Podcasts about Menards

Tarina and Nic spent time with Elle and Cruze over spring break. Nic comments on how expensive it is to feed his son, the carnivore. Not even the beans and rice at Chipotle. He then rants about how some people don't know the rules of airline travel. Tarina's water bottle—which does not leak—was placed in the overhead bin. You can guess what happened next. Together they discuss Malcolm Gladwell's book Outliers and the 10,000-hour rule—and how you have to put in the time. The important example from the book are the Beatles and how they had performed 1200 live concerts before going big. “What we don't see,” Nic says, “is the hours of time, the headache, the practice that it takes to be great at what you do.” He recalls his conversation with Manley Feinberg and the training work he did for Menards. As Manley said, putting in the reps made him a more successful speaker. Tarina talks about the book Grit Don't Quit—and what to do in the waiting. “Get out. Work out. Clean out.” Paying your dues requires wisdom to reach mastery, but it's not just about being skilled in a trade. Competence also means working on yourself. It means investing your time in you and your relationships.If you enjoy Nic and Tarina's podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people.Also if you have questions that you want Nic and Tarina to answer, email them at info@nicbittle.com.---

This week the boys, with special guests Mike and Cierra share some stories from back in collage while sucking down some Budweisers and Vodka Ripits (shoutout to Menards). Listen while we tell stories about people you don't know.

Chad joins the guys to tell the story of a birthday gone bad and it might be all because of an orange bucket…you'll have to listen to hear the whole story. Send us a textDo you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subscribe here: https://mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter/Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbCheck out our website: mechanical-hub.com

"Constantly trying to learn new things just keeps you keeps your mind young. It keeps you going. When you stop learning, you kind of just stagnate and drift away." --Owner-operator Alan Kitzhaber Overdrive Radio listeners will recognize the voice at the top of the podcast this week as that of longtime owner-op Alan Kitzhaber of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, with his 1995 vintage aerodynamic, 4-million-mile Kenworth T600. Every single mile of that 4 million he's put down on the road himself, since it was new and he was a company driver for Millis Transfer. Kitzhaber was Overdrive's Trucker of the Month back in August, when we told the tale of the Kenworth's journey toward May '24, when it crossed the 4-million threshold, likewise detailing Kitzhaber's long relationship with JR Truck Repair nearby to his home base for a meticulous maintenance approach that has been a big part of the truck's longevity: https://www.overdriveonline.com/15681362 When we got our Trucker of the Year contenders together late in 2024 for a final talk, and we asked Kitzhaber and others to draw on their wealth of experience for the best single piece of advice for new and/or aspiring owner-operators, it got Kitzhaber to thinking. He had much more than just that single piece of advice. He set to work on a story that you can read today in two parts, starting here: https://www.overdriveonline.com/15712314 Attendant to that in-depth tutorial of sorts into smart practices in business ownership, we've also got some big news about Kitzhaber to share that he's "certainly excited about," he said. For 2024, in what if current plans come to fruition will turn out to be his final full year trucking as an independent owner-operator with authority, Alan Kitzhaber with his Oak Ridge Transport business is Overdrive's Trucker of the Year. "I'm going to be retiring the end of March/beginning of April, somewhere in there, and I guess I can't think of a better way to wrap up a career," he said. With the big win, he goes out on top after a career as an owner that stretches back to the day in 1998 he made the considered decision to buy the T600 from Millis Transfer, where he was then employed as a company driver. Since then, he's modified the truck forever with efficiency, comfort, and operating longevity in mind. Trucker of the Year judges ultimately lauded owner-operator Kitzhaber's meticulous approach to both maintenance and efficiency throughout the operation. Said one: "Really a monument to the craft of trucking as an owner-operator." Kitzhaber contracts directly in the distribution network of shipper Menards, with retail stores for building supplies and more throughout the Midwest. Menards transportation manager John Schmidley threw plenty in the way of praise Kitzhaber's way, too: "Everyone up here at Menards is pretty excited for him," Schmidley said. "He has a lot of respect for the industry, and does his homework." Overdrive's Trucker of the Year award "is going to a real good choice." Schmidley sees one of the best in Kitzhaber, and relies on him directly as a resource in their business, that's sure, in addition to offering him as an example to other owners in the company's big network of independents hauling freight for them. Schmidley was hopeful to convince Kitzhaber to stay in business on a part-time basis for the summer season uptick in transport needs for the shipper, yet the owner is intent on enjoying the fruits of his labor. "I'm in a position where I just simply don't need to work unless I want to," Kitzhabert said. He's building a house on a 40-acre piece of land he's enjoyed for a couple decades hunting, fishing and more for respite from the road. Meantime, here's our chance to learn from one of the best. Congrats to Kitzhaber from all of us, likewise from program sponsor Bostrom Seating: https://bostromseating.com Enter the 2025 Trucker of the Year field: https://overdriveonline.com/toptrucker

Send us a textS6-E2,What's the secret to turning cold weather woes into moments of laughter and camaraderie? Join us on this spirited journey where our special guest, DR, helps us blend craft beer tasting with humor, as we kick things off with the vibrant flavors of Saucy Brew Works' "Love You, Bye" Hazy Imperial IPA. We share personal tales of dental mishaps that are sure to elicit giggles, moving seamlessly into more spirited conversations about unexpected cold snaps and their surprising benefits, like pest reduction. From frozen lake adventures to Nine Inch Nails puns, we've got jokes aplenty to warm even the chilliest of days.Ever wondered how a trip to Menards could turn into a comedy of errors or how a golfing adventure could be snowed under? Our musings cover the highs and lows of returning to the grind post-holiday, peppered with humorous encounters at McDonald's and reflections on life choices that are anything but ordinary. We savor the rich tapestry of our friendship as we recount tales from yesteryear, from the era of party balls to the economics of beer buying. Amidst the laughter, we offer a candid look at the joys of crafting new friendships and making the most of life's unpredictable turns.With a nod to nostalgia and a glass raised to new experiences, we transport you to the hallowed halls of Green Eagle Winery and Rising River Brewery. Here, the past meets the present in a symphony of flavors, from pumpkin porters to Cosmic Creepers that tickle the senses. Our exploration doesn't shy away from cheeky discussions on polygamy or the quirks of pressurized growlers, ensuring every moment is infused with warmth and wit. Tune in for an episode that celebrates the art of beer tasting and the enduring charm of shared stories. Cheers to friendship, laughter, and the finer things in life!Support the showwww.anotherreasontodrink.com

We recap our weekends, try to solve a Menards mystery, and more!

We recap our weekends, try to solve a Menards mystery, and more!

We recap our weekends, try to solve a Menards mystery, and more!

This week Joey and Keith get to know Big Daniel. They dive right into great topics like who won the Battle For The Brush contest, how to stalk Tanner, tattoos, cleaning cars, movie tropes, Menards, and of course wrestling and metal. Links Massenomics x Ünpaid and Ünderrated Colab (https://www.massenomics.com/shop/unpaid-underrated-tee) Follow The Podcast On Instagram @unpaid.underrated.podcast (https://www.instagram.com/unpaid.underrated.podcast/) Online UnpaidInternPodcast.com (https://www.unpaidinternpodcast.com/) On Youtube @Unpaid.Underrated.Podcast (https://www.youtube.com/@Unpaid.Underrated.Podcast) Our Guest On Instagram @coach8123 (https://www.instagram.com/coach8123/) Our Hosts @keithhoneycutt73 (https://www.instagram.com/keithhoneycutt73/) or his orange gym, @thenowhinecellar (https://www.instagram.com/thenowhinecellar/) @joey_mleczko (https://www.instagram.com/joey_mleczko/) Special Guest: Big Daniel.

Democratic Vice Presidential nominee, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz joins to discuss showing up for rural voters, getting legislation passed for working class and if he's mad Saturday Night Live got it wrong. Began the show, though, selfishly talking quick about Winona — where I was a sports writer — and Mankato West football, where Walz coached. Then we got into connecting with rural voters, as Walz did, when he was the US House Rep. in Minnesota's Republican-leaning 1st District, just over the Mississippi River from La Crosse. Sandwiched in there is a quick question about SNL having comedian Jim Gaffigan playing Walz and how the skit about the Menards rebate was wrong.    We also got into some of the priorities Democrats passed the last two years in the Minnesota Legislature — free school meals, paid family leave, free college for working-class families — and if any of those could be done federally.  Lastly, Walz was asked, 'Who does fall better, Wisconsin or Minnesota?' but he side-stepped the question and offered up another nugget about his recent visit to Wisconsin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WDAY First News anchors Lisa Budeau, Scott Engen and Lydia Blume break down your local regional news and weather for Wednesday, October 9, 2024.   InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. Visit https://www.inforum.com/subscribe to subscribe.

Marco Tolama y Alex Rubio platican acerca de temas interesantes: El campeonato de Andrés Pérez de Lara en ARCA, la batalla de Daniel Suarez para entrar a los playoffs y mucho más. ¡No te lo pierdas!

We're back! UW-La Crosse political science professor, Dr. Anthony Chergosky, back in studio to talk the $110 million of outside money in WIsconsin's US Senate race, the second TP shortage of the 2020s, Kamala Harris campaigns at the GOP's birthplace in Ripon, plus going 90 mph down Lang Drive. Chergosky also paid a bit of a tribune to La Crosse Talk host Mike Hayes, who is battling pancreatic cancer.  We also hit on the Brewers blowing Game 3 of the wildcard to the Mets and how it's that stupid mascot Grimace's fault, as well as just being back on La Crosse Talk PM, with WIZM shuffling some in the absence of Hayes. The two big political stories we got into included outside money in the US Senate race in Wisconsin, where $57 million is being spent on Democrat Tammy Baldwin and $53 million on Eric Hovde — on top of Baldwin spending $42 million on her own campaign, and Hovde spending $20 million.  Then we hit on Harris campaigning with Republican Liz Cheaney in Ripon, Wisconsin, where the GOP Party was birthed. The toilet paper shortage stems from people freaking out about the longshoremen's strike, which will not be the "October surprise," as they've delayed it until January. And, lastly, La Crosse police arrested this week a 19-year-old driving 90 mph down Lang Drive near Menards during "rush hour." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three weeks ago, Olive Dell Ranch was thrust into an unimaginable tragedy when long-time residents Stephanie and Daniel Menard disappeared, setting off a community-wide search that ended in heartbreak. The discovery of their deaths—and the devastating realization that someone from within their own community was responsible—sent shockwaves through the close-knit group. Amid a national media flurry sensationalizing the events, what was once a haven for connection and freedom has been rocked by senseless violence, leaving residents to grieve the loss of cherished members who had long been a fixture of daily life at Olive Dell.As the community comes together to mourn, this tragedy has also laid bare deeper tensions that have been festering for months. Recent management changes, legal disputes, and ongoing conflicts between members and owners had already strained relationships, and now, under the glare of the media spotlight, those divisions feel more exposed than ever. For some, this devastating event has only deepened the fractures, making unity harder to find. Yet among the grief and uncertainty, many residents are holding on to each other, seeking solace in shared memories and the desire to preserve the spirit of community that brought them to Olive Dell Ranch in the first place. As they remember the Menards, Olive Dell is forced to confront both the wounds of this tragedy and the tensions that have resurfaced, with the path forward still uncertain.Read the original article at www(dot)planetnude(dot)co This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.planetnude.co/subscribe

Susie Jones joins the show for Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated for two segments before a discussion about a fall on the ice in a parking lot at a Menards store and if the business is at fault.

Is a business at fault when they seemingly do their due diligence to clear a parking lot of snow and ice, yet a customer still falls and gets hurt? That's the question Chad discusses in talking about an issue in the news regarding an incident at a Menards store.

In this week's Overdrive Radio podcast edition we'll hear more of our talk with August Trucker of the Month Alan Kitzhaber, and a good bit about one particular subject near and dear to the 4-million-mile owner of a 1995 Kenworth T600 he's piloted since it was new. "I've been very religious about investing my money instead of spending it, and it's put me in a position where I can feel comfortable retiring." --Oakridge Transport owner-operator Alan Kitzhaber: https://www.overdriveonline.com/trucker-of-the-year/article/15681362/meticulous-maintenance-efficiency-trucker-of-the-month Part 1 of this two-part podcast: https://www.overdriveonline.com/trucker-of-the-year/podcast/15679534/4-million-miles-in-a-kw-t600-trucker-of-the-month-alan-kitzhaber His long-term retirement investment strategy, suffice it to say, has owner-operator Kitzhaber well-positioned for an exit, making good on his view of his truck and the trucking business itself. As he notes in today's podcast, trucking's always been a vehicle, a tool to "get me somewhere else," he said. "I want to generate profit from it." After squandering retirement savings from his work in the 1980s, mostly in his 20s, running a Radio Shack store, he's managed multiple qualified retirement accounts and other investments soundly. Nearing the end of a nearly 35-year run of consistently putting aside 15%-20% of his income, he's nearly gotten to that "somewhere else," where he truly wants to go -- that's retirement, setting out on a variety of projects, including building a house on his property in Eau Claire, Wisconsin; pursuit of photography and videography hobbies; taxidermy; and more. As some of you heard in the podcast last week, Kitzhaber achieved a significant milestone in May this year -- he's passed 4 million miles behind the wheel of a Cat-powered truck, his 1995 Oakridge Transport Kenworth T600, pulling since 2010 for a single shipper. As is sometimes the case in the profiles we write of our Trucker of the Year contenders, that shipper, the Midwest home-improvement chain Menards, headquartered nearby to Kitzhaber in Eau Claire, was a little slow to get back to us fully. Yet respond the company did, with a bit of a tribute to their long-running partner in Kitzhaber you can hear in this week's edition, too. **You can enter your own owner-operator business -- or that of another deserving owner -- in Overdrive's Trucker of the Year program, sponsored by Bostrom Seating, via this link: https://overdriveonline.com/TopTrucker Entries to the 2024 program are open through September.

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Episode 115 - Mountain Bike World Champs, Gravel Nationals Preview, and let the Intersquad Smack Talk Begin What up party people. We've got a fun one for ya this week as we talk mountain bike world champs in Andorra this past weekend, Gravel Nationals preview, and the banter about what's to come at next week's Bonk Bros gathering at Chequamegon begins. If you have any questions or feedback for the show you can drop us a note at bonkbrospodcast@gmail.com or slide your way into those Bonk Bros instagram DMs (@bonkbros @dylanjawnson @adamsaban6 @tylerclouti @raddaddizzle @scottmcgilljr). Big shout to all of Patrons for continuing to share your hard earned dollars with us and also to our supporting partners including Silca (code: bonkbrosbikewash for 15% off), Bolt Skin & Shave (code: BONKBROS15 for 15% off), and Dynamic Cyclist (code: BONKBROS for 10% off). Alright let's get this episode started. Patreon: http://patreon.com/patreon_bonkbros   Silca (15% discount code: bonkbrosbikewash): https://silca.cc/?utm_source=Bonk+Bros&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=stripchip&utm_id=Bonk+Bros+Podcast Dynamic Cyclist (10% discount code: BONKBROS): https://new.dynamiccyclist.com/a/43703/xkYViFV8 BOLT Skin and Shave (15% discount code: BONKBROS15): BOLT Skin + Shaveboltshave.com   For more Dylan Johnson content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIf1xvRN8pzyd_VfLgj_dow Intro/ Outro music by AlexGrohl on Pixabay.com: https://pixabay.com/music/id-111445/  Listener Question Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1T37wGRLk6iYTCF6X_DQ9yfcaYtfAQceKpBJYR5W7DVA/edit?ts=642eb6d6     The Following Was Generated Using AI And Should Not Be Held To The Higher Standards Of Sentient Beings - Riverside.fm   Summary The conversation starts with a humorous discussion about a trip to Nebraska. They then talk about bike races and Dylan's experience with a cop. The conversation shifts to bike tires and sealants, with a mention of Dylan's weight gain. They briefly discuss professional cyclists and computer sponsors. The conversation concludes with a discussion about bike computers and recommendations. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the performance of various athletes in different races. They talk about Drew Beal's performance in a race and speculate about the reasons behind it. They also discuss Melissa Rollins' unconventional approach to racing and the controversy surrounding it. The conversation then shifts to the Mountain Bike World Championships and the performance of different riders. They discuss the results of the Elite Men's Short Track and the dominance of certain riders. The hosts also talk about Peter Sagan's transition to mountain biking and his performance in the championships. The conversation concludes with a discussion about Lachlan Morton's upcoming cycling challenge in Australia and his decision to skip the Lifetime Grand Prix. The conversation covers various topics including the Tour of Britain, sponsorship, Project Echelon, and the upcoming Nationals race. Dylan shares his experience of pre-riding the Nationals course and running out of water. The hosts discuss the course, the rules, and make predictions for the race. They also talk about the sponsorship and support for gravel racing and the challenges faced by riders in finding good teams. The conversation ends with some light-hearted banter about Menards and Dylan's pre-ride adventure. In this final part of the conversation, the hosts discuss their plans for upcoming races and trips. They joke about sponsorship, logistics, and their competitive spirit. They also answer listener questions about tire sizes and head tube angles. The hosts have different perspectives on the importance of geometry and the reliability of rolling resistance tests. The conversation ends with some lighthearted banter and a fun fact from one of the hosts.   Keywords Nebraska, bike races, cop, bike tires, sealants, weight gain, professional cyclists, computer sponsors, bike computers, athletes, performance, races, Drew Beal, Melissa Rollins, controversy, Mountain Bike World Championships, Elite Men's Short Track, Peter Sagan, Lachlan Morton, cycling challenge, Australia, Lifetime Grand Prix, Tour of Britain, sponsorship, Project Echelon, Nationals race, pre-riding, water, gravel racing, Menards, races, trips, sponsorship, logistics, competitive spirit, tire sizes, head tube angles, geometry, rolling resistance tests, banter, fun fact   Takeaways Humor and lightheartedness can make conversations engaging Personal experiences and anecdotes add depth to the conversation Product recommendations and discussions can be informative Different preferences and experiences with bike computers The importance of durability and functionality in bike equipment Athletes' performances in races can vary and may be influenced by various factors. Unconventional approaches to racing, like Melissa Rollins' strategy, can generate controversy. The Mountain Bike World Championships showcase the skills and dominance of top riders. Transitioning from one discipline to another, like Peter Sagan's move to mountain biking, can be challenging. Cyclists like Lachlan Morton take on unique and demanding challenges to push their limits. Remco's flashy gold bike and helmet at the Tour of Britain Discussion about sponsorship and support for gravel racing Challenges faced by riders in finding good teams Dylan's pre-ride adventure and running out of water Predictions for the Nationals race The hosts discuss their plans for upcoming races and trips, including logistics and sponsorship. They joke about their competitive spirit and make fun of each other's racing abilities. The hosts have different perspectives on the importance of geometry in gravel and road bikes. They question the reliability of rolling resistance tests and emphasize the need for real-world testing. The conversation ends with lighthearted banter and a fun fact from one of the hosts.   Titles A Humorous Trip to Nebraska Tire Choices and Weight Gain Analyzing Athletes' Performances in Races Lachlan Morton's Cycling Challenge in Australia Challenges in Finding Good Teams Predictions for the Nationals Race Racing Plans and Logistics The Importance of Geometry   Sound Bites "Dylan, you in gearing Nebraska yet?" "I don't know man to get pulled over by a cop as soon as I got there" "What kind of sealant are you using these days?" "That's what Melissa did to win Leadville. She didn't have any metrics." "Did Riley Amos and Bjorn Riley go one, two in the Elite Men's Short Track?" "Maybe he said, you know, hey guys, I'm just happy to finish behind you right now." "Dude, Remco, sorry, Tour of Britain, back to real bike racing. Remco has a like, it might be gold plated bike. Yeah, gold helmet, gold bike, just like totally, totally decked out. That's wild." "It kind of sucks that we have all these really good riders that are on not such good teams." "They should make some mountain bike tires though, that'd be sick. I mean, if their mountain bike tires were half as good as their gravel tires, they'd be good." "Guess who's not going to sponsor us? Visit Gehring, Nebraska." "How many people are at this cabin in Shequamian?" "Bro, you're gonna get dropped so hard. It's not even gonna be funny."   Chapters 00:00 A Humorous Trip to Nebraska 02:26 Tire Choices and Weight Gain 06:08 Professional Cyclists and Computer Sponsors 09:00 Choosing the Right Bike Computer 17:11 Analyzing Athletes' Performances 18:00 Controversy and Unconventional Approaches 19:10 The Dominance of Top Riders 22:14 Transitions and Challenges 28:07 Lachlan Morton's Cycling Challenge 33:18 Remco's Flashy Gold Bike and Helmet 36:08 Sponsorship and Support in Gravel Racing 39:48 Challenges in Finding Good Teams 41:31 Dylan's Pre-Ride Adventure and Running Out of Water 47:29 Predictions for the Nationals Race 53:10 Racing Plans and Logistics 55:11 Competitive Spirit and Banter 56:17 The Importance of Geometry 57:38 Questioning Rolling Resistance Tests 01:01:01 Lighthearted Banter and Fun Fact

EPISODE 111 - USA's Kristen Faulkner for Gold, Leadville Week, and Scott's Back!   What up my party people. There's a lot of banter this week, especially coming from you know who, so I'm going to make this snappy so y'all can get right to the goods. It's Leadville week so we spend some time talking about DJ's race setup and predictions, as well as making some speculations as to what we might see out there this year. We also riff on the miraculous victory for USA's Kristen Faulkner in the women's olympic road race this weekend. Oh yeah, and Scott's back from Portugal! All that and more coming right up.   If you have any questions or feedback for the show you can drop us a note at bonkbrospodcast@gmail.com or slide your way into those Bonk Bros instagram DMs (@bonkbros @dylanjawnson @adamsaban6 @tylerclouti @raddaddizzle @scottmcgilljr). Alright let's get this episode started.   Patreon: http://patreon.com/patreon_bonkbros     Silca (15% discount code: bonkbrosbikewash): https://silca.cc/?utm_source=Bonk+Bros&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=stripchip&utm_id=Bonk+Bros+Podcast   Dynamic Cyclist (10% discount code: BONKBROS): https://new.dynamiccyclist.com/a/43703/xkYViFV8   BOLT Skin and Shave (15% discount code: BONKBROS15): BOLT Skin + Shaveboltshave.com   For more Dylan Johnson content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIf1xvRN8pzyd_VfLgj_dow Intro/ Outro music by AlexGrohl on Pixabay.com: https://pixabay.com/music/id-111445/  Listener Question Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1T37wGRLk6iYTCF6X_DQ9yfcaYtfAQceKpBJYR5W7DVA/edit?ts=642eb6d6     The Following Was Generated Using AI And Should Not Be Held To The Higher Standards Of Sentient Beings - Riverside.fm   Summary The conversation starts with a lighthearted discussion about a Menards coffee mug and transitions into talking about the returns desk at Menards. They then discuss Scott's recent race in Portugal and the social media coverage of the team's performance. The conversation shifts to a debate about the difficulty of winning races and the importance of genetics. They briefly mention the Olympics and Kristen Faulkner's celebration at the finish line. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the women's road race at the Olympics and the men's road race. They talk about the tactics of the riders, the performance of the winners, and the crashes that occurred. They also touch on other topics such as Dylan's living situation, Adam's wakeboarding skills, and the challenges of training for endurance events. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the advantages and disadvantages of different bike setups for the Leadville race. They talk about the weight difference between full suspension and hardtail bikes, the impact of dropper posts, and the choice of tires. They also mention the use of drop bars in the race and the potential benefits in terms of aerodynamics. The hosts share their own experiences and calculations regarding the time differences between different setups. In this final part of the conversation, the hosts discuss their thoughts on drop bar mountain bikes and make predictions for the Leadville race. They also answer listener questions about bow and arrow specs and gravel wheels. The hosts share their gratitude for the impact their podcast has had on a listener going through a difficult time. The conversation ends with some lighthearted banter.   Keywords Menards, coffee mug, returns desk, race, Portugal, social media, winning, genetics, Olympics, Kristen Faulkner, Olympics, road race, tactics, winners, crashes, living situation, wakeboarding, training, Leadville race, bike setup, weight difference, full suspension, hardtail, dropper post, tires, drop bars, aerodynamics, drop bar mountain bikes, Leadville race, listener questions, bow and arrow specs, gravel wheels, gratitude, banter   Takeaways The returns desk at Menards is considered the bottom of the barrel job. Social media coverage can make it seem like a team is winning more than they actually are. Winning a race is not always hard, but the work to get to that position can be. Genetics can play a role in athletic performance, but it is not the sole determinant of success. Kristen Faulkner's celebration at the finish line of the women's road race in the Olympics was discussed. The hosts analyze the tactics and performance of the riders in the women's and men's road races at the Olympics. They discuss the importance of not looking back and taking risks in racing. They speculate on the reasons behind certain riders' actions and the dynamics of the race. The conversation also touches on unrelated topics such as living situations, hobbies, and training challenges. The weight difference between full suspension and hardtail bikes can have a small impact on race times, but other factors like fitness and skill are more significant. Dropper posts can add a slight weight penalty, but the time saved on descents may outweigh the disadvantage. The choice of tires can affect grip and handling, especially on technical sections of the course. Drop bars may offer aerodynamic advantages, but their impact on overall race times is debatable. Calculations and personal experiences can help inform bike setup decisions, but individual preferences and riding style should also be considered. Drop bar mountain bikes are not versatile and may not be suitable for all types of riding The hosts make predictions for the Leadville race The podcast has had a positive impact on a listener going through a difficult time The hosts discuss their bow and arrow specs and preferences Gravel wheels are becoming wider and deeper for improved performance The hosts engage in lighthearted banter and share their appreciation for the listeners   Titles The Illusion of Winning The Difficulty of Winning Races The Importance of Taking Risks in Racing Speculating on Rider Actions and Race Dynamics The Debate: Drop Bars vs. Flat Bars The Role of Aerodynamics in Bike Setup The Evolution of Gravel Wheels Bow and Arrow Specs and Preferences   Sound Bites "Oh, it's a Menards coffee mug? Dude, you just giving away free advertisements?" "If I become friends with her, she'll introduce me to the manager. I become friends with the manager. The manager sponsors me. It's a done deal." "It looked like Project Echelon crushed it, but I don't know, maybe you just have a person who knows what they're doing with their social media." "She raises for Hushi." "Dude, she's won like 20 world championships." "He should have just rolled it in with a flat tire." "If it's spending 10 grand on a bike to go from 30 pounds to 20 pound bike." "The difference between getting 15th place and 30th place. That's huge." "Maxis sucks." "Even my dad built a drop bar mountain bike" "It's a bike perfectly designed for a very narrow niche" "The drop bar mountain bike is sick for me because I can kind of do anything I want on that bike"   Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Coffee Mug 00:10 Discussion about Menards and Returns Desk 01:06 Social Media Coverage and Sponsorship 04:44 Perception vs Reality of Winning 09:30 Scott's Performance in Portugal 13:58 Debate about Winning Races and Genetics 17:06 Discussion about the Olympics and Kristen Faulkner's Celebration 18:04 Analyzing the Women's Road Race at the Olympics 19:42 Analyzing the Men's Road Race at the Olympics 25:24 Speculating on Rider Actions and Race Dynamics 28:01 Unrelated Topics: Living Situations, Hobbies, and Training Challenges 56:14 Optimizing Bike Setup 57:19 Weight and Placement 58:36 The Maxis Debate 59:08 Drop Bars vs. Flat Bars 01:00:21 Descending Challenges 01:00:29 The Pros and Cons of Drop Bar Mountain Bikes 01:04:00 Leadville Race Predictions and Listener Questions 01:06:12 Bow and Arrow Specs and Preferences 01:14:44 The Evolution of Gravel Wheels 01:17:08 The Impact of the Podcast on a Listener 01:22:26 Lighthearted Banter and Appreciation

Monday mean podcast day and this Monday we have another episode of your favorite podcast called Bubbles Mushrooms. This week, two returning guest representing Generation Z are back in full effect and that means it's Maxwell and Amelia. Right off the bat, Edward gets called the wrong name, Maxwell is being held hostage because of his weird voice, Katie had a coffee mishap, Luke marathoned through his new favorite show and Amelia hates the entire British empire. Luke is learning a new language using a popular online learning course and has been tasked with some homework, Katie is fighting bigotry on social media and we have a International Listener update. This weeks popular activity is another audio clip spectacular compiled by Edward. We will be judging commercial jingles from ye olden times. Come take a trip down memory lane with us and find out what the new generation thinks about stupid old commercials. Discover how you can get pink eye from a paper plate. Wanna peak on psychedelic mushrooms at Menards? Will Maxwell become a lifelong customer of Maxwell House Coffee? Why is tuna fish the only fish called fish, unlike salmon fish or swordfish fish? You can find out only just now on the Bubbles Mushrooms Podcast! Follow the show on Instagram @bubbmush and email us at bubbmush@gmail.com - don't forget to tell a friend to check it out since they're gonna like it too!

In episode 121, your pals talk about yard sales, summer concerts, and the effective security at their local Menards store. Well, that as well as pipes and tobacco... If you would like to support the podcast mission of providing a smoking lounge atmosphere for those that don't have one, see the options at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pipespourspals Pipes, Pours, and Pals PO Box 432 Daleville, IN 47334 Call "The Pipeline" and leave us a message to potentially be used on air at 209-677-7473 (209-Mrs-Pipe) Email us at pipespoursandpals@gmail.com Instagram @PipesPoursAndPals @TheCoffeePotCodger @IndianaNate Discord Server https://discord.com/invite/usDUUja2qp --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pipespoursandpals/support

WISCONSIN MUSIC PODCAST WMP Linktree: https://linktr.ee/WI_Music_Podcast AMPLFYING WISCONSIN MUSIC Episode 151 Jake Williams Hey there, music lovers! Welcome back to another episode of the Wisconsin Music Podcast. I'm Zach Fell, your host, and today we have an incredible guest with us—Jake Williams. Jake is a self-taught full-time musician who has been a cornerstone of Milwaukee's vibrant music community. With a repertoire of off-the-wall cover interpretations centered around his genuine piano and vocal performances, Jake redefines what it means to be a cover musician. Jake's schedule is packed with over 200 shows a year and boasts 11 local award nominations, making him a true force in the Wisconsin music industry. Beyond his solo work, Jake is also a part of two exciting projects. Sons of Sconnie (formerly The Toys) delivers high-energy, crowd-pleasing performances across Wisconsin, while The Midnight Purchase offers an alternative folk-rock experience with powerful lyricism and intimate shows. Join us as we dive deep into Jake Williams' musical journey. From his humble beginnings, playing the piano at Menards to becoming a full-time musician, Jake shares his story, his insights into the Wisconsin music scene, and the lessons he's learned along the way. Trust me, you won't want to miss this intimate and inspiring conversation. So, grab a comfy seat, maybe a cup of coffee or a cold brew, and get ready to be inspired by the sounds and stories from our great state. Welcome to the Wisconsin Music Podcast, where we amplify Wisconsin music. Jake takes us through his journey from a young introvert, fascinated by his grandma's piano, to becoming a versatile musician playing over 200 gigs a year. He shares candid stories about his first job playing piano at Menards, his college days in Green Bay, and the various musical projects he's been involved in over the years. We also delve into the dynamics of his current projects, Sons of Sconnie and The Midnight Purchase. Jake gives us the inside scoop on why The Toys changed their name and how the band navigated through this transition. Plus, he talks about the new music The Midnight Purchase is working on and what fans can expect in the near future. Jake offers valuable advice for aspiring musicians, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and knowing your place within the music scene. He also shares his thoughts on the current state of the Wisconsin music scene and the challenges it faces. Whether you're a musician yourself or just a fan of great music, this episode is packed with insights, stories, and inspiration. Tune in to hear more about Jake's journey, his passion for music, and his vision for the future of Wisconsin's music scene. Don't forget to check out Jake's solo performances and his shows with Sons of Sconnie and The Midnight Purchase. You can keep up with his latest gigs by following his social media pages or visiting his website. Thank you for tuning in to the Wisconsin Music Podcast. We appreciate your support and love for local music. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and sharing it with your friends. Until next time, keep supporting local music and stay tuned for more amazing stories from Wisconsin's music scene. Catch you later, music aficionados!

Beer, Blues, and BS - Big Deck Energy and Bad Brews! This week on Beer, Blues, and BS, Mark Kidder and Howard Blues are joined by the one and only JS Gunslinger! Buckle up for some wild tales as JS dives into his latest adventure: deck restoration! Will Howard's DIY project turn into a Menards marathon? Get ready for some serious "Big Deck Energy" and renovation woes! Plus, the laughs don't stop there! Here's what's on tap this episode: Homeowner Blues: Howard details his deck project struggles and the joys (and tribulations) of Menards. Triple B Buzz: The guys discuss the power of AI, and a mind-blowing creation from show regular LCL Geek! Tavern Talk: A surprise message from a missing guest, IPA Appreciation Month struggles (can Kidder be converted?), and a truly awful children's book. Sippin' on Shows: Movie reviews for Inside Out 2, Boy Kills World, and Who Killed WCW. Plus, a chat about the current state of television. What's on Tap?: JS cracks open a mystery 6-pack from Howard, and let's just say, someone gets a real dud! And More! Swearing on the Triple B, Clash at the Castle recap, and JS tries to fix (or sell) his trusty 2003 Ford F150. Need a good laugh with a cold one? Crack open a brew and join the fun with Beer, Blues, and BS!   Recorded 6.21.24 0:00 – Intro 2:19 – Homeowner Blues: Deck Steps 6:00 – What's on Tap? 15:34 – Triple B Buzz: Using AI, LCL Geek and AI, All Hail Zul 19:22 – Tavern Talk: An Interesting Message,  IPA Appreciation Month, Terrible Children's Book 25:38 – Sippin' on Shows: Inside Out 2, Boy Kills World, The State of TV, Who Killed WCW 44:56 – What's on Tap? Round 2    57:50 – JS vs. the Truck 1:00:38 – Clash at the Castle 1:17:22 – Swearing 1:20:13 – JS vs. The Truck pt. 2 1:24:21 – What's on Tap? Round 3 1:27:53 – Homeowner Blues: Deck Steps pt. 2, Menards, 1:33:08 – Cheap Plugs 1:37:59 – Final Thoughts 1:47:48 – Outro   https://streamlabs.com/beerbluesbs https://beerbluesbs.podbean.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHZIodCkbtyGAnkz_ICiMwQ https://open.spotify.com/show/1pnho1ZzuGgThbLpXbAs3t https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Unmhz98iRYU97l18uJp99 https://www.twitch.tv/tuez13 16.14 #BeerBluesandBS #TripleBBSPodcast #Podcast #ComedyPodcast #BeerPodcast #HomeownerStruggles #MenardsLife #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #IPAApreciationMonth #MovieReviews #InsideOut2 #BoyKillsWorld #WhoKilledWCW #Television #CraftBeer #MysteryBeer #ForSale #F150 #BigDeckEnergy #SwearingForTheTripleB #humor #TerribleChildrensBook

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EPISODE 103 - Dizzle Math, Tulsa Tough, Mid-season Breaks, and Bachelor Party Pee Tests   What up party people. With a slower news week, the boys and I basically just rambled on for the better part of an hour mostly about what's been going on in each others lives over the past week while most of us were taking a mid-season break, before getting into a handful of listener questions at the end. That said, if you have any questions or feedback for the show you can drop us a note at bonkbrospodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on the Bonk Bros insta (@bonkbros @dylanjawnson @adamsaban6 @tylerclouti @raddaddizzle @scottmcgilljr). Also, make sure to head over to Dynamic Cyclist to check out their strength and mobility plans - use discount code BONKBROS (all upper case) for a free 7 day trial and 10% off any subscription plans. Alright let's get this episode started.    Patreon: http://patreon.com/patreon_bonkbros   Silca (15% discount code: bonkbrosbikewash): https://silca.cc/?utm_source=Bonk+Bros&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=stripchip&utm_id=Bonk+Bros+Podcast Dynamic Cyclist (10% discount code: BONKBROS): https://new.dynamiccyclist.com/a/43703/xkYViFV8 BOLT (15% discount code: BONKBROS15): BOLT Skin + Shaveboltshave.com For more Dylan Johnson content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIf1xvRN8pzyd_VfLgj_dow Intro/ Outro music by AlexGrohl on Pixabay.com: https://pixabay.com/music/id-111445/  Listener Question Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1T37wGRLk6iYTCF6X_DQ9yfcaYtfAQceKpBJYR5W7DVA/edit?ts=642eb6d6     The Following Was Generated Using AI And Should Not Be Held To The Higher Standards Of Sentient Beings - Riverside.fm   Summary In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss DIY projects, cycling training, and their upcoming bike rides. They also address a mistake made in a previous podcast episode and talk about race results and podium finishes. The conversation covers various topics including a discussion about the difference in earnings between professional cyclists, the possibility of sponsorship from Menards, and a recap of the Tulsa Tough race. The hosts analyze the tactics and performances of the riders in the race, particularly focusing on the lead group of three riders. They also discuss the post-race interview of the winner, Augustin. The conversation is light-hearted and includes humorous moments. During this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss their mid-season breaks. Scott talks about his time crabbing, helping a friend move, and going to the beach for his bachelor party. Dylan shares that he spent his break working on his Unbound video. They also mention the gravel beef between Chase Wart and Dylan, and how Chase made a funny video response. The conversation then shifts to Scott's early morning drug test during his break. They briefly talk about Dylan's resemblance to a character from the show 'Phil of the Future'. In this final part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the performance of triathletes in gravel racing, the concept of marginal gains in aerodynamics, and the monetization of their YouTube channel. They also mention upcoming races and share some banter.   Keywords DIY projects, cycling training, bike rides, mistake, race results, podium finishes, professional cycling, earnings, sponsorship, Tulsa Tough, tactics, race analysis, post-race interview, mid-season break, crabbing, moving, bachelor party, Unbound video, gravel beef, drug test, resemblance, triathletes, gravel racing, marginal gains, aerodynamics, YouTube monetization, upcoming races   Takeaways Separating DIY projects from a cycling YouTube channel Considering the financial benefits of flipping houses Prioritizing training for bike races The importance of accurate storytelling in podcasts and videos The significance of top 10 finishes in races Different ways to describe race results The potential impact of comments and engagement on social media The hosts discuss the difference in earnings between professional cyclists and the impact it can have on their performance and motivation. They explore the possibility of sponsorship from Menards and share humorous ideas about how to approach the owner's wife for sponsorship. The hosts analyze the tactics and performances of the riders in the Tulsa Tough race, particularly focusing on the lead group of three riders and the decision to let one rider solo to victory. They highlight the post-race interview of the winner, Augustin, and comment on his kindhearted demeanor. The conversation is light-hearted and includes humorous moments, providing an entertaining and engaging listening experience. The hosts discuss how they spent their mid-season breaks, with Scott going crabbing and attending his bachelor party, and Dylan working on his Unbound video. Chase Wart made a funny video response to Dylan's comment about him in a previous episode, showing a lighthearted gravel beef. Scott shares his experience of an early morning drug test during his break, which was a surprise visit from a tester. Dylan mentions that people have told him he resembles a character from the show 'Phil of the Future'. Triathletes like Heather Jackson have been successful in gravel racing, challenging the notion that triathletes can't excel in the discipline. The concept of marginal gains in aerodynamics promises small watt savings through various optimizations, but it's unclear if these gains compound or flatline at some point. The hosts discuss the monetization of their YouTube channel and the discrepancy in earnings between different types of videos. They mention upcoming races, including BWR North Carolina and Toad, and engage in some lighthearted banter.   Titles DIY Projects and Cycling Training The Significance of Top 10 Finishes The Kindhearted Winner: Augustin The Possibility of Sponsorship from Menards Mid-Season Breaks and Adventures Surprise Drug Test During the Break Upcoming Races and Banter YouTube Monetization: Discrepancies in Earnings   Sound Bites "You've got to have a separate DIY channel" "Flipping a house versus bike racing" "I care more about my one friend that I'm gonna ride with today than I care about all you jokers" "A lot. That's a lot. $75 a second? It was almost a 2,200 second difference." "Real math." "Wow, Lachlan won on a Walmart bike?" "Chase Work took that audio clip and then just overlaid it with him scrolling through the results where he finished ahead of me and then he circled my name." "Yeah, we should have him on. I like him. That whole thing, I started texting him and was like, man, I like this guy. I mean, I liked him before, but when I was texting him, I was like, I like this guy even more now after he made fun of me." "Yeah, but then I stayed up and now I'm what?" "Remember all that trash talking DJ was doing about not worrying about triathletes coming over to gravel? Well, Heather Jackson got a better result than him at Unbound." "Gage says, Aero gains are fake news." "I'm pretty convinced of the aerogains, because me and Dylan are like the exact same size. And in the lab test, we weren't that far off physically either. And somehow in these races, he goes so much faster than I do, and we average like the same power."   Chapters 00:00 DIY Projects and Cycling Training 02:04 The Dilemma of Flipping Houses vs. Bike Racing 04:44 Prioritizing Bike Training and Race Results 06:11 The Importance of Accurate Storytelling 08:05 The Significance of Top 10 Finishes 09:51 Describing Race Results: Top 10 or Top 6? 12:28 Navigating Comments and Engagement on Social Media 16:21 Earnings in Professional Cycling 19:35 Race Analysis: Tulsa Tough 21:55 Post-Race Interview: Augustin 25:58 Light-hearted and Humorous Moments 34:44 Mid-Season Breaks and Adventures 41:37 Gravel Beef and Funny Video Responses 48:38 Dylan's Resemblance to 'Phil of the Future' 49:09 Triathletes in Gravel Racing 51:26 Marginal Gains in Aerodynamics 57:57 YouTube Monetization 01:02:23 Upcoming Races and Banter

Prepare for your shakedown! Your first trip will reveal all the flaws in your rig. It's OK! It's part of it. We also find some cheap and good tools, visit a few different planets, use chicken broth instead of beer, and watch a magician get free money at a casino.    The rig. Shaken, not stirred.   PRODUCT REVIEW North Tech Tools at Menards.  https://www.menards.com/main/search.html?search=North+Tech A PLACE TO VISIT Meow Wolf Denver: visit three planets all at once.  https://www.nps.gov/grsm/learn/nature/fireflies.htm RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION Recipe Substitions https://www.allrecipes.com/article/common-ingredient-substitutions/   Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.  

This podcast hit paid subscribers' inboxes on May 20. It dropped for free subscribers on May 27. To receive future pods as soon as they're live, and to support independent ski journalism, please consider an upgrade to a paid subscription. You can also subscribe to the free tier below:WhoNathan McGree, Owner and General Manager of Tyrol Basin, WisconsinRecorded onApril 29, 2024About Tyrol BasinClick here for a mountain stats overviewOwned by: Nathan McGreeLocated in: Mt. Horeb, WisconsinYear founded: 1958Pass affiliations: Indy Pass and Indy+ Pass – 2 days, no blackoutsClosest neighboring ski areas: Blackhawk Ski Club (:21), Devil's Head (:46), Cascade (1:00), Christmas Mountain Village (1:02)Base elevation: 860 feetSummit elevation: 1,160 feetVertical drop: 300 feetSkiable Acres: 40Average annual snowfall: 41 inchesTrail count: 24 (33% beginner, 25% intermediate, 38% advanced, 4% expert)Lift count: 7 (3 triples, 2 ropetows, 2 carpets – view Lift Blog's inventory of Tyrol Basin's lift fleet)Why I interviewed himWhen you Google “Tyrol,” the expanse of Italian and Austrian Alps from which this Wisconsin bump draws its name, the robots present you with this image:That is not Wisconsin.According to On The Snow, Tyrol Basin recorded two inches of snowfall during the 2021-22 ski season, and 15 inches the following winter. I don't know if these numbers are accurate. No one runs, like, the Southern Wisconsin Snorkel Dawgs Facebook group as a secondary verification source. The site pegs Tyrol's average annual snowfall at 30 inches. That's not even a powder day at Alta. Indy Pass offers a more generous 51. A site called “GottaGoItSnows.com” lists four feet (48 inches), but also offers, as its featured photo of the ski area, this grainy webcam screenshot, which appears to feature two mis-wired AI bots about to zigzag into one another:But it doesn't really matter what Tyrol Basin's average annual snowfall is, or how much snow fell in either of those two winters. The ski area logged a 114-day season during the 2021-22 campaign, and 124 over the winter of 2022-23. That's an outstanding season, above the NSAA-reported industry averages of 110 and 116 days for those respective campaigns. It's a particularly respectable number of ski days when a season pass starts at $199.99, as it did last year (McGree told me he expects that price to drop when 2024-25 passes go on sale in July).No one offers 114 days of skiing on two inches of natural snow by accident. You need what the kids (probably don't) call “mad skillz ya'll.” Especially when you offer a terrain park that looks like this:What's going on here? How can a snow-light bump 28 miles west of Madison where snowsportskiing ought to be impossible offer nearly four months of something approximating winter? That the answer is obvious (snowmaking) doesn't make it any less interesting. After all, put me at the controls of a $106-million Boeing 737, and I'm more likely to crash it into a mountain than to safely return it to the airport – having access to technology and equipment is not the same thing as knowing how to use it (not that I have access to an airplane; God help us). Tyrol Basin is the story of a former diesel mechanic who ended up owning a ski area. And doing a hell of a nice job running it. That's pretty cool, and worth a deeper look.What we talked aboutCoping with a crummy Midwest winter; climate change resilience; a beginner-area expansion; the legend of Dave Usselman; how to create an interesting ski experience; a journey from diesel mechanic to ski area owner; the hardest thing about running a ski area; why ski area owners have to live it; “during winter, it's a hundred-day war”; why owning a ski area is “a lot like farming”; evolving into a year-round business; why mountain biking isn't happening at Tyrol; why season pass prices will decrease for next ski season; how snowtubing roiled a Wisconsin town; how a dairy barn became a ski chalet; expansion potential; the hardest part about building terrain parks; high-speed ropetows; the lost ski area that McGree would like to revive; $2 PBRs; and the Indy PassWhy I thought that now was a good time for this interviewRoughly six years ago, a 33-year-old former diesel-mechanic-turned-haunted-house-purveyor cashed out his retirement account, mortgaged his house, and bought a ski area.“I have no ski-business background whatsoever,” Nathan McGree told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel at the time. Perhaps an alarming statement, but he followed that with what may be the pithiest five sentences I've ever read on how to successfully run a small ski area:“In order for this place to function well, it needs an on-the-ground owner who is involved in everything,” he said. “I'm the bookkeeper, I'm helping make snow and I can groom the slopes, too. In the past, the general manager would have had to go to the four owners who fought among themselves and were incredibly stingy when it came to running and investing in this place.“Now, if we need a sump pump or something like that, Andy Amacher, my assistant general manager, and I make a decision and go to Menards or wherever and just get it. The old owners are out of the picture entirely now.”McGree immediately cut new glades and added more night-skiing lights. He cranked the snowmaking dial to 11. Since then, he's built a tubing hill, added more runs, refurbished the chairlifts, and added a new carpet. Sometimes there's even a halfpipe – an enormously expensive and complex feature that even the largest ski areas rarely bother with these days.Constant improvement and commitment to a great product. If there are two things that will keep fickle skiers with plenty of other options (the larger Cascade and Devil's Head ski areas are just a touch farther from Madison than Tyrol), it's those two things. That McGree understood that on Day Zero helped. But it didn't guarantee anything. Running a ski area is hard. Because of the weather and because of the equipment and because of the costs and, especially, as McGree discovered, because of (a small but irritating percentage) of the professional complainers who show up to ski/hate-post on StreamBook. But you can make it easier, in the same way you can make anything easier: by thinking ahead, fixing things before they're broken, and embracing creativity over rigidity - and doing all that with a focus that seems unreasonable to observers.Places like Steamboat and Palisades Tahoe and Jackson Hole and Vail Mountain and Killington are run by something approximating armies: marching soldiers numbering sometimes in the thousands, highly organized and with well-defined roles. But there are hundreds of ski areas across America with no such resources. Highly skilled and capable as they may be, the people running these places summersault through the season with no clear expectation of what the next day will bring. Like Batman, they have to drop in with a loaded utility belt, ready to grapple with any quirk or mishap or crime. Ski areas like Teton Pass, Montana; Great Bear, South Dakota; or Granite Gorge, New Hampshire. And Tyrol Basin, where, six years in, McGree has earned his cape.Questions I wish I'd askedTyrol Basin has a pretty cool four-week kids' program: at the end of the sessions, the ski area gives participants a free season pass. I'd liked to have talked about that program a bit and how many of those kids kept showing up after the lessons wrapped.Why you should ski Tyrol BasinTyrol Basin's trailmap undersells the place, presenting you with what looks to be a standard clear-cut Midwestern bump:In reality, the place is amply treed, with well-defined runs etched into the hill (a feature that McGree and I discuss on the podcast):Trees help, always. I am not a huge fan of bowl skiing. Such open spaces make big mountains feel small. That's why I asked Big Sky GM Troy Nedved whether the resort would continue to keep a six-pack running up Powder Seeker (after moving the tram), when it only served two marked runs, and he was like “Bro there's like more skiable acreage in that bowl than there is in Wisconsin” and I was like “oh.” But trees make small mountains feel big, cutting them up like chapters in a book. Even better when the trees between have been gladed, as many of Tyrol's have. With such an arrangement, it can take all day to ski every run. This circa 2015 trailmap, in my opinion, better displays the ski area's depth and variety (even though there are now more runs):It's a fun little ski area, is my point here. More fun than maybe it looks glancing at the stats and trailmap. And if you don't care about trees (or there's no snow in the trees), the park scene is lights-out (and lighted at night). And the ski area is on the Indy Pass, meaning that, if you're reading this newsletter, there's a better-than-average chance that you already own a pair of lift tickets there.I realize that the majority of readers who are not from the Midwest or who don't live in the Midwest have no interest in ever skiing there, and even less interest in what skiing there is. But there's a reason I insist on recording a half-dozen or so pods per year with operators from the region, and it's not simply because I grew up in Michigan (though that's part of it). Skiing the Midwest is a singularly uplifting experience. This is not a place where only rich people ski, or where crowds only materialize on powder days, or where mountains compete in the $10-million chairlift arms race. Skiing at Tyrol Basin or Caberfae Peaks or Giants Ridge is pure, illicit-drugs-grade fun. Here, skiing is for everyone. It's done regardless of conditions or forecast, and with little mind to the 60-year-old chairlifts with no safety bars (though Tyrol's three triples are modern, and all have bars; the majority of lifts throughout the Midwest are of an older vintage). Skiing is just Something To Do In The Winter, when there is so little else other than tending to your Pet Rectangle or shopping or day-drinking or complaining about the cold. It's a joyous scene, and I wish everyone could see it at least once.Podcast NotesOn Afton Alps and Welch VillageMcGree skied Afton Alps and Welch Village as a kid. Both offer large, sprawling footprints on tiny vertical drops (350 and 360 feet, respectively), that are incredibly fun to ski.On CascadeI mention Cascade, which is Tyrol's larger competitor and roughly equidistant (in another direction), from Madison. The mountain hits 450 vertical feet in comparison to Tyrol's 300, and 176 acres to Tyrol's 40. As with all ski area stats that I cite, these stats are either lifted from the ski area's website (Cascade), or taken from a reliable secondary source (in this case, the Indy Pass website for Tyrol). I hosted Cascade GM Matt Vohs on the podcast last year. Like Tyrol, it's a pretty cool operation:On tubing dramaJust as a reminder that NIMBY-ism isn't confined to the Mountain West, we discuss the zealous opposition to Tyrol's tubing operation. Per Channel 3000 in 2018:Some community members don't agree with a plan to install lighting on the tubing hill and are pushing against official approval of a conditional use permit.A Dane County panel postponed its decision after listening to at least five residents speak out against the lighting. Marc Brody, of the Town of Vermont, was one of them. He told the panel that McGree was unclear about what the plans are and said the proposed lighting would cause significant light pollution.Tyrol eventually built the tubing hill, which, if it didn't save the business, at least reinforced it. When I last checked, the town was still standing.On “Matt Zebransky's video about high-speeds versus fixed-grips”McGree mentions Matt Zebransky, who runs midwestskiers.com. Specifically, he references this enlightening video, which illustrates the counterintuitive but irrefutable fact that fixed-grip quads move exactly the same number of skiers per hour as detachable quads (typically 2,400 at full capacity):And here's Zebransky's 2019 interview with McGree:On that chaletThis circa-late 1800s converted dairy barn is one of the cooler chalets (Midwest code for “baselodge”), anywhere in America:On Skyline Basin, Wisconsin McGree's ambition is to purchase and rehabilitate the lost Skyline Basin ski area, which sits around 90 minutes north of Tyrol. A 1974 Ski magazine article listed a 335-foot vertical drop, with a double and a triple chair (McGree intimates that only the triple is standing, and is likely unusable). Here's a circa 1999 trailmap, which is delightful:Don't confuse this with the lost Skyline ski area in Michigan. That's in Grayling, only an hour north of where I grew up. It has great intermediate pitch and an improvisational, eclectic trail and lift network, but no snowmaking. This just doesn't work in Michigan anymore (unless you're Mount Bohemia). The green line is a chairlift, and all the red lines are ropetows:Skimap.org says this trailmap dates to 2011, but the place really only ran intermittently since the 1990s, when I last skied there. I took these photos of the ragged-but-intact operation in July 2022. Last I checked (with the current owner), the place is still for sale. It sits directly off an expressway and would be a fun project for someone with $20 million to blow:The Storm explores the world of lift-served skiing year-round. Join us.The Storm publishes year-round, and guarantees 100 articles per year. This is article 36/100 in 2024, and number 536 since launching on Oct. 13, 2019. Get full access to The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast at www.stormskiing.com/subscribe

Listen to Erika L. Sanchez and the No Chingues crew talk about all of the day's chingaderas:  ·      Exclusive Squirts and Diarrhea Delays  ·      No Chingues and Nugenix – “She'll Like It Too.” ·      Erika's Fake Degree in Humane Letters ·      Is Kars4Kids Laundering Money for Slovenian Cartels? ·      Musical Waterboarding ·      Jorge Has a Conference (and Foot) Addiction ·      Tater Dress ·      “It's So Choice” ·      Join Our Patreon ·      New No Chingues IP: “NBA 90 Day” ·      Erika Hates Mama's Boys ·      Menards Only Fans and Assorted Love Tensions ·      New Mt. Dew Alcoholic Drinks – BIOOC Folks, Brace Yourselves ·      We Will Fight Our Elders ·      Cow Nips ·      Fearing Cookie Crisp Attorneys, Our Legal Department Commits Arson  ·      Top 5 Cereals: Dead or Alive ·      A Hood Cinderella Story ·      Shoes on the Powerlines ·      Stay Informed With Primer Impacto ·      The US's Drug Kingpins: The Sacklers and Reagans ·      A Two-Tiered System of Justice ·      Propaganda Omissions in US History  ·      Tusla's Black Wall Street ·      Whodads and Whathaveyous ·      Ask a White: Is Mayo and Aioli? ·      Fletcher? ·      Menards' Ailoli? ·      When They Go Low… Kick Them In The Teeth ·      Bleach Blonde Bad Built Butch Body ·      Disrespect to Servers ·      Remember, Mexicans Are Making All Your Food ·      Too Fast, Too hungry: 18 Tacos in 45 Seconds ·      Plants   We have no idea what we're doing... but we're keeping it moving with the unearned confidence of a mediocre White man! ¯_(ツ)_/¯ Listen, subscribe, share, and leave a five-star review! (or go to hell). Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nochingues/message

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Dave hosts a weird cocktail party for his co-hosts, M1s Fallon Jung and Taryn O'Brian, MD/PhD student Jacqueline Nielson, and M3 Chirayu Shukla. The group dives into a variety of topics: surreal dreams, spring break plans, which celebrity they would replace one of their organs with, book recommendations, personal stories, and AI-generated songs about Menards and Chirayu's curtailed tennis career.

Dave hosts a weird cocktail party for his co-hosts, M1s Fallon Jung and Taryn O'Brian, MD/PhD student Jacqueline Nielson, and M3 Chirayu Shukla. The group dives into a variety of topics: surreal dreams, spring break plans, which celebrity they would replace one of their organs with, book recommendations, personal stories, and AI-generated songs about Menards and Chirayu's curtailed tennis career.

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A pet store in Blaine will have to pay $22,000 to a woman it hired and fired an hour after she told a manager she was pregnant. The Minnesota Department of Human Rights found Pet Ranch violated Hannah Grell's rights under state law. The department announced Wednesday that along with the settlement, it will monitor the company for three years. Related Minnesota company illegally fired woman because she was pregnant Pregnancy discrimination is more common than you might think. A woman in Coon Rapids recently won a settlement from a dental office in a similar case. And last week the state fined Menards for docking a worker's pay when she took breaks to pump. At the national level, one in five mothers say they've experienced pregnancy discrimination at work, according to a survey by the Bipartisan Policy Center. And one in four have considered leaving their jobs out of fear of discrimination or a lack of accommodation. Jerri Adams Belcher is an attorney at Wanta Thome Minneapolis who works on pregnancy discrimination and other employment cases. She joined MPR News Host Cathy Wurzer to help break all this down.Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.Subscribe to the Minnesota Now podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.   We attempt to make transcripts for Minnesota Now available the next business day after a broadcast. When ready they will appear here.

The story of a rich hollywood family and their dangerous affinity for big cats.Talking Points: Tippi Hedron, the Apocalypto Jaguar puppet,tiger king,stabbing a squishmallow,Independent Film Channel,Seven cats,Batman dinner parties,lions lions lions lions lions,the gangly tigers,Union Guildelines,Judo chops,Menards meat buckets,Tads Werner Herzog impression sounds like Gordon Ramsay,Goosing around on set,monkey film copyright,catling gun,cabela's big hunts,the chris kyle of squirrels,on set divas,ginger horse,comicbook pest monkey,Timbo HATES shownotes,natural ice,pizza party fridays,sorry about your moms ankles,a gaffers duty,bald bull,cool trailer tricks in the gas station parking lot and the noahs arc flood Check out the website for links to our shows on iTunes, GooglePlay and Spotify► http://www.lmtya.com► https://spoti.fi/2Q55yfL Peep us on Twitter► @LetMeTellYouPD Official Discord► https://discord.gg/SqyXJ9R /////// SHILL CORNER ///////► https://www.patreon.com/LMTYA LMTYA shirts!► https://represent.com/lmtya/////// SHILL CORNER ///////

(00:00-26:13) – Query & Company opens on a Wednesday with Jake Query, Brendan King, and Eddie Garrison previewing the Pacers game tonight in Milwaukee against the Bucks. Jake and Brendan highlight a couple storylines that they will monitor tonight during the game after the two teams just played last week in the In-Season Tournament Semifinal.   (26:13-41:03) – With the Pacers set to take on the Milwaukee Bucks tonight, Jake shares a fun story that he's told before regarding Jeffrey Dahmer. Once he shares the factoids, he and Brendan start wondering when Jonathan Taylor will return for Indianapolis. (41:03-46:06) – Hour one concludes with Jake explaining the tiebreakers when it comes to the NFL Playoff picture. (46:06-1:13:03) – Joel Erickson from the Indianapolis Star joins Query & Company to provide an update on when he thinks Jonathan Taylor will return for the Indianapolis Colts, shares which players are back on the practice field today ahead of a must win game, describes this season for Kenny Moore as a resurgence year, accesses what happens with the corner backs when JuJu Brents returns to action, and explains how the Steelers have been able to win games this season. (1:13:03-1:27:16) – Following their conversation with Joel Erickson, Jake, Brendan, and Eddie discuss what the item of choice would be for someone to bring back from Indiana in connection to Spotted Cow from Milwaukee.   (1:27:16-1:33:08) – The one o'clock hour concludes Jake, Brendan, and Eddie discussing the relationship between the four human characters in Scooby Doo. Additionally, they debate what the color of Simon Pagenaud's Menards car was when he drove for Team Penske. (1:33:08-2:05:27) – Zak Keefer from The Athletic joins to program to discuss the infamous Jay Mohr vs Bill Polian argument that happened in 2001. Jake asks Zak if the two sides were able to repair their relationship, if Bill Polian and Jay Mohr still stand by what they said in that heated conversation, and dove into Polian as an executive for the Colts. Finally, he touches on his upcoming story pertaining to the oldest player in the NFL. (2:05:27-2:15:24) – With a couple big college basketball games for Indiana and Purdue this week, Jake and Brendan briefly talk about the two matchups for the Hoosiers and Boilermakers. This leads Jake down a path about the future of Mike Woodson as the head coach of Indiana. (2:15:24-2:21:12) – Today's show ends with a caller asking a question pertaining towards player development in college basketball. Additionally, they discuss the development of Trayce Jackson-Davis and Jalen Hood-Schifino underneath Mike Woodson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode, Travis-T discusses the unrealistic gravitational pull he has towards the earth. Holiday Flavors hit the coffee shops just in time to maybe make a video. And Travis-T explains why Menards is the best place to go for Black Friday. As always, this episode was brought to you by: Carter Comics - CarterComics.Com - Use the Promo Code "FreakNet" at Check Out to save 10% on your order. & Audible.com - Audibletrial.com/freaknet  - Get a 30 Day Free Trial of Audible!!!   We Have Merchandise!!!! Check out our merch at www.TeePublic.com by searching "TFS"   This Freakin Show is now part of Freak Net Studios!! Facebook: Freak Net Studios Instagram: @freaknetstudios YouTube: Freak Net Studios Follow the Podcast on Social Media: Twitter: @thisfreakinshow Facebook: This Freakin' Show Instagram: @thisfreakinshow Email us: thisfreakinshow@yahoo.com Website: ThisFreakinShow.com Like our Theme Song? Check out Ripley Street for more!

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This week we speak with Joe Gibbs Racing driver William Sawalich after winning the final ARCA Menards Series race of the season at Toledo Speedway and the ARCA Menards East Series championship. Plus all the latest racing news and results!

JKL sits down with ARCA Menards driver, Zachary Tinkle, as they talk racing, Bristol and Zachary's love of animals!

Will and Jason discuss new releases by Helpful People and Deeper, plus bonus songs, light bulbs, etc.

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#NHRA #DragRacing #NHRAresults Justin Ashley joins Joe and Alan for a conversation following his 6th Top Fuel win of the 2023 NHRA Camping World Series season. Alan and Joe will recap the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by Pet Armor, as they turn their attention to the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd, MN. Krista Baldwin joins the show for an update on her future plans. Interviews on WFO Radio have become part of winning for drivers in the NHRA #DragRacing Series. Host Joe Castello has over 30 years in drag racing, and it shows. As part of the National Hot Rod Association's Track Announcing team, Castello brings insights directly from the world of professional NHRA Camping World and Lucas Oil Series Drag Racing. NHRA results and news are featured in weekly livestreams, NHRA's Alan Reinhart and other NHRA stars including John Force, Ron Capps, Antron Brown, Steve Torrence, Greg Anderson, and Erica Enders all make frequent stops on the WFO Radio Podcast. PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/WFORadio MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/wfo-radio?ref_id=24678 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wfo-radio-podcast/id449870843?ls=1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0oo5mn0E3VmfhRCTHyLQIS Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmZlZWRidXJuZXIuY29tL1dmb1JhZGlv Free Mobile App: https://wforadio.com/m/

#NHRA #DragRacing #NHRAschedule Buddy Hull and Gary Pritchett join Joe Castello for a preview of the Menard's NHRA Nationals presented by Pet Armor. Joe and Buddy will take a deep dive into his season so far, and his goals for the rest of the 2023 NHRA Camping World Series season. Gary Pritchett joins the show following a successful weekend of Top Fuel match racing in the Lagana Brothers Nitro Ninja Top Fuel Dragster. Pritchett give the details of his experience and talk about the return of Team CAPCO to the Winners Circle. Interviews on WFO Radio have become part of winning for drivers in the NHRA #DragRacing Series. Host Joe Castello has over 30 years in drag racing, and it shows. As part of the National Hot Rod Association's Track Announcing team, Castello brings insights directly from the world of professional NHRA Camping World and Lucas Oil Series Drag Racing. NHRA results and news are featured in weekly livestreams, NHRA's Alan Reinhart and other NHRA stars including John Force, Ron Capps, Antron Brown, Steve Torrence, Greg Anderson, and Erica Enders all make frequent stops on the WFO Radio Podcast. PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/WFORadio MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/wfo-radio?ref_id=24678 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wfo-radio-podcast/id449870843?ls=1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0oo5mn0E3VmfhRCTHyLQIS Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmZlZWRidXJuZXIuY29tL1dmb1JhZGlv Free Mobile App: https://wforadio.com/m/

Do you want to attract new patients immediately, increase your brand awareness, and be seen as the "Go To" practice in your community? Then start doing Ground Marketing today! Our Ground Marketing course offers a range of actionable strategies that will help you attract patients from your local restaurants, gyms, corporate locations, and small businesses in your area! With step-by-step scripts, foolproof plans, and real-time video demonstrations, you'll master the art of effectively engaging with your local community to attract new patients effortlessly. Click this link to begin your transformative journey with our Ground Marketing Course now! https://thedentalmarketer.lpages.co/the-ground-marketing-course-open-enrollment/‍‍Guest: Syed ShahabuddinPractice Name: 311 DentalCheck out Sundar's Media:Website: http://www.311dental.comEmail: 311dentalfam@gmail.com‍Other Mentions and Links:VenmoStudio8e8Heartland DentalKool-AidFerrariToyota CorollaMaseratiDr. Farhan MominJoe Ross and Associates - Real Estate BrokerUPSA-dec ChairSpear EducationCareStackCMOShare MarketingMVP MailhouseContagious - Jonah Berger‍‍For more helpful tips, strategies, ideas, and marketing advice:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalmarketer/‍The Newsletter: https://thedentalmarketer.lpages.co/newsletter/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2031814726927041‍‍My Key Takeaways:Performing a happiness exercise can be a great way to find what's really important in your life and align your values for the future!It is a privilege for us to see patients every day, so show them that they matter with a warm greeting and recognition!You do NOT need the most fancy piece of dental gear to impress patients. Get something they will actually talk about like a massage chair!All team members need to buy into the vision of the practice. When everyone brings their ideas and support to the practice, that's where it really shines.Personal touch can be lost in the fast-paced lifestyle of corporate dentistry. Honing in on one practice can really nurture and develop quality relationships with patients.‍Please don't forget to share with us on Instagram when you are listening to the podcast AND if you are really wanting to show us love, then please leave a 5 star review on iTunes! [Click here to leave a review on iTunes]‍p.s. Some links are affiliate links, which means that if you choose to make a purchase, I will earn a commission. This commission comes at no additional cost to you. Please understand that we have experience with these products/ company, and I recommend them because they are helpful and useful, not because of the small commissions we make if you decide to buy something. Please do not spend any money unless you feel you need them or that they will help you with your goals.‍Episode Transcript (Auto-Generated - Please Excuse Errors)Michael: All right. It's time to talk with our featured guest, Dr. Saed Shaha. Budin. Saed. How's it going? Syed: It's going well, man. I'm blessed. Blessed to be here. Thanks for having me, Michael: man. What do we gotta do to get one of them shirts?Syed: It's a tough uh, a tough ask man. That's where I got 'em from. Oh, Michael: nice man. Syed: Nice. I like that bunch brand new materials, man. This is just the beginning. This is, this is just the beginning. Yeah. Studio Michael: 88 made that for you, right? Syed: Studio 88 did the logo for me. Yeah. So I can't take any credit. I chose it. So I guess that takes some work, but yeah.Michael: Yeah. That's a big decision. Yeah, no, that's true. But also say, can you tell us a little bit about your past, your present, how'd you get to where you are today? Syed: Sure man. I'd love to. So, I grew up in Chicago land, Chicago land area, about 40 minutes west of city of Chicago. In the suburbs. You know, one of the only brown kids in my entire class.Always had a little bit of a chip on my shoulder, always had some prove, you know, grew up. I wanted to always be I wanted to be a psychiatrist. Weird thing for a kid to want to be, but my uncle was a psychiatrist and I just saw the kind of respect that people gave him. He had his own business and I knew that he talked to, you know, his business was dealing with people and talking to people, and I loved that.And that's really kind of what I wanted. Started a little, learn a little bit more about that and decided, nah, actually that's not what I wanna do. The field isn't what I thought it was. You know, you're kind of just pushing pills more than anything. But I, I can say that my sister's like psychiatrist have, at the same time that I was like, you know, late high school I was getting braces.My orthodontist, I don't know how, what kind of language I could use on this. But he wasn't a very, like, he wasn't, he was nice, but he was kind of like full himself. So he I mean, I would go in and I'm a 16 year old kid, and this guy was just your typical uh, like Indian guy who always wishes that he wasn't Indian, he wishes he was white, you know, one of those guys.So I have vivid memories of going in there and him just bragging about his life and where he is and where, how he got there. You see that girl up front? That white girl, that's my wife. And I'm like, okay. he pulled out his appointment book. He goes, look at all these patients. They all pay me $200 a month.And I'm like, okay. He's like, see that car up there? That's mine anyway. Full of himself. Right? And I was like, man, this guy, I never wanna, I don't wanna be this guy. But when he would talk to me about why my mouth was the way that it was, I had some crazy issues. You know, I looked like a vampire canine teeth coming in weird ways.He would talk to me about why my mouth did that, how my teeth got to where they were. And I just thought it was like, I thought that was so cool. And I was fascinated. So I was like, I wanna do this butt be this guy. So, that started my fascination with dentistry, man. You know, fast forward through college, I thought about nothing else.I didn't have any backup plans. If I didn't get to dental school, I was gonna be a hand model in California or something. I didn't have anything. I had nothing planned. So, yeah, man. Went to dental school in Indiana. I feel weird just talking this long by myself, man, by the way. But Michael: you're like, I've never done.You feel like you're orthodontist guy. Yeah, Syed: man, man, we're going full circle here. That's crazy that Michael: he was like that though, that he was real quick. Backspace a little bit though. Psychiatry. When was the pivoting point where you're like, Nope, nevermind. Syed: Good question. I, I just started to learn more about it and it was late.And I just like, sat with my uncle and asked him like, what's, you know, what's like your life? Like, what's the day in the life like for you? And it's a lot less, I mean, what I realized is that I wanted to be something more of like a counselor or like a psychologist rather than a psychiatrist, because you spend like a couple minutes with the patient, I would hear him on phone calls and a phone call goes like this.You know, this is Dr. Whatever. Dr. S. Yeah. What's going on? Okay. That medication's not working for you. Okay, let's try this other medication. I'll call it in for you. That's like mainly your conversation with patients. Sometimes it's like, okay, and they're very like, just deadpan. Okay. Yeah. You're thinking about hurting yourself.Okay, let me get you started on this other medication. And that's all it is. It's a lot less of like, you know, Tell what, what's your, how are you feeling and what all that kind of stuff. I dunno, the, the connection isn't really there the way that I thought it would be, at least not for adult psych. Mm-hmm.You know? that was the pivot when I was just like, it's kinda, you know, it's not what I thought. Yeah. It's not what, so you've always kind of had like any psychiatrist out there. If you're a psychiatrist, man, do your thing. I can't do it. Michael: I can't, you know, you've always kind been, or it sounds like, I dunno if you've always, but like, You wanted to help, but more like on the internal, you know what I'm talking about?Syed: Yeah. Michael: Yeah. So why, why did, why did dentistry Syed: have, how did that happen? I was fascinated by the science of it. My parents were typical Indian parents. We barely went to the dentist, like barely ever. But I just was like, I know I wanna do something, help. Because I wanted to make people feel better.But I also wanted to have that connection. So like general medicine was kind of in the back of my mind, but then I started looking into dentistry as well. And I dunno, there, I think there was a website or something that I saw and it's talked about pros and cons of being a dentist and all that jazz.So I was looking into this, you know, looking into, started looking into it and I was like, this is it. Own your own business, which is a big thing as well. I wanted to do. Big, huge part of wanting, wanting to be a dentist, and you build connections with people and you can make them feel better pretty easily.So yeah, man. Michael: Okay, nice man. So then fast forward and then you decided to open up your practice. How long were you an associate or working for an Syed: associateship? Yeah, good question, man. There's a story there, but Graduated in 2017. I worked for Heartland Dental, big Corporate.Mm-hmm. Dentistry they're like almost double the size I feel like, than they were when I started working with them. Worked with them for four years and then moved back to Chicagoland area. When I was working for them, the first, I really only had a plan to work with them for like a year, and I'm like, I'm just gonna work with them for a year, maybe learn some things, get my speed up, and then I'm go do my own thing somewhere.I lost track of the vision. the vision was I wanna have my own business. I wanna be a leader. I wanna have my own practice throughout dental school. This is what I was thinking. And I'm like, you know, everything that I was learning at dental school, additional CE and stuff that I was doing in dental school, additional leadership, things I was learning was all to set me up for that.But when you work for a place like like Heartland, again, I'm not trying to throw shade, but you drink the Heartland Kool-Aid, everybody tells you there's no way out of this corporate thing. You gotta work with us and this is the best option. All these people who have practices, they're gonna be gone.We're gonna buy them all out, all that jazz. And it was just, you know, I was just listening to it and I should have paid no money to it, you know? So I lost track of the vision, when I was working for them. Michael: Okay, so when did you snap back into reality, I guess you can say, and been like, nah, man, like, I'm gonna do my own thing.Syed: That's a good question, man. You're a good interviewer. Can we just take a second? AppreciateMichael: that'll. I'll Venmo you somebody later. Yeah, yeah. Cool, cool, cool. Syed: Corny, I did a happiness exercise. My wife and I did a happiness exercise. This is what the exercise is, and I always advise everyone to do this Wherever you are in life, whether you've already started working, or you haven't started working, you haven't even thought of your profession yet, here's the exercise.Sit down, think very, very deeply about everything that you need in life to be happy. Everything that. Money, what kind of money you wanna make? What kind of material things do you wanna do? You want a Ferrari? Are you okay with a Corolla? What kind of house do you want? What kind of life do you want? Do you wanna have free time?Do you wanna go and travel? Do you wanna have time with your family? You wanna live close to family? All of that jazz, literally everything. And take like a full day and just do that. And then you have a vision. You have a life that you've built out for yourself in the future. You've decided these are the things that are gonna make me happy and just never compromise on those things. What happens is you get caught up in the chase. I'm sure that you know, you can sympathize. I'm sure that a lot of you guys can sympathize.You get caught up. This other person, this other, this friend that I went to dental school with is now they have three practices and I'm still here as an associate or whatever it is. You know, my friend who was went into, didn't even go to college, is driving a freaking Maserati and I'm out here with my whatever, it's, the chase clouds you here and it's it's dangerous because it keeps you from again, You lose track of your vision.What's gonna keep me happy? What do I need to be happy? So, in that list that I wrote up was living close to my family. I didn't live close family when I was working with Heartland, having my own thing, I would, that wasn't the case for me. So just a whole list of things, Michael: you know. That's interesting. besides that, besides owning your business and living close to family?What were some of the things that you needed or you need to be happy? Syed: I need to be fulfilled in what I'm doing, and part of that involves just providing like a great patient experience that, I can only do if I'm doing my own thing. So that's one thing is being fulfilled, you know, in my job, I'm not even gonna mention the the money thing because I'm making my less money right now and probably will be for a year than when I was working with Heartland, probably for the next three years, to be honest with you.But I had a number in mind and it's actually, it doesn't cost that much to, to keep me happy. Personally. I wanted to be stress free and be able to spend time with my wife, like a lot of time with my wife and not just like two, three hours in a day. I needed to be close to my parents.there's a lot on the list, but Yeah, I dunno. Okay, Michael: man. No, it's good. Its good now. No, it's good. It's good. Like, uh, right now, does your wife work with you or no? Yeah. Okay. So you're close, right? Yeah. Like it's good. Yeah. And then so the other stuff is I can't get away from her, you know?You don't want to either, man. It's nice like, yeah. Yeah. That's good. It's good that you're, you know what I mean? You did a happiness test and like realized and pivoted. How easy has this process been? So let me ask you like, When did you start looking for locations? Syed: I started looking for locations. It would've been around like May, June last year. Officially started like, kind of like looking at locations and turning off the idea of buying a practice and then turned to the idea of starting out my own. Oh, so you were looking Michael: for an acquisition first?I was. did you not find one that you were looking for or? Syed: yeah, partly that is part of the thing. For the longest time. So I'm really risk averse. I mean, this is the biggest risk I've ever taken in my life. I really try to make calculated decisions and I play it safe.Like I play it really safe. So my first thought was if I'm gonna have, if I'm gonna buy, if I'm gonna get a, have a practice of my own, I want something that's already established where I already know it's gonna be successful. I already know there's a guaranteed income already coming in. There's patients already there.So, I started looking into different brokers and talking to them about what kind of practice did they had and nothing was it, you know? and then I started realizing, as I talked to like more and more people outside of brokers, the way that the dental market is the, for offices, there's a couple of people, especially if you're in a big city like I am, Chicagoland.There's a couple of people who have, the brokers have them on speed dial because they're gonna offer the best price. And Heartland Dental's one of them, all these corporate places, you hard to compete with those people. If you don't have that kinda capital, you don't have anything to really show for it, you know?So, the only other option really was to then hit up dentists who are gonna retire or people practices that I liked, and then tell them, Hey, when you retire, would you be open to me buying this practice? Okay, when are you gonna retire? Two, three years? Two outside of my time zone, you know, it was like it was gonna take too long.Had a conversation with a friend of Farhan. I'm gonna shout. He was gonna start up a practice and I was gonna buy a practice. We had that conversation and we flipped. He bought a practice and then I started up my own practice. Mm-hmm. Cause he was just like, these are the, here's the pearls for having a practice, start a practice.Like you can set everything. That sounds really good. That sounds awesome. It's gonna take some time, but it's my own thing and I made every decision and it's a startup and it's something I'm always, I mean, it's sounds like it's a lot of fun. And he just realized like, I don't think I wanna do that. I think I just wanna buy something more established.It was weird. We did this 180 thing, both of us, but Michael: So then you found the location, you, was it immediately the first location you found, or were you like, Syed: no.Yeah, I worked with I worked with a couple of real estate brokers here. Dental real estate brokers. Mm-hmm. Actually not just dental, but health. Joe Ross and Associates. I gotta give him a shout out. They gave me kind of like a list of all the places that were sort of available and I went and checked out a bunch and I was like, okay, sure.Yeah. Maybe this one. Maybe this one. They checked some of the boxes. They weren't checking all of them, but I was like, I have to. And then I just went on a drive one day and I just found this spot here and it's the perfect size widthwise that I wanted. And it looked nice. Like it relatively new built like 10 years ago, I think, 19 years ago in the location that I wanted.before we scouted locations, my wife and I made dental appointments at a bunch of offices. Like in the area, and I was like, okay, I know what my competition is now. Yeah. Hold on, hold on. Michael: Why'd you do that? Why'd, why'd you, what was the point of that? Syed: The point of it was to, I'm always trying to learn.I'm always trying to improve. I picked up little things here and there from some of these places. Like, a little thing that I put into the patient experience here, but mostly to see, okay, what is my real competition care if I open up? Is there somebody down the street who's gonna do a better job than I'm?And if that's the case, I can't have confidence in myself and if I can't have confidence in myself, how is anybody else? But, so that's, that was kinda the reason why I did that. did you go, Michael: you went to these locations and got the, Syed: my wife and I did. Yeah. What were some of the things you Michael: picked up?Syed: One of the places that I went to wasn't even in the areas that I was looking at, but they're a huge name in Chicago, land area. I won't say their name. Mm-hmm. But they're a huge name here and you've probably heard of them and everybody probably has. their design was incredible. It was impeccable.Whoever is designing those offices, freaking kudos to you. And there was a lot of stuff like, they're really like one of. Cool offices, you know, so they had little, little things that I was like, that's, that's a thing that I'm gonna try to put incorporate later on, you know? But then there was things about the patient experience that I didn't enjoy.And the sad reality is that, single location practices are kind of few and far in between. That I have found, at least in the big city like Chicagoland, even that place that I'm talking about has like seven locations. They're opening their seventh and eighth location, and when that happens, man, the patient experience just falls by the wayside because the owner of the practice, the, the person who has the most stake in that business is not in the practice.And when that's not the case, then who's overseeing this? Somebody that you just pay. An office manager or somebody, they don't have the same stake in the practice as you do as a practice owner. So yeah, that stuff just falls by the wayside. And then you, you know, because the patient experience is suffering, now you gotta, now you've gotta compromise on cost for things.You gotta compromise on the time you spend with patients. It's all related. Mm-hmm. It's all related. So then you gotta change the vision for your whole practice and. I'm just gonna start thinking now mold seven, eight locations and just getting my profit that way versus just honing in on that one practice and providing the best experience.That's just kind of what I have seen working with the corporate places that working with Heartland that I, you know, I did for four years and then just kind of looking around and being like, look, there's a practice here quarter of a mile down the way, literally two minutes you turn here and there's another practice there.Three on the street over here. There's like so many practices that are around here, and every single one of them is one of X locations, and the patient experience is not there, you know? Mm-hmm. So that was my vision now then was to, I'm just going to hone in on that and that's what's gonna be, that's what's gonna be our shake.It's gonna take us a little time to get there. In terms of, success, let's call it. But if my patient experience is the way that I have envisioned it and the way that my team has envisioned it, we've come up with it together, people will be happy So then Michael: when it came to the specific things like the design, what was it like? You're like, I'm gonna, what was it, what was it and the design that you're like, I'm gonna take that, and what was it where you're like, dang, they're patient experience cause of this specific thing sucks. Syed: Design was the way that they engaged, like social media was a thing.Mm. I was like, I wanna do that. Cause people want that. People would love for their dentist to have that. So this is the way that they engaged with their audience was good. Like, there were hashtags things, there were QR codes everywhere. Why are my teeth bleeding? QR code? It takes it to a video of theirs.You know, it was like that kind of stuff. Mm-hmm. So that's down the line. That's where I'm going. That's where I would like, I would love to have that kinda thing. The list of things that I picked up that were negative is way longer. as simple as when you walk in, are people even noticing you?Mm-hmm. Are they taking you for granted as a patient? Do they appreciate you as a patient or are they just like, yeah. we're here and it's a priv, it's your privilege to be here and have an appointment with us. It's really the opposite. I mean, our field has changed. It's more customer service oriented and you have to have the mindset because it's true that it's our privilege to treat any of these people.It's our privilege. So that they let the, that they let us put our hands in their mouths and, for even to have 'em sit in the chair, we spend the money to get them in. so you have to realize that it's a privilege to see patients. And I didn't treat, I didn't, I wasn't treated that way when I was at these places.Like I walk in nice. Two gals at the front, none of them acknowledged me. I went up and I'm like, Hey, they're like looking up to me bored and not fulfilled with their jobs. So they're just like, yeah, can I help you? I'm like, yeah, I got an appointment. what do you mean? What do you think I'm doing over here? selling you watches? Like what do you think is happening I have an appointment. My name looks like it might beha. Just do your little research, you know? Little things like that, There was just no clarity on who's gonna even see me and who's gonna do my cleaning.Like Mm. Just it was clear that it was the male, you know? And then after I come in, there were like 10 people who came in after me. People were waiting. Wow. Michael: so then you mentioned something you're like, I'm gonna keep doing, I want to hone in on this, which is the patient experience, right.Until you reach success, what's success look like to you? Syed: Great question. Success for me is we are able to provide care for a lot of people and not compromise on our patient experience. That's success to me. And I pay my bills. pay my bills and I keep myself happy and my wife happy. and that's really it.That's success to me is being able to provide patient experience, enough that I am happy and my staff is happy and my patients are happy. That's vague. I know. And I'm sorry, but, I don't know if I have a number in mind, you know, but what's your, what's your breakeven number? there's some things that I spent a lot of money on.There's some things I did not spend a lot of money on, but, per month it's around like $35,000 would be breakeven. Michael: Okay. Okay. So Syed: it's for a seven operatory location, 2200 square feet. Uh, Around there, you know, that's including, that's the loan, that's everybody's salary and included, excluding mine, Which, yeah, I mean, I saved up some money. I'm not paying myself really a lot. Yeah. I pay myself a little bit, but I'm not paying myself a lot. Yeah. I'm paying myself, my wife and I on the same salary. Michael: Okay. Gotcha. Gotcha. When it comes to, uh, what you spent a lot on, in little on, what was that? Syed: I don't even say a lot.I spend money on things that when people come into the office, it's the things that they talk about. I got a massage chair. Mm-hmm. Um, It's not a lot. It's $1,600. One of my, one of my chairs is $7,000. My dental chair at $7,000. So like what's $1,600? Anybody who comes in? The UPS guy. Anybody who delivers anything.My cleaning people when they come in, Patients when they walk in, they walk when we're giving them the tour, I don't even point out to massage chair. They walk by and they, they walk like this and then they go, what is that? And they do a double take I'm like, well massage. What is that about?I'm like, if you have to wait a long time, I don't want you to have a bad experience. You can sit in the massage chair or even after today. Why don't you sit right now? And I give 15 minutes in massage chair and walk out and. where do I sign up? It's small things like, dude, I, I have sat in my chair, massage chair like once, but and it's a great one, but it was just an Amazon massage chair.It's nothing special. But one of the things I learned is that if you just go, if patients expect this, you just gotta be just right, just right above that and they're gonna be minds blown minds. Mm-hmm. You know? Thousands of dollars on 3D printers and all of this stuff. Some of it to market to patients.I mean, if you're gonna use it, do your thing. I mean, I'm probably gonna get one too eventually. But they just like spend all this money on things that, for the patient experience that patients never pick up on. Like if ate a chair. Mm-hmm. Chair, it's not me. If you do it, that's cool. A deck. No shade, but I just didn't feel like patients ever cared.I've been in offices where there were eight egg chairs and patients never mentioned it once, but my cheap chair has a $500 massage in it. And patients comment on that all the time. Yeah, just like these little balloons that rise and fall behind you, like right here. Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah. They just love it.They love it, man. So, the things I spent a lot of money on were, I didn't even, I negotiated. Tenant improvement. I didn't even negotiate rent. I was like, whatever your rent number is, that's fine. I'm probably paying a lot for this area. It's gonna be like rent and my maintenance stuff in by close to $9,000.Mm-hmm. So I don't know if that's a lot or not, but I I feel like it's, Michael: yeah. $9,000. Yeah. Yeah it is. Okay. So then these are some of the things I like that the, the cook for marketing, the massage chair. Right. Like, you know what I mean? Yeah. It's really, really interesting. Yeah. When it comes to um, the, well, actually, let me rewind a little bit.How much was your build out? Syed: Build out was, I just wrote the check yesterday, the build out, the final one. 300, like 34, 30 5,000. Michael: So it was three around $335,000. How was the construction process? Syed: You know what, man? I hear some horror stories out there.I did not have that. Thank God. you know, the guy that I went to, he builds a bunch of offices around here. I know several people who, he was definitely quick. But he was quick, but I had no idea when he was gonna do what, like there was no schedule. So it was kind of like unpredictable.But I'm grateful to be where I'm, where I am. We started, we broke around in October and then we were built out mostly February. like, I had equipment and it people come in. So, you know, like four or five months I hear some horror stories where it takes people a year, I think if you're gonna go through that process, that's an important question to ask of contractors is how many projects do you have going on right now?How long does it usually take for you to build out an office from where it is right now to the final, you know, thing? So that's a question I asked everybody. He was like, I take four months, just write, like, just right off the bat. And I was like, oh, okay. Other people were like, ah, it depends, you know, this, this, so he took four months.He did a great job. There were small things that I wish I had more input in. It definitely wasn't a thing where we sat down and came up with the vision for the practice. He is like, yeah, okay, we gotta layout together. He just started doing it and I was like, wait, wait, wait. What about uh, this? He's like, okay, I guess we can do that if you wanna do that.And I'm like, well, you already did the whole other thing. Let's just go that route. Michael: Yeah. Yeah. What were some things that you wish you had more input on? Syed: Man. Design stuff. It's all just finishes mostly. Mostly finishes. The floor plan I had input on, we sat, we, we did as something. We sat together and were like, this is where I want these ops and all that jazz.I want them this big. But design stuff like, you know, we have a sink in the hallway and he just put up this blue tile and this ugly gold little border. And I was like, dude, this looks like my mom designed it, but. I mean, yeah, it would've been nicer if I could have found a better thing. To be fair though, now that everything's built, it actually looks pretty nice, so, ok.He knows what he's doing. I don't, but, you know, no, that makes, Michael: makes sense. Right Now, how many employees do you have? Syed: Four, including myself. When did you open this week? Michael: wow. Wow. Syed: Okay. Okay. Technically this week. So we I mean we had a soft opening. we've been technically seeing patients for like two weeks.That's just been friends and family. We started seeing our outside patients this week. Technically Thursday actually, but last Thursday. Okay. Okay. It was an accident, but yeah. Michael: Lemme ask you, lemme ask you what, are you open? Did you feel like. At the end of the day, once your first opening day or once this weekend, would you like we were prepped, we were prepared, or were you like, I forgot this, I forgot that.Or I should have thought about this, or We should have done this. Syed: Yeah, no, I mean, we're prepared. Okay. We're good. I don't, we're not like, we're not crazy. Busy, busy. So there are things that I wish I had done earlier, which is where a schedule would have, I think helped. You know, a schedule for my contractor, but I wish, I wish I started marketing efforts earlier.I wish I started ground marketing earlier. I wish I did all these things earlier, but, it is what it is. So, like, you know, that first day we saw, like we saw three patients, the appointments, there's I do something called a tour appointment that I got from spear. Education. basically it's like a 90 minute appointment and I take them on a tour of their mouth.I take photos of my DSLR camera, we take an interoral scan, we do a bunch of stuff. so that's like a 90 minute appointment. And we had three of those first day. And then the next day it was like, you know, a couple, this has been a couple every day. It's not like I'm packed. No, I get, we have the time.I to also just sort of. It's not like we're slammed and we're like burnt out, I'm still going home at six every day. We close at six, we go home at like six 15 every day. But it's because I put in a lot of prep work. We started training like I hired in January and for the first week, We were just at home just learning stuff for the software.We, we use Cares Stack. Mm-hmm. So we were just learning Carest Stack for a full week and then we spent a good month training outside of the office on our vision. We spent two days just getting to know each other, learning new personality types and all that stuff. We went an escape room together. But basically just coming up with the vision for the practice together.I needed my everybody to buy into the vision of the practice, to buy into the experience, to buy into what kind of things we're gonna be doing for people. And they really did. I'm so grateful we, I did that because now anything that's going up on our social media is them. Anything that, any new ideas that we have, marketing wise, it's them.It's not me. I'm not great at that stuff, you know? Mm-hmm. So, they really bought in and made it theirs. It's been awesome to see. I'm proud of them. Nice man. Michael: That's good. What are you guys doing for marketing and advertising then? Syed: Good question. We so Studio a, d a, you would mentioned them. So they built out my website.I have SEMO share doing my online marketing, SEO and ads and stuff like that. We just started like maybe a month ago with that stuff, ask me in a couple months how it's going. But and then we've got MVP mail house. We're using them for print marketing and your ground marketing course.Have you started ground marketing or no? Yeah, so we did. We did, but so many people were asking, are you guys open yet? And we're like, we have to say like, no, we're not yet, but in a month, check this out. Ha ha. They're like, oh, ok ha. And then you can see them just the interest just weighing down. And part of that is to us, we probably could have done better things during the, during our scripts, but now, like next week, we're gonna hit it very hard.You know, we're gonna hit ground marketing very hard every day. We're going as we have a couple hours planned. Yeah. And we're just gonna be on the community. We're doing a couple of things here and there. Like next week we have a middle school, we're going to a career fair, so we're gonna have a spin wheel.I think it's gonna be cool. We've done a couple of daycares and sent home some stuff with the kids, you know, being like, Hey, we're three 11 dental to their parents. So we've done a couple of things here and there. We're gonna be at farmer's markets and all that stuff. So yeah, we had meetings where we decided this, we're gonna hit up this event, we're gonna be at this event, we're gonna be at this event.That's what we wanna be. We wanna be that office that is very active in the community and that like, you know, you're a little annoyed with because of how much they, they're in your face. Yeah. We're not gonna do a billboard or anything, but I wanna be out there, you know? Michael: Yeah. No, that's good. So hold up real quick.Rewind. You didn't get their information when they're like, are you open yet? Syed: We did. And then some of those people when we called back, we got some people scheduled. It's not like, yeah, half the people that we have scheduled were from those lists. But a lot of them were like, oh no, I need to find somebody like right now.And I was like, you can't just wait. They can't wait like a month. You can't wait. Well, you know, two months actually. Yeah. Yeah. Okay. Some of them are like, yeah, you know what uh, call me back at this time. You know, call me back in a couple months where you guys are. So we have called those people back. We're gonna hit up those businesses again.Yeah. It's not a big deal. We're gonna get it again. You know? Yeah. Now that everything is built out, now that this place is like, it looks so nice. I'm trying to be aggressive with getting people into the office and meeting us. Cause we're on conversion there. Who much and us. it's good.So we're trying to be aggressive. So, at first I was like, I don't know if I should offer free whitening. Sounds like it's gonna cost a lot per patient, but now I'm like, yeah, whatever. I mean, whatever gets people in I'm confident that they'll stay. Yeah. Michael: Okay man. Yeah, I mean, remember like as long as you're following up and calling them right and following up or, you know, you can text too.They feel like people reply faster with text now, but however you wanna do it, like keep it up man. You know what I mean? When it comes to these leads. Cause they, they were interested in you. They're like, yeah, gimme my information. They already do that first transaction, Syed: you know? Right, right. Yeah. Michael: So do you have, are you doing that or is it your, somebody in your team doing that or?Syed: It was me and my team. My wife would be answering calls. Sh she wouldn't be with me. She's also not like a crazy people person, but my front desk assistant and my dental assistant, they don't think they are, but they are. Yeah. So, I take them with me and we go, and sometimes I just send them, you know, they have different conversations that they had, they can have with people when I'm not even there.Sometimes I just send Syed Shahabuddin DRAFT-cm: them Michael: out. Okay, man. That's good. So then, sorry, throughout this process, I guess from the moment you decided I'm gonna do my own practice, right? Maybe you were still in Heartland, but you decided it. Right. So today, what's been some of your biggest struggles or fails or pitfalls?Syed: From the moment that I decided, just believing. In myself. And like I said, I'm risk averse. I don't take big risks. So overcoming that and being like, if you have a set vision and if you believe in yourself, you believe in the experience that you provide, what's gonna stop you?Sure. It'll take a little time, but you'll be good. You know? Mm-hmm. That's just, just having confidence. That's kinda the biggest thing. I mean, I'm confident in my clinical ability, and I'm confident when I talk to people and case acceptance wise, that kind of stuff, I'm confident there.But, you know, as far as like the business goes and then going out into the community and getting people and. Having a brand of your own to be proud of and to be confident in is kind of a different thing. So, it didn't take me long though, to be honest with you. Mm-hmm. It took a couple, it took just some, some time just to think about myself and my wife and just talking about it and what really sped that up was going to these other offices and being like, okay, you know what, nah, I think we're fine.Yeah. You know, That was my biggest pitfall, I would say. But I mean, it's just small things here and there. Every day there's a new pitfall, there's little things every single time, you know? Yeah. Like, you know, we, we, we had got these hip out bins for organization and putting those things together was like a freaking pain and a half.It took whole day, went back and forth to Menards, got the wrong thing, those stupid little things like that. I'm grateful. It's been nothing big. Yeah. Getting was an issue. That was kind of a big issue, but you know, I don't know if you want me to talk about that, but Yeah, Michael: no, we, we, we can dive into that a little bit.I just wanna back to the confidence thing. Yeah. You still feel like you struggle Syed: with that?I'm gonna sound like a douche bag. No, I don't. Yeah. I don't, I'm Michael: what helped. What helped? Because it sounds like maybe you don't struggle with that part of the confidence, but when it comes to like, I dunno, ground marketing or anything else, you're a hundred percent confident or Now I am. Syed: Okay. Why? Because I've seen what's out there.I've seen what's out there. I've gotten a couple of patients in and they're, I, I see what they enjoy and I just see the look on their faces when they walk into an operatory and it says, Hey, Saed. And there's a customized thing to them based off of a menu that they filled out, you know? Mm-hmm. And I just hear the comments from people, things like I walked in and I didn't, I thought I was in the wrong place.I didn't know it was a dental office. That inspires confidence. people who are like, okay, for instance, like my, one of my assistant's moms with my, my first patients here has been a little afraid to go to the dentist for years. Came in, met me, saw the place. She needs some extensive treatment and she's excited about the treatment.Now after having gone through this whole experience here. So that inspires confidence. I mean, it's just little things like that, you know? I think the lack of confidence was, are people going to enjoy it? Are I spent so much time building up this vision, building up this experience, picking little tiny things, you know, I spent all this damn money on this place.Are people gonna enjoy it enough to. am I gonna be able to pay these bills? So, seeing how people come in and seeing what's out there, what's around me in terms of like, you know, the other offices that are here, they're all corporate. That inspires confidence. The phone calls that we get, listen to them and then people being like, I just came from this other office and bike.I don't know what they're doing, but that's they, the whole thing just went downhill. I was a patient with theirs for years, and now I feel like I'm a number, Yeah. I mean, I'm kind of being kinda redundant, but all of that expires confidence for me. Michael: honestly say, I feel like you kind of had always, or you've had that hope, and then once you met it here halfway, they were like, Yes.They, they confirmed your hope, right? They confirmed your faith or your, or whatever you wanna call it, confidence, right? And then boom, right. Confidence. You're like, I thought this was gonna happen. This is happening, right. Kind of thing. Yeah. That's a good, Syed: yeah. You should be a psychiatrist, dude.You needed Michael: medicine. And uh, yeah. So then one of the last questions I wanna ask you is, throughout this process, how is it affecting your personal life? Syed: You know what? My wife works with me. It's not, if anything, it's improving our relationship, honestly. I mean, like I said, we talked about the happiness, my happiness I dunno what you wanna call it.That dude the exercise, the happiness exercise. Mm-hmm. She was a big part of it. We went through that together, so, it's improved my personal life as far as my wife is go. I don't see friends. Yeah. Like at all anymore. I haven't met up with friends for a long time. I used to meet up with them on the weekly, you know, and I, we used to be fairly social, but in the past six months, Yeah, I can count on my hands the number of times I've hung out with people.Family, you know, I try to see family on the weekly. I see my parents at least, but I definitely see them a lot less. But I know that that's temporary and that's right now, but my wife was the biggest part of my life. Mm-hmm. I see her every day. That's great. I mean, I see her for hours. I see her every single second pretty much.Yeah. Yeah. You know, which I advise if you can make that happen and you like the person that you were married to.You? Yeah. Good. Cause this sucks, man. When I started working and when you first get outta dental school, you know nothing. So I spent, I would come home from work and you'd already be burnt out. And then I spent three hours on spirit online education, just learning stuff for like five months. I did that and then, you know, and my, my wife is just, She's working as well.But then, you know, there, we didn't spend much time together and we were relatively young in our marriage. Like three years in when I, that was happening. I spent five months doing that. And then even still, I come home after that and it's three hours and two, three hours. I'm burnt out, I'm tired. It's like, are we gonna talk about now?It's just watch TV and go to sleep and just repeat. Mm. You know? And so I just didn't like that. Yeah, I don't Michael: at all. Yeah, it's not a good way to, you know what I mean? There's no Syed: communication. Yeah, but that's the average, that's your average marriage, right? I mean, think about it nowadays, but nowadays people are working from home and maybe it's different, but um, this is before Covid, so I mean, that's just your average marriage and it's just you have the weekend and you have some evenings to each other if you're not burnt out, and then that's when communication fails and all of that stuff, Yeah, we're really getting into more marriage counseling here, but, Michael: No, no, but it's good man. It's good. It's, that's why I asked the question about how it affects your personal life, right? It's of course cause um, yeah. It's a good thing. But some, I guess some people are like, oh man, you know, it, I'm, I spend less time with my family.All this does cause my startup, but it's also a good side to it, right? it doesn't have to be that way where you spend less time with people, right? Yeah. You can be spending more time with people. Yeah. So it's really, really good. Awesome side, man. Yeah. If you can, can you tell our listeners where they can find you if they have any questions or they wanna reach out to you or anything like that?Syed: Sure. Well, if you're in Chicago land, just come, just come check me out, dude. I'm at Bowling Brook Southwest Chicago Land. Come check with the office. That'd be awesome. I'd love, I'd love to show people I take pride in it. You can tell. you can just reach out to me by email three 11 Dental fam like family gmail.com.If you have any questions, I'd be so happy to help. Michael: Awesome. So like guys, that's gonna be in the show notes below. And sai, thank you so much man, for being with us. Before we sign off, any last piece of advice or favorite quotes you wanna share with us? Syed: Any last pieces of advice? Man, I've been talking for a long time.The biggest piece of advice I have is do that happiness exercise. If you have not done that, when people give you advice, take it with a grain of salt. Even when I give you advice, take it with a grain of salt.Do your own research. Learn things on your own and take a little bit from everyone and never just take just one person's word for everything. I've had to do that. Michael: Awesome. Awesome. So thank you so much for being with us. It's been a pleasure. Yeah. And we'll hear from you soon.Syed: Thank you so much. Appreciate it.‍‍‍

NASCAR Veteran David Starr (@starr_racing) is joined by ARCA Menards Series Driver Matt Kemp (@KempRacing5), The Racing Experts Editor-In-Chief (@DominicAragon) and WDXD's/Doorstop Nation's Joe Laracuente (@doorstopnation).(0:30-2:25) Introducing the panel with David, Dominic and Joe.(2:25-9:00) Recap of Martin Truex Jr.'s New Hampshire victory.(9:00-13:00) Introducing Matt Kemp.(13:00-34:45) Matt Kemp on sim racing, dwarf cars, ARCA racing.(34:45-55:15) News and Notes: Brodie Kostecki making Cup debut at Indianapolis, HighPoint.com 400 at Pocono Raceway, the panel makes their picks.(55:15-1:08:30) Ask David with Matt.Hear it all on the newest "Let's Go Racing with David Starr!" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.

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