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In this episode, Jethro Jones interviews Dr. Kate Anderson Foley, founder and CEO of the Education Policy and Practice Group. They discuss the integral role of special education in school improvement, the double helix approach to support systems, and the importance of tailoring instruction to student needs. Dr. Foley shares insights on the necessity of breaking down silos in education and promoting a student-centered approach that prepares learners for adult life.Tight instruction specifically for special education students. Double HelixDesigning lessons that are comprehensively situating the adults and students.Almost half a million students are identified as special education. Ban the Tiers! Nimble and responsive instruction. Not working in isolation anymore. Double Helix as a replacement for the RTI/MTSSStrength-based system - foundation of school improvement process. High expectations of staff. Accountability is measured by evidence of impact. Data that is used to inform and adjust. Shared accountability. Collaboratively working on improvement. Discussion about explicit instruction vs. non-explicit instruction. Blooms and scaffolding. The scaffolding needs to be doneHow do we scaffold that skill so they demonstrate it in novel ways? Explicit instruction is 15 minutes and then you transfer that skill. Understand the concept of AM & PM. About Dr. Foley:Kate Anderson Foley, Ph.D.Founder & CEO of the Education Policy & Practice Group, International Keynote, McLean Affiliate of Harvard Medical School Institute of Coaching Fellow, Thought Partner, Author. Kate Anderson Foley is a transformational leader with significant experience leading public school districts and states toward equitable and integrated services for all learners. Her work has been grounded in social justice and breaking down barriers for children who have historically been marginalized. She has led organizational change utilizing a strategic framework that ensured guaranteed and rigorous learning leading to college and career readiness for all students.Kate began her career as a special education teacher pioneering inclusive practices for students at risk and with disabilities. Her work focused on creating conditions that fostered high expectations of adults for students and innovation which catalyzed equitable opportunities for each learner. Kate's deep commitment to creating nimble and responsive systems that supported the whole child led her into administration where she advocated for local, state, and federal reform. That experience with large-scale reform led to improved academic and social-emotional outcomes for students, fair funding models, innovative healthcare models, and efficient operations. As a senior educational leader for the State of Illinois, Kate's vision of fulfilling the promise of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act was nested within the Every Student Succeeds Act. She was an expert contributor to the State Plan where the deficit-based system was interrupted and a preventative and nimble system was created that intentionally addressed opportunity gaps of all learners, regardless of background or circumstance. Her deep understanding of equity-based school funding also contributed to a legislative reform model for the state of Illinois. As the founder and CEO of The Education Policy & Practice Group, Kate partners with local, state, national, and international organizations, education agencies, and various industries providing her expertise with the improvement process, professional learning communities, strategic planning, asset-based education policies and practices, special education, coaching, and consulting. Kate is a Roslyn Wolf Lecturer with the Levin College of Public Affairs in Urban Education. Kate teaches a graduate-level Special Education Law course to aspiring superintendents and principals. Kate works closely with senior leadership across various sectors providing executive coaching aimed at creating growth-minded organizational cultures (www.edpolicyconsulting.com). Kate is the author of numerous articles and books including Ida Finds Her Voice and Fearless Coaching. Kate's new book, Radically Excellent School Improvement: Keeping Students at the Center of it All presents a model for ambitious improvement and tireless focus that ensures every student grows, thrives, and achieves to their fullest potential. It provides district and school leaders with a bold blueprint for designing,implementing, and monitoring a comprehensive school improvement process for radical excellence (https://us.corwin.com/books/radical-excellence-289045).

Send us a textDelivering experiences that drive change, Moe Poirier is the masterful facilitator best known for his work upskilling training teams around the world to level-up their impact on the people and organizations they serve. Founding Partner at Shift Facilitation Inc.,Moe is a facilitator, speaker, author, and instructional designer specializing in train-the-trainer. Before Shift was born in 2015, Moe spent the better part of 20+ years as a contract facilitator delivering leadership, coaching, and team performance programs. He has worked with leaders from across the world, from Canada to Saudi Arabia.A frequent speaker at industry conferences since 2016, Moe has presented at the Institute for Performance and Learning (I4PL) annual conference; and ATD's International Conference & Expo, Core4, and on the global stage at both the Asia Pacific Conference & Expo, and Southeast Asia Summit. He is also no stranger to delivering sessions at virtual conferences, webinars, and public sessions via partners including the International Association of Facilitators, Mid-Atlantic Facilitators Network, and Human Resource Professionals Association.Hit play for this riveting conversation focusing on the humanist side of facilitation[02:42s] The Engineer, Entrepreneur, Educator [16:08s] The Facilitator[31:30s] Evolution of facilitation over the years, use of AI [44:02s] His upcoming book ‘A Facilitator's Gift'[50:31s] RWL: Read ‘The Art of Gathering' by Priya Parker; ‘Practice Perfect' by Doug Lemov, Erica Woolway, and Katie Yezzi; ‘Nimble' by Rebecca Southerns; ‘Unlocking the Magic of Facilitation' by Meg Bolger and Sam Killermann    Follow Moe's work at www.shiftfacilitation.com Connect with Moe on LinkedInConnect with Vinay on X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn What did you think about this episode? What would you like to hear more about? Or simply, write in and say hello! podcast@c2cod.comSubscribe to us on your favorite platforms – Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Tune In Alexa, Amazon Music, and more.  This podcast is sponsored by C2C-OD, your Organizational Development consulting partner ‘Bringing People and Strategy Together'. Follow @c2cod on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook 

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In this episode of The SAF Podcast, Alex Kueper, VP of Renewable Aviation at Neste, the world's leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)joins Oscar. As the industry pushes towards net-zero emissions by 2050, Alex provides a deep dive into Neste's expansion, the evolving market landscape, and the key challenges shaping the future of SAF. What began as Finland's post-WWII oil refiner evolved into a renewable energy leader that placed billion-dollar bets on sustainable fuels long before mandates or incentives existed. This wasn't profit-driven speculation – it was purposeful innovation rooted in environmental stewardship. The conversation explores Neste's significant production capacity expansion in Singapore and Rotterdam, and how the company quadrupled its SAF sales between 2023-2024 despite market challenges. Neste's partnerships with major customers such as Air Canada and DHL are another key topic, showcasing the importance of long-term agreements in driving SAF adoption.  He also discusses the growing role of mandates and incentives, including the impact of RefuelEU Aviation, the evolving U.S. tax credit landscape, and how policy support will determine the industry's trajectory.  With governments, airlines, and corporate buyers navigating shifting regulations and cost structures, this episode offers essential insights for industry professionals looking to stay ahead of the SAF transition. If you enjoyed this discussion, check out our previous episode with CR Sincock, Avfuel: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2202964/episodes/16057604

One great way to build a portfolio in gaming is to work with Indie Game Developers. You get access to opportunities. Build your credits and hone your craft. Michael Everhard recognizes this, and has taken an interesting approach to his latest collaboration. He's teamed up with a studio for a game he's passionate about and taken on a role beyond simply voice actor. Rather than regular payment, he's entered into a profit sharing arrangement. For gaming studios in tight budgets, this could be a new way to approach them with your marketing. Michael shares plenty of tips on doing just that. Michael is also a Nimble Jedi, and we get into that too. CONNECT WITH MICHAEL EVERHARD Michael Everhard Website - http://www.michaeleverhard.com Michael Everhard Website - http://www.britishelearningvoiceover.com Michael Everhard on BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/michaeleverhardvo.bsky.social Michael Everhard on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/michaeleverhardvoiceover Shoni Island Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2813990/Shoni_Island/ Golden Horde https://goldenhordestudios.com/# Cave Bear Games https://cavebeargames.com/   Marc Scott on Instagram - https://instagram.com/marcscott VOpreneur® on YouTube - https://youtube.com/@vopreneur RESOURCES FOR VOICE ACTORS * Voice Over Marketing Playbook Visit https://voiceovermarketingplaybook.com * The VOpreneur Guide to Testimonials Visit https://vopreneur.com/testimonials * Get an instant $25 credit when you sign up for VoiceZam Visit https://voicezam.com/marcscott * For voice over services: Visit https://marcscottvoiceover.com * Want VOpreneur Swag? Visit https://teespring.com/stores/vopreneur * Join the VOpreneur Facebook Group Visit https://facebook.com/groups/vopreneur EVERYDAY VOPRENEURS IN THIS EPISODE * Thanks to "Uncle Roy" for production assistance! Visit https://antlandproductions.com * Thanks to Christy Harst for VO contributions! Visit https://christyharst.com * Thanks to Krysta Wallrauch for VO contributions! Visit https://krystawallrauch.com If you need guidance with your voice over business or learning how to more effectively market, I can help. Book a 15 minute free consultation with me to discuss your specific needs. Book Your Consult KEY TAKEAWAYS There's more than one way to play the voice over game. Voice acting can be a collaborative process in indie games. Profit-sharing models can be beneficial for voice actors. Building relationships in the industry can lead to future projects. Collaborative approaches can open new opportunities in game development. LinkedIn groups can be valuable for networking in the industry. You can find Indie Game gigs on Facebook, Twitter and others. Automation tools like Nimble can significantly enhance workflow efficiency.

In this episode of The Hammersley Brothers eCommerce Podcast, we dive deep into the nimbleness of an eCommerce site—breaking down hidden costs, bloat, and inefficiencies that are slowing your growth. What You'll Learn: • How to reduce costs and streamline operations • The biggest factors making your finances slow and unresponsive • Simple tweaks to stay agile & competitive in today's market Plus, we have an exclusive workshop next week to help you take action. Grab your ticket here: https://book.hammersleybrothers.com/basket-to-order-workshop/     P.S. Whenever you're ready... here are 3 ways Ian and I can help you grow your ecommerce business:     1. Talk to us. Book a call with us and let's talk about accelerating your growth - https://go.hammersleys.co.uk/scheduleuk-ant/   2. Grab a copy of our book - https://book.hammersleybrothers.com/ 3. Join the Ultimate Guide To Ecommerce Facebook group and connect with e-commerce owners who are scaling too - https://www.facebook.com/groups/924567391291786 

2025 is the year to become "acronimble" by familiarizing yourself with one of the most important acronyms in the industry: CRM, which stands for Customer Relationship Management. The BOSSES discuss how the right CRM tool can streamline how you engage with clients, leading to better organization, and more business opportunities. Learn how to maintain meaningful connections without constantly reinventing the wheel, and discover the strategies that help you organize client interactions to promote continued work. Through personal stories and practical advice, The BOSSES highlight the evolution from old-school Rolodexes to cutting-edge digital solutions, empowering you to manage your client interactions like a BOSS. 00:01 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Hey, amazing voiceover talents. Do you ever wish boss marketing was as fun as it was being behind the mic? Well, check out my VO Boss Blast. It's designed to automate and make your marketing simpler. You'll benefit from your very own target marketed list, tailored to meet your goals and your brand. The VoBoss Blast Find out more at V. The VO Boss Blast Find out more at voboss.com.  00:27 - Intro (Announcement) It's time to take your business to the next level, the boss level. These are the premier business owner strategies and successes being utilized by the industry's top talent today. Rock your business like a boss, a VO Boss. Now let's welcome your host, Anne Ganguzza.  00:46 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Hey everyone, welcome to the VO Boss Podcast and the Real Bosses series. I'm your host, Anne Ganguzza, and I am the BOSS with the VOS. That's the voiceover strategist, Mr Tom Dheere. Hello.  00:59 - Tom Dheere (Co-host) Tom Hello. So that's boss VOS.  01:02 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Boss, VOS.  01:03 - Tom Dheere (Co-host) The BOSS VOSS, boss VOSS.  01:04 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) The BOSS BOSS with the V-O-S.  01:06 - Tom Dheere (Co-host) BOSS with the V-O-S.  01:08 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) And you know, tom, let's continue the acronym party, shall we? Yes, please, Because I'll tell you what it's the beginning of the year, I'm going to manifest multiple new contacts and you know what I need to be able to keep track of those contacts in a BOSS CRM.  01:26 - Tom Dheere (Co-host) Whoa, whoa Boss, boss CRM. What do you?  01:29 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) think Boss, boss CRM I like that. And you know, people ask me about what CRM do I use? What CRM do I use? And so let's talk about 2025 CRM.  01:40 - Tom Dheere (Co-host) Fantastic idea, anne. First off, just to make sure everybody knows what we're talking about, CRM is Customer Relationship Manager. It is a fancy way of saying some form of system where you store your client information potential clients, current clients, past clients' information which you can use as a home base for your marketing strategies. So you use the CRM to develop relationships with customers. So just make sure everybody's on the same page.  02:13 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Then you could be CRM BOSS, you could be a CRM boss.  02:17 - Tom Dheere (Co-host) You could be a crim boss. No, we'll stick with CRM.  02:22 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) But CRM reminds me of crumble cookies. Oh wait, now I'm going off.  02:28 - Tom Dheere (Co-host) I diverge into a tangent of cookies. I was thinking crumb, like the god that Conan the Barbarian worships. All right, we're really getting off the rails here.  02:34 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) I can see where my brain is versus yours.  02:36 - Tom Dheere (Co-host) You must be hungrier than I am.  02:40 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) I love cookies, me too. So, speaking of CRMs, so, tom, let's talk about why, first of all, is it good to have a CRM? Why do we need one? For a boss business?  02:51 - Tom Dheere (Co-host) It is critical for voice actors to have a CRM, because I tell my students that my definition of marketing is the art and science of developing meaningful relationships. That's what it is. You want meaningful relationships with clients. Now, we all know why you want meaningful relationships with clients. Now we all know why we want meaningful relationships with clients and they know too is because we want them to give us money to talk Like. We understand that, they understand that. And at the same time, it's complicated and there's a lot of moving parts to all of this stuff.  03:24 Having a CRM well, why you want to have it is because you don't want to have to reinvent the wheel every time. You want to get voiceover work. Also, it's a relationship manager, since you are trying to develop relationships. Relationships have beginnings. They start in a certain way Hi, my name is so-and-so Nice to meet you Handshake, firm handshake and all that stuff. And then it's the getting to know you stuff develop an understanding of each other, what you can offer each other, what you both need from each other, and developing trust. Trust is one of the most important components of any relationship, be it personal or professional. So why have a CRM? You do it to develop trust and nurture relationships with clients.  04:15 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) And Tom, can I just say I love that. Can I just say, as a girl with about a million and a half and I kid you not a million and a half unread emails in my Gmail, if I don't have a place that I can go to see where are my customers, right, if I'm not doing something to organize that, basically emails just fly through my inbox and so I might forget that I was in contact with my client maybe a month ago and I needed to follow up with them for a particular reason. Maybe they were saying let me get back to you on this and I need to follow up. And so if I just relied on my trusty email system which, by the way, has a million and a half unread email messages and guys in my defense, right, I got a Gmail account in 1990-something Okay, how many years is that? Thirty-some-odd years, a long time.  05:04 When it began, I was one of the first like few hundred people that had a Gmail account and, because Google is a search engine, I just never deleted anything. So I have records, by the way, from my clients, if I want to. I have records going back to like 1992 or 96. I can't remember which year but yeah, that's amazing.  05:21 - Tom Dheere (Co-host) I know it's crazy.  05:22 That's amazing, but fun stuff Another thing to keep in mind is that, for a moment, take out the word relationship and replace it with the term sales funnel. Yeah, a good CRM helps get voice seekers into the sales funnel and pushes them through the sales funnel. There's different permutations and levels for different people, but for me, my sales funnel terms are brand awareness, consideration, decision, advocacy. Brand awareness you send the cold email Hi, so-and-so explainer video company. My name's Tom Dheere. I'm an explainer video narrator.  05:57 Now they know that you exist, which means if they open the email, clicked on the link to your website, listened to your demos, downloaded them and replied hey, thanks for sending this, we'll keep you in mind for future consideration. They are now keeping you hopefully top of mind the next time a voiceover gig comes along that you're right for. So that's part of using the CRM to keep moving them through the consideration part of the sales funnel to the decision where they actually have a voiceover that you'd be right for and they remember you and they have your demos and they have your contact information and they actually reply to you. Hey, we think we've got something for you. Could you please read this script and let us know how much you'd charge for this? You do that and then you get the booking and then it goes into the advocacy part of the sales funnel where you did such a great job that they will remember you the next time a project comes along, because you did such a great job on the last project that you worked on.  07:01 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) I love how you just explained the sales funnel because I was going to say, like most voice actors are not necessarily aware, you went through the technical aspects of a traditional, like marketing sales funnel. Here I always have to go to my lipstick.  07:13 - Tom Dheere (Co-host) Okay, let's go to your lipstick.  07:14 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) It's not in Ganguzza, unless I got my—okay. First of all, I have to have a need. I have to have a need, right, and so I may or may not be aware of different brands of lipstick, right, but because I've used this lipstick before, I'm going to start with my Chanel. Right, I have my Chanel lipstick and they're top of mind because literally they sit right here on my desk, because when I do my podcast video, I've got to make sure I have my matching lipstick.  07:40 - Tom Dheere (Co-host) Oh, your lipstick matches your headphones.  07:43 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Yeah, brand awareness. That's one thing. What's the next step in the funnel there, Tom?  07:47 - Tom Dheere (Co-host) Consideration.  07:48 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Consideration. Now, what are the factors that are going to have me consider? Now, just equate this to your voiceover business guys. Basically, this is the layman's terms of like okay, so what is it? The considerations of? Why am I going to buy this brand? Right?  08:01 - Tom Dheere (Co-host) Yeah, what are the advertising and marketing techniques that that company is going to use to remind you how awesome their lipstick is?  08:09 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Right, exactly. And also, what is my experience with the lipstick? Right? So I'm on their mailing list, right? And does Chanel go on sale? Well, no, but that's also brand awareness too. So we know that certain things don't go on sale. Chanel doesn't usually go on sale, but anyways, I keep up with them with their mailings and that's how they keep top of mind with me, but pretty much I also use it all the time and it sits there, so I visually see it. So it's either in my inbox or it's sitting here in my desk, right? What's the next step after consideration?  08:37 - Tom Dheere (Co-host) Decision.  08:38 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Decision Okay, do I have the money at this time? Do I have the need? Do I have the money to buy this? Right. And I make that decision. I click on the email Right Because they say, oh, new colors are out and I'm like, oh, I could use a new color red Right. So I make that decision. I click, go to the website and then what's after?  08:57 - Tom Dheere (Co-host) the decision I buy it, right. Advocacy, you buy it and then advocacy.  08:59 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) So if I buy it and I love the color, oh my God, oh guys, have you seen? All right, all my friends, I'm going to say did you see this color? Isn't this color amazing? Right, and I might even throw up like a social media. You know, like, ooh, branding awareness. Anne Ganguzza Voice Talent, right, branding awareness. I love this new color red, because you got to feel confident in the booth so that you can voice confidently. And so there we go, I'm going to advocate for the brand. So not only am I advocating for my brand, but I'm advocating for this brand as well. So that kind of just took you through the sales funnel with, like, just a traditional lipstick. Sorry, tom, you could maybe use a flannel shirt as an example.  09:35 - Tom Dheere (Co-host) Well, I'm a Maybelline man myself.  09:37 Oh, okay, there you go, so I want to take exactly what you said and now let's look at it from the lipstick maker company's perspective.  09:46 They've got people that they want to buy their lipstick and they want them to love their lipstick and come back for more. So they have their own CRM and through their television advertising, through their radio advertising, through their digital and streaming advertising, through their print advertising on the side of a bus or in a magazine of some sort, they are trying to get people to be aware of them, brand awareness, and keep them top of mind, which is why there's always kinds of print and digital and other forms of advertising. And if they get you on that mailing list, they can send out emails at regular intervals based on people who haven't bought their lipstick yet and people who possibly have bought their lipstick yet. They also look at did they open this email, Did they use a promo code to try the lipstick or get a discount, even though they don't do discounts, which is very interesting because a lot of brands position themselves we are so valuable and we are so coveted, we don't need to discount. We don't need to do that.  10:50 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) I did that for many years. It's very interesting for Chanel to do that. It's an interesting psychology behind it.  10:55 - Tom Dheere (Co-host) There is a psychology.  10:56 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) There are a lot of times where, if something is so cheap, I'll be like oh, I'm not so sure about the quality of that. I'd actually rather pay a little bit more money because I feel like I'm getting better quality. And that's the whole like. Know your worth, guys. Right, what should you be charging? Charge what you're worth versus going cheap, right.  11:12 - Tom Dheere (Co-host) More expensive equals superior from a branding and psychological point of view. So Chanel, chanel, right. Chanel sees all of us, potential customers, brand awareness, consideration, actual customers, decision and advocacy, and they use CRMs to get lipstick buyers into the sales funnel and push them through. Exactly Translating that to voice actors. We want to do the same exact thing, right, and a good, robust, interactive CRM can help us get voice seekers into the sales funnel and push them through.  11:45 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Absolutely, and you'll be able to know at what point in the funnel they are at Exactly. A good CRM will tell you exactly where they are in the sales funnel so you'll know what to do for the next steps. Maybe they need an additional email, maybe they need a phone call, maybe you'll put out some more social media advertisements, that sort of a thing. So really depending on where they are in the CRM is when you make that determination and decision on what to do. So now, tom, the question is we know why we need a CRM right and we understand the sales funnel and all voice actors need to understand that sales funnel, because we are selling our products, we're selling our voices.  12:17 Let's talk about actual CRMs. I mean, there's many of them out there. I know people constantly ask me which ones I use and I think the answer may surprise you unless you've listened to a podcast of mine before but I don't use any one. I use a multitude of CRMs in combination with one another because myself personally, I don't find one that does everything for me that I need. What about you, tom?  12:38 - Tom Dheere (Co-host) Yes, different CRMs fulfill different needs. Now, what we are talking about, and what most voice actors ask us about, is the software or app.  12:57 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) If you have a Rolodex from the 70s or 80s or 90s.  12:58 - Tom Dheere (Co-host) That's a CRM. Yep, yep, yep, A spreadsheet, A spreadsheet. Exactly that was the very next thing I was going to say A spreadsheet is a form of CRM.  13:04 Yeah, I had an index card box. So in 1995, when I got my first voiceover demo and my coach told me to cold call because that's back then pre-social media, pre-pay-to-play, free home recording that was pretty much the only thing you could do. I would use a CRM of index cards and I had those little you know with the little tabs that would separate them into production companies, recording studios, advertising agencies, so on and so forth. That was a CRM and then that evolved into spreadsheets. I do still use spreadsheets regularly, but I also use an actual software app CRM.  13:43 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Myself as well.  13:44 - Tom Dheere (Co-host) Now, neither Anne nor I are getting paid to sponsor or affiliate or promote any particular CRM, so we are going to be talking to you about this purely through what our experience has been without hawking, and then we get a little kickback.  14:00 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) So I'm going to tell you, my first CRM well before voiceover was a Rolodex, and then, ultimately, it turned into a spreadsheet so that I could keep track of my customers, and that was based off of. You know, I started doing all my accounting online right through my accounting software, and so it was my customer base, right, that was thrown into a spreadsheet and then I would track things that way. So, you guys, crms don't have to be expensive. They can be very simple and it can be whatever you're most comfortable with, and that's what I started with. And then it ended up being my Gmail, right? My Gmail, where I would separate things into folders for different clients and then keep track of them that way, and then a couple of plugins for the Chrome browser that worked within Gmail to help me keep top of mind with them, and then, tom, I'm sure we'll get into the other ones that we use. What?  14:48 - Tom Dheere (Co-host) about you.  14:49 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) You started as a spreadsheet right.  14:50 - Tom Dheere (Co-host) My start is the index card box, which then turned into spreadsheets, and then 2003,. I started using Act. You remember Act by Sage? I used that one for almost 10 years, so yeah, around 2013. And I think it either got discontinued or something weird happened with it, or I didn't like the features, or they started charging too much. I don't remember what it was. Then I did move to Gmail as well.  15:17 I'd been using Gmail as an email account for a while, but then I started to use it as an actual CRM. One thing that's nice is that you can use what? Is it G-Sync or Google Sync? So I synchronize my Gmail with my Outlook folders, so I have Outlook which is how I manage all my email.  15:38 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Oh, I have Gmail folders.  15:40 - Tom Dheere (Co-host) Right, and this is the great thing about it. I have Gmail folders, but they automatically sync with Outlook every time. So if you look at Gmail, and you look at the Outlook folders. The folders are exactly the same. So if I move one to one thing in one, it moves it to the one thing in the other, which means if I'm at my desktop, on my laptop, on my tablet or on my phone.  16:01 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Outlook is amazing.  16:02 - Tom Dheere (Co-host) Outlook is amazing. Anything I do with Gmail or Outlook, it automatically synchronizes with all of my devices.  16:08 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) In my defense, I would have Outlook as my most favorite email client ever and when I was working in the corporate world I had an Outlook account. And when I left the corporate world to go into voiceover full-time, I no longer had an Outlook server right to go to and Gmail at the time wasn't syncing up with Outlook nicely, or Outlook wasn't syncing up with Gmail nicely, so I literally got used to using just Gmail. Okay, but it's funny because my husband does use Gmail with Outlook and he just filters everything into his Outlook because Outlook is just wonderful visually, it's just a nice way to organize things in folders. But I've gotten so used to my Gmail in folders that I'm really used to and filtering. I have automatic filtering and that sort of thing, but I totally love Outlook.  16:51 - Tom Dheere (Co-host) Right, I'm looking at the bottom of my desktop. For me it's Google Workplace Sync, because I have a paid Google Workspace account. And Google Workspace is great.  16:59 It does all kinds of fun things.  17:00 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) I can do it now.  17:02 - Tom Dheere (Co-host) Yeah, and I never even thought about Gmail as a CRM that I'm using now because I have a folder for every client in Gmail, because every time I have any kind of correspondence with any client, once the correspondence is over, I drag that email into that client folder. Now do I use that specifically to market out of? No, but it is a robust, legit CRM because, like, for example I'll give you a perfect example 2019, a potential client reached out to me and said hey, I'm developing this app, I'm getting a grant, I've got the level one grant for it, so I've got enough money to pay you to do this with the app and then, once we get that done, then we're going to apply for a level two grant. So I did the work in 2019 and 2020. We had an email exchange in 2021. And then a few weeks ago, three years later, the client said hey.  17:53 I got the level two grant. We're ready to keep going.  17:55 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Yep love that. And at first I'm like who?  17:57 - Tom Dheere (Co-host) the hell is this? Because it's been three years? But then I'm like. I looked at the email and then I'm like but you can go back. I went back and I looked in Gmail slash Outlook and I saw the folder with that client and all of our correspondences dating back to 2019 were there.  18:10 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) I know it's wonderful. This is also really good, and files, yeah, and everything.  18:17 - Tom Dheere (Co-host) What's also good is often like I'll have a client and years will go by just like that and they'll say hey, I've got another explainer for you Charge same as last time. And I'll be like I don't remember, but my CRM does, because I look in, I see the email and last time we charged this, and then I can make a decision yeah, that's good.  18:38 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Or it's been a few years. So now I search engine and again, I'm an authority on that because I have a million and a half unread email messages. And, by the way, they're unread because what I do is I subscribe. Just for those people that are wondering, I subscribe to every corporate list, every corporate list, because I want to learn as much about how companies that I want to voice for market to their customers, and so I sign up for a lot of mailing lists and I just let it filter through so I can see how they market. And that's honestly how I learned marketing Tom really through just everybody else and looking at everybody else. So I don't have a problem with not having an empty inbox I know some people do but again, I must have probably, I want to say, a good 300 folders within my Gmail.  19:17 - Tom Dheere (Co-host) Oh yeah, Me too I have hundreds.  19:19 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Yeah, at least, and I have rules that filter emails coming in.  19:24 - Tom Dheere (Co-host) Absolutely. Looking at my inbox, right now I have 14 emails in my professional inbox the Tom and Tom Dheere inbox.  19:31 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) I have more than that and that's cool.  19:32 - Tom Dheere (Co-host) But, like I said, when I'm done with the conversation I drag it into the client's folder and I've got this archive. For what did we do? How much did we charge, like all this stuff. But I think, anne, people want to know which app software-y type CRMs do we recommend. So what do you use these days?  19:49 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Okay. So in addition to my Gmail, I use multiple because it depends on what I'm working with. So right now I have a Wix website and I have the VO Peeps website. I have the VO Boss website. Obviously, I've got Anne Ganguzza.  20:00 So I've got three main brands where I have websites, and so for each of those I have the Wix CRM. So I have people who subscribe to Anne Ganguzza, people who subscribe to VO Peeps, people that subscribe to VO Boss. Each one of them on the Wix website has its CRM utilized by Wix. Because people subscribe, they get placed in the CRM there, which is great because then I can send emails to those lists. I can also check and see if I've sent an email out to a list, I can see how many people have opened it, who've clicked on it and who've actually purchased, and it really has a nice series of accounts for that. And also I can just work from my contact list to send emails and categorize them as clients, categorize them as, let's say, coaching students or however I want to do it. So Wix is my first.  20:48 I have three really for each domain and then I also use ActiveCampaign because I use the VO Boss Blast that I sell as well to direct market to companies. I have a list of over 90,000 creative companies, advertising agencies, rosters, production companies, and so that is part of that marketing package. And so I have ActiveCampaign that I use to house the contacts. Now, most software and you'll agree, tom will charge based on how many contacts you have in there. So, at least for ActiveCampaign, I have like 200,000 contacts in ActiveCampaign and so I pay a hefty price for that and they charge per contact. But I'm doing that because I've got a list of 90,000 and I've splitting that list up and doing marketing for other VO bosses and so I spend a lot of money on that product. So between the two Wix, well, three on that product. So between the two Wix, well three, gmail, wix and ActiveCampaign. I've got three CRMs that I'm utilizing for different needs Cool.  21:48 - Tom Dheere (Co-host) Like we've already established, I use Gmail and I do use spreadsheets for very niche-y genres like political, because I like to see in one space who they are, what their contact is, when did I reach out? Did they open the email, did they reply, did I get on their roster, did I book? And then that stuff eventually makes its way into my CRM. Like Anne, tomdeercom and VOStrategistcom are both Wix-based sites, so I have two separate CRMs. The TomDeer CRM is obviously for voiceover clients, the VO Strategist CRM is for students and I have different tactics and strategies and I have different sales funnels and workflows for each of those and they both work great. For many years I also I remembered I used to use MailChimp and before that I used Vertical Response and they were both great they were both great.  22:41 But the one Vertical Response and they were both great. They were both great, but the one the CRM that I was using religiously before I fully migrated to Wix was Cloze. C-l-o-z-e.  22:51 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) This is a fantastic CRM. I know the name.  22:52 - Tom Dheere (Co-host) Just vision this you wake up in the morning, you get an email in your inbox saying, hey, these are the people you haven't reached out to in three months, and then you can click on that name and then it takes you to cloze and it'll say oh, would you like to use one of the email templates that you created? You click on the template and you look at based on what genre of voiceover they cast, where they are in the sales funnel, and it already it populates it with their name. You can obviously do a little extra personalization as you see fit. Click send. Then you'll get a notification if they open the email. You'll get a notification if they clicked on any links in the email and it has a project manager. So if you, for example, narrate long-form e-learning or an audio book, you can set up benchmarks for like audio book record and deliver the first 15 minutes, get approval for the first 15 minutes, record chapter one, record chapter two, record chapter 20, send them an invoice, do corrections, market that this book is now on sale, and so on and so forth. It's fantastic. It's only like 200 something a month.  23:56 And and did not know this before I say it is I just realized that you can rent my video Clothes for Voice Actors at voestrategistcom. Right now it's a rentable video, so you can stream it for $5 for 72 hours. You can just rent it. Most of my videos are 20 bucks, but that's one of the videos that I'm promoting for five bucks and Ann didn't even know that and I didn't even think about that when we were like what are we going to talk about this month? So when we were like what are we going to talk about this month? So yeah, so if you go to veostrategistcom, go to the video section, you can rent it for $5.  24:24 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Now one thing I just want to say, tom, is like, no matter what CRM you use, it does take some time to set up. I mean, there is some work involved in setting up a CRM and getting your contacts in there. I had tried Nimble for a while, but Nim based their pricing on the size of your mailbox and, of course, with over 1 million unread emails, it was prohibitively expensive. Now you said, tom, for the low price of only $200 a month, which may or may not be something that people have in their budget. But I will say that that's really nice. That Cloze will say hey, look, you haven't contacted these people in three months. I think that's wonderful.  24:57 Right now I have like a boomerang app that's on my Chrome browser and, I think, gmail. Now you can schedule emails and if you need to respond, you'll notice it'll come back, say, hey, you haven't responded to this person in five days. So there's kind of that built into it. But just know that a CRM, no matter what you do, if you get one, that you're going to pay a monthly fee. I think Nimble was like 20 bucks and then they're like no, with your blah, blah, blah, it's going to cost you a hundred and I'm like I'm not going to pay a hundred dollars, I've already got most of what I need anyways.  25:26 You really need to just assess what your needs are and then figure out what works for you, because you don't have to pay anything. I don't pay anything right now. Well, I do. I should say that I pay for Wix and I pay for ActiveCampaign, but depending on what is comfortable for you and what will help you to stay top of mind and keep yourself top of mind, because sometimes I'll forget. Oh gosh, I should have responded, or I should reach out to this client, because gosh knows you could be losing work if you forget to. I've got clients who say, yes, I'm going to buy this, or I want to come back to this, and then, if you follow up, sometimes it's just that little nudge that is top of mind, reminding that we'll get you that sale.  26:00 - Tom Dheere (Co-host) Yep, and one thing I will say clothes is about 200 something dollars a month, but if you think about it, if you use that CRM and you book one explainer video for $300, you made your money back and everything else after that is profit.  26:14 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Yeah, absolutely, absolutely Good conversation, guys. I don't know if we'll ever like get the question stopping about the CRMs, but you know what guys Do, what comes naturally to you, what's comfortable for you. As far as Tom and I making recommendations, I mean, we have a combination of CRMs that work for us and we've named a few of them. But really do your research, guys, and know that it will take you some work to set it up. But I think if you've got a CRM that's running, I mean I'll tell you what that CRM saves my butt every month, and more than that, by being able to communicate easily with people that are subscribed to me and people that I want to reach out to. So it's absolutely worthy investment for bosses. So thanks again, tom, for your words of wisdom.  26:59 - Tom Dheere (Co-host) You're amazing. Thank you, as always, for having me.  27:01 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Yeah, bosses. Big shout out to our sponsor, ipdtl. You too can connect and network like bosses, like Tom and myself, real bosses. Find out more at IPDTLcom. Guys, have an amazing week and we'll see you next week. Bye.  27:15 - Intro (Announcement) Join us next week for another edition of VO Boss with your host, anne Ganguzza, and take your business to the next level. Sign up for our mailing list at vobosscom and receive exclusive content, industry revolutionizing tips and strategies and new ways to rock your business like a boss. Redistribution with permission. Coast-to-coast connectivity via IPDTL.   

In this enlightening episode of Distributed Conversations, host Warren Whitlock and guest John Ferrara dive deep into the evolving landscape of customer relationship management (CRM) in an AI-driven world. The discussion explores the delicate balance between leveraging new technology and maintaining authentic human connections in business relationships. Through personal anecdotes and industry insights, Ferrara shares his perspective on how CRM systems have shifted from their original purpose of relationship building to becoming mere reporting tools. The conversation touches on crucial topics such as the role of AI in customer service, the importance of preparation in business interactions, and the future of integrated communication channels. Particularly interesting is their discussion of the "60% principle" - the concept that establishing relationships requires significant initial energy, but maintaining them needs much less effort. The episode concludes with valuable insights about privacy in the digital age and the enduring importance of personal relationship management. Both host and guest emphasize that while AI and automation can enhance efficiency, the human element remains irreplaceable in building meaningful business relationships. This conversation is essential listening for professionals seeking to understand how to maintain authentic connections in an increasingly digital business landscape. --- **About John Ferrara** John Ferrara is a pioneering figure in the CRM industry and the founder of Nimble. Before Nimble, he founded GoldMine Software in 1989, which became one of the first successful contact management and CRM platforms. Known for his relationship-centric approach to business, Ferrara has been instrumental in shaping how companies manage and nurture customer relationships. He is frequently sought after as a speaker and thought leader in the CRM, social sales, and digital transformation spaces. His philosophy centers on the belief that success in business comes from helping others achieve their dreams. **About Warren Whitlock** Warren Whitlock is a digital business development strategist and host of Distributed Conversations. A pioneer in social media and digital marketing, he has been ranked among the top social media influencers since the early days of online marketing. Warren is known for his forward-thinking approach to technology adoption and his ability to spot emerging trends in digital transformation. As a consultant and speaker, he helps businesses understand and adapt to technological changes while maintaining focus on human relationships. His expertise spans digital marketing, blockchain technology, and the integration of new technologies in business processes.

Eric in Lewiston, Maine, asks how to use last year's data to create and accurate sales plans and evaluate software tools (like CRMs and ZoomInfo) to make those goals happen. Sales planning is vital—without a roadmap, you're just hoping your revenue targets magically come to life. If you haven't defined clear performance metrics—like call activity, lead generation, conversion rates, or daily prospecting targets—then you don't really have a plan. You have a wish list. Looking Back at Last Year: Which Metrics Matter? Eric wanted to know which metrics from the previous year he and his team should be analyzing to inform this year's targets. The short answer? All of them, if they are metrics that matter to your business goals. Consider: Conversion Rates from Inbound Leads Speed to Lead (How fast are you following up?) Outbound Touches vs. Opportunities in Pipeline Opportunities-to-Proposal Ratios Proposal-to-Closed Deals Ratios Upsells, Cross-Sells, and Expansion Deals By mapping out how each step in your funnel converts to the next—calls to first appointments, first appointments to proposals, proposals to closed deals—you can see exactly where to focus in the new sales year. Maybe you need more first appointments. Maybe you need to tighten up your proposals so more of them convert. Or maybe you're missing upsell opportunities with existing clients. Data points you to the gaps. Pro Tip: Once you understand your ratios, you can decide if you're aiming to improve them by, say, 25% (a stretch goal) or if you're reaching higher. However, be careful not to “fix” one area and inadvertently break another. Success in sales is about balance across the entire funnel. Choosing the Right CRM: Beware of Overkill Eric also mentioned his team's struggle with an outdated CRM that's not built for strong tracking. As they look ahead, they're weighing big guns like Salesforce. But here's the deal: Salesforce is an excellent platform—if you're a larger organization with the bandwidth, budget, and complexity to justify it. For smaller teams (like Eric's with just two salespeople), adopting a massive enterprise CRM can be overkill. Zoho, Pipedrive, Nimble, and HubSpot are great alternatives for small-to-midsize sales teams. They're user-friendly, more cost-effective, and far simpler to deploy. The rule of thumb? Choose a CRM that matches your current size and selling process. The last thing you want is to waste months configuring a powerhouse system that nobody uses because it's too big or too confusing. Making Sense of “Big Data” Tools Like ZoomInfo Eric's final question was about whether to invest in a data-intelligence tool (e.g., ZoomInfo, Apollo, LeadIQ) to identify new leads and tap into “intent data.” My take: ZoomInfo: This is what we use at Sales Gravy, and we love it. It delivers reliable data, helps us expand into new verticals, multi-thread inside target accounts, and dramatically speeds up our list building. Intent Data: Tools like ZoomInfo can show you who's actively looking for solutions like yours. While it's not perfect, it can be a game-changer for prioritizing outreach to the prospects most likely to buy. Beware the Shelfware Trap: If you invest in a high-end data platform, make sure you have a solid plan (and the discipline) to use it consistently. It's easy to drop serious money on software and then let it collect dust. Pro Tip: Start with a limited number of “power users” on your team who will commit to mastering the tool. Then expand usage as you integrate it into your sales workflow. How We Made It Work: A Cautionary Tale We've been using ZoomInfo for years. Early on, we blew through a lot of money because we didn't fully implement it. It wasn't until we got serious—trained our people, integrated it with our CRM, and held each other accountable—that we started seeing results. Today, ZoomInfo is essential to how we prospect, grow pipeline,

00:00 Introduction to Angus Rittenberg and Wynk02:56 Foundations of Curiosity and Problem Solving06:09 Journey to Tesla and Battery Design08:59 The Interview Process at Tesla12:00 The Future of Energy: Batteries vs. Fossil Fuels15:08 Transitioning from Tesla to Entrepreneurship18:07 Creating a New Cannabis Beverage20:56 The Science of Cannabis Extraction and Emulsification22:01 Quality Control in Production23:45 Navigating Early Challenges in Entrepreneurship25:59 Pivoting to Meet Market Demands28:50 Marketing Strategies for New Products32:05 Future Growth and Product Development34:01 Building a Nimble and Innovative Team37:08 Lessons from Elon Musk41:00 Defining Success for Wynk  

Burned out at your W2 job? Tired of climbing the corporate ladder? Starting a real estate business could give you financial freedom, but is it worth giving up the security of a biweekly paycheck? This entrepreneur thinks so, and today, she'll give you the blueprint for forging your own path in real estate! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Melissa Shelton is not only an investor, but also the founder of Dear Valentine, a business that blends luxury, hospitality, development, and management. Quitting her nine-to-five job to become a full-time entrepreneur wasn't an easy decision since she had worked tirelessly for many years to reach the top of her field. But, in the end, her “why” won out, and she mustered up the courage to go all-in on her dream! In this episode, Melissa will show you how to launch a “small and nimble” real estate business. You'll learn how to set goals, grow your clientele from scratch, and build a business plan that keeps you afloat. But that's not all. Melissa also has tips for limiting overhead costs, finding deals that give the highest returns, and hiring people who propel your business forward! In This Episode We Cover: How to start a real estate business that gives you financial freedom How to get your “foot in the door” and land your first client Creating multiple income streams that insulate your new business venture Crafting the perfect “pitch” that gets new investors and partners on board How to overcome the fear of failure when pursuing entrepreneurship And So Much More! Links from the Show Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile Tony's BiggerPokckets Profile Join BiggerPockets for FREE Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group Real Estate Rookie YouTube Ask Your Question on the BiggerPockets Forums Melissa's Instagram Canva Buy the Book “The Quitter's Manifesto” Find Investor-Friendly Lenders Stay-at-Home Mom to “Accidental” Investor with a $600K/Year Business Connect with Melissa (00:00) Intro (01:40) Catching the Real Estate “Bug” (04:59) Leaving Her W2 Job (09:42) Preparing for Entrepreneurship (21:51) A Day in the Life (23:37) Melissa's Business Model (27:04) How to Find Clients (35:56) Staying “Small and Nimble” (39:36) Connect with Melissa! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-495 Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(00:00-25:03) Jackson is peacocking around a bit after that big Tiger win yesterday. Screaming obscenities outside in Brentwood. Can't tell me nothing. Jackson's down on the Braggin' Rights game schedule. Audio of Bill Self talking about the court storming. Audio of Dennis Gates wanting to encourage the crowd to storm the court. No coaching malpractice. Cousin John wants more drops. WAGs at the TMA Christmas Party. (25:04-38:21) Juan Soto signs with the Mets for $765M. We really need to get Release The Hoosier off the ground and running. Weird sports injuries. Chairman Kurt broke his hand punching the dugout wall in college. Larry Bigbie. (38:22-1:02:47) Josh Schertz will be in-studio again tomorrow. Doug's gonna sit in the corner. Joined by Tom Hart who was on the call for Mizzou's big win yesterday over Rock Chalk. Kansas didn't play well. Talking about the CFP and the committee's decisions. Booches & Field House. SMU's second half saved them. The committee didn't want to penalize teams for playing in their Conference Championships. (1:02:48-1:07:09) Will Mizzou be ranked in the next College Basketball poll? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode of the Building Interest Podcast, Leader Bank's Senior Vice President & Head of Residential Lending, Sean Valiton, discusses Entrepreneurship 101. In this episode, we cover the importance of evolving and changing, surrounding yourself with like-minded people, and how your personal life can teach you to be a better leader. 

On this holiday-week episode of HomeKit Insider, your host goes through a surprising amount of news for the week, including multiple new Matter products and two leaked products yet to be announced. We also go through a new home project for the holidays and test out the Nimble portable 3-in-1 charger.Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at:@andrew_osu on Twitter@andrewohara941 on ThreadsEmail us hereSponsored by:Factor: Head to FactorMeals.com/50homekit and use code 50homekit to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping!HomeKit Insider YouTube ChannelSubscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the showHomePass 2Matter presence sensorGovee light roundupSwitchBot Matter relayNimble portable chargerApple Watch health featuresThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

924: With the global economic outlook in flux, companies worldwide are preparing for scenarios that could redefine their technology adoption strategies. In a fireside chat at our 2024 Metis Strategy Summit in NYC, George Lee, Co-Head of the Goldman Sachs Global Institute, shares his insights with Peter High on how technology and business leaders can position their organizations for readiness and resilience amid uncertainty. Drawing from his experience at the intersection of technology, geopolitics, and markets, George explores how leaders can leverage AI, strengthen supply chain resilience, and focus on strategic "inflection points" to adapt to rapid technological and geopolitical shifts. He offers practical guidance on navigating today's complex economic landscape, addressing issues from the productivity paradox within enterprise AI to the emerging distinctions between superintelligence and super automation.

Catch the latest episode of Talk Local To Me from the Central Virginia Business Coalition, with special guest host Mike Norfield from Visiting Angels! Mike dives into the excitement of an upcoming ribbon-cutting and chats with Rachel, the owner of the Pink Flamingo Play Cafe.Rachel's cafe isn't just an indoor playground with a coffee shop—it's a welcoming space that brings the community together, creating fun and connection for kids and parents alike.

Alex Melen is a digital marketing expert, entrepreneur, and co-founder of SmartSites, one of the largest digital agencies with a team of over 400. Known for his strategic approach to marketing, Alex shares insights on building a nimble agency, adapting to rapid industry changes, and the crucial role of authenticity in today's noisy, AI-driven market. This episode delves into Alex's approach to navigating the digital landscape—from his strategies for achieving a meaningful ROI at conferences to the importance of personal branding in a world where AI content and automated lead gen services are becoming commonplace. Alex offers advice on maintaining authenticity in client interactions, insights on leveraging AI effectively, and how adaptability has been key to his agency's growth. [00:03] - Alex on traveling and speaking at international events[02:45] - Getting the most out of conferences and ROI tips[06:03] - The “trade show funnel” and engaging attendees authentically[08:28] - The challenges of measuring true ROI at conferences[10:18] - Personal branding vs. automated approaches in a crowded digital space[18:02] - Using AI effectively without sacrificing content quality[29:52] - How AI might disrupt search and the implications for businesses[35:00] - Why adaptability is the key to survival in a rapidly changing world[38:18] - Alex on avoiding spam tactics and the importance of authenticity[40:51] - The value of personal brand in a world of AI-driven interactions Alex also shares his views on the future of AI in marketing and why personal connections and human touchpoints will always hold unique value. Tune in for an in-depth look at navigating AI, conferences, and brand building in today's digital era. SUPPORT AND CONNECT: Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/huntspeaks Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/jayhuntofficial  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jayhuntofficial  Twitter: https://twitter.com/jayhuntofficial  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/socialmediaspeaker/  Website: https://jayhunt.social

In this episode of our podcast, we sit down with the founder of Nimbl, a modern accounting service that has transformed the way small businesses manage their finances. Starting as a contract CFO, he shares his journey from public accounting to building a successful company that provides comprehensive financial solutions for startups and small businesses.00:00 - Introduction to Nimble and Early Connections00:53 - Transition from Public Accounting to Contract CFO01:36 - Discovering Offshore Talent02:51 - Building Efficient Accounting Systems04:14 - The Shift to Cloud Accounting04:28 - Meeting Brandon Craig and the Transformation06:02 - Brandon Craig's Impact on Leadership07:49 - Understanding Leadership Beyond Tactics09:10 - Early Success and Joint Ventures10:17 - Rebranding to Nimble and Growth11:14 - Ideal Client Profile for Nimble12:49 - The Importance of Accounting for Small Businesses13:57 - Team Structure and Growth14:38 - Cultural Fit of the Philippine Team15:01 - Personal Growth and Leadership Lessons16:00 - Health Transformation Journey17:32 - Future Growth Aspirations19:26 - Managing a Fully Remote Team21:22 - The Role of Utah in Nimble's Story22:01 - Key Leadership Lessons from Brandon23:46 - Acknowledging Those Who Gave ChancesIf you enjoyed this video and want to support us please leave a LIKE, write a comment on this video and Share it with your friends. Subscribe to our channel on YouTube and click the icon for notifications when we add a new video. Let us know in the comments if you have any questions. Our website: https://www.siliconslopes.comShow Links: https://trustnimbl.comBrandon Craig interview: https://youtu.be/kvjMAoX5IkQSocial:Twitter - https://twitter.com/siliconslopesInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/siliconslopes/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/silicon-slopes/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8aEtQ1KJrWhJ3C2JnzXysw

Broadcaster and Grammy-nominated performer Judy Carmichael is coming back to the Twin Cities for a performance at the O'Shaugnessy in Saint Paul on Saturday, November 16. She's no stranger to listeners of Jazz88 as we carry her show "Judy Carmichael's Jazz Inspired" on Monday nights at 10pm. She connected with Sean McPherson from Jazz88 to discuss her development as a piano player and how vital her connections with originators in the world of jazz like Count Basie were in the early years of her career.

Success is in the follow-up. This is something you've probably heard me say a thousand times. But now, thanks to Nimble, I've got a new way to automate those follow-ups making them even easier to do, and all but guaranteeing they actually get sent. Using a new feature called Sequences, automating your follow-up strategy is going to change the way you do your email marketing. In this episode, I explain how it works and how I'm using it. Sign up for a Nimble Trial at https://nimble.com/marcscottvo CONNECT WITH MARC SCOTT Marc Scott Website - https://marcscottvoiceover.com Marc Scott on Instagram - https://instagram.com/marcscott Marc Scott on Facebook - https://facebook.com/marcscottvoiceover Marc Scott on YouTube - https://youtube.com/@marcscottvo Marc Scott on LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/marcscottvoiceover RESOURCES FOR VOICE ACTORS * Voice Over Marketing Playbook Visit https://voiceovermarketingplaybook.com * The VOpreneur Guide to Testimonials Visit https://vopreneur.com/testimonials * Get an instant $25 credit when you sign up for VoiceZam Visit https://voicezam.com/marcscott * For voice over services: Visit https://marcscottvoiceover.com * Want VOpreneur Swag? Visit https://teespring.com/stores/vopreneur * Join the VOpreneur Facebook Group Visit https://facebook.com/groups/vopreneur EVERYDAY VOPRENEURS IN THIS EPISODE * Thanks to "Uncle Roy" for production assistance! Visit https://antlandproductions.com * Thanks to Christy Harst for VO contributions! Visit https://christyharst.com * Thanks to Krysta Wallrauch for VO contributions! Visit https://krystawallrauch.com If you need guidance with your voice over business or learning how to more effectively market, I can help. Book a 15 minute free consultation with me to discuss your specific needs. Book Your Consult KEY TAKEAWAYS Follow-ups are essential for maintaining client relationships. Providing value in follow-ups can enhance engagement. Automating follow-ups can save time and increase efficiency. Nimble's Sequences feature allows for automated email follow-ups. Consistent follow-ups can lead to more work opportunities. Many people need multiple contacts before making a decision. Follow-ups can help reclaim missed opportunities. Success in voice acting often hinges on effective follow-up strategies.

HGTV has inspired many would-be real estate investors over the years, but it doesn't usually reveal the difficulties new investors can face. On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan interviews Michael Wagman, founder and a Nimble Capital Group managing partner. Nimble Capital holds a multifamily, retail, commercial, and raw land asset portfolio. Michael got his start in real estate after watching a lot of flips on HGTV and deciding he could do it, too. Jonathan and Michael start their conversation by discussing how Michael landed in real estate after watching too much HGTV after he returned to the U.S. from living abroad. You'll hear about Michael's first flip, what led him to multifamily properties, and how he overcame the fear of risk and began using other people's money (OPM) to scale the business. Michael shares how he met his business partner, his biggest change in looking for properties in today's market, and the questions you should ask when considering a syndication. You're not alone if you've ever felt inspired by HGTV, and for those willing to take a risk like Michael Wagman was, it can lead to a prosperous and long-lasting career in real estate. In this episode, you will hear: How HGTV inspired Michael Wagman to start flipping houses after moving back to the U.S. from abroad Lessons from his first flip and what he'd do differently now Michael's first house hack, which gave him an “aha” moment, and how he began looking for ways into multifamily properties Overcoming the fear of risk, scaling the business with other people's money (OPM), and finding a business partner The biggest change Michael's made in how he looks for properties in this market Evaluating returns on a property purchase and what Michael's preference is What he learned from taking OPM and the questions people should ask when they're considering syndications Michael's favorite assets at the moment and why he still loves multifamily Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at https://zenandtheartofrealestateinvesting.com/podcast/188/ to download it. Supporting Resources: Nimble Capital Group website - www.nimblecapitalgroup.com Find Michael Wagman on Facebook - www.facebook.com/michael.wagman.142 Nimble Capital on Instagram - www.instagram.com/nimble_capital_group Connect with Michael on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/michaelwagman Website - www.streamlined.properties YouTube - www.youtube.com/c/JonathanGreeneRE/videos Instagram - www.instagram.com/trustgreene Instagram - www.instagram.com/streamlinedproperties TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@trustgreene Zillow - www.zillow.com/profile/StreamlinedReal Bigger Pockets - www.biggerpockets.com/users/TrustGreene Facebook - www.facebook.com/streamlinedproperties Email - info@streamlined.properties Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you.

This is The Digital Story Podcast #971, Oct. 29, 2024. Today's theme is "The iPad mini A17 Pro - Nimble Powerhouse for Photographers." I'm Derrick Story. Opening Monologue Combined with iOS 18.1, the iPad mini A17 Pro is a compact photo powerhouse that fits in practically any camera bag. I've been putting one through its paces, and I have lots to report on today's TDS Photography Podcast. I hope you enjoy the show.

With over 10 years of experience in consumer marketing and digital transformation, Kelly Deen is passionate about creating and executing data-driven strategies that drive growth, loyalty, and innovation for fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and entertainment brands. As the Chief Commercial Officer/CMO at kencko, Kelly leads a world-class marketing team that is transforming the way people consume fruits and vegetables through smart, convenient, and sustainable products. Since joining kencko in 2022, Kelly has been instrumental in expanding the company's presence into 16+ global markets, launching its first brand campaign, building a loyal and engaged customer base, and developing strategic partnerships with retailers and wholesalers. Kelly has also leveraged my professional certifications in artificial intelligence (AI) and search engine optimization (SEO) to optimize our digital experience, marketing tech stack, and member experience team. Kelly is motivated by kencko's mission to make healthy eating accessible and enjoyable for everyone, and proud to be part of a company that is making a positive impact on people's health and the environment.In This Conversation We Discuss:[00:44] Intro[02:14] Simplifying fruits and veggie smoothies[03:48] A mission to promote plant-based nutrition[05:05] kencko: making fruits and veggies accessible[07:29] Blending health solutions with the rise of D2C[08:29] Stepping in during D2C challenges and growth[09:23] The risks of meta dependency for growth[10:50] Cost-effective channels beyond meta for scaling[11:51] Overcoming today's meta-driven growth challenges[12:57] Episode sponsors[16:10] Balancing creativity & performance in paid marketing[17:59] Embracing patience in the growth process[18:29] Driving business strategy in a growth phase[20:31] Seizing opportunities & meaningful connections[21:31] Embracing risks & landing major retail partnerships[23:18] Asking the right questions for strategic partnerships[24:17] Building relationships to navigate retail challenges[25:08] Offering value-added services to engage customers[26:34] Launching a brand campaign to boost awareness[27:24] Trusting your gut & embracing fearless decisions[29:01] Accessible healthy living with kencko productsResources:Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on YoutubeFruits & veggies drinks and snacks https://www.kencko.com/Follow Kelly Deen https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellydeen/Done-for-you conversion rate optimization service storetester.com/Revolutionize your inventory and fulfillment process portless.com/If you're enjoying the show, we'd love it if you left Honest Ecommerce a review on Apple PodcastsChase Clymer with Kelly Deen. It makes a huge impact on the success of the podcast, and we love reading every one of your reviews!

To support the show and gain access to the full Weekender episode on Fridays like this one, as well as live shows and exclusive analysis, head over to Patreon and become a patron. Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the revelations revealed in the court filings of Jack Smith in Donald Trump's Jan 6th case - with more insights into Trump's state of mind that prove legally damning. There's more fallout from the debate as JD Vance has been able to rehab his image in the wake of nice guy Tim Walz not going after him aggressively. And they finish on the latest with Israel's aggression towards Hezbollah and the striking dock workers who are putting pressure on the Presidential Race.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Scott Becker is joined by I. Naya Kehayes, Partner and ASC Practice Leader at ECG Management Consultants, Kelley Blair, CEO of nimble solutions, and Tim Fuchs, Chief Development Officer at nimble solutions. Together, they dive into the evolving business landscape of ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), managed care contracting, and key trends such as ASC growth, joint ventures with health systems, and the increasing complexity of revenue cycle management.

What does it mean to stay nimble as a father? In today's episode, Corey Peters offers his perspective and will push you to break out of your comfort zone to make a difference for your community. Plus, you'll discover one simple question that can transform your relationship with your kids.    Key Takeaways   Ask your kids, “What kind of dad do you want me to be?” Celebrate a lot; coach a little.  Listen to God's nudge to move beyond your own comfort and bring comfort to others. Basketballs are a love language spoken by all children.  A simple way to get started is to go to a gas station in a rough area and just pray.   Corey Peters   Corey Peters is a coach, teacher, and father of two living in Iowa. He is passionate about helping to build better men who step up for their wives, children, and community in the name of Jesus. Corey and his wife, Michelle, have been married for 25 years.    Key Quotes   34:27 - "You've got to know that you're forgiven and that Jesus is a loving Father, that loves you at your worst and that He's there for your worst and He's picking you up, not kicking you out." 35:48 - So, loving the wife, I would say is the first. Just being real. Telling your kids you don't know. Being truthful with them. Try not to mold them into something they aren't. Trying to push your image to who they are, but trying to pull out what God says they are. Coach them up. Love them up."   Links from Today's Conversation   Apply to join the Fall 2024 DadAwesome Accelerator Cohort: Email awesome@dadawesome.org to learn more   Somebody Died For You DA+3 Group Guides (2024 Summer Series) 333 | Betting on Yourself, Relearning How to Parent, and Doing Hard Things (Bryan Byrd: Part 1) 334 | Heroic Consistency, Getting Hungry for God, and Being a Safe Container for Grief (Bryan Byrd: Part 2)   Connect with dadAWESOME   Make a Donation to dadAWESOME Join the dadAWESOME Prayer Team Receive weekly encouragement by texting "dad" to 651-370-8618

Hey Pot Heads! In this weeks episode of Talking Pot Heads, we're stirring up the world of cannabis concentrates. We discuss how to make them, the differences between extracts, and how budtenders can guide customers in their dabbing methods. With special guests former budtender Brenna Saldaña and marketing Queen of Extractioneering Razia Hayden, the conversation explores the intricacies of extraction methods, solvent vs. solventless processes, and the different textures and styles found in today's market. They emphasize the importance of budtender education, quality products, and avoiding misconceptions around extraction techniques. Listeners will also hear personal anecdotes, expert insights, and practical advice for navigating the cannabis concentrate landscape, like be careful dabbing CRC cuz it could burn your eyeball!! Thanks so much to this episode's sponsors! First up, shout out to Veriheal for sponsoring this season of Talking Pot Heads! If you need a medical marijuana card, Veriheal can connect you to cannabis-friendly doctors in your state. Visit them at Veriheal.com! And another huge shout out to Nimble Distro, one of Oregon's leading cannabis wholesale distributors. With a mission to do well and do good, Nimble exists to repair the damage caused by the War on Drugs. Their brands span all product categories and reach every inch of Oregon. Check out their fabulous brands, like Broomsticks, Kites, Orchid, Oshihana, SheBang!, and Joy Bombs in Oregon dispensaries. If you're an Oregon cannabis brand seeking a partner to manage your distribution, contact Nimble at nimbledistro.com! Enter in our giveaway with Cool Smoke! Check out the pinned posts on Instagram and Tiktok or sign up for our email list to win! Don't forget to share this episode with friends, coworkers, and your favorite budtenders! ⁠⁠⁠Download our Episode 11 FREEBIE here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Root Knowledge: A Budtender's Guide to Cannabis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get your educational Terpene coloring book here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Take Root Training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Take Root Training on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Take Root Training on TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chronic Gals on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Talking Pot Heads on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit Veriheal for your medical marijuana card Get your own 2-piece Wood Pipe Smoking Kit from Cool Smoke To listen to the full episode and stay up to date with Talking Pot Heads, subscribe on Youtube, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sign up for our email newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Don't miss out on the valuable insights and educational freebie downloadables provided by the hosts and their expert guests.x Check out our collection of educational coloring books at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TakeRootTraining.com/collections/all! Alright pot heads, keep learning and keep growing! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talkingpotheads/support

In this episode, I talk about the 1-4 person business, why traditional business is losing to the individual and modern business world, why planning is guessing, workaholism is not a virtue, making tiny decisions daily, working more efficiently, not paying attention to competitors, avoiding artificial growth and more.Follow me on Instagram @mattgottesmanJump on my weekly texts for the soul here 480-530-7352My writing mattgottesman.substack.com → Apparel (The Niche is You™) - Designs by me - thenicheisyou.com→ Recommended Book List - CLICK HEREFREE WORKSHOPS:→ Need MORE clarity? - Here's the FREE… 6 Days to Clarity Workshop - clarity for your time, energy, money, creativity, work & play→ Need MORE focus? - Here's our FREE Goal Planning Workshop 1-page templates for focus, priorities & defining clear, actionable next steps→ Need MORE money? - Here's our FREE Get Paid For Your Genius Workshop - steps to align your value with what you get paidMASTERCLASSES:→ Write, Design, Build: Content Creator Studio & OS - Growing the niche of you, your audience, reach, voice, passion & incomeCOMMUNITIES:→ Need a CREW to run with? - Join our… Build 1 Thing Creator Community (Weekly Live Coaching & Monthly Workshops) - Get unstuck, avoid burnout, hack habits, create & execute fluidly… accountability & growth group for artists, creatives and entrepreneurs.OTHER RELATED EPISODES:Your Commitment to the Idea Needs to Far Outweigh the Validation for Doing It Apple: https://apple.co/4e7u5XVSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3z7FhoA

"Nimble. A Guardian stays committed to their customer while balancing what is most important: God, family, life, and work."Robert Frehafer, the founder and owner of Guardian Roofing and Siding, is back on the show today to finish up our series on the inversion of the Guardian values.  We are focusing on the letter "N" today which stands for "Nimble" and we're looking at what it means to be nimble's opposite.  We are touching on faith, keeping true to yourself and your word, completing the tasks you set out to accomplish, and the role of wisdom and seeking knowledge from sources outside of yourself.  There is a reason Robert is a staple on the show and we think you'll understand why after this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

In this episode of The Relatable Success Story, we sit down with Celeste Shoot, Co-Founder of Nimble Technology Partners, a staffing agency that specializes in finding top talent and creating people-centric solutions for today's tech market. Celeste shares the story behind the founding of Nimble, including the pivotal moments that sparked its creation and how she navigated the risks and challenges of entrepreneurship. We delve into her motivations for entering the staffing industry, the lessons she's learned along the way, and what it's really like to balance the demands of running a business. Plus, Celeste opens up about the wins and losses that have shaped Nimble's journey over the past 1.5 years. This episode is packed with insights for anyone looking to understand the real-life highs and lows of starting a business.

This is The Digital Story Podcast #960, August 13, 2024. Today's theme is "Roof Top Camping and Nimble Photography." I'm Derrick Story. Opening Monologue As I wandered through the campgrounds during my latest outing, I noticed some very impressive encampments that I'm sure required plenty of manpower to set up. Being the Nimble Photographer that I am, I prefer a lighter touch, which leaves me more time for photography and campfire gazing. In this week's show I talk about the TentBox Go RTT, roll out awnings, portable fire rings and more. Time saved in camp leads to more photography. I hope you enjoy the show. thenimblephotographer.com, click the box next to Donating a Film Camera, and let me know what you have. In your note, be sure to include your shipping address. Affiliate Links - The links to some products in this podcast contain an affiliate code that credits The Digital Story for any purchases made from B&H Photo and Amazon via that click-through. Depending on the purchase, we may receive some financial compensation. Red River Paper - And finally, be sure to visit our friends at Red River Paper for all of your inkjet supply needs. See you next week! You can share your thoughts at the TDS Facebook page, where I'll post this story for discussion.

Welcome to season 2 of Church Chat, the show that has the conversations about ministry you wish you were having. Today we're talking to Steve Anderson, Pastor of Student Ministries at Mountain View Community Church, about how podcasting has made him a better youth pastor, the isolation of ministry, longevity in ministry, the evergreen needs of students, maintaining a vibrant relationship with your spouse, finding good team members, how to get along with your senior leader and more! Steve Anderson is a youth ministry veteran of nearly 30-years, and has been at Mountain View Community Church since 2000! He is a graduate of Grove City College and Denver Seminary, where he received his MDiv with an emphasis in Youth and Family Studies. After many years of raising their own teens, Steve and his wife, Karen, are now the proud parents of three young men. Steve loves to read great books, binge watch good shows, and play golf, basketball, or tennis. Born and raised in Western PA, he bleeds black and gold and is a passionate fan of all Pittsburgh sports. He's also the founder and co-host of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast. Steve's spiritual passion is helping teenagers discover their place in God's amazing story and raising up the next generation of leaders. Connect with Steve: InstagramBlogPodcast Mentioned In This Episode: Derek Hodne, Ryan Bailey, and Tony Hunt episodes of Church Chat.Youth Ministry Sherpas: Coast to Coast5 of The Best Leadership Podcasts for Youth PastorsHow To Know A Person by David BrooksDaisy Jones & The SixHeavyweight podcastElectric Neck WarmerPaige Brown Listen to more Church Chat episodes. Connect with EFCA East efcaeast.comInstagramFacebook

The A-Wing; Immediately brings to mind the classic arrowhead design. Nimble, very fast and ultimately one of the most important ships in battle for the galaxy! Enjoy! Thanks to Rob LaBarre at the Adventures of Plan & Pivot show for our intro! Thanks to our commercial collaborators: Rob LaBarre from Adventures of Plan & Pivot Podcast Previous episodes we mentioned: 60 - Ralph McQuarrie 126 - Star Destroyers We have t-shirts for sale! Please visit our Etsy store for our latests designs! Start a ConverSWation with us: converswations.com converswations on twitter converswations on facebook converswations on instagram converswations linktree We are proud founding members of the Red 5 Network

00:00 The Art of Public Speaking01:26 Steve Brown's Origin Story03:01 Understanding the Business and Adding Value04:10 Building a Diverse and Inclusive Culture05:39 The Importance of Being Open-Minded and Curious09:20 The Value of Willingness in Employees12:55 Prioritizing Others and Building Trust in HR

Kate Woods, farm manager of Beetlebung Farm in Chilmark, Massachusetts, along with her partner Nick, are the co-managers of a two-acre regenerative and primarily no-till farm on the island of Martha's Vineyard. Before its current iteration, the land had a rich history in agriculture, something of which that has been important to carry on for the island community, as well as a commitment to year-round production and innovation. With only two acres, the focus is on direct retail through a farm stand, farmer's markets, and a handful of wholesale clients, plus some educational opportunities for local school children and the larger island community. On the horizon is the opening of a farm store and a bakery with a focus on the culinary creations of local island products, which is a passion of Kate's. We speak about her background, how the farm started, and her role in helping to realize a vision of a robust and nimble four-season farm with a deep passion and mission to serve the island community. Check out the folks who make the show possible... RIMOL Greenhouses quality greenhouses and high-tunnels. Johnny's Selected Seeds vegetable, flower, and cover crop seeds. Visit the Growers Library for a wealth of growing resources. BCS America for two wheel tractors + implements. ... and, as always, our work is powered by the individual growers who support us every month over at patreon.com/notillgrowers. You can pick up a copy of The Living Soil Handbook if you don't have one already, as well as a No-Till Growers hat or other merch, check out our YouTube channel, and you can ask you questions or share your insights into ecological market gardening on our free growers forum at notillgrowers.community.chat

Kate Woods, farm manager of Beetlebung Farm in Chilmark, Massachusetts, along with her partner Nick, are the co-managers of a two-acre regenerative and primarily no-till farm on the island of Martha's Vineyard. Before its current iteration, the land had a rich history in agriculture, something of which that has been important to carry on for the island community, as well as a commitment to year-round production and innovation. With only two acres, the focus is on direct retail through a farm stand, farmer's markets, and a handful of wholesale clients, plus some educational opportunities for local school children and the larger island community. On the horizon is the opening of a farm store and a bakery with a focus on the culinary creations of local island products, which is a passion of Kate's. We speak about her background, how the farm started, and her role in helping to realize a vision of a robust and nimble four-season farm with a deep passion and mission to serve the island community. Check out the folks who make the show possible... RIMOL Greenhouses quality greenhouses and high-tunnels. Johnny's Selected Seeds vegetable, flower, and cover crop seeds. Visit the Growers Library for a wealth of growing resources. BCS America for two wheel tractors + implements. ... and, as always, our work is powered by the individual growers who support us every month over at patreon.com/notillgrowers. You can pick up a copy of The Living Soil Handbook if you don't have one already, as well as a No-Till Growers hat or other merch, check out our YouTube channel, and you can ask you questions or share your insights into ecological market gardening on our free growers forum at notillgrowers.community.chat

"A Guardian stays committed to the customer while balancing what is most important: God, family, life, and work. Nimble."Robert Frehafer is the founder and owner of Guardian Roofing & Siding and he's back today to finish up our series on the values of Guardian and today's letter is "N".  The "N" in Guardian stands for nimble and that is exactly what we're chatting about on this episode!  Jay and Robert discuss Robert's approach to encouraging his sales team to think more broadly about the values of the company, the balancing act it takes to keeping God, family, life, and work in good order, and committing to those four pillars of the Guardian values.  If you've listened to this entire series then you no doubt have gotten so much from Robert and the values his company holds dearest.  This episode is sure to be no different and we hope you've enjoyed all of these conversations with Robert Frehafer.

The World Race Grand Prix is so close to beginning, and for it our heroes have finally answered the greatest mystery that has left fans on the edge of their seats: what does 5D's stand for? Watching: Episodes 96-97 (S2 E31-32) of Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's Audrey | Dan | Max | Sarah Edited by Dan Twitter | cohost | Discord | YouTube Support the show on Patreon! A Noise Space Podcast

Matthew Sutika is an award-winning entrepreneur and business owner in the multifamily insurance sector. As an investor himself, Matthew founded Nimble to offer a unique approach to commercial coverage. With years of industry experience, Nimble provides support for every stage of the real estate journey.Support the Show.https://www.buzzsprout.com/1187780/supporters/newFollow Rama on socials!LinkedIn | Meta | Twitter | Instagram|YoutubeConnect to Rama Krishnahttps://calendly.com/rama-krishna/ E-mail: info@ushacapital.comWebsite: www.ushacapital.comRegister for Multifamily AP360 - 2024 Capital Raising virtual conference - https://multifamilyap360.mykajabi.com/capitalRaisingTo find out more about partnering or investing in a multifamily deal: email: info@ushacapital.com

Want to shoot scenes of your feature film on a GoPro? Want to edit it on the couch next to your dog? That's exactly what the DP and Editor of the film, A House is Not a Disco, did and the results were fantastic! You don't have to have high-end tech or complicated processes to create your film. You just need an open mind and a passion for the story you are telling. In today's episode, No Film School's GG Hawkins speaks with cinematographer Eric Schleicher and editor Blake Pruitt to discuss: How Eric and Blake landed on this film Why the sound designer had to create sound effects  Having everything outlined and organized in a Google Doc What gave the film a kaleidoscopic structure  Asking for consent to film party scenes  Keeping the operating team small during production Matchframing - what it is and why it's so helpful in the edit Challenges during the shoot and the edit The beauty of not having a production company fund the film Making the space to do projects you're interested in Memorable Quotes “I'm not one to kill myself for a job. Even a dream project, I don't want to work more than 8 hours a day on this.” [10:24] “It's more PBS doc than this high-end streamer doc that is out there right now.” [16:22] “You got an idea? Grab your camera. Shoot what you need.” [39:27] “Be open to unexpected things happening, but also have boundaries.” [45:47] Mentioned A House Is Not a Disco Fire Island    Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web https://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter  https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube  https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Send us an email with questions or feedback: podcast@nofilmschool.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Kelly Blair, CEO of nimble solutions, as she sits down with Andy Ball, Executive Director for ASC Operations at Cedars Sinai, to delve into the latest trends in ambulatory surgery centers and the critical role of payer partnerships. Recorded live at Becker's 21st Annual Spine Orthopedic and Pain Management Driven ASC Conference, this episode covers the challenges and innovations driving the ASC landscape today. Tune in for key insights on how to navigate reimbursement complexities and enhance operational efficiencies.This episode is sponsored by nimble solutions.

Join Kelly Blair, CEO of nimble solutions, as she sits down with Andy Ball, Executive Director for ASC Operations at Cedars Sinai, to delve into the latest trends in ambulatory surgery centers and the critical role of payer partnerships. Recorded live at Becker's 21st Annual Spine Orthopedic and Pain Management Driven ASC Conference, this episode covers the challenges and innovations driving the ASC landscape today. Tune in for key insights on how to navigate reimbursement complexities and enhance operational efficiencies.This episode is sponsored by nimble solutions.

In this episode (50:25) Join us for an exciting episode where Sarah, Esteban, and Jennifer interview Cynthia Hornor about the big win with her remarkable dog, Nimble, the first 12″ overall champion at the prestigious Masters Agility Championship at Westminster. You Will Learn Insights into how competitors felt about the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show venue. Detailed discussion on the design of the agility courses at Westminster. Cynthia's strategy and approach to navigating the event with Nimble and Truant (last year's overall champion). Why this was one of the best broadcasts ever for an agility event. Reasons why Nimble, as the overall winner, has garnered extra attention from the national media, from the New York Times to the Wall Street Journal. Mentioned/Related Westminster Special: Mutt Hysteria (Catching Up With Stacey and Roo!)

A couple is growing their family by adopting all five siblings who grew up in foster care together. Nimble – a mixed-breed dog – made history and a rescue mutt stole hearts at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. A street librarian is getting creative to increase access to free books for kids in Baltimore. A family outing turned into a rare fossil find of a brand-new species that existed right after the dinosaurs went extinct. Plus, could handbags made with bacteria help clean up the fashion industry? For some more goodness on Saturdays, sign up for CNN's The Good Stuff newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, we are joined by two leaders from nimble solutions, Kelley Blair, the Chief Executive Officer & Tim Fuchs, the Chief Sales Officer. Kelley & Tim share insights into their background & nimble solutions today, ASC & revenue cycle trends they are keeping an eye on, what they are most excited about going […]

In this episode, we are joined by two leaders from nimble solutions, Kelley Blair, the Chief Executive Officer & Tim Fuchs, the Chief Sales Officer. Kelley & Tim share insights into their background & nimble solutions today, ASC & revenue cycle trends they are keeping an eye on, what they are most excited about going forward in 2024, and more.

This week Hayden and Brendan review all the commons and rares for the upcoming limited set Part the Mistviel; Each card gets a rating from A to D. A is the best of the best, these cards are ones that will be the focal point of your deck in limited and have an impact more so then any other card in a game. You might think of these as “bombs” in FAB context these are auto includes, things that make you want to actively pursue the class if they are class specific - Think Refraction Bolters, Enlightened Strike, Crippling Crush, Heartened Cross strap, Drone of Brutality, Soul Reaping, V of the Vanguard, Awakening. These cards won't necessarily stand alone and win you the game, but could swing a turn, gain massive advantage,help initiate a massive pivot turn, create huge setup situations and/or allow other cards to shine because of them. UPR would be Fyendals fighting spirit, Sash of Sandikai, Red Brothers. OUTSIDERS - Death Touch Red, Infectious Host Red, Lace with Bloodrot, Shake Down, Mechanical Strength, Hydraulic Press, Torque Tuned, Bare Fangs Red, Good Time Chapeau, Prized Galea With the right combination of attack reactions and attack actions Refraction Bolters can be pivotal in a huge double weapon attack turn to push damage and get a dawnblade counter, or even kill the opponent. Without it you need another card to get that go again effect. Soul reaping can for example paired with strong blood debt cards and perhaps a 2nd go again source deliver a massive pivot turn. B's are above average role players, and cards important to an overall strategy for any given hero, or in the form of a generic. These cards could also be super efficient, above rate cards or even cards that can support maximising your A's - examples would be Take Flight red, Warmongers Recital, Gallantry Gold, Sink Below red, Snatch, Scar for a Scar, Goliath Gauntlets, Disable Blue, Salvage Shot Red, Plunder Run red, Turn Timber, Bramble Spark and Ball Lightning Embermaw Cenapai red, Mounting Anger Red, Aether hail blue and red. OUTSIDERS: Red Twin Twisters, Infecting Shot Red, Infect Red, Junkyard Dog, Out Pace, Evo Charging Rods, Wild Ride red and yellow, raw meat, stonewall impasse, concuss red C's are your true role players, they will make up most of your deck and support your overall plan, provide good resources, help defensively or be an OK attack, or support action. These are cards like Ghostly Visit, Smash with Big Tree, Cross the Line, Brandish red, Come to Fight red and blue, Cadaverous Contraband, Sink Below yellow, Throttle red, Scalding Rain red and blue, Smash Instinct Yellow, Debilitate blue, Surging Strike red, Shock Striker,Frost Fang, Earthlore Surge, Brain Freeze Blue, Dust Runner outlaw, Miragi. OUTSIDERS: Sedate Red, Surging Strike Red, Skybound Shot red, or spire sniping blue, Dumpster Dive, hadron collider, Test of Strength, Agile Engagment, Wage Vigor yellow D's are the cards you want to play as little of as possible, pure filler with no real upside, these cards don't do much and are often only in the deck to make up numbers as resources or a card to defend with. Examples are Seek Horizon Yellow, Frontline scout, Memorial Ground, Outmuscle Yellow, Nimble strike blue, Wounded Blow yellow, Sharpen Steel blue, Head Jab yellow, Emerging Power yellow, Bloodspill Invocation blue, Rejuvenate Blue, Chill to the Bone Yellow Yellow brain freeze, yellow sand cover, rebellious rush, liquefy at the minus end OUTSIDERS: Bleed out yellow, Blue brush off, Spinning wheel kick blue, Cognition field yellow, Zero to Fiffty, Evo Buzz Hive, Adrenaline rush, bare fangs blue, yellow performance bonus Set up grade - we will also give some cards set up grades, so a grade but contingent only on getting the right supporting build to see this card realise its full potential in a limited deck. Examples would be Overload red, Rise above, Glisten to an extent, Tear Limb from Limb, Moon Wish & Sun Kiss in Limited Kano, Maximum Velocity, Hurricane Technique, Tome of Fyendal, Channel Thundersteppe, Embolden Sigil permafrost, Phoenix Form, OUTSIDERS: Bonds of Ancestry, Amplifying Arrow, Toxicity (to an extent), Smash and Grab, Overload Script, Rising speed, trade in red Sideboard Grade - Pure SB card with a grade, Blinding Beam, Eclipse Existence, Ray of Hope, Talisman of Dousing, Cold Wave Blue, Sow Tomorrow Red and Rites of Replenishment, Sigil of Protection, Singe OUTSIDERS: yellow infectious host, yellow peace of mind, Autosave Script, bad NAA maybe from HVY   Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: arsenalpassfab@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H2Y8uTHZaVgxpjhnTBn6n?si=R6Uya7paT_e2HOr4n2KC-w Twitter: @BrendanAPG (Brendan) & @Fyen_Dale (Hayden) Hosts: Brendan Patrick and Hayden Dale

Welcome to another insightful episode of “The Story of a Brand” podcast. Today, we're talking with Jonathan Briggs, VP of Sales and Solutions at Nimble.ai, about the future of logistics and Nimble's groundbreaking role in artificial intelligence.    This episode is brought to you by Compass Rose Ventures and Shopline USA.  Hosted by Ramon Vela, this conversation is not just about technology; it's a journey through personal growth, industry transformation, and the innovative horizon of logistics management. Main Themes: * Personal Growth and Gratitude: Jonathan Briggs shares his heartfelt transition story to Quiet Logistics, spotlighting the crucial support from Nick Saunders and the importance of believing in one's vision. A touching reminder of the power of gratitude in the professional journey. * The AI Revolution in Logistics: Nimble.ai is at the forefront, transforming warehouse operations with AI-driven robotic systems. Ramon and Jonathan explore how these innovations make item picking and handling processes more efficient and revolutionary. * Beyond Warehouse Automation: Discover how Nimble.ai's vision extends to full automation, tackling industry challenges such as labor shortages and enhancing worker satisfaction. Real-world insights from Briggs' time at UPS highlight the complexities and hurdles in logistics. * Efficiency and Scalability: The episode delves into how Nimble.ai employs closed-access grid systems, real-time reporting, and robotics to boost warehouse efficiency and scalability, especially during peak periods. * Data-Driven Decisions and Sustainability: Learn about the strategic use of data in managing business cycles, consumer behavior analysis, and the company's commitment to sustainability through recycling, reducing transportation distances, and optimizing packaging. * Regulatory Impacts and Space Optimization: The conversation touches on navigating regulatory landscapes, optimizing warehouse space, and the strategic use of robotics for growth and efficiency. * Innovative Strategies for Future Growth: Briggs discusses future plans around customer acquisition, revenue growth, and leveraging technology to solve industry challenges, including the “warehouse within a warehouse” concept for enhanced brand specificity. * Human Element and Partnership: A vital takeaway is the critical role of human involvement in technology and the essence of being a good business partner. Nimble.ai's structured planning and execution underscore their approach to logistics.   Join us on “The Story of a Brand” as we uncover the pivotal role of AI in logistics with Jonathan Briggs of Nimble.ai and get inspired by the possibilities that lie ahead in this rapidly evolving industry. Call-to-Action Jonathan invites brands to explore how Nimble.ai can revolutionize their logistics and find a competitive edge in direct-to-consumer and e-commerce operations. For more on Nimble.ai, visit: https://www.nimble.ai/ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review and give us a follow on Apple Podcast.  Your support helps us bring you more content like this! * Today's Sponsors: Compass Rose - Advisor for CPG Brands: https://compassroseventures.com/ramon/ Compass Rose is offering “no-cost” CPG advice exclusively for the Founders and CEOs featured on The Story of a Brand Show and listeners. The calendar is limited, so book your one-on-one call (a $500 Value) with the Compass Rose team today. Visit using our unique link. Shopline - An All-in-One Commerce Solution for Brands: https://www.us.shopline.com/story Shopline is offering a complimentary three-month trial when you schedule a demo. Seamlessly manage multi-channel sales, create user-friendly websites, and drive conversions with targeted marketing. Ready to streamline operations and accelerate your business? Visit our unique link.

On this episode, Linda McKissack and Dana Gentry talk with Gary Mottershead, a coach with Strategic Coach, about his book 'Nimble Future.' Gary discusses the importance of being proactive and taking calculated risks in an ever-changing world. He also explores the qualities that differentiate leaders and entrepreneurs who can see the future and adapt from those who struggle. Gary emphasizes the need for resilience and the ability to adjust sails in the face of challenges. He also shares insights on building a resilient organization and the tools he finds most valuable from Strategic Coach. Check out our Everything Life and Influence course here

Today we're going to talk about customer research, and how to do customer research in a nimble, agile way and still be incredibly effective, as well as how the practice of customer research is evolving in the age of AI. To help me discuss this topic, I'd like to welcome Todd Horvitz, Head of Insights, Business Computing and Software. Resources Get the latest news and updates on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-agile-brand/ For consulting on marketing technology, customer experience, and more visit GK5A: https://www.gk5a.com Headed to MAICON 24 - the premier marketing and AI conference? Use our discount code AGILE150 for $150 off your registration code. Register here: http://tinyurl.com/5jpwhycv Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com Shortform makes the world's best ideas more accessible, by creating high-quality book guides and summaries. We're comprehensive, detailed, and add original insights and analysis. Get a FREE trial and a 20% discount by joining through our special link: https://www.shortform.com/agile The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company