & Founders.   In this episode we're with Charles Bonfiglio, Franchise Founder and CEO of Tint World, to talk about how he achieved his success, as both a franchisee and franchisor, through perseverance, innovation, and teachability.   Although Charles is a giant in the auto services industry now, expanding Tint World to 80 stores from North America to the Middle East, he came from humble beginnings in New York City, and knows what rock-bottom looks like. From sleeping in his rental car, to being turned down for a loan, Charles never lost heart, never stopped taking risks, and never stopped learning, until eventually his perseverance paid off.   In this episode we talk about: The advantages of franchising vs. starting your own business Why collaboration is key How to give your team opportunities to grow Building a business that feels like a family Why serving your customer pays off Taking big risks   Charles Bonfiglio will inspire and teach you with his story. Join us to learn from his life and journey as a franchise entrepreneur.   What we mention: Tint World Meineke G-Force Midas Firestone Precision Tune “Multiple Streams of Income” by Robert G. Allen United Franchise Signarama Ray Titus SEMA Show New York City Florida Saudi Arabia Dubai, United Arab Emirates   Show Notes [0:46] Who is Charles Bonfiglio, and how did he get into franchising? [4:20] Charles' first business (G-Force) [10:11] Taking risks is pivotal to success [12:09] Persevering through resistance on the journey of entrepreneurship [15:40] Charles opens a Meineke franchise in Florida [17:22] The strategic advantage of a opening a proven franchise business [21:17] Innovating as a franchisee [23:07] You can learn from anybody [25:05] Giving your team opportunities to grow [27:21] Collaborating with a franchisor [36:55] Learning from your customers [42:13] Charles meets George Foreman [46:36] FDD's, Tint World, and becoming a franchisor [58:39] Hands-on franchise expansion [1:00:40] Living in the present while setting aggressive goals [1:01:21] Breaking into a new market [1:04:53] Imparting your life to leave a legacy [1:07:04] See ya later!

Bernie Meineke spent more than 20 years working at Small Business Development Centers across the state of Georgia as a consultant and director. In this episode of the Small Business Matters podcast, we discuss the benefits that a Small Business Development Center can bring to entrepreneurs as well as common challenges and issues facing small businesses. Bernie shares insights he gained working with thousands of small business owners, including the power of a simple idea, the importance of financial statements and myths surrounding the small business economy.

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Jay Steinfeld is Founder of Blinds.com. He set up the original eCommerce site NoBrainerBlinds for $3000 in 1996 and has since grown the eCommerce company to over $200 million in annual revenue. It is the world’s top retailer for blinds and shades and provides blinds for over a million windows every year. The company was acquired in 2014 by Home Depot. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [0:55] Jeremy’s introduction to this episode. [2:00] Jay talks about starting his first business out of his home. [6:00] Starting an eCommerce business at the beginning of online sales. [11:50] What did Jay want to be when he was a kid? [13:15] Was is a good decision for Jay to go into accounting? [15:15] What did Jay learn from working at Meineke? [17:50] Jay talks about getting feedback from his employees. [19:10] Core values. [21:00] Experiments and risks in business. [24:20] Work and family life. [33:00] Training salespeople. [38:00] Shaping the buying experience. [43:00] Gathering investors. [47:00] Acquiring competitors. [51:15] Wowing the customer. [52:30] Marketing with videos. [57:00] Marketing on radio and TV. [58:30] Home Depot acquires Jay’s company. [1:04:30] Lessons learned from acquisition. [1:07:30] Why did Jay stay on when Home Depot acquired Blinds.com? [1:09:00] What skills has Jay had to develop as a CEO that were different from an entrenpuer? [1:11:40] Lowest moment and highest moment in business. In this episode… It isn’t sexy but most businesses would LOVE to be known for quality customer service. The problem is that is costs money and resources to build that kind of culture in your company. But those costs can end up paying HUGE rewards. Jay Steinfeld and his company have built a reputation of providing quality customer service. On this episode, Jay and Jeremy discuss taking risks, enjoying work, providing the best product to customers, and so much more. This is an episode that any business leader would be wise to listen to, there are so many applications! Don’t miss this episode of Inspired Insider. Taking risks in business can be scary. What if you fail? What if it all comes crashing down around you? However, taking risks is necessary! It's been said that if you want something you’ve never had, you must be willing to do something you’ve never done. Are you taking risks? Jay Steinfeld will be the first to tell you that he is risk averse. But he has forced himself and his organization to push through the uncomfortable and take risks. They don’t take HUGE risks, rather they have committed themselves to constant experimentation. They regularly take small risks in the hope that one pays off and becomes the next great idea. Jay thinks of this process as an investment in his company’s future. Learn more from Jay and the lessons he has learned in business on this episode of Inspired Insider. Do you LOVE your job? Does getting up for work each morning fire you up? Meet someone who loves what he does, Jay Steinfeld. Jay is the CEO of Blinds.com and he considers his job FUN. He has spent years building up his team and his business from a small operation out of his home to an industry leading multimillion dollar company. The joy and excitement Jay has for his job have spread throughout his organization. In fact, having fun is one of their core values. If you’d like to hear Jay expand on his core values and catch why he is so fired up about his job, make sure to listen to this episode of Inspired Insider! In many sales circles, the emphasis is on the features that a product provides. But this approach doesn’t take into consideration the prospective customer's perspective. It doesn’t anticipate the customer's needs. A good salesperson listens to their customer and matches them to the product that will provide them the most benefit. This approach is central to Jay Steinfeld and his team at Blinds.com. Jay’s many years of experience in sales and specifically dealing with the sale of blinds has shaped his perspective. He wants his salespeople to give outstanding service to their customers. Learn more about Jay’s insights and how you can apply them to your industry on this episode of Inspired Insider. The reputation of customer service in our society isn’t always positive. You hear horror stories of people calling in and having to spend hours on hold and then get someone who isn’t interested in taking care of their problem. On the other side, you hear stories that speak of customer service employees having a terrible working experience. When a business gets customer service right, they stand out. Jay Steinfeld’s company, Blinds.com holds to high customer service standards. In fact, it was their excellent reputation for customer service that factored into Home Depot decision to acquire them. Their reputation in this area is not by accident. Jay Steinfeld talks about how this is something he has carried with him through all his years in business. To hear more about Jay’s lessons in customer service, make sure to catch this episode of Inspired Insider! Resources Mentioned on this episode Jay’s Twitter Page: twitter.com/blindscomceo Blind.com’s Facebook Page: facebook.com/Blindscom Blinds | Window Blinds and Shades | Custom Window Coverings Danny Sullivan Eric Ward Nick Usborne XPRIZE Proflowers Fedex Meineke Jay’s Inc articles: inc.com/author/jay-steinfeld Prison Entrepreneurship Program

Episode 52 - Evan Hackel discusses his book Ingaging Leadership and how to use a new approach to leading that builds excellence and organizational success. Evan works with some of the largest franchise systems in North America; Denny’s, Meineke, Häagen-Dazs, among others. Stay tuned after the interview for five action items to take advantage of the ideas and advice in this interview, and hear some bonus comments from Evan. Host, Kevin Craine   @Everyday_MBA

We are meeting with Dave Schafers of Meineke, Sr. VP of Business Development Driven Brands Inc.  Formerly known as the muffler repair experts, Meineke has evolved its menu of product offerings to meet the demands of the changing marketplace.  Formerly known as the muffler repair experts, Meineke has evolved its menu of product offerings to meet the demands of the changing marketplace. Today, the Charlotte-based franchise has emerged as the one-stop shop for tires, brake repairs, tune-ups, alignments, shocks and struts, routine maintenance and more. The brand evolution is paying off in a big way. The average age of cars on the road has climbed from 8.2 years in 2000 to 11.2 years in 2013, and general, non-warranty automotive repairs and maintenance is projected to cost consumers $1.6 billion in 2014.

Nach Fuhlen noch mehr dörfliches Leben, heute aus Sicht eines Bürgermeisters. Christoph Meineke ist zu Gast bei den Schönen Ecken. In einem Rundgang durch "seinen" Ort, Wennigsen bei Hannover geht es darum, wie man Bürgermeister wird und welche Möglichkeiten in dieser Position gegeben sind.

Nach Fuhlen noch mehr dörfliches Leben, heute aus Sicht eines Bürgermeisters. Christoph Meineke ist zu Gast bei den Schönen Ecken. In einem Rundgang durch "seinen" Ort, Wennigsen bei Hannover geht es darum, wie man Bürgermeister wird und welche Möglichkeiten in dieser Position gegeben sind.