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Amy Jaffy serves as the Senior Vice President  at Vista Del Mar. Amy explains, they have the capacities to oversee a number of child refugees from various countries. Amy has background and a private practice in psychotherapy which she uses to help stablize and support the children from varying countries that come in. She talks how far Vista Del Mar has come in the past 100 years and how they continue to serve families and the community to this day.  Rabbi Jackie Redner served as the resident pastor for 17 years. Director of spiritual enrichment and a certified, mind, and medicine practitioner. Rabbi Jackie explains how her upbringing and roots led her to want to work in a place like Vista Del Mar. Despite the low amount of jewish children coming through Vista Del Mar she works with people of all faiths to support their spiritual journey. Judism and Interfaith practices are seen throughout Vista Del Mar as all holidays including Jewish holidays are celebrated. Vista Del Mar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VistaDelMarOrg/ Website: https://vistadelmar.org/ Next Mark is joined by poet, author, and proud vegan Vivian Chinelli to talk about her veganism and why others could think before consuming animals. Like others she ate meat until she was challenged one day and she began to stop consuming it. She now makes conversation in the streets of Los Angeles about why people eat meat and how they can look into some alternatives. She also incorporates her poetry into undertaking to educate. She's written a number of books on the topic of veganism. I'm not Vegan but My Cousin is: https://www.amazon.com/Not-Vegan-But-Cousin-Respecting/dp/B0B7QJ8HN7 Website: http://www.vivianchinelli.com   

Preparing For What's Next - Mark 11:1-11 // Palm Sunday Sermon // April 2, 2023~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~For kingdom decisions, prayer requests, giving, service opportunities, and more at Word Tabernacle Church, visit Quicklinks.Wordtab.net~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~If you would like to take notes you may do so at Notes.Wordtab.net~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Get Connected with Word Tabernacle Church!Facebook: /WTCWordTabTwitter: @WordTabYouTube: /WordTabernacleChurch/Support the showThank you for listening to this podcast! Follow Pastor James D. Gailliard on all social media @jdgailliard and get connected with Word Tabernacle Church by going to https://wordtab.net/ #EveryoneThriving

The Splitboard Project is Brought to you by:   Spark R&D  http://sparkrandd.com   Cardiff Snowcraft  http://cardiffsnow.com   Tailgate Alaska  http://tailgatealaska.com     We kick off this episode of The Splitboard Project with Markus Moser guide with Splitboar-camps.at - a guide in Austria about his season. We then turn things over to  co-host and Spark R&D founder Will Ritter live from a mountain hamlet in Austria.  Will and Mark discuss the new trade shows in North America and Europe as well as highlighting boards from Cardiff, Burton, Nitro, Applied and Dupraz. Mark does an interview with dedicated splitboarder and NPR Planet Money reporter Greg Rolasky ( https://www.npr.org/people/726239784/greg-rosalsky ). You can tweet him here. @elliswonk Next Mark and Will talk Travel Tips in the Tool Belt segment.   Finally we catch up with Rob Kingwill about his Shaper's Summit http://avalon7.com event as well as the beginning of the season in Jackson Hole Wyoming.  Music by: The Shoot Dangs https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyfg9nFSHL82SWVWN3YUe2w   Produced by: Mark Sullivan   Business Development:  Mark Sullivan Mark@thesnowboardproject.com   To get free The Splitboard Project and Spark R&D stickers send a self addressed stamped envelope to: Spark R&D c/o Free stickers! PO Box 3284 Bozeman, MT USA 59772 Spark R & D Avalanche Resources https://www.sparkrandd.com/connect/avalanche-education-and-resources/  

Drew Pinson joins on this show with so much going on, it's hard to keep up.  First things first, Mark Bland and Drew Pinson tackle the 4th of July Shooting in Highland Park, IL and the subsequent Jayland Walker shooting over the 4th of July weekend. But it's tough for Mark to keep coming on the show discussing kids getting shot up for no reason, or another unarmed person being shot and killed. It's taking it's toll on everyone and these men discuss. Next Mark talks a little about the business of wrestling and how the people in the business today come from a different background  than others in the past, and with so many differing backgrounds, the needs of the wrestlers over the years have developed behind the scenes assistants and other people that help with their careers. This comes from a story about Buff Bagwell firing his social media person. This then turns to a discussion about outgoing Prime Minister Boris Johnson and how he needs to resign (and did after this show). Finally Mark and Drew decide to take on soame questions of love and this leads to Drew explaining his background in the world of bartending and working in places where KINK is a thing. Download and find out more! All on this episode of The Q. 

Adam and Mark link up in-studio for a mid week Best Hour and they open the show discussing the currently happening walkout of Netflix employees protesting trans rights amid Dave Chappelle's recent special 'The Closer'. Next Mark pivots to Steve Bannon as they discuss his ignoring a subpoena from the January 6th Commission as well as the details surrounding the death of Ashley Babbitt. As the show wraps up they discuss In-N-Out's San Francisco location being shut down over vaccine rules & Gary jumps in with some breaking news in the Brian Laundrie search. Watch this episode on YouTube at YouTube.com/ReasonableDoubtPodcast and subscribe to that channel, the exclusive home of Reasonable Doubt Please Support Our Sponsors: LiveXLive.com Geico.com Masterworks.io LightStream.com/Doubt

Mark talks to Councilman Tim Fitch and former St. Louis County Police Chief. The CIty of St. Louis and St. Louis County have filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn a law signed by Governor Parson that fines law enforcement agencies that are found to be enforcing federal gun laws. Next Mark speaks with Mike Gonzalez from Heritage about the case for and against reparations. Plus the audio cut of the day  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WHAT IS SETTING THE NEXT MARK FOR THE 4TH DIMENSION? WHY MUST IT BE SET? WHO WILL SET IT? WHAT WILL HAPPEN ONCE THE MARK IS SET? WHAT DOES MEAN IN THE EVOLUTION OF THE ELECT? FOND OUT THE ANSWERS TO ALL OF THESE QUESTIONS TONIGHT AT 10PM ON MENTELLECT RADIO(BLOGTALK) FEAT THE INTEL.NUBEN MENKARAYZZ/MFA /144000 

Jonathan May and Mark Bland decide to tackle some cultural things like they are used to discussing.  First up Mark has an issue with people coming after him for discussing the Semantic aspect of a online convo he was having recently. People accused him of being insensitive because he discussed the definitions and primitive language of past time periods and how words were and weren't used in specific times. Was he in the wrong, you decide after listening. Next Mark presents Jon with some Shower thoughts....things that make you go hmmm... and make you think deeper about some things in your world you might not have been thinking about!  Finally, Jon and Mark take on the listeners and their thoughts they write out to Mark on a weekly basis. Sometimes they say amazing things that everyone can agree with...but other times they say things that make you go Hmmm...but the gents break down all the thoughts and ideas and bring you the funny on this new episode of the Q!

Another week and another new Q show. This week Gary Weed drops in and discusses the new things going on in his world and ours.  First up....Mark doesn't want to discuss the next shooting for another week in the country. There seems to be a new one each time and everyone has their wishes and wants for how they are viewed. Mark explains his reasoning for not wanting to discuss the newer shooting stating that nobody is willing to play the rules down the middle like himself. Calling things for what they are. Honesty as people.  Next Mark and Gary discuss tipping in our culture and the value of it as we move into realms where the the business of tipping and ordering has switched up because of Covid. How do you tip people for food orders? What about other types of tips? Finally Mark and Gary discuss the power of the USA in it's current form. What they can pull off and what they can't. How the other countries should view us...There is a lot of posturing in the world of politics and power, but the target is firmly on the back of the USA! Where should we go with our background and power? Find out what the guys say....plus more questions for us to discuss.  So much to be entertained by! 

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This episode features Cameron Maple (Princeton University ‘15) and his journey in entrepreneurship, from his beginnings on Princeton's campus to his current startup WavyBlue, to provide hair care products for black men, while attending Wharton business school. For more, follow us on Instagram and Facebook @tigerventures.unfiltered

The NBA, MLS and multiple MLB teams declined to play over the last few days - what will ultimately be the fallout? Mark Medina from USA Today joins us from the bubble in Orlando to set the scene. David Vassegh joins us as the Dodgers get set to face the Rangers on Jackie Robinson Day

oday on Perry and Shawna Mornings it’s Freedom Friday—We celebrate the love of God seen perfectly in Jesus!  First we have a conversation about the love that the Father speaks to us and over us—he tells us that we’ve been chosen, adopted, redeemed and that one day all the sad things will come untrue not only for us but for all creation!  And the assurance of all we have now and we will have forever is his own Spirit who lives in us!  Then Shawna shares from the core of who she is and completely transparently that this week she came to the end of herself.  Find out what she is learning; that in this place we stand at the doorway of possibility.  Next Mark, a West Michigan listener calls in to share a time when he came to a place of complete surrender and made the leap of faith, trusting God would catch him.  Then we have some fun with this:  If you could pick a scented mask cause your tired of smelling your own breath, what scent would you choose??  Next we share the brilliant light of the gospel of grace—that what we deserve for our sin is a separation from God that grows wider and wider for all eternity.  But that God in Jesus Christ willingly came into this world to bridge the gap so that we can have life with God now and forever.  If you can think of anything better than that you’re going to have to tell me.  And finally Jesse one of our listeners who stopped by the show today to bring us Starbucks and frosted cinnamon rolls (!), shares his reflections on what Jesus spoke to his heart this morning.  Today is a sweet show, share it! 

It's April and Mark & Casey are ready to talk some trash! On this week's episode The Boys are discussing the docu-series everybody is talking about, Tiger King. They are talking about their reactions to the stories and characters as well as spilling the tea on additional tidbits not included in the series and some of the fallout since it's release. Mark shares about other suggested shows/movies to be bingeing. Casey is updating everyone on the status of the theme and reviewing his week of social distancing and the intense feedback he's seeing for people's posted photos. Next up is an extended session of our favorite weekly segment, Trash Talk! We have been watching, reading, and listening to all the news and Painted Trash is bringing the highlights to you as only they can. First up in this mega addition of Trash Talk is an announcement from former presidential candidate, Michelle Bachman, about the reason for the pandemic of Covid-19. Following this announcement, Mark is letting you know about reviving an activity that has not taken place in the White House in over 100 years which provides another outlet of blame for the outbreak of coronavirus and, surprise, it's not China! Next Mark & Casey are discussing Preacher Spradlin's memes denouncing the news media for the fear and chaos they are spreading with their coverage of the pandemic And it's an update on the progress of the #coronovirus challenge... someone actually took the challenge! How did it work out for them?? Listen to find out... And are you watching the daily updates from the press briefings? Well the orange man is touting it's ratings beating the bachelor. Are you watching to see him or to learn the latest updates from the CDC and the actions being taken to combat this horrible illness? Painted Trash is curious to know, so reach out and let us know.As we go into Holy Week, how do you feel about churches continuing to congregate for religious services by the hundreds and thousands despite shelter-in-place and stay at home orders as well as rules for social distancing?? Mark & Casey are sharing their thoughts.In non-coronavirus news, did you hear what happened in Singapore this week? Painted Trash is covering the latest. Then, the Boys are discussing a recent episode of Justice on Fox News. Did you see miss this epic performance?? Don't worry we have the highlights to view- click the link below. Lastly --The Boys are sharing viewer mail which brings about our official Painted Trash Quarantine Playlist. Check it out below.This is a jam packed episode for the viewers, listeners, and readers -- something for everyone! So pour yourself some delicious port vintage and get ready to paint some trash with Mark & Casey!!Justice with Judge Jeanine Pirro -- https://www.vulture.com/2020/03/jeanine-pirro-appears-drunk-and-intoxicated-on-fox-news.htmlPainted Trash Quarantine Playlist -- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Dv69XfKU02Doyplnvecss?si=da7IZiOKSjqBi1ORvmmCKQ=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Check out Painted Trash online at paintedtrashpodcast.comEmail us at paintedtrashpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at;Instagram --- instagram.com/paintedtrashpodFacebook --- facebook.com/paintedtrashpodcastTwitter --- twitter.com/paintedtrashpod

Staying at home? Working from home? Quarantined? Join Mark & Casey for this special weekly episode to help bring some laughter and thoughtful conversation in these challenging days!Mark & Casey start this episode off discussing some highlights of their weeks. Next up, The Boys check in with Political Correspondent, Mary Beth, on the current state of the Democratic Presidential Primary Race, Mary Beth gives a detail look at the M.E.S.S. surrounding the Ohio and Illinois primaries and spills the tea on the rumored top tiered running mates for Vice President.Then-- it's the first installment of the Painted Trash Stay-At-Home (Quarantined) Survival Kit. If you're looking for some creative, unique, and FUN ways to pass the time while practicing "social distancing," this is a not to miss segment.Then it's this week's Trash Talk,The Boys are responding to Ezra Miller's claim that Queer people are "just better in the bedroom." Next Mark & Casey are Painting a news editor's offensive and tone-deaf tweet requesting followers' perspective in what is basically a game of "would you rather...". And have you been able to purchase hand sanitizer? Mark & Casey are next painting a man caught hoarding hand sanitizer and selling the bottles on line for $30 each. Price gauging much?? This story is follow up with another heavy paint of a toilet licking challenge. Finally The Boys are fact checking (read: checking their math) while responding to an listener communications painting Casey's math. So sit back with a glass of your favorite drink or port vintage and get ready to paint some trash with your gay best friends!=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Check out Painted Trash online at paintedtrashpodcast.comEmail us at paintedtrashpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at;Instagram --- instagram.com/paintedtrashpodFacebook --- facebook.com/paintedtrashpodcastTwitter --- twitter.com/paintedtrashpod

Phew! After an uneventful week for Mark & Casey which saw Casey's volleyball team winning first place for the season, The Boys are giving their picks for what you should be watching this week on TV while giving you their thoughts on the new documentary series, Hillary. Then the boys are discussing the 2nd installment of the season premiere of RuPaul's Drag Race including Sherry Pie and the controversy around her behavior.In this week's Trash Talk, Mark & Casey are painting a production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat currently celebrating it's 50th Anniversary while reviewing a clip of the megamix. Next Mark and Casey discuss further the Aaron Schock coming out story and what if we react with a bit of love? Then the latest celebrity caught up in an upcoming documentary on the topic to be released titled, Celebs For Sale: The Great Charity Scandal. Next up The Boys are painting some politics which this week includes the latest primary results from the Democratic Presidential race and the release of Biden's LGBTQIA agenda and the start of the fallout from Coronavirus (COVID-19). In the last topic of this week's Trash Talk, what happened at the premiere of The Rape Of Two Coreys.Have you ever wanted to tell your boss and colleagues what you really thing of them?? In our last segment, we are reading a letter shared with us by a viewer from their workplace. It's shocking and full of hard truths which will leave you breathless and crying!So pour yourself a glass of your favorite vintage and settle in for this week's Painted Trash!Check out the videos we are talking about this week;Clip of MegaMix from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qvfFFpYIj8The Dentures clacking back at an intense critic who may or may not have receipts;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPig-AllQe8Share your thoughts and reactions with Painted Trash! Find us at:Website: www.paintedtrashpodcast.comInstagram; instagram.com/paintedtrashpodTwitter: twitter.com/paintedtrashpodFacebook: facebook.com/paintedtrashpodcastemail: paintedtrashpodcast@gmail.com

This week The Boys are in rare form! Starting with their week in review, Casey is painting the shade he and his volleyball team mates are receiving during their winning season and Mark is reviewing two Oscar nominated films--1917 and Marriage Story.In the news, Mark & Casey are weighing in on some of the stories folks are talking about. It's Primary Season and The Boys are discussing the live results coming in from the New Hampshire Democratic Primary with commentary you will only get from Painted Trash. Next Mark asks Casey spill the tea about where Oscar winning actor, Julianne Moore caught the 2020 Oscars telecast. Then it's time to unpack how they are coming for Renee and her "fraud" marriage to country music singer, Kenny Chesney. The Boys paint more of the Iowa Caucus voter who wanted her "card back" for her vote for Pete Buttigieg with Pete's classy response and Mark paints "The Dentures" for a base attack ad painting Pete's record. Lastly, The Boys are discussing a found diary in England where a farmer expresses very progressive reviews for 19th Century England and argues the basis for Buggery laws in place at the time which remained in place long after into the 1960's.It's a hilarious, informative, and entertaining episode from your favorite gay besties, spilling the tea over some Port Vintage. So pour yourself a glass of your favorite beverage and laugh along with some Painted Trash.

The boys are back! It's an all new episode of 'Painted Trash'! In this episode the boys sit down to discuss some events from their week including what they're TV shows they have been watching, a trip to the spa, and the opening of the Australian Open. Next Mark & Casey discuss topical news items including Wendy Williams guffaw, a columnist gets fired for insensitive reporting and goes on a tirade, and a check in on the Democratic Presidential Nominees. In their last segment, Mark & Casey answer questions from each other to get deep and learn more about each other. It's a lively and full episode so pour your favorite beverage and get ready to paint some trash!

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"Politics, Politics, Politics....I like it when you mix it up or even ignore politics all together." The amount of times Mark has heard that regarding the show is absolutely mind blowing, but still a potentially fair assessment. Well this is a show that will not disappoint at all.  Chris McQuillen, aka The Toy man, jumps in with Mark Bland and Gary Weed to discuss pop culture and nostalgia. Chris runs the ToyMan Toy Shows in the St. Louis Area and has been doing it since the 1980s/90s.  Bringing in thousands a year to fawn over toys and all artifacts from the world of pop culture, Chris and his team have consistently put on multiple shows a year giving collectors all the opportunities that they could need within the area.  First up the gentlemen discuss how social media has impacted a traditionally offline thing. What new collectible toys and nostalgia has grown out of it and what have been some of the benefits of the internet on toys and Chris' toy show directly.  Next Mark talks about his recent trip to the Lake of the Ozarks (in Missouri) and how he found an old school arcade that has tons of the games that  were throwbacks to the 50's-70's.  It brought Mark back down memory lane, take a listen and see what grabs you. Finally, Gary brings up the name of some shows on netflix and around currently that people need to check out and discuss. Gary throws the list at Mark and Chris and they break down what they like and what they obviously haven't seen.  A unique trip through pop culture and fun on this episode of the Q! 

Mark Bland and Gary Weed are both fans of Pro-wrestling. Mark has been a prowrestler in his life and had a career that took him all over the country. Gary is a lifelong fan and someone that understands the business in a solid way. With this being the basis....The Q presents....WRESTLETALK 35! Wrestlemania 35 happened and Mark/Gary have a ton to discuss about it.  First up...Mark tells Gary he can ask him any question about the business and Mark will be very fair and openly answer the question. So Gary pulls the trigger and Mark attacks the answer like a someone giving a Stone cold Stunner in the middle of the ring! Next Mark discusses his career and how he comes to becoming a prowrestler. How the job formed in his mind before he becomes a prowrestler. He specifically talks about 1996-1997 in his life and what he decided to try and get into professional wrestling. Mark discusses how the business was different back then and more picky and finicky about who they would let be a professional wrestler. Now days anyone can apply and get work wrestling in front of crowds.  Then Mark and Gary into discussing Wrestlemania 35 and how the show took forever to happen.  After almost 7 straight hours of wrestling, Beck Lynch's hands were raised and barely anyone cheered because they were so tired and spent from the 7 hours of show. Plus how did Ronda's match play out? Who's matches went which way? And what was the best moments? All this and much more on this episode of the Q! 

The sea levels haven't quite risen high enough to put us all underwater yet, but until we get there, Baltimore duo Waterplanet (James Hesser and Millie Landrum) will be playing their brand of acoustic, intelligent, genre-bending music. And this July, they'll be playing songs from their album Ghost-Hypnotic and more in various parts of the US on a three-week tour. Host Mark Ashby talks with them about the way they tend to write songs solo and then turn them into something bigger, how 60s pop and punk and many other styles inform their sound, and where you'll be able to hear them out and about. Next Mark gets in on the "reaction video" trend (except it's only audio, of course) as you'll hear pieces of his in-the-moment commentary while listening to Kiss's "prog" album, Music from "The Elder." Does it pass muster? Finally, new contributor Mark Nagy has a proposition for you: Haken's masterful album The Mountain could benefit from a slight shuffling of tracks. Will you agree with his reasons why? Find Waterplanet online at www.waterplanetband.com. Featured songs/excerpts: Waterplanet: "Adrenaline", "Kingmaker", "Something Somebody Said", "Don't Cry", "Sea Shanty (If You Should Go)" Kiss: Music from "The Elder" (excerpts from full album) Haken: "Cockroach King", "Because It's There", "Falling Back to Earth" To hear a previous episode featuring an interview with Richard Henshall of Haken, click this link: http://progtopia.libsyn.com/episode-038-climbing-the-mountain-with-haken "Like" Progtopia on Facebook (www.facebook.com/Progtopia and www.facebook.com/groups/1380357308874546/) and follow Progtopia on Twitter (@Progtopia) to send a message about the show and to receive news about current and upcoming interviews. Thanks for listening!

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Mark Bland, Jason Kull, Producer Bobby and Board op John are joined by special guest Alex Elias as they make the debut of the Q on 1190 AM The Patriot in St. Louis.  First up is the general discussion about the latest movements in the Trump transition and how they don't look like its going to be a smooth trip. Next Mark touches on the way we as people, if you are unhappy with trump being President, should view and handle news stories from here on out.  Do we need to discuss everything that the man does?  Does it take away his luster if we choose to ignore?  That and many other questions pop up. Finally the team focuses on how their zodiac signs attract people to them and a discussion about a lady, a guy and their unborn baby.  The team is divided on whether the man in the relationship should have as much power and say in the relationship to do what he did.  And what did he do??? Well you have to listen to the Q and find out! 

Mark Bland and Jason Kull discuss the transition and some of the aura around the picks and moves that Donald Trump, the President-Elect, is making.  A ton of work goes into making good choices and his choices seem very controversial in the long idealistic stances that many of them have.  It's blatantly obvious that Trump fell into this presidency aloof and is also trying to fit in as much as he can before the inauguration. Next Mark switches up the topic and reads some questions from the listeners. One is a truly moral dilemma in the fact that you have to make a long term decision on an extreme gray area regarding Aids. Plus the two gentlemen also discuss Trumps recent "60 Minutes" episode where he backpedalled on almost every major campaign promise he made.

So the year of 2015 starts off on a sobering note.  Stuart Scott, the great sportsanchor of ESPN, passes away from cancer at the age of 49.  So Andy Echele jumps onto the show to discuss this.  The guys discuss what Stuart Scott meant to them and how the world of ESPN styled sportscasting goes. Including Andy breaking out his old school phrase he used for Combat Showcase. Next Mark goes on one of his famous rants about Walmart and the inability of our society to learn from simple things and act accordingly.  Evidently they don't ptu enough energy drinks of a certain style in the local Walmart cooler cases and this sends Mark on a tirade about the cooler cases and other places/situations that no one thinks about until after the fact.Finally the crew gets into a discussion about how Mark is noticing more people since the Ferguson riots complaining about "White Privilege" and what it means to three white people who could potentially be accused of it at moments notice. Also, Mark discusses his some of his stereotype pet peeves and who should, or shouldn't, be allowed to do certain things.  This brings out everyone throwing their issues about many people out in the open. So sit back, turn on the laptop, bring up your spreadsheet and listen to the newest epsisode of The Q. 

In this episode of The Smart Agency Master Class, I sit down with Joe Grano who is going to talk to us about who to hire, getting that next level agency, and making the transition from a small, one person agency to bringing on full-time employees. Joe is the president and founder of Next-Mark, a full-service marketing, communications, public relations, and business strategy solutions company based in Sarasota, FL. When to hire full-time employees. Joe once said to me, “I never want to hire employees.” He's since changed his tune and now has several full-time employees on his team. In fact, he prefers them to contractors. Here are the questions Joe considered when making the full-time leap: Can you really afford to do it? There's a level of financial stability needed. Are you willing to give anything up to ensure your employees get paid? If you're not, then you aren't ready yet. Do you know how to hire? Bringing on just anyone can be a disaster. Other considerations: You need to really think about how you want to grow your business because hiring full-time staff is a big mind shift. Understanding that contractors probably don't have your business's best interests in mind. Contractors just don't have the same kind of loyalty as full-time employees. You can do so much more for people who are fully invested in the business, and vice versa. Have full-time staff and only bring on contractors whose core competencies are things that you couldn't afford full-time. Who is the right first hire? Okay, you're making the move to bringing on full-time staff but who is the first hire? Joe and I both brought on people who had been long-time contractors for our businesses. You already know their work style and they're already familiar with your company. Joe's first hire was his Director of Communications; someone who had been with him for awhile as a contractor and who brought along a lot of agency experience. Mine was a designer, but I also definitely recommend hiring some kind of manager - office or project. You need someone to do the operational stuff while you're out growing the business. New employees are an investment. Time is money, and it's hard to commit to spending a lot of your time teaching a new employee. Joe's advice for shortening the learning curve is to hire up. Bring in people with good experience and skill sets, so they can come in and start performing quickly. But remember - like anything else just starting out, new employees need to be nurtured. It takes time to teach them and help them gain confidence in their competencies. Be patient because it will be worth it. How to put together a great team? You may think you want to hire people whose working style is just like yours. You're wrong.  A team made up of a bunch of the same people won't be productive. Look for people who: Work well in teams. Joe recommends check out this TED Talk about hiring introverts. Have working styles that would compliment yours. Use this helpful quiz. Why are setting core values so important? If you don't have core values, you need to get some ASAP. If you have core values, you need to communicate them to your people ASAP. Make sure you are sharing them with your current and new employees, alike. Bonus: Want more info on core values? Check out this video from Zappo's CEO about core values and creating awesomeness. Important steps toward growth. Take a good, hard look at where you want your business to go to bring it up to a next level agency. Remember, new employees take time, so it's important you consider that in your growth plan. Also, think about their long-term fit within the company. If you can only see them around for a couple of projects or for a matter of months, it's not time for full-time staff. Finally, be really comfortable with being able to support someone full time. The last thing you want is to have to let them go after only a little while because you can't afford to pay them. Discover the best Digital Agency Strategies  to create a next level agency today. Get Online Training to help you setup the right systems and strategies to help you grow faster. Creating a Next Level Agency Are you holding yourself back from creating a next level agency by ignoring problems or issues you aren't even aware of that need your attention? Good, this is where I can come in and provide you support. In all my years, I have more than likely experienced all if not most of the different struggles you have and can help you from what I have learned. From what to do with your bad agency clients, how to develop agency products and how you can build authority for your agency. 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Are you a blogger? It's a proven fact that blogging, when done properly, is a major factor in driving traffic to your website, whether for personal or professional purposes. Today's guest is Joseph Grano, the President and CEO of Next-Mark, LLC., which provides marketing strategy and communications solutions to businesses throughout the United States and internationally, is the co-founder of The Healthcare Marketing Institute, a widely published author, public speaker, and executive performance coach and facilitator. Joe has more than 20 years of communications experience, having held executive management positions in the healthcare, technology, and financial services industries. Join Jim and Joe in a discussion on the importance of blogging, the role it plays in Social Media, and what makes up a successful blog.