Podcasts about memberships

In this episode of The Fierce Factor, I'm unpacking the truth about loyalty programs, and why so many in aesthetics are missing the mark. We've been sold the idea that memberships and loyalty programs are the secret to patient retention. But here's the reality: most are designed backwards. They rely on discounts, lock patients in with contracts, and create operational chaos — all while eroding profit and burning out your team. I'll share what the world's most trusted brands, think Costco, Starbucks, and Peloton,  understand about loyalty that most aesthetic practices overlook. You'll learn how to design programs that make patients feel invested, not obligated… and how to turn your existing community into a movement that fuels sustainable, cash-positive growth. If you're ready to move beyond cookie-cutter memberships and create real loyalty that lasts, you won't want to miss our upcoming free webinar, Founder Forum: Building Loyalty Programs That Actually Work, on October 29th. Join me and a panel of powerhouse female founders for 90 minutes of honest strategy and proven systems that are transforming practices across the country. Resources → Founder Forum: Building Loyalty Programs That Actually Work → Join the Fierce Factor Society → Follow Kaeli on Instagram: @kaeli.lindholm Additional Ways to Connect: Book a Discovery Call: Ready to scale with intention? Let's map out your next strategic move. KLC Consulting Website Kaeli on LinkedIn

Max and 99 are back this week for Show Notes; they start with a little pop culture music/movie talk, and transition into Unf*cker emails where they cover why the 1% doesn’t care if the economy is gutted, what figures you can trust from the Trump administration, Technocracy in Silicon Valley and a host of other things. Enjoy! Chapters Intro: 00:00:20 Emails: 00:27:51 Memberships: 01:24:16 Outro: 01:30:08 Resources The Baffler: The Substance Follow Us On Social: Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Leave a Review Become a UNFTR Member The Rewatchables: ‘Sneakers’ With Bill Simmons, Kyle Brandt, and Joanna Robinson Jacob Riis: How The Other Half Lives Climate Disruption: Lee Zeldin Cancer Gala Paris Marx New York Times: A Plea From Doctors: Cool It on the Supplements -- If you like #UNFTR, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify: unftr.com/rate and follow us on Facebook, Bluesky, TikTok and Instagram at @UNFTRpod. Visit us online at unftr.com. Join our Discord at unftr.com/discord. Become a member at unftr.com/memberships. Buy yourself some Unf*cking Coffee at shop.unftr.com. Visit our bookshop.org page at bookshop.org/shop/UNFTRpod to find the full UNFTR book list, and find book recommendations from our Unf*ckers at bookshop.org/lists/unf-cker-book-recommendations. Access the UNFTR Musicless feed by following the instructions at unftr.com/accessibility. Unf*cking the Republic is produced by 99 and engineered by Manny Faces Media (mannyfacesmedia.com). Original music is by Tom McGovern (tommcgovern.com). The show is hosted by Max and distributed by 99.Support the show: https://www.unftr.com/membershipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you've ever looked at your membership and thought: “This should be selling because people love it once they're inside…” … this first episode is for you. I unpack what's really going wrong in most membership funnels (even when the product is solid), and how to start building a sales system that brings in new members, reliably, and without you having to launch yourself into the ground. If you want more strategies on how to grow your membership adn fix your sales, sign up for my next live workshop here: https://scalingdeep.com/live/

If you're still duct-taping your business together with seven different tools, you're not running a business — you're running a full-time IT department. In this video, I'll show you exactly how FG Funnels replaced our entire tech stack, saved us hours every week, and helped us scale both my brick-and-mortar and online businesses faster than ever before. You'll see how we use FG Funnels for: ✅ Funnels and landing pages ✅ Email marketing & automations ✅ CRM and pipeline management ✅ Memberships and courses ✅ Appointment scheduling ✅ Reputation management & AI integration Whether you're running a local business, coaching program, or online service, this all-in-one sales and marketing platform can simplify everything and finally give you your time (and sanity) back.

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This episode features Kathy Cunningham, counselor and coach who works closely with parents who are struggling in relationships with their adult children. Kathy shares exhortation and encouragement both for parents as well as for adult children, and she gives us helpful framework for how to strengthen these relationships from a Christ-centered perspective. To learn more about Kathy and her ministry, click HERE.Become a friend of the podcast by subscribing! Our subscribers are invited to quarterly zoom calls with the hosts, and they have exclusive access through Patreon messages which allows them to ask questions and make suggestions for episodes. Subscribers are also automatically entered into drawings for free books and resources given away by our sponsors. But most importantly, for just $3 a month you become part of the family of friends that keep the Counsel for Life podcast going! Your small membership fee helps to cover the production costs encountered by hosting a free podcast. Thank you for choosing to become a friend of the podcast we are glad you are here and are grateful for you! (Memberships automatically renew each month and can be cancelled at any time.)To learn more, visit our website: www.counselforlifepodcast.com

Hello nerds.When I first started interviewing Scott Santens years ago during the Nerds for Yang era, he was one of the most relentless and articulate advocates for universal basic income (UBI) in America. Back then, it felt like the country was on the verge of something big. Andrew Yang was on the debate stage making “Freedom Dividend” a household phrase. Silicon Valley technologists were whispering about automation in the same breath as moral responsibility. Even Republican voters were entertaining the idea that direct cash transfers might be less bureaucratic and more empowering than sprawling social programs.Fast forward to 2025, and the conversation feels quieter. The pandemic-era stimulus checks are long gone. Washington has reverted to tribal warfare. Meanwhile, AI is advancing faster than anyone—maybe even Scott and Andrew —predicted. The irony is thick: the very forces that made UBI seem like a radical idea a decade ago are now transforming entire industries before our eyes. And yet, the movement feels stuck in neutral.So when Scott rejoined me on Nerds for Humanity this month from his new base in Washington, D.C., I wanted to know: What happened? Why did UBI lose its moment? And is there a realistic path back to the mainstream before millions of Americans get left behind?The Move to D.C. and the Lost MomentScott began by explaining why he left New Orleans for D.C. a few years ago. “It just seemed that UBI was really a bigger part of the conversation,” he said. “I thought if the Democrats came in again in 2024, I could actually get some traction.”He laughs a little when he says that now. “That didn't end up happening,” he admitted, reflecting on how the Biden reelection froze the kind of idea competition that defined 2020. “The big problem was that Biden decided to run again, and there was no primary process. Then suddenly Kamala comes in and still no primary process. So there was no ideas competition. We really missed out on that.”That lack of competition, Scott argues, has a ripple effect. Political movements thrive on moments of contrast, when new ideas bump up against old dogmas and voters are forced to re-evaluate assumptions. The 2020 race—with Yang, Sanders, Warren, and others pitching structural reforms—was one of those rare idea-rich moments. 2024, by comparison, was a desert.As Scott put it bluntly: “We were close enough to taste it during the pandemic. It really felt like we were actually on the cusp of doing a monthly cash payment that could change things. But none of that happened.”He's not wrong. The COVID checks were, in effect, a large-scale experiment in direct income support. Poverty temporarily plummeted. Families caught their breath. Consumer demand stayed strong. And then we let it all expire.AI Ate the Jobs While America SleptWhat's striking about this quiet period, as I noted to Scott, is that the threat he and Yang warned about—the automation of work—is no longer hypothetical. Knowledge worker jobs are being eaten by AI faster than policy debates can catch up.“I'm a parent of two teenagers,” I told him. “Other parents are starting to wonder if a computer science degree is still the golden ticket. Should we be preparing our kids to be plumbers instead?”Scott nodded grimly. “It's disheartening,” he said. “Now that these impacts are here… this is the stuff that we've been warning about. It's not a sudden thing, but it does seem to already be impacting the entry-level job market.”He pointed to a convergence of pressures: corporate hiring freezes driven by uncertainty around tariffs, companies experimenting with AI productivity tools, and executives under shareholder pressure to “do more with less.” The result: stagnating headcount even in high-growth sectors.“We don't really need people that we likely would have if AI had not been introduced,” he said. I observed from Silicon Valley, “What we're seeing right now is that companies can grow revenue while keeping headcount flat.”It's not a collapse. It's a quiet deceleration—a slow bleed. And that's arguably more dangerous because it doesn't provoke a policy response. There's no headline-grabbing “AI layoffs.” Just the invisible absence of opportunities for millions of new grads.Even top business schools are struggling to place students. “It's like the hardest market in years,” Scott said, and I agreed. “If we hit a recession,” he warned, “that's when all these businesses really lean into productivity. The recession ends, and they realize they don't need those people back.”That scenario—automation accelerated by economic downturn—is the nightmare UBI advocates have been predicting for over a decade. Each downturn becomes a ratchet that permanently eliminates another layer of middle-class work.The Automation MirageWhen politicians talk about “bringing manufacturing jobs back,” Scott and I get visibly frustrated. “I don't think people realize—you don't need that many people in those factories anymore,” I said.He reminded me of a chart he once published showing that U.S. manufacturing output is higher than ever, even though manufacturing employment has fallen dramatically. “We're manufacturing more than ever, we just have fewer jobs,” he said. “If we did reshoring, sure, we could manufacture even more, but jobs would continue going down.”I brought up a U.S. tech investor who recently toured Chinese EV plants. “He said the number of BYD employees per car is something like a fifth of what it is for Ford or GM,” I told Scott. “If we build plants here, we're not going to hire 20 people per car—we'll hire four or five.”Scott didn't hesitate: “Exactly. The only way to bring it back is to minimize labor. American labor is expensive. You can't both re-shore and keep the same job intensity.”Then he pivoted to a deeper critique of political dishonesty. “Trump sold a lot of people false hope,” he said. “He told them, ‘Once I negotiate these trade deals, everything's gonna be back to post–World War II full employment.' But that's a lie. We've heard that lie over and over again, even from people in the AI world. They say this will create more jobs than it displaces. Come on. We all know the realities.”This is the paradox of modern capitalism: productivity growth has decoupled from employment growth. We make more stuff with fewer people. And our political imagination hasn't caught up to that new reality.From Careers to Gigs: The New NormalScott traced this shift back decades. “We know what happened when we displaced people from manufacturing jobs—they went lower down the ladder into lower-paying work,” he said. “You went from careers to gig labor.”He rattled off examples that have become painfully familiar: “People now earn extra money by signing up for Uber, delivering food, DoorDashing. There's just a transformation of what employment even means.”In Scott's view, the only logical response to this is UBI. “You need to make sure everyone actually gets basic income,” he said. “That helps feed demand for new jobs. If people's incomes fall as a result of AI, demand falls. And when demand falls, the entire economy reorients.”He pointed to a staggering statistic: “Right now, the top 10% are buying half of everything produced and sold in the U.S. It's a very unequal consumption economy. The markets start ignoring the basic needs of people and reorient around luxury experiences.”That imbalance, he argued, isn't just economic—it's political. “It leads to people getting violent. It's key to the erosion of democracy.”The Coming Middle-Class AwakeningIf there's any silver lining, I said, it's that the pain is spreading up the income ladder.“I think it's going to affect a lot of middle-class and upper-middle-class people in a way it hasn't before,” I said. “When Andrew talked about truck drivers losing jobs, people thought, ‘My kid's going to college, they'll be fine.' Now they're realizing maybe not.”Scott agreed. “We just didn't realize how fast it would hit arts, music, images, and photos. I didn't think about that. It took me by surprise.”I added, “When he said doctors and lawyers, it felt far away. Now you're like—oh s**t—that's happening right now.”He laughed and I added more examples. “People are winning court cases using ChatGPT as their attorney. And with tools like Sora and Grok Imagine, you can generate realistic videos and images instantly. There's no ground truth anymore.”That last point hits hard. “You just give people a reason to doubt it,” Scott said. “You can have fake security cam footage of Sam Altman stealing something, and people will believe it. Or you can have real footage of Trump doing something, and people won't.”When truth itself becomes negotiable, democracy can't function. Evidence is the oxygen of public accountability. Once it's gone, all we have left are teams—and team loyalty.The Tariff FantasyThat team loyalty came up again when I told Scott about a debate I'd had with a MAGA relative in Florida. My brother argued that Trump's tariffs would pay for his tax cuts. Scott immediately laughed. “Even assuming that were true—which it's not—you're still taxing the working and middle class to pay for tax cuts for the rich,” he said.He broke it down simply: “It doesn't make any sense to say, ‘Tariff revenue will cover it.' Who covers the tariff revenue? It's the consumers. And yet people believe it.”Scott sees this as part of the broader epistemic collapse—people believing “whatever their team is saying,” no matter how illogical. “It's impressive in some ways,” I said. “You can propose policies that hurt your base and they'll cheer you for it.” He nodded. “Yeah. It's really frustrating.”UBI Research: Misunderstood and MisreportedI asked Scott about recent UBI research that some media outlets described as “disappointing.” His response was both sharp and nuanced.“Those weren't negative results,” he said. “They were null results.” He walked me through three often-cited studies: Baby's First Years, the Denver Homeless Pilot, and Sam Altman's Worldcoin/Overture experiment.“The key is to understand what's being tested,” he explained. “These weren't saturation pilots. They gave money to small groups of individuals. But real universal basic income changes communities. It creates new demand, new jobs, new dynamics.”He contrasted these with the Alaska Permanent Fund, which distributes oil dividends to every state resident annually. “In Alaska, we saw an overall increase in employment due to the dividend,” he said. “Some people worked less, but the spending created new jobs.”That's the essence of his argument: if you only study individuals, you miss the macro effects.He was especially skeptical of the way media covered the Baby's First Years study, which found no measurable difference in children's brain development after four years of $333 monthly payments. “That's a null result, not a failure,” Scott said. “It doesn't mean UBI doesn't work. It just means we didn't see differences yet. Impacts often show up later in life.”He also noted that measuring brain development via EEG scans is an odd and narrow metric. “Maybe families were happier. Maybe they bought what they needed. That still matters.”The Secret Study and New FrontiersScott hinted that a major new study is underway. “There's a study I can't talk about,” he said, smiling, “but it's looking at something no other experiment has looked at. I'm excited for those results.”He also mentioned Jeff Atwood (co-founder of Stack Overflow) is funding a $50 million set of county-level pilots, focusing on rural areas. “That's exciting,” Scott said. “It's a different political slice, and it's potentially saturation-like.”Globally, he's watching Thailand closely. “They announced they were going to do a negative income tax starting in 2027,” he said. “If that happens, they'd be the first country in the world to have a basic income guarantee. It could reduce poverty by over 90%.”Then he sighed. “But the day after they announced it, their prime minister got fired. So who knows.”ITSA Foundation: Building UBI From the Ground UpScott's not just theorizing anymore. His ITSA Foundation is taking action with two ambitious projects launching next year.First, the Bootstraps documentary series, which follows families receiving a basic income to humanize the policy through storytelling. “Storytelling is key,” he said. “People need to feel it, not just read data.”Second, the Comingle app, which will create what he calls “a small basic income floor of around $50 per week without waiting for government.”“You can create it yourself, through community pooling,” he said. “If Bill Gates joined Comingle and put 7% of his income in, everyone's income would go up. Don't worry about him getting $50 a week—everyone benefits.”It's the kind of practical experimentation the movement needs: bottom-up systems proving that shared prosperity can be engineered today, not someday.Reflections: The Hard Politics of Intelligent ReformAfter the interview ended, I stayed live on the stream to share a few personal reflections—some of them, frankly, tinged with frustration.I told my audience that I'm a believer in two three-letter acronyms: UBI and RCV (ranked choice voting). I have conviction that both are essential for a healthier democracy and a fairer economy. Yet it's maddening how little traction they get compared to what dominates our discourse.This morning, I argued politics with another MAGA acquaintance on WhatsApp. He was fired up about “the trans agenda” and “illegals.” When I asked what he thought about RCV or UBI, he admitted he didn't know what they were.And that, I said, is the tragedy. Many voters are animated by cultural wedge issues that barely affect their lives, while transformative structural reforms barely register. People will march for hours over trans athletes, but not over gerrymandering, open primaries, or the collapse of middle-class livelihoods.Maybe that's why Scott is investing in storytelling. “You have to boil this down into a bumper sticker,” I said. “Or a story.” Policy briefs won't cut through a media ecosystem optimized for outrage.It's sobering to realize how little energy we allocate to existential issues—like the sustainability of democracy or the viability of a middle-class life in an AI-driven economy—compared to the performative culture wars that dominate cable news.A Political System Addicted to DistractionI sometimes wonder if America is capable of solving long-term problems anymore. We have the tools and the talent, but not the attention span.We obsess over symbolic fights while the foundations rot. Closed primaries keep extremists in power. Gerrymandered districts ensure incumbents never lose. The electoral incentives all point toward division, not solutions.UBI and RCV are, in many ways, tests of whether we can think systemically again—about incentives, about fairness, about the structural forces shaping our future. And right now, the answer seems to be: not yet.As I told my audience, “It's sad that people will march for red-meat issues where government isn't even the decisive actor, while ignoring how broken the system itself has become.”The AI asteroid is heading straight for us. Millions of jobs—white-collar jobs—are on the chopping block. And neither party is talking seriously about it. Not Trump, not Schumer, not Newsom. Maybe Andrew Yang. Maybe Buttigieg. Maybe Bernie. But as a national conversation? Crickets.What's Next: Awakening or DenialMy optimism, if you can call it that, lies in inevitability. The pain will broaden until reform becomes unavoidable. Middle-class professionals will begin to experience the same precarity that working-class Americans have faced for decades.The good news is that when comfortable people get uncomfortable, politics shifts. The bad news is that it often takes crisis to get there.UBI isn't charity. It's infrastructure for an economy that no longer guarantees stability through employment. It's the plumbing of a post-industrial democracy.Scott put it best when he said: “You have to make sure everyone actually gets basic income so you have that cash. That can feed demand for new jobs. Without it, demand falls, inequality grows, and democracy erodes.”A Call to the NerdsAs we wrapped, I asked Scott how people could stay involved. “Sign up at ItsaFoundation.org,” he said. “Subscribe to the newsletter. Next year we'll have the Bootstraps docu-series, the Comingle app, and events across the country to organize communities.”I told him I'd be cheering him on. Because, frankly, the next five years are going to test whether America is still capable of rational self-government—or if we've outsourced that too.If you've made it this far into this post, you're probably one of the few people left who actually cares about data, ideas, and structural reform. You're a nerd. And that's a good thing.But as I told my audience at the end of the livestream: being a nerd isn't enough. We need to organize, support, and amplify. If we don't, the algorithms will drown out the quiet voices of reason.So if you value this kind of long-form conversation—the kind you won't find on cable news—please consider becoming a Nerds for Humanity YouTube channel member. Memberships help cover the operating costs of the livestream and keep these discussions going. Members also get shout-outs on every show as a thank-you for keeping independent, data-driven political analysis alive.And if you can't join as a member, the next best thing you can do is like, share, and comment. That helps the algorithm surface this content to others who might just be waking up to the same questions we've been asking for years.Bye nerds. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdsforhumanity.substack.com

In this episode we talk with Karrie Hahn, counselor and author of the book, Limping Heavenward: Living by Faith in Comprehensive and Chronic Suffering. Karrie speaks wisely and honestly about her own story of suffering and the ways in which God has spoken to her and shaped her through her suffering. She also shares encouragement for those who experience chronic suffering. Karrie's book has been a great help to many sufferers and those who help sufferers, so click HERE to find her book!Become a friend of the podcast by subscribing! Our subscribers are invited to quarterly zoom calls with the hosts, and they have exclusive access through Patreon messages which allows them to ask questions and make suggestions for episodes. Subscribers are also automatically entered into drawings for free books and resources given away by our sponsors. But most importantly, for just $3 a month you become part of the family of friends that keep the Counsel for Life podcast going! Your small membership fee helps to cover the production costs encountered by hosting a free podcast. Thank you for choosing to become a friend of the podcast we are glad you are here and are grateful for you! (Memberships automatically renew each month and can be cancelled at any time.)To learn more, visit our website: www.counselforlifepodcast.com

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Max and 99 are back to discuss headlines (AI, government shutdown, Hegseth speech + more) and recent Unf*cker feedback. Enjoy! Chapters Intro: 00:00:20 Emails: 00:46:56 Memberships: 01:40:10 Outro: 01:40:37 Resources Wired: Palantir Wants to Be a Lifestyle Brand Ed Zitron's Where's Your Ed At Track Star: Pete Alonso "Department of War:" Pete Hegseth FULL REMARKS at the WAR DEPARTMENT ADDRESS New York Times: Text of the Email That Pete Hegseth’s Mother Sent Him How I Built This: Bob's Red Mill: Bob Moore -- If you like #UNFTR, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify: unftr.com/rate and follow us on Facebook, Bluesky, TikTok and Instagram at @UNFTRpod. Visit us online at unftr.com. Join our Discord at unftr.com/discord. Become a member at unftr.com/memberships. Buy yourself some Unf*cking Coffee at shop.unftr.com. Visit our bookshop.org page at bookshop.org/shop/UNFTRpod to find the full UNFTR book list, and find book recommendations from our Unf*ckers at bookshop.org/lists/unf-cker-book-recommendations. Access the UNFTR Musicless feed by following the instructions at unftr.com/accessibility. Unf*cking the Republic is produced by 99 and engineered by Manny Faces Media (mannyfacesmedia.com). Original music is by Tom McGovern (tommcgovern.com). The show is hosted by Max and distributed by 99.Support the show: https://www.unftr.com/membershipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Love Island Games Season 2 is officially hot. Gelsey returns with a full recap of Episode 14, breaking down every twist, turn, and game-changing move from this high-stakes showdown. ⸻ Our New Home: UpAndAdamLive.com UP AND ADAM! Channel 2: youtube.com/@UpandAdamLive2 Podcast on Apple Podcasts: Up and Adam! Memberships & Perks: Join here ⸻ Follow Us on Socials Instagram ► @upandadamlive Facebook ► Up and Adam Live Twitter ► @upandadamlive TikTok ► @upandadamlive Merch Store: shop.upandadamlive.com Business Inquiries: info@upandadamlive.com ⸻ Disclaimer: The views expressed in this episode and on Up And Adam Live! are for entertainment purposes only. All content is protected under Fair Use (Copyright Act 1976). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, AmSpa founder and CEO Alex R. Thiersch, JD, speaks with Phil Sitter, founder and CEO of RepeatMD. Phil shares practical and tactical strategies to help independent med spas thrive in a consolidating industry, plus a sneak peek at RepeatMD V3 and the AI-powered tools reshaping patient engagement. Listen to hear: How consolidation is reshaping the med spa landscape and why patient experience is key. Institutions vs. Independents: how small practices can out-operationalize big chains. 7 practical strategies to immediately boost membership sales. How to motivate your team with visual goals and simple incentives. Why member value matters: rollovers, flexible benefits, and concierge-level personalization. How to overcome membership fatigue with smarter offerings like beauty banks. What's new in RepeatMD V3: a skincare marketplace and AI treatment advisors that personalize recommendations and close sales. Don't miss the Sell More This Holiday Season virtual event on October 21 at 5 PM ET, featuring expert speakers, tactical Q4 sales strategies, and over $100,000 in giveaways. Register now at repeatmd.com/sellmore. Download the free 25-page Membership Mastery Playbook built with top practices doing over $50,000/mo in membership sales. --- Music by Ghost Score

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Love Island Games Season 2 is heating up. The teams are battling it out and the brand-new Power Squad is shaking up the villa. Gelsey is back with a full recap of Episode 13, breaking down every twist, turn, and game-changing move from this high-stakes showdown. ⸻ Our New Home: UpAndAdamLive.com UP AND ADAM! Channel 2: youtube.com/@UpandAdamLive2 Podcast on Apple Podcasts: Up and Adam! Memberships & Perks: Join here ⸻ Follow Us on Socials Instagram ► @upandadamlive Facebook ► Up and Adam Live Twitter ► @upandadamlive TikTok ► @upandadamlive Merch Store: shop.upandadamlive.com Business Inquiries: info@upandadamlive.com ⸻ Disclaimer: The views expressed in this episode and on Up And Adam Live! are for entertainment purposes only. All content is protected under Fair Use (Copyright Act 1976). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

⚓ Welcome back to Anchor Watch! Jason and Gelsey are steering you straight into the Below Deck Mediterranean Season 10 Premiere! From the sleek new yacht to fresh crew drama and Captain Sandy's trademark leadership style, we're breaking down every minute Our New Home: UpAndAdamLive.com UP AND ADAM! Channel 2: youtube.com/@UpandAdamLive2 Podcast on Apple Podcasts: Up and Adam! Memberships & Perks: Join here Follow Us on Socials Instagram ► @upandadamlive Facebook ► Up and Adam Live Twitter ► @upandadamlive TikTok ► @upandadamlive

Most coaches and course creators think they have a traffic problem… But what they really have is a model problem. In this episode of The Expert Edge, I sit down with Valerie Feghali, founder of Wellness Pro Creative, who went from physical therapist to running a thriving membership with thousands of paying subscribers. We unpack: How niching down (to a “scary specific” audience) allowed Valerie to scale faster and attract higher-quality buyers. Why memberships are one of the most predictable ways to build recurring revenue without burning out creating endless new content. The simple paid ads funnel that pays for itself while warming up buyers for your higher-ticket programs. If you've ever wondered whether you should niche tighter, start a membership, or simplify your business model so it works without you glued to your laptop 24/7, this episode is for you. Listen now and discover how to turn your offer into a scalable, recurring-revenue machine. Check out Valerie's website here: https://wellnessvault.com/ [Applications are open] If you are an expert business owner making more than $300,000 per year, applications are open for Colin's Inner Circle Mastermind.  Check out the details here: https://training.colinboyd.co/inner-circle-mastermind-application Whether you're pivoting, scaling, or simply pausing to reflect this one's for you. PRE-ORDER BOOK BONUS: If you haven't pre-ordered my new published book One Presentation Away yet—this is the best time. You'll get my NEW PRE-ORDER BONUS “The Step-On-Stage Confidence Guide" - the exact process I use to get in state before presenting. Grab it now at https://onepresentationawaybook.com/ Discover how to authentically connect with your audience & fill your programs with a Conversion Story - Version 2.0 (AI Edition) is now available. https://www.conversionstoryformula.com Hit the "Follow" button so you don't miss an episode! Love this podcast? Write a review and give it a 5-star rating!  For all the show notes and links: https://www.expertedgepodcast.com/blog/episode288 Connect with Colin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colinboyd/  

Over the past few years, I've heard several people suggest that "blogging is dead." However, one of my favorite coaching clients earns her primary income from her blog and also hosts retreats and an annual conference for an entire community of food bloggers who earn an income from their blogging efforts. So I invited my client, Megan Porta, and asked her the question, "Can you still make money blogging in 2025?" Short answer: Yes. It's doable. It looks different than it did a decade ago. It requires real passion, patience, and a focus on what serves readers right now. Below are thorough show notes to meet you exactly where you are. If you want to start or revive a blog as a real income stream, these notes double as a step-by-step primer. What This Episode Covers Why blogging still pays when you pair patience with passion Megan has seen brand-new bloggers “crushing it.” The difference now is you cannot fake it. Your readers and Google both know when you do. Authenticity wins. The fastest realistic path to first income Join a quality ad network once your traffic qualifies. We name the two big players and their current thresholds. We also discuss why Google SEO and Pinterest are still the two traffic pillars that move the needle. Niching way down to win Broad “everything” blogs struggle today. Specific sub-niches serve specific people and get rewarded. Think “vegan cakes” instead of “vegan.” The love for your topic has to show up in every post. The collaboration playbook for early momentum Smart email list swaps. Contributing value inside the right Facebook groups without spamming. How one helpful post can put a niche creator “on the map” in months. Income beyond ads Digital products. Memberships. Sponsorships. How to think about affiliate income post-HCU and what still works if you are selective. Platform and tech choices that save you pain Why WordPress.org with solid hosting is still the move. Why a VPS and proactive security matter. Real-world cautionary tales about updates, backups, and malware. Key Takeaways and Insights 1) Yes, you can still get paid to blog. The bar is higher. If you bring patience and genuine expertise, you can absolutely build an income today. People starting in the last year or two are succeeding. The difference is the landscape. Authenticity and user value must drive your strategy. 2) Niche inside the niche Winning examples are laser-specific. Pick a tight segment of a larger category, then become unmistakably helpful to that reader. This is how you break through and build trust. 3) Traffic plan: SEO and Pinterest first To qualify for premium ad networks, prioritize traffic that comes from search and Pinterest. Current thresholds discussed in the episode: Mediavine at roughly 50,000 sessions per month and Raptive at roughly 100,000 pageviews per month. Build to those numbers, then let ad RPMs start compounding. 4) Collaboration without spam Use email list collaborations. Show up consistently inside large, topic-relevant Facebook groups. Earn trust by answering questions with real substance. This moves traffic quickly when your niche is dialed in. 5) Create on-topic, helpful content Google's Helpful Content updates pushed bloggers to stay tightly aligned with user intent. Keep posts on point for your niche. Tangential personal stories and off-topic content dilute perceived expertise and can hurt discoverability. 6) Monetization mix that works in 2025 Display Ads once you hit network thresholds. This becomes semi-passive as your library grows. Digital Products as quick wins: ebooks, guides, weekly prep plans. These are simple to produce and match your audience's immediate needs. Memberships if your audience is invested. Price points in food niches commonly range from about 5 to 20 dollars per month, often for ad-free experiences or exclusive content. Tech options include WordPress setups and hosted communities such as Circle, Skool, Slack, Discord, Mighty Networks, and niche tools like Member Kitchens. Sponsorships when you can articulate your audience's value. Niche reach can beat raw follower counts if you understand a sponsor's acquisition economics and lifetime value. Affiliate Income is trickier after recent updates. It can still work at higher commissions or with premium offers. Treat it as a supplemental play, not your core plan. 7) Stack the tech in your favor Choose WordPress.org for full control, proven SEO flexibility, and extensibility. Invest in good hosting. A VPS with strong uptime guarantees is worth it. Expect to pay roughly 89 to 150 dollars per month for reliability that protects your revenue. Treat security and backups as non-negotiables. Plugins and themes require regular updates. Malware exploits often come from simple neglect. Have a pro who can restore fast. This avoids losing days or weeks or years of content. Practical Playbook Phase 1. Choose a narrow niche and validate demand List ten posts your ideal reader would save today. Ensure all are tightly aligned with one outcome your niche cares about. Keep stories and extras on-topic so Google sees topical authority. Phase 2. Protect the asset Run WordPress.org on a reliable VPS and keep everything updated. Assign backups and security to a pro so you do not risk outages or data loss. Phase 3. Build a traffic engine Publish high-quality posts that answer exact questions your audience asks. Optimize for search and create Pinterest assets for each post. Aim for Mediavine or Raptive thresholds to unlock ad revenue. Phase 4. Accelerate through collaboration Join large, relevant Facebook groups. Contribute substantial answers that stand on their own. Start tasteful email list collaborations for quick, qualified traffic. Phase 5. Layer monetization Add an easy digital product that solves a specific use case. Test a simple membership once engagement is strong. Pitch sponsors when you can quantify your audience's fit and value. About My Guest Megan Porta has been blogging since 2010 and runs Eat Blog Talk, a podcast and community that supports food bloggers who want to grow and monetize. She is a strong voice for focus, patience, and authenticity in a space that has evolved dramatically. Resources Mentioned Megan's sites: PipAndEbby.com and EatBlogTalk.com. Megan welcomes follow-up questions at megan@eatblogtalk.com. Ad networks: Mediavine, Raptive, once you meet their traffic thresholds. Community and membership tools: Circle, Skool, Slack, Discord, Mighty Networks, Member Kitchens. Platform: WordPress.org with quality hosting and a VPS. I'm Here To Help! If you want help in building your own online business, send me a short note about your business dream and where you feel stuck. 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From Divinely Uninspired Episode 77 -  Navigating Faith Journeys and Church Membership Controversies Join Paul, Jeremy, and Penny from Journey Church's 'Divinely Uninspired' podcast as they discuss their personal faith journeys, church experiences, and the concept of church membership. They tackle the challenges and transformations in their faith, touching on childhood teachings, questioning, and the evolution of belief systems. The episode also delves into Journey Church's unique stance on not having traditional church memberships and the reasoning behind it. Discover why contextual understanding of biblical stories is essential and how Journey Church aims to make faith accessible to everyone. 00:00 Welcome to the Divinely Uninspired Podcast 00:50 Discussing Our Personal Faith Journeys 03:35 Questioning and Growing in Faith 05:54 Challenges and Changes in Belief 06:55 The Role of Church and Community 12:54 Church Membership and Its Implications 14:12 Tithing and Church Membership Issues 15:03 Questioning the Concept of Church Membership 16:24 Journey's Approach to Church Membership 17:43 Challenges and Criticisms of Traditional Church Practices 20:26 The Evolution and Origins of Church Practices 24:49 Encouragement to Explore Faith and Bible Context 26:11 Upcoming Events and Final Thoughts

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For those of you who follow what's happening in the biblical counseling world, you may have heard some discouraging things. In this very special extended episode, we talk with leaders of biblical counseling organizations about the encouraging things happening in the biblical counseling movement. We hear honest conversation from Jonathan Holmes (interim director of the Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation), Curtis Solomon (executive director of the Biblical Counseling Coalition), and Shauna Van Dyke (executive director of the Association of Biblical Counselors). This episode is sure to encourage you and prompt you to pray for those who are serving in counseling ministries all over the world!Learn more about the Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation by clicking HERE.Learn more about CCEF's upcoming conference by clicking HERE.Learn more about the Biblical Counseling Coalition by clicking HERE.Learn more about the Biblical Counseling Coalition's Global Summit by clicking HERE.Learn more about Curtis Solomon's Sentinel Institute by clicking HERE.Learn more about the Association of Biblical Counselors by clicking HERE.Learn more about ABC's national conference by clicking HERE.Learn more about the Speak the Truth podcast by clicking HERE.Become a friend of the podcast by subscribing! Our subscribers are invited to quarterly zoom calls with the hosts, and they have exclusive access through Patreon messages which allows them to ask questions and make suggestions for episodes. Subscribers are also automatically entered into drawings for free books and resources given away by our sponsors. But most importantly, for just $3 a month you become part of the family of friends that keep the Counsel for Life podcast going! Your small membership fee helps to cover the production costs encountered by hosting a free podcast. Thank you for choosing to become a friend of the podcast we are glad you are here and are grateful for you! (Memberships automatically renew each month and can be cancelled at any time.)To learn more, visit our website: www.counselforlifepodcast.com

On this week's episode: Daisy Pearce vs Mick Stinear Do some clubs want a floating fixture? Do women have to wait to 300 games to get life membership AND Lily Mithen plays her old team this week! GUEST: Gold Coast Suns midfielder, Lily MithenTo get in touch on Instagram follow georgie_parker19 and sarah___burt, or EMAIL at aflw.weekly@nine.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Since 2003, the Clark Planetarium has sparked curiosity and a love of learning about space and science. Through immersive theaters, a variety of exhibits, and engaging programs, it invites visitors of all ages to explore and better understand the universe. Director, Duke Johnson, joins us with more. Duke Johnson: At Clark Planetarium, we believe the universe belongs to everyone. That's why we open our doors wide with free exhibits, affordable dome and IMAX shows, and hands-on experiences that welcome every curious mind. We've seen the magic that happens when a child holds a moon rock or watches Saturn's rings appear through a telescope for the first time — it's the moment learning becomes a passion. Memberships help make moments like that possible. Our work stretches far beyond our walls, partnering with schools, community groups, and neighborhoods to bring science into daily life. Because science isn't just about stars and planets — it's about problem-solving, creativity, and understanding the world around us. The Planetarium is a gathering place for inspiration and connection. When you become a member, you help to keep science accessible for everyone — while enjoying special opportunities to explore even more of the universe with us. Derek Miller: To check out current exhibits and upcoming events visit SaltLakeCounty.gov/Clark-Planetarium. Explore membership options to enjoy exclusive perks while helping inspire curiosity and lifelong learning about space and science in our community. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 9/22/25

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If you've ever hidden in a dark room with an ice pack wondering, “Am I falling apart?”—you're not. In this straight-talk episode, Dr. Danielle explains why perimenopause migraines are not random: they're the outcome of inflammation patterns—estrogen fluctuation, histamine sensitivity, liver backlog, gut dysfunction, and blood-sugar swings. Learn why quick fixes (Topamax, Imitrex, pellets, “biohacks”) miss the root, and how a faith-rooted, functional roadmap brings relief that lasts. You'll hear the exact phased approach inside The Wilderness of Wellness—drainage first, then gut, blood sugar, nervous system, and finally hormone support—so your body responds the way God designed: with order, wisdom, and healing.Ready to stop white-knuckling through headaches? Join The Wilderness of Wellness or book concierge care—links in the show notes.SERVICES & MEMBERSHIPS:$7 Mentorship: How to Fix Your Energy, Cravings, and Mood in Just One Day

Worried about your KDP Select reads dropping to zero? Some authors are reporting strange behavior inside Kindle Unlimited, while a major AI lawsuit involving $1.5 billion hits a possible roadblock. Plus, new tools for library discoverability, podcast interviews that don't sell books, and surprising updates from the review and marketing world. It's a packed week of self-publishing news you don't want to miss. The Final 3 Kickstarter - https://DaleLinks.com/Kickstarter KDP Community: KENP Reads Dropped to Zero Since Aug 14 — Anyone Else? - https://www.kdpcommunity.com/s/question/0D5at00000OJ6NTCA1/kenp-reads-dropped-to-zero-since-aug-14-anyone-else?language=en_US&t=1757978262334 Anthropic Lawsuit: Judge Is Unhappy about the Details of $1.5 Billion Settlement (source: The Bottom Line) - https://janefriedman.com/the-bottom-line-janes-publishing-industry-newsletter/  Books by Bots - https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2025/09/02/books-by-bots/  ALLi Podcast: Libby App Releases Inspire Me AI Tool - https://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-inspire-me/  Writer Beware: Protecting Intellectual Property: What Writers Need to Know About Copyright - https://writerbeware.blog/2025/09/12/protecting-intellectual-property-what-writers-need-to-know-about-copyright/  The Jay Shetty Effect (Or Lack Thereof) - https://michelleglogovac.substack.com/p/the-jay-shetty-effect-or-lack-thereof  ProWritingAid: Novel November - https://dalelinks.com/novnov (affiliate link) Get Authentic Book Reviews - https://GetAuthenticBookReviews.com  Why Most Authors Waste Their Back Matter (and How to Fix It) - https://youtu.be/UgQNGZgOiQw?si=-gjXpu1Y98z8q4gr  SPTT 094 – Mastering Self-Publishing and Starting Over with Fiction - https://youtu.be/ceZdgmTZtcc?si=dZluHaCnEV6L2tmx  Tertulia for Authors - http://DaleLinks.com/Tertulia (affiliate link) Book Marketing that Works: Insights from Dale L. Roberts - https://streamyard.com/watch/ujr67ajAi499  ALLi's 2025 Author Income Survey - https://allianceindependentauthors.org/survey Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com Subscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp  Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships  Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord  Check out my main YouTube channel  - https://www.youtube.com/@dalelroberts My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks Wanna tip me? Visit https://dalelroberts.gumroad.com/coffee. Where noted, some outbound links financially benefit the channel through affiliate programs. I only endorse programs, products, or services I use and can stand confidently behind. These links do not affect your purchase price and greatly helps to building and growing this channel. Thanks in advance for understanding! - Dale L. Roberts

I'm so excited to share that l've officially become a YouTube Partner! This wouldn't have been possible without all of your love and support-thank you from the bottom of my heart.Now, I'm taking things to the next level with channel memberships! By becoming a member, you'll unlock exclusive perks like behind-the-scenes content, early access to videos, special badges, and more. Watch this video to see what perks YOU get! + Join here: Membershipshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf0jNvz4d9ko9ZwoMds6H3g/joinYour support helps me keep creating the fashion try-ons, self-care tips, and lifestyle content you love.Thank you for being such an amazing part of this journey-I can't wait to keep growing with you all! 

Memberships and private communities are definitely on the rise, but should you be building your own?As the noise on social media continues to grow, private communities offer a place to go deeper, provide a higher level of value and monetize what you are doing online. In this episode Kristina and Maria are talking about their own experiences being in private communities, running a membership and who should (and shouldn't) build a paid community.You'll also hear their hot takes on monetization, pricing strategies, how to avoid overwhelm, and why a good community is never about just showing up—it's about truly pouring in.This episode is for you if:You've been thinking about launching a membership or private group.You're feeling frustrated with your social media reach and craving deeper connections.You want to know what actually makes a private community work.You're looking for a more sustainable (and joyful!) way to serve your audience.Private communities are here to stay, is one a fit for you? Ready to be part of a community that supports your growth? Join us at The Social Business Club and use the code PODCAST for your first month for just $1.Mentioned in the Episode:The Ops ShopOur Journey As Amazon AffiliatesHow To Leverage Your Audience Today with Affiliate MarketingRetention PointSend me a text!Support the showFor Your Information: • Host your podcast on Buzzsprout! •Use Code ‘PODCAST' For Your First Month For $1 Inside The Social Business Club • Join our favourite scheduling platform Later • FLODESK Affiliate Code | 50% off your first year! Don't forget to come say hi to us on Instagram @thesocialsnippet, join the Weekly Snippet or follow us on any social media platform! Website . Instagram . Facebook . Linkedin

Sick of gimmicky “drawn from a hat” texts and Starbucks gift-card blasts? Your audience is too. In this episode, Michael breaks down the LEADS Method: a human, no-BS reactivation system that's driven 60 - 70% reply rates, closed 17 clients from a dormant list, and added $52K in ARR in days…without sounding like a robot.What you'll learn:Why automation fatigue is killing your reactivation campaignsThe LEADS MethodThe exact “perks” message to start real conversations (copy/paste)How to segment offers so they actually match what people wantedSimple booking closes that fill your calendar (no fake urgency)___________________________________________________________________________________________

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In this episode we talk with Lainey Greer, founder of Your Body Matters and the creator of Understand Healthy and The Bible and Your Body. She has a deep passion for Christian theology and how we steward our bodies, aiming to equip believers with practical tools to glorify God in their physical health. Lainey shares wisdom to help us understand a biblical perspective on the body, as well as the basics of wellness.With a background in exercise science (from the University of Texas), Christian leadership (from Dallas Theological Seminary), and systematic theology (from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary), Lainey brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her work. In addition to over 20 years of personal training experience, she's spent a decade working in the church. Lainey is also the author of Struggling with Body Image: Seeing What God Sees and Be Well: Learning to Steward Your Health. Her upcoming books include, A Teen's Guide to Eating Disorders: Hope for Your Struggle, and more. She also writes the Forsaken Body blog. When she's not writing, Lainey speaks at various events, addressing topics like theology, gender, body image, and burnout. She's also developed Embodied Care Workshops to help ministry workers care for both the body and soul of those they serve.Find her at https://yourbodymatters.org/Become a friend of the podcast by subscribing! Our subscribers are invited to quarterly zoom calls with the hosts, and they have exclusive access through Patreon messages which allows them to ask questions and make suggestions for episodes. Subscribers are also automatically entered into drawings for free books and resources given away by our sponsors. But most importantly, for just $3 a month you become part of the family of friends that keep the Counsel for Life podcast going! Your small membership fee helps to cover the production costs encountered by hosting a free podcast. Thank you for choosing to become a friend of the podcast we are glad you are here and are grateful for you! (Memberships automatically renew each month and can be cancelled at any time.)To learn more, visit our website: www.counselforlifepodcast.com

Peptides aren't a shortcut—they're a strategy. In this straight-talk episode, Dr. Danielle pulls the mystery out of peptide therapy: what peptides are (and aren't), who they help, why timing matters, and how foundations like drainage, blood sugar, gut health, and nervous system support make all the difference. You'll hear real-life examples (including a client who finally “felt the needle move”) and get clarity on GLP-1s (semaglutide, tirzepatide), BPC-157, KPV, TB-500, oral vs. injectable options, and why coaching + accountability prevent backfires. Faith-rooted, no-nonsense, and fully supportive—this is your roadmap to using powerful tools the way God designed your body to respond: with wisdom, order, and results.CTA: Ready to stop guessing? Join The Wilderness of Wellness for coaching, foundations, and strategic support—or book concierge care with Dr. Danielle. Links in show notes.SERVICES & MEMBERSHIPS:$7 Mentorship: How to Fix Your Energy, Cravings, and Mood in Just One Day

If you're a physician with at least 5 years of experience looking for a flexible, non-clinical, part-time medical-legal consulting role… ...Dr. Armin Feldman's Medical Legal Coaching program will guarantee to add $100K in additional income within 12 months without doing any expert witness work. Any doctor in any specialty can do this work. And if you don't reach that number, he'll work with you for free until you do, guaranteed. How can he make such a bold claim? It's simple, he gets results…  Dr. David exceeded his clinical income without sacrificing time in his full-time position. Dr. Anke retired from her practice while generating the same monthly consulting income.  And Dr. Elliott added meaningful consulting work without lowering his clinical income or job satisfaction. So, if you're a physician with 5+ years of experience and you want to find out exactly how to add $100K in additional consulting income in just 12 months, go to arminfeldman.com.                                                          =============== Learn the business and management skills you need by enrolling in the University of Tennessee Physician Executive MBA program at nonclinicalphysicians.com/physicianmba. Get the FREE GUIDE to 10 Nonclinical Careers at nonclinicalphysicians.com/freeguide. Get a list of 70 nontraditional jobs at nonclinicalphysicians.com/70jobs.                                                                                                 =============== In this solo episode, I trace how educational resources for physicians seeking career diversification and income alternatives have evolved. When I launched the podcast eight years ago, few training options existed for doctors exploring nonclinical paths or side hustles. I share my own journey from medical director roles to CMO positions to urgent care investment and highlight how today's landscape is filled with high-quality programs led by physicians who've made similar transitions. I review specific options that have proven helpful to my listeners, including Dr. Heather Fork's résumé and LinkedIn courses, Dr. Gretchen Green's Expert Witness Startup School, real estate investing programs, and the RAL Room Mastermind for residential assisted living. I also discuss my $100,000 investment in a real estate syndication that originated through one of these programs. This episode covers program highlights, costs, enrollment periods, and my affiliate relationships, providing physicians with clear next steps to diversify income and reduce dependence on traditional practice. You'll find links mentioned in the episode at nonclinicalphysicians.com/best-courses-and-memberships/

Max and 99 jump in for another edition of Show Notes, covering headlines and some recent Unf*cker feedback. Enjoy! Chapters Intro: 00:00:20 Headlines: 00:26:07 Emails: 00:33:02 Memberships: 00:53:09 Outro: 00:53:25 Resources Sign the Petition To Stop the Senate From Passing These Bills Max for MTN: Trump makes FATAL MOVE that Instantly RUINS LABOR DAY The Guardian: Florida to end vaccine mandates for children as state’s surgeon general likens them to ‘slavery’ Politico: Poll: California Democrats like Gavin Newsom over Kamala Harris in 2028 Quinn Slobodian: Hayek's Bastards: Race, Gold, Iq, and the Capitalism of the Far Right I Am Leg Chloe Sorvino: Raw Deal: Hidden Corruption, Corporate Greed, and the Fight for the Future of Meat Unf*cker Recommendations Carlota Perez: Technological Revolutions and Financial Capital: The Dynamics of Bubbles and Golden Ages UNFTR Resources Video: Journalist Exposes Dark Money on the Left Video: Democrats fight back with California redistricting plan Californication: F*cking Around with our Biggest Economy. -- If you like #UNFTR, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify: unftr.com/rate and follow us on Facebook, Bluesky, TikTok and Instagram at @UNFTRpod. Visit us online at unftr.com. Join our Discord at unftr.com/discord. Become a member at unftr.com/memberships. Buy yourself some Unf*cking Coffee at shop.unftr.com. Visit our bookshop.org page at bookshop.org/shop/UNFTRpod to find the full UNFTR book list, and find book recommendations from our Unf*ckers at bookshop.org/lists/unf-cker-book-recommendations. Access the UNFTR Musicless feed by following the instructions at unftr.com/accessibility. Unf*cking the Republic is produced by 99 and engineered by Manny Faces Media (mannyfacesmedia.com). Original music is by Tom McGovern (tommcgovern.com). The show is hosted by Max and distributed by 99.Support the show: https://www.unftr.com/membershipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For years, memberships were considered a “downsell” - a place to stash people who couldn't afford your high ticket offer. But in today's market, simplicity, low risk, convenience, and trust are what drive most buying decisions, especially when people are brand new to your brand and ecosystem: which is why this new million-dollar membership model is exploding. In this episode of The Kelly Roach Show, Kelly breaks down exactly how to craft a powerful trust-building offer that actually accelerates high-ticket sales. You'll learn how to design a membership that gets quick wins in 30 days, nurtures your best buyers, and fuels multiple revenue streams across your business. You'll discover: Why passive membership models aren't effective The 3 essential elements of designing a membership for premium clients How to engineer a quick win within 30 days to build trust and move members into your upsell machine Timestamps 1:17 – The rise of subscription growth and why memberships are exploding 2:44 – Dream 1000 + Miracle Hour: the foundation of the new model 3:44 – Why “downsell” style memberships are failing today 5:08 – Why memberships make sense as a first step for your high-ticket buyer 7:00 – How to design your membership for a 30-day quick win 11:19 – Core differentiators of a highly effective and profitable membership 13:25 – Turning your membership into a million-dollar business (and beyond) Resources: Join The Virtual Business School membership for real-time, hands-on business growth support- all for just $59/month, no contract! https://go.virtualbusinessschool.com/virtualbusinessschool-page-3054    Follow Kelly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyroachofficial/           Follow Kelly on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kelly.roach.520/      Connect with Kelly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyroachint/     

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Welcome to Season 5! In this first episode of the season, we'll talk about how we can work through the fears we sometimes experience when we are trying to implement a new skill in counseling. Whether you're a new counselor or a seasoned one, you will benefit from these tools to help you serve your counselees and stay grounded in truth. If you're not a counselor, we still encourage you to listen. These tools for facing our fears will be useful in many spheres - parenting, work, and personal relationships! Become a friend of the podcast by subscribing! Our subscribers are invited to quarterly zoom calls with the hosts, and they have exclusive access through Patreon messages which allows them to ask questions and make suggestions for episodes. Subscribers are also automatically entered into drawings for free books and resources given away by our sponsors. But most importantly, for just $3 a month you become part of the family of friends that keep the Counsel for Life podcast going! Your small membership fee helps to cover the production costs encountered by hosting a free podcast. Thank you for choosing to become a friend of the podcast we are glad you are here and are grateful for you! (Memberships automatically renew each month and can be cancelled at any time.)To learn more, visit our website: www.counselforlifepodcast.com

In this episode, Dr. Danielle gets real about a topic too many Christian women silently carry: codependency. If you've ever lost sleep over someone else's choices, kept quiet to “keep the peace,” or felt guilty for taking care of yourself, this conversation is for you. Dr. Danielle unpacks what codependency really is—not just an addiction issue, but a pattern of self-neglect disguised as love. Learn how it shows up in your body, why it keeps you from healing, and how to start reclaiming your God-given identity.This isn't about quick fixes. It's about breaking free from bondage, choosing truth over people-pleasing, and learning to live whole and free in Christ.SERVICES & MEMBERSHIPS:$7 Mentorship: How to Fix Your Energy, Cravings, and Mood in Just One Day

Objections aren't rejection; they're opportunities waiting for the right response.Welcome to the Gym Marketing Made Simple podcast, your go-to resource for the strategies that boutique gyms need to thrive.Episode HighlightsHandling objections in gym sales is not a setback, but rather a normal part of the sales process. This episode explains how to respond with confidence, address common concerns such as price or hesitation, and prepare your sales team to close more memberships without coming across as pushy.Key InsightsWhy objections should be seen as opportunities, not roadblocksHow to respond to common concerns like “I need to talk to my spouse” or “I need to think about it”The role of role-playing in strengthening sales conversationsHow preparation builds confidence and increases conversion ratesWhy most objections can be overcome with the right approach.Episode Chapters00:00 Intro00:50 Objection Handling in Gym MarketingCall to ActionIf this episode helped, share it with a teammate or friend in the industry who could benefit from stronger sales conversations.Supporting Information

Join Rich, Matt, and Garret on the Dynasty Nerds Dynasty Fantasy Football Podcast predicting 2025's Top 12 TEs. Bold rankings include Brock Bowers, George Kittle, Trey McBride, David Njoku, Evan Engram, Tucker Kraft, T.J. Hockenson, Sam LaPorta, Travis Kelce, Mark Andrews, Dalton Kincaid, Hunter Henry, Kyle Pitts, and Zach Ertz. Debates on rookie impacts, target shares in crowded offenses, regression risks, and value buys like Njoku/Kraft. Use "NERDS30" for 30% off of Memberships! Fantasy Roster Rescue: Get your Roster Rescued! FFPC: Use promo code “NERDS” to receive $25 off any dynasty entry or dynasty orphan Sign Up Here!FastDraft: Download and deposit $10 using code NERDS on the FastDraft app and join your first draft to be eligible for a free one-year full bundle membership at Dynasty Nerds (new members only). FastDraft will match your deposit up to $50. Draft best ball teams in under 5 minutes! Keywords: dynasty fantasy football, 2025 tight end ranking, top 12 tes, brock bowers, george kittle, trey mcbride, david njoku, evan engram, tucker kraft, tj hockenson, sam laporta, travis kelce, mark andrews, dalton kincaid, hunter henry, kyle pitts, zach ertz, dynasty nerds podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Rich, Matt, and Garret on the Dynasty Nerds Dynasty Fantasy Football Podcast, predicting 2025's top 12 WRs. Rankings include Ja'Marr Chase (WR1 consensus), Justin Jefferson, CeeDee Lamb, Malik Nabers, Nico Collins, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Drake London, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Brian Thomas Jr., AJ Brown, Puka Nacua, Ladd McConkey, Garrett Wilson, Tee Higgins. Debates on target shares, volume in pass-heavy offenses, regression risks (Puka Nacua with Davante Adams), and sneaky risers like Calvin Ridley, DK Metcalf, Marvin Harrison Jr., Terry McLaurin, Jaylen Waddle, Rashee Rice, Tetairoa McMillan, Mike Evans, Ricky Pearsall, Rome Odunze, DJ Moore, Xavier Worthy, and Josh Downs. Use "NERDS30" for 30% off of Memberships! Fantasy Roster Rescue: Get your Roster Rescued! FFPC: Use promo code “NERDS” to receive $25 off any dynasty entry or dynasty orphan Sign Up Here!FastDraft: Download and deposit $10 using code NERDS on the FastDraft app and join your first draft to be eligible for a free one-year full bundle membership at Dynasty Nerds (new members only). FastDraft will match your deposit up to $50. Draft best ball teams in under 5 minutes! Keywords: dynasty fantasy football, top 12 WRs, 2025 wr rankings, top 12 WRs, jamarr chase, justin jefferson, ceedee lamb, malik nabers, nico collins, jaxon smith-njigba, drake london, amon-ra st brown, brian thomas jr, aj brown, puka nacua, ladd mcconkey, garrett wilson, tee higgins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special anniversary episode, I take a deep dive into what the future might hold for the membership industry over the next decade.Drawing from my experience and industry insights, I explore how foundational principles will persist even as we face seismic changes driven by technology, consumer expectations, and a rapidly evolving online landscape.I address the challenges and opportunities that come with AI, the need for community-centric memberships, and how to futureproof your business in the face of increased competition and commoditization of content.If you want to stay ahead in the membership world, this episode is packed with the big-picture thinking you'll need.In this episode:What key industry shifts are redefining the membership landscape as we look ahead to the next ten years?How will artificial intelligence impact the creation, delivery, and perceived value of membership content?What are the foundational principles that will remain essential for long-term membership success?Why is building community, personal connections, and trust more critical than ever for thriving memberships in the future?Key Quotes & Takeaways:"Knowledge and content can no longer be your selling point. You should not be aiming to be the Netflix of your industry. If you're trying to be the Netflix of yoga, the Netflix of marketing, the Netflix of drumming, you, your business will die within the next decade because content is becoming so, so over commoditized, it's becoming so accessible and there is so much slop, there is so much to wade through and your audience isn't always going to know the difference in quality and it's not always going to be able to care.""If you can find ways to shorten the path between problem and solution, to remove friction and deliver real tangible results, you're going to be more likely to succeed over the next decade.""Whereas I think quite often we've always jealously guarded our audience, like we don't want our audience to hear from anyone else who has too much expertise or might, might take their dollars away from us or anything like that. I think people are really, really going to tap into the power of collaboration even more than they ever have."Thank You For ListeningWe really appreciate you choosing to listen to us and for supporting the podcast. We would be eternally grateful if you would consider taking a minute or two to leave an honest review and rating for the show. They're extremely helpful when it comes to reaching our audience and we read each and every one personally!Finally, don't forget to subscribe to the podcast to make sure that you never miss an episode.

Max and 99 are back at it for another edition of Show Notes! They cover a few trending headlines plus Trump Stablecoin ep. feedback, and have an unnecessarily long conversation about soap. Enjoy! Chapters Intro: 00:00:20 Headlines: 00:12:14 Episode Feedback: 00:51:32 Memberships: 01:25:42 Outro: 01:30:12 Headlines New York Times: Cracker Barrel’s New Modern Logo and Aesthetic Become a Political Rorschach Test The Guardian: Target CEO steps down as company faces weak sales and customer boycott CNBC: Former Walmart U.S. CEO Bill Simon questions stock drop: ‘It was about as good of a quarter as any retailer could have in any environment’ The Guardian: CEO-to-worker pay gap surges to 632 to 1 at US’s lowest-paying large firms, study shows USA Today: Eric Adams adviser accused of bribery after giving reporter cash inside potato chip bag New York Times: Goodbye, $165,000 Tech Jobs. Student Coders Seek Work at Chipotle Resources UNFTR Resources Environment The Bulwark: Is Tim Miller closer to endorsing Zohran Mamdani than Hakeem Jeffries is? Petition: Stop Trump's USD1 Stablecoin Video, Max for MTN: Trump’s SHADOW CRYPTO Network is WORSE Than You Think Video: Trump's Crypto Scheme MUST Be Stopped Episode: Trump is Looting the Treasury. Congress: S.394 - GENIUS Act of 2025 Congress: H.R.3633 - Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 Congress: H.R.1919 - Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act Molly White Citation Needed Molly White on Bluesky -- If you like #UNFTR, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify: unftr.com/rate and follow us on Facebook, Bluesky, TikTok and Instagram at @UNFTRpod. Visit us online at unftr.com. Join our Discord at unftr.com/discord. Become a member at unftr.com/memberships. Buy yourself some Unf*cking Coffee at shop.unftr.com. Visit our bookshop.org page at bookshop.org/shop/UNFTRpod to find the full UNFTR book list, and find book recommendations from our Unf*ckers at bookshop.org/lists/unf-cker-book-recommendations. Access the UNFTR Musicless feed by following the instructions at unftr.com/accessibility. Unf*cking the Republic is produced by 99 and engineered by Manny Faces Media (mannyfacesmedia.com). Original music is by Tom McGovern (tommcgovern.com). The show is hosted by Max and distributed by 99.Support the show: https://www.unftr.com/membershipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 Start 03:18 Top 6 RBs 18:34 FFPC & FastDraft 22:10 Top 12 RBs 31:12 Roster Rescue 31:44 Top 12 RBs Cont. Join Rich, Matt, and Garret on the Dynasty Nerds Dynasty Fantasy Football Podcast as they predict the top 12 fantasy football RBs for the 2025 season. Dive into bold rankings, debates, and analysis on stars like Bijan Robinson (consensus RB1), Jahmyr Gibbs, Christian McCaffrey, Saquon Barkley, Ashton Jeanty, De'Von Achane, Derrick Henry, Jonathan Taylor, Josh Jacobs, Bucky Irving, TreVeyon Henderson, and Omarion Hampton. Discuss workload projections, touchdown regression (e.g., James Cook's 19 TDs), rookie upside (Henderson at RB7 for Rich), passing game involvement, and team contexts like Baltimore's run-heavy scheme for Henry or Miami's efficiency for Achane. It's almost time for game 1 of the 2025 NFL Season... Be sure to get these top 12 fantasy football RBs on your fantasy team! Use "NERDS30" for 30% off of Memberships! Fantasy Roster Rescue: Get your Roster Rescued! FFPC: Use promo code “NERDS” to receive $25 off any dynasty entry or dynasty orphan Sign Up Here!FastDraft: Download and deposit $10 using code NERDS on the FastDraft app and join your first draft to be eligible for a free one-year full bundle membership at Dynasty Nerds (new members only). FastDraft will match your deposit up to $50. Draft best ball teams in under 5 minutes! Keywords: dynasty fantasy football, 2025 rb predictions, top 12 running backs, bijan robinson, jahmyr gibbs, christian mccaffrey, saquon barkley, ashton jeanty, devon achane, derrick henry, jonathan taylor, josh jacobs, bucky irving, treveyon henderson, omarion hampton, dynasty nerds podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

00:00 Start 05:42 Top 3 QBs 12:07 Top 6 QBs for Fantasy Football 24:10 FastDraft & FFPC 27:09 Top 8 38:16 Top 10 46:06 Roster Rescue 46:38 Top 12 Join Rich, Matt, and Garret on the Dynasty Nerds Fantasy Football Podcast as they predict the top 12 QBs for the 2025 season. Dive into rankings, bold takes, and analysis on stars like Jayden Daniels (Rich's QB1 and MVP pick), Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow, Jalen Hurts, Jordan Love, Brock Purdy, Patrick Mahomes, Dak Prescott, Baker Mayfield, Kyler Murray, and JJ McCarthy. Discuss rushing upside, potential dark horse top 12 QBs, team additions (e.g., Deebo Samuel for Daniels, Saquon Barkley for Hurts), offensive schemes, and regression risks. Use "NERDS30" for 30% off of Memberships! Fantasy Roster Rescue: Get your Roster Rescued! FFPC: Use promo code “NERDS” to receive $25 off any dynasty entry or dynasty orphan Sign Up Here!FastDraft: Download and deposit $10 using code NERDS on the FastDraft app and join your first draft to be eligible for a free one-year full bundle membership at Dynasty Nerds (new members only). FastDraft will match your deposit up to $50. Draft best ball teams in under 5 minutes! Keywords: fantasy football, qb rankings fantasy football, 2025 qb predictions, top 12 quarterbacks, jayden daniels, josh allen, lamar jackson, joe burrow, jalen hurts, jordan love, brock purdy, patrick mahomes, dak prescott, baker mayfield, kyler murray, jj mccarthy, dynasty nerds podcast, nfl mvp picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

00:00 Start 04:39 Rich Hribar's #1 Player to Acquire - Josh Downs 11:38 Ricky Pearsall is Crazy Undervalued 16:55 Trade for Jordan Love 22:17 Justin Fields Dynasty Value 26:09 Roster Rescue 27:40 Jaylen Warren Compares to Early Career Aaron Jones 34:45 Can Jaylen Wright Produce for Fantasy Football? 38:41 Undervalued TEs Join Rich Dotson for a solo episode of the Dynasty Nerds Dynasty Fantasy Football Podcast, featuring guest Rich Hribar from Sharp Football Analysis. They dive into dynasty strategy, undervalued players, and NFL insights for 2025 and beyond. Discussing apex outcomes for wide receivers like Josh Downs, Ricky Pearsall, and Ladd McConkey, quarterback buys such as Jordan Love and Justin Fields, and running back value in Jaylen Warren. Explore dynasty trades, rebuilding tips, and under-the-radar tight ends like Hunter Henry. From Antonio Brown comparisons to Konami Code QBs, get expert takes on winning lineups, avoiding Dutch ovens of hype, and leveraging injuries for an edge. Use "NERDS30" for 30% off of Memberships! Fantasy Roster Rescue: Get your Roster Rescued! FFPC: Use promo code “NERDS” to receive $25 off any dynasty entry or dynasty orphan Sign Up Here!FastDraft: Download and deposit $10 using code NERDS on the FastDraft app and join your first draft to be eligible for a free one-year full bundle membership at Dynasty Nerds (new members only). FastDraft will match your deposit up to $50. Draft best ball teams in under 5 minutes! Keywords: dynasty fantasy football strategy, fantasy football podcast, undervalued players, Josh Downs, Ricky Pearsall, Jordan Love, Justin Fields, Jaylen Warren, Christian McCaffrey, tight ends, NFL rankings, dynasty trades, Rich Dotson, Rich Hribar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

00:00 Start 03:02 Arizona Cardinals 16:48 LA Rams 24:31 FFPC and FastDraft 28:48 San Francisco 49ers 37:58 Roster Rescue 38:43 Seattle Seahawks In this Dynasty Nerds Dynasty Fantasy Football Podcast episode, hosts Rich, Matt, Garret, and Jared analyze the NFC West. Arizona Cardinals feature Kyler Murray's downfield issues, Marvin Harrison Jr.'s 116 targets, Trey McBride's checkdowns, Michael Wilson's role, Trey Benson vs. James Conner split. Los Angeles Rams discuss Matthew Stafford's injury and low Week 1 odds, Jimmy Garoppolo backup, Kyren Williams' extension, Blake Corum's injury, Davante Adams' fit, Puka Nacua/Cooper Kupp targets, tight ends Tyler Higbee vs. Terrance Ferguson. San Francisco 49ers highlight Brock Purdy's extension, Christian McCaffrey's 24 PPG history and health, injuries to Brandon Aiyuk/Jauan Jennings, Ricky Pearsall's snaps, George Kittle's TE1 upside. For the Seattle Seahawks we cover Sam Darnold's scheme fit, Kenneth Walker's efficiency/injuries, tight ends AJ Barner/Elijah Arroyo buzz, Jackson Smith-Njigba's production, and Jalen Milroe packages. Use "NERDS30" for 30% off of Memberships! Fantasy Roster Rescue: Get your Roster Rescued! FFPC: Use promo code “NERDS” to receive $25 off any dynasty entry or dynasty orphan Sign Up Here!FastDraft: Download and deposit $10 using code NERDS on the FastDraft app and join your first draft to be eligible for a free one-year full bundle membership at Dynasty Nerds (new members only). FastDraft will match your deposit up to $50. Draft best ball teams in under 5 minutes! Keywords: NFC West dynasty, dynasty fantasy football, Kyler Murray Cardinals, Matthew Stafford Rams, Christian McCaffrey 49ers, Sam Darnold Seahawks, Marvin Harrison Jr. targets, Kyren Williams extension, George Kittle, Kenneth Walker efficiency, dynasty rankings 2025, fantasy football podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices