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How to Choose the Best Camping Setup for the Way You RideBefore you start comparing motorcycle tents, sleeping pads, stoves, chairs, pack sizes, and weights, there is an important question to answer. In this episode, Ben Williams from Moto Camp Nerd talks about a simple way to think through your motorcycle camping setup before you start buying gear, so your choices are based on the way you actually ride and travel, not just someone else's packing list. Michnus and Elsebie Olivier of PikiPiki Overland and Turkana Gear also share lessons learned from years of motorcycle travel, including what they've overpacked, what they've replaced, and what has earned a permanent place in their kit. It's a practical conversation about choosing gear with purpose, not just following the latest trends.

In episode 267, Dean talks about games he has introduced to people over the past year that have always been adored by people that are not necessarily gamers.  If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please consider subscribing. If you have questions you would like us to answer on the podcast, please email us at meepletownmail@gmail.com. To support us further, check out www.patreon.com/meepletown or www.buymeacoffee.com/meepletown9. Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/uasmBx326h  00:00     Intro 12:23      10 Board Games that Never Miss Spoilers Below . . . . . . . Dean 10. Moon Colony Blood Bath (04:58) 9. Duck & Cover (08:22) 8. River Valley Glassworks (10:02) 7. Hot Streak (12:55) 6. Magical Athlete (17:05) 5. Skull (20:06) 4. Can't Stop (22:40) 3. So Clover! (25:27) 2. Flip 7 (29:00) 1. Incan Gold (Diamant) (31:48) Honorable Mentions: Carcassonne, Wits & Wagers, Hues & Cues, Green Team Wins (35:0) Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

Use AI to Save Sales Time Before You Hire Your First Rep

Why Robert Pirsig's Famous Motorcycle Book Mattered to Him — And Why it Didn'tTed Simon is best known as the author of Jupiter's Travels, one of the most influential motorcycle travel books ever written. Robert Pirsig's Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance is another book that has long held a strange place in motorcycling culture: widely known, often recommended, and perhaps just as often left unfinished. In this conversation, Ted talks about finally reading Pirsig's famous book and why it matters to him in a way listeners might not expect. Is it really a motorcycle book? Why has it stayed in the minds of riders for so many years? And what does motorcycle maintenance mean when the machine beneath you is not just a symbol, but the thing that determines whether the journey continues? What begins with one famous motorcycle book soon opens into Ted's own memories of travel, breakdowns, repair, and the very practical reality of keeping a journey alive when there is no easy answer and no one else to do the work.

Host Sarah Jakes Roberts is in her bag, pulling out the kinds of questions that get you talking like you've known her forever. And that's exactly how we land smack dab in the middle of the iconic Danielle Brooks' business! These two waste no time getting into what it means to remain teachable while succeeding, embrace failure without letting it define you, and trust God with the outcome. By the time it's over, this episode feels like a mirror for so many women, reflecting back the growth we don't always clock in real time. Sit with this one, sis! Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/evolve #rulapod Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://shopify.com/evolve Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why Profitable Businesses Still Feel Under Pressure

Small Embers is a Dungeons & Dragons actual play podcast. In Lunadine, in a non-descript back alley, an automaton with no discernable master enters a warehouse, with a friend. Dice Company: Small Embers is a cinematic Dungeons & Dragons actual play podcast that blends immersive storytelling, high production values, and emotional character drama. Join a cast of storytellers as they navigate political intrigue, ancient magic, and moral consequences in a world on the brink of collapse. Each episode follows the adventuring party through the dark and richly detailed continent of Aethelon; a place of broken empires, cursed relics, and gods long forgotten. Combining deep narrative roleplay with expert sound design and original scoring, Small Embers delivers the atmosphere of a prestige audio drama with the heart and spontaneity of D&D. Whether you love fantasy podcasts, D&D campaigns, or character-driven storytelling, Dice Company: Small Embers is the perfect mix of epic adventure and intimate human storytelling. Perfect for fans of Critical Role, Dungeons & Daddies, and The Adventure Zone.

Are you losing potential clients simply because no one got back to them fast enough? This episode is for you! Join Uriah as he walks you through why your intake process might be quietly costing you clients... and exactly what to do about it. It's not a marketing problem. It's not a clinical problem. It's an intake problem, and the good news is it's totally fixable. Links: SimpleIntake.ai: AI-powered intake CRM for therapists Productive Therapist: Find the best solution for your practice. Watch the workshop

Why Great Employees Leave Even When You Pay Well

Is Your Business an Asset or Just a Stressful Job?

In this second special episode of Dice Company, the gang playtest the new games system from Darrington Press - Daggerheart and their Quickstart Adventure. Perfect for fans of Critical Role, Dungeons & Daddies, and The Adventure Zone. This episode uses the Daggerheart Quickstart Adventure: The Sablewood Messengers, published by Darrington Press. Daggerheart Quickstart Adventure Lead Designer: Spenser Starke Additional Designers: Rowan Hall & Mike Underwood Senior Games Producer: Elise Rezendes Junior Games Producers: Madigan Hunt & Alex Teplitz Artists: Shaun Ellis & Pao Yong Layout: Matt Paquette & Co. Archivist: Dani Gage Head of Darrington Press: Ivan Van Norman Creative Director: Travis Willingham

Love and people pleasing can look very similar on the outside, but internally they are coming from completely different places. Healthy love includes honesty, choice, boundaries, and your humanity too, while people pleasing is often fueled by fear, guilt, pressure, and emotional self-abandonment. This conversation explores how to care deeply for others without disappearing in the process and why saying no does not make you less loving. Healing people pleasing is not about loving less — it's about learning to love from a grounded, truthful, and emotionally healthy place. Never Miss a Free Class with Diana: www.rympodcast.com

In this first special episode of Dice Company, the gang playtest the new games system from Darrington Press - Daggerheart and their Quickstart Adventure. Perfect for fans of Critical Role, Dungeons & Daddies, and The Adventure Zone. This episode uses the Daggerheart Quickstart Adventure: The Sablewood Messengers, published by Darrington Press. Daggerheart Quickstart Adventure Lead Designer: Spenser Starke Additional Designers: Rowan Hall & Mike Underwood Senior Games Producer: Elise Rezendes Junior Games Producers: Madigan Hunt & Alex Teplitz Artists: Shaun Ellis & Pao Yong Layout: Matt Paquette & Co. Archivist: Dani Gage Head of Darrington Press: Ivan Van Norman Creative Director: Travis Willingham

The fastest way to lose a new pool service customer is painfully simple: let the call go to voicemail while you're out on route. I sit down with Nikki Acosta and Hal Denbar from Skimmer to talk about a practical use of AI that actually earns its keep, an AI phone receptionist built specifically for pool businesses. We get into what AI should do for operators, save time, reduce interruptions, and stop real revenue leaks, instead of adding another shiny tool to the pile.Nikki breaks down how Skimmer's AI Phone works day to day: answering during the hours you choose, asking the questions you design, and routing calls based on rules for existing customers versus brand-new leads. The system can collect contact info, address, service area details, and even pool type, then store the call data inside Skimmer and create a customer record automatically. We also talk about “custom knowledge” so you can embed troubleshooting steps and safety escalations, like when a caller reports smoke or a potential equipment hazard.Hal zooms out on what this means for growth in the pool industry. Bigger companies used to win by default because they could always pick up the phone. If a small operator can answer every call with an AI voice agent, the playing field shifts. We also dig into how to choose pool service software the smart way: stability, security, business continuity, and the ability to integrate with the rest of your tech stack through APIs and webhooks. If you're looking for pool route software, field service management tools, and a realistic approach to AI automation, this one delivers.Subscribe, share this with a pool pro who misses too many calls, and leave a review with your biggest customer communication headache. What would you want an AI receptionist to handle first?We talk with Nikki Acosta and Hal Denbar from Skimmer about why missed calls quietly crush pool service growth and how an AI phone receptionist can fix it without adding office overhead. We also get honest about AI hype, what “real” time savings look like, and why software stability and security matter as much as flashy features.  • AI overwhelm and a simple test for value: does it reduce real work  • How Skimmer AI Phone answers calls and routes them by rules  • Capturing lead details automatically and creating new customer records  • Using custom knowledge for troubleshooting, escalations, and safety  • Why always answering calls changes the growth advantage of big companies  • Pricing, 30-day free trial, and what setup looks like in practice  • What to look for in pool route software: uptime, security, long-term support  • Building an integration ecosystem with APIs, webhooks, CRMs, and ERPs  • Making software simple for techs in the field and back office teams  Are you a pool service pro looking to take your business to the next level? Join the pool guy coaching program. Get expert advice, business tips, exclusive content, and get direct support from me. I'm a 35-year veteran in the industry. Whether you're starting out or scaling up, I've got the tools to help you succeed. Learn more at swimmingpoollearning.com.  If you want to try Skimmer for free, simply go to my website, swimmingpoollearning.com, and click on the skimmer banner that's on the home page of the website.  And if you want more podcasts, you can also go to that same site, swimmingpoollearning.com. On the banner, there's a podcast icon. Click on that, and there'll be over 1900 podcasts there for you to listen to at your leisure.  And if you're interested in the coaching program, you can learn more at pullguycoaching.com.  Send us Fan MailSupport the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASAThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBAPool Guy Coaching: https://bit.ly/40wFE6y

Most people think persistence is a personality trait. Fifteen years of running creative businesses has quietly convinced me otherwise and I'd like to share why. In this episode, you'll discover: Why the real reason some people keep going has little to do with willpower or grit My Selfridges story: two years of no and what actually got me through and into store Why some no's take a little piece of you, and others don't  The honest question to ask yourself when keeping going starts to feel exhausting  Three patterns from real creative businesses that reveal where the answer actually lives Notable Quotes: "When there's a clear foundation, the no's don't hurt the same way. They feel like information." Resources Mentioned: Free live session with Philippa : The Missing Piece, exploring what sits underneath the things that aren't quite working in creative businesses: Book Here Read: This Week's Full Journal Post Link: The Six Month Programme - The Bright Line Link:  The Base Note Subscribe to our Weekly newsletter Website: www.philippacraddock.com Instagram: @philippacraddock Email: hello@philippacraddock.com  Share Your Insights: Has there been a moment when clarity made the hard stretches feel different? I'd love to hear. Send me a DM on IInstagram or feel free to reply to the Thursday newsletter. Never Miss an Episode: Subscribe to my weekly newsletter for behind-the-scenes thinking, first access to new things, and conversations that don't quite fit into a podcast episode.   

Stop Undercharging: Price for Profit, Not Just Your Time

In this first special episode of Dice Company, the gang playtest the new games system; With Malice and Cunning. Created and run by Harry King. Perfect for fans of Critical Role, Dungeons & Daddies, and The Adventure Zone.

The 2026 F1 season keeps delivering headlines and we're unpacking all of it ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix. Kimi Antonelli arrives in Montreal leading the championship after an unbelievable three wins from three pole positions at just nineteen years old. Ferrari is reportedly reverse-engineering its own car after a “soul-destroying” Miami weekend. Max Verstappen spent 24 hours driving a Mercedes at the Nürburgring and somehow finished P38. Charles Leclerc has taken delivery of a $20 million Riva superyacht… named after himself, naturally. And Lewis Hamilton was spotted leaving Kim Kardashian's Broadway production hand-in-hand with Kim herself. After three weeks on the road, Elle is finally back in the studio with Pat to break down all the latest headlines, rumours and storylines from the world of Formula 1. Find us @paddock43.

Eva Strehler had already learned what drew her to the road on a motorcycle: freedom, movement, and a way of living outside the usual shape of things. Then she built a sidecar for her dog, Polly, and headed east. What followed was meant to be another long motorcycle journey — through Turkey, into Iran, and across landscapes that changed as quickly as the people she met along the way. But somewhere during the trip, the journey became about something else entirely. This is a conversation about travel, companionship, risk, solitude, and the moments that quietly change the meaning of a journey while you're still inside it.

Most creative business owners already have more evidence about what makes their work exceptional than they realise. Many taking their strengths for granted and missing the signs, and more importantly, how to use them to their advantage. There are things about your work so natural to you, so automatic, that you can't see them as exceptional. But the people who choose you, pay for your services or products, and recommend you? They see those things crystal clearly and they've probably been telling you for years. Key Moments: [00:00] The rebuild inside The Bright Line that revealed something every creative business owner needs to hear  [12:30] Why the most valuable parts of your work are almost certainly invisible to you and why your clients have been pointing at them for years  [15:50] The thank-you messages and testimonials you've been reading wrong: What are clients really thanking you for beyond the deliverable and what clues are they giving you to improve? [23:49] 'The Missing Piece' Notable Quotes: "When you start really listening, you are gathering incredibly helpful evidence. The recurring words. The patterns. The things people thank you for that you'd never have quite realised or named yourself." Resources Mentioned: Free live session with Philippa : The Missing Piece, exploring what sits underneath the things that aren't quite working in creative businesses: Book Here Read: This Week's Full Journal Post Link: The Six Month Programme - The Bright Line Link:  The Base Note Subscribe to our Weekly newsletter Website: www.philippacraddock.com Instagram: @philippacraddock Email: hello@philippacraddock.com  Share Your Insights: What are the words your clients or customers keep using about your work, the ones you'd never quite use about yourself? I'd love to know what you're starting to notice after this episode. Come and find me on Instagram, or simply reply to my Thursday newsletter. I genuinely love these conversations! Never Miss an Episode: If today's episode resonated, sign up to my weekly newsletter where I share what's behind the work, the thinking, the patterns, the things I'm noticing. First access to new sessions and resources, and a little more of the conversation we've started here.

How Smart Businesses Use SMS & RCS to Drive More Revenue

In this first special episode of Dice Company, the gang playtest the new games system; With Malice and Cunning. Created and run by Harry King. Perfect for fans of Critical Role, Dungeons & Daddies, and The Adventure Zone.

What do you do when your adventure bike is buried in sand, lying sideways on a slope, or wedged deep in a rut miles from help? In this episode, Jim talks with Clinton Smout, Adam Owens, and Chris Birch about the mindset, techniques, and recovery tools riders use when things go wrong off-road. From smart trail-side decisions and energy-saving recovery methods to simple techniques that can turn a bad situation around, this episode is packed with practical knowledge every adventure rider should hear before they need it.

There's a pattern I've been watching for years. And the last few months have made it clearer than ever. Why do some creative business owners stay so calm when things shift and others don't? I think I finally know what the difference is. Key Moments: [00:00] What prompted this episode, and the pattern I have been watching for years [03:37] The story behind a major industry wobble, and the very revealing reaction it triggered [07:55]  The counter-example: people quietly flying with the very models others declared dead, and why they're thriving [14:11] What i would love you to take away from this episode Notable Quotes: "There is a really big difference between learning from someone, and outsourcing the question of who you are to them. The first one builds something durable. The second one builds something that depends on someone else's continued direction." Resources Mentioned: Free live session with Philippa : The Missing Piece, exploring what sits underneath the things that aren't quite working in creative businesses: Book Here Read: This Week's Full Journal Post Link: The Six Month Programme - The Bright Line Link:  The Base Note Subscribe to our Weekly newsletter Website: www.philippacraddock.com Instagram: @philippacraddock Email: hello@philippacraddock.com  Share Your Insights: This episode touches on something most of us have felt but perhaps haven't named. Have you noticed yourself borrowing someone else's model instead of building your own? Send me a DM on Instagram, I'd love to hear your thoughts. Never Miss an Episode: Subscribe to my weekly newsletter for behind-the-scenes insights, early access to new resources, and practical guidance for building a creative business around your natural strengths.   

Why Your Sales Problem Is Really a Clarity Problem

Clif Holland shares a father-and-son motorcycle adventure that took an unexpected turn shortly after arriving at Big Bend National Park. After a 700-mile ride to reach the start of their backcountry route, the decision to explore before staging their gear set the tone for what followed. Riding a heavily loaded BMW R1200GS on remote backroads, Clif quickly found himself facing the challenges of sand, weight distribution, and the limited margin for error on big adventure bikes, which led to DEEP TROUBLE. We talk about backcountry riding and the importance of preparation, training, and testing your setup before tackling routes like the BDR.

There's a question I've been hearing from many creative business owners lately, and I don't think most of the voices out there are answering it well. Once you accept that AI has a place in your business, the real question becomes, where. What do you hand over, and what do you absolutely hold onto? In this episode, I share a framework built on the same thinking that underpins everything I teach and it starts with getting really clear about what's genuinely yours. Key Moments: [00:00] Why this episode follows on from last week, and the question many asked next [04:25] The distinction that changes everything: work that is genuinely yours, and work that just needs to happen [07:36] Three questions you can run any recurring task in your business through to get a clear answer about where it belongs [18:00] Why AI means hiring differently, not hiring less and what to look for when you do [21:41] The leadership conversation most creative business owners have never been taught, and why it matters more than ever now [24:41] The reason most creative entrepreneurs are struggling with what to automate: Why the strengths work is the foundation for this decision Notable Quotes: "The work that sits on top of your strengths is the work that has to stay human. It's yours. And the work that surrounds it, that supports it, that enables it, this is the work AI can quietly carry for you." Resources Mentioned: Read: This Week's Full Journal Post Link: Previous must listen Episode 139 What Creative Businesses Already Have That AI Cannot Replace  Sign up: for Philippa's next conversation  Link: The Six Month Programme - The Bright Line Link:  The Base Note Subscribe to our Weekly newsletter Website: www.philippacraddock.com Instagram: @philippacraddock Email: hello@philippacraddock.com  Share Your Insights: Which tasks in your business are genuinely yours and which ones have you been holding onto out of habit? I'd love to know what shifts when you run them through the three questions in this episode. Tell me all about it through a DM on Instagram,  Never Miss an Episode: Subscribe to my weekly newsletter for behind-the-scenes insights, early access to new resources, and practical guidance for building a creative business around your natural strengths. 

Tarabuster Tuesdays with Tara Devlin. April 28, 2026

This week we bring back one of our most popular episodes with Walmart Executive, Tony Waller. Tony is constantly asked for money given his corporate role. On this episode he breaks down how entrepreneurs and fundraisers can differentiate themselves to secure corporate sponsorships.We also get into his experience as an LGBTQ+ Afro -Latino being forced to choose a side, mental health, and how the Black and Latino community can embrace Afro-Latinos without bias. 

Luuk and Emma from the Netherlands are passionate dual-sport riders who have made it their mission to find that sweet spot between minimalist motorcycle travel and meaningful challenge. Riding their Honda CRF300L motorcycles, they're currently pushing themselves to travel as light as possible — aiming for just 9 kg of gear per person — while still tackling terrain that stretches their skills.

I spent two days inside an AI bootcamp this week and the thing I most want to share isn't what AI can do. It's where you, as a creative business owner, already fit in all of this. Because the key skills that matter most as AI advances, critical thinking, creativity and problem solving are exactly what you already have. This episode is for every creative entrepreneur who's been quietly wondering if they're behind. Key Moments: [02:27] The biggest takeaway from the AI bootcamp i attended and the stats you need to hear [06:45] What the world's leading thinkers on AI all agree on" [11:26] Why AI can't give you full clarity [15:41] The three levels: AI as an assistant, AI as a specialist, AI as an employee [19:58] What this looks like in practice for your business  [23:36] What I would love you to take away Notable Quotes: "AI can process data. It can generate content. It can follow instructions. But it cannot see the connection nobody else has seen. It cannot sense what a client needs before they've articulated it. It cannot make the intuitive leap that turns good work into exceptional work. Those are your skills as a creative." Resources Mentioned: Read: This Week's Full Journal Post Link: Previous must listen Episode 132. AI For Creative Entrepreneurs Sign up: for Philippa's next conversation  Link: The Six Month Programme - The Bright Line Link:  The Base Note Subscribe to our Weekly newsletter Website: www.philippacraddock.com Instagram: @philippacraddock Email: hello@philippacraddock.com  Share Your Insights: Has this episode shifted how you're thinking about AI? I'd love to hear your thoughts. Drop me a DM on Instagram. I read every message however old the episode. Never Miss an Episode: Subscribe to my weekly newsletter for behind-the-scenes insights, early access to new resources, and practical guidance for building a creative business around your natural strengths. 

Victoria Jenn welcomes Carmen Ortiz-McGhee, the COO of the National Association of Investment Companies (NAIC), where she oversees programs, partnerships, and a vast membership managing over $260 billion in capital.Together they dig into the essence of leadership, authenticity, and the power of vulnerability. Plus, Carmen candidly discusses her perspectives on mindset intimacy, its complexities, and how it ties into both personal and professional growth.Tune in to immerse yourself in a candid and empowering conversation that navigates the intricacies of Latino entrepreneurship, vulnerability, and being your authentic self in every space you enter.---Follow Carmen Ortiz-McGhee:••linkedin.com/in/carmen-ortiz-mcghee-7ba9121/✨ If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave us a review with your feedback. We love to hear from our communityFollow Victoria Jenn:

When the front tire starts to lose traction or the bike suddenly feels like it's about to go down, most riders react with some kind of defensive move that feels instinctively right. But is it? In this Rider Skills episode, Clinton Smout joins Jim Martin to look at what's really happening in those split-second moments when an adventure motorcycle starts to let go off-road — and why what feels like a save may not be one at all.

I was asked a question in a recent live session that I think applies to every creative business owner. Whether you're service-based or selling products through stockists, does focusing on a specific ideal client actually matter if you don't control who buys from you? The answer might surprise you. It's not about demographics. It's about values. And once you understand that, everything can shift. Key Moments: [00:00] The question that started this conversation  [04:58] Why saying "everybody" was the worst answer I ever gave [07:25] Why demographics told me nothing, how i got specific, why my buseness then took off [15:40] Why this matters even more if you sell through stockists  [19:07] How to actually figure out who you're for Notable Quotes: "When you're for everyone, you're really for no one."  Philippa Craddock Resources Mentioned: Read: This Week's Full Journal Post Link: The Six Month Programme - The Bright Line Link:  The Base Note Subscribe to our Weekly newsletter Website: www.philippacraddock.com Instagram: @philippacraddock Email: hello@philippacraddock.com  Share Your Insights: Has this episode shifted how you think about your ideal client? I'd love to hear what resonated whether you're a service or product business. Please do drop me a DM on Instagram. I read every message however old the episode Never Miss an Episode: Subscribe to my weekly newsletter for behind-the-scenes insights, exclusive resources, and first access to new offerings, all designed to help you build your creative business around what you naturally do best. 

Operational Leverage: The New Growth Engine for Founders

Get out of the Universe's way. In this episode, we dive into the truth that what's meant for you will never miss you. This is your reminder that you are always being guided, protected, and supported, even when things don't go according to plan. Sometimes the delay, the rejection, the redirection… it's all part of something bigger unfolding in your favor. What's yours doesn't require force. It requires alignment. APRIL MONEY MAGNET 21 DAY CHALLENGE TIX

Get out of the Universe's way. In this episode, we dive into the truth that what's meant for you will never miss you. This is your reminder that you are always being guided, protected, and supported, even when things don't go according to plan. Sometimes the delay, the rejection, the redirection… it's all part of something bigger unfolding in your favor. What's yours doesn't require force. It requires alignment. APRIL MONEY MAGNET 21 DAY CHALLENGE TIX

Planning a motorcycle trip? Whether you're riding close to home or heading off on a long-distance adventure, the right advice can make all the difference. In this episode, we've curated the best motorcycle travel tips and adventure riding advice from past conversations—bringing together practical insights from experienced riders who have spent years on the road. Featuring renowned motorcycle adventurers Sam Manicom, Tiffany Coates, and Michnus andElsebie Oliver, this episode covers essential motorcycle trip planning, packing tips, travel mindset, and real-world lessons from life on two wheels. Whether you're preparing for your first motorcycle tour or you're a seasoned adventure rider, these expert tips will help you plan smarter, pack better, and ride with confidence. Because when it comes to motorcycle travel, the best way to prepare… is to learn from those who've already done it.

I had a conversation this week with a florist who spent 20 years in banking before starting her flower business. And she mentioned this phrase they used to use at JP Morgan. "What's the so what?" And it's a really interesting question, Listen in to find out more as it very much applies directly to how we manage our creative businesses.  Resources Mentioned: Read: This Week's Full Journal Post Link: The Six Month Programme - The Bright Line Link:  The Base Notes Subscribe to our Weekly newsletter Website: www.philippacraddock.com Instagram: @philippacraddock Email: hello@philippacraddock.com  Share Your Insights: What's your so what? I'd love to hear from you. Pop over to Instagram and send me a DM. I always love to know your thoughts and insights after listening to any episode  Never Miss an Episode: Subscribe to my weekly newsletter for behind-the-scenes insights, exclusive resources, and first access to new offerings, all designed to help you build your creative business around what you naturally do best. 

Putting together the right toolkit can make all the difference when you're out riding—especially on an adventure bike, where help isn't always close by. We talk about how to build an efficient setup, from choosing what actually belongs in your kit to organizing it so it's easy to use when it matters most. The conversation covers how to prepare for unpredictable issues like flat tires, leaks, and bent or broken parts, along with the often-overlooked supplies that can save the day during a roadside or trailside repair. Along the way, Jim talks with Clinton Smout from SMART Performance Centre about building a toolkit around the jobs you're most likely to face, and we're joined by Matthew Kunz from Obsidian Adventure Gear to look at compact, bike-specific tool systems designed to keep you prepared without carrying half the garage.

Mexico is one of the easiest international adventures for riders from the U.S. and Canada—close enough to reach without a major expedition, yet different enough to feel like true travel. From Baja desert tracks to mountain twisties, high country, and coastal roads, the riding is as varied as the culture, food, and landscapes. Spencer Conway has spent the past several years living in Mexico and riding more than 66,000 kilometres through 24 states. Speaking from his home in Oaxaca, he shares what makes Mexico such a compelling destination for motorcycle travel, why he stayed, what many riders miss about traveling there, and why the country offers far more depth and variety than most riders realize.

There's a side of motorcycle training almost no one talks about — the mental pressure of learning new skills in front of other riders. Why can training make you feel like you've suddenly gotten worse before you get better? Why does confidence sometimes drop even when your skills are improving? Through rider Erik Wilkinson's experience, along with insights from expert trainer Chris Birch and Monica Birch, we explore what's really happening in your mind during training — and how to manage it so you come out a stronger, more confident rider.

Motorcycles aren't meant to back up. If they were, they'd all come with reverse. Sometimes, turning around requires a little creativity—especially on dead-end trails, in parking lots, on hills, or even in your garage. In this episode of RIDER SKILLS, we have Clinton Smout walking us through a number of turnaround methods. Some you might expect, while others may raise your eyebrows—but all of them can be useful tools in your rider skills toolbox.

You never know when opportunity will show up — or how messy it'll look when it does. Yesterday, I caught a spontaneous blues jam session at a church rehearsal, and it reminded me exactly why passion matters. But the real story goes back to a gym, a chaos-filled moving day, and a sentence I've never forgotten: "The computer is unplugged." Two people. Same moment. Completely different outcomes. One missed it. One grabbed it. Right now, we're living in one of the most opportunity-filled times in history. The question is — are you plugged in or not? Featured Story I walked into a gym on the last day of a pre-sale for a founding member. The place was chaos — boxes everywhere, equipment scattered, staff running in every direction. They were moving into a brand new 30,000-square-foot facility across the street. Most people would've walked out. I stayed. When I asked to sign up, the woman at the counter told me the computer was unplugged. That was it. Done. But then the owner, Fred, appeared out of nowhere. He grabbed a paper contract, took my credit card, and said we'd sort out the rest tomorrow. That moment didn't just get me a gym membership. It eventually led to teaching kickboxing, then boot camps, and ultimately to the birth of Motivation to Move. Important Points Passion and opportunity don't always show up on schedule — sometimes they crash your church rehearsal unannounced. The computer being unplugged wasn't the real problem. The problem was someone who simply couldn't see past it. Once you've decided what you want and you're already moving, opportunities start showing up everywhere you look. Memorable Quotes Opportunity almost never looks perfect — it usually shows up when things are at their messiest and most chaotic. When you've already decided what you want, you just step forward anyway — and that's the whole game right there. Life is nothing but friction and drag — and when it feels easy, you're just having yourself a really good moment. Scott's Three-Step Approach Get crystal clear on what you want so you can recognize an opportunity even when it walks in looking like total chaos. When the system isn't ready, look for the paper contract — there's always another way to get the deal done today. Stay plugged in and keep moving forward, because someone else is already building what you keep waiting to start. Chapters 0:02 - Passion shows up in the weirdest places (a church blues jam) 4:17 - The computer is unplugged — and so are you 5:46 - Two different mindsets, one messy chaotic moment 7:41 - Opportunity looks nothing like you expect it to 11:55 - Real people seizing real opportunities right now 13:16 - Are you plugged in or already checked out? Connect With Me Search for the Daily Boost on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. If you enjoy the Daily Boost, you might like Notes From Scott. A few mornings each week, I send a short note with something I've been thinking about or noticing lately. Sometimes those ideas turn into podcast episodes later. You can sign up at https://notesfromscott.com. Email: support@motivationtomove.com Main Website: https://motivationtomove.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/dailyboostpodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/heyscottsmith Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/motivationtomove Facebook Group: https://dailyboostpodcast.com/facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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