Podcasts about new growth

Thomas English talks with a guest from the West Central Missouri Community Action Agency about their upcoming Advocacy Day event. The guest is WCMCAA Chief Development and Brand Officer Jana Witt. She discusses the goals of the event and how it aims to support the services of both WCMCAA and New Growth. She also highlights some of the speakers and departments in attendance. lastly, she explains how to RSVP and find more information ahead of the event. 

How will financial advisors grow their businesses in a digital-first world?   In this episode of the Wicked Pissah Podcast, Chris Boyd is joined by Ian Karnell, co-founder of Vast Advisor, to break down how AI is transforming advisor marketing and client acquisition. This conversation goes beyond productivity tools and dives into how advisors can build scalable growth systems that align with how today's clients actually search for advice.   If you've ever wondered whether referrals alone are enough—or how to adapt your strategy for the next generation of investors—this episode offers a fresh perspective. In this episode, we discuss: Why traditional referral-based growth may not scale The growing influence of digital-first client behavior How AI can help advisors define and target ideal clients The concept of a repeatable "growth engine" for advisory firms Balancing innovation with compliance in a regulated industry What the next generation of advisors is doing differently Whether you're an independent advisor or part of a growing firm, this conversation will help you rethink how you approach growth in a rapidly evolving landscape.   Subscribe for more conversations on financial planning, markets, and the future of advice.   Vast Advisor website: VastAdvisor | AI Client Acquisition for Wealth Managers & RIAs Vast Advisor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vastadvisor Ian's LinkedIn: Ian J. Karnell | LinkedIn Chris's LinkedIn: J. Christopher Boyd | LinkedIn   #FinancialAdvisors #WealthManagement #RIA #AdvisorGrowth #PracticeManagement #AIinBusiness #FinancialPlanning #Leadership  

Electronic warfare, drones, and advanced defense technology are forcing Wall Street to completely rethink how defense companies are valued — moving them closer to tech multiples than old-school defense contractor models. With NATO spending commitments rising and geopolitical risk still elevated, the defense tech theme may be one of the most compelling macro investment stories of 2026.Today's Stocks & Topics: Day Trading, Market Wrap, Constellation Software Inc. (CNSWF), Karooooo Ltd. (KARO), Dividend Stocks, Alphabet Inc. (GOOG), Defense Tech Stocks in 2026: Is This the New Growth Sector Investors Have Been Waiting For?, VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX), Dividend Investing.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

"You will not be happier at nine figures. I'll just tell you that right now." What does an operator do after building an 8-figure brand entirely on one dog breed? Help an Operator Out (HAOO) is a new series where real business owners join the podcast with live questions. In this episode, Garrett Yamasaki (Founder & CEO, We Love Doodles) brings his crossroads: a bootstrapped, Amazon-heavy pet brand that crossed eight figures and needs to decide whether to go deeper in its niche or wider into new dog breeds. The answer is less obvious than it sounds.The conversation covers capital allocation, the difference between product-channel fit versus product-market fit, and why consumables change the LTV math entirely. Mike makes the case that moated niche distribution builds more durable enterprise value than any paid channel. And everyone lands on the same uncomfortable truth. The business you already built is the one most worth protecting. Powered ByFulfil⁠https://9ops.co/fulfil⁠ Aftersell⁠https://9ops.co/4i3bb5⁠Richpanel⁠https://9ops.co/richpanel⁠Northbeam⁠https://www.northbeam.io/⁠Saras Analytics⁠https://bit.ly/4a3gzVv⁠Postscript⁠https://9ops.co/postscript⁠Operators Newsletter⁠https://9operators.com/⁠

China is a complete and complex system with its own history, internal logic, and implicit rules that influence every business decision taken inside its borders. In this episode we connect leadership, policy, infrastructure, and culture to the practical question of how to operate in and with China in 2026.Over six months, Leonardo Marra combined deep reading with interviews from eight professionals who work inside the Chinese context every day, including coaches, market advisers, joint venture managers, recruiters, and marketers. Their answers sit alongside narrative sections that trace how China moved from Mao's planned economy to today's mix of Party control, industrial capacity, and technological ambition.Chapters in this episodeLeaders: from Mao to Xi – How leadership choices still influence business today.FDI and Special Economic Zones – From export factories to “in China, for China”.The Five Year Plan – Reading the Fifteenth Plan as a strategy signal.The Dragon's Roads: BRI – Belt and Road projects, opportunities, and risks.China and the United States – Tariffs, export controls, and tech ecosystems.China's new growth model – Dual circulation, new productive forces, and slower growth.Operating in and with China – Three ways to work with China: manufacture, source, or sell.--------If you work with Asia or in Asia and want to understand it properly, you are in the right place. Business culture, and intercultural stories. ⁠Join the “Asia With Leonardo” newsletter⁠.-------⁠"Asia with Leonardo library"⁠, if you want even deeper content. Structured, evergreen deep-dives for professionals working in or with Asia. Country-based briefings on modern history, business culture, and key companies, with audio and concise PDF summaries.--------Guests:Gabor Holch – Intercultural leadership coach, founder of East West Leadership, and author of Dragon Suit: The Golden Age of Expatriate Executives in China. More than two decades coaching senior leaders in China and East Asia on how to adapt their leadership style without losing themselves.Pearl Lai – Sales strategy and GTM adviser for multinationals entering or scaling in China, designing localised sales processes, channel playbooks, and training programmes, with a focus on turning global strategy into local execution.Ivo Ganchev – International relations scholar in Beijing, Assistant Professor at Beijing Foreign Studies University and Director of Corporate Education. Completed a PhD in Comparative Politics in Chinese and works with executives on how China's political system thinks about strategy.Manfred Huschka – Founder. Advising Western companies that work with Chinese manufacturers on supplier selection, quality expectations, and cross‑cultural project management.Manuel Murrenhoff – MD of a Wuxi joint venture between Swiss group Bühler and Canadian company Premier Tech, with previous leadership roles in Vietnam, Nigeria, Kenya, and China, bringing a comparative view on industrial capabilities and risk.Miriam Wickertsheim – German recruiter and general manager in China, 17+ years connecting international companies with talent, creator of the “China Perspectives” channel, and close observer of how the talent market has evolved.Olivia Plotnick – Founder of Wai Social, a Shanghai‑based social media agency helping international brands on WeChat, Xiaohongshu, and Douyin, combining client work with a 60‑day trip through 30+ cities focused on retail and youth culture.Richard Loomans – Intercultural management consultant from the Netherlands, with over twenty years in international trade and risk, now focusing on power distance, collectivism, and communication style, and how these dimensions affect cooperation with Chinese partners.This episode is designed for managers and executives who prefer to base their China decisions on context and evidence rather than short summaries, and who want to hear from people dealing with China's realities on a daily basis.

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By Doug Green “We're a partner-first company. It is in our DNA,” says Patrick Sheehan, Vice President of Channel Development and Distribution at Intermedia. In this episode of Technology Reseller News, recorded for the CCA community, I spoke with Patrick Sheehan, Vice President of Channel Development and Distribution at Intermedia, about a new approach to helping channel partners grow recurring revenue while reducing operational complexity. Intermedia describes itself as an intelligent cloud communications provider, bringing voice, video, messaging, contact center, collaboration and related services into one seamless, AI-powered platform. Sheehan noted that Intermedia supports thousands of partners and more than 150,000 businesses, with a strong focus on helping partners look good and keeping customers happy. The central topic of the conversation was Intermedia's Co-Op Partner Model, a program designed for partners who want to retain control over customer relationships and pricing, while Intermedia handles many of the back-end operational burdens that can slow growth. For many partners, cloud communications, AI, Microsoft Teams integration, and contact center services represent significant opportunities. But traditional models can also add complexity to billing, taxation, collections, support and administration. The Co-Op model is designed to remove much of that friction. With Co-Op, partners can maintain ownership of the customer relationship while Intermedia provides the operational infrastructure behind the scenes. That allows partners to focus on selling, serving customers and expanding existing accounts into new recurring revenue streams, with the potential to earn up to 2X more in profit compared to traditional models. Sheehan also discussed where partners may be leaving money on the table. Existing customer relationships often contain opportunities for voice, collaboration, AI-enabled communications, customer experience tools and Microsoft Teams-related services. By simplifying the path to offer those services, Intermedia is encouraging partners to revisit accounts they already know well. The conversation also covered Intermedia's broader partner-first strategy, including its focus on customer service, technical support and reliability. Sheehan highlighted Intermedia's ninth consecutive J.D. Power recognition for assisted technical support, along with the company's financially backed 99.999% uptime service-level agreement. For partners that have not engaged with Intermedia recently, Sheehan's message was direct: the opportunity has changed. Cloud communications is no longer just about replacing phone systems. It is about helping customers modernize communications, improve customer experience, adopt AI-enabled tools and create more flexible ways to work. The Co-Op model gives partners another way to participate in that opportunity without having to rebuild their own operations. Learn more about becoming an Intermedia partner. Read more about Intermedia's Co-Op program.

Subscribe to This Week in Hospitality wherever you get you podcasts: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5oPExA0txHMjEI5Ye13IUy Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-hospitality/id1849637233 Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@ThisWeekinHospitality   This week opens at LE Miami — which Scott describes less like a travel conference and more like Coachella for hotel nerds — before the guys dive into the real industry tension underneath the party. Hyatt tells investors to stop counting rooms and start counting fees, arguing that “empty calorie” growth is the wrong metric. But the panel digs into the contradiction: the premium story is Park Hyatt, Andaz, Thompson, and Alila — while the actual growth engine may be Essentials, all-inclusives, and credit card economics. Translation: hotel companies are increasingly distribution platforms, loyalty machines, and maybe even banks. Then Hilton's Undergraduate by Hilton gets a second look. The name still gets roasted, but the strategy starts to make sense: college towns are wildly underserved, Graduate doesn't pencil everywhere, and tired select-service boxes are begging for conversion. The question is whether this is lifestyle innovation — or just another brand solving an owner pipeline problem. The guys also react to Sonder co-founder Francis Davidson's new AI travel startup, Odessia, and debate whether dedicated AI travel agents can win when ChatGPT and Claude already own so much user context. That leads into a bigger conversation about trust, human travel advisors, preference passports, and why overwhelmed travelers may want fewer options — not more. Finally, Minor Hotels makes the case for “asset-right” hospitality, arguing that brands need more skin in the game if they want owner trust. The crew closes with DMs, celebrity hotel speculation, World Cup demand anxiety, and Ben teasing a possible conversion-brand play of his own. This Week in Hospitality is presented to you by Journey. Journey is a loyalty platform built specifically for independent boutique hotels and high-touch hospitality brands. Our mission is to give operators the same powerful rewards engine, data intelligence, and guest insights that major chains rely on — without asking them to give up the individuality, soul, or story that makes their property extraordinary. If you're an owner or operator of an extraordinary, independently owned and operated hotel or residence — and you want to see whether your property is a fit for the Journey Alliance — you can learn more and apply at https://www.journey.com/alliance   Key Topics & Timestamps 00:00 — Intro & L.E/Miami Recap 05:52 — Hyatt's New Growth Strategy 16:35 — Hilton's Undergraduate Brand Bet 24:25 — Sonder's Founder Is Back: Odessia and AI Travel Planning 33:35 — The Human Concierge Is Making a Comeback 50:00 — What's In Your DMs? 59:25 — Spice of the Week   Your Hosts: Zach Busekrus — Journey LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachbusekrus/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behindthestays/   Scott Eddy — Global Travel & Hospitality Expert @MrScottEddy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrscotteddy/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrscotteddy/   Ben Wolff — Founder of Onera & Oasi LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-wolff/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iambenwolff/   Edwin Kramer — Luxury Hotelier Consultant & Former GM LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwinckramer/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edwinkramer/

เกมใหญ่ เซ็นทรัลพัฒนา ลงทุนเมกะโปรเจกต์ สร้าง New Growth Engine ให้ไทย | ลงทุนแมนจะเล่าให้ฟัง เซ็นทรัลพัฒนาทุ่มงบลงทุน 110,000 ล้านบาท ภายใน 5 ปี ซึ่งมูลค่าการลงทุนครั้งนี้สูงใกล้เคียงกับการลงทุนโครงการรถไฟฟ้าสายสีส้มเลยทีเดียว ที่ผ่านมา ศูนย์การค้าเซ็นทรัล ก็มีอยู่แทบจะทุกหัวเมืองจังหวัดทั่วประเทศไทย รวมถึงมีเมกะโปรเจกต์ที่ประสบความสำเร็จแล้วมากมาย คำถามคือ เซ็นทรัลพัฒนา จะต่อยอดการลงทุนระดับแสนล้าน เพื่อสร้างการเติบโตในอนาคตมากกว่าเดิมได้อย่างไร ? ลงทุนแมนจะเล่าให้ฟัง

The lines between creators, affiliates, influencers, and advocates are blurring fast. But for modern brands, that's not a challenge — it's an opportunity to build a smarter growth engine.In this episode, Todd Crawford sits down with Jordan Carter of SharkNinja to explore how one of today's most recognizable consumer product companies is rethinking creator commerce, affiliate marketing, and social-first partnerships. Jordan shares how SharkNinja's affiliate program has grown across North America, why creators are now central to the brand's product launches, and how platforms like TikTok Shop, YouTube Shopping, LTK, and ShopMy are changing the way brands evaluate performance. Together, Todd and Jordan unpack why micro-creators can drive more authentic engagement than massive influencers, and how brands can build stronger bridges between paid social, retail affiliate, and influencer marketing teams.This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

Alex is Head of Strategy and Managing Director at Numeraire Future Trends, where I focus on applying our digital identity technology to art, collectibles, and sports memorabilia. My background is in global banking and strategy. My interests are in business strategy, finance, tech and sports.     Welcome to the Conscious Millionaire Show - Become an Ultra-Performer. Now 3X week M / W / F   Are you an Entrepreneur, Founder, or CEO? Revenues $250K to $5M? Sign up for your Breakout Session...get custom steps to build a fast-growing, highly profitable business that makes an impact.     BREAKOUT SESSION - Book it Now     Join Host JV Crum III, with 2 exits and over 75M revenues in his companies, he is the Ultra-Performer Advisor for Founders, Entrepreneurs and CEOs ready to achieve at your the top 1%.     SUBSCRIBE to Conscious Millionaire Show     Season 12 of the award-winning Conscious Millionaire Show. The World's #1 Ultra-Performance podcast. Millions of Listeners. 190 countries -- Inc Magazine "Top 13 Business Podcasts" with 12 seasons and 3,200+ episodes.

Alex is Head of Strategy and Managing Director at Numeraire Future Trends, where I focus on applying our digital identity technology to art, collectibles, and sports memorabilia. My background is in global banking and strategy. My interests are in business strategy, finance, tech and sports.     Welcome to the Conscious Millionaire Show - Become an Ultra-Performer. Now 3X week M / W / F   Are you an Entrepreneur, Founder, or CEO? Revenues $250K to $5M? Sign up for your Breakout Session...get custom steps to build a fast-growing, highly profitable business that makes an impact.     BREAKOUT SESSION - Book it Now     Join Host JV Crum III, with 2 exits and over 75M revenues in his companies, he is the Ultra-Performer Advisor for Founders, Entrepreneurs and CEOs ready to achieve at your the top 1%.     SUBSCRIBE to Conscious Millionaire Show     Season 12 of the award-winning Conscious Millionaire Show. The World's #1 Ultra-Performance podcast. Millions of Listeners. 190 countries -- Inc Magazine "Top 13 Business Podcasts" with 12 seasons and 3,200+ episodes.

This week's energy carries the feeling of movement returning.The Akashic Records described this coming week through the imagery of: ✨ a bird taking flight ✨ and a plane lifting off the runwayThere is a sense that things are beginning to gather momentum now:ideas, plans, creativity, conversations, and new possibilities beginning to coalesce in supportive ways.Not necessarily full arrival.Not yet full cruising altitude.But lift.This episode explores: 

#929 If you understand the shift happening online right now, you have a massive advantage over anyone still playing by the old rules! This is important because 2026 is way different. In fact, many of the strategies I used to rely on have fully stopped working this year. It feels like a complete restart! Don't worry, though. The new opportunities we have more than make up for the lost revenue many entrepreneurs are seeing! I'll break it all down for you. I'll share the step-by-step plan to adapt to the new standards and accelerate your growth. For context, I'll take you back to the early days of blogging. That's when I learned the key truths of building an audience and brand online. We'll then uncover the new strategies that apply to everything from short-form videos and social networks as search engines to modern community building and updated email marketing. Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session929.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Shameel Joosub, CEO of Vodacom Group, about the telecoms giant’s strong annual results, their push beyond traditional mobile services into fintech and the significance of its increased stake in Safaricom and investment in Maziv. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stewart Gandolf speaks with Andrew Smith, CEO of Association of Dental Support Organizations, about how the industry is shifting beyond rapid deal-making and into a more disciplined focus on operational performance, technology, and patient experience.

In this episode, Laura Dyrda, Vice President, Editor-in-Chief, Becker's Healthcare, shares key themes from the Becker's 16th Annual Meeting, including how AI is reshaping clinical care, operations, and the revenue cycle. She also discusses mounting reimbursement pressures and how health systems are exploring wellness, virtual care, and new revenue strategies to stay resilient.

Scott Rickenberger is a photographer from North Bend, Washington, who shares his passion for the natural world and highlights how trees that were logged more than a century ago can be surprising sources of inspiration and hope. Julinna Wu of our journalism training program, PBS News Student Reporting Labs, has the story. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Thomas English talks with a guest from New Growth Missouri about the child care services they provide and are looking to expand. The guest is New Growth outreach and development director Patty Cantrell. She explains two of their programs, Child Care Works and the Family Child Care Champions program. She highlights the different ways New Growth supports child care families as well as child care providers. Lastly, she discusses a pair of events that raised awareness and showed support for child care improvements. 

Scott Rinckenberger is a photographer from North Bend, Washington, who shares his passion for the natural world and highlights how trees that were logged more than a century ago can be surprising sources of inspiration and hope. Julinna Wu of our journalism training program, PBS News Student Reporting Labs, has the story. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Operational Leverage: The New Growth Engine for Founders

Webflow CRO Adrian Rosenkranz breaks down how go-to-market teams are evolving in an AI-first world. From unifying PLG and enterprise motions to treating governance as a driver of growth, this episode explores how to design revenue systems that scale, without sacrificing control.

Growth is exciting… but it also creates new challenges you can't solve with old thinking.Because what got you here won't always get you to where you're going next.That's the focus of Episode 208 of the Fly on the Wall Podcast, where I sit down with my friend Mike for a coaching conversation on navigating growth, managing tension, and thinking differently as your church expands. In this episode, we talk through:Why growth always requires a new way of thinkingThe tension between rest and productivity—and why it's an obedience issue, not a balance issueHow to lead without guilt when you step away to restThe difference between leading from calling vs leading from obligationWhy handing off authority (not just tasks) is key to developing leadersHow to recognize when your current structure can't sustain future growthWhy “you can't solve new problems with old thinking”The shift from adding services to thinking about sending and expandingHow to stay ahead of the bell curve before growth plateausIf your church is growing—or you sense it's about to—this conversation will challenge how you think, lead, and plan for what's next.

Mike Switzer interviews Dr. Joseph Drolshagen, a business coach and consultant in Mountain Rest, SC.

Join us live: Our next live podcast, "Access Louisville: The State of Dining Out," is set for 4 p.m. April 21 at 500 West Jefferson. Three local chefs are coming on: Noam Bilitzer, of MeeshMeesh, Anne Shadle of Mayan Cafe and Lawrence Weeks of Murray's Creole Pub. We'll talk about issues facing the industry, including food costs, changing neighborhood dynamics and more. Tickets are available here.Greater Louisville Inc. is out and One Louisville is in. We go over the new economic development strategy on this week's Access Louisville podcast. The creation of One Louisville follows the merger of GLI and the short-lived Louisville Economic Development Alliance last month.The new economic development agency debuted at GLI's final annual meeting on Wednesday. And LBF Reporter Michael L. Jones recently did an interview with One Louisville Board Chairman Matt Thornton. On the show this week, we talk about what led up to the change and what to expect next.After that we chat about some recent Southern Indiana news, including the sale of the former Hardee's in Jeffersonville — a high-profile location right at the entrance of that city. We also discuss a major reuse project in New Albany that could bring in new residential and retail as well as a potential roadblock for a solar power project in New Washington. After a break, we get into some local soccer news, including the departure of Lou City FC's Danny Cruz. Cruz is taking a job in the MLS, leaving Louisville with an opening right as the season begins. We also talk about a recent report that estimates the value of National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) franchises, including Racing Louisville FC.Access Louisville is a weekly podcast from Louisville Business First. You can follow it on popular podcast services including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. 

The Local Enterprise Office Clare is launching a new business growth programme this spring aimed at helping women entrepreneurs scale their companies and strengthen key skills such as strategic planning, financial management and pitching to investors. The Business Growth for Female Entrepreneurs 2026 programme will begin on April 15th at The Inn at Dromoland, combining in-person and online sessions over six weeks. To tell us more about what's involved and how local businesswomen can benefit, Daragh Dolan was joined by Theresa Mulvihill Killeen, Senior Enterprise Development Officer with Local Enterprise Office Clare. Image © Local Enterprise Clare

China's government work report says the country will accelerate development in new growth drivers, improve self-reliance and strength in science and technology, and expand high-level opening up.

Our Hong Kong/China Transportation & Infrastructure Analyst Qianlei Fan discusses how China's travel industry is shifting from a post-pandemic rebound to a multi-year expansion.Read more insights from Morgan Stanley.----- Transcript -----Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I'm Qianlei Fan, Morgan Stanley's Hong Kong / China Transportation Analyst. Today, I'll share my thoughts on why travel is quickly emerging as one of [the] key drivers of China's economic rebalancing.It's Tuesday, March the 3rd, at 2pm in Hong Kong. I've just gotten back from my Lunar New Year trip to mainland China. With the longest Chinese New Year break in history, people were out roaming, exploring, laughing, and the whole country felt like it was buzzing with people on a mission to enjoy every minute. According to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, total domestic tourism spending recorded a robust 19 percent year-on-year growth during the holiday. In fact, China's tourism industry isn't just rebounding after the pandemic. It's entering a structurally stronger phase, supported by policy tailwinds, demographic shifts, and a clear pivot toward experience-driven consumption. By 2030, tourism revenue could reach RMB 12 trillion – equal to roughly USD $1.7 trillion – implying 11 percent annual growth from the mid-2020s. Over the next five years, cumulative domestic and inbound revenue may approach RMB 50 trillion, or USD $7.2 trillion. That scale makes travel more than a cyclical recovery – it's becoming a core pillar of China's consumption-led growth. We expect tourism's share of GDP to rise to about 6.7 percent by 2030, up from 4.8 percent in 2024.Domestic travel remains the backbone. People aren't just traveling again; they're traveling more than before. Policy is reinforcing demand. Extended public holidays, new school breaks, and event-driven tourism are boosting activity. In 2025 alone, around 3,000 large-scale performances attracted more than 43 million attendees. And spending reflects that shift. Domestic tourism spending reached RMB 6.3 trillion in 2025, about 11 percent above pre-COVID levels. Even with slightly lower spend per trip, more frequent travel is lifting overall revenue.International travel is emerging as a second growth engine. By 2030, inbound travel could represent 16 percent of total tourism revenue. In late 2025, inbound visitor growth in major cities was up about 30–50 percent year-over-year, supported by expanded visa-free access, which now accounts for the majority of foreign arrivals. These visitors often stay longer and spend more. Outbound travel is strengthening too. International air traffic grew 22 percent in 2025, far outpacing domestic growth, and now contributes a meaningful share of airline revenue. Demographics and technology are reinforcing the trend. Younger consumers prioritize travel, while older households – with substantial savings – are beginning to spend more as services improve. At the same time, smart hotels, virtual reality attractions, and data-driven operations are enhancing engagement and willingness to pay. This isn't just pent-up demand. It's policy, demographics, technology, and supply aligning at once. – with travel at the center of China's consumption story.Thanks for listening. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a review wherever you listen and share Thoughts on the Market with a friend or colleague today.

The story behind the new Flyover movie studios in Rantoul. The studio launched only a few years ago – but it's already being recognized by state leaders for bringing notable economic growth to Illinois.

Mike Tappert reveals how stepping away from full remodels and focusing on exteriors transformed his growth path. He shares why niching down into roofing created stronger cash flow and a clearer direction for his business. Mike's turning point came when he hired a coach and began building the systems he needed to scale as well as the personal disciplines that shape how he leads today. From marketing decisions to business leadership strategy, this episode invites listeners to question what needs to change before the next level of growth. In this episode you will learn: The tools and frameworks coaching introduced into his business The strategy behind rebranding and launching Upper West Exteriors How he evaluates Meta versus Google marketing performance The business and life habits he incorporated after he stopped drinking The strongest advice he gives contractors ready to grow Listen to the episode to learn more. Resources: Visit the Upper West Exteriors website here.

Thomas English talks with a guest from the New Growth Women's Business Center about their services and upcoming events. The guest is Director of the WBC Rondle Dines. She discusses the multiple services the WBC provides to its customers. She also highlights the office hours that are provided and upcoming events such as the Kids Care Fair and Women in Business Advocacy Day. Lastly, she details the future plans of the WBC in 2026. 

From new cancer drugs to batteries and robotics – China's top-tier growth companies are forging paths of their own rather than following in the west's footsteps. Investment manager Sophie Earnshaw names companies that have caught her eye and explains why being a long-term stock picker differs in China from elsewhere. Background:Sophie Earnshaw is a decision-maker on our China Equities Strategy and joint manager of the Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust. In this conversation, she tells Short Briefings… host Leo Kelion about a select group of Chinese companies breaking new ground, supported by the state's efforts to become self-sufficient in more of today's critical technologies and a leader in some of those of the future. Earnshaw also details how the “phenomenal rate” at which companies are born, scale and die in the country makes stock-picking a challenging task – making the access we have to company leaders, academics and other local expertise core to our mission of finding the best firms to invest in on behalf of our clients. Portfolio companies discussed include:- CATL – the battery maker whose products power electric vehicles worldwide and increasingly support the renewable energy sector- BeOne and Innovent Biologics – pharmaceutical firms developing the next generation of cancer drugs - AMEC and NAURA – semiconductor equipment makers enabling China to develop increased self-reliance in computer chips - Alibaba, ByteDance and Tencent – China's ‘big tech' companies, whose artificial intelligence tools are becoming embedded into people's daily lives- MiniMax – the AI startup rolling out video and agentic tools at a fraction of the cost of western counterparts- Horizon Robotics – the automated driving tech provider with its eye on an even bigger opportunity. Resources:Baillie Gifford podcastsChina: a tale of two storiesChina investment strategy hub (institutional clients only)House of HuaweiPrivate investor forum 2025: investing in great growth companiesTrip notes: on the road with Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust  Companies mentioned include:AlibabaAMECASMLBeOneByteDanceCATLHorizon RoboticsInnovent BiologicsJiangsu HengruiHuaweiMiniMaxSamsungNAURATencentTSMCXiaohongshu Timecodes:00:00  Introduction01:55   Joining the China Equities Strategy02:40  Intense competition04:00  The government's influence06:10   CATL, the electrification champion08:45  Investing with a 5-year time horizon10:25   Shanghai office, local expertise11:45   Regulations and geopolitics14:30   China's next Five-year Plan16:15   Innovent Biologics' new cancer drugs18:10   Lower-cost clinical trials19:45   Being selective in semiconductors21:25   Investing in chip equipment makers23:00  China's ‘big tech and AI'25:10   MiniMax making AI like ‘tap water'27:45  The road to robotics29:35  A market you can't ignore30:30  Book choice Glossary of terms (in order of mention): Third plenum: a major policy meeting of China's ruling Communist Party, often used to set big economic/political direction.Sovereign bond issuance: The government raising money by selling bonds (IOUs) to investors.Opportunity set: the range of investable companies available to choose from.Capex: capital expenditure – money spent on long-term assets like factories, equipment, or data centres.Fiscal deficit target: how much more the government plans to spend than it collects in revenue (taxes plus other income), expressed as a share of the economy.GDP: gross domestic product – the total value of goods and services a country produces in a year.Market capitalisation: the total value of a company's shares (share price × number of shares).ESG: environmental, social and governance – how a company manages environmental impact, people issues, and corporate oversight.Large-form batteries: big battery packs used in things like electric vehicles and grid storage.Energy storage systems: large batteries that store electricity for later use (helping balance the grid).Generic drugs: copies of medicines whose patents have expired; usually cheaper, same active ingredient.Bi-specific (bispecific) drugs: drugs designed to bind to two targets at once (often to direct immune cells to cancer).ADC drugs: antibody–drug conjugates – antibodies that deliver a toxic payload to cancer cells.Out-licensing: selling rights to your drug/technology to another company (often for upfront + milestone payments).EUV machines: extreme ultraviolet lithography equipment used to make the most advanced chips.Foundry: a factory business that manufactures chips for other companies.Etch and deposition: steps in chipmaking – etch removes material to form patterns, deposition adds thin layers.Picks and shovels: a metaphor for companies that sell essential tools to an industry (rather than end products).Digitalisation: moving processes and services from offline to software and data-driven systems.Compute: the processing power (chips and servers) used to train/run AI.Large language model (LLM): an AI trained on lots of text to generate and understand language.Margins: how much profit a company makes per pound/dollar of revenue (after costs).Cloud business: selling computing power/storage/software over the internet instead of on a local machine.Algorithm layer: the method or software logic that makes the AI work (as distinct from the hardware).Gross margin: revenue minus direct costs (before overheads), a rough measure of product profitability.Assisted driving: features that help a driver (lane-keeping, adaptive cruise control, etc) but don't fully replace them.Autonomous driving: a car driving itself with minimal or no human input.Software attachment rate: the percentage of customers who add paid software features and/or subscriptions.

In a podcast recorded at ITEXPO / MSP EXPO, Doug Green, Publisher of Technology Reseller News, spoke with Steven Hess, Co-Founder and CEO of Deep Fathom, about the rising importance of compliance—particularly CMMC—and why it represents a significant opportunity for managed service providers. Hess explained that Deep Fathom is an AI-native compliance platform designed to help organizations not only achieve compliance, but maintain it over time. A central focus of the discussion was the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), the U.S. Department of Defense's enforcement framework for securing the defense industrial base. “CMMC is the regulatory enforcement layer the federal government put in place to secure the defense industrial base,” Hess said, emphasizing that without certification, suppliers can lose their ability to do business with the Department of Defense. A key takeaway for MSPs is that CMMC extends far beyond large defense primes. Hess noted that the defense ecosystem includes hundreds—sometimes thousands—of downstream suppliers, many of which may not even realize they are part of the defense supply chain. “You might actually have defense customers and not even know it,” he said, highlighting why MSPs are often the first call when compliance questions arise and why preparedness can unlock new, recurring revenue streams. Hess concluded by encouraging MSPs to approach compliance as a dedicated, strategic practice rather than an add-on service. By leveraging automation and AI-driven platforms, MSPs can scale compliance services without dramatically increasing headcount. “Compliance is not something you should just spin up on the side,” he cautioned, adding that the right tools and commitment can turn regulatory pressure into long-term growth. Visit https://www.deepfathom.ai/

In a podcast recorded at ITEXPO / MSP EXPO, Doug Green, Publisher of Technology Reseller News, spoke with Mike Ryan, CEO of SpiceX, about how low-code and no-code platforms are reshaping automation, integration, and revenue opportunities for MSPs and channel partners. The conversation focused on how SpiceX enables organizations to connect data, systems, and AI tools through visual workflow design rather than traditional software development. Ryan described SpiceX as a platform designed to remove complexity from integration and orchestration. “We make it stupid simple for an organization to connect and structure all of their data and then use drag-and-drop workflows to automate it,” he said. Built to be business-user friendly, the platform allows MSPs to design and deploy solutions without requiring deep coding expertise, accelerating time to value for both service providers and their customers. For MSPs, Ryan emphasized that the real opportunity lies in applying domain expertise rather than writing code. MSPs bring industry-specific knowledge—such as healthcare, background screening, or public sector workflows—and use SpiceX to build repeatable, branded solutions that can scale across multiple customers. According to Ryan, some partners have leveraged this approach to expand rapidly, even acquiring competitors by productizing their automation offerings. The discussion also touched on AI and the growing challenge of “shadow AI” inside organizations. Ryan noted that SpiceX enables MSPs and enterprises to safely connect approved AI tools into structured workflows, helping future-proof operations while maintaining control. As adoption accelerates, he positioned low-code automation as a practical way for MSPs, channel partners, and enterprises to turn complexity into scalable services and new revenue streams. Visit https://www.spicex.com/

The dairy industry is experiencing a period of growth in the U.S. right now. Gregg Doud, President and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation, says one of the road signs is the current boom in dairy processing expansion. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Ground. New Territory. New Growth. God is calling His people to go higher into new spiritual ground they have never walked in before. Like pioneers, we are invited to leave what is familiar and press forward into the work God is still completing in us (Philippians 1:6). This journey requires faith, courage, and perseverance, but it leads to greater freedom, fruitfulness, and joy in Christ.As we embrace the following seven higher ways to walk, we can move like pioneers into unfamiliar spiritual territory, and overcome the lower things that once defined us. 1. By faith (2 Corinthians 5:7; Hebrews 11:6) 2. In love (Ephesians 5:1–2; John 13:34–35) 3. In newness of life (Romans 6:4; 2 Corinthians 5:17) 4. In the Spirit (Galatians 5:16, 19–25) 5. As He walked (1 John 2:6; Colossians 2:6–7) 6. In the light (1 John 1:5–7; Ephesians 5:8–11) 7. In the truth (3 John 1:2–4; John 8:31-32)Restore Church | Yorkville, ILSunday Mornings | 10 AMJordan & Melissa Gash, Pastorshttps://www.restorechurchyorkville.com

New Ground. New Territory. New Growth. God is calling His people to go higher into new spiritual ground they have never walked in before. Like pioneers, we are invited to leave what is familiar and press forward into the work God is still completing in us (Philippians 1:6). This journey requires faith, courage, and perseverance, but it leads to greater freedom, fruitfulness, and joy in Christ.As we embrace the following seven higher ways to walk, we can move like pioneers into unfamiliar spiritual territory, and overcome the lower things that once defined us. 1. By faith (2 Corinthians 5:7; Hebrews 11:6) 2. In love (Ephesians 5:1–2; John 13:34–35) 3. In newness of life (Romans 6:4; 2 Corinthians 5:17) 4. In the Spirit (Galatians 5:16, 19–25) 5. As He walked (1 John 2:6; Colossians 2:6–7) 6. In the light (1 John 1:5–7; Ephesians 5:8–11) 7. In the truth (3 John 1:2–4; John 8:31-32)Restore Church | Yorkville, ILSunday Mornings | 10 AMJordan & Melissa Gash, Pastorshttps://www.restorechurchyorkville.com

Sabrina Hahn is joined by Christine Layton, who is filling in for Amber Cunningham22:01 How to treat cracking and peeling bark on a lemon tree 24:02 How to help trees recover and heal from a rabbit attack34:17 How to best support new growth on a coral gum sapling Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen.Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720.

This week we welcome Margo Lightburn back to the pod after two years away, and a lot has changed.Since we last spoke, Margo has retired from teaching yoga and opens up about her complicated, sometimes bitter goodbye to the industry and everything that followed. We talk candidly about grief, including the loss of her mother, undergoing a hysterectomy, and the deeply personal healing journey that ultimately led her to begin writing a book.We reflect on a time when yoga felt like the end-all, be-all, the constant push for flexibility, the pressure to do more, and how overdoing it quietly led to injury. We talk about teaching from an unhealed place, tending to childhood wounds, and what happens when ambition outpaces care.As always, the conversation wanders through tangents, hilarious moments, and big questions. We glaze on finding community, the state of the world right now, hot yoga, pelvic floor health, abuse in the industry, and the many ways to go deeper in your healing. We also hear about Margo's new episodic podcast series coming soon and what leaving the yoga industry helped her reclaim and conquer.This episode feels less like an interview and more like old friends catching up, losing track of time, telling the truth, and letting the conversation unfold where it wants to go.It's honest, funny, messy, and deeply human.Settle in and enjoy the listen!Find Margo Lightburn Online:Web: https://margolightburn.com/IG: @margolightburnWant to support our podcast? Join our Patreon for extra content** CHECK OUT OUR 300-HOUR PROGRAM **

Banks have spent billions building digital customer experiences. But most are doing it on top of back-office infrastructure built for a different era. That gap has quietly become one of the biggest drags on growth, pricing power, and profitability in banking. Today's competitive edge isn't just about what customers see upfront. It's about how efficiently a bank operates, how smartly it prices on an individual basis, and how quickly it can turn data into action. That's why modernizing the back office has moved from an IT discussion to a strategic imperative. I'm joined on the Banking Transformed podcast by Richard Ullenius and Brandon Sailors from CSG International to discuss what modernization truly means, how banks can progress without tearing everything down, and how smarter infrastructure is becoming the key to efficiency, engagement, pricing, and risk management. This episode of Banking Transformed is sponsored by CSG CSG delivers banking and financial services solutions to help banks reimagine pricing, billing and customer engagement across retail, commercial and institutional banking. By unifying smart pricing, customer and transaction data and accurate, flexible billing, CSG enables banks to modernize complex, multi-product relationships without rip-and-replace. As a result, banks can reduce risk and complexity, protect margins and power trusted, real-time experiences that drive growth. https://www.csgi.com/industry/financial-services/

Hello Beautiful Soul! In this episode, I took you on a walk with me and recorded a bit of an energy update about some messages and themes that have been coming through. A lot of these messages came through over the last couple of weeks, and it doesn't feel right to wait until the next month to share them with you! So moving forward I'll likely be doing these energy updates spontaneously as they come through, vs on the 1st of every month.Some of the messages and themes that came through in today's episode include:Fog PreppingVolatilityCentennial movesEnergy bursting through New Growth The importance of softening and gently opening the breath I hope these messages are supportive for you as we move through these current waves of energy! Xo Bonnie Instagram: @yourquantumlife | @bonniempiesse Youtube: @yourquantumlifewithbonnie

I'm kicking off the new year of 2026 with a Season of  episodes called When God Clears the Garden So New Growth Can Come Every episode fits under one gentle truth: God has been stripping, simplifying, strengthening, and re-ordering. This season isn't about doing more. It's about seeing clearly.   Make sure you Subscribe to the show so you get notified when the next episode is released.   If you want to learn how to embrace the Dirt on your journey, come join me over on Substack at kawailani.substack.com

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has held talks with visiting Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, saying China is willing to strengthen cooperation in areas such as clean energy and digital technology.

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Have you ever wondered what actually happens inside a coaching program before you join? Do you feel stuck, unsure of your next step, or overwhelmed by strategy, mindset, or how to launch what God is calling you to build? In this episode, I'm giving you a behind-the-scenes look at a real coaching call from my Podcast to Profit program. You'll hear edited snippets from spotlight coaching sessions with different students as they sit with me, ask honest questions, and get real-time guidance. We talk through clarity, strategy, mindset blocks, mapping out launches, and whatever they need in that moment. As you listen, put yourself in their seat. Ask how this applies to your business, your idea, and your next step. If you're ready to start something new and want clarity on what God is inviting you into next, let this episode bring focus, direction, and confidence for your next move. I pray this blesses you!   Ready to Make Consistent Income From a Podcast?  Join my 5-Day Profitable Podcast Bootcamp! I'll show you how to create a podcast that makes steady income on autopilot—without relying on social media.

Today's guests are a father-son duo who have been on a fascinating journey of growing up with the family business, exiting that chapter, and deciding to start a new one. Tad Edwards was part of a multi-generational family business in the financial services industry, A.G. Edwards, that was ultimately acquired by Wachovia and then Wells Fargo. Tad took the pen on the next chapter of the family legacy by starting the firm Benjamin F. Edwards, and is now joined in the business by his son, Ben. On today's episode, New Growth from Deep Roots with Tad and Ben Edwards of Benjamin F. Edwards. Special Guests: Benjamin (Ben) F. Edwards V and Tad Edwards.

In this episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, Avetis Antaplyan sits down with Melanie Nabar, Vice President at Volition Capital, to uncover what truly makes a company fundable—and what silently kills deals. With a background in growth-stage investing, Melanie brings sharp insight into founder dynamics, product-market fit, and the capital efficiency required to scale in today's AI-driven market.They dive deep into the evolving expectations of Series A investors, the dangers of inflated valuations, and why product obsession without go-to-market focus can quietly drain a startup's future. Melanie breaks down how founders should assess investor psychology, decode fund structures, and strategically use secondary offerings to de-risk personal financials without sacrificing long-term upside.This episode is packed with insights on revenue quality, building moats in the AI age, and how bootstrapped founders can shift their mindset to deploy capital more effectively. Whether you're preparing to raise capital or already navigating the growth phase, Melanie delivers actionable advice with clarity and candor.TakeawaysFounders often focus too much on historical data when investors are more interested in future growth and market potential.Series A investors prioritize product-market fit, retention, and scalable go-to-market motion—not just ARR.High valuations without the fundamentals to back them can kill deals and erode trust.Revenue quality (repeatability, margin, and retention) plays a bigger role in valuation than founders often realize.Many founders burn too much capital on product without clear customer validation or ROI.Bootstrapped companies often hesitate to spend even when it's time to scale; this can stall growth.Churn and gross margin are key indicators for distinguishing real AI products from hype.Companies integrated into user workflows and habits are harder to replace and more defensible.Founders should evaluate VC fund structure, vintage, and portfolio psychology—not just the check size.Taking secondary in a raise can de-risk founders personally and improve long-term decision-making.Pattern recognition and experience on the board matter more than niche industry knowledge post-seed.The best outcomes don't always require billion-dollar exits; responsible growth can still yield generational wealth.Chapters00:00 – The biggest mistake founders make when fundraising01:15 – What makes a company fundable at Series A04:45 – Why overhyping numbers kills trust and credibility09:15 – Understanding revenue quality and valuation11:30 – How 2021 broke capital efficiency—and what's changed since16:00 – Deal-killers and how unrealistic expectations derail good companies20:00 – Smart capital deployment: where investors want to see money go24:00 – Why founder secondaries are on the rise—and when they make sense27:45 – How bootstrapped founders can shift from hoarding to strategic investment33:10 – AI moats: what's truly defensible and what's hype39:20 – Questions founders must ask before taking VC money45:30 – How fund size and check size impact founder support50:40 – The difference between VC, growth equity, and PE—and why it matters Melanie Nabar's Social Media Link:https://www.linkedin.com/in/melaniejordannabar/Melanie Nabar's Website Link:https://www.volitioncapital.com/team/melanie-nabar/Resources and Links:https://www.hireclout.comhttps://www.podcast.hireclout.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/hirefasthireright

Crafting a charitable giving strategy isn't just about tax efficiency—it's a way for clients to define the deeper purpose of their wealth. When advisors center generosity in both planning conversations and firm culture, they can strengthen relationships and attract values-driven clients. This episode explores how integrating charitable intent into financial planning not only expands impact, but also fuels practice growth. Zac Larson is the co-founder of IntentGen Financial Partners, a hybrid advisory firm based in Naperville, Illinois, managing $550 million in AUM for 895 households. Listen in as Zac shares how he positions clients as "engaged partners" by focusing not just on net worth but on "net impact," as well as how he uses working conversations about priorities and passions to uncover giving opportunities. You'll learn how IntentGen tracks and publishes the charitable donations it facilitates to build community trust, why the firm built its pod structure to expand advisor capacity, and how its flat-fee-plus-AUM model supports a wide range of engaged clients. Zac also reflects on hosting community fundraising events, offering personal touches like client phone calls, and why building around generosity has been key to attracting aligned clients and creating lasting impact. For show notes and more visit: https://www.kitces.com/461