Podcasts about Olivia Benson

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This week we watched an aptly titled episode which follows a series of rape allegations against a recently retired basketball star.In addition to classic Warren Leight Era racism, this is an episode in which Olivia Benson, improbably, thinks it's cool if people are falsely accused of rape in a shameless bid to end a black man's endorsement deal. We are also treated to some terrible accent work and to newly minted Detective Carisi's delightful mustache and Staten Islander pizza choices.Music:Divorcio Suave - “Munchy Business”Thanks to our gracious Munchies on Patreon: Jeremy S, Jaclyn O, Amy Z, Diana R, Tony B, Drew D, Nicky R, Stuart, Jacqi B, Natalie T, Robyn S, Amy A, Sean M, Jay S, Briley O, Suzanne B, Tim Y, John P, John W, Elia S, Rebecca B, Lily, Sarah L, Melsa A, Alyssa C, Johnathon M, Tiffany C, Brian B, Whitney C, Alex, Jannicke HS, Erin M, Florina C, Melissa H, Olivia, Holly F, Karina H, Zak B, Karyn R, Summer S, and Matt - y'all are the best!Be a Munchie, too! Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/munchmybensonBe sure to check out our other podcast diving into long unseen films of our guests' youth: Unkind Rewind at our website or on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcastsFollow us on: BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and Reddit (Adam's Twitter/BlueSky and Josh's BlueSky/Letterboxd/Substack)Join our Discord: Munch Casts ServerCheck out Munch Merch: Munch Merch at ZazzleCheck out our guest appearances:Both of us on: FMWL Pod (1st Time & 2nd Time), Storytellers from Ratchet Book Club, Chick-Lit at the Movies talking about The Thin Man, and last but not least on the seminal L&O podcast …These Are Their Stories (Adam and Josh).Josh discussing Jackie Brown, The Love Witch, and The Long Goodbye with the fine folks at Movie Night Extravaganza, debating the Greatest Detectives in TV History on The Great Pop Culture Debate Podcast, and talking SVU/OC and Psych (five eps in all) on Jacked Up Review Show.Visit Our Website: Munch My BensonEmail the podcast: munchmybenson@gmail.comNext New Episode: Season 11, Episode 13 "P.C."Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/munch-my-benson-a-law-order-svu-podcast--5685940/support.

The squad goes after a ring of New Yorkers uploading child sexual abuse material. Detectives Amanda Rollins and Sonny Carisi are stunned to find one of the culprits is Deputy Police Commissioner and major asshole Hank Abraham. As ADA Rafael Barba decides how best to prosecute him, Lt. Olivia Benson has sympathy for Abraham's wife: ADA Pippa Cox. The arrest threatens to both destroy her family and her career as a prosecutor of crimes against children. Meanwhile, Deputy Chief William Dodds urges his son, Sgt. Mike Dodds, to leave SVU for a high profile position. And Benson and Captain Ed Tucker have a "nightcap." We're talking about Special Victims Unit season 17 episode 15* "Collateral Damages." Our returning guest is Aviv Rubinstein of the "Special Viewing Unit" podcast.This episode takes some cues from the 2006 case of Assistant District Attorney Bill Conradt. *Because of a two-part season opener, some streaming services list this as episode 14. For exclusive content from Kevin and Rebecca, sign up on Patreon.This show was recorded in The Caitlin Rogers Project Studio. Click to find out more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, Sharon and Stacy are catching up on another exciting week across Long Island, from organizational updates and community wins to highlights from the Suffolk County Marathon and all things Haunted Long Island. They're diving into local happenings, seasonal fun, and a few spooky stories—and to make things extra fun, they're joined by Angelica Miceli, Discover Long Island's Director of Partnerships and Engagement and resident lover of all things Halloween.#ShowUsYourLongIslanderThis week's spotlight shines on Tim Howe, COO of Spectrum Designs Foundation, recently honored with the “Live Long & Prosper” Tribute Award from the Nimoy Knight Foundation alongside Temple Grandin. Under his leadership, 70% of Spectrum's employees are on the autism spectrum, redefining inclusion and innovation while partnering with major brands like Google, J.Crew, the Born This Way Foundation and of course, Discover Long Island.#LongIslandLifeHauppauge's Tom Primrose took first place at the Suffolk County Marathon with a time of 2:50:30, dedicating his run to Long Island veterans.Haunted Long Island: From Sagtikos Manor and Camp Hero to Oheka Castle and Sweet Hollow Road, discover 13 spooky spots that make Long Island a Halloween hotbed — read more at discoverlongisland.com/blog.Fall Long Island Restaurant Week runs November 2–9, offering two-course lunches for $24 and three-course dinners from $29–$46 at top restaurants including Calissa, Shandon Court, and more — book early at longislandrestaurantweek.com.Last Chance Giveaway: Win tickets to the Blanc & Franc Summit on November 14 at RG|NY, celebrating Long Island wines — or use code BAFS20 for 20% off at liwines.com/events.The NY Jets will honor Suffolk first responders Dylan Hever, Sean Higgins, and Travis Yacovone, who saved a man's life during a senior picnic, at First Responder Appreciation Day at MetLife Stadium.Bethpage entrepreneur Angela Carillo, founder of Alegna Soap, wowed crowds at the Women's Expo, turning her kitchen-table soap-making hobby into a thriving Long Island business.Cohen Children's Medical Center has launched Long Island's first pediatric heart transplant program, offering world-class care in a new $110 million facility in New Hyde Park.Toys “R” Us returns to Long Island with a new 7,000 sq. ft. store at Tanger Outlets Deer Park, opening in late November with nostalgic brands like LEGO and Barbie.#ThisWeekendOnLongIslandSegment sponsored by East End Getaway – your source for the best Long Island events and experiences.Friday, October 31Sag Harbor Pumpkin Trail | Sag Harbor | 1 PMHalloween Party for Kids | Glover's Park, Westhampton Beach | 3:30–5:30 PMRed Carpet Dance Party with Scary-oke | Bay Street Theater | 4–6 PMSaturday, November 1Ghost Hunting on the Cutchogue Village Green | 6–7:30 PM (Session 1) or 8–9:30 PM (Session 2)Monster House Matinee Screening | Sag Harbor Cinema | 11 AM (Sat & Sun)Plan your Halloween adventure at EastEndGetaway.com#CelebriTEAMariska Hargitay revealed that Long Island psychic John Edward predicted her Law & Order: SVU fame before she landed the role of Olivia Benson — a true Long Island twist of fate.CONNECT WITH USInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/longislandteapodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DiscoverLongIslandNYTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@longislandteapodcastX (Twitter): https://twitter.com/liteapodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/longislandteapodcastEmail: spillthetea@discoverlongisland.comShop: https://shop.discoverlongisland.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MUSICKaty Perry and Justin Trudeau made their first public appearance as a couple on Saturday, attending a cabaret show at Paris's Crazy Horse Paris to mark Perry's 41st birthday. Guns N' Roses is planning on doing a U.S. tour next year, but don't expect them to do a residency at the Las Vegas Sphere. Slash doesn't think it's very "rock 'n' roll friendly", and he has a point. https://consequence.net/2025/10/guns-n-roses-slash-vegas-sphere-not-rock-n-roll-friendly/ Aerosmith and Yungblud have released another version of "My Only Angel," the first song off their collaborative EP, One More Time. It's available now on numerous streaming platforms, and you can watch the video on YouTube. One More Time will be released on November 21st. Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly are reportedly back together. A source says they're still living separately, but MGK spends a lot of time at Megan's home, because of their daughter, Saga Blade. https://pagesix.com/2025/10/25/celebrity-news/megan-fox-mgk-rekindle-romance-months-after-split-and-baby/ Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus are still going strong . . . as surprising as that sounds. In a new interview with "The Times of London", Elizabeth gushed about her new boyfriend, saying, "Billy Ray is fabulous. We're very happy, very happy." https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/elizabeth-hurley-billy-ray-cyrus-relationship-update/· Eddie Van Halen's “Kramer Ad” guitar sold at Sotheby's on Friday for $2.7 million, making it the sixth most expensive guitar ever sold publicly. It was dubbed that because Eddie was photographed holding it in an ad for the guitar company.The Top 5 is as follows:Kurt Cobain's Martin D-18E - $6,010,000Kurt Cobain's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" Fender Mustang - $4,550,000David Gilmour's Black Fender Stratocaster - $3,975,000Eddie Van Halen's "Hot For Teacher" Kramer - $3,932,000John Lennon's "Help!" 12-string Framus Hootenanny - $2,857,500 TVMariska Hargitay says a psychic predicted her iconic role on Law & Order: SVU. Mariska was recently on Amy Poehler's Good Hang podcast, where she shared that early in her career, she was focused on comedy and trying to get parts on sitcoms. But she went to a psychic who told her that was not the direction she would go. She said the psychic insisted she'd move to New York and become famous for “that face” – the way he described her when she was listening intently. Not long after, she landed the role of Olivia Benson. https://www.today.com/popculture/tv/mariska-hargitay-psychic-rcna239000 MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:Anime rides again atop the domestic box office, as Chainsaw Man: The Movie: Reze Arc takes the No. 1 spot! https://variety.com/2025/film/box-office/box-office-chainsaw-man-surprises-springsteen-disappoints-1236561362/ Austin Butler and Michael B. Jordan are in talks to star in a new Miami Vice movie. https://ew.com/michael-b-jordan-and-austin-butler-in-talks-for-miami-vice-movie-11836994 "The Goonies" is the latest showbiz property to get a massively overpriced Lego set. Sir Anthony Hopkins got candid about his new memoir, We Did OK, Kid, and recounted the exact moment he realized he was an alcoholic. https://people.com/anthony-hopkins-recalls-exact-moment-he-realized-he-was-an-alcoholic-11837183 Rip: June Lockhart, one of television's earliest stars, has died. She was 100. https://variety.com/2025/film/news/june-lockhart-dead-lost-in-space-lassie-1236561320/ AND FINALLYHollywood marketers love to say their movies are "based on a true story." Of course, those stories are often just ALLEGEDLY true, so you have to take these claims with a grain of salt. Still, there are 13 horror movies based on true . . . and ALLEGEDLY true . . . stories:AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES!Follow The Rizzuto Show @rizzshow on all your favorite social media, including YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and more. Connect with The Rizzuto Show online at 1057thepoint.com/RizzShowSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Frank and Squeaks kick off with Disney's renewed push on a Tangled live-action film and the report of Scarlett Johansson circling Mother Gothel. They roll into the next Jumanji entry, talk what works and what doesn't with these reboots, then Frank delivers a spoiler-light review of Ghost of Yōtei on PS5, praising its deliberate combat, camera work, and Erika Ishii's lead performance. To close, Frank sits down with author and director Neal Fischer to unpack his new book Law and Order SVU Confidential, covering the show's 25-year run, Olivia Benson's cultural footprint, why SVU's New York location shooting matters, and how the series handles real-world issues. Timestamps and Topics 00:00 – Intro and episode rundown 01:12 – Tangled live-action casting 08:14 – Jumanji sequel update 12:10 – Ghost of Yōtei review 21:12 – Interview: Neal Fischer on Law and Order SVU Confidential 54:08 – Wrap Key Takeaways Tangled live-action can work if Disney keeps the tone and songs that made the animated film stick. Jumanji's modern run shines when it leans on ensemble chemistry and family adventure. Ghost of Yōtei is a standout PS5 experience. The duel pacing and camera language make every strike count. Erika Ishii's Otsu is a quiet, layered lead that fits a focused revenge story with memorable mini-bosses. SVU endures on the strength of Olivia Benson's throughline, headline-driven plots, and real New York locations. The show offers aspirational justice while compressing real timelines, which fuels both comfort and criticism. Early SVU seasons keep a cinematic edge; the newest season trends back toward moodier, noir touches. Memorable Quotes “This might be one of the most cinematic games ever. It treats cinematic like a design rule, not just a vibe.” “I feel like this blade's heavy in a way I sometimes don't feel in God of War.” “Benson has the empathy. Stabler is our subconscious anger. Together they work.” “SVU is New York. On-location gives it a soul you can't fake.” “It's a version of the criminal justice system we want it to be.” Call to Action Enjoyed the episode? Follow, rate, and review the show. Share it with a friend who loves Disney remakes, PS5 epics, or SVU lore. Tag your thoughts with #GeekFreaksPodcast so we can feature your comments on the next episode. Links and Resources All news discussed comes from GeekFreaksPodcast.com: https://GeekFreaksPodcast.com Follow Us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegeekfreakspodcast Threads: https://www.threads.net/@geekfreakspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/geekfreakspod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekfreakspodcast/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GeekFreakspodcast Listener Questions Send your questions or hot takes for next week: your Tangled dream cast, your Ghost of Yōtei boss MVP, or your essential SVU episodes. Drop them on our socials or through the contact page at GeekFreaksPodcast.com. Apple Podcast tags: TV & Film, Entertainment News, Pop Culture, Video Games, Reviews, Interviews, Disney, Law and Order SVU, PlayStation, Geek Culture

The Osbournes, Season 1, Episode 2This week, Princess has her first guest of the season, Sonia, and doesn't watch the episode at all. Together they talk about the episode Princess didn't even see, Elijah Wood, and Olivia Benson's love life. 

Ever wondered what your pet is really thinking? In this episode, Michaela dives into the fascinating world of reading YOUR pets. From decoding your dog's energy to tuning into your tabby's emotional state, Michaela reads the furry companions of KYA listeners. But she doesn't stop there, Michaela focuses on a very special reading of one of Taylor Swift's iconic cats. Is it Olivia Benson, Meredith Grey, or Benjamin Button? You'll have to listen to find out.Then, in our Overtime segment, we shift gears and spill all the (spoiler free) sweet tea on Netflix's juicy new drama Hunting Wives, murder, mayhem, and Texas-sized secrets.In this episode you'll hear about: A cat who reassures his owner it was the right time for him to cross overA cow who felt like he wasn't really one of the herdA dog who feels like the mayor of his town If you enjoyed this episode, you'll love the links below:Test your Dog or Cat's Aura : https://knowyouraura.com/aura-quizzes/Find your aura color: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bonus-every-aura-color-explained/id1477126939?i=1000479357880Message Mystic Michaela on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mysticmichaela/Explore the Know Your Aura Website : https://knowyouraura.com/Visit Mystic Michaela's Website: https://www.mysticmichaela.com/Join Mystic Michaela's Popular Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2093029197406168/Our Episode Partners: Visit https://shopbeam.com/KYA and use code KYA to get our exclusive discount of up to 50% off.Know Your Aura is sponsored by Betterhelp. Get 10% off your first month at https://www.betterhelp.com/KYA See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We apologize for the wait, but we finally get back to the W National BA with a lightning round. We forgot to mention Angel Reese trademarking MEBOUNDS. But everything else, I'm sure we nailed it. Saki's father is mentioned. It goes better than most of you expect MAD ShredcommendationsAs of this record it's STILL P-P-P-PRIDE Month.Olivia Benson gets some peace!Did y'all know Twista is a ventriloquist now?Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-shred-head-podcast/donations

This week on The Treatment, Elvis Mitchell speaks with Emmy winning actress Mariska Hargitay about her record-breaking run as Olivia Benson on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and her new (and very personal) HBO documentary My Mom Jayne. Then, screenwriter Scott Z Burns stops by to talk about his new Audible Podcast series What Could Go Wrong? And on The Treat, Freaky Tales co-director Ryan Fleck hails a film that’s a warm slice of Big Apple life.

This week on The Treatment, Elvis Mitchell speaks with Emmy winning actress Mariska Hargitay about her record-breaking run as Olivia Benson on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and her new (and very personal) HBO documentary My Mom Jayne. Then, screenwriter Scott Z Burns stops by to talk about his new Audible Podcast series What Could Go Wrong? And on The Treat, Freaky Tales co-director Ryan Fleck hails a film that's a warm slice of Big Apple life.

Willie sits down with Mariska Hargitay, also known as "Olivia Benson" on one of the longest running prime-time dramas in the history of television: "Law and Order: Special Victims Unit". They look back on 26 seasons, her electric chemistry with co-star Christopher Meloni, and how the show inspired her to create the Joyful Heart Foundation. (Original broadcast date January 12, 2025)

In this episode, Chip and Gini discuss the psychology of pricing within agencies. They cover topics such as the importance of being confident in your pricing, avoiding negotiating against oneself, and the benefits of premium pricing. Gini highlights her experiences with male and female negotiators, emphasizing how women often undervalue themselves. The duo debates the effectiveness of the ‘three pricing options’ strategy and its pitfalls. They also offer practical advice for owners to ensure their pricing sends the right message to clients and reflects the true value of their services. Key takeaways Chip Griffin: “If you’re absolutely convinced, and you might be right, that a prospect doesn’t have a certain budget, you can give them an option at a lower price. But for God’s sakes, make the amount of work less than what you planned on doing originally for the higher price.” Gini Dietrich: “Stop negotiating against yourself. People will pay more than three grand a month. Trust me.” Chip Griffin: “There are high end and low end bounds to your targeting, and you need to think about how your pricing presents within those.” Gini Dietrich: “If you know exactly how much something costs, it will build your confidence to say, this is just how much it costs. And then add in your profit margin.” Related Pricing strategy for your agency The relationship between bottled water and agency pricing Understanding pricing models for your agency's services View Transcript The following is a computer-generated transcript. Please listen to the audio to confirm accuracy. Chip Griffin: Hello, and welcome to another episode of the Agency Leadership Podcast. I’m Chip Griffin. Gini Dietrich: And I’m Gini Dietrich. Chip Griffin: And Gini, I think I’m gonna be a psychologist today. Gini Dietrich: Oh, you are great. Yeah. Yeah. Okay. Shall I, I tell you all my problems. Chip Griffin: Oh, I, I, I figured that Olivia Benson would actually, Gini Dietrich: yeah. Olivia Benson’s having a rough morning. She’s, it was Addie’s birthday on Friday and there are balloons downstairs, and she’s scared of them. She’s having a rough day. Chip Griffin: So. Listeners, if you, if you hear a dog bark in the middle of this, she just wants to be part of the show. Which is natural. I imagine lots of people, in fact, based on my inbox, lots of people do want to be part of the show. Most of them having absolutely nothing to do with the business of agencies. Gini Dietrich: Yes, yes. Chip Griffin: Most of them being just awful, awful podcast guest pitches. Gini Dietrich: My, my favorite one is, ones are always the ones that say I’m a big fan. I listen all the time. And I’m like, no, you don’t. Nope. Chip Griffin: Nope. You don’t. ’cause you wouldn’t be pitching this person. You wouldn’t be pitching anybody because you would know we have never had a guest ever. Right. In seven years. Ever. Like, we don’t do guest interviews. Don’t bother trying. Gini Dietrich: Right? Yes. Chip Griffin: But we, we’ve been on that rant before, so I suppose we probably don’t need to go on it again. But you know, if you happen to be listening, then you know, don’t pitch a guest for this show. Gini Dietrich: Don’t pitch. Yes. Chip Griffin: But most of the people who are pitching don’t listen, so that doesn’t really help, Gini Dietrich: even though they say they do Chip Griffin: at all. And, and I really do appreciate the ones where they then become almost abusive in the follow up emails Gini Dietrich: because you haven’t responded, Chip Griffin: never heard back from you. Yep. Yeah. Yep. And you’re not gonna Yep. Because if you, if you’re not polite enough to actually tell me the truth or make a good pitch, I feel no obligation to respond. Gini Dietrich: Right, right. I got one yesterday. That had a meme that said, are you ghosting me? And I was like, yes, I am ghosting you because you didn’t like, same thing. We don’t have guests. I’m not gonna respond to you. Chip Griffin: Yeah, I, I did respond once though, to someone, and, and it was, it was a very blunt email, but I, I was actually friendly with that agency’s owner that they were pitching. And that owner had been a guest on, on one of my shows that does have guests in the past. So it was a, a poorly targeted pitch for so many reasons. Gini Dietrich: Yes. Chip Griffin: And so I responded to that individual and said, look, I’m not gonna tell my friend, the owner about this, but you might want to hone your targeting a little bit. Because this is not a good look. It’s a really bad look. Gini Dietrich: Yeah. It’s a really bad look. Yeah. Chip Griffin: So anyway, but that’s not what we’re gonna talk about. We’re gonna talk about the psychology of pricing as an agency. Because… I, you know, we’ve, we’ve talked about pricing before and how to do it well, and, and how to make sure that you’re doing it profitably and all those kinds of things. But I, I think it would be interesting to take a look at it from basically the perspective of someone who is, is looking at or hearing your pricing as an agency and, and what signs that sends to them. You know, how do you present your pricing in such a way to have an impact, and, and get the, the right feelings, if you will, from your prospects. So, I’m just gonna throw the floor open there and, and see where you would like to start on this topic. Gini Dietrich: Oh, where I would like to start? Yes. Well. I actually just did a podcast interview on this topic a couple of weeks ago, and it was mostly it, it was mostly aimed at women business owners and women, you know, in their careers as they’re looking for promotions and raises and things like that because women tend to… tend to not, you know, negotiate, not ask for what we’re worth. We don’t, you know, I work with a lot of women agency owners and they never price themselves correctly. They do, they do this thing where I, that I call negotiating against themselves, where they say, oh, but the client will never pay for that. How do you know that? You don’t know that, right? Why are you negotiating against yourself? So I think that, you know, a, as a woman, I see something a little bit different. See it, see it through a different lens than I think others do because it is, that is for sure what happens. And I told this story in the podcast interview I did a couple of weeks ago, but in all the time that I’ve been hiring for my own business, men always negotiate their starting salary. Men always ask for promotion and raises. Always. Women never do. And it’s gotten to the point where I will make an offer to a woman. And actually say, I need you to negotiate this. Because A, I want to know that they can do it because they’re going to be working with clients, right? So they, I have to know that they can negotiate with clients, but B, I want to give them the skills that they need to be able to do it and what better way to do it with their than with their own salary. And, but I still have to say to them like, I’m going to make this offer and I need you to negotiate it. So that I understand whether or not you can actually do it. Otherwise, every single woman I’ve ever hired would be like, yeah, this is great. Chip Griffin: Yeah. I, I, I guess when it comes to pricing, there’s, there’s the psychology on the prospect or client side, but then there’s also the psychology on the owner’s side. Yeah. And, you know, part of that is, is what you’re getting at there. And I think that, that it is certainly in my experience as well, it is, it is more pronounced with women, although it, it certainly does exist with, with many men as well. And, and so you, you need to, to think about, well, first of all, you need to start by being confident in your pricing, right? Correct. Yes. Just, I mean, at, at a minimum stop negotiating against yourself. Yep. Because that, that happens far too often. Yep. And it just, it, it doesn’t make any sense to me to do that, in particularly when it’s simply lowering your price for the exact same thing. Right. And we’ve talked about how you get discounts or reduce pricing in the past. But certainly when you’re negotiating with yourself, don’t just lower the price on the exact same thing. If, if you’re, if you’re absolutely convinced, and you might be right that, that a prospect doesn’t have a certain budget, you can give them an option at a lower price, but for God’s sakes, make it less than what you planned on doing originally for the higher price. Gini Dietrich: Yes. Chip Griffin: Now I do think from a psychological standpoint, there is this concept of premium pricing that can be effective for agencies at, at some point if you are not charging enough, people don’t value what you’re doing. For sure. And so I think that it can be helpful for you, in fact to have higher prices in order to close business. Now there is a fine line here, and I do see some people who take this to an extreme. It’s sort of like, you know, the whole notion of value pricing, right? Yeah. You know? Yeah, I know which widget to turn and when and so, you know. Yeah. And, and so I do see some people who say, well, you know, an hour of my time, you know, it’s gonna cost you $1,500 or something like that. And, that’s just bonkers right there. There is a point where you go too far in that direction, in my view. And so you still have to make sure that what you’re doing really does provide the value for that, that money, because otherwise you may get some people who say, oh yeah, they’re premium price. They actually know what they’re doing. I should hire, but then it’s gonna be a lot of people who feel the other way. Yeah. Like, this guy’s just, he’s a nut job. There’s, there’s no way It can actually cost that much. No. But, but, but more often than not, if you’re listening to this, chances are you can charge more than you currently charge. We say it all the time. But that the psychology of that is that the, at some point when that price is high enough, people are like, oh, this is, you know, this is a premium service. And so you need to think about how you want to position yourself because you do send a message with that pricing before they even know anything about your work. Gini Dietrich: Yep. Chip Griffin: What kind of agency you are. Gini Dietrich: Yep. Yeah. I have a really good girlfriend who runs an agency and, and she says to me all the time, I want, and I’ve been working her through this, but, she wants to work with higher paying clients. Right? We all do. But the, the work that she does, she, she’s convinced herself that no one will pay more than three grand a month, which just isn’t true. And she’s, when you look at her website, she presents a very boutique, like small business, micro business type of work. And so I’ve said to her a couple of things. First of all, stop negotiating against yourself. People will pay more than three grand a month. Trust me. And secondly, let’s revise your website copy so that it demonstrates the work that you can do at a larger business. Maybe not at the enterprise level, but you know, at mid-size business level. So let’s start elevating that. And as soon as she started, she did a couple of things. First of all, she revised her website copy, which has been great. She figured out exactly how much things cost, which we’ve talked about ad nauseum here. But you have to know, and part of that is in the confidence that that will build that confidence. If you know exactly how much something costs, it will build your confidence to say, well, this is just how much it costs. And you add in your profit margin. Like that’s just how much things cost. If they want a strategic plan and it’s gonna take you 20 hours and you charge 300 bucks an hour, you know how much that costs, right? So you have to know that. And then lastly. She, you know, if you’ve got your profit margin set in there and you’re doing things at a premium. Like I have one really good girlfriend who, who will say for tactical work, like showing up for client meetings and, you know, doing administrative kinds of things from the meeting, meeting minutes and agendas and all of that. I charge this rate. But if you are wanting me to do strategic thinking or strategic work, I charge this rate per hour. So she, she has sort of a range based on what it, what the work is. So you have to sort of know those things. And you can add in your premium pricing too. But one of the tests that I always do is I’ll say, okay, this is how much it costs because you’re having us do something on the PESO model, for instance, implementation that literally no one else in the world can do. We’re gonna add premium pricing on top of it, and then I will say to the prospect, this is how much it costs. If they don’t blink, I know I’m not charging enough. Right? Like that’s a test I do. And sometimes I win and sometimes I lose. More often than not I win. But I know that if they are like, okay, then I’m not charging enough. Chip Griffin: Yeah. And, and studying the reactions of people as they hear your pricing, it’s a great way to, to use psychology basically as a research tool going forward. Because, you know, different people will, will take different messages from the exact same pricing. Right. So let’s say I’m building websites. I can build relatively similar websites and I might price, for some people at 750, some people 7,500, others at 75,000. There are certain clients that you will attract within each one regardless of their budget. That’s right. That’s right. Right. Because someone like Coca-Cola is not gonna hire someone who says they build websites for $750. Gini Dietrich: Right. Or 7,500. Chip Griffin: Or probably even 7,500. Gini Dietrich: Yeah. Chip Griffin: So, you know, you, you immediately take yourself out of that market, which may be a good thing. Right, but, so you need to think about who it is you’re trying to reach. You know, if I’m, if I’m trying to reach a, a higher level of client, I need to charge more in order to convince them that, that I know what I’m doing and that, that I am the right fit for them. Now at some point you are out of the budget of certain clients. So you know, you, you can’t just say, well, I’ll always have a high price then because that, that way I’ll always get the premium clients. Yes, you will, but you’ll also price yourself out of the people who simply don’t have the budget. But my point is simply that there, there are high end and, and low end bounds to your targeting, and you need to think about how your pricing presents within those. Gini Dietrich: Yeah, absolutely. It’s, that’s such a good point. And it’s the same conversation I keep having with my, my girlfriend who insists that nobody’s gonna pay more than three grand a month. The reason that you believe that is because you’re working with micro businesses who can’t afford to pay more than three grand a month. But if you elevate into a different, into a larger size business, now you’re working with organizations that, A, understand marketing and communications. B, understand the value. C, understand how to to measure results and hold, how to hold you accountable to the things that you say you’re going to do. And D, are willing to to pay more. So you, as you grow your agency, you’ll, you’ll, you know, you may start out at 1500 bucks a month in a retainer, and then you move to three, and then you move to five and you’ll, you’ll continue to grow. But I think it’s really important to first understand how much it truly costs to do something, add your profit margin in, and then if you add a premium price on top of that, that’s okay too. And then to your point, use the reactions of your prospects to help you define and, and like tweak and evolve your pricing as you go. Chip Griffin: Yeah. And, and we all do this in our own lives too, right? I mean, absolutely. Back, back when I used to drink wine regularly, there was no chance in hell I was gonna buy a bottle of wine that was five or 10 bucks. It just, no, it, it, it wasn’t gonna happen, absolutely not. And, and the truth is, and I know this from having done a, a short stint as a food and beverage writer, there’s actually some pretty decent stuff in those cheaper price points. Right. It’s harder to find. Gini Dietrich: Yeah. Chip Griffin: But it does exist. Gini Dietrich: Yeah. Chip Griffin: Just like there are actually some decent boxed wines out there. I never in a million years would’ve bought a boxed wine. Nope. But the reality is, and, and that’s also different in other parts of the world, it is actually more common to have good wines that come in boxes and not just bottles. So, you know, but it, it, it’s all the psychology of me as the customer. I’m just not going to do it at certain price points. And so people will perceive you in the same way. Now, one of the other big psychological things that tends to come up is the, the notion of the three option pricing. And, hmm, I would say this is probably one of the most widely held beliefs, not just in agency pricing, but elsewhere, which is you, you should always give prospects three different prices. Basically a low number, a high number, and then the number you want them to settle on in the middle. I’m curious what your thoughts are on the three pricing proposal. Gini Dietrich: We rarely do it. And I understand the psychology of it, but usually what we do is say, this is what we think you need based on our experience and what you’ve told us, and this is how much it costs. I have found in the past that doing the three prices allows them to sort of nitpick a little bit, and I don’t want to be in that kind of business. That said, we do have a client who’s a long-term client we’ve been working with for a really long time, and they’ve, they had us do a, a new scope of work for some additional work a couple of weeks ago, and they asked for three prices. And I was like, okay, so we actually did the low price on what it actually cost, and then a medium and a high price. And they actually went with the high price, which I was super surprised by. That almost never happens because you’re right, usually they go for the middle, the middle price. But I, I hardly ever do it and be, and it’s mostly because they, most prospects, especially if they haven’t worked with you before, will nitpick it. Chip Griffin: Yeah. I mean, it, it, I, I think it certainly does open up more debate around, you know, what specific things cost. Yeah. And in general, I think that’s not a healthy. Yep. Conversation. Yep. You know, I, I, I think that you need to, to talk about what the, the package costs and not get into a place where you’re breaking things out. So, to the extent that you are providing three options, I would prefer to do it in such a way where there’s no quantities involved, right. So it’s not, you know, at, at this price point, we’ll do, you know, two or three pitches a month and Yeah. Two blog posts. And the, because the more you put numbers in there now it’s, it’s opening the door for people to start doing their own mental math, which may or may not be correct. Yep. And say, well, you know, what, if I do three blog posts. One right. And two pitches and Right, right. Five social media posts. Yes. And like, no, no, because that, that is not, that’s not the kind of menu that you should be offering. So I, I think that to the extent that you are providing options in order to fulfill the psychology of pricing that is so widely taught, they first of all need to be three viable options. Yes. You, you can’t ever do it in such a way where either you’re not profitable on the low end. Or the low end can’t produce results. Or the high end is just kind of silly, and you’re not really gonna be able to produce that many more results or that much more impact, right? They, they need to be things that actually make sense on a standalone basis. So you, you can’t, psychology is important, but you can’t use it to make all of your decisions for you. And I’ll also tell you, real world. I, I’m not convinced that for a lot of what agencies do, it really drives people to the middle option. Yep. I think that, that people are, and part of that is probably because agencies aren’t doing a great job of constructing those three different options in order to really drive people in the right direction. But, but too often I see people take the low end price just because… It’s the low end price. I mean, when, when, when you’re first starting to work with someone you want as low a risk as possible. Sure. In most cases. And so there’s going to be a natural tendency to gravitate towards that low end. And, and so you need to be careful about this because you might actually be driving people to the wrong option. Absolutely. When you do it. Absolutely. So if you are going to do it. Try it, see how it works, see what the reactions are. But if you are consistently driving to either the low or the high end and not to that middle option, you may need to reevaluate how you’re structuring. Gini Dietrich: Yeah. I just, I agree with you. I haven’t had really great luck with them. And, and, and it does, it does… They do nitpick it. So. Chip Griffin: Yeah. I mean, and, and I, and I think that, that there is a value to, to providing either one option or maybe two options. But they, they need to be, you need to do it in such a way that, that you are perceived as the expert. Yes. And, and if I simply provide three options, as, as everybody kind of expects you might, it now looks like I’m more of just a regular salesperson. Yeah, and you really are that expert advisor. I mean, if you, if you go to the doctor, you know, they might say, well, you know, you could do this or you could do that. They very rarely say, so here are three options. Gini Dietrich: Here’s the low end, here’s the high end. Right? Chip Griffin: And, and so, you know, I, I’m all for options when there actually are legitimate options, and you can explain separate and apart from the price of it, why someone should go with option A or option B. But to me the pricing piece of options should be secondary and not primary. Yeah, absolutely. It’s so funny ’cause.. They might even be two similarly priced options. Gini Dietrich: Right? Yes, absolutely. Yeah. And the other thing you could, you could do if, if it’s a necessity, is tie it to results. So instead of saying we’re gonna do this work, you can say, okay, for this amount of money, these are the results based on our experience that we can expect, that you can expect to get. This is how much it costs. For this price. These are the results you can expect to get. So, but you have to be really, really, really good at predicting outcomes. And so often, as, as we all know that when we start working with a client, we really don’t know, right? We just, you’ve had a couple of conversations. You, you base a proposal on experience. You, you might know the industry really well, but you have no idea. You have no idea the ethics or the culture or the morals or the values or any, like, you just don’t know. You don’t know how they work. You don’t know what works and what doesn’t. You don’t know what they’re hiding from you. Because there’s always something. So it’s, I think it’s really hard to predict that kind of stuff until you’ve been working with them for at least a year. Chip Griffin: Yeah. I mean, I, I, I would be super cautious about being too specific with, with expected results, because as you say, you just, you don’t know enough about them culturally. You don’t even know if they’re gonna be easy to work with so that they get you what you need. Right. In order to succeed. I mean, right. Frankly, a lot of the times when agencies struggle, it’s because they’re not getting the feedback. The information, yeah. The other things that they need from clients, when we’ve talked a lot about that on this show in the past as well, about how to cajole clients into getting you what you need to succeed. But because you know, now you’ve created psychology in your pricing where you’re, you’re making them almost expect failure when you’re not able to, to, to hit the exact numbers. Yep, yep. And so, you know, because you told them you can get these results, you may do something really well in another portion of, of what you were doing that that really makes it. The engagement worth the client’s money. But because you, you started the conversation around specific results and, and numbers, if you don’t hit those, the perception will be that you failed even when you didn’t. Yeah. So be really, it’s super careful about, about thinking about not just the psychology, at the signup stage, but the psychology over time as well, because that plays into how you price and how you retain clients as well. Gini Dietrich: Absolutely. And the last thing I will say is you’re, you’re definitely not charging enough. So increase your prices. Chip Griffin: There we go. Gini Dietrich: It’s true. So it’s true. Chip Griffin: So now, now that we’ve depressed everybody, speaking of psychology. Alright, well on that note, we will wrap up this episode of the Agency Leadership Podcast. I’m Chip Griffin. Gini Dietrich: I’m Gini Dietrich. Chip Griffin: And it depends.

In this episode, Chip and Gini discuss the prevalent issue of burnout among agency owners. They explore the different types of burnout, including cyclical and long-term burnout, and offer strategies to identify, cope with, and prevent it. Key recommendations include taking regular breaks, understanding personal energy drains and boosts, and adjusting work habits accordingly. They emphasize the importance of self-care, realistic time management, and the necessity to avoid making major decisions while burned out. Chip and Gini also share personal experiences and practical tips to help agency owners manage their workload more effectively. Key takeaways Chip Griffin: “Every entrepreneur that I’ve ever known faces burnout at some point or another.” Gini Dietrich: “It’s like putting the oxygen mask on first. How do you take care of yourself first so that the business and your team can survive and thrive?” Chip Griffin: “Avoid those knee-jerk reactions that you tend to have when you’re tired, when you’re burned out, when you’re frustrated. It’s just too easy to make the wrong choices.” Gini Dietrich: “Understand what gives you energy and what takes energy away so that you can present your best self to your clients and your team.” Related What to do when you feel burned out as an agency owner Is it time to sell your agency? Handling frustration as an agency owner View Transcript The following is a computer-generated transcript. Please listen to the audio to confirm accuracy. Chip Griffin: Hello and welcome to another episode of the Agency Leadership Podcast. I’m Chip Griffin. Gini Dietrich: And I’m Gini Dietrich. And Chip Griffin: Gini, I’m burned out. Gini Dietrich: Are you? Chip Griffin: Just burned out? Hit the wall. Gini Dietrich: I’m sorry. You know who else is burned out? Olivia Benson sleeping next to me. Chip Griffin: Oh, well that’s good. That means no dog in the show. Gini Dietrich: We don’t have to play ball. Yeah. Yeah, she may, she may show up, but right now it’s passed out. Burned out. Chip Griffin: What? What did you do to her this morning? Gini Dietrich: I didn’t do anything. Chip Griffin: Oh, okay. Well, I, I didn’t know if, you know, she had been out, running around and, Gini Dietrich: mm-hmm. No, it’s snowing here out that way, so, no. Mm-hmm. Chip Griffin: Yeah. Now we’ve got some snow here as well. Gini Dietrich: So Dumb. It’s April. Happy Spring. It’s April. It’s dumb. Chip Griffin: Oh, it is what it is. Well, we, we are gonna talk about burnout today. Not really necessarily mine or yours, but burnout generally and how agency owners can identify it, cope with it, prevent it. Just generally, I mean, it’s a, it’s a good topic because you know, you and I are both talking to a lot of agency owners who tell us that they are feeling burned out and they want to either take some time off or change up what they’re doing or pretty much anything, which I don’t blame them. I mean, you put on the news these days, I mean, pretty much anybody, you feel burned out after about five minutes of the red breaking news, chiron sitting on the screen. Gini Dietrich: Yeah. It’s funny because we do a lot of work for a client that is in the HR space, and the HR publications have been covering this, I’d say over the last six weeks, leadership burnout. So it’s, it’s definitely a topic. It’s definitely something that everybody at the top levels is experiencing and thinking about, and I think it’s a really good topic for us to explore because we’re human beings. We’re gonna burn out. You can’t necessarily prevent it, but there are things that you can do to help sort of mitigate some of the side effects of it. And also be aware that if you’re getting to that point, it’s going to affect your team too, because your attitude, your behavior, all of those things affect the way that your team behaves too. Chip Griffin: Absolutely, and, and look, I mean, every entrepreneur that I’ve ever known faces burnout at some point or another. And I think there are two different kinds of burnout that we need to think about here too, because there’s what I would call cyclical burnout, which you know, to me at least happens a few times a year. You know, where it just, you kind of just, it catches up with you. Mm-hmm. The hard charging nature. And then there’s, there’s longer term burnout where maybe you’re starting to feel frustrated with the business generally. Not just, not just because you’ve been busy in the moment, but because you know, it’s just wearing on you and, and they’re, they’re two different problems, but, but they’re both definitely problems. Gini Dietrich: For sure. You know, I think one of them, the first, the first one that you mentioned is the cyclical burnout, which is, I think we all tend to probably work more than we should. And we probably don’t take care of ourselves the way that we should. We don’t eat right. We don’t sleep right. We don’t exercise. All of those things that lead into it, and we are working, you know, 10, 12, 14 hour days consistently. That stuff leads to burnout. And so you have to really think about how do you sort of take care of yourself first. It’s like putting the oxygen mask on first, right? How do you take care of yourself first so that the business can survive and thrive, and so can your team. Chip Griffin: Yeah. And, and I think you know, it, it starts with trying to identify which kind of burnout you’re feeling, right? Because if you, if you can, if you can discern whether it is just that cyclical, I’ve hit the wall and, and need a short term break, versus I need to really shake things up. And, and I would encourage you, if you think it’s the latter, if you think it’s, you know, I need to big time shake things up. Get some short-term rest, try to deal with the short, you probably have short-term burnout too, right? Deal with that first, as you can think more clear headedly about the, the bigger picture. Because one of the things you really want to avoid is making substantial decisions when you feel burned out. Because it, there’s a natural tendency, and I, I have done this myself to overreact in those moments for sure. Instead of, of solving the problem in a, a simpler way, you know, you go for the full on amputation. Because why not? I mean, that just, it solves the problem. You know, who, who cares whether a little bit of rest and, rehabilitation would’ve solved it instead. Gini Dietrich: This is kind of an extreme example, but a couple of years ago, a really good girlfriend of mine was diagnosed with breast cancer and she was like, I’m done. I’m out. I’m closing the business. And I was like, whoa. Well, let’s, let’s take a step back here, like you’re going through some stuff right now. Let’s focus on the personal and let’s not, let’s not completely bomb your business. And about six months ago she called me and she goes, thank you for talking me off that ledge. I’m really glad I didn’t close my business. And I was like, you’re welcome. But it’s the same kind of thing, right? I mean, the burnout could be because you’re just exhausted. The burnout could be because the business isn’t doing what you thought it would, or it’s not profitable. Or there could be something personal going on, a big life change going on that could, that could create it too. So it’s kind of the, the same thing that they tell women when, when they’re pregnant, don’t cut your hair while you’re pregnant because you’re gonna regret it afterwards. So don’t make big decisions when you’re burned out. Chip Griffin: That’s not how I lost my hair. Just for the record. Gini Dietrich: You cut it while you were pregnant. Chip Griffin: It wasn’t really optional either. I, I didn’t get to, I, I chose to make it all go away, but it was mostly gone anyway. Alas. You know, I, I think that’s, it’s a, a great point and I, I think, you know, you start by just take an hour or two off even, right? If, if you’re feeling like that, you know, try to, try to take whatever chunks you can so that you can lower that temperature just a little bit. And, and every little bit that you can improve things, the easier it is to start making rational decisions about how to address the, the larger problem, whether it’s a short-term or a long-term one. You just, you want to, to really avoid those, those knee-jerk reactions that you tend to have when you’re tired, when you’re burned out, when you’re frustrated. It’s just, it’s too easy to make the wrong choices. Gini Dietrich: Absolutely. And you know, I mentioned this at the start, and I, I know, I know that me telling you to take time for this stuff when you don’t have time is counterintuitive. But I promise you, if you take time for yourself, if you get eight hours of sleep every night, if you eat correctly, get your fruits and veggies and your protein and your fiber. If you even, even if it’s not like working out, you’re taking a walk every day, those things are going to help because it’s helping you as a whole person instead of you just sitting in front of your computer for 12 or 14 hours a day. Take a walk while you’re doing a phone call. While you’re talking to a client. There are lots of ways that you can get in sort of quote unquote exercise or get outside during the day, except that when it’s snowing in April. But get outside during the day to be able to, to take care of yourself. Because those things help when you start to feel this way. Chip Griffin: So I have, I have two thoughts there. Neither one is necessarily useful, but if, if you are going to, take a phone call while you’re walking, please take it off video. There’s nothing to me more annoying. Please just do use your, and when people are walking, walking around, holding their laptop or their phone, they’re bobbing all around on the screen. Like, just go off camera. Just say Yes, please. I, I’m, I’m, I’m gonna go, so I’m gonna go off camera. I agree. Yes, and I’ll just keep going. Please do that. The second thought was, if I get eight hours of sleep in a night, I’m gonna go crazy because I, I can’t even remember the last time that I got eight hours of sleep. It’s bad for you. It’s very bad for you. That is not, that is absolutely not true. Everybody has a different sleep need. Okay? And, and you need to know what your own sleep need is. In my case, it’s closer to seven. Gini Dietrich: All right. Seven’s not bad. Let’s say seven to nine. Chip Griffin: I’m not talking about like I’m a two hour sleeper or something like that, but Gini Dietrich: Winston Churchill here, Chip Griffin: but if I’ve slept eight hours, chances are it’s because I’m sick. Even, even if I’m on vacation or something, I’m not gonna sleep eight hours. It just, it just doesn’t. I can’t stay asleep that long. Apparently you can, based on how you’re, Gini Dietrich: oh, I can sleep. Chip Griffin: Yeah. So, so can Jen. She’s very, she’s very good at that. I, I never have. That, even as a kid, I was like, raring to go, Gini Dietrich: yeah, I can sleep. Chip Griffin: So, but yeah, I mean, get the, take care of yourself in the, the best way that you can, given all the demands that you have on your time, because it will make it easier to address things. I think the, the next piece is to figure out what’s, what’s really driving the burnout. Sure. Is it simply that you’re doing too much work or is it the kind of work that you’re doing, or is it the stress that you’re feeling to your point earlier, either in your personal life and, and things that are going on outside of work. Or within work itself, you really need to, to diagnose the actual root cause of the burnout if you’re gonna make a, a change to it. Because it might be that reducing the number of hours you work is not really the solution. It might be that changing up what you do or working in something else in your off hours to to help. There are a lot of different ways that you can solve it, but if you don’t know what’s really driving your own burnout then you’re, then you’re not gonna be able to make a wise decision on how to prevent it, or at least, you know, put it off for the, a longer period of time. Gini Dietrich: Yeah. For me it’s the back to back to back to back meetings and, you know, I’m in back to back to back to back meetings all day long and then I don’t have time to do my work. And so I spend the evenings and early morning hours doing that and I start to burn out after that. So one of the things that I do is, because I can’t avoid, always avoid the back to back meetings. I take one week a a month with no meetings. And I say, this is my week that I’m not gonna do anything. And I get caught up on things and it, you know, it allows me to sort of refresh. So I’m still working. But that’s my sort of taking time off where I’m not having, and, and part of that too is because I’m an introvert, so all of that, not being able to recharge during the week is a lot for me. So if I have found for me that if I take a week a month of no meetings, that and gives me the ability to catch up, that I do better that way. Chip Griffin: Yeah, I, I think your, your point there is that it’s, it’s different for everybody. So Yeah. For, for some folks, I mean, I, I’ve always loved meetings personally. You know, I, I, I do take energy from a lot of meetings. Not pointless meetings. Not useless meetings. Sure. But, but I actually, I, I enjoy the, the, the back and forth, the give and take and, and things like that, that you have in them. And so for me. I mean, yes, I wanna be careful that I don’t have them back to back, so I can’t get anything done. But at the same time, the mere fact that I have meetings is not an energy drain. It, it tends to give me energy. And so the, the solution for me is not the same as the solution for you. Sure. Yep. And, and every listener that we have is gonna have a different solution as well. And so you really need to tailor your own approach to burnout based off of that and not based off of what works for you or me. I do think in general, most agency owners would benefit from carving out blocks of time for certain things. Whether that’s a week with no meetings or in my case, I, I tend to block out half days throughout the week where I don’t have meetings. Mostly just to make sure that I don’t ever fall too far behind on my inbox and, and things like that. Sure. So, yeah. I basically have three half days a week where I block from most meetings at least. And that helps, as far as making sure that I keep my head above water, at least at all times. Yeah. And that’s something I’ve done for many years. And, and would encourage you to think through what’s the right approach for you? What works with the rhythm of your own business and the way that you work best? Gini Dietrich: Yeah. Because I think all of that leads to burnout because you don’t, when you’re feeling overwhelmed, when you’re feeling underwater, and when you’re feeling like you can’t keep up, that’s gonna lead to burnout. Chip Griffin: Right. And, and I think that, you know, another piece of this is, is really understanding how you’re spending your time and how you want to change that. Whether that is spending more or less time in meetings. More or less time writing, or doing other creative pursuits. More or less time doing business development. Try trying to really understand exactly how you’re spending your current time, which is why I’m such a big believer in time sheets and time tracking. Yep. It, it really does help, even if you’re only doing it in snippets from time to time as an on, I, I would rather you do it all the time, but if you don’t do it all the time, at least do it some of the time so that you have a clear picture of, of how you’re spending your time. And then figure out, okay, what are the things that that give me energy and what are the things that take energy away? And how can I rearrange things with my team, with my clients, with others, so I get more of those energy producing things and fewer of the energy drains, and that will help to resolve burnout, but more importantly help to stave it off for longer before it comes back. Gini Dietrich: Yeah. I, yes, I mean, I think what we’ve outlined here is there’s no one size fits all. It definitely depends on you figuring out why you’re burned out or why you’re, you’re, it, why it’s leading to burnout, will help. Understanding, you know, what gives you energy, what takes energy away. And it it, to your point, it depends on your personality, it depends on the way your brain is, is wired, all of those things, right? So understanding that about yourself, because if you can be present the best, your best self, then you’re going to present your best self for your clients, for your team, for your contractors, for anybody that you’re working with. Which is what you should be doing as an agency owner. Chip Griffin: Yeah, and I, and I think that, you know, the other piece of this is that you have to find ways to take time off. Gini Dietrich: Yes. Chip Griffin: And, and, and the way we all take time off is different. If, if people looked at the way I take time off, they would say, that kind of looks like you’re working. But to me it’s not. But you know, when, when I take time off, I like to read business books and watch business videos and things like that. But it’s not, it’s not deadline oriented client service things. It, it, it still is broadly speaking work, but it’s mentally enriching portions of work that I can do in a more relaxed fashion. And so again, that’s how I’ve always done things. Most people are like, you’re on vacation. Why are you reading these business books? Why? It’s what I do. Gini Dietrich: And, and you don’t have time to do it otherwise. Chip Griffin: Right. And I, and I enjoy it. Yeah. So I, you know, I’m not gonna apologize for it and you shouldn’t either. Whatever it is that, that vacation or time off looks like for you is what you should embrace. But you need to find some way to, to disengage from the, the day-to-day pressures at least, let’s put it that way, more so than even taking time off. Because it’s, look, I, I understand as an agency owner, it’s hard to take so hard, full on time off. Gini Dietrich: Yep. Chip Griffin: Things are always gonna crop up. And, you know, I’ve said it before on the show, I’ll say it again. To me, I view it as a real asset that we have things like phones and, and other devices that allow us to stay connected because to me it is so much more relaxing to know that in a true emergency, someone can reach me to resolve thing in things in 30 seconds. Rather than the old days when you know, I would go somewhere for a week unplug and then come back and realize that all sorts of things had gone to hell in a hand baskets. Yeah. And it took a whole lot more to solve it. Just, I mean, you gotta make sure that it’s measured and that you’re not, you know, just doing your job remotely somewhere. Although for some people that may be good enough. That might Gini Dietrich: work too. Yeah. Chip Griffin: Right. I mean, again, you gotta figure out what works for you, but, but embrace all of the things that you have to help you to, in some way disengage your brain enough to help deal with that burnout. Gini Dietrich: And for me, being able to stay on top of my inbox while I’m out helps. So I, I will check my email a couple of times a day. Sure. Just to make sure there’s nothing that has fallen off the tracks or there’s, you know, and I’m not gonna respond to emails that can wait, but I am gonna like, keep, just keep track of stuff because that’s easier for me and a lot less stressful for me when I come back to work. So I think it, I think that’s a really good point, is just figuring out what works for you. Chip Griffin: Yeah. I mean, I, I remember when I used to work on Capitol Hill 30 some years ago, and I would come back from a, a week off and you’d come into the office and the inbox was literally so high, it was overflowing, and they had started putting stuff on your chair instead. So, I mean, it was because it was, everything was paper driven. I mean, this was, Gini Dietrich: yeah. Chip Griffin: For you kids out there, this was pre email. I had no email when I worked on Capitol Hill. You could still walking down the hall, you could still hear, hear people typing on typewriters. That’s how old I am. Gini Dietrich: That’s crazy. Chip Griffin: I know. It’s just, it’s hard to explain to people that’s how it used to be. Gini Dietrich: Were people still on typewriter? Typewriters? Yeah. They were? Chip Griffin: Older members still had their entire staffs on typewriters. I mean, when, when I started working on Capitol Hill, we didn’t have PCs. We had dumb terminals. Okay. The, the, the amber screen Dumb terminals. Yeah. Yeah. And, in the office I was in, I got the first PC myself, ’cause I was the only one who knew how to use it. But that was probably after, I dunno, a year and a half, two years of working there. Huh. And it wasn’t really connected to anything. And, and it was just, it was a, it was difficult. So. Yep. I love it. I’m old. Moving on. Gini Dietrich: I love it. So I’m old. Moving on. Chip Griffin: I, I, I think that the, the bottom line is that, that a lot of you are feeling burnout. There are a lot of ways to handle it, but first you have to try to figure out what those root causes are and then work on little incremental steps to start to address it. You’re not gonna wipe it all out overnight, and whether it’s cyclical burnout or long-term burnout, you need to try to come up with a, a plan to, to address it, and hopefully do that when you’re not so burned out that you can’t think straight. Gini Dietrich: Yeah, I think you raise a really good point in that you may take a week of vacation and you will come back and you may still be burned out. So don’t expect that it’s going, that will help, but it, you could still be burned out, so don’t expect that it is gonna be solved overnight. Chip Griffin: That’s right. And there are, there are no magic answers. So for all of all of you who send me emails or wanna do calls with me where I can just give you the answer, there is no single answer. Mm-hmm. By the way, for most of you, it is not just sell the agency. Right. Which seems to be the favorite place that people, I’m just so burned out. I need to sell. Worst time to sell. Gini Dietrich: That is the worst time to sell. Chip Griffin: Worst time for so many reasons. But yes, and we can address that in another episode somewhere. Gini Dietrich: That’s a good idea. Chip Griffin: When is a good time to sell. So on that note, I think we will draw this episode to a close before you’re burned out, just from listening to us talk about it. Gini Dietrich: Oh boy. So, geez, Chip Griffin: come on. That wasn’t that bad. I’ve done worse. Terrible. Oh, please. I’m Chip Griffin. Gini Dietrich: I’m Gini Dietrich. Chip Griffin: And it depends.

SVU S2 Ep 2 "Wrath" You guys, Olivia Benson is NOT being stalked. The three dead bodies that were found with ties to her past cases? Total coincidence. Just kidding, but good luck telling Liv that in this week's episode! Follow @elitesquadpod for more!

(Airdate: 4.22.25) Today on the show: Taylor Swift isn't just rolling in billions — her cat Olivia Benson is living the high life too, with an estimated worth of $97 million! (Somebody get Travis Kelce a side hustle.) Jelly Roll spills a seriously embarrassing story involving a little too much trust onstage, and John Cena is in hiding... but it's not wrestling drama he's waiting for his hair transplant to grow in. We'll also dive into how celebrity pet net worths are calculated (spoiler: it's probably nonsense), but hey, let's not ruin the fantasy.  And @HalleBerry Listen to the daily Van Camp and Morgan radio show at: https://vancampandmorgan.com/stations buy us a coffee    

Adam's Paternity Leave plods along, so we'll drop one discussing one of the most memorable episodes in series history. Patreon payments are frozen for the time being. A few resourceful new Munchies have figured out a work-around where you can join as a free member and upgrade from there to a paid account which charges you for one month and unlocks the back catalog behind the respective tier of the paywall. After that first payment, you won't be charged again until we're dropping new content (which we'll warn everyone is coming), so if you want more of this it can be had, along with access to the fully uncut episodes from 100 to present and Movie Club episodes.We got to watch an all-time Law & Order: SVU ("Undercover" Season 9, Episode 15) which sees Olivia Benson go undercover in a notorious women's prison in order to catch a serial rapist corrections officer. Along the way, we discuss the proper way to light an upskirt be-ankled panties shot, ‘90s nepotism star Barry Van Dyke, and the meaning of the phrase "iron kitten." We also talk about a few of the more famous residents of New York State's Bedford Hills Correctional Facility For Women. This is one of the standout episodes of the entire series, and though it mostly deals in shocking trauma, the writers and producers of this wonderful show found ways to sprinkle in lighthearted dick jokes throughout this heart-pounding hour of television. Enjoy!Sources:Anna Sorokin, the fake heiress who defrauded the rich and famous - The CutKathy Boudin, the student radical turned armored car heisting murderer turned college professor - Democracy Now and The New York TimesCarolyn Warmus, the "Fatal Attraction" murderer - MurderpediaMusic:Divorcio Suave - “Munchy Business”Thanks to our gracious Munchies on Patreon: Jeremy S, Jaclyn O, Amy Z, Diana R, Tony B, Zak B, Barry W, Drew D, Nicky R, Stuart, Jacqi B, Natalie T, Robyn S, Christine L, Amy A, Sean M, Jay S, Briley O, Asteria K, Suzanne B, Tim Y, John P, John W, Elia S, Rebecca B, Lily, Sarah L, Melsa A, Alyssa C, Johnathon M, Tiffany C, Brian B, Kate K, Whitney C, Alex, Jannicke HS, Roni C, and Nourhane B - y'all are the best!Be a Munchie, too! Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/munchmybensonBe sure to check out our other podcast diving into long unseen films of our guests' youth: Unkind Rewind at our website or on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcastsFollow us on: BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and Reddit (Adam's Twitter/BlueSky and Josh's BlueSky/Letterboxd/Substack)Join our Discord: Munch Casts ServerCheck out Munch Merch: Munch Merch at ZazzleCheck out our guest appearances:Both of us on: FMWL Pod (1st Time & 2nd Time), Storytellers from Ratchet Book Club, Chick-Lit at the Movies talking about The Thin Man, and last but not least on the seminal L&O podcast …These Are Their Stories (Adam and Josh).Josh debating the Greatest Detectives in TV History on The Great Pop Culture Debate Podcast and talking SVU/OC and Psych (five eps in all) on Jacked Up Review Show.Visit Our Website: Munch My BensonEmail the podcast: munchmybenson@gmail.comThe Next New Episode Once We're Back from Adam's Paternity Leave Will Be: Season 16, Episode 14 "Intimidation Game"Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/munch-my-benson-a-law-order-svu-podcast--5685940/support.

Which Law & Order: SVU character is better: Olivia Benson or Elliot Stabler? Liza Treyger and Kara Klenk, hosts of That’s Messed Up: An SVU Podcast, are on the case. Liza says Benson has better communication, better vibes, better patience, and the better wardrobe. Kara counters that Stabler is so dedicated to the job that he neglects all other people and things in his life, from his family to his clothing. This case will not be presented to a jury; it’s up to Ronald Young Jr. alone to render a verdict and determine whether Benson or Stabler should win this one. Case closed! Follow Liza @glittercheese on Instagram and Kara @karaklenk on Instagram. Their podcast is @thatsmesseduppod on Instagram. Keep up with Ronald Young Jr. @OhitsBIGRON on X and Instagram. And stay up to date with us @LemonadaMedia on X, Facebook, and Instagram. For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our shows and get bonus content. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if everything you believed about healing and personal transformation was being used against you?In this episode of Bewitched, Nicole Cherie Hesse pulls back the curtain on the psychological and emotional stranglehold that Betty—the so-called spiritual mentor—had over her life. What started as a pursuit of self-discovery and growth turned into a high-control, cult-like environment where devotion was demanded, obedience was expected, and questioning was punished.Nicole entered the relationship with Betty from a place of ambition and a desire to work with a woman who embodied spiritual entrepreneurship. Initially impressed by Betty's visibility, network, and her promise of deep, transformational work, she soon encountered unethical sales tactics and misleading revenue claims.  Nicole describes how Betty used spiritual teachings as weapons—convincing her to ignore her instincts, surrender personal autonomy, and submit to a system that prioritized Betty's ego over real transformation. How does a mentor create an environment where independent thought feels like betrayal?What does it take to wake up and see the manipulation for what it truly is?And once the spell is broken—how do you recover from the damage left behind?Nicole's story is one of awakening, resistance, and ultimately, escape. If you've ever felt uneasy about a spiritual leader's control or questioned whether a community was truly supporting your growth, this episode will strike a nerve.TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS(00:00) Intro(00:53) The Deeper Trauma Work(01:58) The Sacred Money Mind Program(04:31) In Today's Episode...Nicole Cherie Hess: Finding Betty(09:11) The Unethical Sales Call and The Revenue Share Deal(12:53) 6 and 7 Figures Who?(21:55) The Dark and Devious Companion - A.K.A. Olivia Benson(34:27) The San Diego Retreat and Further Doubts(37:45) Strange Flight Experience and Disappointing Expectations(42:53) Wolf Sanctuary Shock: It's a Drug Deal(50:53) What Business Advice?(54:12) Conspiracy Theories, Scientology, and The Compound(01:04:19) Trauma Bond(01:08:00) The Mexico Retreat Brings Financial Realizations and Withdrawal(01:10:37) The Final Retreat Invitation, Narcissistic Manipulation, and Day Trading(01:16:20) Hi, I'm Bumblebee - The Last Call: Hitting You Where It Hurts(01:26:16) Lessons Learned... Moving Forward(01:31:26) A Piece of Advice on Red Flags**WAYS TO ENTER MY WORLD**Leave a review, send us a screenshot and get a $250 credit, you can apply to anything else in my world.The Sacred Money Mind is returning April 1st. This is like nothing you've ever experienced when it comes to uncovering and dissolving what is unconsciously standing in the way of you attracting and normalizing larger amounts of money.Dissolve Your Core Wound Live Event I'm so excited to announce that Saturday, March 29th from 10-6pm, I'll be at the Philadelphia Rebirthing Center. This immersive day combines expert teaching, experiential work, and deep healing to create lasting change.CONTACT NICOLE IG moneymakingunicornsListen to Real Unicorns Don't Wear PantsCONTACT ALYSE@alyse_breathesalysebreathes.cominfo@alysebreathes.com

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Willie sits down with Mariska Hargitay, also known as "Olivia Benson" on one of the longest running prime-time dramas in the history of television: "Law and Order: Special Victims Unit". They look back on 26 seasons, her electric chemistry with co-star Christopher Meloni, and how the show inspired her to create the Joyful Heart Foundation.   

In this episode, Chip and Gini discuss PR professionals wanting a seat at the table when it comes to business decision-making. They explore the need for PR professionals to build relationships across departments, understand business dynamics, and communicate openly with other stakeholders. The conversation emphasizes the value of collaboration, learning from each other, and navigating interdepartmental challenges to drive business growth and improve client relationships. Key takeaways Gini Dietrich: “You should have relationships with people from different departments, and you should not bristle when they want to give you input on things because they look at things through a different lens and all it’s going to do is help you.” Chip Griffin: “The vast majority of PR folks, in house or agency side, don’t know enough about business to be true business strategists.” Gini Dietrich: “If you can have an open enough mind to invite them to your table, to be able to have those conversations and to listen, I think you’re going to have the opportunity to grow budgets, grow relationships, grow trust, grow all of the things that you need to do to be able to maintain clients for a really long time.” Chip Griffin: “You can have an opinion as a consumer, as a user, as a general member of the target audience. But that is different from professional advice based on expertise.” Related Handling clients who disagree with your agency's advice 7 reasons clients ignore advice from your agency View Transcript The following is a computer-generated transcript. Please listen to the audio to confirm accuracy. Chip Griffin: Hello and welcome to another episode of the Agency Leadership Podcast. I’m Chip Griffin. Gini Dietrich: And I’m Gini Dietrich. Chip Griffin: And Gini, I’d like a seat at the table. Gini Dietrich: Okay, no problem. Chip Griffin: Actually, I guess I’m already sitting at a desk here. And so I guess we have a seat at the table with each other at least. Gini Dietrich: You’d have to move the puppy, but you could sit at this, in this chair at this table. Chip Griffin: Well, I’d also have to travel like a thousand miles, so. Little things. Gini Dietrich: Well, fair, yeah. You can have a seat at this table. Chip Griffin: Well, thank you. You’re welcome. I appreciate that. But no, we are going to be talking about a seat at the table because that is something that PR pros, not just in the agency world, but in house and all of that, are almost always advocating for. I hear over and over again, you know, we, you need to give the PR folks, the communicators, a seat at the table for big business decisions so that they can be in on the advice. And at the same time, I’ve observed that most PR folks bristle when non PR people want to offer their input on PR activities, right? So if the CFO or the accounting team or the product team or the sales team wants to weigh in with the in house communicators or with the PR agency, they’re like, Hey, we’re the experts. Leave us alone. So I thought it would be worth exploring this a little bit, both from the perspective of how do you, and should you be involved in business decisions? And also, how should you react when others want to participate in your decision making and your activities? Gini Dietrich: You know, it’s funny because Muckrack just released their state of measurement report and I’m doing some content on it right now that hasn’t, that’ll be published in a couple of weeks. But one of the findings was that they are, that most communicators are and marketers to some, a certain extent, are creating a measurement reports in silos. And they’re not talking to the executives. So they’re not talking to the finance team and they’re not talking to the sales team. And communicators aren’t talking to the marketing team and vice versa. And so. You’re, you’re doing this and you’re reporting metrics in this silo that doesn’t make sense for the business. So extrapolate that out. If you’re doing that, why would you expect to have a seat at the table if you’re not willing to have relationships with sales and with finance and with HR and with the executive team to be able to do even that, let alone strategy, right? So these are the kinds of things that I think we have to be thinking about is… first of all, you should have relationships with those people and you should not bristle when they want to give you input on things because they have a different, they look at things through a different lens and all it’s going to do is help you. Are there going to be times where you sort of roll your eyes inside your head and, and because they, what they’re telling you is not going to work? Sure. Yeah, like for sure. But you should have relationships with people from those teams. If you want a seat at the table, and you want to measure the right kinds of things, and you want to be taken seriously. Chip Griffin: Yeah, I mean, I think you really have to start with being open to dialogue and encouraging those other departments or stakeholders to be open to dialogue with you. And so that means you both have to be in a mode of listening and understanding. And that will absolutely help you in the work that you’re doing in PR. I think we also need to understand, frankly, what our own limits are. Because one of the other things that I’ve observed is that a lot of PR folks feel like they ought to be giving business advice. And the number of agencies that I’ve encountered in the last couple of years who have said to me, Well, you know, we’re really not just PR strategists, we’re really business strategists. And really, we take a much broader view, and that’s why we get hired. Let me just say that the vast majority of PR folks, in house or agency side, don’t know enough about business to be a true business strategist. Gini Dietrich: Correct. Chip Griffin: And that, that’s just a cold, hard truth. Gini Dietrich: Yes. Chip Griffin: And so if you’re going to be offering that advice, you need to be doing it from a position where you actually understand what you’re doing and what the implications of it are. Because you may see it one way, but you don’t have the same knowledge that’s on the other side of the table. The same is true for you. So when someone comes to you and says, you ought to pitch this to the Wall Street Journal, they’ll, they’ll love it. They’ll take it for tomorrow’s paper. And you say, well, I hear what you’re saying, but… So you need to be ready for that same reaction when you come in, particularly if you’re someone who, you know, you don’t necessarily think in business and financial terms on a day to day basis. Which frankly, most agency owners, not just small agency owners, but most even mid sized agency owners are not really thinking about P& Ls and business tactics and all of those things in the, in the same way that their clients are. And so you need to be really careful about understanding what is the limit of your expertise so that you’re not, you’re not going so far outside your lane that you lose credibility. Gini Dietrich: It’s kind of like the 25 year old life coaches. I’m sorry, you’re a life coach? You’re 25 years old. What, what are you gonna coach on? Right? You haven’t lived yet. See, it’s the same kind of thing, and I know I’ve told this story before, but for about 10 years I sat on the, on the board of an organization here in, in Chicago that was very financial oriented. And so the other members, the other board members were accountants, CPAs, there was an HR person and me. And for, we would, we’d have quarterly half day meetings and for three hours of the meeting, it was all, because it was a, of an accounting firm, it was all financials. And I used to sit in those meetings with just like deer in the headlights kind of look because I was like, I have no idea what’s happening here. And then they always reserve the last hour for, for me, but you know, those first three hours I had to sort of endure. And in the beginning, I would take notes furiously on terms that I didn’t understand, or things that they were talking about that I didn’t understand. And then I would come back to my desk, and I would Google, and I would research, and I would learn. And then I’d go to the next quarterly meeting, and there’d be something else new. But after about two years, I started to really understand what it was that they were talking about, and I understood business growth and business development in a different way, because I was surrounded by these finance people. And I, I always encourage people to do the same sort of thing. You don’t necessarily need to be on the board of an organization, but perhaps you have, you have a mentor who’s in accounting. Or you have a mentor who’s a leader at a different organization. Like, find people that you can surround yourself with so that you begin to understand how businesses grow, what kinds of things, like I I’m sitting on a board of another organization right now. And it’s really fun to watch the CEO because he has it perfected, this formula perfected on how they grow. And he knows exactly if we do this, this and this, we’re going to reach X in revenue. He knows exactly. And he also knows what hurdles they’re going to have to get over. And so those kinds of key learnings, especially for a professional services firm that can’t be that exacting, it’s really, it’s, it opens up your eyes and it teaches you things that you wouldn’t necessarily get running your own business. So find people that you can surround yourself with that will give you that kind of education so that you can sit at the table and understand what they’re talking about and provide counsel from your lens to help the organization grow. Chip Griffin: Yeah, there’s absolutely huge value in improving your own knowledge and understanding of business concepts. It’ll help you in your business. It helps you in the advice that you’re able to give clients. It helps you in refining your own communications strategies, frankly, because you understand how it all interacts in a better way. It’s also one of the best arguments for specialization as an agency. Because if you are working with similar types of businesses or organizations on an ongoing basis, you start to understand the vocabulary, the challenges, the opportunities. You understand the mechanics of how the businesses and organizations work. And all of that helps you. So there’s, there’s a huge value to that. And I want to be clear. I am not in any way suggesting that you don’t have anything to contribute to the conversation when it comes to business decisions. I think PR absolutely has things to contribute. But you need to contribute from your area of expertise and not go in and tell people, this is how the product should be changed. Right? Because, ultimately, that’s not advice, that’s an opinion. Right. And there is an important difference. You can have an opinion as a consumer, as a user, as a general member of the, the target audience. But that is different from professional advice based on expertise. Both have value, but there is a big difference in both how you would communicate that and how it will be received. Yep. And so if you are focusing on how you can convey your perspective, understand the difference between those two. Gini Dietrich: Yeah, I think that’s really smart. And you know, one of the things that to, to the start of this recording, which is, you know, we say we want a seat at the table, we want a seat at the table, we want a seat at the table, but we’re not willing to do the extra work to be able to get there. So figure out what it is that your organization, your client’s organizations do to grow. One of the things that I do is I have at least a twice a month phone call or Zoom meeting with the VP of sales for all of our clients. And the reason I do that is because I can get an insight into what they’re working with, what they’re struggling with, what their prospects are saying, and how we might be able to help, right? So, those conversations are invaluable and my team will always be like, I don’t understand why you’re having these conversations. And I’m, and I explained that it gives us the insight that we need to be able to help them grow further. And it also provides opportunities for me to say, Oh, you know what? Why don’t we do X, Y, and Z and, and then we can, we grow budget because when I can go back to the CEO and say, Hey, The VP of sales and I were having this conversation and we think we might be able to do this or we’d like to test this. You almost always get extra budget to try that kind of stuff. So it gives you an opportunity to be able to, to grow the client as well. So it’s just, it’s not a bad practice. Yes, it takes some time. Yes, you have to learn all of the things, right. And we all are all meeting’ed out, but I do it twice a month. I don’t do it every week. And it provides me the opportunity to just look at, at things in a new way that I wouldn’t necessarily see because I don’t have a sales lens. Chip Griffin: Yeah, I know that there’s huge value in those kinds of conversations and, and the more that you open yourself up to that, the more that you’re willing to give a seat at your table to some of these other folks, the more willing they will be to not only give you that seat, but to listen to you. And so that means we have to be willing to listen even to things that we think are kind of crazy. We need to control our impulse to roll our eyes at least right in their face. You know, after we hang up from the zoom call, we can be like, Oh my God, I really cannot believe… Gini Dietrich: Cannot get this in the Wall Street Journal tomorrow. Chip Griffin: No. But you need to, to treat it respectfully and you need to help educate them, not in a condescending you don’t know anything about what I do kind of way, which is often the immediate impulse when someone asks for something, because we know people ask for crazy stuff when it comes to PR and marketing. We know that they just don’t have a grasp for how long it takes to do things or, or any of that. And that’s fine. We need to help educate them, but we need to do it in a way that is respectful of them. Because they bring expertise to the table too. They bring valid advice and opinions to the table too. And it does, what we do matters to that. And, and if we’re, if we’re doing what we think is great from a PR perspective, that’s fantastic. But we’re not going to succeed if it’s not driving other things in the business. So we need to have that strong relationship. And so I, I love that you, you’re talking to folks outside of the communications team at your own clients, right? That is a perfect example of what agencies should be looking for more ways to do. Even if occasionally you hear things that you don’t want to hear. Because it’s, it’s useful to know that that’s what they’re saying, right? It does me no good to know that, you know, the sales team is having a whisper campaign after I’ve already been fired, right? If the sales team is agitating about how bad we’re doing our jobs, if we’re doing marketing and creating leads, or if we’re in, earned media and, and they don’t feel like what we’re doing is helping them. I want to know that as soon as possible. Yep. Because I can counter that. Or adjust my strategies, or adjust my reporting, or do something. If I only find out after my contract’s ended, what good has that done me? Gini Dietrich: That’s right. Yeah. I think one of the things, too, that you start to learn is how, what’s the word I want? Protective? Different departments are of their own fiefdom, because we’re human beings, right? And it, I think it gives you some valuable insight into how, exactly what you just said, you can report results. Because, we had a situation a couple of years ago where the VP of sales and I were working really well together and we were generating a ton of qualified leads. But the sales team wasn’t, wasn’t converting them. And so I was reporting on all of these leads that we were generating, qualified leads that we were generating. And then there was this huge drop off when the, at the conversion point. And sales felt like we were blaming them and in my reporting, which I wasn’t, I was just showing the, the data, right? And what I discovered is that while they were qualified, they were too small, the VP of sales felt it was too small for them, for those, for his team to follow up on. And so instead of what, what we came to eventually, it was hard, but what we came to eventually is creating a DIY kind of process for those kinds of leads so that we could continue to generate those kinds of leads, but they would create their own, they would go through their own process. And then the sales team could focus on higher level, bigger types of clients. Had we not, had I not had such a good relationship with the VP of sales where we had, I mean, we had some down and dirty drag out fights where I was like, you’re not converting and he’s like, these are not the right leads. And we like, we were both banging heads and we were really stubborn, but we finally came to this conclusion that there was an opportunity for us to create a whole new path for sales. Through some of the content that we were creating and the, the journey that we had created. So we wouldn’t have gotten to that and we probably would have been fired had I not worked through that frustration with that VP of sales. Chip Griffin: Yeah. And I mean, it’s a normal dynamic in any business organization that sales blames the product or service delivery people or the marketers for producing leads, you know, it’s always someone else. Nobody ever jumps up, the PR agencies included, and said, Oh, I’m Yeah. I kind of sucked at what I did last quarter. That’s, that’s why things are where they are. Everybody always says that they’re doing the best that they can. And everybody, by and large, is doing the best that they can. It’s those conversations you have with those other stakeholders where you can figure out, to your point, how you can make those little adjustments that don’t even, a lot of times they don’t even require a lot of effort that can improve the overall outcome. But if both sides aren’t willing to come and have an open conversation and both sides aren’t willing to make change based on those conversations, you’ll never get there. And so I don’t care if the organization that you’re working with, they all think PR is stupid. They think you’re doing a horrible job. Treat them with respect. Treat them as if what everything they’re saying is credible. It will help you in the long run and you will get better results if you are the bigger person and you walk into those conversations and try to have them openly and honestly. And yeah, you take whatever arrows come. I mean, it’s going to happen. Gini Dietrich: Yeah. I really like what you said about inviting them to our table. So if you can, if you can have an open enough mind to invite them to your table, to be able to have those conversations and to listen, I think you’re going to have the opportunity to grow budgets, grow relationships, grow trust, grow all of the things that you need to do to be able to maintain clients for a really long time. Chip Griffin: Yeah. I mean, look, I, I always say this: Clients, they’re like kids. You’ve got to lead by example. And so, you know, if you want your kids to start sharing food, you have to offer to share your food with them first. Share your food with your clients. It’s awesome. Share your food with the sales team, with the product team, with whomever it is who would like to offer, the CFO, whoever would like to offer their opinion and perspective, Listen openly, share your food. Gini Dietrich: I love it. I think that’s really good advice. Let them have a seat at your table first. Chip Griffin: So with that, I’m now hungry, so I’m gonna have to go have some lunch. Me too. So that will bring to an end this episode of the Agency Leadership Podcast. I’m Chip Griffin. Gini Dietrich: And that’s Olivia Benson, and I’m Gini Dietrich. Chip Griffin: And it depends.

"They love snuggling up with them and Travis has set up all sorts of scratching posts in the house for them, and he's always buying them new toys. He's even planning to build them a catio – a cat patio – so they can have outdoor time without risking them getting lost, or worse." It's well known Tay-Tay is a feline fanatic who's the proud parent of three pussies – Meredith Grey, Olivia Benson and Benjamin Button. "Her cats usually travel with her when she goes on tour, but the kitty they get together would stay with Travis when she goes on tour, so he won't be so lonely," a snitch added.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Cordell & Cordell – Don't let divorce take more than it has to.MUSICDave Grohl has called the lawyers that he retained in September before announcing that he fathered a child outside of his marriage, according to People magazine. Sean “Diddy” Combs turned 55 yesterday and This year was much different. He jumped on the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) phone for a conference call with his adult children.Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker‘s baby boy officially turned one on Friday (Nov. 1), and in honor of his birthday, Grandma Kris Jenner gifted Rocky with a handwritten letter from Sylvester Stallone, AKA, Rocky Balboa. TVRyan Reynolds and Martha Stewart are having a playful public beef right now and Hugh Jackman is weighing in, siding with Martha. Martha Stewart appeared as a special guest on Bilt Rewards' November Rent Free game show and said that Reynolds is "not so funny in real life." Nate Bargatze is having his moment! He is currently the top-earning standup comedian in the world and now he's finally getting his own movie. Jason Kelce has apologized for spiking a Penn State student's phone on the pavement. The kid and Jason exchanged words that included a gay slur. The school released a statement about Kelce's possible criminal mischief and disorderly conduct, saying, “University Police and Public Safety is the investigating agency for this incident and the process is ongoing.” Kelce is a member of ESPN's Monday Night Football pre-game show. On set, he acted humbled in describing his regret in failing to follow the Golden Rule. Jason said, “I'm not happy with anything that took place. I'm not proud. Within a heated moment, I chose to greet hate with hate. I don't think that's productive.” AND FINALLYWould your favorite fictional character have voted for the same people you do? Well, Americans were asked in a new poll who various fictional characters would vote for.  The Kamala Harris supporters include: Liz Lemon from "30 Rock". . . Leslie Knope from "Parks & Rec" . . . Phoebe, Monica, and Joey from "Friends" . . . Olivia Benson from "Law & Order" . . .Elaine from "Seinfeld", Peter Parker (slash) Spider-Man . . . Marge Simpson . . . Blanche from "The Golden Girls". . . Elle Woods from "Legally Blonde". . . Barbie and Ken . . . and Cliff Huxtable from "The Cosby Show". The Donald Trump voters include: Tony Stark (slash) Iron Man . . . Archie Bunker . . . Hank Hill from "King of the Hill". . . Don Draper from "Mad Men" . . . Roseanne Conner . . . Tony Soprano . . . Homer Simpson . . .Hannibal Lecter . . . Biff from "Back to the Future" . . . Dwight from "The Office" . . . Ron Swanson from "Parks & Rec" . . . Walter White from "Breaking Bad" . . . Rambo . . . and Maverick from "Top Gun". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cordell & Cordell – Don't let divorce take more than it has to. MUSIC Dave Grohl has called the lawyers that he retained in September before announcing that he fathered a child outside of his marriage, according to People magazine.  Sean “Diddy” Combs turned 55 yesterday and This year was much different. He jumped on the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) phone for a conference call with his adult children. Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker‘s baby boy officially turned one on Friday (Nov. 1), and in honor of his birthday, Grandma Kris Jenner gifted Rocky with a handwritten letter from Sylvester Stallone, AKA, Rocky Balboa.  TV Ryan Reynolds and Martha Stewart are having a playful public beef right now and Hugh Jackman is weighing in, siding with Martha. Martha Stewart appeared as a special guest on Bilt Rewards' November Rent Free game show and said that Reynolds is "not so funny in real life." Nate Bargatze is having his moment! He is currently the top-earning standup comedian in the world and now he's finally getting his own movie. Jason Kelce has apologized for spiking a Penn State student's phone on the pavement. The kid and Jason exchanged words that included a gay slur. The school released a statement about Kelce's possible criminal mischief and disorderly conduct, saying, “University Police and Public Safety is the investigating agency for this incident and the process is ongoing.” Kelce is a member of ESPN's Monday Night Football pre-game show. On set, he acted humbled in describing his regret in failing to follow the Golden Rule. Jason said, “I'm not happy with anything that took place. I'm not proud. Within a heated moment, I chose to greet hate with hate. I don't think that's productive.” AND FINALLY Would your favorite fictional character have voted for the same people you do? Well, Americans were asked in a new poll who various fictional characters would vote for.   The Kamala Harris supporters include: Liz Lemon from "30 Rock". . . Leslie Knope from "Parks & Rec" . . . Phoebe, Monica, and Joey from "Friends" . . . Olivia Benson from "Law & Order" . . .Elaine from "Seinfeld", Peter Parker (slash) Spider-Man . . . Marge Simpson . . . Blanche from "The Golden Girls". . . Elle Woods from "Legally Blonde". . . Barbie and Ken . . . and Cliff Huxtable from "The Cosby Show".  The Donald Trump voters include: Tony Stark (slash) Iron Man . . . Archie Bunker . . . Hank Hill from "King of the Hill". . . Don Draper from "Mad Men" . . . Roseanne Conner . . . Tony Soprano . . . Homer Simpson . . .Hannibal Lecter . . . Biff from "Back to the Future" . . . Dwight from "The Office" . . . Ron Swanson from "Parks & Rec" . . . Walter White from "Breaking Bad" . . . Rambo . . . and Maverick from "Top Gun". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 202: Referred to as the real-life Olivia Benson, this female Mindhunter went from psychiatric nurse to prolific FBI profiler. This is the Ann Burgess story Sources for Today's Episode: Hulu documentary Mastermind Jerriwilliams.com/history of women fbi agents Boston College Magazine Biography.com Crimelibrary.org A & E An article from Glamour Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!) Kickoff - Build your credit fast with Kikoff. The best credit building plan to jumpstart your credit. Get your first month for a dollar. That's 80% off the normal price when you go to GetKikoff.com/WAC today. Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced by James Varga Audio Editor, Jose Alfonzo Script Editor, Abagail Belcastro Music by Dessert Media Show your Support: The easiest way you can support us is by leaving a review, telling your friends, sharing on social media or by sending us a note. We love to hear from our audience! You can also support the show through the following ways: Follow Us on Social: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/womenandcrime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenandcrimepodcast/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@womenandcrime Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womenandcrime Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/womenandcrime Twitter: https://twitter.com/WomenAndCrime Patron - ad-free shows starting at $2 a month, or upgrade to get an extra episode every month, exclusive AMAs with the hosts, lecture series on criminal justice, our true crime book club, and more! Check out our Patreon page for more info: https://www.patreon.com/womenandcrime Apple Subscriptions - Exclusive episodes and ad-free regular stories are now available through Apple's podcast app for only $4.99 a month. Merchandise - For T-shirts, Hoodies, notebooks, stickers and mugs check out: https://www.womenandcrimepodcast.com/merch Help is Available: If you or someone you know is in a crisis situation, or a victim of domestic, or other violence, there are many organizations that can offer support or help you in your specific situation. For direct links to these organizations please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/ Keywords: Lyle and Eric Menedez, Bill Cosby, FBI Behavioral Unit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seth takes a closer look at Trump backing out of a 60 Minutes interview while JD Vance brazenly lied about everything from health care to abortion to January 6.Then, Mariska Hargitay talks about Law & Order: SVU's record-breaking 26th season, her iconic Olivia Benson costume being on display in the Smithsonian Museum and Dick Wolf having the Law & Order theme song as his ringtone. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When two frat boys at Hudson University learn co-ed Evie Barnes earns her tuition shooting violent porn, they rape her in a dorm. Sgt. Olivia Benson says the attack is still a crime because Evie didn't consent. At trial, the defense says Evie is so good in her rape fantasy pornos, the boys had no idea she wasn't acting. Barba wins a conviction, but the judge sets the conviction aside, saying there was no evidence she said "no." Betrayed by the court, disowned by her parents, and expelled from school, Evie leaves the city once and for all to star in even more violent adult films.We're talking about Special Victims Unit season 16 episode 5 "Pornstar's Requiem." Our returning guest is Kimberly from the A Date with Dateline podcast.This episode is inspired by the real life story of Duke University student Miriam Weeks, an adult film actress who performed under the name Belle Knox.  For exclusive content from Kevin and Rebecca, sign up on Patreon.

A 3 jours de la sortie en salles du film "Joker : Folie à deux", Lady Gaga se livre lors d'un entretien exceptionnel. Stéphane Boudsocq a rencontré la star à Londres. A un mois de la sortie de son prochain album, le chanteur Calogero a choisi RTL pour se confier en exclusivité. Rencontre avec Steven Bellery. Les coups de cœur d'Antoine Leiris pour "Mes enfants sont partis" de Julie Bonnie et "Roman de gare" de Philibert Humm. L'édito télé de Isabelle Morini-Bosc : comment l'actrice américaine Mariska Hargitay, qui incarne Olivia Benson dans la série New York Unité Spéciale, aide les victimes d'agressions sexuelles. Dans la playlist LVT, le nouveau titre de Zaho de Sagazan. Ecoutez Laissez-vous tenter avec Le Service Culture du 29 septembre 2024.

This week's leftover stories:SVU's Olivia Benson costume put in National Museum of American HistoryGwen Stefani is going country?A Halloween wedding caused some problemsJapanese man arrested for calling his wife anonymously over 100 timesYou can watch the episode at The Leftovers on YouTubeThe Leftovers with Sean (@seanrburnett) & Chelsea (@chelseaareber) from The Infomaniacs on WTAW (@wtaw1620)WTAW

Disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein appeared in court, a week after heart surgery to make a plea against new sex charges. A Colorado councilman is officially charged for shooting a teen looking for a spot to shoot to take homecoming pics...and Olivia Benson is now on display! Find out where to see the Law & Order characters 'fit!  Jennifer Gould reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

En esta entrega de LET descubre a los detectives más famosos salidos de la imaginación de escritores, cineastas y guionistas de televisión. ¿Qué tienen en común Bareta, Sherlock Holmes, Lisbeth Salander y Olivia Benson? Pues que si de ellos depende no se les escapa ningún malhechor. Gracias por escucharnos.

Folks, if we were gonna pick an episode to kick off a season it'd be this one! It has everything, for crying out loud!   The fricken T-1000, Elliot FUNdercover McStabler, Olivia Benson's box fan hair and a Patreon episode that includes 17 minutes of stupid awesome extras!!   Let's do this, Season 7!   **TW: rape of a minor, talk of sexual assault of a minor**   Rate and review!  Email: svupod@gmail.com! Mail: P.O. Box 176 Deforest, WI 53532 Social Media: @svupod! Merch: ,   Facebook Group: SVU POD Elite Squad FB Group Chat: Walk and Talk #littlebitloud for Indie pods! Patreon: Voicemail:  +1 (920) 345-7005   Thank you to our Dedicated Detective Patrons: Nikki M, Sophia C, Rachel S, Gloria B, Claire P, Kelsey M, Sydney, Sarah H, Heather S, Jenny M, Drew B, Dana R, Shannon C, Natalie H, Katie M, Brittany W, Em, MaryJack, Susan C, Victoria B, Kaitlin S, and Amelia T   And to our Elite Squad Patrons: Marisa M, Elke H, Tricia S, Emily T, Katarina G, Mary D, Joshua H, LEM, Eliza W, Nikki B, Melanie G, Andrew, Miranda B, Lauren T, Katie A, Kate H, Vanessa, Lex, Shelby K, Kimberly L, Bonita R, Maren, Ursula, Catherine M, Kate P, Jessica S, Dee, Jana M, Tammi J, Bear, Sam D, MAC, Meg M, Alexis J, Caitlyn S, Kristina D, Camille Z, Maggie D, Cyn, Jessica P, Madison H, Emily O, Victoria, Scout G, Melissa M, Desiree R, Monica K, Katy S, Brenna T, Andrea M, Tash, Al H, Andrea H, Aunt Sarah, Katie H, Vern, Katherine B, Aryanna, Madeline K, Kristin F, Samara B, Amanda P, Mahalia S, Jules K, Julie R, Tracey, Rachel, Kitty, Keri M, Leloni J, Alex, Samantha S, and Angie W

On September 13, 2016, Shawn Grate was arrested in the small city of Ashland, Ohio for the abduction and rape of a young woman. Miraculously the victim actually guided her rescuers to her location using the perp's cell phone as he slept. But her rescue was only the beginning! Police Detective, Kim Mager – a cross between Clarice Starling from “Silence of the Lambs” and Olivia Benson from Law & Order, SVU – was assigned to question Grate. It wasn't long before she suspected that this event wasn't a “one-off.” After almost 30 hours of interrogation, she got Grate to confess to multiple assaults, 5 homicides and led her to 3 bodies. Go inside that interrogation room with Detective Mager and take a seat as she recounts, minute by minute, her experience, including more than one moment where her life was at risk bringing a serial killer to justice. The book is HUNGER TO KILL, and my guest is Retired Detective Kim Mager.

Celebrating her 25th year as a part of the Law & Order franchise, SVU star Mariska Hargitay joins Richard in-studio for a thoughtful, at times emotional reflection on the iconic role of Olivia Benson. Later, David catches up with current Saturday Night Live MVP Bowen Yang, exploring his own season of breakthroughs and firsts.Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @vfawardsinsiderFollow our hosts: @rilaws, @beccamford, @davidcanfield97Our editor and producer is Brett Fuchs

The plot thickens on Fixing Famous People, as Dominick recounts realizing that Olivia Benson showed up at his home to take a police report after he called upon her last week and Chris wonders if he and Dominick have magical powers. Then, Anny Morris joins with a Google Doc full of The Lana Del Research (TM) on JoJo Siwa, daughter of Jessalynn. They talk Dance Moms, Nickelodeon, Dancing with the Stars, the PR snafu that is her new song Karma.You can find Dom at dommentary.com.You can find Chris at @thechrisderosa.Follow the show at @fixingfamouspeople.Subscribe to the Patreon Fixing Bonus People here.Write a review and let us know who you want us to fix! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simone Biles reveals she broke down over the backlash her husband received for his interview on 'The Pivot.' Plus, Cardi B says she's too skinny and has a weight-gain plan that might shock, bombshells about 'LHHATL' stars Scrappy and Erica Dixon were dropped during Bambi's latest interview, and Mariska Hargitay aka Olivia Benson in 'Law & Order: SVU' was mistaken for a real cop and helped a lost little girl find her mom! All this and more on today's Dish Nation.

Eric: Not counting wrestling, Im saying honourable mentions would be from the 1990s my childhood that i go back and watch: Fresh Prince of Bel Air, Murder She Wrote, Columbo, Matlock, Spiderman Johnny Bravo, Criminal Minds, Law and Order, Living Out of your Car, Bored To Death, Burn Notice, How To Make It In America, Hell On Wheels, Breaking Bad, early Walking Dead, The Wire, Will and Grace, Quantum Leap, all of the Star Treks. Top 5: 5 - Bosh - Police procedural featuring Titus Welliver, I read the first four books in a row, currently heading on book five of like 35, once I finish another book i'm on. It's amazing. If you could literally pick anyone who captures Bosh, it's Titus Welliver. 4. Brooklyn Nine Nine - I've seen every episode twice, it's outstanding. Jake Peralta and Charles Boyle are hilarious. 3. Highlander from the 1990s, I remember watching it pre knowing about the films it was based on and thought for Canadian content it was great. 2. Celebrity Name Game - Craig Ferguson hosted this guessing game where Celebrities and fans would team up to try and win the fan some money. 1 Law and Order SVU - Easily the best police procedural of all time. Olivia Benson and her team have seen it all. Also shout out to Law and Order Organized Crime where they gave Stabler basically his own show so neither he or Benson can feel overshadowed. X: @E_Freeds IG: @NatteringWithE Brundan Honourable mentions: Oz, Simpsons, Entourage, Game of Thrones, Stranger Things, Ren and Stempy. Top 5: 5 - Sopranos - Dug a lady, but dug the show more, saw one episode and was hooked. Most rewatches of any show I've seen. 4 - Futurama - When it first came out it was excellent. When it went to Adult Swim I was hooked on everything. Had my friends over to watch. Until it was brought back it had the best ending. 3- Letterkenney - Turned on to that during pandemic, blew through it, it's one of the most bingeable shows I've ever watched. Great ending, sad to see it end. Jared Keo as Wayne Shoresy, is fantastic. 2- Law and Order SVU - Watching it for 20 years, loved every episode, every character change, every story ark. Munch the best character, dark and sad but very good watch. 1- The Venture Brothers - My favourite show of all time, ran for 7 seasons 81 episodes, 4 specials, every single one of them was great. Drop subtle hints in the early seasons then pay off in later seasons. Brock Samson phenomenal character. Johnny Quest rip off originally then became it's own show. X: @Irishmisfit Follow: ShiningWizards, ROH Revelry, SJ: Honourable Mentions: SOA, Law and Order Franchise, Metalocalypse, Robot Chicken, Rick and Morty, Big Mouth, Oz, Orange Is The New Black, Fringe Top 5: 5 - Saved By The Bell - Favourite since I was a kid, gave good lessons and advice, great characters. Present day Zach Morris is trash. Lazy at home show, tons of seasons to watch. Favourite Episode: Jessie addicted to caffeine pills. 4 - Beverley Hills 90210 - Learnt things, great teen drama, storylines, Dylan McKay was my bad boy first crush. 3- American Horror Stories - 2021 series, spin off of American Horror Story, Daphney episode where it's like Alexa but a psycho version. A lot of good freaky horror gore stories. Always famous people, and Kim Kardashian 2- American Horror Story - Twisted episodes, messed up themes, one of my favourite seasons were season 1 murder house, coven, hotel with Lady Gaga, the season where they did 1984, very 80s murder based, season 9 was 1984. I love everything horror and gore. 1- Walking Dead - Religiously hooked from season 1 to season 9 or 10. Ordered in take out just to watch it. Discovered Norman Reedus aka Darryl Dixon. Jeffrey Dean Morgan showing up was excellent too. SJ: @KarnivalofKhaos Follow: Frigid Eh every Wednesday, Good Cop Bad Cop, Markin Out With Tom!

Writers With Wrinkles: Patience Bloom on Romance WritingPatience Bloom, a freelance book editor with 26 years of experience in romance publishing, joins Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid on the podcast Writers With Wrinkles.Key points:Elements of a captivating romance protagonist:Likable, even if flawed.Human and relatable.Vulnerable but strong.Possesses expertise in a specific area.Common pitfalls in portraying romantic relationships:Lack of conflict.Unrealistic or drawn-out conflict.Poor timing of romantic development.Current trends in romance writing:Increased inclusivity.More prominence of witches, sports, cowboys, dogs, and wilderness settings.Patience Bloom's additional insights:Going through the process of publishing her own memoir, Romance is My Day Job, made her a more efficient, understanding, and empathetic editor.Links:Romance Is My Day Job blogEditorial ServicesRomance is My Day Job: a memoirTimestamps:2:13 - Patience and Beth discuss their experience attending boarding school together.6:43 - Lisa asks about the key elements of a captivating romance protagonist.8:17 - Patience provides examples of characters with depth and expertise.11:35 - Patience discusses the importance of avoiding one-dimensional characters and unnecessary conflict.13:34 - She shares examples of how to create interesting conflict in a romance novel.16:05 - Lisa highlights the frustration of drawn-out conflict in romance novels and television shows.17:13 - Patience shares her controversial opinion on Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler from Law & Order: SVU.17:58 - Beth and Patience discuss the importance of timing in the development of a romantic relationship.18:51 - Patience emphasizes the need for urgency and emotional connection in a romance.19:25 - Lisa asks about current trends and what aspiring writers can do to stand out.19:44 - Patience discusses the rise of inclusivity, witches, sports romances, cowboys, dogs, and wilderness settings in romance novels.22:55 - Beth shares her experience with Patience as an editor and how it impacted her writing.25:29 - Patience reveals she is working on a new fiction book and considering another memoir. Support the showWebsite: https://www.writerswithwrinkles.net/Threads: @WritersWithWrinklesInsta: @WritersWithWrinklesTwitter: @BethandLisaPodSupport Writers With Wrinkles - become a subscriberEmail: Beth@BethMcMullenBooks.comWriters with Wrinkles Link Tree for more!

Law & Order. Anyone who knows me knows that ALL the Law & Order shows are my absolute favorites to watch… most specifically Olivia Benson and Law & Order SVU. 25 seasons and still going strong. So… yes… just in case you are wondering… the play on words in the title of this episode was 100% intentional! LOL!   Truthfully, though, it also directly relates to where we are headed in our studies today on OOBT. The 10 Words or 10 Commandments. The Book of the Covenant. So many examples of how God is using His laws to bring order.   And about those laws found in the Book of the Covenant… please know that while many of the laws we're reading don't sit well or don't make any sense at all to us, we must remember that they are not written for us today. Instead, they are written for the Israelite culture as they were leaving slavery and the oppression of the Egyptians. The Israelites are newly freed from slavery and in a learning process.   trying to learn how to live not as slaves any longer but as a new nation how to live at peace with God and at peace with one another how to deal with issues of property rights, personal injury, and issues of justice how God is setting them apart from the nations surrounding them in very significant ways   Throughout this learning process, we see God so graciously not only provide the laws for order but actually give them detailed instructions as found in the Book of the Covenant of what these laws mean in everyday life for them at that time.   And please don't miss out on the touching covenant ceremony between God and the Israelites during which they not only saw God, but they feasted with Him in the wilderness too. Can you even imagine my OOBTers? I can't wait to study this and so much more with all of you!   For the full episode show notes, please go to https://mfahring.com/exodus-22-24/

When Gini shared in a recent episode that her success has come from doing the same thing for 15 years, a listener pointed out that she has continued to evolve. The two are not mutually exclusive. In fact, the best agencies usually combine the two. Rather than chasing trends, successful agencies consistently produce excellent results for a well-defined set of clients. At the same time, these high-performing agencies continue to evolve and adapt as tools and techniques change. In this episode, Chip and Gini elaborate on how to blend the two effectively — and pitfalls to avoid. Key takeaways Chip Griffin: “Some revolutions work. Many fail spectacularly. So, evolve instead.” Gini Dietrich: “Do it on your own dime, figure out what works and what doesn’t, and then launch it to clients later.” Chip Griffin: “The most important time to be consistent is when you’re struggling to generate business as an agency.” Gini Dietrich: “These are the kinds of things that you should be testing, not saying let’s put all our eggs into this basket and go for it.” Resources Are digital agencies dead? Spin Sucks podcast: Navigating the Communications Shift from Services to Solutions Related Expanding the service offerings of your media relations agency View Transcript The following is a computer-generated transcript. Please listen to the audio to confirm accuracy. Chip Griffin: Hello and welcome to another episode of the Agency Leadership Podcast. I’m Chip Griffin. Gini Dietrich: And I’m Gini Dietrich. Chip Griffin: Gini, I think we’re just going to do the same thing every episode. So we’ll just, we’ll say the same words over and over and over again. Gini Dietrich: So easy. Perfect. Chip Griffin: Right after this. I mean, then we could, we could turn this into a daily podcast. If we just record ourselves once and just play it in a loop. I mean, we could come out every hour on the hour. Gini Dietrich: I love it. Let’s do it. Chip Griffin: Be like some of those awful TV commercials on cable news that just seem to run forever and ever and ever. No, I guess we probably shouldn’t do that. And as an agency, you ought to continue to evolve and not do the same thing over and over again. But I wanted to pick up on something that we talked about in a recent episode. I can’t remember now whether it was the last episode because they all blur together. I think it might have been the last episode, but it was a recent episode. Yeah. And, and one of the things that you said as part of that episode was that part of the reason why you have been successful is because you’ve been doing the same thing for 15 years. And I think we want to a clarify that you didn’t mean do the exact same thing over and over again for 15 years, but I think it is also helpful for us to look at the difference between evolving – which I think is important and chasing shiny objects, which is really what we were discouraging folks from doing in part in that last discussion where we, you know, we talked about, you know, the problem of being a Clubhouse agency or a cannabis agency or any of these other things that, that have come and gone over the years. And so, so how do you figure out how to evolve appropriately and, and have enough consistency that people know what to expect. from Arment Dietrich, but still keep up with the times. Gini Dietrich: Yeah, so I will clarify first and that is we have always been a communications firm and in the last 15 years, we have continued to be a communications firm. We haven’t been a social media agency. We haven’t been a content marketing agency, even though I love content marketing and we haven’t become a search engine marketing agency. We, we have always been a communications firm. We have added in the things that make sense as we’ve evolved. And during that time, I wrote two books, I went on a speaking tour, I launched the PESO model, I launched into undergrad programs at nearly every university in the country. Like, there are things that we have done to evolve the work that we do and to get better and become better experts, but we’ve always been a communications agency. Are we PESO model led agency for communication? Yes. That’s because that’s the way that I have evolved in my agency and then introduced it to the industry. But my point was that we didn’t, we didn’t say, okay, well, now we’re going to be a social media agency, and now we’re going to be a TikTok agency, and now we’re going to be a Clubhouse agency, and now we’re going to be an AI agency. We’re a communications firm, and we add those things in as appropriate. Chip Griffin: Right, and I think that’s, that’s vitally important, because you have absolutely evolved with the times. The tactics and techniques that you’re using today are not the same ones that you were using back in 2010 for example. There’s a lot of things that have come along between now and then. I mean, back then you didn’t have this phenomenally successful podcast called the Agency Leadership Podcast either. Gini Dietrich: For instance. Chip Griffin: I mean, so, and I, I, I think that’s probably the root of all of your current success. Right. Gini Dietrich: I’m sure it is. That’s what I point all of it to. Chip Griffin: Excellent. Excellent. But you know, I think that, that it’s understanding who you serve and understanding how you serve them that needs to remain as consistent as possible. Tweaks around the edges. But then how you do that needs to evolve with where your clients are, where their audiences are, their targets. And it’s not we all need to keep up with with what’s going on out there. But we need to be careful that we are not getting so far out ahead of our clients and their audiences as communicators that we’re now playing in a sandbox that is so tiny that it’s not going to benefit our actual clients. Because they care about their results today. They don’t, they’re not really focused on the fact that, you know, maybe in five years, their clients will be doing X, Y, or Z that they want to know where they are today and how we can help them. Gini Dietrich: That’s right. And I, you know, you said this in the last episode too, and you just repeated it now, but I think it’s, it’s worth repeating, which is who is your client and how do you service them? So you, your, your client, let’s say your client is a $10 million business that focuses on wellness and beauty. You, the tactics that you use to help them are going, should remain the same so that you can get, become an expert at it, and then you bring in artificial intelligence or you bring in different social media, or you bring in whatever the new shiny penny is, if it’s appropriate to help them get their results, but not focus solely on that. Chip Griffin: Right. And, and part of it too is looking at, at what is no longer working or no longer working as well. Sure. And so this is where, if you are a media relations focused agency, you need to be looking at other things. If you aren’t already, you need to be looking at other things to bring into the mix because media relations is becoming more difficult. There’s a lot fewer journalists out there to actually pitch on stuff. And, you know, a lot of what you’re getting out there doesn’t have the same level of impact today as it did 10, 20 years ago. And so you need to be thinking about how do you weave in more of the paid, shared, owned, all those aspects of the PESO model and frankly other stuff, right? I mean, how can you do other things that help your clients to meet their goals and are adjacent to what you’re doing already, right? I always encourage you, if you’re going to expand your set of services, and I think we had an episode about this a long time ago, but if you’re going to expand the services that you’re providing, keep them at initially as adjacent to things you’re already offering rather than starting something that’s completely disconnected, right? Because that’s where you’re more likely to have success because what you’re doing is an incremental change. So it’s, it’s easier on you. It’s easier on your team. It’s easier on your clients. If you all of a sudden go off in a wildly different direction. That’s where it becomes much more challenging. So, you know, if you’re a media relations agency, I, you know, you might not start with, I don’t know, putting on major conferences and running events as your, you know, as your additional service, you may want to, if you’re going to go down the events route, go something smaller, start with webinars, then, you know, maybe move to small in person events, things that are more akin to what you’ve already been providing to your clients and that your team is experienced with, because that’s how you can evolve as opposed to just chasing those shiny objects. Gini Dietrich: Yeah. And to, to continue to use that example, if you’re a media relations agency and you want to add in content marketing, then one of the things that’s easy to do is to add on contributed content. So now you’re still using your earned media chops and you’re using your owned media chops because you’re, you’re probably going to have to produce that content for the client once you, you place it. So now you can add that on. You can add on podcast pitching. Like there are other things that you can add on that are ancillary to the business that you already have to help you grow into those areas without saying okay Now we’re a content marketing agency. Let us write all your content for you Chip Griffin: Right and evolving one step at a time is helpful too, right? So if you want to go down that content marketing path starting with contributed content and not saying we’re going to do contributed content and we’re going to do blogs and we’re going to do You know online magazines and we’re gonna do podcasts and we’re gonna do video and we’re gonna do all these things all at once. All right Pick incremental steps because that way you can start implementing it. You can test it. You can see how it works with your own processes as an agency. You can see how it produces results for clients. You can see how you can generate profits and how to price it correctly. If you do all of those things, you’re putting yourself in a much better position to continue that evolution as opposed to trying to turn it into some sudden revolution that may or may not work, right? I mean, some revolutions work. Right. Many fail spectacularly. So evolve instead. Gini Dietrich: Yeah. And one of the things that we always do is we, do the work on ourselves first. So, you know, when blogging became, it was starting to like hit the main waves, we launched Spin Sucks. It was terrible. It was horrible. But, because we did it on ourselves first and we figured out what was going to make it less terrible and actually work, then we were able to launch it to clients because we already understood how it worked, what worked well, what didn’t work well, what you needed to include, how to use it for, you know, certain different kinds of results. We already knew that by the time we launched it to clients because we had tested it on ourselves first. So that’s a way to do it too versus instead of saying, well, We’re going to add all this stuff on for services so that we can grow our clients and then failing spectacularly because in a lot of cases you’ll fail. And you don’t want to do that on the client’s dime, so do it on your own dime, figure out what works and what doesn’t, and then launch it to clients later. Chip Griffin: Right, and you’ll push the envelope a lot more effectively if, if you know that you have that safety net of it’s, it’s just your own stuff that’s being risked. Yep, yep, absolutely, yes. Right, and, and frankly most of the things that, that we would experiment with are not going to be completely destructive to the agency. They may fail. But that’s different from causing any actual lasting damage and, and the vast majority, I mean, unless you’re going out and doing something truly nutty, in which case you probably have a larger problem than the suite of services you’re offering, you’re probably going to be okay. And so if you treat yourself as your best test subject, you will be able to learn these things. And oh, by the way, you’ll actually probably end up helping the agency in the process. Because as you perfect it you will be able to help attract more good clients. You will be able to produce better results for clients. So all of the things that you will achieve by testing things on yourself will carry the ball forward more effectively than, you know, almost anything else you can do. And certainly more than just chasing that latest trend that you read about in, in PR Week, or you saw on someone’s blog post, or you heard about on a podcast or that, you know, Gini talked about in her latest talk. You know, those, those are all things to absorb and think about. They’re not necessarily things that you need to throw out what you’re doing today and pursue. Gini Dietrich: Yeah. And you know, it’s funny because I did a recent Spin Sucks podcast episode on the idea that, that digital agencies are dying, which was the topic of ours. And I referred back to this, this podcast, of course, but I took a little bit different slant on it. And I said, Here are some things you should be thinking about. And, you know, from an artificial intelligence perspective, Open AI just launched ChatGPT, their store. and you can also create your own GPT to personalize and do that things with clients. And a girlfriend texted me and was like, well, wait, what, what? And like got all absorbed in the fact that she could. Create GPT products that she could then sell the clients. And I was like, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. Test it. Figure out what works, what doesn’t, how you might use it with clients. But I’m not telling you to go into the store and create something and then sell that product to clients. Please don’t do that. We’re not ready for that. No one’s ready for that. Please don’t do that. To your point, like there are things that you’ll want to test. Like if you’re using social media, you’re going to use TikTok differently than you’re using Instagram. You know, maybe you’ve scaled clear back on, on Twitter and you know, or X, whatever you’re supposed to call it now. Like, those are the kinds of things that you should be testing, not saying, okay, well, let’s put all our eggs into this basket and go for it. Chip Griffin: But the other thing I’d like to say about the importance of evolving rather than, you know, sudden changes and you know, the importance of having consistency in what you’re doing as an agency. I think the most important time is counterintuitive. It’s when you’re having trouble,you’re struggling to generate business as an agency. . And this is when I often see agencies say, well, you know, I’m really struggling to get clients. We’ve lost a bunch of clients. So I need to change up entirely what I’m doing. So I think we ought to be, you know, we ought to go from being a media relations agency to, you know, an inbound marketing agency, or, you know, we should, completely change our target audience. We should focus just on cannabis or crypto or whatever, because that’s what we hear is big today and we need to give up on, you know, retail or restaurants or whatever it was we were doing before. The reality is that assuming that you’ve had an agency that has been able to generate business in the past, and this does assume that you did have success at one point, you should lean back into that success. Figure out how to evolve it for the current market. Figure out, you know, why are you struggling? Is it because you’re not out there having conversations? Is it because you got a bunch of low hanging fruit in your first few years and now you really have to be more intentional about your business development? What is it that you need to change from a business development standpoint? And perhaps what evolution should there be to the business? But generally speaking, you want to lean into what you had success with in the past in terms of services that you were offering and the kind of clients you were going after, because you’re much more likely to be able to replicate that than to do something entirely different from a services or targeting standpoint. Gini Dietrich: Yeah, absolutely. And it’s what you know. So you’re an expert in it. So that it makes you more compelling in general because of that. So don’t try to like do something completely different just because you’re stressed out that business isn’t coming. That’s not the right approach. I completely agree with you. Chip Griffin: Right. And it is, it is the hardest. I mean, I, I get that it is hard to resist big change when you have big problems. Becaue, in your mind, I’ve got this giant gap I need to close and you sit there and say, well, I’ve already been trying. And the reality is maybe you have been trying, but take a look and see, you know, what tweaks could you make to what you were trying before. And candidly, a lot of times people haven’t been trying as hard as they think they have because they, in part, because they’ve already started to panic, right? As soon as, as soon as you start losing business or revenue starts looking bad. You start to panic and you start making bad decisions and you start becoming scattered, right? Because one of the things I see is that agencies that are struggling will often then launch 10 different initiatives to try to get clients because they’re like, if I just, if I do all these things, maybe something will pay off. Maybe it will, but you’re much more likely to have success. Just if you, if you look at the evidence, you’re much more likely to have success if you pick one or perhaps two things and just do them well, do them consistently, and that’s how you will attract the business that you need in order to dig out of that hole and then move on to your next level of success. Gini Dietrich: Yeah, and it’s, I mean, you’ll be more comfortable. You’ll have more success. You have a better, you have better expertise. Like there’s all the, all these ancillary benefits that come along with it. Add in the other stuff later. Don’t do it when you’re stressed out and need to have, generate revenue really fast. Chip Griffin: So I think our bottom line message is that it’s important to be consistent in what you’re doing, who you’re serving, and how you’re doing it, because that is how you will have long term success instead of being the person who chases whatever the trend of the day is, sort of like a dog might. You know, just chasing whatever is in front of them and for those of you listening for those of you listening in audio you do not see that we have a guest co host That the doggie intern has joined us And it appears the doggie intern is the doggie intern wearing a sweater or something? Gini Dietrich: She is wearing…yes, because it’s 5, 000 degrees below zero outside. Chip Griffin: But yet she’s inside. And I’m assuming that it’s not 5,000 degrees below zero inside. Gini Dietrich: It’s not inside, but she has to go out, which is why I’m holding her because I don’t want her to pee on the floor. Chip Griffin: On that note, I think we will draw this episode of the Agency Leadership Podcast to a close, both because I don’t want the dog to have an accident and because I just don’t even know where to take this from there. So I’m Chip Griffin. Gini Dietrich: Say bye bye. I’m Olivia Benson. Say bye bye Olivia. I’m Gini Dietrich. Chip Griffin: And it depends. Or maybe the dog needs Depends. I don’t know. Gini Dietrich: You’re right.

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In this week's episode "Florida," the Munchie Boys are dragged into the Simon Marsden Saga, leaving them wishing they'd been sent to Florida on a pointless side mission like Dean Porter was in this one. Alas, they're fully immersed in this Liv-servicing backstory, one which errs into some pretty painful narrative territory and squanders a golden opportunity to dive into what should be rich and interesting waters. There's a lot of next-level bad policework being done, and Olivia Benson channels the worst impulses of Elliot Stabler, Amanda Rollins, and Nick Amaro in an SVU in which nearly every action she takes is antithetical to the character we've all known for 25 years.Sources:Imipramine (Tofranil): Uses & Side Effects - Cleveland ClinicElavil Uses, Dosage & Side Effects - Drugs.comMusic:Divorcio Suave - "Munchy Business"Thanks to our gracious Munchies on Patreon: Jeremy S, Jaclyn O, Amy Z, Nikki B, Whitney C, D Reduble, Tony B, Zak B, Barry W, Karen D, Sara L, Miriam J, Drew D, Nicky R, Stuart, Jacqi B, Natalie T, Robyn S, Isabel P, Christine L, Amy A, Sean M, Jay S, Briley O, Asteria K, Suzanne B, Jason S, Tim Y, Douglas P, and John P - y'all are the best!Be a Munchie, too! Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/munchmybensonFollow us on: BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Post, and Reddit (Adam's Twitter/BlueSky and Josh's Twitter/BlueSky/Letterboxd/Substack)Join our Discord: Munch Casts ServerCheck out Munch Merch: Munch Merch at ZazzleCheck out our guest appearances:Both of us on: FMWL Pod (1st Time & 2nd Time), Storytellers from Ratchet Book Club, Chick-Lit at the Movies talking about The Thin Man, and last but not least on the seminal L&O podcast …These Are There Stories (Adam and Josh).Josh debating the Greatest Detectives in TV History on The Great Pop Culture Debate Podcast and talking SVU/OC on Jacked Up Review Show.Visit Our Website: Munch My BensonEmail the podcast: munchmybenson@gmail.comNext Week's Episode: Season 9, Episode 4 "Savant"This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5685940/advertisement

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