Podcast appearances and mentions of Nicole White

This week, Amber covers the murder of Nicole White. In June of 2015, Nicole met up with a man who she met through an online dating site when she went missing. Then, Naomi covers one of Australia's most notorious cults, most notable for having a woman at the helm and decades of illegally adopting children.Amber's Sources:Deadly Dates S1 E7https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/man-who-admitted-beating-orting-mother-to-death-wants-to-change-plea/428586999/https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/crime/article111709387.htmlhttps://www.fox13seattle.com/news/graham-man-pleads-guilty-to-killing-nicole-white-an-orting-mother-of-twoNaomi's Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Family_(Australian_New_Age_group)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anne_Hamilton-Byrnehttps://www.theguardian.com/film/2016/nov/20/growing-up-with-the-family-https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-48632887https://www.primevideo.com/detail/The-Cult-of-the-FamilySupport the showGo check out our patreon page athttps://www.patreon.com/crimewineandchaosFor more information about Crime, Wine & Chaos, or to simply reach out and say "hi,"https://www.crimewineandchaos.comCrime, Wine & Chaos is produced by 8th Direction Records. Music by Jeremy Williams. Artwork by Joshua M. DavisAmber is the vocalist in the band, Tin Foil Top Hat. You can find more of her work on all of the music streaming platforms or athttps://www.tinfoiltophat.comNaomi has a twenty year career in tech, and a lifetime interest in all things macabre. She walked away from #startuplife to strike a new path rooted in service. You can find out more about the work she's focused on, support those initiatives, and keep up on her socials here: https://linktr.ee/missgnomers

Don't treat relationships as one-night stands. Build and maintain strong connections with clients and colleagues beyond just the project – it's key to success. At the same time, set boundaries because giving too much can drain you. Respectful boundaries allow you to nurture relationships without losing yourself in the process. In this episode, Shaun and Rebecca talk with interior designer Nicole White about the importance of building strong relationships and how setting boundaries is key to staying balanced and successful.In this episode, they discuss:Nicole's journey from being a journalist to becoming an interior designerThe challenges Nicole faced in her career as a self-taught designer without a formal design educationElitism and lack of support in the design industry when Nicole startedEvolution of the design industry and the shift in cultural attitudes toward helping and supporting each otherNicole's approach to mentoring and supporting younger designersThe importance of building strong, long-lasting relationships in the industryBeing approachable and offering guidance while maintaining boundariesThe importance of self-care and separating personal and business lifePros and cons of social media for designersNicole's strategy for managing social media presence and the importance of authenticity and not feeling pressured to conform to trendsNicole's collaboration with LeftbankMentioned:Check out Nicole's portfolio: https://nwdinteriors.com/Follow Nicole White Designs on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhitedesignsinteriors/Nicole draws inspiration from Mick De Giulio's kitchen: https://www.instagram.com/degiuliodesign/Nicole's collection with Leftbank Art: https://leftbankart.com/ARTIST-Nicole%20WhiteOur links:Subscribe and leave a review - Apple PodcastsLike, Comment, & Follow - Hot Young Designers Club InstagramRebecca's InstagramShaun's InstagramFor more information - Check out the websiteBecome a “Loyal Hottie” - Support us on Patreon Design Resources - Check out our shop

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy was introduced approximately 30 years ago and quickly became the gold standard due to multiple benefits over open cholecystectomy. It ushered in the laparoscopic revolution but also increased the number of bile duct injuries. Through the dedicated efforts of many the rate of bile duct injury has been reduced, now mirroring open cholecystectomy. The robotic surgery revolution is well underway and unsurprisingly this technology has been applied to cholecystectomy. Given the devastating nature of bile duct injury and the history of increased injury with the last major shift in operative approach, we examine the current literature on the comparative safety of robotic-assisted cholecystectomy vs. laparoscopic cholecystectomy. 1.     Andrew Wright, UW Medical Center – Montlake and Northwest, @andrewswright  2.     Nick Cetrulo, UW Medical Center - Northwest, @Trules25  3.     Nicole White, UW Medical Center - Northwest  4.     Paul Herman, UW General Surgery Resident PGY-3, @paul_herm  5.     Ben Vierra, UW General Surgery Resident PGY-2 @benvierra95  Learning objectives:   1.     Examine the history of the laparoscopic cholecystectomy and review the efforts to reduce bile duct injury (SAGES Safe Cholecystectomy Task Force and Multi-Society Practice Guideline)  2.     Review literature on causes and prevention of bile duct injury  3.     Review a recent article on robotic cholecystectomy vs laparoscopic cholecystectomy outcomes  4.     Describe precautions that might mitigate expected increase in bile duct injury as a new approach is applied  References  1.     https://www.sages.org/publications/guidelines/safe-cholecystectomy-multi-society-practice-guideline/ 2.     https://www.sages.org/safe-cholecystectomy-program/  3.     MacFadyen BV Jr, Vecchio R, Ricardo AE, Mathis CR. Bile duct injury after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The United States experience. Surg Endosc. 1998 Apr;12(4):315-21. doi: 10.1007/s004649900661. PMID: 9543520. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9543520/ 4.     Keus F, de Jong JA, Gooszen HG, van Laarhoven CJ. Laparoscopic versus open cholecystectomy for patients with symptomatic cholecystolithiasis. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2006 Oct 18;(4):CD006231. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD006231. PMID: 17054285. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17054285/ 5.     Way LW, Stewart L, Gantert W, Liu K, Lee CM, Whang K, Hunter JG. Causes and prevention of laparoscopic bile duct injuries: analysis of 252 cases from a human factors and cognitive psychology perspective. Ann Surg. 2003 Apr;237(4):460-9. doi: 10.1097/01.SLA.0000060680.92690.E9. PMID: 12677139; PMCID: PMC1514483. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12677139/ 6.     Kalata S, Thumma JR, Norton EC, Dimick JB, Sheetz KH. Comparative Safety of Robotic-Assisted vs Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy. JAMA Surg. 2023;158(12):1303–1310. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2023.4389 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37728932/  Please visit https://behindtheknife.org to access other high-yield surgical education podcasts, videos and more.   If you liked this episode, check out our recent episodes here: https://app.behindtheknife.org/listen

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss real estate head counts under pressure, Barbara Corcoran's comments on the NAR settlement, and the Kevin Sears interview with Jared James—before roleplaying how to discuss the NAR settlement when the topic comes up in conversation.

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the terms of the NAR settlement, the brokerages (and agents) left out, an article by Rob Hahn aka Notorious ROB, and commission lawsuit plaintiffs seeking $4.7 billion from HomeServices of America.

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss how much the National Association of Realtors (NAR) paid its executives and independent contractors in 2022, NAR's Hulu series, and the request by law firms for the Sitzer/Burnett plaintiffs for $82M in attorney fees from the settlement payout.

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the National Association of Realtors' (NAR) full consumer ad campaign, the Connecticut Realtors' SuperBowl commercial, NAR's First-Time Buyer TV series, and the difference between NAR's campaign and Homes.com's Super Bowl ads

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss a proposal from the Department of Justice (DOJ) to put an end to seller-paid commissions for buyer agents and a response from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Watch the Real Word episode 308 with Notorious ROB, “Ketchmark vs Lamacchia Commission Lawsuit Debate: Notorious R.O.B. Speaks Out”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ihm7BX2g08

Rob Hahn, aka Notorious ROB, joins Byron Lazine to discuss the HousingWire “debate” between Michael Ketchmark and Anthony Lamacchia, its possible impact on NAR and the outcome of Sitzer/Burnett (and copycat lawsuits), and their reactions to a Super Bowl commercial.

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the NAR interim CEO's video to “set the record straight,” the Keller Williams $70 million settlement, the HomeServices petition to the Supreme Court, and an update on real estate portal wars with the Sistrix Index Watch.

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the Real Estate News report, conflicting traffic data (ComScore vs Google Analytics), and comments from three CEOs on portal wars.

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the new national association for real estate agents co-founded by Jason Haber and Mauricio Umansky—the American Real Estate Association or A.R.E.A.—the challenge of creating a new national listing service, and one leader both Haber and Umansky should be talking to as they iron out the details for NAR's first national competitor.

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss a video message by new NAR President Kevin Sears and a new (third) study by the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) on the “surfeit of real estate agents," the real issue behind lower-quality service and what it will take to raise the bar. Become a member of BAMx: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code REALWORD for 10% off your annual subscription!

Have you ever arrived at the end of your day in a state of confusion about where the day went? Wondered what you did throughout the day? Disconnected from the present moment and perhaps, without awareness, increased your own mental, physical, emotional, or spiritual chaos? When we start to take notice, to recognize how these systems work together, and how we might be causing them harm instead of offering them health, we can start to be the agent of change in our daily living. Explore these areas with me as I offer you insight into the many ways we lose track of ourselves and some helpful tools to get you all connected. Learn more about Nicole White, LPC, C-DBT Integrative Mental Health & Energy Therapist, Psychedelic Integration Psychotherapist, Reiki Master, Yoga Teacher www.serenitywithnicole.com Book Recommendations https://bookshop.org/shop/NicolesBookshelf Linktree ~ https://linktr.ee/SerenityWellnessCentre --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/serenitywellness/message

Jason Haber, founder of the NAR Accountability Project, joins Byron Lazine and Nicole White to discuss Tracy Kasper's resignation as NAR president, the annual decline in NAR membership, the #1 reason people join NAR, how Nykia Wright is doing as interim CEO, the future of the National Association of Realtors, and what agents should be doing right now. Become a member of BAMx: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code REALWORD for 10% off your annual subscription! Agent Sentiment Toward NAR: https://nowbam.com/nar-lawsuit-scandal-fallout-consumer-agent-perspectives/ Download the full report from BAMx: https://bamx.uscreen.io/programs/october-2023-agent-sentiment-report?category_id=156975 Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine Connect with Nicole White: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhite.ct/ Connect with Jason Haber: https://www.instagram.com/jasonhaber/ Jason Haber's website: http://agentsdemandchange.com/ This episode's sources: https://nowbam.com/nar-president-tracy-kasper-resigns-amidst-threats-kevin-sears-assumes-immediate-leadership/ https://nowbam.com/nar-reports-the-first-annual-decline-in-membership-since-2012/ Timestamps: 00:00-02:11 Intro 02:11 Tracy Kasper Resigns Amidst Threats 10:12 First Annual Decline In NAR Membership 11:43 The #1 Reason People Join NAR 12:54 Is Nykia Wright Doing A Good Job? 19:40 Michael Ketchmark Mention 22:36 Where We Are Heading? / What Should Agents Do? ——— BAM PARTNERS

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the future of the National Association of Realtors (NAR), what they expect for the organization in 2024, and key NAR-related takeaways from the BAM-1000Watt agent sentiment survey for October 2023. Become a member of BAMx: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code "FROSTY" for 25% off your annual subscription or your first month of membership. Sign up before the sale ends today (January 2, 2024) at 11:59 pm ET. Agent Sentiment Toward NAR: https://nowbam.com/nar-lawsuit-scandal-fallout-consumer-agent-perspectives/ Download the full report from BAMx: https://bamx.uscreen.io/programs/october-2023-agent-sentiment-report?category_id=156975 Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine Connect with Nicole White: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhite.ct/ This episode's sources: https://nowbam.com/nar-lawsuit-scandal-fallout-consumer-agent-perspectives/ https://nowbam.com/the-future-of-nar-what-lies-ahead-in-2024/ Timestamps: 00:00–01:19 Intro 01:19 #1 — What's next for NAR? 06:04 Byron's and Nicole's NAR predictions for 2024 09:22 #2 — Key takeaways from the BAM-1000Watt agent sentiment survey results ——— BAM PARTNERS Mosaik is everything you need once a lead becomes a client: Collaborative Search. Listing Management. Transaction Management. Forms. Client Retention. Advanced Analytics. Unlock your digital sidekick today → https://www.mosaik.io/

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss a Grant Cardone "Renter Nation" TikTok where he suggests the possibility of 40-, 50-, 60-, and even 100-year mortgages in our lifetime. Byron and Nicole react to Cardone's video, addressing the question of whether homeowners really own their homes and tying in available data on average mortgage length. Become a member of BAMx: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code "FROSTY" for 25% off your annual subscription or your first month of membership. Sign up before the sale ends on January 3rd, 2024. Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine Connect with Nicole White: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhite.ct/ This episode's sources: https://www.tiktok.com/@grantcardone/video/7308915305680620830 https://www.rocketmortgage.com/learn/average-mortgage-length Timestamps: 00:00–00:58 Intro 00:59 Topic: Grant Cardone Video: Do You Think We Will See A 100 Year Mortgage? 02:21 Grant Cardone “Renter Nation” TikTok 07:55 “Rent the Runway” 13:35 Will we see a 40-, 50-, 60-, and even 100-yr mortgages in our lifetime? 14:50 Average mortgage length is just under 10 years (Rocket Mortgage Pop Up) ——— BAM PARTNERS

Filming the 300th episode in their new development at 66 High Street, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss whether agents are entitled to 1.5% of Toll Brothers and Ken Pozek's response to a Rick Palacios Tweet before delving into some of the podcast's most memorable moments and answering questions from the live sit-in audience. Become a member of BAMx: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code REALWORD for 10% off your annual subscription! Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine Connect with Nicole White: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhite.ct/ This episode's sources: Toll Brothers audio link (starts at 59:06): https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=shared&t=3546&v=c--fPYQDA_M Rick Palacios Tweets: https://twitter.com/RickPalaciosJr/status/1732568227102986412 Timestamps: 00:00-06:00 Intro: The Real Word's 300th episode 06:08 Topic #1: How Toll Brothers think about their bottom line 06:48 Tweet from Rick Palacios 07:23 Toll Brothers audio 09:55 Ken Pozek response to Rick Palacios Tweet 25:30 “If you're that agent… you're not going out of business.” 27:38 Q&A: “What is the #1 thing you hope people take away from the podcast?” 28:22 “What has been the biggest challenge for you two [with the podcast]?” 29:50 Flashback from early TRW episode w/ The Broke Agent 30:46 “What's your favorite place you guys recorded The Real Word?” 31:50 “What is the best feedback you've received from a listener?” 33:03 “Do you guys have a favorite guest on TRW?” 34:33 “What's your vision for how the podcast evolves in the next 300 episodes?” ——— BAM PARTNERS

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss a Seattle-based Coldwell Banker franchise stepping away from NAR, an approximate trial date for the Moehrl commission trial, and consumers rooting for a housing market crash. Become a member of BAMx: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code REALWORD for 10% off your annual subscription! Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine Connect with Nicole White: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhite.ct/ This episode's sources: https://nowbam.com/seattle-based-coldwell-banker-franchise-steps-away-from-nar/ https://nowbam.com/judge-sets-moehrl-trial-for-q4-2024-despite-nar-objections/ https://nowbam.com/rooting-for-a-housing-crash-heres-what-your-clients-think-is-coming-in-2024/ Timestamps: 00:00–00:46 Intro 01:49 #1–Seattle-based Coldwell Banker franchise steps away from NAR 14:58 #2—Judge sets Moehrl trial for Q4 2024 despite NAR objections 21:35 LendingTree survey: 35% of consumers are rooting for a market crash 24:05 Next week's episode #300 (with a live sit-in audience) ——— BAM PARTNERS

Byron Lazine and Nicole White break down an email from CoStar CEO Andy Florance, sending a clear message to Wall Street Journal and Realtor.com. Become a member of BAMx: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code BLACKFRIDAY for 20% off your subscription! Sale ends Friday, 11/30, and membership cost doubles on December 1st. Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine Connect with Nicole White: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhite.ct/ Timestamps: 00:00–01:22 Intro 01:22 Costar CEO swings back after a “cheap shot” from Realtor.com 03:32 Homes.com had a booth at NAR NXT 04:34 Here's where Homes.com and portals like Realtor.com or Zillow are very different… 07:11 Here's the argument against ‘Your listing, your lead.” 08:45 From the email: “Homebuyers prefer Homes.com because…” 11:00 Dual agency: Where each one stands 14:11 “Competitors are lashing out…making false statements against Homes.com.” 14:30 Bob Evans called out for accusing Homes.com of working against real estate agents 15:19 “Homes.com is the most pro-agent portal in the industry…” 16:49 Ketchmark no longer speaking at Inman Connect 19:45 Florance addressing what Realtor.com senior vice president “failed to tell you…” 20:24 The WSJ spin piece that went out on Day 1 of Sitzer/Burnett 22:11 You can't dispute anything Florance says in his email. 22:43 WSJ article titles and quotes: “...a more economically productive line of work” 26:31 Calling out the Wall Street Journal — and Florance's response to Realtor.com 29:53 The best CEO in the real estate space 33:41 Episode 300 on December 11th – live audience recording at 66 High Street ——— BAM PARTNERS

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss a video message from NAR interim CEO Nykia Wright, NAR's lobbying spend in 2022, Michael Ketchmark's close ties with the DOJ and his upcoming appearance at Inman Connect, and the #CancelInman movement. Become a member of BAMx: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code REALWORD for 10% off your annual subscription! Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine Connect with Nicole White: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhite.ct/ This episode's sources: Andrea Brambila Tweet: https://twitter.com/InmanAndrea/status/1725563627149894035 #CancelInman (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/cancelinman/ Ken Pozek Facebook post: https://www.facebook.com/kenpozek/posts/pfbid02vCzL33E1AC4fVJP9VkKDNzcqm3oBeC7C1mY3ChbQqUVJHqsCRXqMN5KxS2ASQPStl Timestamps: 00:00–01:12 Intro 01:53 The NAR NXT event 03:30 Andrea Brambila NAR tweet & interim CEO Nykia Wright's video message 10:18 Biggest lobbying spenders in 2022 (w/ NAR at the top) 15:18 Michael Ketchmark, the DOJ, and #CancelInman 18:48 NAR is confident of its appeal 20:21 Why is Michael Ketchmark speaking at Inman Connect? 21:18 “I hate this business model for Inman…” ——— BAM PARTNERS

If you operate for long enough, chances are you will come across the unique, and potentially daunting scenario of operating on a pregnant patient. If, and when, you do, would you know what to do? Join University of Washington and MIS faculty Drs. Andrew Wright, Nicole White, and Nick Cetrulo, and residents Drs. Ben Vierra and Paul Herman as they discuss non-obstetric surgery in the pregnant patient so that you will be better informed when the challenge arises. Hosts: 1. Andrew Wright, UW Medical Center—Montlake and Northwest, @andrewswright 2. Nick Cetrulo, UW Medical Center—Northwest, @Trules25 3. Nicole White, UW Medical Center—Northwest, @NicoleWhiteTho1 4. Paul Herman, UW General Surgery Resident PGY-3, @paul_herm 5. Ben Vierra, UW General Surgery Resident PGY-2 Learning Objectives 1. Describe important physiologic changes in pregnancy that are relevant for the surgeon to know. 2. Review the epidemiology of non-obstetric general surgery in the pregnant patient. 3. Discuss specific imaging considerations in the pregnant patient. 4. Become more familiar with the technical aspects of approaching a typical surgical case in a pregnant patient. References 1. Pearl, J.P., Price, R.R., Tonkin, A.E. et al. SAGES guidelines for the use of laparoscopy during pregnancy. Surg Endosc 31, 3767–3782 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-017-5637-3 2. Vasileiou G, Eid AI, Qian S, Pust GD, Rattan R, Namias N, Larentzakis A, Kaafarani HMA, Yeh DD; EAST Appendicitis Study Group. Appendicitis in Pregnancy: A Post-Hoc Analysis of an EAST Multicenter Study. Surg Infect (Larchmt). 2020 Apr;21(3):205-211. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31687887/ 3. Dongarwar D, Taylor J, Ajewole V, Anene N, Omoyele O, Ogba C, Oluwatoba A, Giger D, Thuy A, Argueta E, Naik E, Salemi JL, Spooner K, Olaleye O, Salihu HM. Trends in Appendicitis Among Pregnant Women, the Risk for Cardiac Arrest, and Maternal-Fetal Mortality. World J Surg. 2020 Dec;44(12):3999-4005. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32737556/ 4. Fong ZV, Pitt HA, Strasberg SM, Molina RL, Perez NP, Kelleher CM, Loehrer AP, Sicklick JK, Talamini MA, Lillemoe KD, Chang DC; California Cholecystectomy Group. Cholecystectomy During the Third Trimester of Pregnancy: Proceed or Delay? J Am Coll Surg. 2019 Apr;228(4):494-502.e1. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30769111/ 5. Hong J, Yang J, Zhang X, Su J, Tumati A, Garry D, Docimo S, Bates AT, Spaniolas K, Talamini MA, Pryor AD. Considering delay of cholecystectomy in the third trimester of pregnancy. Surg Endosc. 2021 Aug;35(8):4673-4680. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32875420/ 6. ACOG Committee Opinion No. 775: Nonobstetric Surgery During Pregnancy. Obstet Gynecol. 2019 Apr;133(4):e285-e286. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30913200/ 7. Ashbrook M, Cheng V, Sandhu K, Matsuo K, Schellenberg M, Inaba K, Matsushima K. Management of Complicated Appendicitis During Pregnancy in the US. JAMA Netw Open. 2022 Apr 1;5(4):e227555. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35426921/ 8. Capella CE, Godovchik J, Chandrasekar T, Al-Kouatly HB. Nonobstetrical Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery in Pregnancy: A Systematic Literature Review. Urology. 2021 May;151:58-66. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32445766/ Please visit https://behindtheknife.org to access other high-yield surgical education podcasts, videos and more.   If you liked this episode, check out other Behind the Knife minimally invasive surgery episodes: https://behindtheknife.org/podcast-category/minimally-invasive/

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss comments on the New York Times's coverage of the Sitzer/Burnett verdict, NAR President Tracy Kasper's message about an appeal, and another lawsuit being filed against the industry—this one by home buyers. Become a member of BAMx: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code REALWORD for 10% off your annual subscription! Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine Connect with Nicole White: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhite.ct/ This episode's sources: https://nowbam.com/nyt-coverage-of-the-sitzer-burnett-verdict-was-the-most-commented-on-article-of-the-day/ https://www.nar.realtor/videos/post-verdict-guidance-from-nar-president-tracy-kasper https://www.housingwire.com/articles/illinois-homebuyers-file-second-commission-lawsuit-and-it-may-be-the-largest-one-yet/ Timestamps: 00:00--01:30 Intro 03:54 Topic #1: Comments on NYT Coverage of the Sitzer/Burnett verdict 13:27 Topic #2: NAR President Tracy Kasper on filing an appeal 20:30 Topic #3: New industry lawsuit filed by home buyers ——— BAM PARTNERS

On this special episode of The Real Word, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss yesterday's verdict announcement for the Sitzer/Burnett trial, reactions from real estate professionals, what we can expect, and what it means for the real estate industry. Become a member of BAMx: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code REALWORD for 10% off your annual subscription! Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine Connect with Nicole White: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhite.ct/ This episode's sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnG-8ZoHT0o (“Breaking News: Sitzer/Burnett Verdict In”) https://nowbam.com/the-verdict-is-in-the-sitzer-burnett-jury-awards-plaintiffs-1-785-billion/ https://nowbam.com/whats-next-for-the-real-estate-industry-reactions-to-the-sitzer-burnett-verdict/ Timestamps: 00:00–00:32 Intro 02:14 “I was shocked with the ultimate decision… ” 02:53 This is the first of what will likely be many trials. 07:16 NAR attorney talked down to the jury 08:21 “Those five witnesses for the plaintiffs, where were their five agents?” 10:22 NAR's pathetic legal defense (and misuse of member dues) 11:06 “Now, you're faced with a national lawsuit.” 12:22 The jury said yes to four out of the five questions. 13:06 NAR reaction to the Sitzer/Burnett verdict 15:05 “Is there any scenario where NAR would consider settling?” 16:21 Byron's 90-minute live coverage (w/ open phone line) 17:41 Clips from yesterday's pre-verdict episode of The Real Word ——— BAM PARTNERS

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Week 1 of the Sitzer/Burnett trial, defendant testimonies for Days 6 and 7 (Week 2), an article criticizing Mike Ferry training scripts, red herrings, and a poll on what a plaintiff victory could mean for buyer agent commissions. Become a member of BAMx: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code REALWORD for 10% off your annual subscription! Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine Connect with Nicole White: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhite.ct/ This episode's sources: https://www.inman.com/2023/10/16/sitzer-burnett-live-updates-from-the-buyer-agent-commission-trial/ https://www.inman.com/2023/10/23/closing-at-all-costs-are-your-training-materials-too-aggressive/ https://nowbam.com/plaintiffs-wrap-up-nar-begins-testimony-day-6-of-sitzer-burnett-trial/ Timestamps: 00:00–00:32 Intro 00:32 Week 2 of Sitzer/Burnett: “Be careful when the rabbit gets the gun.” 06:10 The big takeaway from Week 1 / plaintiff testimony 09:33 What the plaintiffs' attorneys are focusing on regarding the “conspiracy” 10:31 Article on Mike Ferry training materials/scripts 14:21 What will happen to commissions if buyer agents could not receive commission from the listing broker? 16:07 Testimony from Sharon Millett, former NAR president (Monday, Oct 23) 17:18 NAR CEO Bob Goldberg on the stand 19:32 Lack of evidence and red herrings ——— BAM PARTNERS

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the Sitzer/Burnett trial and jury selection, the opportunity this trial represents for the National Association of Realtors (NAR), a Notorious R.O.B. Tweet, the potential cost of a ruling in favor of the plaintiffs, and a misleading Wall Street Journal editorial. Tell us your thoughts on NAR in this 3-minute survey: https://wss.pollfish.com/link/bd78433b-8053-4afc-bb00-8e92882e6aa5 Become a member of BAMx: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code REALWORD for 10% off your annual subscription! Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine Connect with Nicole White: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhite.ct/ This episode's sources: https://twitter.com/robhahn/status/1714025465705578963 https://www.wsj.com/articles/burnett-v-national-association-of-realtors-home-buyers-sellers-brokers-commission-7e58fda0 https://www.housingwire.com/articles/datadigest-what-happens-if-1-million-real-estate-agents-disappear/ https://www.realestatenews.com/2023/10/16/jury-selection-underway-in-landmark-sitzer-burnett-trial Timestamps: 00:00–00:38 Intro 00:38 The Sitzer/Burnett trial and the WSJ editorial 02:16 Tweet by Notorious R.O.B. – “The fate of the real estate industry…” 04:32 The opinion piece by the Wall Street Journal 08:05 Byron calls out WSJ for the inaccuracies in their editorial 17:34 “If shared commission is banned….” (Keefe Bruyette Woods report) 20:29 This is NAR's last-ditch opportunity to show members extreme value ——— BAM PARTNERS

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the terms of the Anywhere and RE/Max settlements, NAR's reversal on zero-percent buyer agent commission, NAR membership in the next 12–24 months, and what it will mean for businesses that depend on NAR's chokehold on the industry. Tell us your thoughts on NAR in this 3-minute survey: https://wss.pollfish.com/link/bd78433b-8053-4afc-bb00-8e92882e6aa5 Join us for tomorrow's Business Planning webinar (Wednesday, October 11 at 3 pm ET): https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4516964490807/WN_Fr2WbVsORESwOY4-LUGrZA#/registration Last week's pod: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmNv9i05IeY Episode with Rob Hahn aka “Notorious R.O.B.”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDI7SZctMUg Become a member of BAMx: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code REALWORD for 10% off your annual subscription! Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine Connect with Nicole White: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhite.ct/ This episode's sources: https://nowbam.com/details-from-anywhere-and-re-max-settlements-no-nar-membership-needed/ https://nowbam.com/nar-changes-its-stance-and-allows-listings-with-0-buyer-commission/ https://nowbam.com/redfin-announces-it-is-leaving-nar/ Timestamps: 00:00–00:40 Intro 00:40 Recap of last week's episode: Redfin & NAR news 02:38 NAR flip-flop—now allowing 0%/$0 buyer agent compensation 03:40 Here's what NAR is failing at 04:56 The terms of Anywhere--RE/Max settlements 12:58 Byron's projection on NAR membership over the next 12–24 months 14:01 “NAR has yet to show their value” – Take the survey linked below 15:14 Extreme disruption in businesses tied to NAR 18:13 “Is this an admission of wrongdoing in any way?” 23:31 “It's really all about transparency.” ——— BAM PARTNERS

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman's statement announcing the company's decision to leave NAR, the reasons behind this move, Zillow's all-in support of NAR, Realtor.com's stance, and some interesting comments on the @nowbam Instagram. Watch episode #289 with Rob Hahn aka Notorious R.O.B.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDI7SZctMUg Become a member of BAMx: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code REALWORD for 10% off your annual subscription! Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine Connect with Nicole White: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhite.ct/ This episode's sources: https://nowbam.com/redfin-announces-it-is-leaving-nar/ Timestamps: 00:00–02:04 Intro 02:04 Redfin is leaving NAR 02:41 Reason #1—NAR's required fee for buyer comp in every listing 04:04 Reason #2—NAR's “pattern of sexual harassment” 05:14 Meanwhile, Zillow has been doubling down on their support of NAR 08:12 Byron's and Nicole's takes on Redfin's decision and its overall impact 10:27 Comments on the @nowbam Instagram ——— BAM PARTNERS

With Julie Kalkowski | Executive Director at Financial Hope Collaborative at Creighton University & Dr. Nicole White | PharmD, CDCES, NBC-HWC, DipACLM | Associate Professor BIOs: Dr. Nicole White is an Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions. Her work focuses on lifestyle medicine, chronic disease management, and social determinants of health. She recently assessed the impact of financial education on health outcomes and is currently working on a project to enhance diabetes-related health for low-income patients. Julie Kalkowski is a consumer advocate who has played a vital role in helping at-risk individuals in the Omaha area achieve financial stability and manage their finances effectively. She has been involved with the Financial Hope Collaborative and the Financial Success Program, contributing to many low-income families' financial stability. Why You Should Listen: In this episode, Julie and Nicole shed light on the transformative power of financial education and coaching. They discuss how to make a lasting impact through financial guidance, drawing from Hope Theory to improve financial and health outcomes. We explore the link between health and finances and how addressing social determinants of health can empower individuals. Learn how achieving economic stability can help eliminate health disparities and why understanding the connection between financial stress and health is vital. Julie and Nicole also discuss their research on the relationship between financial stability and health and share insights on evaluating the effectiveness of financial education and coaching programs. This conversation explores the intricate connection between social determinants of health and financial well-being. Highlights: How to provide financial education and coaching that creates lasting change The impact of Hope Theory on financial and health outcomes The intersection between health and finances Addressing the social determinants of health through financial empowerment Achieving economic stability to eliminate health disparities Understanding the link between financial stress and health Researching the connection between financial stability and health Evaluating the effectiveness of financial education and coaching on health outcomes Exploring the social determinants of health and their relationship with finances LINKS: Research Papers Discussed: Can Financial Education Coaching Improve Your Health Financial training linked to health improvement, study finds Building Hopefulness Through Financial Education and Coaching

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss an anonymous letter from NAR staff sent to NAR leadership with a list of demands—and Tracey Kasper's response---as well as NAR's removal from the Great Place to Work list. Become a member of BAMx: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code REALWORD for 10% off your annual subscription! FUBCON 2023: Use promo code “bam_vip30” for 30% off your first ticket. Each additional ticket is 55% off, so buy for your friends who are also looking to scale next year! → https://www.fubcon.com/ Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine Connect with Nicole White: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhite.ct/ This episode's sources: https://nowbam.com/anonymous-group-of-nar-staff-sends-list-of-demands-to-nar-leadership/ https://nowbam.com/nar-removed-from-great-place-to-work-list/ Timestamps: 00:00–00:40 Intro 00:40 Anonymous group of NAR staff sends letter with demands to NAR leadership 05:36 The list of demands 09:35 Tracey Kasper's response 10:21 “What I don't like… “ 13:28 An anonymous email survey at BAM Camp (for BAM Camp 2024) ——— BAM PARTNERS

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Notorious R.O.B. joins Byron Lazine and Nicole White to discuss two Realtor association scandals, the possible impact of the Anywhere and RE/MAX settlements on the industry, the NAR membership requirement, and the possibility of buyer commission financing by the FHFA. Become a member of BAMx: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code REALWORD for 10% off your annual subscription! FUBCON 2023: Use promo code “bam_vip30” for 30% off your first ticket. Each additional ticket is 55% off, so buy for your friends who are also looking to scale next year! → https://www.fubcon.com/ Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate Connect with Byron Lazine: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine Connect with Nicole White: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhite.ct/ Connect with Notorious R.O.B.: —Substack: https://notoriousrob.substack.com/ —Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notorious_rob_blog/ —Twitter: https://twitter.com/robhahn?lang=en —YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCvkcWxxBT9q0HXOMtZuTeHQ This episode's sources: https://notoriousrob.substack.com/p/revealed-priorities-of-realtor-politics Industry Relations Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtK8ILGY5uw&t=0s Timestamps: 00:00–02:02 Intro & welcome to Notorious R.O.B. 02:02 Starting with Byron's “arena” comment 10:10 Press attention for NAR's sexual harassment scandal vs SDAR corruption 13:58 SDAR corruption for 10 years and its impact on other corporate leaders 18:53 Kenny Parcell vs. SDAR board members (who are still employed) 22:09 "If you want to be a CT Realtor, you have to be in NAR; is that not a tie-in agreement?" 24:24 “I think the MLS and the Realtor association need to get divorced….” 25:21 Roughly 70% of Realtors joined the association just to get MLS access. 27:13 Will settlements nix the NAR membership requirement for Anywhere & RE/MAX agents? 2925 Could there be a new association to replace NAR? 32:31 Do we believe this is sexual harassment…? 37:57 If Kenny Parcell was innocent, wouldn't he be fighting to prove his innocence? 41:39 Why is Kenny Parcell described as a volunteer when he was making $300K/year? 43:33 Will FHFA finance buyer commissions? “My one thing about that….” 46:47 “I would argue that it might be better for agents if that were not the case….” 49:38 “Every settlement like this creates more incentive for copycat lawsuits.” ——— BAM PARTNERS

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the video put out by NAR president Tracey Kasper, a lawyer letter on NAR's internal harassment probe, a new committee for NAR members to pay for, and a YouTube podcast video by next week's TRW guest, Notorious Rob. Join us at BAM Camp on September 20th for an unforgettable all-day event in Naples, Florida! https://brokeagentmedia.lpages.co/bam-camp/ Become a member of BAMx: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code REALWORD for 10% off your annual subscription! FUBCON 2023: Use promo code “bam_vip30” for 30% off your first ticket. Each additional ticket is 55% off, so buy for your friends who are also looking to scale next year! → https://www.fubcon.com/ Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate Connect with Byron: Website: https://byronlazine.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine Connect with Nicole White: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhite.ct/ This episode's source: https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/tracy-kasper-realtors-are-hurting-but-we-have-hope https://www.inman.com/2023/09/08/lawyers-letter-offers-glimpse-into-nars-internal-harassment-probe/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtK8ILGY5uw Timestamps: 00:00–00:32 Intro 00:32 Next week's TRW guest: Notorious R.O.B. 03:47 NAR President's call to action video 04:39 Video: A Message from NAR President Tracey Kasper 06:36 “We totally should have turned that into a drinking game….” 08:43 “NAR is trying to put the pacifier in your mouth…” 09:15 “If you want to be authentic….” (Dos and don'ts) 10:11 Number one: outside experts — “They've already done and they swept it under the rug.” 12:02 “Number two, they're going to re-evaluate how leaders are selected.” 13:43 Another committee for NAR members to pay for 15:43 NAR hasn't been challenged. 24:20 Notorious R.O.B.'s podcast—and his viewpoint on NAR's sexual harassment scandal Notorious R.O.B.'s podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtK8ILGY5uw ——— BAM PARTNERS

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss NAR's continuing support of its CEO Bob Goldberg, the Accountability Project, a blog on the priorities of Realtor politics—and why it strikes the wrong note—and the case for optional NAR membership. Join us at BAM Camp on September 20th for an unforgettable all-day event in Naples, Florida! https://brokeagentmedia.lpages.co/bam-camp/ BAMx – Become a better agent: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code REALWORD for 10% off your annual subscription! Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate Connect with Byron: Website: https://byronlazine.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine Connect with Nicole White: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhite.ct/ This episode's source: https://nowbam.com/nar-stands-behind-ceo-bob-goldberg/ https://nowbam.com/nar-accountability-project-agents-driving-industry-reform/ https://notoriousrob.substack.com/p/revealed-priorities-of-realtor-politics?utm_medium=web Timestamps: 00:00–00:56 Intro 00:56 #1 NAR stands behind CEO Bob Goldberg 02:40 NAR's new president, Tracey Kasper, is part of the club 04:31 Jason Haber's Change.org petition and the Accountability Project 06:53 Tracey Kasper's statement (“These are all just words.”) 07:45 Only nine of the complaints were about Parcell. “Who are the other ten for?” 08:12 Rob Hahn: “Revealed priorities of Realtor politics” 19:40 “1.5 million members would be cut in half if….” 22:46 Byron's take on Rob's blog — “What fires me up….” 23:11 Nicole's take — “It's like talking shit about another agent to make yourself look better.” ——— BAM PARTNERS

Nicole White from Instagram's Raising Raymie returns to share her insights on helping autistic kids make transitions and adjust to new routines. Using real-life examples from preparing her son for the new school year, Nicole offers practical tips and strategies for parents. Tune in to arm yourself with the tools you need to make your child's transitions smoother.About Nikki White: Nikki is a wife and mother of 3. She created the Raising Raymie pages to help further autism acceptance in honor of her 5 year old son Raymie, who was diagnosed with severe non-speaking autism and all those just like him. She was recently published in The Gratitude Journal created by Amanda Owen, for Mom's of children with disabilities trying to find joy in the tough days.FacebookInstagramAbout Rob Gorski and The Autism Dad podcast:Rob Gorski is a single Dad to three amazing autistic boys and Found and CEO of The Autism Dad, LLC. Multiple award-winning blogger, podcaster, content creator, social media influencer, and respected public figure for well over a decade.Connect with Rob Gorski: https://theautismdad.com.Mentioned in this episode:Learn More About Mightier:Mightier is a biofeedback-based video game platform that teaches kids to self-regulate emotionally. This leads to a significant reduction in meltdowns and parental stress. It's backed by science and has helped over 100,000 kids learn to regulate their emotions. For more information, the latest reviews/updates as well as current discount codes, visit theautismdad.com/mightier.Read My Mightier Review and the code “theautismdad22” to save 10% off your order.Goally:Goally is a comprehensive app, serving as a digital scheduler, AAC speaker, and token board system. Designed for unique thinkers like autistic and ADHD kids, it helps them master daily routines and therapy without parental reminders, reducing nagging and promoting self-management. Goally can be used on your child's device or an affordable, dedicated device, which we've found more effective in our home.For more information, you can visit getgoally.com and use the code “theautismdad” to save 10% off your order.

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the New York Times exposé of NAR president Kenny Parcell, his subsequent resignation, and the response of the real estate industry. Join us at BAM Camp! Sign up now for early bird pricing, which ends at midnight (12 am ET 8/16) https://brokeagentmedia.lpages.co/bam-camp/ BAMx – Become a better agent: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code REALWORD for 10% off your annual subscription! Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate Connect with Byron: Website: https://byronlazine.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine Connect with Nicole White: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhite.ct/ This episode's source: https://nowbam.com/nar-accused-of-sexual-harassment-discrimination-and-intimidation/ Timestamps: 00:00–00:37 Intro 00:37 NAR president resigns after multiple accusations 02:00 The New York Times exposé (with 29 women recounting their experiences) 11:16 Comments on the NY Times article & Parcell's resignation statement 20:49 NAR marketing spend 21:51 Is NAR a Ponzi scheme? 23:57 Paying million$ for tone-deaf marketing 25:04 “We deserve betteR” — where those dues should be going 28:40 “We deserve betteR” merch & the BAM merch store soft-launch ——— BAM PARTNERS

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss a BAM article highlighting some key takeaways from a collaborative survey with 1000Watt, including agent optimism about the future, confidence in their ability to convert leads, and dissatisfaction with lead providers. Join us in August at the TF Success Summit!! Use promo code PRBAMSS for $100 OFF!! https://www.tomferry.com/ssb Join us at BAM Camp! Sign up now for early bird pricing, which ends at midnight (12 am ET 8/16) https://brokeagentmedia.lpages.co/bam-camp/ BAMx – Become a better agent: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code REALWORD for 10% off your annual subscription! Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate Connect with Byron: Website: https://byronlazine.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine Connect with Nicole White: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhite.ct/ This episode's source: https://nowbam.com/83-of-agents-confident-in-lead-conversion-yet-46-are-unsatisfied-with-providers/ Timestamps: 00:00–00:46 Intro 00:46 The BAM–1000Watt survey 01:24 What stood out 01:55 Who was surveyed? 04:12 “How do you view the future of your real estate business?” 08:52 What Byron has observed over the summer 10:14 Agent confidence in their ability to convert leads 14:16 Team leader confidence vs that of agents not in leadership positions 17:35 BAM Camp — early bird pricing will expire at midnight (12 am ET, 8/16) ——— BAM Partner: The most accurate, powerful, and effective lead generation resource to build your business. GET STARTED TODAY → https://www.vulcan7.com/referral/bam/ #realestateagents #realestatemarket #realestateleadgeneration

Byron Lazine and Nicole white discuss a BAM article on a New York listing that went viral, providing context and sharing the real story behind the hate mail over a passion project that became a target of a myopic and inflammatory TikTok. BAMx – Become a better agent: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code REALWORD for 10% off your annual subscription! Join us in August at the TF Success Summit!! Use promo code PRBAMSS for $100 OFF!! https://www.tomferry.com/ssb Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate Connect with Byron: Website: https://byronlazine.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine Connect with Nicole White: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhite.ct/ This episode's source: https://nowbam.com/from-passion-project-to-hate-mail-the-real-story-behind-the-new-york-listing-that-went-viral-on-tiktok/ Timestamps: 00:00–00:28 Intro 00:28 “From Passion Project to Hate Mail” (BAM) 03:18 Byron's and Nicole's reaction to the TikTok video 12:58 Props to the agent and to Factioned ——— BAM Partner: The most accurate, powerful, and effective lead generation resource to build your business. GET STARTED TODAY → https://www.vulcan7.com/referral/bam/ #realestatelisting #realestatetiktok #realestatepodcast

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss why it's critical to understand what the consumer has experienced up until they meet you, whether you need to have experience with buying, selling, or investing to best serve your clients, and how to add value throughout the buying/selling process. BAMx – Become a better agent: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code REALWORD for 10% off your annual subscription! Join us in August at the TF Success Summit!! Use promo code PRBAMSS for $100 OFF!! https://www.tomferry.com/ssb Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate Connect with Byron: Website: https://byronlazine.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine Connect with Nicole White: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhite.ct/ This episode's source: https://nowbam.com/do-you-really-understand-the-consumer-experience/ Timestamps: 00:00–00:36 Intro 00:36 “Do you really understand the consumer experience?” (BAM) 02:36 The best way to serve a consumer on Zillow or Realtor.com 04:01 “They're not pleasant because you're annoying the hell out of them.” 08:13 Do you need to have experience with buying, selling, investing, or flipping to really understand what your client needs from you? #realestateagents #realestatecareer #realestatepodcast

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the NAR 2023 Member Profile, highlighting inventory concerns, Realtor confidence, average incomes based on education level, the worst reason to switch brokerages, and what it takes to become a top performer (and top earner). BAMx – Become a better agent: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code REALWORD for 10% off your annual subscription! Sign up for tomorrow's BAM webinar on YouTube Strategy for Real Estate Agents with Tom Storey and The Broke Agent: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_02VupyqyT3e-QOLs5ezGUQ#/registration Join us in August at the TF Success Summit!! Use promo code PRBAMSS for $100 OFF!! https://www.tomferry.com/ssb Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate Connect with Byron: Website: https://byronlazine.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine Connect with Nicole White: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhite.ct/ This episode's source: https://nowbam.com/rising-sales-volume-repeat-clients-referrals-takeaways-from-nars-2023-member-profile/ Timestamps: 00:00–00:33 Intro 00:33 NAR's 2023 Member Profile 01:29 Listing agents are struggling for business / 90% of mortgages under 6% 02:05 76% of Realtors are confident they'll be staying at least two more years 03:18 Realtors are struggling even though income is up. 04:42 Decline in income for agents with 16 years of experience 06:33 Forbes article: median salary by education level 11:04 Different ways to look at the income levels 16:04 Splits are the worst reason to switch teams/brokerages 17:53 Big takeaways from the NAR 2023 Member Profile 19:30 What it takes to be a top performer 20:34 The potential (for six figure income) is there, but it requires sacrifice 21:45 The Over Ask Podcast 22:31 Interested in podcasting? Sign up for tomorrow's YouTube webinar at 3 pm ET! #realestatesales #realestatesalary #realestateagents

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss a report on a surfeit of agents---and marginal agents claiming a quarter of commissions in three markets---jealous home research, and what they think of Instagram's new Threads app. BAMx – Become a better agent: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code REALWORD for 10% off your annual subscription! Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate Connect with Byron: Website: https://byronlazine.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine Connect with Nicole White: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhite.ct/ This episode's sources: https://www.inman.com/2023/07/10/marginal-agents-with-fewer-sales-now-claim-quarter-of-commissions/ https://consumerfed.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Real-Estate-Agent-Report-7-10-23.pdf https://nowbam.com/jealous-home-research-the-impact-of-online-home-value-checking/ https://nowbam.com/threads-for-the-real-estate-industry-my-initial-thoughts-on-metas-new-app/ Timestamps: 00:00–00:45 Intro 00:45 #1—”A Surfeit of Real Estate Agents” (CFA Report) 13:54 Byron's and Nicole's reactions to the report 21:18 #2–”Jealous Home Research” (BAM) 25:07 #3–Reactions to the new Threads app (BAM article by The Broke Agent) 31:37 Advice for agents on Threads #realestatecommission #realestateagent #realestatepodcast

Have you transitioned a portion of your practice to the robot, but would be hesitant to book an urgent/call case on the robot? Have you wondered if the robot might be useful in your emergency or acute care surgery practice? Join University of Washington MIS Surgeons, Drs. Andrew Wright, Nicole White, and Nick Cetrulo, and Resident Drs. Ben Vierra and Paul Herman as they discuss the growing use of the robot for acute cases and provide tips on appropriate case selection.  Hosts:  1.     Andrew Wright, UW Medical Center – Montlake and Northwest, @andrewswright  2.     Nick Cetrulo, UW Medical Center - Northwest, @Trules25  3.     Nicole White, UW Medical Center - Northwest  4.     Paul Herman, UW General Surgery Resident PGY-3, @paul_herm  5.     Ben Vierra, UW General Surgery Resident PGY-2  Learning objectives:   - Describe the importance of the MIS approach in EGS  - Review 3 articles on robotic EGS outcomes  1) Robotic surgery in emergency setting: 2021 WSES position paper  2) Emergent robotic versus laparoscopic surgery for perforated gastrojejunal ulcers: a retrospective cohort study of 44 patients  3) Urgent robotic subtotal colectomy for severe acute ulcerative colitis has comparable periop outcomes to laparoscopic surgery  - Discuss factors influencing appropriate case selection for urgent/emergent robotic cases  - Discuss value as it pertains to robotic EGS  References  1.     Havens JM, Peetz AB, Do WS, Cooper Z, Kelly E, Askari R, Reznor G, Salim A. The excess morbidity and mortality of emergency general surgery. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2015 Feb;78(2):306-11. doi: 10.1097/TA.0000000000000517. PMID: 25757115.  2.     Scott JW, Olufajo OA, Brat GA, Rose JA, Zogg CK, Haider AH, Salim A, Havens JM. Use of National Burden to Define Operative Emergency General Surgery. JAMA Surg. 2016 Jun 15;151(6):e160480. doi: 10.1001/jamasurg.2016.0480. Epub 2016 Jun 15. PMID: 27120712.   3.     Arnold M, Elhage S, Schiffern L, Lauren Paton B, Ross SW, Matthews BD, Reinke CE. Use of minimally invasive surgery in emergency general surgery procedures. Surg Endosc. 2020 May;34(5):2258-2265. doi: 10.1007/s00464-019-07016-1. Epub 2019 Aug 6. PMID: 31388806.  4.     Sheetz KH, Claflin J, Dimick JB. Trends in the Adoption of Robotic Surgery for Common Surgical Procedures. JAMA Netw Open. 2020 Jan 3;3(1):e1918911. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2019.18911. PMID: 31922557; PMCID: PMC6991252.   5.     de'Angelis N, Khan J, Marchegiani F, Bianchi G, Aisoni F, Alberti D, Ansaloni L, Biffl W, Chiara O, Ceccarelli G, Coccolini F, Cicuttin E, D'Hondt M, Di Saverio S, Diana M, De Simone B, Espin-Basany E, Fichtner-Feigl S, Kashuk J, Kouwenhoven E, Leppaniemi A, Beghdadi N, Memeo R, Milone M, Moore E, Peitzmann A, Pessaux P, Pikoulis M, Pisano M, Ris F, Sartelli M, Spinoglio G, Sugrue M, Tan E, Gavriilidis P, Weber D, Kluger Y, Catena F. Robotic surgery in emergency setting: 2021 WSES position paper. World J Emerg Surg. 2022 Jan 20;17(1):4. doi: 10.1186/s13017-022-00410-6. PMID: 35057836; PMCID: PMC8781145.   6.     Robinson TD, Sheehan JC, Patel PB, Marthy AG, Zaman JA, Singh TP. Emergent robotic versus laparoscopic surgery for perforated gastrojejunal ulcers: a retrospective cohort study of 44 patients. Surg Endosc. 2022 Feb;36(2):1573-1577. doi: 10.1007/s00464-021-08447-5. Epub 2021 Mar 24. PMID: 33760973.   7.     Anderson M, Lynn P, Aydinli HH, Schwartzberg D, Bernstein M, Grucela A. Early experience with urgent robotic subtotal colectomy for severe acute ulcerative colitis has comparable perioperative outcomes to laparoscopic surgery. J Robot Surg. 2020 Apr;14(2):249-253. doi: 10.1007/s11701-019-00968-5. Epub 2019 May 10. PMID: 31076952.  8.     Gangemi A, Danilkowicz R, Bianco F, Masrur M, Giulianotti PC. Risk Factors for Open Conversion in Minimally Invasive Cholecystectomy. JSLS. 2017 Oct-Dec;21(4):e2017.00062. doi: 10.4293/JSLS.2017.00062. PMID: 29238153; PMCID: PMC5714218.  9.     Bhama AR, Wafa AM, Ferraro J, Collins SD, Mullard AJ, Vandewarker JF, Krapohl G, Byrn JC, Cleary RK. Comparison of Risk Factors for Unplanned Conversion from Laparoscopic and Robotic to Open Colorectal Surgery Using the Michigan Surgical Quality Collaborative (MSQC) Database. J Gastrointest Surg. 2016 Jun;20(6):1223-30. doi: 10.1007/s11605-016-3090-6. Epub 2016 Feb 3. PMID: 26847352.  10.   https://www.east.org/about-east/news-and-events/news/details/320/east-robotic-surgery-for-the-acute-care-surgeon-webinar-series Please visit https://behindtheknife.org to access other high-yield surgical education podcasts, videos and more.   If you liked this episode, check out other MIS episodes here: https://behindtheknife.org/podcast-category/minimally-invasive/

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the housing inventory crisis, videos showing how billionaires act differently (with one by Ryan Serhant), and a TikTok with real estate tips from billion dollar real estate agents. BAMx – Become a better agent: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code REALWORD for 10% off your annual subscription! Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate Connect with Byron: Website: https://byronlazine.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine Connect with Nicole White: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhite.ct/ This episode's sources: https://nowbam.com/construction-crisis-u-s-needs-4-3-million-more-homes/ https://www.instagram.com/p/Ctt4pCMMoec/ https://www.youtube.com/shorts/GsFr4yVYgMc https://www.tiktok.com/@vay.namae/video/70943res49187508194602?_op=1&_r=1&_t=8dUzWNpR1DC&social_sharing=v2 Timestamps: 00:00–00:26 Intro 00:26 #1—”Construction Crisis: The U.S. Needs 4.3 Million More Homes” (BAM) 06:35 #2—Reaction to Ryan Serhant IG Reel 09:05 Reaction to second clip 13:07 #3—Reacting to a TikTok with top tips from billion dollar agents

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss mortgage professionals living paycheck to paycheck, a new BAMx course by Tom Toole, how to overcome the top four seller objections, and the $10,000 incentive every agent needs to know about. BAMx – Become a better agent: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code REALWORD for 10% off your annual subscription! Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate Connect with Byron: Website: https://byronlazine.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine Connect with Nicole White: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhite.ct/ This episode's sources: https://nowbam.com/mortgage-professionals-living-paycheck-to-paycheck/ https://www.tiktok.com/@chasing_mastery/video/7206395398682889515?_op=1&_r=1&_t=8d9voDx5yDi&social_sharing=v2 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iokntjRZtimnSSe5DCFwaOwCWmGQmyY1CDLquhhPLvU/edit Listing bonuses: http://66highst.com/ Timestamps: 00:00–00:52 Intro 00:52 #1—Mortgage pros living paycheck to paycheck 04:30 Reacting to a TikTok video on real estate agents 10:31 #2—Handling top four seller objections (BAM) and Tom Toole's new BAMx course 12:17 Objection #1: “The timing isn't right.” 16:16 Objection #2: “The house isn't ready.” 18:29 Objection #3: “I don't know where to go.” 20:26 Objection #4: “We have an off-market sale in the works.” 22:29 #3—Listing bonuses: 66 High Street (nine units left) & why we're offering a $10,000 bonus #realestateobjections #luxurylistings #luxuryrealestate

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss what living the good life means to consumers, a tweet by Aleksey Chernobelskiy on starting a “cold calling journal,” and a Graham Stephenson YouTube Short saying 99% of real estate agents will fail. Get better at connecting with your past clients. Sign up for the BAM Live Cold Calling Event taking place tomorrow (Wednesday), June 14, at 4 pm ET.: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/coldcallingpastclients Sign up for BAMx to join us at the after-party, debrief, and Q&A in the BAMx Facebook group. BAMx – Become a better agent: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code REALWORD for 10% off your annual subscription! Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate Connect with Byron: Website: https://byronlazine.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine Connect with Nicole White: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhite.ct/ This episode's sources: https://nowbam.com/what-living-the-good-life-means-to-consumers/ https://twitter.com/chernobelskiy/status/1668283672435494912?s=46&t=bt4BWeBVW68zV3-uaGcKwg https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ZmEoPR8g3LU Timestamps: 00:00–01:57 Intro 01:57 #1: What does “living the good life” mean to consumers, apart from homeownership? 14:14 #2: Tweet by Aleksey Chernobelskiy asking for advice on starting a cold calling journal 23:30 #3: Graham Stephen YouTube Short: “99% of agents will fail.” 27:39 “If you think three or even six months is giving real estate a real try, you are are mistaken.” #homeownership #homesales #realestatepodcast

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss a Home Depot tiny house for $43K and whether it's a viable solution for affordable housing, plus the hidden costs of homeownership, and a Walk Thru clip on what agents will do (and have done) to keep a deal alive. BAMx – Become a better agent: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code REALWORD for 10% off your annual subscription! Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate Connect with Byron: Website: https://byronlazine.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine Connect with Nicole White: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhite.ct/ This episode's sources: https://nypost.com/2023/06/02/would-you-pay-43k-for-this-home-depot-tiny-house/ https://twitter.com/thefrugalgay11/status/1663990631113412610 https://nowbam.com/hidden-costs-of-homeownership/ https://www.instagram.com/p/Cs_KBXioIIg/ Timestamps: 00:00–00:33 Intro 00:33 Topic #1: Home Depot offering a tiny home for $44K 04:38 “Is this a viable solution for affordable homes?” 09:53 Topic #2: Hidden costs of homeownership (BAM) 18:11 Topic #3: Reactions to a Walk Thru clip on keeping deals together #tinyhome #homedepot #affordablehousing

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Elon Musk's questionable Tweet on the housing market, agents wondering if the market will ever return to normal, and a Tom Ferry video on AI, and its (developing) impact on the role of the real estate professional. BAMx – Become a better agent: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code REALWORD for 10% off your annual subscription! Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate Connect with Byron: Website: https://byronlazine.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine Connect with Nicole White: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhite.ct/ This episode's sources: https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1663238551406772245?s=46&t=FPVOkFKGsFsKaRxPA8pSVQ https://twitter.com/newslambert/status/1663369686606544898?s=12&t=FPVOkFKGsFsKaRxPA8pSVQ https://www.housingwire.com/articles/real-estate-agents-wonder-if-inventory-levels-will-ever-return-to-normal/ https://www.youtube.com/shorts/umf8f9OuRFI Timestamps: 00:00–01:23 Intro 01:23 Topic #1: Elon Musk's questionable housing statement 03:30 “What would you consider a housing value meltdown?” 13:11 Topic #2: “Will the market ever return to normal?” 18:13 Topic #3: Tom Ferry video on AI and the role of the real estate professional #elonmusk #housingmarketforecast #homeprices

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Byron's NBC segment on Bare Minimum Mondays, NAR losing members, whether it's worth it to get your real estate license in 2023, a commercial broker's advice to young people, and how handling your emotions can make you rich. BAMx – Become a better agent: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe Use discount code REALWORD for 10% off your annual subscription! Subscribe to the BAM YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate Connect with Byron: Website: https://byronlazine.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byronlazine Connect with Nicole White: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhite.ct/ This episode's sources: https://nowbam.com/from-social-media-to-nbc-byron-lazine-discusses-the-bare-minimum-monday-trend/ https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/documents/monthly-membership-04-2023.pdf https://www.youtube.com/shorts/OKuMtBkiCHo https://www.youtube.com/shorts/bFnlLPuGoIM https://www.youtube.com/shorts/TQR3TSVzMLA Timestamps: 00:00–00:34 Intro 00:34 Topic #1 Byron's NBC segment on the Bare Minimum Monday trend 06:42 Topic #2 NAR is losing members 11:12 Topic #3 Video #1—”Is it worth getting your real estate license in 2023?” 15:30 Video #2—”Commercial real estate broker's advice to young people” 17:45 Video #3—”Handling your emotions can make you rich” #realestateagents #realestatebusiness #realestatepodcast

Surgery is a contact sport and can cause injuries that prevent us from taking care of our patients and even threaten our careers. Join Drs. Mike Weykamp, Nicole White, Nick Cetrulo, and Andrew Wright for a discussion on the ergonomic challenges of open, laparoscopic, and robotic surgery as well as some tips, tricks, and resources on how to protect yourself and your practice.  *We apologize for some distracting background noise throughout the episode.* Referenced Articles & Websites:  1.     Wells, A. C., Kjellman, M., Harper, S. J., Forsman, M., & Hallbeck, M. S. (2019). Operating hurts: a study of EAES surgeons. Surgical endoscopy, 33, 933-940. 2.     Davis, W. T., Fletcher, S. A., & Guillamondegui, O. D. (2014). Musculoskeletal occupational injury among surgeons: effects for patients, providers, and institutions. Journal of surgical research, 189(2), 207-212. 3.     Wright, A.S. Ergonomic Injury and Surgery: The Hidden Epidemic.  Harkins Symposium at The University of Washington. October 21, 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1G1qGj4WaA  4.     The Society of Surgical Ergonomics. https://www.societyofsurgicalergonomics.org/  5.     OR Stretch. https://www.mayo.edu/research/labs/human-factors-engineering/or-stretch/or-stretch-videos   Please visit https://behindtheknife.org to access other high-yield surgical education podcasts, videos and more.   If you liked this episode, check out other MIS episodes here: https://behindtheknife.org/podcast-category/minimally-invasive/

On the University of Washington Minimally Invasive Surgery team's search for value no piggy bank is safe and no couch cushion will be left unturned. Tune in to hear Drs. Mike Weykamp, Nicole White, Nick Cetrulo, and Andrew Wright discuss the state of the literature regarding the cost-effectiveness of robot assisted surgery.  Referenced Articles:  1.     Ye L, Childers CP, de Vigilio M, Shenoy R, Mederos MA, Mak SS, Begashaw MM, Booth MS, Shekelle PG, Wilson M, Gunnar W, Girgis MD, Maggard-Gibbons M. Clinical Outcomes and Cost of Robotic Ventral Hernia Repair: Systematic Review. BJS Open. 2021.  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34791049/  2.     Finlayson SRG and Birkmeyer JD. Cost-effectiveness Analysis in Surgery. Surgery. 1998 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9481400/ 3.     Husereau D, Drummond M, Augustovski F, de Bekker-Grob E, Briggs AH, Carswell C, Caulley L, Chaiyakunapruk N, Greenberg D, Loder E, Mauskopf J, Mullins CD, Petrou S, Pwu R, Staniszewska S. Consolidated Health Economic Evaluation Reporting Standards (CHEERS) 2022 Explanation and Elaboration: A Report of the ISPOR CHEERS II Good Practices Task Force. Value Heatlh. 2022.  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35031088/  Ad referenced in episode: A team at the Brooke Army Medical Center is working to better define proficiency-based metrics for competency in commonly performed general surgery procedures. If you are a PGY4/5 general surgery resident or practicing surgeon who performs robotic assisted cholecystectomies or inguinal hernia repairs, reach out to the PI, Robert Laverty, MD, at rblaverty@gmail.com, for more information on how you could be compensated up to $400 for recording and submitting those videos. Please visit https://behindtheknife.org to access other high-yield surgical education podcasts, videos and more.   If you liked this episode, check out other minimally invasive episodes here: https://behindtheknife.org/podcast-category/minimally-invasive/