Podcast appearances and mentions of Mike Downey

When customers want to buy a car but you can't get them financed, what do you do? Most retail dealers let them walk out the door to spend their money somewhere else. In this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, three experts in the realm of Buy Here-Pay Here – Bill Neylan, president and CEO of Tax Max, Mike Downey, president of dealership software provider Auto Master Systems, and Terry MacCauley, CEO of Big Time Advertising and Marketing – explain why and how franchise and independent retail dealers can keep those customers and tap into that large and lucrative market by adding a BHPH component to their operation.

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Tracy speaks to Mike Downey about “The Great Farm Wealth Transfer " in this week's episode. Baby boomers currently hold half of our nation's $140 trillion in wealth. It is estimated millennials will hold 5 times as much wealth by 2030. A record amount of wealth will transfer in the next 10 to 15 years. This has been coined the “Great Wealth Transfer.” In this episode, Tracy speaks to Mike Downey about all things farm transition planning: Mike shares his thoughts on the “Great Wealth Transfer and what this means for agriculture. So, what's keeping farmers from creating a transition plan to bring in the next generation? Mike shares external and internal barriers that cause farmers to get stuck. Tracy asks Mike “what do you feel is the biggest threat to the family farm?” Mike answers. Mike shares some of the most common mistakes he sees farmers making around transition planning strategy. Who are the ones typically calling him to initiate transition planning? Founders or Gen. 2? The answer likely won't surprise you. Tracy gives Mike a fictional family scenario and asks him to walk us through his planning process. He touches on many common concerns that both founders and gen. 2 have. You won't want to miss this. Mike wraps the episode up with some words of encouragement for farmers in the audience who feel stuck in transition planning. Is transition planning on the horizon for your farm? If so, you won't want to miss this episode. Thanks for tuning in friends, Tracy *********** SHOW RESOURCES Connect with Mike: nextgenag.us (Company) farmraisedcapital.com (Company) https://www.nextgenag.us/contact/ (Personal)   *********** Thank You to our Show Sponsor Here at The Impact Farming Show, our goal is to bring our audience the people and ideas that will IMPACT their farming operation. We couldn't do it without the continued support of our sponsors that are committed to supporting our show and our shared vision of helping farmers succeed. Please take a moment to check out this week's show sponsor: BrettYoung Canada's Largest Independent Seed Company - Learn More Here *********** SIGN UP If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to sign up as an Insider so that you are first to know about all-new Impact Farming episodes, Expert Corner Segments, fantastic contests, and new promotions https://www.farmmarketer.com/impact_farming_show/sign-up

Mike has been a succession planning expert for the last six years and has helped farming families for the past 20+ years!  Working out of Iowa and across the whole country, Mike has helped farmers transition their legacy to the next generation of growers. 

Mike Downey, Co-Owner Next Generation Ag Advocates joins the WRAM Morning show to discuss farm succession planning.

In this episode of The Fresh CrEd podcast, recorded live from the bustling floor of SEPC's Southern Exposure, we sit down with Mike Downey, the strategic mind behind Military Produce Group's mission to nourish our nation's service members. Dive into a discussion that traverses from the origins of SEPC's premier event to the vital role fresh produce plays in supporting military families across the globe. What You'll Discover: A Veteran's Vision: Join us as Mike Downey shares his incredible journey from the early days of SEPC to spearheading efforts that ensure our military personnel have access to the freshest, most nutritious produce. Discover the evolution of an event that's grown from a humble gathering to a cornerstone of the produce industry. The Mission Behind Military Produce Group: Unpack the story of a privately held powerhouse that's more than just a supplier — it's a lifeline to the men and women who serve. Learn about the logistical marvels and heartfelt dedication required to feed the forces, from stateside bases to Guantanamo Bay. From Field to Commissary: Mike delves into the unique challenges and triumphs of delivering fresh food to military families, offering insights into how these efforts foster wellness, morale, and a taste of home, no matter where duty calls. A Personal Touch: Beyond the business, Mike gets personal, sharing his own pursuits of health and happiness through hobbies like golf, music, and culinary adventures. It's a testament to the balance and passion that drive his professional endeavors. Exclusive Insights: Stick around for an exclusive look into Military Produce Group's operations and the impact of their work on the military community. This episode is more than just a conversation; it's an homage to those who serve and the dedicated individuals ensuring their well-being through quality nutrition. Join the Mission: Tune in for an enlightening journey into the heart of military nutrition with Mike Downey. Whether you're in the produce industry, part of a military family, or simply a patriot at heart, this episode promises to enrich your understanding and appreciation for the essential connection between agriculture and the armed forces. #SEPCSouthernExposure #MilitaryProduceGroup #FeedingTheFrontlines #ProduceIndustry #HealthyEating #SupportOurTroops

Gillen, Executive Vice President of Lending, and Quinn, Assistant Vice President of Ag Lending, with Midwest Bank highlight the details of the upcoming Ag Seminar on March 5th at the Monmouth Country Club, with remarks from panelists Mike Downey, Lauren Lurkins, Lindsay Mitchell, and David Zimmerman.

Shay talks with Mike Downey of Next gen Ag Advocates on transition planning, how to get started, and what to consider in 2024 and beyond. They also touch on investing off the farm with farmer groups.

The Stuph File Program Featuring UK farmer Fiona Wilson; Scott Overton, author of Indigent Earth; & Joyce Merwin from The Train Mount Railroad Museum Download Fiona Wilson is the co-owner of Dumble Farms in East Yorkshire in the UK. You can visit the farm to experience cow cuddling. Scott Overton is the author of the science fiction novel, Indigent Earth. Joyce Merwin is the office manager at The Train Mountain Railroad Museum in Oregon, which features the world's largest miniature railroad with over 36 miles of 7.5-gauge track on over 2,000 acres of pine forest. (Also mentioned in the segment is the excellent video done by Mike Downey entitled, Riding the WORLD'S LONGEST Model Train Track! from his YouTube channel, DownieLive. Now you can listen to selected items from The Stuph File Program on the new audio service, Audea. A great way to keep up with many of the interviews from the show and take a trip down memory lane to when this show began back in 2009, with over 850 selections to choose from! This week's guest slate is presented by actor Bruce Dinsmore, who has worked in many animated TV shows, such as being Binky Barnes in Arthur, Tubby Tompkins from The Little Lulu Show, and a host of other animated voices. He also plays a police detective in the live action thriller, Charlie Tango, which will be released in February.

On Thursday's AOA, we start the show with a look at what's moving in the commodity markets with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. In Segment Two, we discuss farm succession planning with Mike Downey from Next Generation Ag Advocates. Next up in Segment Three, we look at the latest Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer with Dr. James Mintert from Purdue University's Center for Commercial Agriculture. And finally in Segment Four, we have a conversation with American Peanut Council President and CEO, Richard Owen.

In today's podcast, Paul has a conversation with Mike Downey of Next Generation Ag Associates. Mike and his team help with farm succession planning and have a specialty in helping farmers with no family successors find someone to take over the farm operation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Topical Tuesday's episode, I spoke with Mike Downey who is the founder of Farm Raised Capital, which is a platform for the Agricultural community to invest together in commercial properties. At Farm Raised Capital, he uses his background in business, finance and asset management to be the conduit between his investors and the real estate operators they invest with. Be sure to tune in if you're interested in learning about: Why the agricultural community can greatly benefit from investing in commercial real estate and why it's an underserved market is best advice for newer capital raisers getting started in the business The magic behind his LinkedIn content creation strategy and frequency of posting How we overcame imposter syndrome as he built his commercial real estate business To your success, Tyler Lyons Resources mentioned in the episode: Mike Downey Website LinkedIn Interested in investing with Asym Capital? Check out our webinar.   Please note that investing in private placement securities entails a high degree of risk, including illiquidity of the investment and loss of principal. Please refer to the subscription agreement for a discussion of risk factors. Tired of scrambling for capital?  Check out our new FREE webinar -  How to Ensure You Never Scramble for Capital Again (The 3 Capital-Raising Secrets). Click Here to register.   CFC Podcast Facebook Group

Mike wears many hats and is passionate about advocating for the next generation in agriculture. With a focus on supporting the transition of family farms and the upcoming wealth transfer in the industry, Mike shares his expertise and insights.

In the final hour of The Annie Frey Show, Annie is joined by Illinois County Sheriff's Mike Downey, Jack Campbell, and Brian VanVickle to discuss what they hope to get out of the trip to the border. Brad Range also calls in to give live updates from the Southern Border.

Welcome, and for all your questions, Raphael Collazo is here to help you with Understanding Agricultural Commercial Real Estate with Mike Downey. If you are interested in learning about the many facets of commercial real estate, whether you're a business owner, investor, or just someone who's curious about the subject, you'll gain value from being a part of the group! In today's episode, Mike talked about his background and how he got interested in the commercial real estate industry. He explained the nuances of agricultural commercial real estate and explain how buyers & sellers can maximize their land investment over time. So, watch the full video until the end to learn about the nuances of commercial real estate development. ▶️ If you're interested in learning more about Mike, check out the following links: ▶ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikedowne... ▶ Website: https://www.nextgenag.us/ If you like the video, please SUBSCRIBE and don't forget to press the bell

Mike is a business partner at Next Gen Ag, an agriculture consulting firm specializing in farm transition and legacy planning. He and his wife are also the founders of Farm Raise Capital,  an investment platform for professionals and the Ag community. Mike started investing in the late 2000s in single-family and small multifamily and later transitioned to passive syndication investments. He has 3500 units across the US between self-storage and multifamily, and as of late, he has been a general partner in 174 multifamily units in Florida and Texas.  During this episode, you will learn about;[00:28] Episode intro and a quick bio of the guest; Mike Downey [01:30] Mike's background and how he got into the real estate game  [05:34] Mike's learning curve from the beginning to real estate syndications[9:11] Limited partnership and how Mike advocates that in multifamily and self-storage[12:34] How Mike handles people investing passively in their syndication deals [16:27] The opportunity that Mike created that allowed him to leave his W2 job [18:30] How Mike runs his family farm transition planning firm and multifamily business  [20:09] Leveraging the equity in family farms and getting into the cash flow[23:34] The tax bills and benefits and how you can leap from them [25:37] What inspired Mike to do business in the farm and real estate spaces[22:38] Rapid Fire Round[35:01] How to reach out, connect and learn more about Mike Notable Quotes ●      There is risk in everything and every investment, but as a limited or a general partner, you are leveraging the expertise of others instead of putting everything on your shoulders. [07:33]●      “If you don't make a decision and a career change by the time you're 40 or 45 years old, you will probably never do it.”  [19:35]●      The pursuit of a goal is better than actually getting there; try to have a list of the next thing. [30:29]●      To make a decision to grow, look at it as a 2 to 3 years commitment that you have to grid through and be driven.  [33:01] Resources MentionedMike AHA moment one page read: http://whatwealthmean.com/Connect With Mike DowneyCompany Website: https://www.nextgenag.us/LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/mike-downey-ba6a9410 *****Thank you so much for listening to the Making Money in Multifamily Real Estate Show! This show covers everything to do with Multifamily Real Estate Investing to help you, the listener, become an expert in your real estate ventures. The host, Dave Morgia, brings on guests who are already experts in their respective fields to discuss what principles and practices they follow that have helped them achieve their success so far.

We're headed to south east Michigan this month on the Polar Kraft Podcast to talk with Mike Downey of Relentless Grind Guide Service. Mike talks about the phenonemanal springtime walleye fishery on the Detroit and St. Clair Rivers. He describes how he uses his Outlander 2010 to jig those rivers and also troll big water later in the season. Downey takes us through his charter options from early season walleye, through white bass, muskies and even sturgeon.  

MJ's guests today are 100-point winemaker Don Burns of Turtle Rock and tech entrepreneur Mike Downey. In Part 2 of this episode, MJ, Don, and Mike talk about the convergence of wine and technology. How Rare Liquid is working to solve wine's provenance problem and how blockchain technology can empower artisans and bring more equity to the industry.A huge thank you to Don Burns! For information about Turtle Rock Vineyards click the link.Follow Turtle Rock on IG_____________________________________________________________Until next time, cheers to the mavericks, philosophers, deep thinkers, and wine drinkers! Subscribe and give The Black Wine Guy Experience a five-star review on whichever platform you listen to.For insider info from MJ and exclusive content from the show sign up at Blackwineguy.comFollow MJ @blackwineguyThank you to our sponsor: Rare Liquid. Rare Liquid is setting a new provenance standard for the rare wine & spirits industry. Utilizing the untapped potential of Web 3.0 Rare Liquid is building a community of artisan producers, technology, and logistics professionals to serve the needs of next-generation wine collectors.Learn more at Rare LiquidFollow Rare Liquid on IG @rareliquidclub Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bu yıl 7.'si düzenlenen Sabancı Vakfı Kısa Film Yarışması'nda 'Kız Evi' filmiyle birinci olan yönetmen Ece Akın ile Mustafa Solmaz ve yarışmanın Sanat Yönetmeni Zeynep Atakan T24'te Muammer Brav'ın konuğu oldu. "Ne Eğitimde Ne İstihdamda Yer Alan Genç Kadınlar” temasıyla düzenlenen yarışmanın bu yılki sloganı ise "Başrolde ilk kez… Hayattaki rollerine kendileri karar vermek isteyen tüm kadınlar için şimdi başrolde olma zamanı!" olarak belirlendi. Yarışmada 'Kız Evi' filmiyle birincilik ödülü yönetmenler Ece Akın ile Mustafa Solmaz'ın oldu. Seçici kurulunda, Türkiye'den yönetmen ve senarist Biket İlhan, yönetmen Zeynep Günay Tan, oyuncu Kaan Urgancıoğlu, dünya sinemasından da ödüllü İspanyol oyuncu Beatriz Rico ile Avrupa Film Akademisi (EFA) Başkanı, yapımcı ve yazar Mike Downey gibi isimlerin yer aldığı yarışmanın kazananları şöyle; Birincilik Ödülü: Kız Evi - Mustafa Solmaz / Ece Akın // İkincilik Ödülü: Peki Bu Kadın Kim? - Dilşad Demir // Üçüncülük Ödülü: Çamaşır İpi - Hüseyin Urçuk // Sosyal Etki Ödülü: Çiçek Açar - Süheyla Noyan // Mansiyon Ödülleri: Balık Tutmak İstiyorum - Melihat Ağgül Örüntü - Erkan Seçin 28 Ocak 2023 yayını

Lake Elsinore was closed and it was raining so I turned around and headed for the coast. As I was leaving I saw a BC license plate so I decided to knock on a random door. Out popped Mike Downey from Kelowna, BC and he proceeded to tell an old Ross 'Rollerball' Pederson story from 1981 entitled, The Night We Almost Died. Check it out.

Jennifer Holliday and Scott Sloan were the hosts today and talked with Delaney Howell from the Ag News Daily talks about their podcast and how she got into podcasting when it was still new to the agriculture world. They also spoke with Mike Downey from Next Gen Ag Advocates talks about the process of succession planning. And Jennifer and Scott talked about the latest developments from Titan Tire

In this episode, Jonny speaks with Farm Legacy Specialist, the Co-Owner of Next Gen Ag Advocates, and the Co-Founder of Farm Raised Capital, LLC., Mike Downey. Mike and his wife founded Farm Raised Capital, LLC., a real estate investment firm whose mission is to help everyday professionals like them, particularly in the Ag community, create their own passive income so they can live a life by design.They discuss:1. How he discovered commercial real estate2. His passive investing endeavors3. What it's like to become business partners with his wifeMike is a self-proclaimed Iowa “wannabe” farmer. He has deep agricultural roots and, like many others, grew up on a family farm, but the farm itself wasn't large enough to support him joining full-time. Dirt “runs through his veins,” and he has a passion for farms and farm real estate. However, truth be told, he began investing in commercial real estate back in the late 2000s due to its easier barrier of entry and positive cash flow. The passive income from assets such as apartments and self-storage facilities has afforded Mike and his wife, Megan, several opportunities. They left W2's to start their own company, which consults with family farms on their estate and legacy planning. They have self-directed every dollar from prior 401(k)'s into real estate. They own and operate a small farm in eastern Iowa and purchased part of Mike's family farm, spanning 150 years and 5 generations.Learn more about Mike:Website: https://farmraisedcapital.com/Email: mike@farmraisedcapital.comConnect with Jonny!Cattani Capital Group: https://cattanicapitalgroup.com/Invest with us: invest@cattanicapitalgroup.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-cattani-53159b179Jonny's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonnycattani/IRR Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theirrpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jonnycattaniYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCljEz4pq_paQ9keABhJzt0AFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.cattani.1

Host: Casey SilveriaGuest: Mike DowneyMike is a self-proclaimed Iowa “wannabe” farmer. He has deep agricultural roots, and like many others, grew up on a family farm but the farm itself wasn't large enough to support him joining full time. Dirt “runs through his veins” and he has a passion for farms and farm real estate. However, truth be told, he began investing in commercial real estate back in the late 2000's due to its easier barrier of entry and positive cash flow. The passive income from assets such as apartments and self-storage facilities have afforded Mike and his wife Megan several opportunities. They left W2's to start their own company which consults with family farms on their estate and legacy planning. They have self-directed every dollar from prior 401(k)'s into real estate. They own and operate a small farm in eastern Iowa and purchased part of Mike's family farm, spanning 150 years and 5 generations.Mike and Megan are also the founders of Farm Raised Capital, a real estate investment firm whose mission is to help everyday professionals like them, particularly in the Ag community, create their own passive income so they can live a life by design, not by default. Farm Raised Capital offers a platform to allow like-minded people to invest together in opportunities previously available to only high-net-worth individuals.Connect with Mike:Website: www.farmraisedcapital.comLinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/mike-downey-2553008Connect with Farmers Capital Group: https://farmerscapitalgroup.com/Invest with us: https://farmerscapitalgroup.com/join/Socials: https://linktr.ee/caseysilveriaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.comShow notes:0:40 His Background (farming and crops story)4:00 Investing Journey7:50 Assets/classes when he started14:59 How did he get over the mental hurdle of investing out of his backdoor/backyard/to other states17:40 Biggest risks and tips to LPs19:10 Conservative Underwriting23:00 Good guidance and metrics to Farmers and AG's to be comfortable with investing29:00 Mike's AHA moment - www.whatswealthmean.com

In this edition of the Roadmap Roundup, Adam is joined by Patty Schneier and Sr. M. Karolyn Nunes, FSGM, to discuss vocations! Mike Downey, President of Serra USA, also joins the fun to talk about who is responsible for promoting vocations (SPOILER ALERT: It's YOU!).  

Adam speaks with Mike Downey from Serra USA about St. Junipero Serra and the work Serrans do to support vocations. Fr. Zach Edgar visits the studio to discuss if Catholicism and patriotism are compatible. Learn more about Covenant Network Catholic Radio at www.ourcatholicradio.org .

We talk with Mike Downey, Sr. Principal Product Manager at Microsoft. Mike talks about his extensive sports technology work at Microsoft, with leagues like the NBA and PGA to name a few. Mike also offers his insights on the technology trends that will shape and impact the sports industry in 2022.

Collateral assignment split-dollar and 457(f) plans have become popular among credit unions as retention and retirement tools for their top executives. But which of these benefits should your credit union implement? Doug welcomes guest Mike Downey, senior managing director at Newcleus Credit Union Advisors, back to the show. They discuss the key differences between the plans, the benefits a 457(f) may offer over a split-dollar and vice versa, and what credit unions should keep in mind when designing their executive benefits package. If you're proposing new executive benefits, listen to the full episode to hear details that may help to inform your decision.

At first glance, collateral assignment split-dollar plans (CASDs) appear similar to a pension plan as a means to retain top credit union executives. However, the complex nature of CASDs may mean credit unions and executives could overlook the risks in how the plan's design, legal agreements, and vesting schedule are structured. To help clarify the features of these plans and offer strategies to help reduce these risks is Mike Downey, senior managing director at Newcleus Credit Union Advisors. Mike shares his insight and expertise in helping credit unions design and implement executive benefit programs that serve both credit unions and executives. Stream the episode as Mike and Doug discuss the CASD components to consider and how to avoid future challenges.

With a significant increase in member deposits due to multiple government stimulus payments, credit unions have to find new ways to create yields and offset costs. Doug welcomes guest Mike Downey to the show to discuss how credit unions can generate more income and increase profits using a charitable donation account (CDA). Mike discusses how a CDA, which offers alternative investment options, can enable credit unions to provide donations to the community while also generating income. Doug and Mike discuss the details of this investment instrument, how credit unions can fund the account through credit union-owned life insurance (CUOLI), and the risks and benefits credit unions should consider. Stream the full episode now.

Shay talks with Mike Downey of Next Gen Ag Advocates about how to connect with landowners, transition within families, and have the right discussions about leasing, renting, or owning, and what your future in farming might look like. This is the first episode in our beginning farmer series- stay tuned for more! You can find out more about Next Gen Ag at https://www.nextgenag.us/team/ Enjoy!

We dig into how technology can deliver content for audiences, using data to tell a compelling story, and what traditional sports can learn from esports.As a member of Microsoft’s Commercial Software Engineering organization, Mike Downey has helped lead the engineering efforts for most of Microsoft’s partnerships in sports since 2012, including partnerships with NBA, PGA TOUR, NASCAR, NFL, USGA, PGA of America/Ryder Cup, Hendrick Motorsports, and Real Madrid. He has a background in data science and product management with an emphasis on media and entertainment scenarios. Mike is currently the program technical lead for Microsoft’s partnership with the NBA, an effort to create the next generation of “direct-to-consumer” media experiences in sports with a goal of leveraging AI to create a more personalized experience for NBA fans.

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Today Chris talks with Mike Downey, a Land Consultant with Next Gen Ag Advocates. They discuss various lease arrangements, and the advantages of having third party assistance during rental lease negotiations. More information about Mike and his team can be found on their website at https://www.nextgenag.us/.

We're joined by Mike Downey, Principal Architect of Sports Technology at Microsoft. He oversees the engineering planning and execution of Microsoft’s brand partnerships in sports, eSports, and entertainment working with large sports leagues and franchises including NBA, NFL, PGA Tour, NASCAR, ESPN and others. Prior to joining Microsoft, he spent nine years at Adobe primarily working on the Flash product family. Upon announcing NBA's multi-year technology deal with Microsoft, Commissioner Adam Silver stated: “This partnership with Microsoft will help us redefine the way our fans experience NBA basketball." Mike share's how this partnership came to fruition and the elements of this new agreement he believes will have the biggest impact on the fan experience. Mike also shares his perspectives on the rapid growth in esports and how this can be sustained as traditional sports resume. More episodes and shownotes: https://sportstechfeed.com/

Sean Callanan chats with Microsoft's Mike Downey about the growing relationship between technology & sport and how AI will transform the way fans interact with the NBA.  More - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/mike-downey-microsoft-nba/

The whole state is hurting and Mancow doesn't understand why they just won't open up!! Sheriffs Mike Everett and Mike Downey call in and tell Mancow where they won't be enforcing the rules, head of the GOP - Tim Schneider - tells Mancow about a new vote in Springfield on Wednesday that could change the way we vote forever, and a Mancow listener debates on putting his business up in flames.

In this episode of 'Calling the Shots', we caught up with Director of Sports Technology for Microsoft, Mike Downey, to talk about their partnerships with the NFL & the PGA Tour, how they use technology to solve unique problems in sport, and his take on how the traditional approach of corporate junkets is slowly dying a death.

Mike Downey is the co-owner and land lease and farm succession consultant for Next Generation Ag Advocates, a company that works tirelessly to find the perfect fit for you and your farm for retirement or sale.

Mike Downey, a serial entrepreneur and intrapreneur, explores his early failures as a child and the impact they had on his development into adulthood. With humor and great insight, Mike shares his varied stories of things not going his way and the shame that came as a result. Instead of letting rejection and failure define him, Mike shares how he took the important feedback gleaned from his experiences and turned it into the grit he needed to persevere. http://www.plushd.com

Bram sits with the PGA Tour's Director of Broadcasting Production, Alex Turnbull, and Microsoft's Principal Evangelist for Sports and Entertainment, Mike Downey.

Mike Downey shares his ethics expertise with Gary and Debbie. Recorded live at a Continuing Legal Education class.  To get more information, suggest topics for Debbie and Gary to discuss, or hire them, email info@lawyervlawyer.com. For more episodes visit our Lawyer V. Lawyer Facebook page or website. Although the advice is good, no attorney-client relationship is formed by listening to this podcast. Thanks for listening!

Mike Downey shares his ethics expertise with Gary and Debbie. Recorded live at a Continuing Legal Education class. To get more information, suggest topics for Debbie and Gary to discuss, or hire them, email info@lawyervlawyer.com. For more episodes visit our Lawyer V. Lawyer Facebook page or website. Although the advice is good, no attorney-client relationship is formed by listening to this podcast. Thanks for listening!

Talk by Mike Downey on Sunday 25th February 2018 at 19:00

In the highly competitive arena of the global auto industry there is little time to sit on one’s laurels. To that end Jeep has substantially revamped its Cherokee for the 2019 model year. Mike Downey, Cherokee vehicle line executive, joined Manufacturing Engineering Editor Emeritus Jim Sawyer at the North American International Auto Show to explain how lightweighting served as an important tool in making sure that the Cherokee remains competitive.      

With over 450 million fans spread out across the globe, how could Real Madrid create meaningful connections with its extraordinary fan base? This was the unique challenge Microsoft was issued and through Microsoft Cloud solutions consisting of Azure, Dynamics CRM and Power BI, Real Madrid was able to embrace a truly innovative digital transformation throughout its entire organization. Join Blain Barton and Mike Downey as they take us through Real Madrid’s unique fan experience based on technological solutions delivered by Microsoft.[1:35] Can you give us an overview of Microsoft and Real Madrid's relationship?[4:55] How can Microsoft technologies help Real Madrid better connect to their fans?[5:20] Can you describe the Fan Engagement Platform for us? How does it work and what technologies was it built with?[7:30] Let's talk about the video platform experience. What are we doing there?[12:00] How about the cross-platform app that was created --- how was that built?[17:59] What's next for Real Madrid and Microsoft?______________If you're interested in learning more about the products or solutions discussed in this episode, click on any of the below links for free, in-depth information:Websites & Blogs:Blain Barton's BlogVideos:(Part 1) To the Cloud! What the Cloud can do for your Business(Part 2) To the Cloud! Getting Started with Office 365(Part 3) To the Cloud! Storing your files in the cloud with OneDrive for Business(Part 4) To the Cloud! Keeping track of customers with Microsoft Dynamics CRM(Part 5) To the Cloud! Managing Devices in the Cloud with Microsoft Intune(Part 6) To the Cloud! Building and Running Servers without the Hardware(Part 7) To the Cloud! Understanding Server Manager(Part 8) To the Cloud! Running Windows Applications Remotely(Part 9) To the Cloud! Giving Users Access to Third-Party Applications(Part 10) To the Cloud! Building a Website for Your Business(Part 11) To the Cloud! Building a Windows App Using Windows App Studio Follow the conversation @MS_ITPro Become a Fan @ facebook.com/MicrosoftITPro Subscribe to our podcast via iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS

With over 450 million fans spread out across the globe, how could Real Madrid create meaningful connections with its extraordinary fan base? This was the unique challenge Microsoft was issued and through Microsoft Cloud solutions consisting of Azure, Dynamics CRM and Power BI, Real Madrid was able to embrace a truly innovative digital transformation throughout its entire organization. Join Blain Barton and Mike Downey as they take us through Real Madrid’s unique fan experience based on technological solutions delivered by Microsoft.[1:35] Can you give us an overview of Microsoft and Real Madrid's relationship?[4:55] How can Microsoft technologies help Real Madrid better connect to their fans?[5:20] Can you describe the Fan Engagement Platform for us? How does it work and what technologies was it built with?[7:30] Let's talk about the video platform experience. What are we doing there?[12:00] How about the cross-platform app that was created --- how was that built?[17:59] What's next for Real Madrid and Microsoft?______________If you're interested in learning more about the products or solutions discussed in this episode, click on any of the below links for free, in-depth information:Websites & Blogs:Blain Barton's BlogVideos:(Part 1) To the Cloud! What the Cloud can do for your Business(Part 2) To the Cloud! Getting Started with Office 365(Part 3) To the Cloud! Storing your files in the cloud with OneDrive for Business(Part 4) To the Cloud! Keeping track of customers with Microsoft Dynamics CRM(Part 5) To the Cloud! Managing Devices in the Cloud with Microsoft Intune(Part 6) To the Cloud! Building and Running Servers without the Hardware(Part 7) To the Cloud! Understanding Server Manager(Part 8) To the Cloud! Running Windows Applications Remotely(Part 9) To the Cloud! Giving Users Access to Third-Party Applications(Part 10) To the Cloud! Building a Website for Your Business(Part 11) To the Cloud! Building a Windows App Using Windows App Studio Follow the conversation @MS_ITPro Become a Fan @ facebook.com/MicrosoftITPro Subscribe to our podcast via iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS

With over 450 million fans spread out across the globe, how could Real Madrid create meaningful connections with its extraordinary fan base? This was the unique challenge Microsoft was issued and through Microsoft Cloud solutions consisting of Azure, Dynamics CRM and Power BI, Real Madrid was able to embrace a truly innovative digital transformation throughout its entire organization. Join Blain Barton and Mike Downey as they take us through Real Madrid’s unique fan experience based on technological solutions delivered by Microsoft.[1:35] Can you give us an overview of Microsoft and Real Madrid's relationship?[4:55] How can Microsoft technologies help Real Madrid better connect to their fans?[5:20] Can you describe the Fan Engagement Platform for us? How does it work and what technologies was it built with?[7:30] Let's talk about the video platform experience. What are we doing there?[12:00] How about the cross-platform app that was created --- how was that built?[17:59] What's next for Real Madrid and Microsoft?______________If you're interested in learning more about the products or solutions discussed in this episode, click on any of the below links for free, in-depth information:Websites & Blogs:Blain Barton's BlogVideos:(Part 1) To the Cloud! What the Cloud can do for your Business(Part 2) To the Cloud! Getting Started with Office 365(Part 3) To the Cloud! Storing your files in the cloud with OneDrive for Business(Part 4) To the Cloud! Keeping track of customers with Microsoft Dynamics CRM(Part 5) To the Cloud! Managing Devices in the Cloud with Microsoft Intune(Part 6) To the Cloud! Building and Running Servers without the Hardware(Part 7) To the Cloud! Understanding Server Manager(Part 8) To the Cloud! Running Windows Applications Remotely(Part 9) To the Cloud! Giving Users Access to Third-Party Applications(Part 10) To the Cloud! Building a Website for Your Business(Part 11) To the Cloud! Building a Windows App Using Windows App Studio Follow the conversation @MS_ITPro Become a Fan @ facebook.com/MicrosoftITPro Subscribe to our podcast via iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS

In this episode, you'll learn: - what a music manager looks for in style of music - why it might be a good idea to work with a music manager to represent your music early in your career - how to organize your tracks to properly pitch your music for TV/Film licensing - what is the best etiquette when approaching TV/Film music supervisors Connect with Mike: http://www.beatstars.com/soundsaves

Finding new and better ways for NFL fans to experience Game Day as well as improve work productivity for coaches, players and organizations. This is the mission of the NFL and Microsoft partnership and in today’s episode, Blain Barton and Mike Downey walk us through some examples of how Microsoft is delivering innovative devices, services and technologies for the NFL. [1:30] How did Microsoft first get involved with the NFL?[2:50] Tell us about Surface on the Sidelines and how this is impacting the game?[6:08] So what happened exactly during the AFC Championship game earlier this year?[8:09] Lets talk about Xbox and consumer apps for a second --- how does this impact the Game Day experience for NFL fans?[11:22] How are players using the Surface?[14:37] How about Azure Machine Learning? Is this being used by teams?______________If you're interested in learning more about the products or solutions discussed in this episode, click on any of the below links for free, in-depth information:Websites & Blogs:Blain Barton's BlogVideos:(Part 1) To the Cloud! What the Cloud can do for your Business(Part 2) To the Cloud! Getting Started with Office 365(Part 3) To the Cloud! Storing your files in the cloud with OneDrive for Business(Part 4) To the Cloud! Keeping track of customers with Microsoft Dynamics CRM(Part 5) To the Cloud! Managing Devices in the Cloud with Microsoft Intune(Part 6) To the Cloud! Building and Running Servers without the Hardware(Part 7) To the Cloud! Understanding Server Manager(Part 8) To the Cloud! Running Windows Applications Remotely(Part 9) To the Cloud! Giving Users Access to Third-Party Applications(Part 10) To the Cloud! Building a Website for Your Business(Part 11) To the Cloud! Building a Windows App Using Windows App Studio Follow the conversation @MS_ITPro Become a Fan @ facebook.com/MicrosoftITPro Subscribe to our podcast via iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS

Finding new and better ways for NFL fans to experience Game Day as well as improve work productivity for coaches, players and organizations. This is the mission of the NFL and Microsoft partnership and in today’s episode, Blain Barton and Mike Downey walk us through some examples of how Microsoft is delivering innovative devices, services and technologies for the NFL. [1:30] How did Microsoft first get involved with the NFL?[2:50] Tell us about Surface on the Sidelines and how this is impacting the game?[6:08] So what happened exactly during the AFC Championship game earlier this year?[8:09] Lets talk about Xbox and consumer apps for a second --- how does this impact the Game Day experience for NFL fans?[11:22] How are players using the Surface?[14:37] How about Azure Machine Learning? Is this being used by teams?______________If you're interested in learning more about the products or solutions discussed in this episode, click on any of the below links for free, in-depth information:Websites & Blogs:Blain Barton's BlogVideos:(Part 1) To the Cloud! What the Cloud can do for your Business(Part 2) To the Cloud! Getting Started with Office 365(Part 3) To the Cloud! Storing your files in the cloud with OneDrive for Business(Part 4) To the Cloud! Keeping track of customers with Microsoft Dynamics CRM(Part 5) To the Cloud! Managing Devices in the Cloud with Microsoft Intune(Part 6) To the Cloud! Building and Running Servers without the Hardware(Part 7) To the Cloud! Understanding Server Manager(Part 8) To the Cloud! Running Windows Applications Remotely(Part 9) To the Cloud! Giving Users Access to Third-Party Applications(Part 10) To the Cloud! Building a Website for Your Business(Part 11) To the Cloud! Building a Windows App Using Windows App Studio Follow the conversation @MS_ITPro Become a Fan @ facebook.com/MicrosoftITPro Subscribe to our podcast via iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS

Finding new and better ways for NFL fans to experience Game Day as well as improve work productivity for coaches, players and organizations. This is the mission of the NFL and Microsoft partnership and in today’s episode, Blain Barton and Mike Downey walk us through some examples of how Microsoft is delivering innovative devices, services and technologies for the NFL. [1:30] How did Microsoft first get involved with the NFL?[2:50] Tell us about Surface on the Sidelines and how this is impacting the game?[6:08] So what happened exactly during the AFC Championship game earlier this year?[8:09] Lets talk about Xbox and consumer apps for a second --- how does this impact the Game Day experience for NFL fans?[11:22] How are players using the Surface?[14:37] How about Azure Machine Learning? Is this being used by teams?______________If you're interested in learning more about the products or solutions discussed in this episode, click on any of the below links for free, in-depth information:Websites & Blogs:Blain Barton's BlogVideos:(Part 1) To the Cloud! What the Cloud can do for your Business(Part 2) To the Cloud! Getting Started with Office 365(Part 3) To the Cloud! Storing your files in the cloud with OneDrive for Business(Part 4) To the Cloud! Keeping track of customers with Microsoft Dynamics CRM(Part 5) To the Cloud! Managing Devices in the Cloud with Microsoft Intune(Part 6) To the Cloud! Building and Running Servers without the Hardware(Part 7) To the Cloud! Understanding Server Manager(Part 8) To the Cloud! Running Windows Applications Remotely(Part 9) To the Cloud! Giving Users Access to Third-Party Applications(Part 10) To the Cloud! Building a Website for Your Business(Part 11) To the Cloud! Building a Windows App Using Windows App Studio Follow the conversation @MS_ITPro Become a Fan @ facebook.com/MicrosoftITPro Subscribe to our podcast via iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS

Downey and Gabriel talk about the environmental impacts of large-scale marijuana grows and Humboldt County's efforts to combat industrial marijuana production. Listeners call in with questions and criticism.