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What's the best path to decarbonization for your trucking fleet? The North American Council for Freight Efficiency is looking at the "messy middle" of alternative fuels and drivetrains for long haul in this year's Run on Less. North American Council for Freight Efficiency Executive Director Mike Roeth joins HDT Editor & Associate Publisher Deborah Lockridge to talk about NACFE's Run on Less - Messy Middle and a new definition of "long haul." * Sponsored by: Shell Multi Service Fuel Card * Battery-electric trucks, fuel efficiency, biodiesel, renewable diesel, natural gas, renewable natural gas, hydrogen for fuel cells or internal combustion engines.... what's right for YOUR trucking operation? Defining Long Haul & the “Messy Middle”Challenges with Range-Limited TechnologiesWhat is Run on Less: Messy Middle?NACFE's New Definition of Long HaulCharging Constraints in Real-World OperationsBattery Electric Trucks & High Mileage UseTotal Cost of Ownership for Electric TrucksExplaining the “Messy Middle” White PaperIndustry-Wide Challenges & OEM DecisionsRegulatory Changes & Market DynamicsGrowth in Renewable Fuels (RNG, RD, BD)Battery Tech Advancements & Fast ChargingDetails of the 2025 Run on Less Program

This week's guest is Mike Roeth, Executive Director of the North American Council for Freight Efficiency or NACFE.  NACFE has been around for over 15 years - originating from a workshop run by the Rocky Mountain Institute in 2009.  Their objective is to drive the development and adoption of efficiency enhancing, environmentally beneficial, and cost-effective technologies, services, and operational practices in the movement of goods across North America.  Mike has been leading NACFE in these efforts pretty much since its inception.  In the conversation, Mike discusses the concept of the “Messy MIddle” - a term that NACFE introduced to the industry.  The Messy Middle is the period between the trucking industry transitioning from a well established and known technology (that would be diesel internal combustion engines) to a future technology (zero emission battery electric vehicles).  Major technology transitions are never simple or clean, and NACFE recognizes this and analyzes how different powertrain technologies (to include Renewable diesel, Biodiesel, Natural Gas, Green Hydrogen, and battery electric) can be employed to bridge this middle ground.   In the podcast, Mike discusses how different trucking operations (payload, duty cycle, required range) are better suited to different powertrain technologies, highlights the challenges and hurdles to the adoption of these powertrain technologies, and outlines the roles that the various stakeholders play.

Guests: Heather Duffy, Shell; Kevin Otto and Mike Roeth, North American Council for Freight Efficiency Topic: The Shell Starship is getting a bit long in the tooth but it still provides useable data for fleets to squeeze extra fuel and freight efficiency Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drew Barnes and Heather Sebben of the North American Council of Automotive Teachers discuss what NACAT is and how it serves the automotive industry. They are approaching their 50th anniversary of operation and plan to celebrate it at their annual conference this summer.

In this episode, the team at FenderBenders, a sibling publication to Ratchet+Wrench covering the collision repair sector, speaks to Drew Barnes and Heather Sebben of North American Council of Automotive Teachers. They're going to talk about what NACAT is and how it serves automotive. They're reaching their 50th anniversary of operation and will celebrate that at their annual conference this summer.

Paul sits with Mike Roeth of the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) to discuss the current state of trucking and how that industry is decarbonizing. Although trucks only account for 5-10% of the vehicles on the road, they contribute up to a quarter of the transportation sector's greenhouse gas emissions.But whereas challenges remain to fully decarbonize long haul, heavy duty trucking, Mike and Paul dig into the different use cases and opportunities that the industry has to electrify existing vehicles today.If you want to hear the entirety of Paul's interview with Mike, visit More Than Eight Minutes.For further reference:Mike RoethNorth American Council for Freight EfficiencyCalstart - Medium and Heavy Duty EV Deployment: Data CollectionFollow Paul on LinkedIn.

Have you ever considered adopting a child from foster care? Check out our interview with Erica Jourdan, the Founder of Adoption Options Consulting, where she provides support to families looking to adopt older children from foster care. She is also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA) at Flourish Counseling and Wellness. And Angelica Jones, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and the Intensive Service Foster Care Recruiter and Trainer at Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services in Los Angeles. She is a current foster parent and has experience working with prospective and adoptive parents in the foster care program.In this episode, we cover:What are the different ways to adopt from foster care? (adopting children whose parental rights have already been terminated or adopting a child who you have been fostering when their parental rights are terminated)What types of kids are available for adoption from foster care? Age, gender, race, sibling group?Is adopting a very young child or baby from foster care possible?What are the special needs that these children might have? Trauma, prenatal exposure, ADHD, etc.Can you adopt a child from foster care across state lines?What should prospective parents think about when considering different ages of children to adopt?What should prospective parents think about when considering a sibling group for adoption?How to find children currently available for adoption?  AdoptUSKids, State Heart Galleries, Wendy's Wonderful KidsWhat are the basic differences between adopting and fostering in foster care?Who can adopt from foster care?Can singles men and women adopt from foster care?Can LGBTQ+ parents adopt?What are the education requirements? Do you have to have graduated from high school, or college?Can you adopt if you have a criminal background?Do you have to own your own home?Do you have to make a certain amount of money in order to adopt from foster care?How much does it cost to adopt from foster care?Is an adoption subsidy usually available?Medicaid is usually available.What happens if you think the child might have problems in the future due to things, such as prenatal exposure, but is not currently showing any issues due to age? (if you have questions, contact Families Rising (Formerly known as NACAC, North American Council on. Adoptable Children))How does the Adoption Tax Credit apply to adoptions from foster care?What is the process for someone wanting to adopt from foster care?Home study requirements?How much education or training is required?Do you have to use the state agency or can you use a private agency? What is the difference between the two? Does it depend on what state you live in?What are some questions to ask when choosing an agency?How to transition a child into your home for adoption (if you aren't the foster parent) in the most child-centric way?Post-adoption contact or openness with birth parents, siblings, or birth grandparents.This podcast is produced by www.CreatingaFamily.org. We are a national non-profit with the mission to strengthen and inspire adoptive, foster & kinship parents and the professionals who support them. Creating a Family brings you the following trauma-informed, expert-based content:Support the showPlease leave us a rating or review RateThisPodcast.com/creatingafamily

Are you hoping to adopt from foster care. Don't miss this discussion of adoption subsidies with Josh Kroll, Project Coordinator for the Adoption Subsidy Resource Center at Families Rising (formerly known as the North American Council on Adoptable Children).In this episode, we cover:What are adoption subsidies?What other names are used for “adoption subsidies”? Adoption Agreements, Adoption Assistance, AAP, monthly stipend. Is there a difference between these?Who is eligible for foster care adoption subsidies?Are private adoptions eligible for adoption subsidies? What if the private adoption is of a child with special needs?Supplemental Security Income (SSI).Is there an income limit for receiving an adoption subsidy?How is the dollar amount of the subsidy determined, and by whom?Can kinship providers receive foster care adoption subsidies?What other things can be included in an adoption subsidy agreement other than a monetary monthly stipend?Does the money have to be spent directly and solely on the foster child, or can it be used to benefit the whole family or the foster child only tangentially—such as adding a bedroom so that kids don't have to share or a family vacation?What about situations where the child is either too young to be displaying needs or is not displaying needs, but the parents have reason to believe that the child will have needs as they age? How can they negotiate for future needs?How to handle adoption subsidies when you are adopting an infant with prenatal exposure to alcohol or drugs?What other type of things might be included in adoption assistance? College tuition assistance/grant/tuition waiver?How is residential treatment covered?What if you face a difficult negotiation? How can people get information about what particular states usually grant for adoption subsidies? https://nacac.org/help/adoption-assistance/How are adoption assistance/adoption subsidies handled if I'm adopting a foster child from another state?What should adoptive parents do if they believe that the adoption subsidy that is being offered is not enough?Resources:Families Rising  (formerly NACAC) Josh Kroll contact info:800-470-6665  ext 115joshk@nacac.orgNdrn.orgThis podcast is produced by www.CreatingaFamily.org. We are a national non-profit with the mission to strengthen and inspire adoptive, foster & kinship parents and the professionals who support them. Creating a Family brings you the following trauma-informed, expert-based content:Weekly podcastsWeekly articles/blog postsResource pages on all aspects of family buildingPlease leave us a rating or review RateThisPodcast.com/creatingafamilySupport the showPlease leave us a rating or review RateThisPodcast.com/creatingafamily

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency recently ran its "Run on Less" event with a focus completely on battery-electric vehicles. What did it show? Its executive director Mike Roeth joins John Kingston to talk about it. Follow the Drilling Deep Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency recently ran its "Run on Less" event with a focus completely on battery-electric vehicles. What did it show? Its executive director Mike Roeth joins John Kingston to talk about it. Follow the Drilling Deep Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transport Topics is the news leader in trucking and freight transportation. Today's daily briefing includes news about the North American Council for Freight Efficiency's latest Run on Less program, the Federal Trade Commission going after Amazon.com again, and Volvo Group's proposal for appointing a new chairman in 2024.

Max and Francie sit down to discuss the Run On Less event by the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) featuring real-life, independent testing of Tesla Semi trucks. We discuss what data and results came from the event so far, which expectations were exceeded, what challenges remain, and what must happen to make EV semis a typical and reliable part of the economy. Find us on all of these places:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com#teslasemi #ev #evcharging Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

00:00:00 Intro 00:03:07 Kyle heat stresses Kia EV6 GT with Autobahn and DC fast charging 00:10:34 Tesla Model 3 burns on the highway after apparently hitting some road debris 00:25:39 Peugeot E-3008 debuts as the first vehicle on the Stellantis STLA Medium platform 00:40:45 an all-new Hyundai Kona Electric officially debuts in the US 00:54:05 Tesla Semi and a number of other assorted commercial trucks taking part in the North American Council for Freight Efficiency's (NACFE) Run On Less program (www.runonless.com) 01:02:22 Honda Motocompacto debuts as a last-mile vehicle that pairs with electric Honda SUVs 01:08:34 Volkwagen ID.X concept 01:12:59 Tom's review of the Tesla Universal Wall Connector 01:43:22 European Commission is investigating whether to impose tariffs to protect EU automakers from cheaper Chinese EV imports it says benefit from state subsidies

Join us for a beautiful conversation with adoptee mother, Astrid Castro and daughter, Maya Papaya Castro Dabbeni. They generously share about their tremendous love and bond, and shed light on how intergenerational trauma and painful legacies of adoption have affected their relationship, perspectives, and behaviors. We also discuss the importance of mirroring and how unique it is for adoptees and children of adoptees; their unique birth family reunion story; birth language acquisition within adoptee families; creating adoption fluency; and moving from isolation as adoptees into community together with our children.    https://www.adoptionmosaic.com/Astrid Castro BioAstrid  Castro (she/her/hers) is the founder and CEO of  Adoption  Mosaic. Adoption Mosaic is a BIPOC adoptee, woman-led business that seeks to build an inviting adoption conscious community by providing innovative adoptee-centered programs and support.Including a monthly virtual panel series called We the Experts: Adoptee Speaker Series. Astrid has a degree in sociology with an emphasis in adoption. For twenty plus years, she has traveled the country to lead youth groups, present workshops on  transracial parenting, talking with children about adoption, and various other workshops focusing on adoption. Prior to creating Adoption Mosaic, Astrid worked in both the private and public sectors of various adoption organizations such as the Oregon Post Adoption Resource Center (ORPARC), Holt International and Rocky Mountain Adoption Exchange.Astrid co-authored Adoption in the Movies, which takes the reader on a guided tour of 27 movies and documentaries that are ‘dripping with adoption' which are asking  questions that encourage viewers to engage in ongoing dialogue and discussion. She also developed an innovative, evidence-based, 27-minute training DVD titled, Adoptive Parent Training:Developing Communication Skills. The training demonstrates how adoptive parents can communicate openly and honestly with family, friends and especially children. Astrid is a former member of the board of directors of the North American Council on Adoptable Children, the author of many articles on the subject of adoption and contributed a chapter to the book Parenting as Adoptees. Astrid's personal experiences as an adoptee, a woman of color, and growing up in  a white family and community, fuel her professional path to helping others. Astrid  is aware of the benefit  of post-adoption services for individuals and their families  and seeks to bring these services to the adoption community. Her life-long interest  in adoption is rooted in her own adoption at the age of four from Colombia (along  with her older sister). Astrid has been in reunion with her birth family in Colombia since December 2011. Read about Astrid's journey of searching and finding her birth mother in The Oregonian. When Astrid is not working she loves to spend time with family, friends and  enjoying the adventures of life as the mama of an amazing daughter.Maya Papaya Castro Dabbeni BioMaya has grown up hearing and talking about adoption as a child of an adoptee. She is biracial, Colombian and Italian, as well as trilingual, Italian, Spanish and English. At a young age, Maya was a driving force in finding her maternal birth family. To this day, she is still uncovering connections to her Colombian roots, in addition to exploring how generational trauma and epigenetics affect children of adoptees. Maya is excited to share her experience of being a "child of an adoptee" and to bring this topic to light. Maya is currently a third year student at San Jose State University majoring in International Business with a double minor in Spanish and Italian.Co-Hosts: Nari Baker & Robyn ParkMusic: Mike Marlatt & Paul GulledgeEditing: Federico aka mixinghacksArtwork: Dalhe KimListen on: iTunes & SpotifyInstagram: @laboroflovepodcastVenmo: @laboroflovepodcast

As the build out of infrastructure for electric passenger vehicles gets underway, another segment of transportation is just starting down the road to electrification: heavy duty trucks. It's one of the hard-to-decarbonize parts of our economy. Right now, nearly all long-haul trucks run on fossil fuels. And if we continue with business as usual, freight will become the highest-emitting part of the transportation sector by 2050. That's why seven states, led by California, have mandated that an increasing number of zero-emission trucks be sold between now and 2035. What does the road to zero emissions trucking look like?  Guests:  Ray Minjares, Heavy-Duty Vehicles Program Director, International Council on Clean Transportation  Mike Roeth, Executive Director, North American Council for Freight Efficiency Chris Shimoda, Senior Vice President, California Trucking Association Adam Browning, Executive VP, Forum Mobility Rudy Diaz, CEO, Hight Logistics This episode features a freelance piece from Emily Cohen in Wyoming on trucker views on EVs For show notes and related links, visit https://www.climateone.org/audio/road-zero-emissions-trucking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the build out of infrastructure for electric passenger vehicles gets underway, another segment of transportation is just starting down the road to electrification: heavy duty trucks. It's one of the hard-to-decarbonize parts of our economy. Right now, nearly all long-haul trucks run on fossil fuels. And if we continue with business as usual, freight will become the highest-emitting part of the transportation sector by 2050. That's why seven states, led by California, have mandated that an increasing number of zero-emission trucks be sold between now and 2035. What does the road to zero emissions trucking look like?  Guests:  Ray Minjares, Heavy-Duty Vehicles Program Director, International Council on Clean Transportation  Mike Roeth, Executive Director, North American Council for Freight Efficiency Chris Shimoda, Senior Vice President, California Trucking Association Adam Browning, Executive VP, Forum Mobility Rudy Diaz, CEO, Hight Logistics This episode features a freelance piece from Emily Cohen in Wyoming on trucker views on EVs For show notes and related links, visit https://www.climateone.org/audio/road-zero-emissions-trucking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guests: Mike Roeth, executive director, North American Council for Freight Efficiency Ken Marko, Fleet Sustainability Senior Manager, U.S. Foods Topic: The North American Council for Freight Efficiency's Run on Less program is a form of truth test for how well trucks can perform at their best. Two years of focus on electric trucks is revealing the good and bad in the transition from diesel power. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this edition of the Overdrive Radio podcast, drop in with three operators for a panel discussion held at the Mid-America Trucking Show last month. The discussion was aimed at showing all the ways these three have done what once might have been unthinkable -- get to, and pass, the 10-miles-per-gallon mark in a Class 8 tractor-trailer hauling freight. They included a man longtime Overdrive readers will well be familiar with -- 2007 Overdrive Trucker of the Year Henry Albert, running independent and as a longtime participant in Freightliner's Run Smart program real-world-testing new truck and diesel technologies built toward boosting efficiencies. Albert was joined by owner-operator Joel Morrow and driver Clark Reed, the latter also part of the longtime Freightliner initiative. The trio fielded questions from Mike Roeth, a leader with the North American Council for Freight Efficiency: http://nacfe.org (As Roeth notes in the podcast, Albert, Morrow and Reed were all part of NACFE's initial Run on Less campaign in 2017 -- find more about that and subsequent Run on Less efforts via https://runonless.com/ ) Questions centered on 10 different areas of fuel-economy improvement possibility, all to show how they add up to hitting that 10-mpg mark. Among what you'll hear about: Aerodynamics, of course, at which owner-operator Henry Albert has certainly excelled. Manufacturers' big strides in engine downspeeding, which yields maintenance dividends in the end for those persnickety emissions systems. Automated manual transmissions to help in the cruise RPM adjustments that come with significant downspeeding. 6x2 configurations, mechanical drag reduction generally, idling, speed, route planning, and much more. Think you can't get there? Think again -- with the right practices, and the right equipment, as these and other operators have shown, it's certainly possible. How owner-operator Steve Kron got there, for instance: in a 2001 International no less: https://www.overdriveonline.com/overdrive-extra/article/15295717/how-steve-kron-took-his-2001-international-above-10-mpg

Truck Tech explores the ready-or-not state of electric truck charging with a look at the North American Council for Freight Efficiency's Run on Less Electric Depot program. What will it take to charge 15 or more trucks with behind-the-fence infrastructure?Follow the Truck Tech PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows

Are you planning on claiming the Adoption Tax Credit when you file your taxes this year? If so, this is the podcast for you! We talk with two of the top experts in the US on the Adoption Tax Credit: Becky Wilmoth, an Enrolled Agent and Adoption Tax Credit Specialist with Bill's Tax Service, and Josh Kroll, the Adoption Subsidy Resource Center coordinator at the North American Council on Adoptable Children (NACAC).In this episode, we cover:What is the Adoption Tax Credit for adoption being claimed on 2022 federal taxes?How to advocate for refundability?What is a “credit” and how does it differ from a deduction or some other form of tax savings?If you get a tax refund every year, how would you use the Adoption Tax Credit?If you don't have any federal tax liability, should you still apply the credit to your federal income taxes?What types of adoptions are included or excluded? Stepparent adoption? Embryo adoption? Same-sex partner second-parent adoption? Unmarried heterosexual second-parent adoption? Surrogacy?Can you get credit for each adoption you complete even if completed in the same year? What about adopting siblings at the same time?What is a Qualified Adoption Expense for purposes of the Adoption Tax Credit 2022?When can you claim the Adoption Tax Credit?Domestic private adoptionInternational AdoptionRe-adoption in the US for international adoptionFoster Care AdoptionHow does the Adoption Tax Credit work with kinship adoptions? What if the child never was involved with foster care?Special Needs Adoption: How does the Adoption Tax Credit differ for adoptions from foster care? What does the IRS accept as proof of “special needs”?$0 subsidy agreementSpecial needs child for international adoptionCan you reclaim your expenses for an attempted adoption that did not result in a placement? How?What income level (Modified Adjusted Gross Income) is excluded from claiming the Adoption Tax Credit in 2022?How long can the credit be carried over?Are you able to amend the previous year's tax return to claim the adoption tax credit? Is the adoption tax credit something you can amend, and if so, how do you amend and how many years back?Will the Adoption Tax Credit offset self-employment tax?How does the Secure Act impact claiming the Adoption Tax Credit for 2022 taxes?What should you do if the child's Social Security Number is not available when you file?Should you use an Adoption Taxpayer Identification Number (ATIN #) if you don't have the child's social security number?How does the Adoption Tax Credit work in conjunction with employee adoption benefits? For special needs adoption?Qualified Birth or Adoption Distribution from Qualified Retirement Plan without penalty. Under Secure Act.If you adopt, can you still get the Child Tax Credit?What do you need in order to get the Child Tax Credit for your adopted child?Do you need to send to the IRS any documentation for the Adoption Tax Credit when you file your taxes? What type of documentation should you keep in your records?How to find a tax specialist knowledgeable on the Adoption Tax Credit? https://adoptiontaxcredit.orgThis podcast is produced by www.CreatingaFamily.org. We are a national non-profit with the mission to strengthen and inspire adoptive, foster & kinshipSupport the showDo you want more expert-based information? Check out our free resources at CreatingaFamily.org.

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency said fuel efficiency in Class 8 trucks participating in its annual fleet study from 2018 to 2020 remained flat at 7.24 mpg after seven previous years of 2% annual increases. The study had been on a three-year hiatus, in part because of the pandemic, and a new report was released Dec. 13. NACFE Executive Director Mike Roeth said probable reasons for the lack of an increase in fleet fuel economy the past three-plus years include companies changing their routes to more regional runs versus longer over-the-road trips. Fifteen fleets participated in the study.

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency said fuel efficiency in Class 8 trucks participating in its annual fleet study from 2018 to 2020 remained flat at 7.24 mpg after seven previous years of 2% annual increases. The study had been on a three-year hiatus, in part because of the pandemic, and a new report was released Dec. 13. NACFE Executive Director Mike Roeth said probable reasons for the lack of an increase in fleet fuel economy the past three-plus years include companies changing their routes to more regional runs versus longer over-the-road trips. Fifteen fleets participated in the study.

What is the future of autonomous trucking? Has any alternative fuel pulled ahead of another in the heavy-duty space? How can truckstops and travel centers partner with fleets to help relieve the regulatory pressure of decarbonization? Mike Roeth, executive director of NACFE and Ginger Laidlaw, vice president of NATSO's Alternative Fuels Council, take a deep dive these alternative fuels questions and more in the latest episode of NATSO's The Truck Stops Here podcast. With special guests: Mike Roeth, Executive Director, NACFE and Ginger Laidlaw, Vice President, NATSO's Alternative Fuels Council Hosted by: Amy Toner, Executive Director, NATSO Foundation

It didn't seem possible. A study by ATRI showed that over 10 years, the fuel cost of operating a truck fell twice as fast as the decline in retail diesel prices during that time.But that was what the data said. On this week's Drilling Deep, host John Kingston speaks with Mike Roeth, the executive director of the North American Council for Freight Efficiency, on how long-term trends in fuel mileage could produce such a result.Also on the podcast, Kingston talks about a significant factor driving diesel prices down: the value of the dollar.Love's Truck Care & Speedco is the nation's largest preventative maintenance network over the road. With more than 1,500 maintenance bays offering light mechanical services and DOT inspections, Love's and Speedco are invested in getting drivers back on the road quickly and safely. Visit www.loves.com to learn more about our services.Follow Drilling Deep on Apple PodcastsFollow Drilling Deep on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

It didn't seem possible. A study by ATRI showed that over 10 years, the fuel cost of operating a truck fell twice as fast as the decline in retail diesel prices during that time.But that was what the data said. On this week's Drilling Deep, host John Kingston speaks with Mike Roeth, the executive director of the North American Council for Freight Efficiency, on how long-term trends in fuel mileage could produce such a result.Also on the podcast, Kingston talks about a significant factor driving diesel prices down: the value of the dollar.Follow Drilling Deep on Apple PodcastsFollow Drilling Deep on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

For more than 30 years, Rita Soronen has worked on behalf of abused, neglected and vulnerable children, providing leadership for local, state and national efforts, working to improve the juvenile justice and child welfare systems while striving to assure safe and permanent homes for North America's children.Leading the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, a national nonprofit public charity, since 2001 and the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption-Canada since 2004, Ms. Soronen works to find permanent families for the more than 135,000 waiting children in North America's foster care systems. Under her leadership, the Foundation has significantly increased its grant-making while developing strategic initiatives that act on the urgency of the issue. In 2021, the Foundation dedicated more than $40.9 million to grants and award-winning programs, such as Wendy's Wonderful Kids®, Adoption-Friendly Workplace™ and National Adoption Day. Additionally, through public service announcements, social media campaigns, articles, events, sponsorships and more, the Foundation is building awareness around the growing need for foster care adoption.Under Ms. Soronen's leadership, the Foundation created Wendy's Wonderful Kids in 2004 with seven pilot sites as a platform to engage more partners to transform failing child welfare practices and, most importantly, to aggressively find the right families for children waiting much too long to be adopted. In 2011, a rigorous, five-year national evaluation by Washington, D.C.-based Child Trends revealed that a child referred to the Wendy's Wonderful Kids program is up to three times more likely to be adopted. In 2017, with the support of the Blue Meridian Partners, the Foundation launched an aggressive, multi-year business plan to take Wendy's Wonderful Kids to scale in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. With support from the Foundation's partners and generous donors, more than 500 Wendy's Wonderful Kids recruiters have helped to find forever families for more than 12,000 children in foster care and counting across the U.S. and Canada.Prior to joining the Foundation, Ms. Soronen served as the executive director of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Franklin County. During that time, she also served as the president of the Board of Trustees of the Ohio CASA/GAL Association and led the passage of specialty license plate legislation benefiting CASA programs throughout Ohio, as well as the design and implementation of model program standards assuring the consistent application of effective advocacy for children involved in court proceedings at the local and state levels.Ms. Soronen is a nationally recognized child welfare advocate. She has testified before the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee and the Senate Caucus on Foster Youth on the importance of foster care adoption. A requested national speaker on the topics of children, the child welfare system and social innovation, Ms. Soronen has been a featured presenter at events for the Center for Adoption Support and Education, Children Need Amazing Parents, National Association of County Commissioners, the National Council for Adoption, North American Council on Adoptable Children, the Philanthropy Roundtable and at While House adoption events, among others. Ms. Soronen is a founding board member and past vice president of the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute and is a current member of the advisory board. She also serves as a member of Barco's Nightingales Foundation's advisory board and the National Court Appointed Special Advocate/Guardian ad Litem (CASA/GAL) Association for Children's board of trustees.Ms. Soronen is a founding board member and past vice president of the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute and is a current member of the advisory board. She also serves as a member of Barco's Nightingales Foundation's advisory board and the National Court Appointed Special Advocate/Guardian ad Litem (CASA/GAL) Association for Children's board of trustees. Ms. Soronen is a recipient of the Angels in Adoption Award from the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute, the National CASA Association Kappa Alpha Theta Program Director of the Year Award, the Ohio CASA/GAL Association Statewide Leadership Award and was a 2013 recipient of WSNY's 20 Outstanding Women You Should Know. She is a fellow of the Jefferson Fellowship for Executive Leadership; was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Community Leadership from Franklin University in 2016; was named a YWCA Woman of Achievement in 2017; was named a National Number One by the Columbus Foundation in 2018; and was honored with Smart Business Network's 2019 Smart 50 Program Award for Impact, Giving Back to the Community.A graduate of the University of Louisville, Ms. Soronen resides in Columbus, Ohio.Ms. Soronen is a member of the Forbes Nonprofit Council and shares insights regularly through articles with fellow council members. Read Ms. Soronen's latest articles.The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is the only public nonprofit charity in the United States that is focused exclusively on foster care adoption. Through its signature program, Wendy's Wonderful Kids®, the Foundation funds adoption professionals, known as recruiters, who are dedicated to finding loving, permanent homes for children waiting in foster care.The Foundation works closely with child welfare advocates and policymakers, provides free resources about foster care adoption and raises awareness through social media campaigns, public service announcements and events.More at:https://www.facebook.com/DaveThomasFoundationforAdoptionhttps://twitter.com/DTFAhttps://www.instagram.com/dtfa/https://www.youtube.com/user/DaveThomasFoundationhttps://www.davethomasfoundation.org/

An adoptive mother of two now-adult children and a former foster parent, Gayle H. Swift is also a certified coach, co-founder of  GIFT (Growing Intentional Families Together). GIFT provides family coaching before, during and after adoption, a former teacher, and former newsletter editor. As a staunch adoptee-rights activist, Gayle has presented at the North American Council on Adoptable Children (NACAC) Conference. She believes in the power of books to inform, heal, and create community.Gayle is also fifty-six year survivor of ovarian cancer, she values the blessing of family relationships. Gayle has zip-lined in Costa Rica, paraglided in Peru, hiked to the Sun Gate above the citadel of Machu Picchu, and snow-shoed in Antarctica but parenting proved to be the greatest adventure of her life.She has collaborated with her daughter, Casey A. Swift (an adoptee, media specialist, teacher, and the  2017 Teacher of the Year for her school ) on two award-winning books: ABC Adoption and Me and We're Adopted, So What? Teens Tell It Like It Is. Then, with her GIFT Family Services colleague, Sally Ankerfelt, they co-authored Reimagining Adoption: What Adoptees Seek From Families and Faith, an award-winning publication.Gayle has won six Royal Palm Literary Awards.More at:https://gaylehswift.com/Here's more about Gail's organisation from their website.At Growing Intentional Families Together, we believe that the decision to adopt a child is yours and yours alone. We know that you have what it takes to discern whether adoption is right for you. Our adoption coaches all are adoptive parents or adoptees. We are here to give you tools, insights, and behind-the-scenes information that will help you feel confident in your decision. If you currently are parenting a child through adoption, Growing Intentional Families Together stands ready to help you navigate the joys and challenges of parenting. Through it all, we are here with skilled support so your adoption journey is as successful and fulfilling as it can be.https://giftfamilyservices.com/https://www.facebook.com/GIFTFamilyServices/https://mobile.twitter.com/aboutadopting

Jayne Amelia talks with amazing, astounding and ever persistent Gay Courter.Gay Courter is the author of 7 bestselling novels with over three million copies in print worldwide including The Midwife, The Midwife's Advice, Code Ezra, River of Dreams, Flowers in the Blood, and The Girl in the Box.  Her non-fiction works include The Beansprout Book and How To Survive Your Husband's Midlife Crisis, and I Speak for this Child: True Stories of a Child Advocate, which was nominated for a Pulitizer Priz for non-fiction.  She is also a distinguished travel writer.   www.gaycourter.com  Gay has served as a volunteer in the Florida Guardian Ad Litem program since 1989 in which she acts as the court appointed advocate for neglected and abused children.  Her book about her experiences, I Speak For This Child: True Stories of a Child Advocate, brought national attention to the cause.  She has appeared on The Today Show, Good Morning America, Day One, NBC Weekend Edition, and in Newsweek, the Los Angeles Times, Christian Science Monitorand other national publications as an expert on these issues and was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize.  Gay has also received the Child Advocate of the Year award in Florida for her work as a Guardian Ad Litem, the Sharon Solomon Child Advocate Award from the Florida Center for Children and Youth, and special recognition from the Florida Chapter of American Women in Radio and Television, Inc. for her work on Where's My Chance? The Case for Our Children, which also won an Emmy.  Gay received her second Emmy from the National Academy of Arts and Television Sciences, Suncoast Chapter, for a series of public service announcements called Solutions for America's Children.  She has been selected as one of the 10 most admired women in Citrus County twice—in the community service and arts categories.In 2004, Gay, her husband, Philip, and daughter, Ashley, jointly won the Angels in Adoption from the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute and nominated by Congresswoman, Ginny Brown-Waite.  Gay is married to her collaborator in documentary films, Philip Courter.  They have produced almost hundred films on child welfare topics and specialize in media about children's issues and strengthening family.  Clients include National CASA, the National Council of Family and Juvenile Judges, the Pew Commission on Children in Foster Care, the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, and the North American Council on Adoptable Children.  The Courters have two sons, Blake, a specialist in computer design development and engineer; and Joshua, an ethnographic filmmaker and builder/designer.  In 1998, they adopted Ashley, then age 12, who spent 9 years of her life in Florida's foster care system in 14 different homes.  Ashley's bestselling book about her experiences is called Three Little Words and is in development as a feature film.Together the Courters continue to work professionally and personally so that other children will not be lost in the system like their daughter was.For more information see gaycourter.com courterfilms.comNational CASA/GAL Association For Children

Astrid founded Adoption Mosaic. Here's a bit about her from their website:Astrid has a degree in sociology with an emphasis in adoption. For twenty plus years, she has traveled the country to lead youth groups, present workshops on transracial parenting, talking with children about adoption and various other workshops focusing on adoption. Prior to creating Adoption Mosaic, Astrid worked in both the private and public sectors of various adoption organizations such the Oregon Post Adoption Resource Center (ORPARC), Holt International, Rocky Mountain Adoption Exchange, to name just a few.Astrid co-authored Adoption in the Movies, which takes the reader on a guided tour of 27 movies and documentaries that are ‘dripping with adoption' asking questions that encourage the viewer to engage in ongoing dialogue and discussion. She also developed an innovative, evidence-based, 27-minute training DVD titled, Adoptive Parent Training: Developing Communication Skills. The training demonstrates how adoptive parents can communicate openly and honestly with family, friends and especially children.Astrid is a former member of the board of directors of the North American Council on Adoptable Children, the author of many articles on the subject of adoption and contributed a chapter to the book Parents As Adoptees.Astrid's personal experiences as an adoptee, a woman of color, and growing up in a white family and community, fuel her professional path to helping others.Astrid is aware of the benefits of post-adoption services for individuals and their families and seeks to bring these services to the adoption community.Her life-long interest in adoption is rooted in her own adoption at the age of four from Colombia (along with her older sister). Astrid has been in reunion with her birth family in Colombia since December 2012. Read The Oregonian article on Astrid!When Astrid is not working she loves to spend time with family and friends and enjoys the adventures of life as the mama of an amazing teenage daughter.Adoption Mosaic provides a platform for compassionate, informed education, training and resources to the adoption constellation/community. In one way or another, we all have adoption in our lives. And regardless of what role we play or the resources we've been give, each of us deserves a healthy lifelong adoption experience.Here at Adoption Mosaic we focus on families and individuals by supporting them in making the most educated, informed and unbiased decision when it comes to their adoption needs. We provide space where the adoption constellation/community feel valued, heard, understood and accepted as a full member of society, family and community.Find out more at:https://adoptionmosaic.com/https://www.instagram.com/adoptionmosaic/https://www.facebook.com/AdoptionMosaic/

In 2019, medium- and heavy-duty trucks accounted for about a quarter of U.S. transportation emissions while representing less than 4% of vehicles on the road, according to the U.S. EPA.It is clear the trucking industry must decarbonize in order for the transportation sector, and the economy as a whole, to reach net-zero emissions, but which emerging technologies will move freight vehicles into climate-friendly territory is not yet clear, though electric is making great strides.Climate Now spoke with the North American Council for Freight Efficiency's (NACFE) Executive Director Mike Roeth and Director of Emerging Technologies Rick Mihelic, as well as former RMI Senior Associate for Carbon-Free Mobility's Jessie Lund (now at CALSTART), about why electric trucks are leading the carbon-free trucking game.Chapters:2:03 What is NACFE?4:20 Current state of the trucking industry9:35 Technologies for decarbonizing trucking15:25 Are hydrogen fuel cell vehicles scalable?17: 20 Understanding total cost of ownership (TCO) for trucks - traditional, electric, hydrogen24:13 Fueling the 3-way "horse race": infrastructural requirements for electric, gas, and hydrogen trucks27:43 NACFE tested 13 real electric trucks on real roads with real drivers: here's what they found.31:04 The state of the electric trucking market today

Are you planning on claiming the Adoption Tax Credit this year? We talk with Becky Wilmoth, an Enrolled Agent and Adoption Tax Credit Specialist with Bill's Tax Service and Josh Kroll, the Adoption Subsidy Resource Center coordinator at the North American Council on Adoptable Children.In this episode, we cover:What is the Adoption Tax Credit for adoption being claimed on 2021 federal taxes? $14,440 per childIt is a non-refundable tax credit. How to advocate for refundability?What is a “credit” and how does it differ from a deduction or some other form of tax savings?If you get a tax refund every year, how would you use the Adoption Tax Credit?If you don't have any federal tax liability, should you still apply the credit to your federal income taxes?What type of adoptions are included or excluded? Stepparent adoption? Embryo adoption? Same-sex partner second parent adoption? Unmarried heterosexual second parent adoption? Surrogacy?Can you get credit for each adoption you complete even if completed in the same year? What about adopting siblings at the same time?What is a Qualified Adoption Expense for purposes of the Adoption Tax Credit 2021?When can you claim the Adoption Tax Credit?Domestic private adoptionInternational AdoptionRe-adoption in the US for international adoptionFoster Care AdoptionHow does the Adoption Tax Credit work with kinship adoptions? What if the child never was involved with the foster care?Special Needs Adoption: How does the Adoption Tax Credit differ for adoptions from foster care? What does the IRS accept as proof of “special needs”?Special needs child for international adoption?Can you reclaim your expenses for a failed adoption? How?What income level is excluded from claiming the Adoption Tax Credit in 2021?How long can the credit be carried over?Will the Adoption Tax Credit offset self-employment tax? Secure Act and Qualified birth or adoption distributions.How does the Adoption Tax Credit work in conjunction with employee adoption benefits? For special needs adoption?If you adopt, can you still get the Child Tax Credit? How does the timing work?What do you need in order to get the Child Tax Credit for your adopted child? Social Security # for the child.How does Advanced Tax Payments work with adoption?What type of documentation for the Adoption Tax Credit should you submit with your taxes? What type of documentation should you keep in your records?What should you do if you do not have your child's social security number when you get ready to file your taxes? When should you consider using an Adoption Taxpayer Identification Number (ATIN #) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN #)?What are the most common questions received about the Adoption Tax Credit?How to find a tax specialist knowledgeable on the Adoption Tax Credit?This podcast is produced  by www.CreatingaFamily.org. We are a national non-profit with the mission to strengthen and inspire adoptive, foster & kinship parents and the professionals who support them. Creating a Family brings you the following trauma-informed, expert-based content:Weekly podcastsWeekly articles/blog postsResource pages on all aspects of family buildingPlease leave us a rating or review RateThisPoSupport the show (https://creatingafamily.org/donation/)

Pat joined the Coalition team in December 2016 as the Director of AGAPE in the Southern Tier/Finger Lakes region.  After three months he transferred to the Long Island Rockland Region to be the Director of AGAPE after AFFCNY was awarded an additional contract. He now serves as the Coalition's Executive Director. Pat is an adoptive dad.The former Founder and Executive Director of You Gotta Believe! The Older Child Adoption & Permanency Movement, Pat was also previously Board President of the Adoptive and Foster Family Coalition of New York.   Other work experience includes seven years directing another adoption agency's New York Regional program that placed older youth for adoption and working as a Wendy's Wonderful Kids recruiter in Connecticut where he found homes for a caseload of youth on the verge of aging out of the foster care system.  Pat also served as a consultant to Spaulding for Children's Federal cooperative grant with the Quality Improvement Center for Adoption and Permanency (AIC-AG).Pat currently serves on the Executive Committee of the Board of the North American Council on Adoptable Children as its Secretary.  He produced and hosted a radio broadcast called “The Adopting Teens and Tweens Radio forum” for 13 years on WGBB, Long Island's oldest radio station.  Pat also serves as a community board member of Brooklyn's Community Board 13 a position he was appointed to by the Brooklyn Borough President.  He is an honorary board member of Voices for Adoption, an organization which is the adoption advocacy arm in Washington DC.   Pat is also on the Advisory Board of Foster Families Today and the Treehouse Foundation.Pat has received numerous honors in his career for his work in adoption including The Angels in Adoption award by the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute, the Adoption Excellence Award from the US Department of Health & Human Service's Children's Bureau, and The Child Advocate of the Year award from the North American Council on Adoptable Children.Pat has his BA in Criminal Justice from John Jay College of Criminal Justice where he graduated as his class's co-valedictorian.  He has his M.S. in Social Work from Columbia University.   Pat has a certificate in Adoption Therapy that he received from Hunter College in 2007 and he recently completed a course of study in the Training in Adoption Competency, an evidence based curriculum created by Center for Adoption Support & Education (C.A.S.E.)Pat is an adoptive father who lives in the Coney Island community of Brooklyn, New York.https://www.facebook.com/pat.obrienhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/pat-o-brien-0071ab6/The Coalition unites foster, adoptive and kinship care families, giving them a voice and providing support, information and advocacy.  By fostering communication and collaboration between families, agencies and concerned citizens, we seek to ensure the stability, well-being and permanency of all children.No foster, adoptive or kinship care family in New York State will feel alone or unsupported and that all such families will have the tools, support and community they need to nurture their children and be role models for others. Goal:Educate and support foster/kinship care/adoptive parents and the professionals who serve them by utilizing information-sharing, services, peer support and referral.Improve services available to children and families.Increase citizen involvement in local service planning and delivery.Educate leaders and stakeholders about the realities, challenges and rewards of foster/kinship care/adoptive parenting.Advocate for greater support of foster/kinship care/adoptive families by federal, state and local agencies.To learn more, read our history, learn about our current programs, join us at an event and meet our team.https://affcny.orghttps://www.facebook.com/affcny/https://twitter.com/AFFCNYhttps://www.instagram.com/affcny/

Lori is the founder, CEO and President of FosterAdopt Connect. Lori and her husband Randy have been foster/adoptive parents since 1985. Together they have cared for more than 400 foster children and adopted 23 children, in addition to their five biological children. Lori and Randy are currently also the proud grandparents of 17 children so far. Lori holds a degree in psychology which she completed Summa Cum Laude as an adult learner, and has completed thousands of hours of additional training in issues related to the special needs of abused and neglected children. Lori began her professional child welfare career working with the Missouri Children's Division, and the Kansas Department for Children and Families as a teaching foster parent over 30 years ago. She worked with other families to help found FosterAdopt Connect in 1998 initially as a support group, and in 2000 as a nonprofit agency, and has served as the organization's President and CEO since that time. Lori also worked with the North American Council on Adoptable Children (NACAC) as a consultant in their Community Champions Network, providing child welfare services in the states of Texas, Colorado and Ohio. Her reputation within the child welfare community is an invaluable asset to the organization, and has contributed to FosterAdopt Connect's effective advocacy work on behalf of kids and families in Missouri, Kansas and nationally. Throughout her career, Lori has served on a variety of boards and task forces related to foster care and adoption, including serving as the chair of the Missouri Task Force on Children's Justice for several years. She is currently the board chair for Voice for Adoption, a DC based national child welfare advocacy organization.FosterAdopt Connect's mission is to provide foster and adoptive children a stable, loving and nurturing family environment by support and advocacy for abused and neglected children and the families caring for them.Find out more at:https://www.fosteradopt.org/https://www.facebook.com/fosteradoptconnect/https://twitter.com/fosteradopt_org/ 

Welcome to FASD Family Life the podcast for families by families where we get real about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I'm your host, Robbie Seale, FASD Educator, advocate and mom of four children with FASD.  I know the struggle is real, but so is success. I hope that sharing my experiences can help you feel that you are not alone and that there is hope for you and your child with FASD.  Welcome to the third episode of the FASD Family Life Podcast - Research & Resource edition featuring a one day FASD Conference on Dec 8th, 2021 hosted by our friends at the North American Council of Adoptable Children (NACAC).It can be a struggle to find resources and research to support you, your family, and your child with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. That's why I have embarked on a new initiative to interview the movers and shakers in the FASD Research and Resources community. Every Monday I will drop a Research & Resource episode to give you information on a variety of FASD Networks, resources, training events, and conferences. I will also bring you information on fascinating FASD studies for your participation and interest.Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Conference on Dec 8, 2021Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) are some of the most common—yet underdiagnosed—challenges facing children and families in adoption and foster care.Join us December 8, 2021, for a one-day, virtual conference on FASD. The training—featuring a clinical expert, parents who can suggest successful strategies, and individuals who live with FASD—will highlight solutions for parents and professionals related to these disorders that are 10 times more common in foster care than they are in the general population. More Info & Registration: https://www.nacac.org/get-training/upcoming-trainings/fasd-conference/You can support the work of FASD Family Life podcast when you BUY ME A COFFEE using the link below. Thank you!Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/fasdfamilylifepodcast)

Melanie Scheetz and her husband are proud adoptive parents of two children. Melanie has 29 years of non-profit management experience in the areas of administration and development. She joined the Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition as its Executive Director in 1999. Under her guidance, the agency developed the groundbreaking programs, Extreme Recruitment® and 30 Days to Family®. Melanie has been honored with the St. Louis Business Journal's 50 Most Influential Business Women of 2019 award; North American Council on Adoptable Children's “National Adoption Advocate” award; the Congressional “Angels in Adoption” award; and the “Women of the Well” award.Connect with her athttps://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-scheetz-622118a/The Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition strives to create permanency in foster children's lives by recruiting and supporting foster and adoptive families in the metropolitan St. Louis region.Find out more athttps://www.foster-adopt.org/https://www.facebook.com/FosterAdopt/https://www.instagram.com/foster.adopt/

As Director of Adoption and Permanency Services, Erika is responsible for overseeing all functions of the full service Infant Adoption Program, State Wide Adoption and Permanency Network (SWAN) program, and county foster care placement services. She is a Management Team member at The Children's Home of Pittsburgh & Lemieux Family Center, maintains all financial aspects of the program and is involved in strategic planning. Erika also works directly with clients providing infertility and pre-adoption counseling sessions and running a monthly infertility support group.  Erika was integral in starting up the SWAN program and county foster care placement services at The Children's Home, beginning in 2012.  She also recently began expanding the program's Counseling Services, which now includes counseling for donor conceived individuals, recipient parents, and those using artificial reproductive technology to conceive. Erika also serves as a trainer for the REACH training collaborative, training prospective foster and adoptive families on topics such as Parenting, Resources, Grief and Loss, Child Development, and Cultural Humility.  She also trains families adopting through The Children's Home of Pittsburgh's infant adoption program on open adoption and has presented at seminars on open adoption and hospital adoption policy, as well as at SWAN statewide conferences.  Erika was also co-author to an article published for the North American Council on Adoptable Children's (NACAC) publication, Adoptalk, titled Innovative Family Preparation: Thinking Outside the Box for the Whole Family. Erika has been at The Children's Home since 2006, working as a birthparent counselor, birthparent counseling services supervisor, and manager of the SWAN Program.  Prior to her position at The Children's Home of Pittsburgh, Erika worked for over 4 years as a Psychiatric Specialty Counselor for an adolescent drug and alcohol research program at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic and remained on staff as a Behavioral Health Counselor, conducting diagnostic interviews and performing program management duties on a casual basis until May of 2018. She earned both a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Master's Degree in Social Work through The University of Pittsburgh and obtained her social work license in 2006.Here's a bit about the Home from their websiteAt The Children's Home & Lemieux Family Center, we're investing in a family today to secure a child's tomorrow.Our goal is to make sure every person who walks through our doors feels empowered whether it be to take care of their medically fragile child, or to make a life changing decision. We're here to support the community; our family.Find out more at:https://www.childrenshomepgh.org/https://www.facebook.com/ChildrensHomePghhttps://twitter.com/ChildrensHomehttps://www.youtube.com/user/Chomepghhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/the-children%27s-home-of-pittsburgh-&-lemieux-family-center/https://www.instagram.com/childrenshomepgh/

FreightWaves' Director of Carbon Intelligence, Tyler Cole, sits down with Mike Roeth, Executive Director for the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) to discuss the findings from NACFE's latest initiative: Run On Less - Electric. This year's program featured 13 trucks demonstrating real-world truck technologies focusing on real routes, carrying real freight, in a variety of duty cycles and applications.Follow Net-Zero Carbon on Apple PodcastsFollow Net-Zero Carbon on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

FreightWaves' Director of Carbon Intelligence, Tyler Cole, sits down with Mike Roeth, Executive Director for the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) to discuss the findings from NACFE's latest initiative: Run On Less - Electric. This year's program featured 13 trucks demonstrating real-world truck technologies focusing on real routes, carrying real freight, in a variety of duty cycles and applications.Follow Net-Zero Carbon on Apple PodcastsFollow Net-Zero Carbon on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency concluded after its recent Run on Less — Electric event that fleets in four market segments could switch to battery-electric vehicles right now. During the 18-day event that involved 13 freight-hauling trucks, NACFE concluded that Class 3 through 5 vans and step vans, Class 6 box trucks and Class 8 terminal and regional-haul tractors all could feasibly run on electric. If the overall population turned to electric vehicles it would stop about 100 million tons of CO2 from reaching the atmosphere, according to NACFE Executive Director Mike Roeth.

Sara Fraser is a millennial who has a love for life, travel, and connecting with other humans! She has over 15 years of retail management experience, the last 6 of them as an office manager for a used car sales and service center. To bring her customer service, marketing, and business knowledge to the automotive industry she has recently joined the team at Haas Performance Consulting. Sara loves helping others grow and succeed and is excited to share her expertise on management and social media, her views on how and why the younger generations think and act, and how to work and manage a business within a multi-generational workforce. When she isn't working Sara spends her time traveling, attending theatrical productions, music festivals, concerts, advocating for human and animal rights, celebrating life in general and connecting with other people from all over the world. Look for Sara's previous episodes https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=Sara+Fraser (HERE). Bill Haas, AAM, is the owner of Haas performance consulting LLC, with 40 years of experience in the automotive service and repair industry. Clients have access to Bill's solution-based focus, expertise, unique perspectives and in-depth knowledge of the industry. Bill began his career working part-time at a full-service gasoline station in Appleton, Wisconsin. His career includes time as a technician, shop owner, technical trainer and on the staff of the automotive industry's oldest and largest association representing automotive service and collision repair businesses. While at the association Bill had the opportunity to work with all segments of the industry. His knowledge of the industry has been shared on many occasions as he has been invited to speak at numerous industry events as well as providing testimony at hearings of the US Congress and several state legislatures on important legislation and regulation affecting the automotive industry. Bill received the Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) credential from the automotive management institute in 1996 and has been a member of the automotive management institute's faculty since 2002. Bill is also the business manager for NACAT, the North American Council of Automotive Teachers. His services include business management seminar development and delivery, keynote presentations, business consulting, performance coaching, and strategic planning facilitation. Listen to Bill's previous episodes https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22haas%22 (HERE). Key Talking Points Boomer's Perspective Show up, shut up, get to work Hard work means long hours Why is this taking you so long? Move out of the way, I will do it myself I will let you know when you do anything wrong The best employee will be just like me.  Millennial Perspective: I want to tell you about my weekend or night and hear about yours Don't do my job for me, it tells me you don't think I know what I am doing or am incapable I want to know what the business contributes to and donates to and supports in the community- does it have eco-friendly practices in place I want to be paid enough and fairly I want to be treated fairly regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation etc. I want a strong leader, to guide but not do the work for me I want a comfortable and safe working environment I don't need a ton of supervision but like to be occasionally checked in on I want flexible hours, and want to make enough money without working overtime I want my voice, opinions, suggestions, to be heard and at least considered I want to be part of the team- working together and building each other up, no competition amongst the employees Boomers and Millennials Together Don't judge what each other what they're doing, judge what they've done/produced- are they meeting deadlines? Getting work done? Meeting expectations? Millennials want constant feedback and review,...

The support episode! Today, we explore how adoptive families find assistance and encouragement throughout the process. We'll hear the story of the Ahlgren family, Jeremey and Joslyn, and the community they created during their adoption experiences. Then we'll talk to experts Mary Boo and Melinda Lis about how to support adopted teens and the importance of maintaining family connections. Experts:  Mary Boo, Executive Director, North American Council on Adoptable ChildrenMelinda Lis, Vice President at Spaulding for Children Host: April DinwoodieNavigating Adoption: Presented by AdoptUSKids is brought to you by the US Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families and the Ad Council. The series is produced by Wordsworth & Booth. Episode transcripts are available at AdoptUSKids.org/podcast.For more information about adopting a teen from foster care, please visit adoptuskids.org. 

On Season 2, Episode 5 of the Adoptee Thoughts Podcast, Astrid Castro, and host, Melissa Guida-Richards discuss Astrid's work in the adoption community, reunion, as well as the nuances of learning our language from our birth culture.    About Astrid Castro:   Astrid has a degree in sociology with an emphasis in adoption. For twenty plus years, she has traveled the country to lead youth groups, present workshops on transracial parenting, talking with children about adoption and various other workshops focusing on adoption. Prior to creating Adoption Mosaic, Astrid worked in both the private and public sectors of various adoption organizations such the Oregon Post Adoption Resource Center (ORPARC), Holt International, Rocky Mountain Adoption Exchange, to name just a few.   Astrid co-authored Adoption in the Movies, which takes the reader on a guided tour of 27 movies and documentaries that are ‘dripping with adoption' asking questions that encourage the viewer to engage in ongoing dialogue and discussion. She also developed an innovative, evidence-based, 27-minute training DVD titled, Adoptive Parent Training: Developing Communication Skills. The training demonstrates how adoptive parents can communicate openly and honestly with family, friends and especially children.   Astrid is a former member of the board of directors of the North American Council on Adoptable Children, the author of many articles on the subject of adoption and contributed a chapter to the book Parents As Adoptees.   Website: https://adoptionmosaic.com/     Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/adoptionmosaic/       _________   To read more of the work by your host Melissa Guida-Richards, check out guida-richards.com, or the podcast's website adopteethoughts.com.   Her book is now available for preorder and in stores on October 5th!

Jennifer Perry has been Executive Director of the Children's Action Network (CAN) since its inception. By marshalling the immense communications power of the entertainment community, CAN inspires the public to take action on behalf of children. CAN is now involved in a national campaign devoted to raising awareness about the 107,000 children in this country waiting for adoptive homes and improving outcomes for the more than 400,000 children in foster care. Jennifer is a co-founder of FosterMore, a coalition of media and entertainment companies, non-profits, businesses and philanthropic organizations working to create greater understanding, empathy, and action to improve the future of youth in foster care. FosterMore shines a light on the accomplishments and potential of foster youth, while securing support for their academic success and creating a pipeline of potential foster parents. Jennifer is a recipient of the Nancy Daly Advocacy Award from the Lewis Hine Awards for Service to Children and Youth, Raise A Child Honors and the Evan B. Donaldson Spotlight Award. Under her stewardship, CAN has received an Adoption Excellence Award from the US Department of Health and Human Services and a Television Academy Honors for A Home for the Holidays, CAN's annual special promoting foster care adoption and been recognized as a CCAI Angels in Adoption. Jennifer is on the Board of Governors for the California Community Colleges as well as the board of the Foundation for California Community Colleges and serves on the board of the Children's Law Center. She has served as a board member of the North American Council on Adoptable Children, an Advisor to National Center for Children in Poverty, the Major League Baseball Player's Trust for Children and on the Los Angeles Commission on Children Youth and their Families. She also served on the board of the Mar Vista Family Center and Para Los Niños, and was appointed to the Los Angeles City Child Care Commission and the Commission on the Status of Women. Links & Contact: fostermore.org @foster_more

We all know that fleets and their decision makers are the influencers to making industry differences. Doug, Dave and Mike sit down with the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE)'s executive director, Mike Roeth, to talk about the most reliable information for optimum truck performance. With so much diversity within the commercial vehicle wheel industry, technology is essential in creating “the big transformation” or a world with little or no truck emissions and the best in fuel and freight efficiency. NACFE is making significant progress and we can't wait for you to hear what Mike has to say. To learn even more, follow Mike on Twitter at @mikeroeth. Don't want to miss an episode of Behind The Wheels? Subscribe today. Links from Todays Episode: For more information about Alcoa Wheels visit: https://www.alcoawheels.com/alcoawheels/north-america/en/home.asp (https://www.alcoawheels.com/alcoawheels/north-america/en/home.asp) Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeroeth?lang=en (@mikeroeth ) Follow Alcoa® Wheels: Facebook: http://facebook.com/alcoawheels (facebook.com/alcoawheels) Twitter: https://twitter.com/alcoawheels (@alcoawheels) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alcoawheels/ (@alcoawheels) YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/AlcoaWheelsNorthAmerica (https://www.youtube.com/AlcoaWheelsNorthAmerica) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/alcoawheels (https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/alcoawheels) Join our mailing list: http://go.alcoawheels.com/subscribe (http://go.alcoawheels.com/subscribe) Contact us: http://go.alcoawheels.com/podcast (http://go.alcoawheels.com/podcast)    

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKdkbmTkuto&t=1s Bill Haas, AAM, is the owner of Haas performance consulting LLC, with 40 years of experience in the automotive service and repair industry. Clients have access to Bill's solution-based focus, expertise, unique perspectives and in-depth knowledge of the industry. Bill began his career working part-time at a full-service gasoline station in Appleton, Wisconsin. His career includes time as a technician, shop owner, technical trainer and on the staff of the automotive industry's oldest and largest association representing automotive service and collision repair businesses. While at the association Bill had the opportunity to work with all segments of the industry. His knowledge of the industry has been shared on many occasions as he has been invited to speak at numerous industry events as well as providing testimony at hearings of the US Congress and several state legislatures on important legislation and regulation affecting the automotive industry. Bill received the Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) credential from the automotive management institute in 1996 and has been a member of the automotive management institute's faculty since 2002. Bill is also the business manager for NACAT, the North American Council of Automotive Teachers. His services include business management seminar development and delivery, keynote presentations, business consulting, performance coaching, and strategic planning facilitation. Listen to Bill's previous episodes https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22haas%22 (HERE). Vic Tarasik is currently the Major Accounts Director with RLO Training. Public speaking, business management, finance, and leadership skills are some talents he acquired as a service professional that made this position perfect for him. He was a member of RLO Training's Bottom-Line Impact Group and was twice awarded the Member Excellence Award for being the top shop in his group. Vic took an interest in all things mechanical at a young age. He worked on a variety of vehicles for friends and family. His interests grew into racing at local drag strips driving his 55 Chevy, which he still owns. In 1986, he returned to his roots and launched Vic's Precision Automotive from his two-car garage. The heart of Vic's Precision Automotive was galvanized for Vic as a boy; he watched his single mom struggle with service providers over the years. When he opened his shop, he was determined to make it a place where female customers felt comfortable. Listen to Vic's previous episodes https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22vic+tarasik%22 (HERE). Cecil Bullard is President of the Institute for Automotive Business Excellence. He is a trainer and business coach in the automotive aftermarket working closely with service professionals. Previous episodes featuring or mentioning Cecil, click https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=Cecil+Bullard (HERE). Institute for Automotive Business Excellence https://www.iforabe.com/ (website). Bob Greenwood, AMAM (Accredited Master Automotive Manager) is President and C.E.O. of Automotive Aftermarket E-Learning Centre Ltd. (AAEC). AAEC is a company focused on providing Business Management Resources and Development for the Independent Sector of the aftermarket industry. AAEC content and technology is recognized as part of the curriculum of the Fixed Operations Diploma and the Aftermarket Degree courses taken at the Automotive Business School of Canada at Georgian College located in Barrie Ontario Canada. This school is the leader and only college in Canada that offers an automotive business education. AAEC is also recognized by the Automotive Management Institute (AMI), located in North Richland Hills, Texas USA, allowing 80 credits for successful completion of the AAEC E-Learning portion of the site towards the 120 credits required to obtain the reputable Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) designation. Bob has over 40 years of...

Bill Haas, AAM, is the owner of Haas performance consulting LLC, with 40 years of experience in the automotive service and repair industry. Clients have access to Bill’s solution-based focus, expertise, unique perspectives and in-depth knowledge of the industry. Bill began his career working part-time at a full-service gasoline station in Appleton, Wisconsin. His career includes time as a technician, shop owner, technical trainer and on the staff of the automotive industry’s oldest and largest association representing automotive service and collision repair businesses. While at the association Bill had the opportunity to work with all segments of the industry. His knowledge of the industry has been shared on many occasions as he has been invited to speak at numerous industry events as well as providing testimony at hearings of the US Congress and several state legislatures on important legislation and regulation affecting the automotive industry. Bill received the Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) credential from the automotive management institute in 1996 and has been a member of the automotive management institute’s faculty since 2002. Bill is also the business manager for NACAT, the North American Council of Automotive Teachers. His services include business management seminar development and delivery, keynote presentations, business consulting, performance coaching, and strategic planning facilitation. Listen to Bill’s previous episodes https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22haas%22 (HERE). Bob Greenwood, AMAM (Accredited Master Automotive Manager) is President and C.E.O. of Automotive Aftermarket E-Learning Centre Ltd. (AAEC). AAEC is a company focused on providing Business Management Resources and Development for the Independent Sector of the aftermarket industry. AAEC content and technology is recognized as part of the curriculum of the Fixed Operations Diploma and the Aftermarket Degree courses taken at the Automotive Business School of Canada at Georgian College located in Barrie Ontario Canada. This school is the leader and only college in Canada that offers an automotive business education. AAEC is also recognized by the Automotive Management Institute (AMI), located in North Richland Hills, Texas USA, allowing 80 credits for successful completion of the AAEC E-Learning portion of the site towards the 120 credits required to obtain the reputable Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) designation. Bob has over 40 years of Business Management experience within the Independent sector of the automotive aftermarket industry in North America, consulting Independent retail shops on all facets of their business operations. His 18 years of running his own local consulting and accounting firm in Ottawa, Ontario Canada created some of the most productive and financially successful entrepreneurs within the Independent sector today. Bob is one of 150 Worldwide AMI approved instructors. He has created Business Management development courses for aftermarket shop employers/managers, Jobbers and Jobber Sales representatives which are recognized as being the most comprehensive, industry-specific courses of their kind in North America. His courses address the creation of measurable bottom-line profitability and not just developing activity to keep busy, by covering the very detailed nuts and bolts issues that are required to be clearly understood by every level of the industry if an independent shop is going to financially prosper and enjoy a professional future. Bob’s previous episodes are https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22greenwood%22 (HERE). Link to Automotive Aftermarket E-Learning Centre Ltd. (AAEC) http://www.aaec.ca/ (HERE). Brian Gillis is the Chief You Net Results Strategist, with 25+ years experience in auto shop operations, hiring, recruiting, systems, processes, multi-store experience, and employee training. Brian’s previous episodes are https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=Brian+Gillis...

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency expects vehicle downtime likely to be a factor and something to chart in its Run on Less — Electric event in September. The three-week demonstration, scheduled to start Sept. 3 in Long Beach, Calif., will assess zero-emission, real-world goods movement. At the same time, NACFE believes this showcase will underscore the need to think of an electric vehicle's range on a charge in the same way as miles per gallon in an internal combustion engine.

Melanie and her husband are proud adoptive parents of two children. She has 29 years of nonprofit management experience and she joined the Foster and Adoptive Care Coalition as Executive Director in 1999. Under her guidance, the agency developed groundbreaking programs, Extreme Recruitment, and 30 days to Family. Melanie has been honored in the St. Louis Business Journal's 50 Most Influential Businesswoman of 2019 Award, North American Council on Adoption, Children's National Adoption Advocate Award, the Congressional Angels and Adoption Award, and Women of the Well Award and she has a BS in accountancy from Miami University.   Key Takeaways:Don't be afraid to try things. It's better to try and fail than not try at all.2020 saw more volunteer participation than any other year.It's important to make make your organization feel like one big family where everyone is welcome and working together.  Even when it's scary to take a position on an issue, you aren't always going to make everyone happy, but those aren't your people anyway. The movement toward diversity, equity, and inclusion in foster care kids and families.  “We're not the only ones doing this work, but by working together there is more strength.” - Melanie Scheetz Mentioned: The Institution for Innovation and Child Welfare https://forchildwelfare.org/ Reach out to Melanie at:Twitter: https://twitter.com/fosteradopt  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FosterAdopt/Website: https://www.foster-adopt.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/foster-&-adoptive-care-coalition/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/fosteradopt/_created/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQgv0DWWSPIxbfEdp_sTPjw   Be more confident, credible & convincing to your board & supporters without feeling rejected, ineffective, or pushy.Learn to manage your mindset, lead yourself and others more effectively and have the meaningful conversations that drive your most important work. Get your free starter kit today at  www.theinfluentialnonprofit.com 

How can you talk full advantage of the Adoption Tax Credit? What changes are important when filing for this credit for your 2020 taxes. We talk with Becky Wilmoth, an Enrolled Agent and Adoption Tax Credit Specialist with Bill's Tax Service and Josh Kroll, the Adoption Subsidy Resource Center coordinator at the North American Council on Adoptable Children.In this episode, we cover: What is the Adoption Tax Credit for adoption being claimed on 2020 federal taxes $14,300It is a non-refundable tax credit. How to advocate for refundability.What is a “credit” and how does it differ from a deduction or some other form of tax savings? If you get a tax refund every year, how would you use the Adoption Tax Credit? If you don’t have any federal tax liability, should you still apply the credit to your federal income taxes? What type of adoptions are included or excluded? Stepparent adoption? Embryo adoption? Same-sex partner second parent adoption? Unmarried heterosexual second parent adoption? Surrogacy?Can you get credit for each adoption you complete even if completed in the same year? What about adopting siblings at the same time?What is a Qualified Adoption Expense for purposes of the Adoption Tax Credit?When can you claim the Adoption Tax Credit?Domestic Infant AdoptionInternational Adoption Re-adoption in the US for International AdoptionFoster Care AdoptionSpecial Needs Adoption: How does the Adoption Tax Credit differ for adoptions from foster care?Special needs child for international adoptionWhat income level is excluded from claiming the Adoption Tax Credit in 2020?How long can the credit be carried over?Will the Adoption Tax Credit offset self-employment tax or will it only offset income tax liability? How does the Adoption Tax Credit work in conjunction with employer benefits?What type of documentation should you submit with your taxes? What type of documentation should you keep in your records?What should you do if you do not have your child’s social security number when you get ready to file your taxes? When should you consider using an Adoption Taxpayer Identification Number (ATIN #) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN #)?How does the Adoption Tax Credit work with kinship adoptions? What if the child never was involved with the foster care?What are the most common questions received about the Adoption Tax Credit?How to find a tax specialist knowledgeable on the Adoption Tax Credit?This podcast is produced by www.CreatingaFamily.org. We are a national non-profit with the mission to strengthen and inspire adoptive, foster & kinship parents and the professionals who support them. Creating a Family brings you the following trauma-informed, expert-based content:· Weekly podcasts· Weekly articles/blog posts· Resource pages on all aspects of family buildingCreating a Family also has an active presence on many social media platforms. Please like or follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and

On this week's Drilling Deep podcast, Mike Roeth of the North American Council for Freight Efficiency looks over the tumultous year of 2020 and what it meant for the efficiency of trucks heading down the highway.There were some favorable trends: wide open highways at the start of the pandemic, lower fuel prices in the first half of the year, followed by a more return to normal traffic patterns by the end of the year and rising diesel prices. Also on this week's podcast, host John Kingston discusses whether the seeds for a price surge in oil are being put in the ground now because of a lack of investment in new supply.More FreightWaves podcastsApple PodcastsSpotify

On this week's Drilling Deep podcast, Mike Roeth of the North American Council for Freight Efficiency looks over the tumultous year of 2020 and what it meant for the efficiency of trucks heading down the highway.There were some favorable trends: wide open highways at the start of the pandemic, lower fuel prices in the first half of the year, followed by a more return to normal traffic patterns by the end of the year and rising diesel prices. Also on this week's podcast, host John Kingston discusses whether the seeds for a price surge in oil are being put in the ground now because of a lack of investment in new supply.More FreightWaves podcastsApple PodcastsSpotify

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency has announced plans for a technology demonstration of a variety of battery-electric trucks in everyday operation. The event, Run on Less - Electric, will begin in September and last for three weeks. NACFE Executive Director Mike Roeth told Transport Topics that this 2021 edition of Run on Less would feature up to 10 trucks, drivers and charging infrastructure systems across the U.S. and Canada. The goal, he said, is to dispel the notion that electric trucks aren't ready to haul freight.

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency has announced plans for a technology demonstration of a variety of battery-electric trucks in everyday operation. The event, Run on Less - Electric, will begin in September and last for three weeks. NACFE Executive Director Mike Roeth told Transport Topics that this 2021 edition of Run on Less would feature up to 10 trucks, drivers and charging infrastructure systems across the U.S. and Canada. The goal, he said, is to dispel the notion that electric trucks aren’t ready to haul freight.

Rick Williams got into the industry because of the passion he have for cars. He enjoyed modifying and racing. To this day he appreciate anything measured in horsepower. He graduated from Universal Technical Institute’s automotive technology program in 2002. After graduation, He co-founded an import race shop that was unfortunately only in business for just 4 short years. Rick went on to work for a large and dealer group at one of their Honda dealerships here in Cincinnati. He completed Honda’s factory training program and became a Honda factory trained master technician. A couple years later he had the opportunity to become a service advisor and wrote service at the same dealership for about 5 years or so until he was moved to one of their Chrysler Jeep Dodge and Ram stores where he was a service manager for a year and a half. He started RIX Automotive out of the detached garage here at home with 1 lift on January 2nd 2019 while also watching his kids during the daytime. He did about 70k in sales that year, part time. June 2020 he moved into a shop space. He rehabbed the space cosmetically and to allow for automotive service/repair. He have since acquired two part time master technicians. Since the move, the shop is doing what it used to do in a month in about a week. Bill Haas, AAM, is the owner of Haas performance consulting LLC, with 40 years of experience in the automotive service and repair industry. Clients have access to Bill’s solution-based focus, expertise, unique perspectives and in-depth knowledge of the industry. Bill began his career working part-time at a full-service gasoline station in Appleton, Wisconsin. His career includes time as a technician, shop owner, technical trainer and on the staff of the automotive industry’s oldest and largest association representing automotive service and collision repair businesses. While at the association Bill had the opportunity to work with all segments of the industry. His knowledge of the industry has been shared on many occasions as he has been invited to speak at numerous industry events as well as providing testimony at hearings of the US Congress and several state legislatures on important legislation and regulation affecting the automotive industry. Bill received the Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) credential from the automotive management institute in 1996 and has been a member of the automotive management institute’s faculty since 2002. Bill is also the business manager for NACAT, the North American Council of Automotive Teachers. His services include business management seminar development and delivery, keynote presentations, business consulting, performance coaching, and strategic planning facilitation. Listen to Bill’s previous episodes https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22haas%22 (HERE). Bob Greenwood, AMAM (Accredited Master Automotive Manager) is President and C.E.O. of Automotive Aftermarket E-Learning Centre Ltd. (AAEC). AAEC is a company focused on providing Business Management Resources and Development for the Independent Sector of the aftermarket industry. AAEC content and technology is recognized as part of the curriculum of the Fixed Operations Diploma and the Aftermarket Degree courses taken at the Automotive Business School of Canada at Georgian College located in Barrie Ontario Canada. This school is the leader and only college in Canada that offers an automotive business education. AAEC is also recognized by the Automotive Management Institute (AMI), located in North Richland Hills, Texas USA, allowing 80 credits for successful completion of the AAEC E-Learning portion of the site towards the 120 credits required to obtain the reputable Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) designation. Bob has over 40 years of Business Management experience within the Independent sector of the automotive aftermarket industry in North America, consulting Independent retail shops on all facets of their business operations. His 18 years...

Mike Roeth of the North American Council for Freight Efficiency joins the podcast to talk about the growth of regional haul and how regional haul fleets can spec the right equipment to maximize fuel efficiency.

Our guest today is Franciscan Associate Rosanne Fischer. Here are two excerpts from her reflections:    “As I've come to read more and pray more with Francis and Clare...Franciscan values are simply gospel values.”   “There's so much that brings us together as a family of faith around our globe and there's so much we have to learn from each other. It's a deepening of our own faith when we step out of our comfort zone into the traditions and the song and the dance and the beauty and the thought of other cultures participation in our faith. Not even just among Catholics. Among all religions there so much to learn and grow from, and I feel that Francis and Clare grasped that as well.”   References: Saint Francis and the Wolf of Gubbio: The power of non-violent love; see The Deeds of Blessed Francis & His Companions XXIII, FA:ED, vol. 3, pp. 482-485 at: https://www.franciscantradition.org/francis-of-assisi-early-documents/the-prophet/the-deeds-of-blessed-francis-and-his-companions-1328-1337/2386-fa-ed-3-page-485.   Saint Francis met with Sultan al-Kamik: The Life of Saint Francis XX:57, by Thomas of Celano. FA:ED, vol. 1, p. 231. at: https://www.franciscantradition.org/francis-of-assisi-early-documents/the-saint/the-life-of-saint-francis-by-thomas-of-celano/672-fa-ed-1-page-231#ges:searchword%3Dsultan%26searchphrase%3Dall%26page%3D1.    Saint Cloud Mission Office: Bridge-building between the local diocesan church and communities of faith throughout the world. http://mission.stcdio.org/mission-office-homepage/who-we-are/.    Clare’s Well is now Wellsprings Farm: the website is: www.wellspringsfarm.org.    Saint Clare of Assisi: “Transform your entire being into the image of God through contemplation.” See quote in original context in Clare’s Third Letter to Agnes of Prague 12-16: https://www.franciscantradition.org/clare-of-assisi-early-documents/the-third-letter-to-agnes-of-prague/227-ca-ed-1-page-51#ges:searchword%3Dtransform%26searchphrase%3Dall%26page%3D1.    Catholic Social Teachings (CST): often referred to as a hidden treasure of the Catholic Church; I agree. I remained Catholic as a young adult because I learned the CST! A site with videos and resources: https://www.crs.org/resource-center/CST-101.    What was Vatican II? See five-minute video about the Council by Franciscan friar Casey Cole: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyVq1hnxAqg. Sixteen documents were promulgated: https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/library/16-documents-of-the-second-vatican-council-1509.    Caribbean and North American Council for Mission (CANACOM): “Mission takes place where people interact with people, seeking to overcome all that separates people from one another and from God.”    Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Sermon - Remaining Awake Through a Great Revolution: “Through our scientific and technological genius, we have made of this world a neighborhood and yet…we have not had the ethical commitment to make of it a brotherhood. But somehow, and in some way, we have got to do this. We must all learn to live together as brothers [and sisters]. Or we will perish together as fools. We are tied together in the single garment of destiny, caught in an inescapable network of mutuality.  And whatever effects one directly affects all indirectly…. This is the way God’s universe is made; this is the way it is structured.” -Full text of 3-31-68 sermon at: https://kinginstitute.stanford.edu/king-papers/documents/remaining-awake-through-great-revolution.    Chief Seattle – words attributed to him: “We humans have not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves. All things are bound together. All things connect.”

https://youtu.be/OHHmBmGD0QY The Panel Bryan Kelley, owner of Valley Automotive Electric and Chairman of ASA Northwest. Brians previous episodes (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22Bryan+Kelley%22). Seth Thorson has specialized in the service of European automobiles since 1999. First, in Michigan and now at his current location in New Brighton, MN. He just started to build a brand new shop and experts to be in by June 2021. Seth was educated at a UTI in Chicago, where he was at the top of his class. He then went to BMW Step to finish the master’s program. Thorson was hired in at a BMW dealership in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. From there he moved to an independent shop in Waterford Michigan and learned VW Audi. Seth’s passion remained with BMW and he was offered a chance to buy an existing shop in New Brighton, Minnesota near where he grew up. He is the owner of Eurotech, which specializes in BMW, Mercedes, and Audi cars. He is a firm believer in using factory tools to ensure proper repairs and coding. His team of highly trained and certified technicians is able to diagnose today’s complex vehicle systems! His second location, Green Garage, works on all makes and models. Seth also owns and runs a BMW tech support company called LMV Bavarian that provides support and programming to a growing network of over 200 shops via remote diagnostics. He also teaches national seminars on BMW diagnostics. Seth has also partnered with SSF auto parts in their unique ‘hands-on’ training program. Seth belongs to AASP in MN, BIMRS as well as NASTEF. He is also a member of Cecil Bullards (Institute for Automotive Business Excellence) 20 group. He believes idea sharing and networking with other shop owners have helped grow his business. Listen to Seth’s previous episodes  (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22seth+thorson%22). Bill Haas, AAM, is the owner of Haas performance consulting LLC, with 40 years of experience in the automotive service and repair industry. Clients have access to Bill’s solution-based focus, expertise, unique perspectives, and in-depth knowledge of the industry. Bill began his career working part-time at a full-service gasoline station in Appleton, Wisconsin. His career includes time as a technician, shop owner, technical trainer, and on the staff of the automotive industry’s oldest and largest association representing automotive service and collision repair businesses. While at the association, Bill had the opportunity to work with all segments of the industry. His knowledge of the industry has been shared on many occasions as he has been invited to speak at numerous industry events as well as providing testimony at hearings of the US Congress and several state legislatures on important legislation and regulation affecting the automotive industry. Bill received the Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) credential from the automotive management institute in 1996 and has been a member of the automotive management institute’s faculty since 2002. Bill is also the business manager for NACAT, the North American Council of Automotive Teachers. His services include business management seminar development and delivery, keynote presentations, business consulting, performance coaching, and strategic planning facilitation. Listen to Bill’s previous episodes  (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22haas%22). Key Talking Points: Build your pay plans to accomplish the goals you want You can not have a business-focused incentive plan. The individual and team must play a big role. Must be a win-win for both. If a shop doesn’t feel they can’t afford people, they aren’t charging enough. Find ways to afford your people The reward for their performance Incentivize the individual so they can earn what they want based on their contribution to the business Some employees are not worth what they want or need to earn. No problem moving on. Some pay plans allow a great income when milestones or goals are hit....

Mike Roeth of the North American Council for Freight Efficiency joins the podcast to talk about NACFE's Run on Less Regional and what it revealed about the potential for electric trucks in regional haul applications.

Guest attorney Tina Seymour Demoran gives an overview of adoption in Mississippi and addresses listener questions.Topics discussed:requirementscostsubsidiesinfant adoptionout of culture adoptionfamily leaveprivacyreversalsinheritancespecial needsMore information:https://www.adoptuskids.org/ Contact: info@adoptuskids.org or adoptms.kids@mdcps.ms.govIRS Topic Number 607--Adoption Credit and Adoption Assistance Program IRS.GovMississippi Bar (What are the steps in adopting a child?) https://www.msbar.org/for-the-public/consumer-information/what-are-the-steps-in-adopting-a-child/North American Council on Adoptable Children https://www.nacac.org/help/adoption-assistance/adoption-assistance-us/state-programs/Child Welfare Information Gateway https://www.childwelfare.gov/For more information on Title IV-E eligibility, view our fact sheet Eligibility and Benefits for Federal Adoption Assistance.Information about our guest and the Seymour Law Firm upcoming seminars: https://www.seymourlawms.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sometime later this year the first of the GHG 2021 trucks will hit dealer lots. To meet the first round of GHG reduction targets, these trucks will be fitted mostly with existing fuel-saving technology; aero devices, low-rolling resistance tires, etc. To meet the 2024 and 2027 targets, truck makers may need to get a bit more aggressive in their use of advanced technologies. HDT's Jim Park and Mike Roeth of the North American Council for Freight Efficiency discuss how truck and engine makers will achieve those goals. As well, Robb Janak of Jacobs Engine Brakes and Joel Morrow, moderator of the 9+ MPG Facebook page share their thoughts on engine cylinder deactivation and advanced engine downspeeding. EPA's GHG Phase 2 HDT How GHG Phase 2 Changes the Way You Spec Trucks Follow HDT on social media: Twitter Facebook LinkedIn

Today we dive deep into an area that takes a lot of soul searching, but sometimes is necessary to preserve relationships and the family: residential care and group homes. We talk with a caregiver not only on the front lines of parenting an individual with FASD and trauma – but in the midst of the riots in Minnesota: Barb Clark is a Parent Support and Training Specialist with the North American Council on Adoptable Children, FASD Consultant and parent of four adopted children, including one with FASD.Barb and her husband went from trying to teach the FASD out of their daughter:“We thought we were these amazing strict parents.” to “Once the cloud cover of trauma cleared, and the constant fog of trauma was lifted, we were able to have a better relationship with her.”In this podcast we unpack the journey between these two points:How professionals told Barb she was paranoid and how bad advice made things worse;What parenting fails and early strategies she used before becoming FASD and trauma informed;The escalation of behaviour that led to the heart wrenching decision to place her daughter in a residential treatment program and eventually a group home;The initial guilt and grief that turned into a deeper relationship with her daughter, as she thrives in a highly structured and secure environment that is not possible in a family home; andHow her daughter's rage in the car turned into a conversation with another individual on the Spectrum which led to the best article on rages I've ever read. (And we share it with you).“If they are not judging you, you are not parenting these kids right.”You'll definitely want to hear Barb's unique parenting perspective, but also her reflections on:what she wished she would have been told early on about FASD;the most effective intervention and therapy for individuals on the Spectrum; and her best advice for other caregivers and her hope for her daughter's future.Barb not only has a deeply moving story that will be familiar to caregivers, but we talk about how her passion for helping others really shines through in not only her work at NACAC but as an FASD Consultant. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/FASDSUCCESS)

Karen Doyle Buckwalter welcomes Mary McGowan of ATTACh to the show for part two of their discussion on how being born blind can affect a person's attachment relationships. Mary McGowan holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with minors in Community Violence Prevention and Child Development from Metropolitan State University, and a master’s candidate in Counseling and Psychological Services from St. Mary’s University of Minnesota. Mary has led the Association for Training on Trauma and Attachment in Children (ATTACh) in Minneapolis, Minnesota since 2011. She has served as a post-adoption specialist for North American Council on Adoptable Children (NACAC) doing successful grass roots recruitment for foster and adoptive families for 10 years.  She has earned accolades as the National Education Manager for the Professional Association of Treatment Homes (PATH) and is an experienced trainer who teaches and consults locally and nationally. 

Karen Doyle Buckwalter welcomes Mary McGowan of ATTACh to the show for part one of their discussion on how being born blind can affect a person's attachment relationships. Part two will be released on Tuesday, May 12th. Mary McGowan holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with minors in Community Violence Prevention and Child Development from Metropolitan State University, and a master’s candidate in Counseling and Psychological Services from St. Mary’s University of Minnesota. Mary has led the Association for Training on Trauma and Attachment in Children (ATTACh) in Minneapolis, Minnesota since 2011. She has served as a post-adoption specialist for North American Council on Adoptable Children (NACAC) doing successful grass roots recruitment for foster and adoptive families for 10 years.  She has earned accolades as the National Education Manager for the Professional Association of Treatment Homes (PATH) and is an experienced trainer who teaches and consults locally and nationally. 

Bob Greenwood, AMAM (Accredited Master Automotive Manager) is President and C.E.O. of Automotive Aftermarket E-Learning Centre Ltd. (AAEC). AAEC is a company focused on providing Business Management Resources and Development for the Independent Sector of the aftermarket industry. AAEC content and technology is recognized as part of the curriculum of the Fixed Operations Diploma and the Aftermarket Degree courses taken at the Automotive Business School of Canada at Georgian College located in Barrie Ontario Canada. This school is the leader and only college in Canada that offers an automotive business education. AAEC is also recognized by the Automotive Management Institute (AMI), located in North Richland Hills, Texas USA, allowing 80 credits for successful completion of the AAEC E-Learning portion of the site towards the 120 credits required to obtain the reputable Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) designation. Bob’s previous episodes are (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22greenwood%22) . Maylan Newton from ESI – Educational Seminars Institute is a business coach, trainer and industry speaker. Maylan is no stranger to the podcast having paid it forward many times. He is a much sought our speaker at industry events in the US. Find Maylan’s previous episodes  (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=Maylan+Newton) . Bill Haas, AAM, is the owner of Haas performance consulting LLC, with 40 years of experience in the automotive service and repair industry. Clients have access to Bill’s solution-based focus, expertise, unique perspectives and in-depth knowledge of the industry. Bill began his career working part-time at a full-service gasoline station in Appleton, Wisconsin. His career includes time as a technician, shop owner, technical trainer and on the staff of the automotive industry’s oldest and largest association representing automotive service and collision repair businesses. While at the association Bill had the opportunity to work with all segments of the industry. His knowledge of the industry has been shared on many occasions as he has been invited to speak at numerous industry events as well as providing testimony at hearings of the US Congress and several state legislatures on important legislation and regulation affecting the automotive industry. Bill received the Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) credential from the automotive management institute in 1996 and has been a member of the automotive management institute’s faculty since 2002. Bill is also the business manager for NACAT, the North American Council of Automotive Teachers. His services include business management seminar development and delivery, keynote presentations, business consulting, performance coaching, and strategic planning facilitation. Listen to Bill’s previous episodes  (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22haas%22) . Barry Barrett covers the premise of the book that builds a foundation for negotiation on the basis of understanding the other party through empathy and active listening skills. During Barry’s career as a Service Manager and top salesperson, he honed his talents in communicating with people. Barry is tireless in his pursuit of excellence in the automotive industry and in all that he does. His passion for providing tools to train owners and their teams to the next level is unlimited. He is a Ziglar Legacy Certified Coach. Find Barry’s other episodes  (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=barry+barrett) Key Talking Points: First Coaches Round Table was a Vision in 2017. It was Episode 208 Link (https://remarkableresults.biz/remarkable-results-radio-podcast/e208/) Takes time to gain experience, need to continue to listen and share with others your experiences to shorten the learning curve Experience is often the name we give to mistakes- ask advice and opinion Insanity- doing the same thing over and over again expecting different results,...

https://youtu.be/g6wfQiPMp18 Bill Haas, AAM, is the owner of Haas performance consulting LLC, with 40 years of experience in the automotive service and repair industry. Clients have access to Bill’s solution-based focus, expertise, unique perspectives and in-depth knowledge of the industry. Bill began his career working part-time at a full-service gasoline station in Appleton, Wisconsin. His career includes time as a technician, shop owner, technical trainer and on the staff of the automotive industry’s oldest and largest association representing automotive service and collision repair businesses. While at the association Bill had the opportunity to work with all segments of the industry. His knowledge of the industry has been shared on many occasions as he has been invited to speak at numerous industry events as well as providing testimony at hearings of the US Congress and several state legislatures on important legislation and regulation affecting the automotive industry. Bill received the Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) credential from the automotive management institute in 1996 and has been a member of the automotive management institute’s faculty since 2002. Bill is also the business manager for NACAT, the North American Council of Automotive Teachers. His services include business management seminar development and delivery, keynote presentations, business consulting, performance coaching, and strategic planning facilitation. Listen to Bill’s previous episodes  (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22haas%22) . Bob Greenwood, AMAM (Accredited Master Automotive Manager) is President and C.E.O. of Automotive Aftermarket E-Learning Centre Ltd. (AAEC).It is a company focused on providing Business Management Resources and Development for the Independent Sector of the aftermarket industry. It’s content and technology is recognized as part of the curriculum of the Fixed Operations Diploma and the Aftermarket Degree courses taken at the Automotive Business School of Canada at Georgian College located in Barrie Ontario Canada. This school is the leader and only college in Canada that offers an automotive business education. AAEC is also recognized by the Automotive Management Institute (AMI), located in North Richland Hills, Texas USA, allowing 80 credits for successful completion of the AAEC E-Learning portion of the site towards the 120 credits required to obtain the reputable Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) designation. Bob’s previous episodes are (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22greenwood%22) . Key Talking Points: Bill Haas A client that didn’t make any money, actually losing in one year $40,000He had to infuse his own personal money into the business or borrow Bill helped the shop owner, over a few years, turn this stop around by a positive $90,000 The owner never believed Bill’s advice would help him In the year he made $50,000 the shop owner was disgusted that he had to pay taxes that he went back to losing money Bills relationship dissolved If you are going to ever sell your businesses, buyers need to see a profit to help them understand their ROI. Businesses have a value in the market when they are profitable Improving business will pay taxes. It isn’t a bad thing if you are looking at long-range profitable success This is a one time client business that Bill has never experienced again Put your tax money in a special account to the money is there. Bob Greenwood When client was hit with Covid-19 his business took a hit It was time for the owner to relearn his position as an owner The purpose is to keep the business moving forward, engage the team and make sure they are doing quality work on behalf of the customer The client had a great base of commercial/fleet accountsReview these accounts for safety and reliability with the fleet client Visit fleet face to face by keeping your social distance and...

Vehicle electrification is probably the most profound change ever to hit transportation -- and the trucking industry in particular -- but getting those trucks into widespread service will be challenging. Jim Park talks with Rick Mihelic, the director of future technologies at the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE), about where we'll get all the energy to power those electric trucks, and how those trucks will change just about everything we currently know about buying, selling, operating, and maintaining trucks. NACFE truck electrification report Follow HDT on social media: Twitter Facebook LinkedIn

If you have adopted within the last several years or even if you are in the process of adopting, you need to understand the Adoption Tax Credit for 2019. We talk with Becky Wilmoth, an Enrolled Agent and Adoption Tax Credit Specialist with Bills Tax Service in Illinois and Josh Kroll, Adoption Tax Credit specialist at the North American Council on Adoptable Children (NACAC).Support the show (https://creatingafamily.org/donation/)

https://youtu.be/GhJt-YtPMqA The Panel: Bill Haas, AAM, is the owner of Haas performance consulting LLC, with 40 years of experience in the automotive service and repair industry. Clients have access to Bill’s solution-based focus, expertise, unique perspectives and in-depth knowledge of the industry. Bill began his career working part-time at a full-service gasoline station in Appleton, Wisconsin. His career includes time as a technician, shop owner, technical trainer and on the staff of the automotive industry’s oldest and largest association representing automotive service and collision repair businesses. While at the association Bill had the opportunity to work with all segments of the industry. His knowledge of the industry has been shared on many occasions as he has been invited to speak at numerous industry events as well as providing testimony at hearings of the US Congress and several state legislatures on important legislation and regulation affecting the automotive industry. Bill received the Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) credential from the automotive management institute in 1996 and has been a member of the automotive management institute’s faculty since 2002. Bill is also the business manager for NACAT, the North American Council of Automotive Teachers. His services include business management seminar development and delivery, keynote presentations, business consulting, performance coaching, and strategic planning facilitation. Listen to Bill’s previous episodes  (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22haas%22) . Rick White has been working in the automotive, software & coaching industries for greater than thirty years and is currently an AMI-approved training instructor. He brings to the table a career’s worth of technical experience, twenty plus years of management experience and four years of fleet management experience. He owned and managed several successful automotive repair shops. Currently, Rick is President and Lead Coach for 180BIZ, an auto repair shop training and business coaching company proudly serving the independent auto and truck repair shop owner since 2006. Rick owned and managed several successful automotive repair shops. Rick has been acknowledged as an industry expert and has been featured in many automotive trade publications such as AutoInc, MotorAge, Parts & People, Auto Report, Automotivation and Ratchet & Wrench. His blog was voted one of the top 10 in the country and was featured in Success Magazine. In addition, while a shop owner, he has served as President of the Massachusetts & Rhode Island chapter of the Automotive Service Association, Mechanical Director of the Massachusetts & Rhode Island Chapter of the Automotive Service Association and A member of the ASA National Mechanical Operations Committee. Rick has been training and speaking at industry events across the country including AAPEX for the Auto Care Association, VISION for ASA Midwest, EXCEL for AASP MO, Shop Survival Summit for AASP PA, ATE for ASA NW and ASTE for IGONC. Listen to Rick's previous episodes (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=Rick+White) .   Talking PointsFear. The unwritten rule that we are supposed to be cheaper than the dealerThe cost of repairs is higher than ever; don’t be afraid to charge properly You can’t grow a business from a place of fear Rick White: I would rather explain my price one time rather apologize for poor quality over my lifetime Don’t treat your customers like the dealer. You will quickly go out of business Our value proposition for the customer should take the fear of a proper mark-up out of the equation.Do you deliver: Trust, safety, warranty, accessibility, reliability, timeliness and dependability to your relationship. Start with your net profit strategy in mind. Parts Mark-up is an important element in supporting your net profit goals....

Bill Haas, AAM, is the owner of Haas performance consulting LLC, with 40 years of experience in the automotive service and repair industry. Clients have access to Bill’s solution-based focus, expertise, unique perspectives and in-depth knowledge of the industry. Bill began his career working part-time at a full-service gasoline station in Appleton, Wisconsin. His career includes time as a technician, shop owner, technical trainer and on the staff of the automotive industry’s oldest and largest association representing automotive service and collision repair businesses. While at the association Bill had the opportunity to work with all segments of the industry. His knowledge of the industry has been shared on many occasions as he has been invited to speak at numerous industry events as well as providing testimony at hearings of the US Congress and several state legislatures on important legislation and regulation affecting the automotive industry. Bill received the Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) credential from the automotive management institute in 1996 and has been a member of the automotive management institute’s faculty since 2002. Bill is also the business manager for NACAT, the North American Council of Automotive Teachers. His services include business management seminar development and delivery, keynote presentations, business consulting, performance coaching, and strategic planning facilitation. Listen to Bill’s previous episodes  (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22haas%22) .   Key Talking Points We have to know what they are doing As independents, we do not have the kind of money for marketing They can attract technician talent An organization polled 16,000 people that had recently visited the service department at a new car dealership. The survey was skewed because they were all dealership people Two of every three visits service visits are to independent shops. (Source October 2019 Fixed Ops Journal) Bill doesn’t want our aftermarket customer to have a service experience form a dealership. He recommends: Let your customer know that you’ll support a recall notice. Keep them away from the dealership, do the legwork for them. Don’t let them feel the poor service of dealerships Don’t let them get talked out of their vehicle to buy a new one Don’t let an aggressive service advisor sell them a ton of work, then you lose Become the place you’ll ever need to go for service, and warranty on your vehicle.   A special thanks to Bill Haas for his contribution to the aftermarket. Books mentioned in the content library  (https://remarkableresults.biz/books/) Leave me an honest review on  iTunes (https://airtable.com/tblOgQmbnkHekpl0L/viwSbPkieMNhLOmtK/recQNomCKr1D5I9x4) . Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one of them. Email Carm  HERE (mailto:carm@remarkableresults.biz) . (mailto:carm@remarkableresults.biz)     (http://eepurl.com/bhqME9) Be socially involved and in touch with the show: Speaking (https://remarkableresults.biz/speaking) Subscribe to a free mobile listening app  HERE (https://remarkableresults.biz/app/) . (https://open.spotify.com/show/1lp4lTP8ZvWEWwEEXepBq6) This episode is brought to you by FlexCheck Auto Digital Vehicle Inspection Software. Savvy shop owners use vehicle inspections to find additional work on a vehicle that the vehicle owner may not know is needed. The most successful shop owners fully inspect every car, every time. It benefits the vehicle owner more than the shop because most vehicle owners want their autos to be reliable. FlexCheck Auto takes the power of a shop’s inspection process and puts it in the palm of your technician’s hand so that pictures, video, and vehicle-specific notes about a vehicle’s condition can be shared quickly with vehicle owners. It improves technician efficiency in the bays, service writer...

Bill Haas, AAM, is the owner of Haas performance consulting LLC, with 40 years of experience in the automotive service and repair industry. Clients have access to Bill’s solution-based focus, expertise, unique perspectives and in-depth knowledge of the industry. Bill began his career working part-time at a full-service gasoline station in Appleton, Wisconsin. His career includes time as a technician, shop owner, technical trainer and on the staff of the automotive industry’s oldest and largest association representing automotive service and collision repair businesses. While at the association Bill had the opportunity to work with all segments of the industry. His knowledge of the industry has been shared on many occasions as he has been invited to speak at numerous industry events as well as providing testimony at hearings of the US Congress and several state legislatures on important legislation and regulation affecting the automotive industry. Bill received the Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) credential from the automotive management institute in 1996 and has been a member of the automotive management institute’s faculty since 2002. Bill is also the business manager for NACAT, the North American Council of Automotive Teachers. His services include business management seminar development and delivery, keynote presentations, business consulting, performance coaching, and strategic planning facilitation. Listen to Bill’s previous episodes  (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22haas%22) .   Key Talking Points Dealer Pricing Margin is a big factor in your overall profitability You’ve got to mark-up no matter where you buy your parts the parts margin you need to maintain your net operating profit Includes Insurance/Warranty companies. The owner may have to pay a deductible to you Always keep in mind that the customer is the vehicle owner not the Insurance/Warranty Company If our labor rate is set on pure mathematics and the need to generate the right net income then your parts margins cannot be compromised. How much do you charge? Based on where you used to work/work for Can’t have the mindset you charge less you would get more customers and compare pricing to other businesses Value your services Not hitting parts gross profit targets excuses- buying parts from the dealer, source of parts should have no effect on what you’re selling parts for  Should have pricing strategy- buy part for X, sell for Y, profit is Z Never allow an unrelated third party to influence profit strategy- including warranty companies, the vehicle owner is your customer, not the warranty company   A special thanks to Bill Haas for his contribution to the aftermarket. Books mentioned in the content library  (https://remarkableresults.biz/books/) Leave me an honest review on iTunes (https://airtable.com/tblOgQmbnkHekpl0L/viwSbPkieMNhLOmtK/recQNomCKr1D5I9x4) . Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one of them. Email Carm HERE (mailto:carm@remarkableresults.biz) . (mailto:carm@remarkableresults.biz)     (http://eepurl.com/bhqME9) Be socially involved and in touch with the show: Speaking (https://remarkableresults.biz/speaking) Subscribe to a free mobile listening app (https://remarkableresults.biz/app/) . (https://open.spotify.com/show/1lp4lTP8ZvWEWwEEXepBq6)   This episode is brought to you by FlexCheck Auto Digital Vehicle Inspection Software. Savvy shop owners use vehicle inspections to find additional work on a vehicle that the vehicle owner may not know is needed. The most successful shop owners fully inspect every car, every time. It benefits the vehicle owner more than the shop because most vehicle owners want their autos to be reliable. FlexCheck Auto takes the power of a shop’s inspection process and puts it in the palm of your technician’s hand so that...

This week we step inside the world of Mike Roeth, executive director of the North American Council for Freight Efficiency, On this episode we're talking about his quest for 10MPG+ as a standard for trucks, the electric vehicle evolution, attracting millennials to trucking, and "THE" Ohio State University.Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and everywhere podcasts are heard around the world.More episodes of FreightWaves Insiders

Bill Haas, AAM, is the owner of Haas performance consulting LLC, with 40 years of experience in the automotive service and repair industry. Clients have access to Bill’s solution based focus, expertise, unique perspectives and in-depth knowledge of the industry. Bill began his career working part-time at a full-service gasoline station in Appleton, Wisconsin. His career includes time as a technician, shop owner, technical trainer and on the staff of the automotive industry’s oldest and largest association representing automotive service and collision repair businesses. While at the association Bill had the opportunity to work with all segments of the industry. His knowledge of the industry has been shared on many occasions as he has been invited to speak at numerous industry events as well as providing testimony at hearings of the US Congress and several state legislatures on important legislation and regulation affecting the automotive industry. Bill received the Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) credential from the automotive management institute in 1996 and has been a member of the automotive management institute’s faculty since 2002. Bill is also the business manager for NACAT, the North American Council of Automotive Teachers. His services include business management seminar development and delivery, keynote presentations, business consulting, performance coaching, and strategic planning facilitation. Listen to Bill’s previous episodes  (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22haas%22) .   Key Talking Points Back in the day when R12 rose in price because of a tax, we had a chance to change who purchased refrigerant.  Today the Clean Air Act requires all technicians who work on refrigerant systems who purchase refrigerant R134A and R1234YF in quantities of 2 pounds or more need a certification called ‘Section 609’. MACS hold these certifications Anyone can purchase refrigerant in sizes below 2 pounds. Bill says we missed an opportunity to take this product out of the hands of the consumer. Since we are on the verge of the data issue; ownership, privacy, access.  Will we use this opportunity to be sure the ‘right’ people are qualified to vehicle data? What will the vehicle owner do with their data if they get access to it. Will they have access to repair ADAS systems on their own? Who are the professionals going to be? We could elevate the industry to a new level of professionalism by limiting who gets access to the vehicle data They will need training, skill sets, and equipment to qualify access to vehicle data Consider security professionals and their access to key codes. This template exists to take data access to the right people (definition to be determined) We need to be proactive to be sure this is done correctly. It needs to be supported by the entire industry. Across the board United we can approach the OE’s with a strong plan for data access They may be worried about liability instead of taking all the work to the dealership. They don’t have the capacity to do all the work  The data needs to be safe   A special thanks to Bill Haas for his contribution to the aftermarket. Books mentioned in the content library  (https://remarkableresults.biz/books/) Leave me an honest review on iTunes (https://airtable.com/tblOgQmbnkHekpl0L/viwSbPkieMNhLOmtK/recQNomCKr1D5I9x4) . Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one of them. Email Carm HERE (mailto:carm@remarkableresults.biz) . (mailto:carm@remarkableresults.biz)     (http://eepurl.com/bhqME9) Be socially involved and in touch with the show: Speaking (https://remarkableresults.biz/speaking) Subscribe to a free mobile listening app (https://remarkableresults.biz/app/) . (https://www.spotify.com/us/)   This episode is brought to you by FlexCheck Auto Digital Vehicle Inspection Software....

For gay men looking to become dads, the world of adoption sometimes may seem impossible to navigate. There's so much information, so many opinions, stories, and ways to adopt that it may seem overwhelming. In this episode we've tried to lay the groundwork for adoption. A former social service worker, an LGBT specialist in an adoption organization and a gay dad with three different adoption stories had a vibrant discussion with us on the various paths to adoption, on myths, on homophobia – and much more. Download the full, unedited discussion of this episode (53:08) In preparation for this episode, we've searched the internet for common myths among gay men on adoption. Here's what we've found, and what our guests in this episode said about it: Biological parents perceive a gay-dad household as an ‘immoral environment.' - NOT TRUE (IN GENERAL). According to Ethan Cohan, two-time adoptive dad, some bio moms specifically look for gay dads, just because they feel better knowing there will be no other 'mom' but them.Gay men, and especially gay single men, are being pushed down the list of adoption, and wait more time to be matched. - PARTIALLY TRUE. According to Nitara Frost, Parent Support Specialist for LGBTQ Parents at the North American Council on Atoptable Children, there's some evidence that single parent households are being pushed down the list, especially with foster-to-adopt route. Judges prefer reuniting kids with their biological parents over approving gay men as adoptive parents. - TRUE. There's an overall attempt of reunifications with the birth parents as part of the adoption process, mainly to give the bio parents the opportunity to not give up the child, instead of trying to get the child at a later stage.Some adoption agencies are not gay friendly, even if they don't specify it on their websites. - TRUE. Our guests in this episode recommend to check your adoption agency against lists like HRC or ask other gay dads who worked with this agency to make sure they are as gay friendly as they say they are. Some agencies will not indicate that they are not homophobic, but will discriminate against gay dads. Our Guests Nitara Frost, Parent Support Specialist for LGBTQ Parents at the North American Council on Atoptive Children (NACAC)Nitara Frost has worked for North American Council on Adoptable Children as the Parent Support Specialist serving LGBTQ adoptive parents in the state of Minnesota for almost 9 years.  She had also been working Nationwide supporting LGBTQ adoptive and pre-adoptive parents for 7 years.  She and her wife are adoptive parents to 5 children. Check out NACAC Staff Page Eufe de la Torre, Therapist and former social worker in Child WelfareEufe (www.eufetherapy.com) is a licensed Marriage and Family therapist in private practice.  Eufe has over 25 years of clinical experience working with LGBTQ individuals and couples who are working through relationship or personal issues, including those who are preparing to become parents. Eufe lives in Los Angeles, CA.  He and his husband are adoptive parents to two boys who are now 15 and 18 years olds.  He can be reached at this email.   Ethan Cohan, Adoptive FatherEthan is a partner at the Century City entertainment law firm Del Shaw Moonves where his practice focuses on entertainment transactional law with an emphasis on deal-making and production in television, film and new media. Born and raised in New York, Ethan currently lives in Los Angeles with his family, including their two sons and one dog. If you'd like to speak with Ethan personally please email us Preparing for Adoption Here's a list of recommendations for general preparations to make if you are gay men looking to adopt: Build your support system -- before embarking on the journey it's important to make sure you have family and/or friends by your side, and also people who have been through adoption. Reach out to gay dads group on Facebook or even write to us to g...

For gay men looking to become dads, the world of adoption sometimes may seem impossible to navigate. There's so much information, so many opinions, stories, and ways to adopt that it may seem overwhelming. In this episode we've tried to lay the groundwork for adoption. A former social service worker, an LGBT specialist in an adoption organization and a gay dad with three different adoption stories had a vibrant discussion with us on the various paths to adoption, on myths, on homophobia – and much more. Download the full, unedited discussion of this episode (53:08) In preparation for this episode, we've searched the internet for common myths among gay men on adoption. Here's what we've found, and what our guests in this episode said about it: Biological parents perceive a gay-dad household as an ‘immoral environment.’ - NOT TRUE (IN GENERAL). According to Ethan Cohan, two-time adoptive dad, some bio moms specifically look for gay dads, just because they feel better knowing there will be no other 'mom' but them.Gay men, and especially gay single men, are being pushed down the list of adoption, and wait more time to be matched. - PARTIALLY TRUE. According to Nitara Frost, Parent Support Specialist for LGBTQ Parents at the North American Council on Atoptable Children, there's some evidence that single parent households are being pushed down the list, especially with foster-to-adopt route. Judges prefer reuniting kids with their biological parents over approving gay men as adoptive parents. - TRUE. There's an overall attempt of reunifications with the birth parents as part of the adoption process, mainly to give the bio parents the opportunity to not give up the child, instead of trying to get the child at a later stage.Some adoption agencies are not gay friendly, even if they don't specify it on their websites. - TRUE. Our guests in this episode recommend to check your adoption agency against lists like HRC or ask other gay dads who worked with this agency to make sure they are as gay friendly as they say they are. Some agencies will not indicate that they are not homophobic, but will discriminate against gay dads. Our Guests Nitara Frost, Parent Support Specialist for LGBTQ Parents at the North American Council on Atoptive Children (NACAC)Nitara Frost has worked for North American Council on Adoptable Children as the Parent Support Specialist serving LGBTQ adoptive parents in the state of Minnesota for almost 9 years.  She had also been working Nationwide supporting LGBTQ adoptive and pre-adoptive parents for 7 years.  She and her wife are adoptive parents to 5 children. Check out NACAC Staff Page Eufe de la Torre, Therapist and former social worker in Child WelfareEufe (www.eufetherapy.com) is a licensed Marriage and Family therapist in private practice.  Eufe has over 25 years of clinical experience working with LGBTQ individuals and couples who are working through relationship or personal issues, including those who are preparing to become parents. Eufe lives in Los Angeles, CA.  He and his husband are adoptive parents to two boys who are now 15 and 18 years olds.  He can be reached at this email.   Ethan Cohan, Adoptive FatherEthan is a partner at the Century City entertainment law firm Del Shaw Moonves where his practice focuses on entertainment transactional law with an emphasis on deal-making and production in television, film and new media. Born and raised in New York, Ethan currently lives in Los Angeles with his family, including their two sons and one dog. If you'd like to speak with Ethan personally please email us Preparing for Adoption Here's a list of recommendations for general preparations to make if you are gay men looking to adopt: Build your support system -- before embarking on the journey it's important to make sure you have family and/or friends by your side, and also people who have been through adoption. Reach out to gay dads group on Facebook or even write to us to g...

Guest attorney Tina Seymour Demoran gives an overview of adoption in Mississippi and addresses listener questions.Topics discussed:requirementscostsubsidiesinfant adoptionout of culture adoptionfamily leaveprivacyreversalsinheritancespecial needsMore information:AdoptUSKids or info@adoptuskids.org or adoptms.kids@mdcps.ms.govIRS Topic Number 607--Adoption Credit and Adoption Assistance Program IRS.GovMississippi Bar (What are the steps in adopting a child?)North American Council on Adoptable Children https://www.nacac.org/help/adoption-assistance/adoption-assistance-us/state-programs/Child Welfare Information Gateway https://www.childwelfare.gov/For more information on Title IV-E eligibility, view our fact sheet Eligibility and Benefits for Federal Adoption Assistance.Information about our guest and the Seymour Law Firm upcoming seminars: https://www.seymourlawms.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What type of assistance or subsidies are available for parents adopting a child from foster care? Who determines the amount of a monthly adoption subsidy and how can parents negotiate for a fair amount? Host Dawn Davenport, Executive Director of Creating a Family, the national foster care & adoption education and support nonprofit, interviews Josh Kroll, Project Coordinator for the Adoption Subsidy Resource Center at the North American Council on Adoptable Children.Support the show (https://creatingafamily.org/donation/)

Your Learning Curve Never Sounded This Good Emily Sundstrom‘s career in the automotive field started about 13 years.   She was hired to “just” answer phones. It quickly turned into something which she had a passion for.  She enjoys doing it every day. The passion comes from taking a stressful, unexpected situation and turning it into an experience that leaves the customer feeling confident, educated, empowered and respected. She has acquired multiple certifications from ASE, ATI, Wa. State Emissions, Elite Master’s Program, and Ami.  She strives to continue to learn every day. Working with my customers and team at Valley Auto Electric has taught me the importance of customer satisfaction. Watching a customer walk away with a positive an experience, not just a transaction, is how I show there is more to automotive ownership. They have also gained a relationship in the process. Facilitating these relationships is my greatest accomplishment. Bill Haas, AAM, is the owner of Haas performance consulting LLC, with 40 years of experience in the automotive service and repair industry. Clients have access to Bill’s solution based focus, expertise, unique perspectives and in-depth knowledge of the industry. Bill began his career working part-time at a full-service gasoline station in Appleton, Wisconsin. His career includes time as a technician, shop owner, technical trainer and on the staff of the automotive industry’s oldest and largest association representing automotive service and collision repair businesses. While at the association Bill had the opportunity to work with all segments of the industry. His knowledge of the industry has been shared on many occasions as he has been invited to speak at numerous industry events as well as providing testimony at hearings of the US Congress and several state legislatures on important legislation and regulation affecting the automotive industry. Bill received the Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) credential from the automotive management institute in 1996 and has been a member of the automotive management institute’s faculty since 2002. Bill is also the business manager for NACAT, the North American Council of Automotive Teachers. His services include business management seminar development and delivery, keynote presentations, business consulting, performance coaching, and strategic planning facilitation. Listen to Bill’s previous episodes  (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22haas%22) .   Key Talking Points: The Service Adviser/Manager has the toughest job in the company. We get ourselves in a trap when customers call for a price. When we fail to convert we blame it on the price shopper. The person who is calling you and asking for price may just need help because they don’t know what else to ask. Change the trigger. Whatever the caller asks for it will trigger a reaction: Give them a price Or tell them why I can’t give them a price. If it is your company policy no one cares that it is your policy. They may not be shopping price. They are shopping for you but price may be the only thing they can ask. Let the ringing phone be your trigger to move you into ‘Make an Appointment’ mode. Never give the caller information that won’t help them make a good decision. If you give price will that help them make a good decision about their car? What do the brakes need? You make bad decisions with bad information Empower them to make their decision based on the information you give. Value story: Let’s get it here and let my team of ASE certified technicians look it over. I want to do it tomorrow morning. Our desired result from the marketing we do to get the phone ring should be to get a vehicle in the bay. Appointments are the goal. Learn to do the right things when the phone rings. We can give a ballpark figure (price). They say I’ll call you back. You have no return on your...

Your Learning Curve Never Sounded So Good   James Pressly, Trade and Industrial Specialist, Career and Technical Education, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, Raleigh, NC     Jim Halderman brings a world of experience, knowledge, and talent to his work. His automotive service experience includes working as a flat-rate technician, a business owner, and a professor of Automotive Technology. He has a Bachelor of Science Degree from Ohio Northern University and a Master’s Degree from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Jim also holds a U.S. Patent for an electronic transmission control device. He is an ASE certified Master Automotive Technician (A1-A9) plus G1, L1 and L3. Jim is the author of 18 Automotive textbooks all published by Pearson. Jim has presented numerous technical seminars to national audiences including the California Automotive Teachers (CAT) and the Illinois College Automotive Instructor Association (ICAIA). He is also a member and presenter at the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT). Jim was also named Regional Teacher of the Year by General Motors Corporation and a member of the advisory board for Technological Studies department at Ohio Northern University. Jim and his wife, Michelle, live in Dayton, Ohio.   Shane Hawkins is the Automotive Technology instructor at East Gaston High School and adjunct instructor for Gaston College. Prior to teaching, he worked as an automotive technician at the local Chevrolet dealership for nine years before opening an independent shop. The desire to help others learn about a career in the automotive field and recognizing the difficulty in finding qualified technicians is what inspired him to become an automotive teacher. Qualifications include an Associate degree in Automotive Technologies, ASE G1 certification, ASE Master Certified Technician, ASE L1 certified, Bachelor degree in Occupational Education, and NC professional teaching license.   Impromptu guest Kyle Holt from S/P2. Listen to Kyle’s previous episodes (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=kyle+holt) .   Key Talking Points: Please stop talking about the need for quality automotive training and get involved. It will be our fault for the lack of young people joining our industry. The schools are there for industry. Superintendents and presidents need to hear from industry. You must get involved with the advisory committee. A good advisory board will make a huge difference in the quality of instruction, investment from the school and placement of students. We have so many jobs in the industry so automotive curriculum course can take the student anywhere. Speak at high school career days and help encourage high school students to enter automotive technology in post-secondary (college) Interest in the automotive starts in the home. We, the industry, must support the counselors. Invite them to your shop. Explain that the technician of the very near future is all about having quality computer skills. If you like cars and computers a career in the automotive is for you. We must develop relationships with education so we can win the share of mind war with education and get the students that have this attitude and like working with their hands and minds Text or write to the instructors and your department chair. Get a group of independent shop owners together and sit with a department chair, school principal or superintendent. Field trips to independent shops. Bring a student to your shop to job shadow. Get involved with the instructors in high school and college. Build a mentoring program in your shop. Not easy to do. Many good programs exist to copy from. Education continues it doesn’t stop in school.     Resources: Books Page (https://remarkableresults.biz/books/) Leave me an honest review on iTunes...

Steve Tepper and Carol Davis come onto the show to talk about reduction in variation and the flipped classroom model in healthcare education including where DPT programs stand as a whole on this, why these issues exist, pros and cons of flipped classroom and reduction in variation along with the evidence regarding this and Steve talks about Rehab Essentials and how it is contributing to improving healthcare education and reduction in variation in DPT education. Rehab Essentials Website: https://www.rehabessentials.com/  Rehab Essentials Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/RehabEssentials/  Rehab Essentials LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rehab-essentials-inc/  Rehab Essentials YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTdPlKsJrb2oHu-6zhTucgQ    Patient Practitioner Interaction (6th Edition) by Carol Davis: https://www.amazon.com/Patient-Practitioner-Interaction-Experiential-Developing/dp/1630910465/ref=pd_sbs_14_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1630910465&pd_rd_r=7QHJRYKGKE04BB12MN69&pd_rd_w=ozYDC&pd_rd_wg=He4Nw&psc=1&refRID=7QHJRYKGKE04BB12MN69&dpID=41yH0XA1OUL&preST=_SY344_BO1,204,203,200_QL70_&dpSrc=detail    The PT Hustle Website: https://www.thepthustle.com/  Schedule an Appointment with Kyle Rice: www.passtheptboards.com    HET LITE Tool: www.pteducator.com/het     Research References Beaudoin, M. F. (2013). Institutional leadership. In M. G. Moore (Ed.), Handbook of distance education (pp. 467–480). London: Routledge.   Diaz, V., & Strickland, J. (2009). ELI discovery tool: Blended learning workshop guide. Educause Learning Initiative, Unit 7. Retrievedfrom https://library.educause.edu/resources/2009/11/eli-discovery-tool-blended-learning-workshop-guide   Garrison, D. R., & Kanuka, H. (2004). Blended learning: Uncovering its transformative potential in higher education. The Internet and Higher Education, 7(2), 95–105.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.iheduc.2004.02.001   Graham, C. R. (2013). Emerging practice and research in blended learning. In M. G. Moore (Ed.), Handbook of Distance Education (3rd ed., pp. 333–350). New York, NY: Routledge.   Joosten, T. M., Barth, D., Harness, L., & Weber, N. L. (2013). The impact of instructional development and blended teaching on course effectiveness. In A. G. Picciano, C. D. Dziuban, & C. R. Graham (Eds.), Blended Learning: Research Perspectives (Vol. 2, pp. 173–189). New York, NY: Routledge.   King, S., & Arnold, K. C. (2012). Blended learning environments in higher education: a case study of how professors make it happen. Mid-Western Educational Researcher,25(1/2), 44–59.   Moisei, S. D., & Hughes, J. A. (2008). Supporting the online learner. In T. Anderson (Ed.), The theory and practice of online learning (2nd ed., pp. 419–439). Athabasca University Press. Retrieved from http://www.aupress.ca/index.php/books/120146 (Links to an external site.)   Picciano, A. G. (2009). Blending with purpose: The multimodal model. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks, 13(1).   Watson, J. (2008). Promising practices in online learning: Blended learning – the convergence of online and face-to-face education. North American Council for Online Learning. Retrieved from https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED509636   Biographies: Steven H. Tepper, PT, PhD, FAPTA is President of Rehab Essentials, Inc., which powers the transitional DPT program at University of Montana.  He is also a “freelance” professor with the Universities of Delaware, George Washington, Maryland, the Ohio State, & Virginia Commonwealth. Dr. Tepper received his BS in Physical Therapy and a PhD in Experimental Pathology from the University of Maryland.  He taught at University of Maryland for 12 years and then spent 13 years Shenandoah University where he was a full professor and Director of the entry-level and transitional-DPT programs. He has authored several chapters and peer reviewed journal articles on various topics.  His professional highlights include President of the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Section of the APTA, Task Force Member on Clinical Practice Guidelines III for the APTA, recipient of the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Sections Linda Crane Merit Award 1999, University of Maryland Alumnus of the Year 2003, Robert C. Bartlett Award for Innovation in Fundraising from the Foundation for Physical Therapy 2005, the Lucy Blair Service Award recipient, 2013, Charles Magistro Service Award from the Foundation for PT and became Catherine Worthingham Fellow in 2016.  Dr. Tepper has a passion for teaching.   Carol M. Davis, DPT, EdD, MS, FAPTA is  Professor Emerita and immediate past Vice Chair of the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in Miami, Florida.    She is also a clinician in active clinical practice, primarily treating patients with cervical and lumbar spine pain utilizing energy-based manual therapy, myofascial release, along with exercise.   Dr. Davis is an international lecturer and consultant and a respected author in rehabilitation literature.  She is the author/editor of 4 editions of texts: Integrative Therapies in Rehabilitation – Evidence for Efficacy in Therapy, Prevention and Wellness, as well as 6 editions of Patient-Practitioner Interaction – an Experiential Manual for Developing the Art of Health Care, both published by Slack Books, Inc., and several text book chapters, many focusing on the science of energy medicine and complementary therapies.  She has published over 30 articles in peer reviewed journals. Her areas of scholarly interest include educating students and professionals in the affective domain, particularly in professional interactions in health care, ethics, empathy, using the self as a therapeutic presence with patients, along with her clinical scholarship of investigating sustained release myofascial release as a manual therapy to assist in reducing pain and restoring cellular health.   Dr. Davis has traveled to several countries as a consultant in these two main areas of her interest, and has received many honors. In 2017 she was awarded the national Outstanding Mentor Award by Women in Academic Medicine in San Francisco. She was recognized in Canada as the first Helen Saarinen Lecturer at McMaster University, in Hong Kong as a visiting Academic Scholar, and in the United States by Utica College, Syracuse University as Distinguished Faculty Lecturer of the Year, and by the American Physical Therapy Association with the Dorothy Briggs Memorial Scientific  Inquiry Award, the Lucy Blair Service Award, the Geriatric Section Distinguished Faculty Educator Award, The Cardiopulmonary Section Linda

Above from left, Bill Hass and Bob Greenwood. Bill Haas, AAM, is the owner of Haas performance consulting LLC, with 40 years of experience in the automotive service and repair industry. Clients have access to Bill’s solution based focus, expertise, unique perspectives and in-depth knowledge of the industry. Bill began his career working part-time at a full-service gasoline station in Appleton, Wisconsin. His career includes time as a technician, shop owner, technical trainer and on the staff of the automotive industry’s oldest and largest association representing automotive service and collision repair businesses. While at the association Bill had the opportunity to work with all segments of the industry. His knowledge of the industry has been shared on many occasions as he has been invited to speak at numerous industry events as well as providing testimony at hearings of the US Congress and several state legislatures on important legislation and regulation affecting the automotive industry. Bill received the Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) credential from the automotive management institute in 1996 and has been a member of the automotive management institute’s faculty since 2002. Bill is also the business manager for NACAT, the North American Council of Automotive Teachers. His services include business management seminar development and delivery, keynote presentations, business consulting, performance coaching, and strategic planning facilitation. Listen to Bill’s previous episodes (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22haas%22) .   Bob Greenwood, AMAM, is President and CEO of Automotive Aftermarket E-Learning Centre Ltd and has over 40 years’ experience working with Independent shops developing their business to maximize business net income. Bob writes management articles for ASA’s magazine AutoInc and has developed live business management classes for ASA. He writes monthly management articles for Motor Age magazine in the USA and writes semi-monthly shop management articles for CARS Magazine. Bob’s previous episodes are (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22greenwood%22) . Talking points: You must develop a culture of learning. Conferences like Vision are seeing more members of owners company. More team training. This will help prepare for a transition of ownership. Projections in 2023 there may be 500 million lines of code in the vehicle. We are moving into a new profession where training will become the norm at 100 hours per year. The business model will need to change. We’ve seen the best tech in the shop is the owner. The owner must become the CEO and hire their new best top grade. The approach needs to come from an entrepreneurial mentality. Don’t go into business today because you love to fix cars. You must become a true business person and build a team to solve clients vehicle problems. Specialization may become part of a new business model. Instead of a standalone specialty shop, you can specialize within the shop with specialty technicians. Potentially can have a platform specialist, brake specialist, drivability specialist, etc. Do you have all the tools and information systems? Pay, benefits and training must increase. Labor rates must be dialed in to support this. Competent people need to be paid well and they make companies money. Efficiencies need to improve. When your efficiencies go down your cost per billed hour goes up. When your efficiencies go up your cost per billed hour goes down. Competing for talent. Provide tools and tool allowance. Tuition reimbursement. Retirement programs. Provide your team with resources for financial planning. Find a competitive advantage to embrace and retain your talent. It must be part of your culture. Become the place where people want to work. Profit sharing will become the norm. Tell your story when you started your shop to your people.

During this episode, Sue Badeau and I discuss: ways to build a positive relationship with birth families, how to work with difficult bio families and how to prepare our kids for reunification.  Susan Badeau (Sue) writes and speaks extensively on topics related to children, particularly those with special needs and is a frequent and passionate keynote speaker and workshop leader at state, regional and national conferences.  Sue and her husband, Hector, are the lifetime parents of twenty-two children, two by birth and twenty adopted (three, with terminal illnesses, are now deceased).  They have also served as foster parents for more than 50 children in three states, and as a host family for refugee youth from Sudan, Kosovo and Guatemala.  Recently, their 35th grandchild and fourth great-grandchild were born.  They have won numerous awards for their work, including being recognized by President Clinton with an ?Adoption Excellence? award, and receiving an ?Angels in Adoption? award from Congress ? both of these awards were for their work on behalf of adoption and children in foster care.  The Badeau family children come from many ethnicities and personal backgrounds. Some children were adopted at birth; others were teenagers when they joined the family. Some are from the United States; others are from countries around the world. Some have mental, physical, intellectual, or emotional challenges.  Active in Summit Presbyterian church, Sue and Hector have always found the motivation, strength and guidance for their life and work in their faith, particularly in Matthew 18:5-6, James 1:27,  and Luke 18: 6-7.  In addition to their own children, Hector and Sue have served as surrogate parents for countless neighborhood and church children. Hector was recently named one of West Mt. Airy (Philadelphia) Neighbor's 50 Good Neighbors because of his charitable work in the community and with the youth of the community.  Active in community efforts on behalf of children and families with special needs at many levels, Sue has particular passion and expertise around a number of topic areas, including the impact of trauma on children?s development, the importance of respite and self-care for caregivers and professionals alike, achieving permanence for older adolescents, the importance of the sibling bond, the lifelong value of birth family connections for foster and adopted children.  In addition, she has a strong belief that the multiple systems and the community supports in which children and families become involved ? child welfare, courts, education, mental health, physical health, developmental disabilities, schools, churches, neighborhood organizations,  etc ? must learn to better communicate and collaborate to best serve children and families.   Susan Badeau has a degree in Early Child Development and Elementary Education from Smith College.  She has worked in child-serving fields as a professional for thirty three years working in adoption, foster care, juvenile justice, children?s mental health and education in both public and private agencies.  She has developed curricula on many topics used to prepare professional child welfare staff, adoptive and foster parents, judges, attorneys and youth.  Past positions have included serving as Director of the Cross Systems Integration team within the Knowledge Management department of Casey Family Programs, as a Senior Fellow within the Department of Justice, Executive Director of the Philadelphia Children?s Commission (focused on all aspects of children?s health and well-being in the city of Philadelphia) and as the Deputy Director of the Pew Commission on Children in Foster Care. In addition, she had been a policy consultant for public and private agencies, universities and court systems.  Sue serves on national boards of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN), the North American Council on Adoptable Children (NACAC), National Center for Youth in Custody, All Children, All Families, and Justice for Families. As a speaker and writer she is a member of the Advanced Speakers and Writers Association (AWSA) and the Christian Communicators Conference (CCC). Sue Badeau's Website Sue Badeau's Books

NOTE: Bill Haas presented a two-hour seminar on the Millennial generation at ASA CARS at AAPEX, in November 2017. He was so kind to share with you an abridged version. Bill is a great friend of the podcast and brings his research and wisdom to you in an episode that can become a quintessential blueprint for hiring and engaging Millennials in your business. Bill Haas, AAM, is the owner of Haas Performance Consulting LLC, with 40 years of experience in the automotive service and repair industry. Clients have access to Bill’s solution based focus, expertise, unique perspectives and in-depth knowledge of the industry. Bill began his career working part-time at a full-service gasoline station in Appleton, Wisconsin. His career includes time as a technician, shop owner, technical trainer and on the staff of the automotive industry’s oldest and largest association representing automotive service and collision repair businesses. While at the association Bill had the opportunity to work with all segments of the industry. His knowledge of the industry has been shared on many occasions as he has been invited to speak at numerous industry events as well as providing testimony at hearings of the US Congress and several state legislatures on important legislation and regulation affecting the automotive industry. Bill received the Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) credential from the automotive management institute in 1996 and has been a member of the automotive management institute’s faculty since 2002. Bill is also the business manager for NACAT, the North American Council of Automotive Teachers. His services include business management seminar development and delivery, keynote presentations, business consulting, performance coaching, and strategic planning facilitation. Talking Points. (Listen to the episode to receive the essence of these high level ‘cliff’ notes): Millennial Expectations: 74% expect to get paid more 61% expect a flexible schedule 56% expect a promotion within a year 37% expect state of the art technology Seven Essential Elements to Enhance Employee Retention: ONE: Pay a competitive Wage TWO: Fair and effective management THREE: Benefits FOUR: Training FIVE: Empowerment SIX: Recognition SEVEN: Opportunity and challenge Seven Simple Questions Employees Ask Themselves ONE: Do you know me. TWO: Do you understand me? THREE: What can you do to help develop my skills? FOUR: When do you think I am worth a raise? FIVE: Do you care about what I think? SIX: Can you appreciate my effort? SEVEN: Am I respected? A leaders job isn’t to do the work, it is to provide the environment where the work is done (http://http://eepurl.com/bhqME9) Be socially involved and in touch with the show: Speaking (https://remarkableresults.biz/speaking) This episode is brought to you by Federal-MogulMotorparts and Garage Gurus. With brands like Moog, Felpro, Wagner Brake, Champion, Sealed Power, FP Diesel and more, they’re the parts techs trust.  For serious technical training and support – online, onsite and on-demand – Garage Gurus is everything you need to know. Find out more at fmgaragegurus.com (http://fmgaragegurus.com/) (http://bit.ly/2vm0Te7)        

Host Dawn Davenport, Executive Director of Creating a Family, the national infertility & adoption education and support nonprofit, interviews Allison Douglas, Family Advocate at Harmony Family Center in Knoxville, TN. She and her husband have adopted 4 children via foster care. And Sue Badeau, President of the North American Council on Adoptable Children and adoptive mom of 22 children. Creating a Family has many free resources related to this topic on our website at Adoption A-Z Resource Guide (https://creatingafamily.org/adoption/resources/ ) Please leave us a review on iTunes. Thanks. Click to tweet: http://ctt.ec/SEBab Facebook share: https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A//creatingafamily.org/adoption-category/parenting-toolkit-harder-parent-kids/ Show Highlights: https://creatingafamily.org/adoption-category/parenting-toolkit-harder-parent-kids/ Support the show (https://creatingafamily.org/donation/)

Host Dawn Davenport, Executive Director of Creating a Family, the national infertility & adoption education and support nonprofit, interviews Becky Wilmoth, an Adoption Tax Credit Specialist at Bills Tax Service, and Josh Kroll, Adoption Tax Credit Coordinator at the North American Council on Adoptable Children (NACAC). For a discussion of this show, go to our blog tomorrow http://creatingafamily.org/blog/.  Creating a Family has many free resources related to this topic on our website at www.CreatingaFamily.org.  Please leave us a review on iTunes. Thanks.   Click to Tweet: http://ctt.ec/81Tnb Share on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A//creatingafamily.org/adoption-category/adoption-tax-credit-2016/ Show Highlights: https://creatingafamily.org/adoption-category/adoption-tax-credit-2016/ Support the show (https://creatingafamily.org/donation/)

It's time for our annual adoption tax credit show. If you had adoption expenses in 2014, can you get a federal tax credit for them? Is this tax credit applicable to foster care adoption, or international adoption, or infant adoption? Can you claim birth mother expenses. Host Dawn Davenport, Exec. Director of Creating a Family, the national infertility & adoption education and support organization, will interview Becky Wilmoth, an Enrolled Agent and Adoption Tax Credit Specialist® at Bills Tax Service, and a frequent speaker on this topic. We also have Josh Kroll, Adoption Tax Credit and Adoption Subsidy Coordinator at the North American Council on Adoptable Children (NACAC).   Blog summary of the show and highlights can be found here:   Highlights   More Creating a Family resources on the adoption tax credit can be found here. Support the show (https://creatingafamily.org/donation/)

The adoption tax credit is a great way to help fund your adoption, though it is often underutilized. Host Dawn Davenport will interview two of the leading experts on this confusing tax credit: Donald Cofsky, President of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys and Josh Kroll, with the North American Council on Adoptable Children. adoption tax credit, adoption tax credit 2013, adoption, foster care adoption, failed adoption, international adoption Highlights of this show can be found here: Highlights For more information on the Adoption Tax Credit, click here. Support the show (https://creatingafamily.org/donation/)

Most children adopted from US foster care are eligible for an monthly adoption subisdy and other benefits from the state. What benefits are available? College tuition, medical insurance, monthy stipend? What is reasonable? Our guests are Josh Kroll, Project Coordinator with the Adoption Subsidy Resource Center at the North American Council on Adoptable Children and  Julie Mondroski and Judith Ungar-Neuenkirch, case workers with Clark County Nevada—otherwise known as Las Vegas. adopting from foster care, foster care adoption, waiting US children, adopting a US child, toddler adoption, adoption photolisting,  Blog summary of the show and highlights can be found here:  Blog summary of the show  Highlights   More Creating a Family resources on foster care adoption can be found here.Support the show (https://creatingafamily.org/donation/)

Episode 63: Today's Social Work Podcast is a broad overview of current policies and practices associated with adoption in the United States. According to the Evan B. Donaldson Institute, 6 in 10 Americans have had experience with adoption, meaning you, or a family member or close friend was adopted, adopted a child, or put a child up for adoption. Although most Americans have experience with adoption, as you'll hear in today's interview, the world of adoption is incredibly complex. For example, is it ever acceptable to consider the race of a prospective adoptive family when making placement decisions? For example, you're looking to place an African American child. You have three prospective adoptive families - two African American and one White. Assuming all things are equal, could you use race as an exclusionary criterion? What about if the child was White, Latino, or Native American? If you know the answer - congratulations. If not, keep listening. And even if you know the answer, keep listening. My guest, Dr. Ruth McRoy, has been an academician, researcher, practitioner, trainer and lecturer in the field for over 30 years. She is a member of the North American Council on Adoptable Children (NACAC) Board and is a Senior Research Fellow and member of the Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute Board. In today's conversation, Ruth talks about different kinds of adoptions such as transracial, international, infant placement, and foster care adoption. She talks about the role of the social worker in adoption, from pre-placement to post-placement. She talks about some of the national and international laws that regulate adoption, such as the Multi-Ethnic Placement Act, the Indian Child Welfare Act, and the Hague Convention. We end today's conversation with some resources that you can tap for more information about adoption, including the Evan B. Donaldson Institute, the National Resource Center for Adoption, AdoptUsKids.org, and the North American Counsel on Adoptable Children. One quick word about today's Social Work Podcast: I recorded the interview with my Zoom H2 digital recorder. Ruth and I were sitting in an empty lecture hall at the Oregon Convention Center during the Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education. Empty rooms are something of a commodity at conventions and I've done my best to edit out the sounds of people opening and closing the door looking for their own place to get some privacy. And now, without further ado, on to Episode 63 of the Social Work Podcast: Adoption Policy and Practice in the USA: Interview with Ruth McRoy, Ph.D.

Episode 63: Today's Social Work Podcast is a broad overview of current policies and practices associated with adoption in the United States. According to the Evan B. Donaldson Institute, 6 in 10 Americans have had experience with adoption, meaning you, or a family member or close friend was adopted, adopted a child, or put a child up for adoption. Although most Americans have experience with adoption, as you'll hear in today's interview, the world of adoption is incredibly complex. For example, is it ever acceptable to consider the race of a prospective adoptive family when making placement decisions? For example, you're looking to place an African American child. You have three prospective adoptive families - two African American and one White. Assuming all things are equal, could you use race as an exclusionary criterion? What about if the child was White, Latino, or Native American? If you know the answer - congratulations. If not, keep listening. And even if you know the answer, keep listening. My guest, Dr. Ruth McRoy, has been an academician, researcher, practitioner, trainer and lecturer in the field for over 30 years. She is a member of the North American Council on Adoptable Children (NACAC) Board and is a Senior Research Fellow and member of the Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute Board. In today's conversation, Ruth talks about different kinds of adoptions such as transracial, international, infant placement, and foster care adoption. She talks about the role of the social worker in adoption, from pre-placement to post-placement. She talks about some of the national and international laws that regulate adoption, such as the Multi-Ethnic Placement Act, the Indian Child Welfare Act, and the Hague Convention. We end today's conversation with some resources that you can tap for more information about adoption, including the Evan B. Donaldson Institute, the National Resource Center for Adoption, AdoptUsKids.org, and the North American Counsel on Adoptable Children. One quick word about today's Social Work Podcast: I recorded the interview with my Zoom H2 digital recorder. Ruth and I were sitting in an empty lecture hall at the Oregon Convention Center during the Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education. Empty rooms are something of a commodity at conventions and I've done my best to edit out the sounds of people opening and closing the door looking for their own place to get some privacy. And now, without further ado, on to Episode 63 of the Social Work Podcast: Adoption Policy and Practice in the USA: Interview with Ruth McRoy, Ph.D.

At the 2007 National Educational Computing Conference (NECC), Cable in the Classroom's Senior Director of Education Policy, Douglas Levin, had the opportunity to join Susan Patrick, President and CEO of the North American Council for Online Learning (NACOL), in presenting on the intersection of two emerging educational policy innovations: virtual schooling and 21st century skills.Cable in the Classroom, as the national education foundation of the U.S. cable industry, is a founding board member of the Partnership for 21st Century Skills. The Partnership is the leading advocacy organization infusing 21st Century skills into education.NACOL and the Partnership for 21st Century Skills collaborated on a joint position paper released late last year and this presentation [MP3, 38MB] generally follow the outline of that collaboration.The punchline: If we are serious about ensuring that all students master the skills they will need for life, work, and citizenship in the 21st century, the continued expansion of virtual schooling (blended and wholly online) will be required. At the same time, while virtual schools by their very nature foster some of the skills outlined by the Partnership, many will have to become more intentional in their approaches to teaching and assessing the full range of 21st century skills.Those interested in the work of the Partnership for 21st Century Skills might also be interested in perusing the Spring 2006 edition of Cable in the Classroom's Threshold, focused on high school reform and 21st century skills.Technorati tags: n07s689, necc, necc 2007, necc07, virtual schools, online learning, distance education, 21st century skills, P21, cable, CIC, Cable in the Classroom, cableintheclassroom, tv, school, education, NCTA