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Follow up does not annoy prospects. Bad follow up does. In this episode Ray digs into why "just checking in" is the laziest, most ineffective message you can send, and gives you the two word mindset shift that fixes it for good: be busy. Ray explains that if you are not actually busy living a full life, building your business, spending time with your kids, growing in your faith, then it is time to get busy, because your schedule is dictating the speed of your success. Ray shares his tried and true script for reconnecting with someone you have not talked to in a long time, along with his three step follow up for cold market prospects who have gone quiet, a method he has personally taught for over a decade that gets over half of ghosters to respond. He also gives you his favorite line for warm market, friends and family who leave you on read, and explains exactly why it works almost every time. Most importantly, Ray reminds you that a response is not the goal. Moving someone closer to solving their problem is the goal, and that starts with knowing what that problem actually is better than you know your own product.

Today’s conversation explores the profound and transformative topic of DELIGHT—what it means to truly delight in God and, perhaps even harder to believe, what it means that God DELIGHTS in you. Our special guest, Stephanie Rousselle of Gospel Spice, is a Bible teacher, author, and founder of the Gospel Spice ministry. With her signature warmth (and lovely French accent!), she unpacks how the Christian faith is meant to be both flavorful and vibrant—not bland, boring, or stale. You’ll learn why delight isn’t merely a fleeting feeling, but a spiritual reality you can awaken to, even in the hardest seasons of life. In This Episode: What is REAL delight?Stephanie Rousseau explains how the French word "délice" weaves together both "delight" and "deliciousness," inviting us to taste and see the goodness of God (04:23). The problem with vanilla testimonies:Heather Creekmore shares how she used to think her story was “vanilla,” and how Stephanie reframes the idea that every faith story is a reason for delight (05:45). Eating disorders & delight:Why is it so hard for many women to see deliciousness as a good gift from God? Learn how our relationship with food often mirrors our relationship with delight, shame, and God (06:43). “Awaken Delight”—Satisfying Your Soul’s Longing for God:Discover why Stephanie chose the phrase “awaken delight” and how this perspective moves us from duty to genuine enjoyment of God (10:53). Does God really LIKE you?We discuss how Scripture invites us to go beyond intellectual acceptance to heartfelt experience, resting in God’s unwavering delight in us—even on our worst days (18:21). Moving from duty to delight:Are you stuck in a checklist, “onward Christian soldiers” mindset with God? Stephanie Rousselle shares how awakening delight brings you from drudgery to vibrant, embodied relationship (15:41). Practical steps & a special giveaway!Find out about Stephanie’s new book, practical ways to apply delight to spiritual disciplines, and how to get her exclusive 5-day devotional & enter a giveaway for a beautiful jewelry prize (34:51). Resources & Links: Get your FREE 5-Day Devotional & enter the Giveaway:Visit gospelspice.com/heather for your exclusive resource from Stephanie Rousselle and a chance to win jewelry created by survivors of human trafficking. Order “Awaken Delight”Stephanie Rousselle's new book, Awaken Delight: Satisfying Your Soul’s Longing for God, is available wherever Christian books are sold.** (Amazon affiliate link -tiny portion of your purchase goes to support Compared to Who's ministry) Join the 40-Day Journey here: https://www.improvebodyimage.com/40-day-challenge Check out Heather Creekmore's books here: https://www.improvebodyimage.com/books-for-christian-women-body-image Key Takeaways: God’s delight in you is not tied to your performance. He loves and enjoys you on your best and worst days. Delighting in God isn’t something you force; it’s something you AWAKEN to. Every story of coming to Jesus is DELICIOUS—never “vanilla” or boring. Understanding delight can transform both your spiritual life and your everyday experiences—the sensory, the beautiful, and even the hard. If you feel stuck in spirituality as duty, or if you wrestle with your sense of “delightfulness,” this episode is for you. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Andy and Randy talk about the Falcons three waiver claims and the corresponding moves and why it feels the fanbase overreacts to certain players being released.

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In this episode, hosts Jamie Clapper and Lauren Livak Gilbert are joined by Nick Pericle, founder and owner of Tenexity, for a deep dive into the real-world application of AI in B2B e-commerce, distribution, and manufacturing. Drawing from over a decade of experience helping industrial businesses digitize and grow, Nick cuts through the hype to address why many organizations remain stuck in "planning mode" and how forward-thinking teams are escaping "pilot purgatory" to drive tangible ROI. From managing team mindsets and rethinking traditional job descriptions to building unified data layers that power future AI automation, Nick shares actionable insights for leaders ready to elevate their business ambition and leverage AI as a true competitive advantage.

Marketing attribution is getting messier as AI changes how buyers discover, research, and evaluate brands. Emily Popson, SVP of Marketing at CallRail, explains how marketing leaders can connect their strategy to revenue even when traditional first-touch and last-touch attribution no longer tell the whole story. Lori Jones and Emily explore a hybrid approach to marketing attribution that combines software-based data with self-reported attribution, conversational intelligence, AI, and customer signals. The goal is not to find one perfect attribution tool. It is to build a clearer picture of the buying journey and show how the overall marketing strategy influences customers and revenue.And don't forget! You can crush your marketing strategy with just a few minutes a week by signing up for the StrategyCast Newsletter. You'll receive weekly bursts of marketing tips, clips, resources, and a whole lot more. Visit https://strategycast.com/ for more details.==Let's Break It Down==01:30 Emily Popson's path from law school plans to marketing03:32 Why attribution is changing, not dying06:54 Moving beyond first-touch and last-touch attribution08:11 Combining self-reported and software-based attribution10:37 Using AI to uncover hidden customer signals12:43 Why customer belief matters in the marketing funnel13:07 How CallRail used AI and direct mail to build belief16:16 Using Clay and Pendo in a modern marketing tech stack18:16 The marketing metrics that still matter most20:42 Why marketers need a voice in lead handling22:14 Using conversational AI across marketing and sales24:56 How marketers should approach measurement in 202725:28 The case for "hybrid plus plus plus attribution"27:27 Creating an AI-multiplied marketing team29:21 Building credibility and reducing buyer uncertainty==Where You Can Find Us==Website: https://strategycast.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strategy_cast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strategycast==Leave a Review==Hey there, StrategyCast fans!If you've found our tips and tricks on marketing strategies helpful in growing your business, we'd be thrilled if you could take a moment to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Your feedback not only supports us but also helps others discover how they can elevate their business game!

On today's DMN Debrief, the Dallas Stars consider moving games off free streaming, a Granbury family mourns a chiropractor killed in a Grand Canyon flash flood as two friends remain missing, and UT Arlington's president announces she will step down. Plus, reporter Niamh Ordner on why smartphones are raising concerns about young adults becoming gambling addicts. This digest was partially generated by Al and then reviewed and edited by our newsroom staff. Learn more: dallasnews.com/ai_use. We welcome your feedback: audience@dallasnews.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Talk to a HG Coach 1-on-1: https://bit.ly/46bIkdoDr. K's NEW Guide to Love, Sex, & Relationships is here! Order now: https://bit.ly/4dO3x0VDr. K's Guide to Mental Health: https://bit.ly/44z3SztHG Memberships : https://bit.ly/3TNoMVf Products & Services : https://bit.ly/44kz7x0 HealthyGamer.GG: https://bit.ly/3ZOopgQIn this episode, Dr. K unpacks the highly requested, real-world science behind his "penile retraining regimen". Moving beyond common myths, he explains why testosterone is often a red herring for erectile issues, how the physical habits of masturbation "train" the body to struggle with real intimacy, and provides a breakdown of pelvic floor and mental exercises that can clinically treat erectile dysfunction (ED) and premature ejaculation without relying on medication. What to expect in this episode: The Testosterone Red Herring: Why a drop in testosterone isn't the primary driver of erectile issues, with clinical data showing that only about 5% of erectile dysfunction cases are actually caused by low testosterone. The Role of Obesity: How endocrine-active fat cells (adipocytes) actively convert testosterone into other hormones, making physical health and cardiovascular conditioning far more critical than artificial hormone boosters. Death Grip Syndrome: How years of masturbating with a tight, dry hand grip trains the penis to expect 100 to 130 PSI of pressure, making it physically impossible to stay aroused by a partner's body, which naturally only produces 5 to 30 PSI. "Don't Skip Dick Day" Exercises: A breakdown of a clinical trial where targeted pelvic floor exercises completely cured ED in 40% of men and significantly improved it in another 35%—a therapeutic impact directly comparable to Viagra. Separating Orgasm from Ejaculation: A lesson in the physiological mechanics of tantric sex, explaining how strengthening pelvic muscles allows men to control the urethral pathway to experience prolonged pleasure and delay ejaculation. The Theory-Crafting Hack: Why performing complex math or theory-crafting optimal video game rotations (like calculating warlock DPS meters in Molten Core) in your head during intercourse is a highly effective, clinical technique to slow down premature ejaculation. Redefining Normal Timing: Why the average sexual encounter lasts only 3 to 7 minutes, and why the ultimate goal should be managing performance anxiety and letting go of the shame that kills erections, rather than chasing unrealistic, hour-long standards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When's the last time you thought about whether the way you're showing up in your business is actually attracting the people you want in your community? There's plenty of pressure to perform online. Follow the formula. Feed the algorithm. Polish your content until it looks perfect. Yet, the more polished and automated marketing becomes, the more valuable genuine human connection can feel. In this Mastering Excellence conversation, Nikki welcomes visibility mentor and Behavior Change Specialist Chardét Ryel to explore what it means to call in a community instead of constantly pushing your message out. You learn how your voice, curiosity, listening skills, and willingness to show up as yourself create trust and attract people who already feel aligned with you before a sales conversation even begins. The Transformation Before listening, you may find yourself: Feeling pressure to perform or present a polished version of yourself online. Relying on marketing formulas that don't feel natural to you. Wondering how to attract more of the right people without constantly promoting yourself. Moving too quickly into selling when you recognize someone may need what you offer. After listening, you learn how to: Use your natural voice to build authority, trust, and connection. Create marketing that allows the right people to self-select into your community. Ask better questions and listen beyond what's being said. Recognize when curiosity, pauses, and genuine connection create opportunities for deeper sales conversations. Build an evergreen ecosystem that allows people to discover you when they're ready. Key Takeaways In this episode, Nikki and Chardét discuss: Why becoming more human matters as AI makes content easier to automate and polish. The difference between push marketing and creating an environment that naturally pulls the right people toward you. Why showing up authentically doesn't mean everyone needs to become unscripted. How asking genuine questions allows you to understand someone before deciding whether there's a sales opportunity. Why being willing to pause and listen is an advanced sales skill. How creating safety and paying attention to nonverbal cues strengthens trust. Why your marketing ecosystem needs evergreen content people can discover long after you create it. Call In Instead of Constantly Pushing Out Chardét describes calling in your community through the difference between push and pull marketing. Push marketing puts your message in front of people, often without knowing whether they're the right fit. Pull marketing creates an environment where your messaging, voice, branding, and client experience attract people who recognize themselves in what you're sharing. By the time this person reaches a sales conversation or checkout page, they've already started to self-select. This doesn't mean you stop promoting your business. It means you create more opportunities for the right people to think: "You're my person." This makes the sales conversation more natural because you're not trying to convince someone to fit. You're discovering whether the alignment is already there. Show Up in a Way That Feels Like You When Nikki asks Chardét for the first thing someone needs to understand about how she calls in her community, Chardét's answer is: Be willing to go unscripted. For Chardét, this means allowing train-of-thought moments, laughter, changes of direction, and imperfection to show up in her videos, webinars, newsletters, and podcast. However, the lesson isn't that everyone needs to throw away their scripts. The deeper question is: What truly feels like you? When structure makes you feel grounded and confident, use structure. When you're at your best responding in the moment, give yourself more room to be unscripted. The goal isn't to imitate someone else's version of authenticity. It's to communicate in a way that lets people experience the real you. Curiosity Before the Sales Opportunity Chardét shares that there was a time when meeting someone with a potential need immediately triggered the thought: "I need to sell to you." Now, she approaches these conversations differently. Even when someone mentions wanting to start a podcast or YouTube channel, she doesn't immediately move into selling. She asks questions. She listens. She gets curious about what this person wants to achieve and why it matters to them. This gives her the opportunity to understand more than whether there's a match between a need and one of her offers. She can also notice whether there's alignment in values, motivation, and the way they want to work. For Nikki, this reinforces a core principle of relationship-based selling: understand the person before you move toward the sale. The Power of the Pause One of the most useful sales skills in this conversation is also one of the simplest: Be willing to pause. Chardét intentionally leaves space in conversations instead of immediately filling the silence. Why? Because people often keep talking. And what comes next can be the information you really need. Nikki describes being comfortable with silence as an advanced selling skill. When you don't rush to fill every pause, the other person may tell you how to relate to them, how to earn their trust, what matters to them, and even how to sell to them. The pause isn't empty space. It's an opportunity to listen. Nikki's Three Things That Need to Be in Place Before You Sell The conversation about listening and referrals brings forward an important Sales Maven framework. Before selling to someone, Nikki teaches that three things need to be in place: 1. They understand they have a need. When someone isn't aware of a need, earning their business becomes much more difficult. 2. You have a solution that meets this need. A need doesn't automatically mean your offer is the right solution. 3. You have permission. Before moving into selling, make sure you've earned permission to have this conversation. This is one reason referrals can feel so natural. Someone recognizes a need, knows a person who has a solution, and asks permission to make the introduction. These same three elements belong in your sales conversations. Build an Evergreen Ecosystem Calling in your community isn't only about how you show up in a one-on-one conversation. Chardét encourages business owners to create an ecosystem that gives people multiple ways to enter their world. This may include: A podcast YouTube A newsletter Webinars Other evergreen content You don't always know where a future buyer discovers you or when they're ready to engage. Creating at least one evergreen platform means the work you're doing today continues to introduce people to your voice, ideas, and business in the future. This also reduces the pressure to constantly recreate content simply to stay visible. A Quote Worth Remembering "The pause isn't empty space. It's an opportunity to listen." Try This This Week Choose one conversation this week and practice staying curious longer than you normally would. Ask one more genuine question before talking about yourself or your offer. Then, when the other person finishes answering, allow a pause. Don't rush to fill it. Pay attention to what they say next, the words they choose, their body language, and what seems important to them. Notice what you learn when your goal is understanding the person instead of getting to the sales opportunity. Who This Episode Is For This episode is especially valuable when you: Want to attract aligned clients without relying entirely on social media algorithms. Feel pressure to present a polished version of yourself online. Want your visibility strategy to feel more natural and sustainable. Are working on asking better questions and listening more deeply in sales conversations. Want to build authority and trust without constantly proving your expertise. Are creating a community around your business and want the right people to recognize that they belong there. Keep the Conversation Going Did today's conversation give you a new way to think about visibility, community, and how you show up with prospective clients? Here are a few places to continue learning: Connect with Chardét Ryel: https://www.chardetryel.com/ Listen to Chardét's private podcast, Secrets of Standing Out Online: Visit Chardét's website to access the 10-part private podcast series. Explore the Sales Maven Society: https://yoursalesmaven.com/sales-maven-society/ Discover more relationship-based selling strategies: https://yoursalesmaven.com Listen to more episodes of the Sales Maven Show: https://yoursalesmaven.com/sales-maven-podcast/ Timestamps 00:13 Welcome to the Mastering Excellence Series and meet Chardét Ryel 02:38 How Chardét supports female founders in finding and using their deeper voice 05:41 Why human connection becomes more valuable as AI grows 09:27 What it means to call in the community you want to build 10:12 The difference between push marketing and pull marketing 14:29 Why Chardét chooses to show up unscripted 15:12 Finding the right balance between structure and authenticity 18:13 Who Chardét wants to call into her community 21:24 Listening beyond the words someone says 23:38 How Chardét creates safety and trust in conversations 25:21 Why using pauses is an advanced sales skill 29:10 Curiosity before selling 33:52 Nikki's three requirements before you sell to someone 36:23 The structure behind calling in an aligned community 37:29 Why an evergreen marketing ecosystem matters 38:59 The Little Something Extra with Chardét 39:59 Where to connect with Chardét About Chardét Ryel Chardét Ryel is a Behavior Change Specialist and serial entrepreneur with over thirteen years of marketing and business development experience. She started her career pitching to Fortune 500 companies while working for a tiny four-person startup in New York before starting her first company, a wellness brand, in 2013. As a visibility mentor and Forbes-featured Top 200 podcaster, Chardét supports female founders in using their voice to build authority, trust, and demand without relying on algorithms or constantly proving themselves online. Learn more at https://www.chardetryel.com/. About Nikki Rausch Nikki Rausch guides service-based women entrepreneurs who aren't yet comfortable with selling to confidently enroll more clients through natural, relationship-based conversations. Through practical strategies and proven frameworks, you learn how to create consistent business growth while staying true to your values. Whether you're building sales confidence, improving client enrollment, or refining your sales communication, Nikki shows you how to create sales that feel natural and results that feel inevitable.

What does it mean to be spiritually awake? I don't believe it means that life suddenly becomes easy or that we stop having painful, complicated, very human experiences. Life is still going to be lifey. For me, awakening is becoming more aware of what is happening inside of me and remembering that I have a choice in how I experience what is happening around me.In this episode, I share a very real situation with my son that gave me an opportunity to practice the Recover Your Soul Process right in the middle of something scary and emotional. Rather than simply talking about the nine steps, I walk through them as I was actually experiencing this situation. What was I feeling? What was I trying to control? What was underneath my reaction? And how could I choose to see it differently?This is what Recover Your Soul has become for me. Not fixing ourselves or getting to a place where nothing ever hurts, but becoming aware of our patterns, beliefs, and stories and learning that we can choose again.In this episode, we explore:• What spiritual awakening looks like in everyday life • Working the Recover Your Soul 9-Step Process through a real-life experience • Releasing control and changing our perception • Recognizing old patterns when they show up • Moving from reaction into awareness and choice • Finding peace without needing everything around us to be peacefulIf you've found Recover Your Soul through Al-Anon, codependency, addiction, people pleasing, or the struggle to let go of control, I hope this conversation gives you a glimpse of where the work can take us.I'm still learning and practicing this right alongside you. Sometimes the moments we never would have chosen become the moments that show us how much we've changed.Take what you need and leave the rest.I'm so grateful you're here.Namaste, Rev. Rachel

We please. We rescue. We perform. We hold everything together - until sometimes we disappear or reach for escape.But what if these familiar responses are not fixed identities? What if they are intelligent adaptations: ways we learned to secure safety, belonging, continuity or relief?Following last week's introduction to From Mask to Map, Ashley explores the Nine Adaptation Patterns at the heart of this developing body of work: the Pleaser, Rescuer, Performer, Chameleon, Strong One, Perfectionist, Controller, Vanisher and Escaper.Moving through the different ways we reach towards belonging, attempt to hold ourselves and the world together, or create distance from overwhelming intensity, Ashley considers the protective purpose, genuine strengths and present-day costs carried within each pattern.These are not diagnoses, personality types or nine new boxes in which to place ourselves. With careful attention to Neurodivergent Nuance, Ashley explores why the behaviour alone cannot reveal the whole pattern. Structure may be an essential accommodation rather than control. Solitude may be restoration rather than disappearance. Social fluency may be joyful expression rather than compulsory performance. What matters is the job the behaviour is performing, the freedom we have around it and the price we may now be paying.Ashley also returns to the work of Jungian analyst Dr James Hollis and his question of what, beyond survival, may be seeking expression through us as meaning and purpose.Through recollection, Shakespeare's “ravelled sleave of care” and the image of the Weaver, the episode becomes an invitation to gather every thread of our experience without mistaking any single pattern for the whole design.The episode closes with a brief guided practice, The Weaver and the Thread.The complete guided exploration of the Nine Adaptation Patterns - including discovering your own configuration and mapping the way forward - will be exclusive to the founding From Mask to Map group coaching and hypnotherapy cohort beginning on 15 September. The programme is fully online, limited to ten people and available worldwide, with replays provided for those unable to attend live.Spaces are still available. Visit integrativeiom.co.uk/from-mask-to-map for full details.Our Sponsors:

Our Broken Arrow Senior Pastor, Ethan Vanse, continues week three of our series Life Lessons, exploring James 1 and the powerful truth that spiritual growth isn't found in simply hearing God's Word, but in putting it into practice. Through biblical examples and practical application, discover how obedience, trust, and daily responsiveness to God's voice lead to the life and freedom He desires for us. In this message, Pastor Ethan explores the following Scriptures: James 1:22-25 ESV Acts 2:37 ESV Acts 2:37 ESV 1 John 5:3 KJV Ephesians 6:1-3 ESV

In this episode of the youngadults.today podcast, Josiah and Micah sit down with Turbo, young adult pastor at Bethel's Rock and leader at The Yard Young Adults. Terbo shares his powerful journey from D2 basketball player to full-time ministry, how one invitation changed everything, and what it's really like to lead young adults in a multisite church. They talk about: Moving from “I love basketball” to “I love Jesus more” The story behind The Weekend and why one invite matters Building contagious community, consistency, and small groups Facing fears in ministry and learning to die to yourself daily If you're a young adult, pastor, or leader wondering how to reach this generation, this conversation will stir your faith and sharpen your strategy. More about us: www.youngadults.today Give to the mission of youngadultstoday: https://tithe.ly/give?c=5350133 Resources: Free eBook "10 Steps to Starting a Successful Young Adult Ministry: https://www.youngadults.today/book/starting-a-successful-young-adult-ministry Join our FaceBook Group Community with 2500+ leaders: https://www.facebook.com/groups/796270437396021 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngadults.today/ 

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What if the hardest experiences of your life weren't meant to define you—but to lead you back to who you truly are? In this episode of The Lucas Mack Show, I sit down with my longtime friend and spiritual mentor Annie Yatch (https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-yatch/) for a deeply personal conversation about truth, healing, love, and what it really means to become free. Annie and I have known each other for nearly twenty years, and our journeys have taken us through transformation, loss, growth, questioning, and ultimately a deeper understanding of ourselves. In this conversation, we explore what happens when we stop looking outside ourselves for permission, validation, and peace—and begin reclaiming the power within. Annie shares her transition from consulting and working primarily with men to creating a community designed to support women in releasing the emotional weight they've carried and reconnecting with their own gifts, wisdom, and genius. We also explore radical gratitude—the challenging idea that even the painful chapters of our lives can become teachers. Not because suffering itself is something we need to celebrate, but because healing can transform our relationship with what happened and allow us to receive love in ways we couldn't before. We talk about: • Releasing emotional baggage and old identities • Why freedom begins internally • Learning to receive love • Radical gratitude for the experiences that shaped us • Moving beyond fear-based narratives • Reclaiming your personal power • Oneness and spiritual alignment • Finding peace without needing the outside world to change • What it means to finally live as your authentic self At the heart of this conversation is a simple truth: You don't have to become someone else to be free. You have to remember who you are. If you're in a season of questioning old beliefs, releasing old versions of yourself, or trying to find your way back to peace, I hope this conversation meets you exactly where you are. Subscribe to The Lucas Mack Show for conversations about truth, healing, freedom, consciousness, relationships, and what it means to live a whole and authentic life. #TheLucasMackShow #AnnieYatch #PersonalFreedom #Healing #SpiritualAwakening #Consciousness #Authenticity #InnerPeace #PersonalGrowth #SelfDiscovery Thank you for listening – if you're struggling to break free and need support – go to my website and www.lucasmack.com. There's you'll find resources like videos and eBooks and information on how to work with me for coaching.

Anton Ratushnyi & Cameron Cheek: 22 Year Old Classic Olympian Bodybuilder  ⁨@anton_swl⁩   Few weeks out of 2026 OlympiaPlease share this episode if you liked it. To support the podcast, the best cost-free way is to subscribe and please rate the podcast 5* wherever you find your podcasts. Thanks for watching.To be part of any Q&A, follow trensparentpodcast or nylenayga on instagram and watch for Q&A prompts on the story  https://www.instagram.com/trensparentpodcast/Huge Supplements (Protein, Pre, Defend Cycle Support, Utilize GDA, Vital, Astragalus, Citrus Bergamot): https://www.hugesupplements.com/discount/NYLESupport code 'nyle' 10% off - proceeds go towards upgrading content productionYoungLA Clothes: https://www.youngla.com/discount/nyleCode ‘nyle' to support the podcastLet's chat about the Podcast:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trensparentpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transparentpodcastPersonalized Bodybuilding Program:  https://www.nylenaygafitness.com00:00:00 - Intro00:01:25 - Moving to America00:05:06 - Overcoming Stage Anxiety & Mindset00:08:55 - The Backstage Chat with Chris Bumstead00:12:14 - Mindset Shift & Coach Cameron's Impact00:13:58 - Immigrant Drive & Genetic Potential00:17:00 - Stage Rumors & California THC Laws00:20:18 - Pro Debut Struggles & Pittsburgh Rebound00:24:20 - Classic Physique Weight Caps & Height Hacks00:29:13 - Brotherly Genetics & Flow State00:35:00 - Judge Feedback & Preserving Prep Muscle00:38:04 - Weight Cap Realities & Olympia Peak Strategy00:41:00 - Muscle Density & Overcoming Overtraining00:45:28 - Off-Season Gaining Phases & Mass Building00:47:44 - Rebound Protocols & Health Phase Design00:52:04 - Training Mechanics & Volume Auto-Regulation00:58:00 - High School Culture Shock01:01:14 - Starting at 14 & Beating Fitness Cynicism01:06:01 - Step-by-Step Mindset & Climbing the Ladder01:11:20 - Conservative Enhancement & Retiring by 3001:16:16 - Anabolic Hyper-Responders & Receptor Toxicity01:22:36 - Compounds Avoided & Growth Hormone Protocols01:28:38 - GH Sensitivity & Peak Week Management01:34:42 - Satiety, Cravings, & Diet Sodas01:37:21 - Bloodwork Monitoring & Risk Mitigation01:41:32 - Contest Prep Staples & Off-Season Food01:48:45 - Depletion Calories & Cardio Rationale01:52:28 - Post-Olympia Plans & Gynecomastia Surgery01:57:24 - Posing Authenticity & C-Bum Comparisons02:00:36 - Peptides, GLP-1s, & Refeed Timing02:05:30 - Advice for Young Athletes02:10:09 - Lower Lat Isolation & Lengthened Partials02:14:24 - US Citizenship & Relationship Dynamics02:16:18 - Estrogen Management & Joint Health02:18:34 - Social Growth & Dallas Videographer Search02:26:50 - Managing Fatigue When Shredded02:31:46 - Unspoken Realities of Enhancement02:34:50 - Final Message to the World

Creators are dead. Long live creators. The experimental era of creator marketing is over, and 40% of marketing budgets now flow to creators. The brands still treating that spend like a test are already behind. Jeff Barrett has lived every side of the creator economy: Shorty Award winning creator, creator partnerships lead for Fortune 500 brands like Adobe and Oracle, It's No Fluke columnist on Yahoo Creators, and board chair of the Creator Guild of America. In this episode of The AI Marketing Companion, Jeff and Sandy Carter get into why trust is pulling budgets toward creators, how creators became the new creative department, and the mistake brands make when they pay for authenticity and then script it away. WHAT WE COVER: ▶ The lesson Jeff learned wearing all three hats: creator, agent, and brand buyer ▶ Why 40% of marketing budgets now flow to creators ▶ Trust and the parasocial relationships brands can't manufacture ▶ Creators as the new creative department, involved from ideation ▶ The "ick": what happens when brands over-script creator content ▶ Why Jenny Hoyos is the blueprint for the next generation of creators ▶ How to select the right creator: motivation and niche fit over raw metrics CONNECT WITH SANDY CARTER: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandyacarter/ The AI Marketing Companion is a top 1% podcast globally and a 5-time podcast award winner. #CreatorEconomy #InfluencerMarketing #AIMarketing #MarketingStrategy #JeffBarrett

Tobin and Leroy analyze the Dolphins' shift toward a youth-led roster and the intense "boo birds" that greeted Tua Tagovailoa during his preseason return to Miami. Chad Ochocinco joins the conversation to discuss his gas giveaway, speculate on bold Miami Heat roster moves, and evaluate the potential of Malik Willis and Malachi Toney. 04:40 - Young Team Culture Debate 06:36 - Dolphins Roster Youth Movement 12:25 - Sports Update 16:51 - Local High School Football 19:13 - Wembanyama Leads France 27:07 - Tua Returns to Boos 40:47 - Chad Ochocinco Interview

Sasha Sweets grew up in California as a natural hustler — selling candy before moving to drugs, working at a strip club, and always chasing the finer things in life while her father was in prison for part of her childhood — before getting into a scamming operation with the father of her child in her early twenties that produced a federal indictment, 3.5 years in federal prison across California, Kentucky, and Arizona, and over $2 million in restitution. _____________________________________________  #crimenews #prisonstory #truecrimestories #scam _____________________________________________  Thank you to CASH APP for sponsoring this episode: Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/6pao71et #CashAppPod Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Cash App Green features, Savings, Direct deposit, Round ups, Overdraft coverage and Discounts provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. _____________________________________________ Connect with Sasha Sweets: https://www.instagram.com/sa.sweetss/?hl=en _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro: 6ix9ine and Sasha Sweets 00:19 Growing Up in California 01:07 Family Life and Dad's Prison 03:25 High School Fights and Moving 05:56 Being Out of Control 07:30 Career Dreams vs. Making Money 10:23 Work Ethic and Selling Chocolate Bars 11:55 Transition to Selling Drugs 13:37 Running Away and Parties 14:41 Starting to Dance 16:48 First Strip Club Audition 18:00 Dancing Lifestyle and Earnings 19:19 Dad Finds Out 21:30 Dad's Prison Stories 23:23 Pregnancy and Quitting the Club 24:47 Meeting Her Baby's Father 26:20 Introduction to Scamming 28:43 Motivation for More Money 31:21 Why Scamming Over Drugs 33:23 Unemployment Fraud Details 36:20 Getting Caught and Indicted 41:34 The Raid and Aftermath 45:40 Fighting the Charges 47:20 Pre-Trial Life and Waiting 48:51 Plea Deal and Sentencing 54:52 Preparing to Surrender 56:57 Self-Surrendering and the Raid 01:01:02 Dublin Prison Shutdown 01:03:04 First Cellmate and Prison Life 01:05:55 Prison Tattoos and Contraband 01:08:07 Advice from Cellmate 01:09:27 Prison Parties and Business 01:12:32 Cooking and Potato Balls 01:14:00 No Visits and Video Calls 01:15:37 Prison Relationships and Fights 01:19:22 Moving to Vegas and Kentucky 01:23:03 Life at Atwood Camp 01:25:39 Moving to Arizona Camp 01:27:23 Heat and Prison Conditions 01:28:24 Reflecting on Time Served 01:30:06 Values and Lessons Learned 01:31:50 Getting Out and Halfway House 01:33:20 Halfway House Rules and Struggles 01:35:55 Going Viral in Prison 01:38:00 Free the Finest in the Feds 01:40:43 Fascination with Women in Prison 01:41:59 Fake Prison Photos and Fame 01:43:14 Life Now and Rebuilding 01:44:04 Daughter and Her Father 01:45:44 Restitution and Future Plans 01:50:23 Biggest Lessons and Final Thoughts _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka

At just 18 years old, Jacob Diaz went from growing up in extreme poverty and foster care to helping manage a massive cocaine trafficking operation stretching from the Texas border to Florida. In this episode, Jacob explains how he started as a driver and translator before eventually handling logistics, coordinating drivers, collecting money, managing stash houses, and helping oversee the U.S. side of an operation connected to the Beltrán Leyva organization. At its peak, the network was moving dozens of kilos a week, with Jacob describing hundreds of kilos moving through individual customers and millions of dollars changing hands. Jacob breaks down how the operation stayed under the radar, how cocaine moved across the country, what life was like around cartel figures in Mexico, and the mistake that eventually brought federal investigators to his door. After being convicted on a federal cocaine conspiracy charge and serving more than seven years in prison, Jacob completely changed direction and built a legitimate business helping people repair their credit and access funding. This is the story of how a teenager went from homelessness and foster care to the center of a multimillion-dollar cocaine operation—and how it all came crashing down. Go Support Jacob! Ig: https://www.instagram.com/mycreditbuilderpros/ This Episode Is #Sponsored By The Following: Hims! To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, Hair Loss, and more, visit https://hims.com/connect NordVPN! NordVPN! Upgrade your online protection with an all-in-one security app! Get an exclusive NordVPN deal + 4 months extra here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/theconnect. Itʼs risk free with NordVPNʼs 30-day money-back guarantee! Join The Patreon For Bonus Content! https://www.patreon.com/theconnectshow 0:00 Intro: From Foster Care to Cartel Logistics 6:11 Growing Up in Extreme Poverty in Ocala 11:50 Foster Care, Family Separation & His Mom Disappearing 17:15 Learning to Let Go and Move Forward 20:03 This Episode Is Sponsored By Hims 21:48 Selling to Eat While Homeless 29:00 Selling Out of the Foster Home 34:32 Meeting the Man Who Became His Father Figure 41:54 Getting Involved In The Beltran-Leyva Organization 43:21 This Episode Is Sponsored By NordVPN 44:42 Becoming the U.S. Logistics Manager 47:17 Collecting Cash, Translating & Learning the Business 55:07 Border Routes, Checkpoints & Moving Product 1:00:57 The 70-Year-Old Cartel Mule 1:06:00 Moving 20 Kilos a Week Through Ocala 1:12:36 The Dream of Retiring in Spain 1:22:02 Cartel Security & Acapulco Nightlife 1:27:05 Living on a $30K-a-Month Party Budget 1:32:38 Why They Used One Distributor at a Time 1:38:02 How His Boss Got Back Across the Border 1:44:49 Flying Cash to Mexico 1:50:44 The 2011 Federal Investigation Begins 1:56:31 The Federal Case & Recorded Evidence 2:01:33 Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison 2:06:51 Building a Credit Business in Prison Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What does it truly mean to make an impact? A women's basketball coach at Texas A&M offered a simple but powerful distinction: success is what happens to you, while impact is what happens because of you. Numbers 8, set against the backdrop of the Israelites preparing to journey through the wilderness, gives us four clear attributes of a person who makes a lasting difference. God was literally at the center of the Israelite camp, and that arrangement was intentional. When He is at the center of our lives, everything else finds its proper place.The four attributes are ears that hear the Lord, hands that build a team, a heart that loves the presence of God, and a soul that shines while dented. Hearing God means opening His Word with genuine expectancy, not just asking Him to bless our existing plans but actually listening for His. Building a team means delegating real trust and responsibility to others, whether in ministry, marriage, or family life. Loving His presence means creating space to actually be with God, not just attending church or reading a verse occasionally, but slowing down enough to connect deeply. And shining while dented means allowing the painful, hammered seasons of life to shape us into purposeful instruments rather than broken ones.Jesus modeled all four of these attributes perfectly. He listened constantly to His Father, built a team of disciples, withdrew regularly to pray, and shined most brilliantly while suffering on the cross. Because of it, He became the most impactful person who ever walked the earth. Impact is not reserved for pastors or missionaries or people with large platforms. It belongs to anyone willing to live with ears open, hands extended, a heart pursuing His presence, and a soul that keeps shining even when life has left its marks.

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In this episode of Innovation Meets Leadership, host Natalie Born closes out the Set It on Fire: The Art of Innovation series with a practical conversation on how to position and launch a product like a pro. Joined by Moriah Hidden, Natalie explains why a great idea is not enough: leaders must validate demand, build alignment, and create a thoughtful plan for bringing that idea to market.From cross-functional launch teams and go/no-go scorecards to customer roundtables, testimonials, and post-launch marketing, this conversation offers a clear roadmap for turning an innovative idea into a successful launch. Leaders will walk away with practical ways to gather honest feedback, measure what matters, create sustained visibility, and celebrate the people who helped bring the product to life.[00:00 - 04:35] Validate the Idea Before You Invest· What Natalie learned from inheriting a product customers did not want· Why direct conversations with customers can prevent costly missteps· Moving from complexity to clarity by identifying what customers will actually buy[04:36 - 08:44] Build a Cross-Functional Launch Plan· Why product launches should never happen in organizational silos· Creating internal kickoffs, weekly launch cadences, and clear ownership· Using go/no-go scorecards, handoffs, and pre-launch metrics to identify red flags[08:45 - 10:36] Make Customer Feedback Part of the Launch· Using launch parties, preview events, and customer dinners to gather authentic feedback· Inviting key clients into the process early and rewarding their participation· How testimonials and customer stories build credibility around a new product[10:37 - 13:28] Create Honest Leadership Roundtables· Bringing peers and buyer personas together for meaningful conversations· Why smaller roundtables can generate more honest and useful feedback· Choosing people who will tell the truth instead of simply affirming the idea[13:29 - 16:53] Plan Beyond Launch Day· Building a three- to six-month marketing cadence instead of relying on one big announcement· Moving from awareness content to testimonials, case studies, pains, and gains· Measuring engagement and adjusting the content plan as customer response becomes clear[16:54 - 18:30] Launch Loudly and Celebrate the Team· Why leaders should create noise and disruption in the market· Recognizing the team members who carried the product from idea to launch· Thanking customers for their feedback and including them in the celebration[18:31 - End] Closing the Set It on Fire Series· Reflecting on the practical frameworks covered throughout all ten chapters· Where to find the book, study guide, masterclass, and downloadable resources· A final challenge to break the box, set it on fire, and transform somethingQuotes“If nobody wants the product, we've got a real problem.” - Natalie Born“Our first line of defense is our own team.” - Natalie Born“Do not launch silently. Create some noise. Create some disruption in the market.” - Natalie Born“You don't set something on fire quietly. Be noisy. Make it loud.” - Natalie BornGuest LinksNatalie BornLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalieborn Website: https://innovationmeetsleadership.com Book: Set It on Fire: The Art of InnovationBook & Resources: https://setitonfire.coIf this conversation helped you rethink your launch strategy, share it with a leader or team preparing to bring a new product, service, or idea to market.

Each week you'll hear an honest, grace-filled and encouraging message. By openly sharing from the Word and real life examples of the Father's love, you'll know that God is on your side and there is an entire community of people at our church that is cheering you on, praying for you, and standing with you in life. We meet every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at 10925 Trail Haven Road in Rogers.Our Kid's Ministry is open for ages Birth-Grade 4.We also offer a Youth service every Wednesday night at 7 p.m. For more information, visit us at lwcc.org/northwest.To give a financial gift, simply text GIVE to 763.325.1010.Support the show

The Katherine Massey Book Club @ The C.O.W.S. hosts Session 8 on The Memoirs of Robert & Mabel Williams: African American Freedom, Armed Resistance, & International Solidarity. Moving forward from last week's recap of numerous attempts to kill the Williams' family, we'll pick up with Chapter 47. Recap of last week and Robert Williams' increased commitment to publicizing their Counter-Violence program: Hypocrisy of Non-Violence: Williams once again points out that White and non-white people are quick to reject and/or protect White people from counter-violence in response to Racism. But these same White and non-white people are silent about the daily White Terrorism against black people. 'Kidnapping' The Stegalls: Robert Williams is accused of kidnapping a White couple in August of 1961. The Stegalls allege that they accidentally drove to wrong part of town. They demand that Robert F. chauffeur them to safety. When he refuses, they bogart there way into his residence for refuge. Kickin' It With Castro: The entire Williams family relocates to Cuba after being pursued for specious claims of kidnapping the Stegalls. Once there, Fidel Castro welcomes then warmly and endorses black people of the US battling against Racism. Williams observes that some of the other so called Cubans seem less enthused about countering-racism. He also notes a large number of spies and finks on the island. #COINTELPRO #TheCOWS17Years #JusticeForSade #WorkplaceViolence #CounterRacism #SafetyFirst #GlobalWhiteSupremacy #Labor Call-In Number: 720.716.7300 Code: 564943#

Talk to a HG Coach 1-on-1: https://bit.ly/46bIkdoDr. K's NEW Guide to Love, Sex, & Relationships is here! Order now: https://bit.ly/4dO3x0VDr. K's Guide to Mental Health: https://bit.ly/44z3SztHG Memberships : https://bit.ly/3TNoMVf Products & Services : https://bit.ly/44kz7x0 HealthyGamer.GG: https://bit.ly/3ZOopgQIn this episode, Dr. K unpacks the psychology and data behind transitioning from friends to lovers, explaining why the traditional "friend zone" is actually the most successful starting point for a romantic relationship. Moving away from the high-stakes, dramatic gestures often seen in movies, he breaks down the science of social environments, the developmental stages of attraction, and why a grand confession of love is almost guaranteed to sabotage your chances. What to expect in this episode: The Friends-to-Lovers Blueprint: Why the dreaded "friend zone" is actually the most common path to romance, with data showing that 70% of couples start out as friends. You'll also learn why you must play the long game, as the average successful transition takes 21.9 months. The Open vs. Closed Field Dynamics: How dating apps act as "open fields" where physical attractiveness is virtually the only deciding factor. In contrast, "closed fields" (like work projects or friend groups) naturally highlight deeper, highly attractive traits like humor, reliability, and shared values. Small Talk is a Red-Flag Filter: Why the primary goal of small talk isn't actually to get to know someone, but rather a crucial "safety assessment" designed to weed out catastrophic red flags before you invest your energy. Why Grand Confessions Backfire: How blurting out a dramatic, high-stakes declaration of love maximizes psychological uncertainty, panics your friend, and forces them to pull away from the friendship entirely to regain safety. The Six Destabilizing Triggers: The specific events that shake up a stable friendship and can trigger romantic feelings, ranging from supportive bonding during a personal crisis to the sudden threat of competing relationships. The One-Sided Exclusivity Trap: Why closing yourself off to other dating options while waiting around for a friend actually decreases your chances of being with them, and how third-party interest often serves as the catalyst they need to realize their feelings. The Art of Reducing Uncertainty: A practical guide to navigating the transition by systematically managing behavioral, mutuality, definitional, and future uncertainty. Dr. K explains how to make small, explicit moves that protect the friendship, giving your partner the safety to explore dating without fearing they will lose you forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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*Original Airdate: May '25 Upgrade to the Ad Free Premium Podcast Experience - https://rachelhollis.supercast.com Get your copy of Rachel's Book Here: Audible, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Millon, Bookshop.org, or wherever books are sold! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices In this throwback episode of The Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rachel reflects on 18 lessons she's learned over 18 years of motherhood as her oldest child prepares to leave for college. Moving from the baby years through raising teenagers, she discusses trusting your instincts over other people's opinions, accepting how parenthood changes you, prioritizing self-care, asking for help, letting go of parental guilt, and recognizing that every child needs something different. Rachel especially emphasizes building trust by listening without judgment, maintaining an identity outside of your children, asking kids for honest feedback, and continuing to grow alongside them. Ultimately, she acknowledges that parenting can be exhausting, lonely, chaotic, and imperfect while still describing raising her four children as the most meaningful experience of her life. *Friday Favorites are a collection of our all-time most popular episodes replayed for the newest members of the community and anyone who wants a relisten. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Greg Jenner is joined in western Europe by historian Dr Serena Dyer and comedian and actor Vic Michaelis to learn all about the hidden history of underwear. For as long as people have been wearing clothes, they have been wearing garments under them – Romans at Hadrian's Wall were sent underpants, and even Ötzi the Iceman was discovered wearing a form of undergarment. But what were people wearing before the invention of underwires and elastic, so essential to our modern conceptions of underwear? This episode traces the history of our underthings in western Europe and the USA from the medieval period, through the Tudor, Regency and Victorian eras, and into the modern day. Moving around the body, it takes in the linen shifts and shirts that were the universal undergarment for much of history, the development of drawers and stockings, and the shockingly recent invention of knickers and briefs. It also tackles stays and corsets, asking whether they were really as painful as film and TV depictions suggest, and looking at the reliability of on-screen underwear in programmes like ‘Bridgerton'. If you're a fan of fashion trends of the past, evolving views on beauty and the body, and debunking historical myths, you'll love our episode on the history of underwear. If you want more historical fashion and beauty trends, check out our episodes on the History of High Heels, Renaissance Beauty and haircare entrepreneur Madam CJ Walker. You're Dead To Me is the comedy podcast that takes history seriously. Every episode, Greg Jenner brings together the best names in history and comedy to learn and laugh about the past. Hosted by: Greg Jenner Research by: Lily Tidman Written by: Dr Emmie Rose Price-Goodfellow, Dr Emma Nagouse, and Greg Jenner Produced by: Dr Emmie Rose Price-Goodfellow and Greg Jenner Audio Producer: Steve Hankey Production Coordinator: Gill Huggett Senior Producer: Dr Emma Nagouse Executive Editor: Philip Sellars

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Alan is joined by longtime friend and dental podcasting veteran Dr. Richard Low. Moving past the initial hype and overwhelm of modern artificial intelligence, Richard breaks down how dentists and small business owners can actually put AI to work as a tangible personal assistant—giving it "arms and legs." The conversation covers the highs and lows of dental practice ownership, recovery, avoiding the trap of social media doomscrolling, and why downloading local AI desktop apps (ChatGPT and Claude) beats using browser tabs every time. Key Topics Discussed Podcast Origins & Practice Scaling: Richard shares his journey from founding Shared Practices to scaling a 35-location DSO group, the burnout and personal toll of rapid multi-practice ownership, and his new focus with Next Level Dentist. Accountability & Wellness: How physical fitness and men's accountability groups serve as a gateway to tackling burnout, addiction, and emotional avoidance in dentistry. Taming Digital Distractions: Voice dictation workflows using WhisperFlow and the appeal of tactile, low-distraction hardware like the Clicks Communicator. AI with "Arms and Legs": Why desktop versions of Claude (Claude Code) and ChatGPT (Codex) outperform browser interfaces by interacting directly with local .md markdown files and project folders. Practical AI Workflows: Real-world use cases, including bank recipient entries, flight research, customized project management apps, and spreadsheet bookkeeping reconciliation for organizations. Curing "AI Mania": Cutting through the noise of complex multi-agent fleets and subscription fatigue by focusing on simple, repeatable "skills" that solve genuine everyday bottlenecks. Some links from the show: Claude by Anthropic: claude.ai (Claude Desktop & Claude Code) OpenAI ChatGPT: openai.com (ChatGPT Desktop & Codex) WisprFlow: Voice-to-text dictation application Clicks Technology: clicks.tech (Clicks Communicator / physical keyboard for mobile) Heidi Health: heidihealth.com (AI medical & dental clinical documentation) Next Level Dentist Podcast: Dr. Richard Low's new show on YouTube and podcast platforms

Has enterprise AI finally reached the point where impressive demonstrations are no longer enough? In this episode, I speak with Murali Swaminathan, CTO at Freshworks, about the growing pressure on AI investments to deliver measurable business value. Murali has over 30 years of enterprise software experience, including roles at ServiceNow and CA, and now leads engineering and architecture teams at Freshworks. Murali believes the AI hype cycle is being replaced by an accountability cycle. Buyers want to understand reliability, governance, total cost of ownership, traceability, and the return generated by every deployment. They also want the ability to audit decisions, override outcomes, and use feedback to improve performance. Productivity alone provides an incomplete measure. Within service operations, companies can examine time to resolution, the volume of repetitive work automated, the number of issues completed without human intervention, and the quality of the employee's experience. Murali describes the difference between service-level agreements and experience-level agreements. Resolving a ticket within two minutes means very little if the employee's problem remains. The better question is whether AI completed the workflow and restored the person's ability to work. We also discuss why mid-market and agile enterprises provide a demanding test for AI. These companies have complex requirements but cannot absorb lengthy implementation programs, unclear pricing, or failed experiments. Murali recommends beginning with a limited process, measuring the result, establishing whether it can be repeated, and expanding only after it has proved reliable. Architecture plays an important role. Murali argues that ease of use begins beneath the interface. Configuration-led platforms can be upgraded as new capabilities arrive, while heavily customized systems can leave companies trapped on older releases. Autonomous service operations do not require removing people from every process. Murali uses the example of a printer incident. AI can read the ticket, classify the problem, route it to IT or facilities, and apply an automated fix when a trusted process exists. People retain responsibility for unusual, uncertain, or higher-risk decisions. Scaling this model requires cloud infrastructure that respects regional data residency, privacy, encryption, routing, and audit requirements. AI requests and diagnostic logs must remain within the correct geographic and regulatory boundaries. The conversation concludes with engineering skills. AI coding tools can generate software quickly, but engineers must understand architecture, usability, testing, and customer requirements. Companies also need rules determining which code can be reviewed by AI and which changes require human approval. Is your company measuring whether AI genuinely improves service operations, or is it counting deployments and calling that progress? Listen to the episode and share your thoughts with me.

What happens when the systems that helped your business grow become the things holding it back?For Rob Calvert, that question has become a central part of helping businesses navigate the realities of distributed teams.As companies moved from local offices to teams spread across states, countries, and time zones, the technology supporting them became increasingly complex. Devices need to be protected. Data needs to be secured. Employees need access to the tools they depend on. And workflows need to keep functioning even when the people using them may never meet in person.In this episode of Second Life Leader, Rob joins Doug Utberg for a wide-ranging conversation about distributed teams, cybersecurity, Apple-centric IT, software platforms, scalability, and the hidden complexity created when businesses build their operations around rigid systems.At the center of the conversation is a simple question:Are your systems flexible enough to survive the growth and change of your business?TL;DRThe goal isn't to eliminate problems. It's to understand which problems you're going to have and prepare for them before they become emergencies.Rob's perspective includes:* Distributed teams create new challenges around cybersecurity, devices, data, and intellectual property.* Avoid becoming completely dependent on one technology platform or vendor.* Balance user experience with security and scalability.* Moving data between platforms can be easier than recreating the workflows built around that data.* Every additional third-party tool can create another potential failure point.* Technology should support the way your business operates—not force your business into unnecessary rigidity.* Proof-of-concepts can expose problems and assumptions before implementation.* Complicated systems can make it harder for employees to consistently follow business processes.* Onboarding and offboarding become increasingly important as companies scale.* Major technology changes should be planned instead of compressed into an unrealistic timeline.* Sometimes the best immediate solution isn't making a bad situation perfect—it's creating enough room to eventually fix it properly.The goal isn't to build a system that never changes.It's to build a system that can change without breaking the business.Memorable Lines“You have to expect that some of these things are going to happen to you.”“You can't always win the battle. We very much believe you've got to pick the right tool for the job.”“There is no way to expand a business without something being painful.”“The technical decision is almost always the easiest one. Hardest one is the cultural impact and the work impact.”“Every time you have to insert a third-party app into a workflow, that is a place where you are dependent on them staying up to date.”“The worst way to deal with the problem is to ignore it.”“I can make your situation suck less, but I can't make it good in the timeline you're giving me.”Guest: Rob CalvertRob Calvert is the founder of Second Son Consulting, an Apple-centric IT consulting firm. He has been working in outsourced IT for more than two decades, helping businesses manage Apple environments, distributed teams, cybersecurity, devices, and technology systems.His experience includes helping organizations adapt as their teams become increasingly distributed and as businesses scale across states and countries.Rob also participates in the Mac Admins community, a global community of IT professionals focused on sharing knowledge, tools, and experience.Why This MattersFor founders, executives, and growing companies, technology decisions can look deceptively simple.Which platform should we use?Can we eliminate this subscription?Can we move everything into one system?Can we customize this workflow?But underneath those questions are people, processes, security requirements, company culture, and dependencies that can become increasingly difficult to change.A system that works for a small company may not work the same way when that company reaches hundreds of employees.A workflow that seems efficient today can become a bottleneck tomorrow.And a platform that appears cheaper can sometimes introduce additional tools, dependencies, and security gaps that make the overall system more complicated.One of the biggest ideas in this conversation is that the technical decision isn't always the hardest decision.The harder question is what happens to the people and processes around that technology.When businesses change systems, they're not just moving data.They're changing how people work.And the more complicated the system becomes, the more difficult it can be for employees to consistently execute the processes required to keep it working.For growing businesses, the lesson is simple:Don't wait until the system breaks to discover how difficult it is to change.Plan for the problems.Build flexibility into the system.And give your business enough time to make changes properly.You can't eliminate the pain that comes with growth.But you can decide whether that pain becomes a crisis—or simply part of the process of building something that lasts.Listen to the full conversation with Rob Calvert on Second Life Leader. 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