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Dream Chasers and Eccentrics
John Brink, from Nazi-Occupied Holland to BC Canada

Dream Chasers and Eccentrics

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 61:02


John Brink was born in Nazi-occupied Holland at the beginning of the Second World War. His early chilhood consisted of foraging for food with his brother and sister. His mother was left to raise the three kids alone when their father was drafted into the Dutch Army. They wouldn't know if he was alive until the liberation of their village, by Canadian soldiers, on April 12, 1945. This was the exact moment John determined he would make his life in Canada … the land of his heroes.  He moved to Canada with with only $25.47 in his pocket. Ten years later, in 1975, he realized another lifelong ambition by founding Brink Forest Products. Over the decades, his company grew to become North America's leading secondary manufacturer of value-added wood products. Today, at 84 years old, John continues to thrive as the President and CEO of the Brink Group of Companies, overseeing more than 10 additional enterprises. Beyond his business accomplishments, John is a passionate advocate for raising awareness about ADHD, a condition he has lived with his entire life. He is also a prolific author of four books and the host of the ON THE BRINK podcast, where he shares stories of resilience, innovation, and leadership. We talk about growing up during WWII in Nazi-occupied Holland, childhood memories, living with PTSD and ADHD, moving to Canada with only $24, starting a lumber business, living a healthy and active life into old age, pills and whether or not to take them, communication skills, how ADHD can be beneficial, and much more. Links can be found on the shownotes page Support the show through Patreon

On the Brink with Andi Simon
Navigating the Management Maze: Tips for New Leaders

On the Brink with Andi Simon

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 33:33


On this episode of On the Brink with Andi Simon, I'm thrilled to welcome back Dr. Karl Hebenstreit—organizational psychologist, executive coach, speaker, and now the author of a powerful new book: Explicit Expectations: The Essential Guide and Toolkit of Management Fundamentals. Karl's insights will be eye-opening if you're a leader, manager, or anyone asked to take charge without much training or clarity. His central message? Everything is a conversation—and when expectations aren't explicit, confusion and conflict inevitably follow. From Enneagram to Explicit Expectations You may remember Karl from a previous episode where he shared his passion for the Enneagram. That framework, which focuses on motivation rather than just behavior, changed how he saw people and how they relate to one another. In today's conversation, we explored how that same thinking inspired his latest work—helping new managers step into their roles with clarity, confidence, and connection. Karl's journey into HR and organizational psychology wasn't always linear. Early in his career, he realized that promoting high-performing individuals into management often left them unprepared for what came next. "We promote people and assume they'll figure it out," Karl says. "But without guidance, they're left adrift." That recognition became the seed for his new book. Why We Get Expectations Wrong Karl shared a striking observation: most people operate from their internal "golden rule," assuming that others want to be treated like they are. But what if that isn't true? This insight draws from both the Enneagram and Karl's own coaching experience. Managers often expect others to intuit their expectations, only to be disappointed when those assumptions don't lead to desired outcomes. The solution? Make expectations explicit—hence the book's title. Explicit Expectations is more than just a how-to guide. It's a toolkit grounded in real organizational challenges, especially for newly promoted managers without formal training. It offers a structured way to define goals, conduct one-on-ones, manage performance, lead team meetings, and even handle terminations—all through the lens of clear communication and alignment. From Confusion to Clarity: Building a Living Agreement At the heart of Karl's approach is the Explicit Expectations Engagement and Alignment Guide—a tool that allows managers and employees to co-create clarity. It's not a static checklist but a living document that evolves as business conditions and roles change. It helps each party articulate their motivations, communication styles, and priorities. This idea resonated deeply with me. As a corporate anthropologist, I've seen firsthand how ambiguity breeds misalignment and disengagement. Karl's guide gives teams a shared language and mutual understanding, vital to navigating change—something we know is constant in today's fast-moving workplaces. A Simple but Powerful Question One of my favorite takeaways from our conversation is Karl's approach to team dynamics: "Just ask." Ask how someone prefers to receive feedback, what motivates them, and how they want to resolve conflict. These conversations don't require a PhD in psychology—just curiosity, empathy, and a willingness to listen. Karl emphasized that even without formal Enneagram training, managers can learn to tailor their approach by simply being explicit in conversations. The platinum rule—treating others as they want to be treated—starts with understanding what that looks like for each person. Embracing Differences to Build Stronger Teams Karl and I also explored how embracing cognitive and motivational diversity leads to stronger, more customer-centered organizations. He shared how teams begin to see the value of different Enneagram types and break free from the idea that there's one "right" way to lead or be led. This is especially relevant today as businesses navigate generational differences, hybrid work, and rapid digital transformation. As Karl puts it, "Your team is a microcosm of your customers." Understanding internal diversity helps you connect more authentically with external markets. You may prefer to watch our podcast video on YouTube here: Practical Tools for Real Change Karl's work is deeply relevant whether you're leading a startup or a legacy institution. His book offers practical tools—strategic planning, onboarding, feedback, coaching, accountability, DEI practices—all through the lens of clarity and alignment. These tools are not just about being a better manager; they're about empowering you to be a better communicator and collaborator, capable of driving real change in your organization. And yes, Karl now has an AI-powered training twin! His methods are available in person, virtually, or through AI-enabled programs. As I often say, the future is here—and Karl is helping us manage it better. His methods have the potential to inspire and motivate change, transforming the way we manage and communicate. Key Takeaways from the Episode: Unspoken expectations are a recipe for misalignment. Managers must articulate their needs and ask about others' preferences—don't assume. The Golden Rule is outdated—aim for the Platinum Rule. Understand others' motivations and communication styles to treat them the way you want to be treated. Build a living agreement. Use Karl's Engagement and Alignment Guide to create and revisit shared expectations as goals and roles evolve. You can find Explicit Expectations on Amazon or at your favorite bookstore. To learn more about Karl and his work, visit www.performandfunction.com or connect with him on LinkedIn at Karl Hebenstreit. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe to On the Brink with Andi Simon, leave a review, and share it with a colleague. And remember: the words you use to create the world you live in. Let's make those words clear, kind, and explicitly aligned. By committing to these principles, we can all contribute to a more engaged and harmonious work environment. Listen + Subscribe: Available wherever you get your podcasts—Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, YouTube, and more. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share with someone navigating their own leadership journey. Reach out and contact us if you want to see how a little anthropology can help your business grow.  Let's Talk!   From Observation to Innovation, Andi Simon, PhD CEO | Corporate Anthropologist | Author Simonassociates.net Info@simonassociates.net @simonandi LinkedIn

On The Brink
Episode 405: Aurora Winter

On The Brink

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 60:38


Aurora Winter returns to ON THE BRINK Podcast for Episode 405, bringing her unique blend of Silicon Valley innovation and Hollywood storytelling to the forefront. A bestselling author, award-winning entrepreneur, and communication expert, Aurora helps people turn their words into wealth. By combining her expertise in film, neuroscience, and marketing, she empowers leaders, experts, and entrepreneurs to build brands, books, and businesses with memorable stories.A sought-after speaker and media guest, Aurora has been featured on ABC, CBS, KTLA, Success magazine, Elle magazine, and Oprah Radio. She is the author of six books, including Thought Leader Launch, Marketing Fastrack, and the award-winning Turn Words Into Wealth, which has garnered honors such as the LA Book Festival's Best Business Book Award, the Pinnacle Award, and a Literary Titan Book Award.Aurora's coaching, courses, and consulting teach clients how to craft clear, concise, and compelling messages—skills that dramatically increase income, impact, and influence. Drawing inspiration from Steve Jobs' meticulous communication strategy, she emphasizes that great leaders are great storytellers—and that words have the power to build billion-dollar empires.Beyond her work with entrepreneurs and thought leaders, Aurora also explores themes of free speech, friendship, and family through her fast-paced YA fantasy series Magic, Mystery, and the Multiverse. A passionate advocate for effective communication, she believes it is the foundation for launching successful businesses, movements, and lasting legacies.Aurora last appeared on ON THE BRINK in the summer of 2024 (Episode 321) and is thrilled to be back to share new insights on how mastering your message can unlock unprecedented success.

On The Brink with Castle Island
Paolo Ardoino (Tether) on stablecoin bills, pursuing an audit, and getting to 400m users (EP.606)

On The Brink with Castle Island

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 40:58


Paolo Ardoino, the CEO of Tether, rejoins the show for a timely discussion. In this episode: How is Paolo feeling about political trends in the US today? Tether is the 7th-largest buyer of USTs at the sovereign level Paolo's decision to spend more time in the US What does Paolo make of the stablecoin bills in Congress? Does Tether want to eventually come onshore to the US? Tether is pursuing a Big 4 Audit The effect of Operation Choke Point 2.0 on Tether Tether is moving their HQ to El Salvador Paolo's thoughts on stablecoins in MiCA How does Tether get to the figure of 400m global users of the stablecoin? Tether's efforts to better understand their userbase and usage modes Tether's methodology around balance sheet investing Is Paolo concerned about crypto-dollarization? Tether's relationship with Cantor now that Lutnick is Commerce Secretary Is Paolo concerned about the emergence of interest-bearing stablecoins? See also: On The Brink ep.87: Paolo Ardoino (Bitfinex/Tether) – Managing the growth of Tether (June 2020)

Listeners to Leads
Podcasting, Storytelling, and Navigating ADHD with John A. Brink

Listeners to Leads

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 28:09


In this episode of Podcasting Unlocked, Alesia Galati sits down with the extraordinary John A. Brink. At 84 years young, John is not your average podcaster. He's a competitive bodybuilder, a prolific author, a seasoned entrepreneur, and the host of a top 1% global podcast. John shares his incredible journey, from arriving in Canada with just $25 and a dream to building a multi-faceted empire. He dives deep into his podcasting strategies, his unique book interview series, and how he embraces ADHD and dyslexia as superpowers. Get ready for a conversation packed with valuable insights, raw vulnerability, and a whole lot of inspiration that will leave you ready to chase your own dreams, no matter your age or challenges. This week, episode 194 of Podcasting Unlocked is about podcasting, storytelling, and navigating ADHD! John A. Brink, born in WWII Holland, immigrated to Canada in 1965 and founded Brink Forest Products in 1975. Today, he leads the Brink Group of Companies and hosts the ON THE BRINK podcast. He's a philanthropist and advocate for ADHD awareness, holding an Honorary Doctorate of Laws and membership in the Order of British Columbia.In this episode of Listeners to Leads, John A. Brink discusses the importance of storytelling in podcasts and actionable steps you can take right now to create global connections and conversations through podcasting. John and I also chat about the following: Podcasting as a new and emerging media - the best is yet to come.John's life before and after his ADHD diagnosis and now he views ADHD as a superpower.Encouraging young people to find their passions.Following your curiosity to create diverse and engaging content.For links to all of John's projects, visit his website at https://johnabrink.com/.Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on turning your podcast listeners into leads and to hear even more about the points outlined above. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don't forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about Podcasting Unlocked at www.listenerstoleads.comCONNECT WITH JOHN A. BRINK:YouTubeInstagramOn The Brink podcastWebsiteCONNECT WITH ALESIA GALATI:InstagramLinkedInWork with Galati Media! Proud member of the Feminist Podcasters Collective.

Selador Sessions
Selador Sessions 293 | Dmitry Molosh

Selador Sessions

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 59:44


Our final show before Christmas falls to another of the artists from our recent Selador Showcase album. An artist from Belarus who has carved a reputation for reliably delivering the goods, his new track on the aforementioned Showcase compilation is called ‘On The Brink' and is featured in this mix. Making his Selador Sessions debut, give it up for Dmitry Molosh... Tracklist.. Amonita - Riviera (Original Mix) [Proportion] Greg Ochman - Gamma [Plattenbank] André Moret - Locomotion (Original Mix) [UV] Dimuth K, Sajay - Gravity [Subculture] Dmitry Molosh - On The Brink [Selador] NOIYSE PROJECT & Bachir Salloum - Vivid Imagination (Tantum Remix) [Mango Alley] Moshic - Love Made Me Do It (Guy J Remix) [Bedrock] ID - ID (Dmitry Molosh Remix) Brisboys - Worlds Apart (Michael A Remix) [Brisbeats Records] Rayomand - Dance of Spring (Sebastian Sellares Remix) [Particles] Dmitry Molosh 'On The Brink' features on EP 2 of 3 Selador Showcase EPs out now.. https://paradise.ffm.to/show20pt2 This show is syndicated & distributed exclusively by Syndicast. If you are a radio station interested in airing the show or would like to distribute your podcast / radio show please register here: https://syndicast.co.uk/distribution/registration

Selador Recordings Podcasts
Selador Sessions 293 | Dmitry Molosh

Selador Recordings Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 59:44


Our final show before Christmas falls to another of the artists from our recent Selador Showcase album. An artist from Belarus who has carved a reputation for reliably delivering the goods, his new track on the aforementioned Showcase compilation is called ‘On The Brink' and is featured in this mix. Making his Selador Sessions debut, give it up for Dmitry Molosh... Tracklist.. Amonita - Riviera (Original Mix) [Proportion] Greg Ochman - Gamma [Plattenbank] André Moret - Locomotion (Original Mix) [UV] Dimuth K, Sajay - Gravity [Subculture] Dmitry Molosh - On The Brink [Selador] NOIYSE PROJECT & Bachir Salloum - Vivid Imagination (Tantum Remix) [Mango Alley] Moshic - Love Made Me Do It (Guy J Remix) [Bedrock] ID - ID (Dmitry Molosh Remix) Brisboys - Worlds Apart (Michael A Remix) [Brisbeats Records] Rayomand - Dance of Spring (Sebastian Sellares Remix) [Particles] Dmitry Molosh 'On The Brink' features on EP 2 of 3 Selador Showcase EPs out now.. https://paradise.ffm.to/show20pt2 This podcast is hosted by Syndicast.

John Fredericks Radio Network
Episode #1547 Steve Milloy and JF Take Callers of the Day

John Fredericks Radio Network

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 45:09


8/27/2024 PODCAST Episodes #1545 - #1547 GUESTS: Derrick Anderson, Mark Mitchell, Charles Marino, Rep. GT Thompson, Jim Pfaff, Steve Milloy + YOUR CALLS! at 1-888-480-JOHN (5646) and GETTR Live! @jfradioshow #GodzillaOfTruth #TruckingTheTruth   Want more of today's show? Episode #1545 U.S. On The Brink of Tyranny Episode #1546 Grow The Vote, Hunt The Vote, Pray The Vote Episode #1547 Steve Milloy and JF Take Callers of the Day   https://johnfredericksradio.libsyn.com/

John Fredericks Radio Network
Episode #1546 Grow The Vote, Hunt The Vote, Pray The Vote

John Fredericks Radio Network

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 40:31


8/27/2024 PODCAST Episodes #1545 - #1547 GUESTS: Derrick Anderson, Mark Mitchell, Charles Marino, Rep. GT Thompson, Jim Pfaff, Steve Milloy + YOUR CALLS! at 1-888-480-JOHN (5646) and GETTR Live! @jfradioshow #GodzillaOfTruth #TruckingTheTruth   Want more of today's show? Episode #1545 U.S. On The Brink of Tyranny Episode #1546 Grow The Vote, Hunt The Vote, Pray The Vote Episode #1547 Steve Milloy and JF Take Callers of the Day   https://johnfredericksradio.libsyn.com/

John Fredericks Radio Network
Episode #1545 U.S. On The Brink of Tyranny

John Fredericks Radio Network

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 47:57


8/27/2024 PODCAST Episodes #1545 - #1547 GUESTS: Derrick Anderson, Mark Mitchell, Charles Marino, Rep. GT Thompson, Jim Pfaff, Steve Milloy + YOUR CALLS! at 1-888-480-JOHN (5646) and GETTR Live! @jfradioshow #GodzillaOfTruth #TruckingTheTruth   Want more of today's show? Episode #1545 U.S. On The Brink of Tyranny Episode #1546 Grow The Vote, Hunt The Vote, Pray The Vote Episode #1547 Steve Milloy and JF Take Callers of the Day   https://johnfredericksradio.libsyn.com/

Hudson Mohawk Magazine
Armao On The Brink On Electoral Coverage

Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 11:52


In this segment of On The Brink, Rosemary speaks on media political coverage in light of the recent Biden-Trump presidential debate.

On The Brink
Episode 279: Annabelle La Londe and Lisa Scott

On The Brink

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 62:56


Join John A. Brink in this insightful episode of ON THE BRINK as he welcomes two remarkable guests, Annabelle La Londe and Lisa Scott, who are making significant strides in the skilled trades industry. Annabelle La Londe is an apprentice millwright who recently completed her foundations program at the College of New Caledonia in Prince George. With a passion for advancing her skills, Annabelle competed in the Skills Canada BC Provincial competition, where she won the gold medal and earned a spot representing Team BC at nationals in Quebec. Demonstrating her dedication and expertise, Annabelle placed 4th overall in the country, a remarkable achievement for a foundations student. Upon returning home, she began her official apprenticeship with Motion Canada, where she continues to learn and grow. Before enrolling in the Industrial Mechanic Foundations program, Annabelle gained extensive experience working in various roles within the industry. After two years of industrial work without an apprenticeship opportunity, she decided to pursue formal education on her own. Annabelle is also actively involved with the Prince George and Area Women in Trades group, where she volunteers her time at youth trades camps and trade shows, inspired by her connection with Lisa Scott. Lisa Scott is a Journeyperson Electrician with 22 years of experience in the industry. Her career has provided numerous opportunities, and she is passionate about sharing her knowledge and enthusiasm for the skilled trades. Lisa has facilitated youth trades camps for young girls, Indigenous youth, and Indigenous women across BC. She has conducted trades workshops, info sessions, and trade opportunity events to raise awareness about skilled trades. Recently, Lisa transitioned from her role as a Maintenance Electrician to a position with the Construction Foundation of BC as a Catalyst for apprenticeship advancement and progression. Her leadership extends to various organizations, including serving as a Regional Rep for the BC Centre For Women In The Trades, a Director at large for the BC Trades Equity Society, an appointed Board member for the College of New Caledonia, and an active member of the Prince George and Area Women in Trades and Industry. She is also a former co-chair for the Skilled Trades Committee for CUPE BC. Tune in to episode 279 to hear Annabelle and Lisa share their journeys, challenges, and achievements in the skilled trades, and be inspired by their dedication and passion for their craft. 4o

Love and Courage
John Seed - Legendary 78 year old Australian environmental activist

Love and Courage

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 65:32


John Seed is a 78-year-old world-renowned Australian environmental educator, author, activist, artist and filmmaker. A recipient of the Australian government's Order of Australia medal, John is the founder and director of the Rainforest Information Centre and, since 1979, has been involved in 100s of campaigns and education initiatives that have protected remaining rainforests and helped humanity rethink our relationship with nature. John and his family first came to Australia as Jewish refugees who experienced incredible hardship and devastating loss during the Nazi occupation of Hungary. They went on to create a new life in Australia, where John's mother, Judy Cassab, went on to become one of Australia's most celebrated painters.  John also has an artistic flair, and he and his mother had an exhibition together during the final years of Judy's life. John has had a fascinating and adventurous path in life.After a short career in computing with IBM, John joined the hippy trail, travelling overland through Afghanistan and onto India, where he studied meditation before arriving back in Australia and co-founding an intentional community in Bundjalung Country,  and the Northern Rivers ‘rainbow region' of Northern NSW at Bodhi farm, which still exists to this day. It was here that John found his true calling, or it found him. As you're about to hear, at the time, outside of Indigenous culture, there was little respect or appreciation for the value of rainforests, and they were being destroyed at an alarming rate. John joined locals in blockading the site at Terania Creek and said the experience at the time was as if nature was speaking to him. The protesters succeeded, and John went on to found the Rainforest Information Centre, a pioneering global organisation that has been instrumental in rainforest protection and conversation throughout Latin America, Cambodia, India, Papua New Guinea, Australia, and the South Pacific. His work also helped initiate the creation of the US Rainforest Action Network.John has written and lectured extensively on the concept of deep ecology. With Joanna Macy, Pat Fleming and Professor Arne Naess, he wrote "Thinking Like a Mountain - Towards a Council of All Beings" which has been translated into 12 languages including Korean and Tibetan.In 1987 he co-produced a television documentary, "EARTH FIRST!" for Australian national television about the struggle for the rainforests. In 2003 he spearheaded RIC's endangered species campaign and made the film "On The Brink" with David Attenborough, David Suzuki, Olivia Newton-John and Jack Thompson. You can find that via the Rainforest Information Centre online, as well as lots of other great videos, including one of John in conversation with Ram Dass in 1992.In 2021 – after an arduous and prolonged struggle with life-threatening cancer, John got back in the saddle and jumped straight into action. Some of his campaigning at this time helped lead to Ecuador's Constitutional Court ruling that mining in the Los Cedros Protected Forest is a violation of the constitutional rights of nature and is therefore prohibited in the forest. This has created an important national and worldwide precedent.More recently, John was involved in the Rising Tide blockade of coal ships leaving the world's Largest Coal Port in Newcastle, NSW. 3000 protesters gathered, and John was one of over 100 people in Kayaks arrested as part of a collective stand against Australia's continued investment in fossil fuels.   I should add that John is also an accomplished songwriter and has produced 5 albums of environmental songs, as well as numerous other environmental films. 

On The Brink with Castle Island
Weekly Roundup 02/16/24 (Treasury rebukes WSJ, BitVM, Ethereum ETF prospects) (EP.504)

On The Brink with Castle Island

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2024 39:53


Matt and Nic are back with news and deals of the week. In this episode:  On The Brink is now on Farcaster The pitfalls of Web3 social The boys have problem with seed phrases Optimistic rollups on Bitcoin are now possible?  ETF flow updates GBTC and Mt Gox flows  Why the halving may not be bullish SEC vs Debt Box  Why we think an Ethereum ETF is unlikely SAB121 update The Treasury rebukes the WSJ's story on Hamas' use of crypto Can John Deaton unseat Elizabeth Warren?  Sponsor notes: Navigating the Avalanche: An Introduction to the Avalanche Network In Coin Metrics State of the Network Issue 246, we navigate Avalanche's role in the digital asset ecosystem

TheFemiNinjaProject
Episode #309: The Secrets to Unlimited Success with John Brink

TheFemiNinjaProject

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 58:17


John Brink is a best-selling author, body builder,  fitness expert, CEO and owner of over ten companies, survivor, and thriver, who was born in Nazi-occupied Holland during WWII. He is also the author of three books and host of the On The Brink podcast series. He is also a fierce advocate for erasing the stigma of ADHD, something he has lived with his entire life.   John shares his story of growing up in harsh warlike conditions, and the horrors and hunger he experienced as a small child. From the time he could walk, his days often consisted of foraging for food with his brother and sister, surrounded by death and destruction, especially during the hunger winter of 1944/45. His mother was left to raise her three kids alone when their father was drafted into the Dutch Army. They wouldn't know if he was dead or alive until the liberation of their village, by Canadian soldiers, on April 12, 1945. This was the exact moment when John determined he would one day move to Canada - the land of his heroes. He was only five years old when this decision was made. Like many others who lived through that time, John has lived his entire life with the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), resulting from being in a warzone. John describes how he finally made his dream come true, ultimately emigrating to Canada in July 1965, arriving in Prince George with $25.47 in his pocket. His journey in life and business has been filled with highs and lows. However, through his entire life, the one thing which has remained constant is John's optimistic attitude, passion for entrepreneurship, and relentless work ethic. Download this powerful episode to hear John's story and his infectious optimism, positivity, sense of humor, and how you can discover the secrets to his success.            https://johnabrink.com/ https://www.facebook.com/johnabrinkceo https://www.tiktok.com/@john.a.brink https://www.instagram.com/john.a.brink/ https://www.youtube.com/@JohnABrink https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnabrink/

Hey, Remember the 80's?
On The Brink

Hey, Remember the 80's?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2023 47:30


It's a very special episode of HRT80s and it's dropping right smack dab in the middle of the busy holiday season. As we get ready for a new year, let's take a look at some songs that hit the Hot 100 at the end of 1989. Some of these are definitely considered more “90's” but since they debuted in 1989, they are fair game for HRT80s! Friend of the Podcast Chad joins Joe and Kari to discuss some of the songs that were On The Brink of the 90's, including songs from Gloria Estefan, Technotronic, and Aerosmith! Grab your party hats and noisemakers and join in on the fun!

The Great Indoors
The Canadian Dream Realized

The Great Indoors

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 45:19


In April of 1945, Canadian soldiers liberated swaths of the Netherlands from Nazi occupation. John A. Brink was five years old when his village was liberated, and the experience convinced him he would one day move to Canada. He fulfilled this dream in 1965, and eventually became a serial entrepreneur. Matt sits down with John to discuss his incredible journey, including his path to becoming President and CEO of the Brink Group of Companies, in addition to 10+ others. This episode, a part of The Great Indoors Canadian series, offers a unique glimpse into John's life. He shares personal insights, detailing his experiences as an author of three books and the host of the On The Brink podcast. In this discussion, he and Matt explore his efforts in raising awareness and educating the public about ADHD, why fitness is so important to him, and shed light on his broader contributions beyond the business realm. Don't miss the chance to hear his incredible story.This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

On The Brink with Castle Island
Mike Cahill (Douro Labs) on the Evolving Oracle Landscape (EP.476)

On The Brink with Castle Island

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 44:15


We sit down with Mike Cahill, CEO of Douro labs, to talk Pyth's retroactive airdrop and launch. In this episode: A brief history of Pyth What was the problem with legacy oracles before Pyth How is Pyth is technically differentiated from other oracles The importance of introducing confidence intervals into prices How does Pyth achieves cross chain data delivery Disintermediation in the oracle market Major proof points that convinced Mike that Pyth could work Pyth's traction on various chains Which blockchains Pyth does particularly well on Mike addresses the ‘collusion FUD'? Why Pyth oracles are not like LIBOR How the Pyth retrospective airdrop works What's happening with Pyth governance on a go forward basis? Further reading:  Pyth, How the Retrospective Airdrop works On The Brink ep. 364, Solving The Oracle Problem

An Armao On The Brink
Chapter One - On The Brink: The Breaking Point.

An Armao On The Brink

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 21:28


The debut episode. Lifelong journalist, and former WAMC Roundtable panelist Rosemary Armao hosts "On The Brink"; a podcast discussing the most important topics of the moment. Topics that are bringing society and culture to the brink of edge.  Former Washington Post editorial writer Joann Armao, and licensed nurse practitioner Lisa Armao join Rosemary for the first episode. This week the "sisters" discuss war in the Middle East, the new Speaker of the House, and the elephant in the room.... Rosemary's departure from the radio waves. Download, Listen, Like, & Subscribe!

The Sanctuary, Shamanic Healing Center
Honoring our Pain for the World & Deep Ecology with John Seed

The Sanctuary, Shamanic Healing Center

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 80:23


Join a beautiful conversation with John Seed. John has written and lectured extensively on deep ecology and has been conducting Councils of All Beings and other re-Earthing workshops around the world for 35 years. Find more about John at https://www.rainforestinformationcentre.org/john_seed Some of the topics we explore: Honoring Our Pain for the World The philosophy of deep ecology Experiential deep ecology workshops The Work that Reconnects $ ceremonies that dispel the illusion of separation between humans and the more-than-human-world. The success of direct actions in protecting Australian rainforests Rainforest conservation About John Seed John Seed is founder of the Rainforest Information Centre. Since 1979 he has been involved in the direct actions that have resulted in the protection of the Australian rainforests. He has written and lectured extensively on deep ecology and has been conducting Councils of All Beings and other re-Earthing workshops around the world for 35 years. With Joanna Macy, Pat Fleming and Professor Arne Naess, he wrote "Thinking Like a Mountain - Towards a Council of All Beings" (New Society Publishers) which has now been translated into 10 languages. In 1995 he was awarded the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) by the Australian Government for services to conservation and the environment. He is a Fellow of the Findhorn Foundation and occasional Scholar-in-Residence at the Esalen Institute. In 2003 he spearheaded the Rainforest Information Centre's endangered species campaign http://www.rainforestinfo.org.au/spp/ and made the film "On The Brink" with David Attenborough, David Suzuki, Olivia Newton-John, and Jack Thompson. In 2023 he is spearheading a campaign to prevent the extinction of koalas. He continues to conduct experiential deep ecology workshops around Australia as well as online workshops.

On The Brink with Castle Island
Dennison Bertram (Tally) on the Future of DAOs (EP.415)

On The Brink with Castle Island

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 37:11


Dennison Bertram, the co-founder and CEO of Tally, returns to the show. In this episode we discuss: Dennison's career in the crypto industry from exchange founder to founding Tally. How to frame DAOs from a total addressable market perspective. What types of companies and industry categories would be better served as DAOs. Best practices in managing DAOs. The regulatory landscape for DAOs and how state LLC regulations could factor into future legislation. How Tally works with leading DAOs. To learn more about Tally visit their website and follow Dennison on Twitter. See also:  On The Brink, Dennison Bertram and Raf Solari on Reforming DeFi Governance (March 2021)

Coin Stories
Nic Carter on Crypto Contagion, Proof of Reserves, FTX Clawbacks? & Bitcoin Miner Solvency

Coin Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 26:59


Nic Carter is a general partner at Castle Island Ventures. He is cofounder and chairman of Coin Metrics, host of the On The Brink podcast, columnist for Coindesk, and an advisor to the Bitcoin Clean Energy Initiative.  This episode was recorded at the Texas Blockchain Summit on November 18, 2022. -Comments on the White House Report on the Climate Implications of Crypto Mining https://medium.com/@nic__carter/comme... -Nic's Annotated Version of the Climate and Energy Implications of Crypto-Assets in the United States https://niccarter.info/wp-content/upl... Follow Nic on Twitter https://twitter.com/nic__carter Coin Stories is powered by @Swan Bitcoin the best way to build your Bitcoin stack with automated Bitcoin savings plans and instant purchases. Swan serves clients of any size, from $10 to $10M+. Visit https://www.swanbitcoin.com/nataliebrunell for $10 in Bitcoin when you sign up. If you are planning to buy more than $100,000 of Bitcoin over the next year, the Swan Private team can help.  BITCOIN 2023 by @Bitcoin Magazine will be the biggest Bitcoin event in history May 18-20 in Miami Beach. Speakers include Michael Saylor, Lyn Alden and Michelle Phan, plus a Day 3 music festival. Nearly 30,000 people attended Bitcoin 2022; more than 1,100 companies and 250 media outlets were represented. Get your pass with 10% off using code HODL at b.tc/conference. With iTrustCapital you can invest in Bitcoin without worrying about taxes or fees. iTrustCapital allows clients to invest in digital assets through an individual retirement account. IRAs are tax-sheltered accounts, which means all your crypto trading is tax-free and can even grow tax-free over time. The best part is it's totally free to open an account, and there are no hidden fees, monthly subscriptions or membership fees. If you open and fund an account you will get a $100 funding bonus. To learn more and open a free account go to https://itrust.capital/nataliebrunell. Accounts are FDIC insured up to $250,000. Fold is the best Bitcoin rewards debit card and shopping app in the world! Earn Bitcoin on everything you purchase with Fold's Bitcoin cash back debit card, and spin the Daily Wheel to earn free Bitcoin. Head to https://www.foldapp.com/natalie for 5,000 in free sats! Health insurance needs an overhaul. The government and insurance companies have jacked the price, increased complexity, and made insurance almost unusable. You send your money to the health insurance black hole and never see it again. Then, when you get hurt you have to send them more money. The great news is now you have an alternative: CrowdHealth. It's totally different from insurance. Instead of sending your hard earned money to an insurance company, you hold your money in an account CrowdHealth helps you set up when you join. You can even convert dollars in that account into Bitcoin. When someone in the community has a health need, you help them out directly and if there is Bitcoin or $ left over in your account when you leave, you take it with you. https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/natalie  OTHER RESOURCES - Natalie's website https://talkingbitcoin.com/ - Nic Carter https://niccarter.info/ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE'S SHOWS Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/ Cash App $CoinStories BTC wallet bc1ql8dqjp46s4eq9k3lxt0lxzh6f2wcu35cl6944d ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ FOLLOW NATALIE ON SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter https://twitter.com/natbrunell Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nataliebrunell  Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliebrunell ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ DISCLAIMER This show is for entertainment purposes only and does not give financial advice. Before making any decisions consult a professional. #bitcoin #cryptocurrency #inflation

On The Brink with Castle Island
Brian Venturo and Brannin McBee (CoreWeave) on Building an Industrial Scale GPU Cloud (EP.366)

On The Brink with Castle Island

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 61:22


CoreWeave's Brian Venturo (CTO) and Brannin McBee (CSO) return to On The Brink for a discussion of their journey through the merge and beyond. In this episode:  Are they relieved that the merge finally happened? Will there be some form of non-Bitcoin PoW in the future? Could Ethereum conceivably return to PoW? The effect of PoS on ETH's censor resistance What quantity of ETH miners shifted to other PoW chains and what portion went elsewhere? What is the best use of capital for former ETH miners now? Did the merge really reduce global electricity consumption by 0.2%? Brannin's estimate for precise electricity reduction from the merge How feasible is it for former ETH miners to get into GPU clouds? How Core Weave built their cloud product What it takes to be competitive in the high performance computing sector Why the generalized providers of cloud can't just win when it comes to rendering and ML/AI Why the HPC market is exploding right now How open source communities behind text and image models contributed to the explosion in use cases The importance of Stable Diffusion versus Open AI The explosive growth of Stable Diffusion and Stability AI How the growth in infrastructure contributed to the emergence of these newer image models New directions in AI models like video creation Will generative AI be attacked by environmentalists? Can cloud data centers handle interruptible loads like Bitcoin miners can? How industrial compute will play a role in emerging metaverses Use cases Brannin and Brian are excited about Why hardware is actually a constraint to the number of metaverse users today Learn more about CoreWeave here.

Moon Money
On The Brink w/ Tom Nash

Moon Money

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2022 41:36


On The Brink w/ Tom Nash RISK WARNING: Trading involves HIGH RISK and YOU CAN LOSE a lot of money. Do not risk any money you cannot afford to lose. Trading is not suitable for all investors. We are not registered investment advisors. We do not provide trading or investment advice. We provide research and education through the issuance of statistical information containing no expression of opinion as to the investment merits of a particular security. Information contained herein should not be considered a solicitation to buy or sell any security or engage in a particular investment strategy. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results.

Coin Stories
Bonus: Nic Carter Article on WH Report on Bitcoin Mining Climate Impact

Coin Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 54:14


Nic Carter is a general partner at Castle Island Ventures. He is cofounder and chairman of Coin Metrics, host of the On The Brink podcast, columnist for Coindesk, and an advisor to the Bitcoin Clean Energy Initiative and to Core Scientific. Comments on the White House Report on the Climate Implications of Crypto Mining https://medium.com/@nic__carter/comments-on-the-white-house-report-on-the-climate-implications-of-crypto-mining-8d65d30ec942 Nic's Annotated Version of the Climate and Energy Implications of Crypto-Assets in the United States https://niccarter.info/wp-content/uploads/09-2022-Crypto-Assets-and-Climate-Report_nc_annotated_091522.pdf     Follow Nic on Twitter https://twitter.com/nic__carter  IN THIS EPISODE: 0:00 Intro 1:07 OSTP "highlights" 3:39 Chief issues, PoS, PoW 4:12 No novel data 5:31 No industry subject matter experts 6:15 Non-peer reviewed journal content 8:02 Faulty reliance on De Vries / Digiconomist 12:01 Energy consumption 13:18 E-waste 14:50 Emissions 17:17 Faulty reliance on Gallersdorfer, Klaassen, and Stoll 19:43 Citing Mora et al "worst paper ever written" 21:27 Deeply conflicted approach to data 23:20 Electricity use and Bitcoin mining n Texas; ERCOT 29:37 Miners using renewables 30:16 Dismisses flare gas mitigation 34:22 Claim: using stranded renewables inhibits transmission 36:36 Gives miners no credit for subsidizing renewable buildout 39:23 Refuses to guess on future energy trajectories 42:07 Recommendations are stupid, counterproductive ✔️ Coin Stories is powered by  @Swan Bitcoin  the best way to build your Bitcoin stack with automated Bitcoin savings plans and instant purchases. Swan serves clients of any size, from $10 to $10M+. Visit https://www.swanbitcoin.com/nataliebrunell  for $10 in Bitcoin when you sign up. If you are planning to buy more than $100,000 of Bitcoin over the next year, the Swan Private team can help. Swan Bitcoin is hosting this year's inaugural Pacific Bitcoin event designed to deliver two days of Bitcoin-only programming featuring top experts and celebrity Bitcoin fans. This unique event November 10-11 in Los Angeles will give you the ability to meaningfully engage the Bitcoin community & industry insiders. Visit https://www.PacificBitcoin.com/ for tickets. Use code HODL for 30% off your pass. ✔️ BITCOIN 2023 by  @Bitcoin Magazine  will be the biggest Bitcoin event in history May 18-20 in Miami Beach. Speakers include Michael Saylor, Lyn Alden and Michelle Phan, plus a Day 3 music festival. Nearly 30,000 people attended Bitcoin 2022; more than 1,100 companies and 250 media outlets were represented. NATALIE BRUNELL IS A CONFIRMED SPEAKER at BITCOIN AMSTERDAM October 12-14, 2022. Get an early bird pass at a steep discount at https://b.tc/conference use code HODL for 10% off your pass to BITCOIN 2023 or AMSTERDAM. ✔️ With iTrustCapital you can invest in crypto without worrying about taxes or fees. iTrustCapital allows clients to invest in crypto through an individual retirement account. IRAs are tax-sheltered accounts, which means all your crypto trading is tax-free and can even grow tax-free over time. The best part is it's totally free to open an account, and there are no hidden fees, monthly subscriptions or membership fees. If you open and fund an account you will get a $100 funding bonus. To learn more and open a free account go to https://itrust.capital/nataliebrunell. ✔️ Fold is the best Bitcoin rewards debit card and shopping app in the world! Earn Bitcoin on everything you purchase with Fold's Bitcoin cash back debit card, and spin the Daily Wheel to earn free Bitcoin. Head to https://www.foldapp.com/natalie for 5,000 in free sats!

No Woman Left Behind
Working Mom On The Brink - Finding New Passion Amidst The Pandemic With Mercedes Quintana

No Woman Left Behind

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 38:41


Women are built to be resilient personally and professionally. We can take on challenges in all forms and sizes as we juggle family life and corporate careers. But we are still only human and we have limits. So when is enough really enough? Mercedes Quintana talks about the story behind the article Thee American Mothers, On The Brink published in the New York Times last February 6, 2021 where she shares the challenges of being a Case Manager and a mom in the same room at the same time. She recalls how she was able to schedule chores and breaks together which left her overwhelmed and triggered the pivotal moment of realization that something's got to give. Tune in and be inspired by how she managed to turn things around and found a new passion amidst the pandemic. Just another proof that we have to always “Be Brave, Be Bold, And Take Action.”

Tank Talks
Using Crypto to Pay Creators with Mash CEO Jared Nusinoff

Tank Talks

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2022 47:33


Finding new and more efficient ways to reward creators for their efforts is one of the biggest challenges of the digital economy. Our guest today, Jared Nusinoff, is working to bring value to creators with Mash, a crpyto/web3 platform that helps get creators paid with a new “Pay-As-You-Enjoy” model. Mash recently received a $6M seed-round co-led by Castle Island Ventures & Whitecap Venture Partners.About Jared Nusinoff:Jared is the CEO and Co-Founder of Mash. His previous experience was starting a Travel Company, Out Here Travel, and he spent a long stint at Google. He began his career at Bain and did his undergrad at Ivey Business School at Western University.A word from our sponsor:At Ripple, we manage all of our fund expenses and employee credit cards using Jeeves. The team at Jeeves helped get me and my team setup with physical and virtual credit cards in days. I was able to allow my teammates to expense items in multiple currencies allowing them to pay for anything, anywhere at anytime. We weren’t asked for any personal guarantees or to pay any setup or monthly SaaS fees.Not only does Jeeves save us time, but they also give us up to 3% cash back on our purchases including expenses like Google, Facebook or AWS every month. The best part is Jeeves puts up the cash, and you settle up once every 30 days in any currency you want, unlike some other corporate card companies that make you pre-pay every month. Jeeves also recently launched its Jeeves Growth and Working Capital initiative for startups and fast-growing companies to enable more financial freedom for companies. The best thing of all is that Jeeves is live in  24 countries including Canada, US and many other countries around the world.Jeeves truly offers the best all-in-one expense management corporate card program for all startups especially the ones at Ripple and we at Tank Talks could not be more excited to officially partner with them. Listeners of Tank Talks can get set up with a demo of Jeeves today and take advantage of our Tank Talks special with a‍ $250 statement credit after the first $2,500 in spend or a $500 statement credit after the first $5000 in spend. Lastly, all Jeeves cardholders receive access to their Lounge Pass program and access to over 1300 airports globally.Visit tryjeeves.com/tanktalks to learn more.In this episode we discuss:02:30 How Jared started as a canoe guide in Canada and got involved with technology03:56 What Jared took from his time at Bain04:53 Simplifying options can help people make decisions06:13 Lessons he took from his time at Google07:52 How he launched projects within Google08:29 Google’s mindset around success and failure09:23 Why revenue isn’t always the best success metric within companies like Google11:17 Lessons he learned from founding his adventure travel company Out Here Travel16:13 How Web 2.0 has failed creators to help them support themselves20:23 Who is a creator today and why they are turning to Web322:50 How Mash helps creators26:23 Problems he’s hearing from creators28:40 What the BitCoin Lightning Network and why they chose to build Mash ontop of it32:38 How Mash helps crypto curious creators dive into the Web3 world34:42 Securtity on Mash to protect wallets from scams36:55 Early use cases of Mash39:41 How developers are using Mash40:44 The competitive landscape for Mash42:33 Plans for their seed-round Co-led by Castle Island Ventures & Whitecap Venture Partners43:50 Being a remote-first companyFast Favorites:🎙- Favorite Podcast: On The Brink – best/smartest take on bitcoin + web3/blockchain📰- Favorite Newsletter /Blog: Fred Wilson’s AVCBen Hunt’s Epsilon Theory Stratechery by Ben Thompson📲- Favorite Tech Gadget: Coldcard Signing Device / Wallet📈-  Favorite New Trend: Freedom Enabling Sound Money – Lightning Network + BitcoinUnbundling of the Internet📚- Favorite Book: Bitcoin Standard by Saifedean Ammous🤔 - Favorite Life Lesson: Don’t listen to life lessons. Everyone’s unique. Do thingsDo your own research. Don’t trust the “experts” & narratives.Follow Matt Cohen and Tank Talks here!Podcast production support provided by Agentbee.Agency This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tanktalks.substack.com

On the Brink with Andi Simon
321: Patrick Van Gorder—Ready For The Right Data-Driven Digital Marketing Strategy To Expand Your Business?

On the Brink with Andi Simon

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 40:07


Hear how to provide optimal customer journeys for your prospects In this On the Brink podcast, I had an amazing conversation with Patrick Van Gorder, Executive Vice President and Partner of Level Agency. Conversations with strategic marketers is always exciting. The world we used to market in has changed. And marketing is supposed to encourage people not just to purchase but to engage with your products and services. The buyer, however, has changed their journey over the past 25 years. As we know from our own work as HubSpot Partners, the buyer's first task when considering a solution to solve their problem is to Google it. If you don't have a digital experience that comes up on the first pages of Google search, you're not a good answer for that person's problem or question. What does that mean for your business? Patrick has many great answers to that question so listen in, learn and share! Watch and listen to our conversation here Here are some statistics Patrick shared that you should consider: 65% of total advertising in 2021 was online digital advertising, which is an incredible stat by itself. Even more impressive is when you factor in the fact that it's up from about 50% just a couple of years before 2019. Digital advertising has become the lion's share of the pie and also the fastest growing segment of the pie. Dollars spent in digital channels go to one of these companies: Alphabet (parent company of Google), YouTube, Meta (parent company of Facebook), Instagram or Amazon. Interesting isn't it? As you consider what you are doing to grow your business, it might be time to listen in to our podcast. Reflect on what you should be doing, and how to refocus your investments in marketing. Marketing is not an expense. It is and has always been a central part of your product design, development and promotion. Invest in it wisely and you will reap the benefits. To contact Patrick You can reach him on Linkedin or his website Level Agency www.level.agency. Ready to really make your marketing work for you? Some great suggestions: Podcast: Michele Bailey—The World Of Marketing Is Transformed. Are You Ready For A New Strategy? Podcast: Mark Schaefer—Are You Ready For The Marketing Rebellion? Podcast: Melissa Copeland—Customers Want Great Experiences. How Can You Deliver Extraordinary Ones? Additional resources for you My two award-winning books: Rethink: Smashing The Myths of Women in Businessand On the Brink: A Fresh Lens to Take Your Business to New Heights Our website: Simon Associates Management Consultants   Read the transcript of our podcast here Andi Simon: Welcome to On the Brink With Andi Simon. Hi, I'm Andi Simon, I'm your host and your guide. And as you know, my great audience out there, my job is to help you get off the brink. I want you to see, feel and think in new ways so you can change. And you know that change is painful. But in these fast changing times, there are many choices. But it's important for you to have a better understanding of things so you can do it wisely, and quickly be agile. You know, fast is the new way. Now are you going to be faster and better at what you're doing? I have with me today a fantastic individual whom I met through a Vistage group that I did. His name is Patrick Van Gorder. He's Executive Vice President of Level Agency. And I want you to know that I did a podcast for them. And I enjoyed it so much. I invited him back here so we could continue the conversation. Let me tell you a little bit about what we're going to talk about by introducing Patrick's bio. Patrick Van Gorder has been part of a leadership team at Level Agency since the company's founding in 2010, which seems like yesterday, but it's not, it's like a moment ago. He's made measurable significant contributions in each role he's had, as director of campaigns and platforms, as a VP of Client Services, and now he's Executive Vice President. But his real desire for today is to share with you the changing nature of communication, marketing, and brand building for you and your company, and for things that matter to you. You have to understand what's going on because the world has turned digital, if you haven't noticed. I have a hunch you have. I bet the first thing you do when you want something is to Google it, and so it's very interesting. He'll tell you some major statistics. But today we're going talk about how people buy and what the buyer's journey is like, and why digital marketing has become so essential to your skill set, your way of viewing the world, and what Patrick can help you with. Patrick, thank you for joining me. Patrick Van Gorder: Hey, Andi, thank you so much for having me back. I'm excited to continue the conversation. Andi Simon: Before we get into it, though, tell our audience a little more about who's Patrick, and the journey about why this has become so important for you. Patrick Van Gorder: Yeah, thanks, Andi. So I am sitting here in sunny Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, home of Mr. Rogers, amongst other great Pittsburgers. I am a journalism and political science graduate that got into advertising accidentally. I graduated in 2009 into the midst of the Great Recession. I had no idea what I wanted to do. And I got a call from a colleague who was writing a website that was focused on comparison shopping for higher education. And I said, Let's go over there and let's do some work together. And I've never looked back. I've been with Level Agency, which is that firm, ever since 2010. My partner and I, Patrick Patterson, purchased the company from the former owner in March of 2021. So it's been a long exciting and knowledge- and learning-filled journey for me. We're up to about 75 people now, most of which are still in Pittsburgh, but we've got staff and clients all across the country. Our focus is helping businesses both learn about what their audiences are asking for, and how to better sell their products and position their products digitally. And also ultimately, to help them sell right ultimately. It's still true that the main function of marketing is sales or direct ROI, but the exciting thing, the thing that gets me out of bed every morning, is the reality that not only can we generate revenue, we can sell it. We can actually learn a great deal about where our customers are going, what they're looking for, and become even more efficient and more effective tomorrow because of the advertising we're doing today. Andi Simon: Well, let's talk a little bit about it because we know that the buyer's journey has changed. And in the old world, which wasn't that long ago, we used to buy lots of advertising, very flat, push it out. And as people will say, Oh, really, but you know, that's sort of a past way of communicating and branding, and marketing is about storytelling. People buy your story as much as they buy the product or the package and it really matters how you communicate that and how you make it accessible to them. So let's talk about in the world that you're in, where all the dollars have gone to, and what's absolutely important for a listener to understand that they should be doing as well. A little bit more about why this is so important. Patrick Van Gorder: Absolutely. So 65% of total advertising in 2021 was online, was digital advertising, which is an incredible stat by itself. But when you factor in the fact that it's up from about 50%, just a couple of years before 2019. That's not only the lion's share of the pie, but it's also the fastest growing segment of the pie. And the really interesting thing about that concentration of dollars in digital channels is 90% of that digital span goes to one of these companies right now. It goes either to the parent company of Google, YouTube, or other properties like that. It goes to Meta, parent company of Facebook, and Instagram, or it goes to Amazon. So what that means for your listeners is, there is an incredibly complex ecosystem out there. And there are dozens, hundreds, thousands of different platforms, different ad tech intermediaries, different tools out there. But really, if you focus on the vital few, the 90%, that make up the lion's share, you can do quite a bit. You can get quite a bit of leverage out of your spending. And Andi, you mentioned something that I think is really interesting, and I've been thinking a lot about. So if you think about the ways that we thought about advertising in the past, if you've ever taken an advertising class, or you're someone that has some experience in advertising, you've probably heard of the funnel, the advertising funnel, where you have at the very top, awareness, and down at the bottom, you've got direct response, and things like that. And the reality is, that comes from a moment, when, if you think about what a television ad was, there was literally no other action you could take. You just had to watch the ad, and maybe there was a phone number at the bottom that said, Hey, call this number right now. There was no way to take action, there was no way to continue the conversation. Think about a billboard. There's very, very little that you can do other than see and register what a billboard says. The reality in the digital space is, all of these channels are working together and allowing you to build your brand and build engagement with your brand in so many different ways all at once. So a Facebook ad is building brand awareness, but it's also driving engagement. It's also asking someone to fill out a form or buy a product. So it's operating all of the steps of this classic funnel at the same time. Andi Simon: Well, don't leave that thought. Because as you're thinking about communicating your story or your message, what you'd like to see happen, it isn't bringing enormous top of mind awareness out there, it is figuring out ways to take the person who's ready to learn more, and move them through that wonderful journey until they're ready to purchase, taste and try. And so your whole process has been transformed to much more immediate. I was in a group and one of the gentlemen said, People call us and they want to talk to somebody immediately. They want to listen to a doctor immediately. Instant gratification. They say, This is my time, I want to do a purchase right now. Connect me. I don't want to learn more. It's not slow. So how are you doing this with your clients? So my illustrative stories are case studies. Is that frustration? Patrick Van Gorder: It's a great question. I'll use one of our clients that's in the sales enablement SAS world. So, they had an experience that was very much the old school approach to what you asked people to do online, which was fill out a form, and we'll contact you. This feels ancient because the way that the consumer perception has changed is, they've said, No, I will contact you when I want to talk. If you think that I'm going to subject myself to another telesales, funnels, another set of emails, you must be out of your mind. So I will contact you when I want to talk to you about sales. But in the meantime, what you can give me now is value, you can give me insight, something like a webinar or a white paper or a case study. You can help me know more about this space, learn more about your perspective and your thought leadership in this space. And then by the way, when I'm ready to talk, there's a form there. I'll get in touch right away. And I'll expect to be contacted pretty quickly. But you know, the reality is, it's less about just being there. If you have to be there with value, you have to be there with something that the consumer cares about. Not just, Hey, give us your information and we'll call you when we feel like it. Andi Simon: You know, one of the things that illustrates that is, you really aren't selling a thing, a product or your SAS story, you're selling a relationship. And people are really buying knowledge and wisdom and experience and a much bigger product than the product they're actually going to end up buying. And I've been reading a great deal about how the world is shifting from B2C, or from B2B to B4C and B4B, as if we are going to collaborate around something that you need and I can help you with. And it's becoming very interesting to watch that mindset change. Because as you're thinking about these clients, the customer wants you to work with them. "I'm making the right decision, not simply purchasing what I've got here, or being sold by somebody." So it's a really different buyer that you're dealing with. They're often younger, and sometimes not. But they also have different expectations on speed and ease. And is what you're seeing awesome? Patrick Van Gorder: It is, in our own world, Level Agency as a services business. We really lean in on the consultative partnership approach. And I think we've seen a lot of very successful organizations take that same approach where it's not about the features, it's about the benefits. It's not about the services, it's about the solutions. And that's not to say that it needs to be completely impenetrable to understand what services and products a company actually does offer. You want to make it simple enough so that you can accommodate different types of searchers. You might have someone that is coming to your site or coming to your physical office, and they know exactly what they want. They want a partner, or they want a general contractor-style vendor that's going to take the blueprints from the architect and build the thing exactly as they see it. But I think in many cases what they're really looking for is the architect and the general contractor, right? They're saying, I have this goal. I have this business objective. And we're coming to you to help us solve all of the problems that we're dealing with, and trying to achieve this objective. And you tell us how we can best use this set of tools that are available to us to achieve this business objective. Andi Simon: Well you know for us, we're corporate anthropologists. We specialize in helping companies change. I talked about Blue Ocean Strategy, and why that's such a great way to help companies find creating markets as opposed to competing in them. But I must say that near to your point, it doesn't much matter if it's cultural change or strategy change. People come with a problem, or pain points, and a challenge. And I always find the conversations are very interesting. We have a new client coming on now. And I must tell you that the way they came to us is different than the way we're going to serve them. What they really needed is different from what they thought they needed. And that's just people and I guess, in some ways, the packaging of the solutions you're offering. It's going to require some trust that there is the right solution for the problem that they've identified. How does data and data analytics fit into this? Patrick Van Gorder: Yeah, it's a great question. You know, I think the curiosity that you're describing is probably the single most important attribute that I find in the people in the knowledge economy in 2022. That little piece in the back of your brain that says, what's going on here? How do I understand this data or this perspective or this product in a new and interesting way? What we find is that there is so much data that is accessible to you if you have the willingness and the knowledge of where to look. So, if we think about it, maybe it'd be helpful to think about it in the context of a case study. So we have a new client that we're onboarding, and we're seeking to understand where their audience is. They've got some perspective on who they'd like to speak to, and where they think that those people spend their time digitally. So one of the data gathering exercises that we do is we have a deep interview conversation, kind of the classic marketing: Tell us everything that you know about where you are, who your audience is, and where they live. But in the past, I think that was kind of the end of the line. Like, you have that conversation, you build your audience profile, and that sort of becomes the audience profile that you use for a lot of your targeting efforts. What we do is, we say, Okay, so now we've gathered this perspective from you. Let's dig into the data that you have available, and validate that. What first party data do you have available? Do you have a CRM? When was the last time that you really explored? Is this an experience that you've had with clients as well? Andi Simon: Of course, keep going, because the illusion of their reality is so interesting. But in fact, it's an illusion. And as you dig into their CRM, and when did you look at it? Again, I want you to finish your thought. Patrick Van Gorder: So look at the CRM, look at the audience that's in there, then look at the analytics platforms that the client has to look at, Google Analytics. What can you learn about the audience, about the behavior once they come to the site, about how they get to the site? Take that curiosity and deep dive into information that maybe you've looked at before, and maybe you haven't. And the great thing about these tools is, there's so much you know. You don't need a developer, you don't need an IT person to be able to understand these things. You just need to be able to watch a three minute YouTube video to say, Hey, how do I see behavior funnels in Google Analytics? Or how do I see the firmographic profiles in Salesforce or whatever those questions are. It's all there if you're willing to dig in and take a look. And then once you get into this, you look at the CRM, you look at the Google Analytics data, you look if there are ad platforms that are currently running. So we would look at Google, Google ads at meta, at LinkedIn, or Bing, or Instagram, or wherever these folks are running ads. And then there's a whole 'nother ecosystem of audience information that you can glean from those platforms. And then that's not even getting into the third party tools that are out there that allow you to take an outside-in perspective, but you kind of have to follow the thread. Andi Simon: Once you do notice, that influences what you do for whom, and how does it influence the kind of communication, client advertising that we create, in order to capture those people closer to their point of purchase, or somewhere along that buyer's journey? You know, some insights you can share? Patrick Van Gorder: So what it does is, it arms you with a good data-supported ability to create a hypothesis, basically to say, I think that this audience of midmarket C-level people really care about the content that we have about cybersecurity or the content that we have about additive manufacturing, or whatever that content segment is. And I think that because you can see that those pages rank highly on the website. I can see that those are roles that are associated with whatever sort of the data story is that supports that. And then with that information, you can formulate and enunciate a hypothesis for what you're trying to do. So it could be something like, My hypothesis is that if I show this cybersecurity content, if I feature this content to this audience for the next two months, I can dramatically expand my share of leads that are coming from this program. So you write that down, you write that hypothesis down, and you execute against it. And then you measure the results. And you compare what you thought would happen versus what actually happened, and they're very seldom exactly the same thing. But then you know what I learned from this experiment and then how do I further exploit or further take advantage of the lesson that I've learned from this experiment. If you treat your marketing like these micro hypotheses, test spreads, instead of just the cost center, we're just over here, we're spending in advertising, because that's what we do, you'll be astounded by how much you can learn and how much knowledge and value and insight value that will bring to your enterprise. Andi Simon: Do you find it at times immobilizes your clients? Because I often find that the brain is wonderful at what it knows. It's familiar, it's really comfortable. The habits I call are an illusion because your mind has a story. And that's what you believe to be true, there is no truth. The only truth is there's no truth. But that leads to that testing mindset, the curiosity quotient, the individual's willingness to learn by doing and keep learning from there. Are you transforming your clients to becoming learners that way? Because I find that it requires them to come in all-knowing and leave full of curiosity. And that's fine, I'll take that. Because unless you're full of curiosity, you can't get unstuck. You don't know how to grow, you're certain, but it's not a working route. There is only so much we can fix until you open your mind to the possibilities. Do you find that the clients get transformed as well? Because I'm getting transformed as I listen to you. Patrick Van Gorder: They do. They certainly do. It can be pretty inspiring to watch. We're lucky to have an incredible set of clients. I'm sure you have the same. You have the privilege of being pretty selective with who you work with. So we start with a really high bar for the types of partners that we work with. But over time, I think we demonstrate to them a couple of things that grow their own capability in this space. First, we are fanatical about trust driving communication, meaning, if something isn't working, you're going to hear about it from us first, rather than have to decipher it, and figure it out yourself. We're very careful in our culture to make that a norm and an expectation. And then, in the context of our working, our weekly or bi-weekly or monthly coordinations, we really try to model the what-if type thinking so that we have a tool that's our hypothesis. It's like a database where all of our team members log their hypothesis, just like the one that I shared with you as an example. Define what the success criteria are, and that's often a collaborative process with the client where the client says, You know, I've been noticing, the folks that I've been talking to at conferences are now much more interested in X. What would it look like for us to do some advertising against that segment? We collaboratively develop that campaign, and we learn from it. We run the test, and we learn from it, and instead of, Oh, well, it happens and if it doesn't work as well as we hoped, we kind of just move on. We don't really talk about it. We spend more time talking about what we learn when it doesn't perform as we expect it to than we talk about the thing that goes exactly as planned. So I think over time we build that trust in that relationship where we become a curiosity engine. An extension, if you think about what marketing is, it's the interface between the public and the business. It's where most of your posts, first interactions with prospective non-current clients are, and that's such a privileged position to be in. But I think we often forget that so much of the privilege there is in the knowledge, not just in the opportunity to make a first impression or make a sale. It's also about what we can learn. Andi Simon: Because we're coming out of the pandemic, assuming we're coming out of it, did you notice dramatic or important changes during that period that listeners should be paying attention to? And my hunch is that your curiosity opened up a whole lot of interesting learnings. Are there any that you can share? Patrick Van Gorder: Yes, we saw a decade of change in a couple of years in terms of acceleration. What that meant, in practical terms, is that the trend toward digital advertising accelerated the trend from platforms like linear television to streaming to OTT to connected TV. Those trends accelerated. People spend more time online than ever before. And, for a while we were the only game in town when it came to marketing. As we open up, and I share your optimism that hopefully the changes are here to stay, but as we open up, there's a reality that there's a hunger for personal connection. There's a hunger for some of the things that brands have forgone: travel, face to face sales and things like that. But the genie is not going back in the bottle as it relates to the collaborative collaboration at a distance. I think marketing at its best in 2022 is collaboration at a distance. It's this world where we're having real discussions and dialogues with people even though we're not face to face, or in the same meeting together. So I think to answer your question directly, Andi, the bottom line is, the space accelerated dramatically. The trends accelerated dramatically. And the brands that have not yet sort of shifted, if your budget looks anything like 65% of your spend is not in digital, that probably means that you're behind the optimal budget allocation. Andi Simon: It's interesting, MacLeod had a great podcast on purpose-driven selling. But in some ways, it's not that different from purpose-driven marketing. The people who have a purpose sold better than those who didn't. And in your digital marketing, in a sense, you need to have a good clear purpose. What is it I'm trying to do, for whom and how, as opposed to, I have a product and I want to sell it. It becomes a bigger conversation in that process so that you get the right message to the right person when they're looking for you, as opposed to when you want to get it out there in sort of a vacuum, hoping it's the right time and digital it to do things that you can't do in person, like at 2am. It's just an interesting time. You know, as I look at our clock, and we're about ready to wrap up, my head is full of things I don't want the listener to forget, but I bet yours is as well. Patrick, some things that you want to leave them with. Patrick Van Gorder: Yeah, I really liked the model that you just constructed, Andi, of marketing as the opportunity to have a discussion with someone at 2am, on their timeline and on their schedule. What I would say is one thing that I think is an important thing for brands to understand is, there are not in the majority of cases, it's not just one interaction at 2am, or 2pm, or whenever, it's a series of exposures, it's a series of conversations that allow brands to unfold that value proposition and that purpose to their prospective clients over time. So, there's not a single one in most cases. As tempting as it is to point to a single moment of truth, what Google calls the zero moment of truth, the Zima. The reality is that there are all of these influencing factors that sort of happened before that moment of truth, that are critical to the journey. So what I encourage brands to think about is, What are some of those optimal customer journeys? And how can you provide value and insight and knowledge to prospects at every step of that journey? The other thing that's a big conversational piece in our space right now is the conversation around privacy. There is a major trend toward less, less of a surveillance state online. There's parts of that that are regulatory, if you look at what's happened in Europe and you look at the California legislation. That is half of it. And the other half is being driven by platforms themselves. Apple has made a real play toward being an agent of privacy for their users. And you also have things like the cookie, the third party cookie, that are being proactively devalued by Google now, in advance of a recognition that those things are not going to be viable in the future. So, I think what that means is, there's a recognition that the promise of total accountability was always sort of a pipe dream. There were a lot of people that looked like me over the last 20 years that have sold this promise of full attribution, how you know exactly the value that every dollar that you spend is bringing back. And the reality is that, in this more fragmented privacy ecosystem, it's just clear that it's never going to be as clean and as neat as people want it to be. Because the reality is, Andi, if somebody listens to both of our podcasts, the podcast that you did for us and the podcast that we're doing here, and then they reach out to you, and they buy a book, what percentage of that book purchase was driven by seeing On the Brink behind you? Now, we're seeing On the Brink behind you in the earlier podcast. There's no right answer to that. So, I think, be wary of companies that overpromise as it comes to trackability, but at the same time, there's so much that you can learn and that you can measure and that you can know. There are really viable attribution models that you can build, but you have to go into it with an understanding that this is representative rather than completely. Andi Simon: Well, you know, there is no certainty. So I agree with you, humans just keep searching for it. And I like the fact that we're searching for it because maybe it'll make fewer mistakes in the process. But it's complicated. The buyer is complicated. There are different parts. And when they buy what they thought they bought isn't necessarily what you thought you were selling them and how they use it. How many times have I gone into the field with my clients, and observed how customers were using their products inappropriately? Well, why is it inappropriate if you're using it? That's not what it was supposed to be for. I had one friend who had an AI and software developing company, he fired the managers. And he had to get the engineers closer to the customer because the engineers were certain that the customer was stupid. And I was laughing. I said, The stupid customer syndrome, right? You build something brilliant and the customer just doesn't get it. But it's a really complicated world today because it's so complicated. The choices are so many, and everybody influences what comes up first on Amazon or in Google and what page you're on. Did you know I work hard to do organic search so I'm on the first page of Google for corporate anthropologist, or cultural changee expert. I can make only the second page for Blue Ocean Strategy expert. But you know, all of our stuff is content designed to help you buy the right thing in the right way. And that's what you're doing too. If they want to reach you, Patrick, how can they do that best? We'll certainly have it on our podcast blog, but can you please share it for them. Patrick Van Gorder: Visit us at Level Agency. You can just type www.level.agency into your search bar and there's a Contact Us option there. There's a lot of great content. Like I previewed earlier, you can check out our podcast. Test.Learn.Grow is the name of our podcast. You can get it wherever you get podcasts, and check out the episode that we did with Andi previously. It was a really, really good conversation. Andi Simon: Well, you know, Patrick and I share the same joy and help people do things that are challenging for them. And our conversation was about howBlue Ocean Strategy creates markets. This one is about how do you stop wondering how to sell or market your product and do it, because the only way you will learn is to be curious to test, make few assumptions, just a little one assumption is, I need Patrick to help me make the right decisions and test them all so I can see what's actually happening. But the world is going digital to a degree that you should be as well. And I don't care if you're a solopreneur, or a small business or a growing entrepreneur or a mid-market client, like we have so many. People are going to buy you remotely, they're going to buy you online, they're going to buy you by what they see. Actually people download white papers and yellow mark them when I meet with them. It's sort of like, are you real? It comes through, all that stuff. Patrick, it has been such fun. We can talk for a long time. Thank you so much for today. Patrick Van Gorder: Thank you so much. I really appreciate the time. And I look forward to hearing what's next for Dr. Simon. Andi Simon: Let me just wrap up for my audience. I can't tell you how much I appreciate you coming. You have made us one of the top 5% of podcasts globally, which I think is fantastic. Bring along friends, send me your ideas. Patrick came to me through something I did. We show up a lot. And that's how we market ourselves. We show up a lot. And things that come our way. On The Brink is here to help you see, feel and think in new ways. Both of my books have won awards, so I'll promote them a little bit.On the Brink: A Fresh Lens to Take Your Business to New Heights is how a little anthropology can help your business grow, and Rethink: Smashing The Myths of Women in Business was just awarded our second bronze Best Book Award for 2022 from Axiom for women in business as a category. And I do think that this is a time to rethink when you're on the brink. I like my titles, so you can begin to see things through a fresh lens. That's my job as an anthropologist, to help you step back, look at things, and begin to understand the changes that are happening. Because fast is going to be the new and you have to really be agile, adapt and begin to make things happen for you. So thank you for joining us today. Thank you, Patrick Van Gorder for being here. We'll post this and you guys can share it, and it's just a pleasure. Thanks again. Remember, reach me at info@andisimon.com and I'll be here for you. Bye bye now. Have a great day. Bye bye. Thanks.

All the Hacks
Where to Put Cash, Saving Money on Gas, Latest Deals/Hacks and More Listener Q&A

All the Hacks

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 36:48 Very Popular


#65: Host Chris Hutchins tackles questions about the current market, where to put cash, investing strategies, backdoor Roth IRAs, net worth tracking, financial planning and saving money on gas. Chris also shares some listener hacks to save money and the top deals he's seen lately.Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/listener-questions-4 !! Vote for All the Hacks in The People's Choice Podcast Awards !! Partner LinksTrustworthy: 20% off The Family Operating System®Inside Tracker: 20% off personalized wellness & nutrition plans backed by scienceBlockFi: Exclusive bonus of up to $250 freeAthletic Greens: Free 1 year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs Resources MentionedInvestingAll the Hacks Newsletter: All About Investing Part 1 Wealthfront: $5,000 managed freeSeries I Savings BondsBlockFi (CEO Zac Prince: @BlockFiZac)CME FedWatch ToolDollar-cost averaging just means taking risk laterWash-Sale Rule DefinitionJust How Valuable Is Tax-Loss Harvesting?Backdoor Roth IRA DefinitionMega Backdoor Roth 401(k) Conversion ExplainedFinancial PlanningXY Planning NetworkWealth Foundry: George Galat V, CFPTracking Your FinancesWealthfront: Net Worth Tracker + Free Financial PlanningMint: Budgeting AppKubera: Net Worth TrackerAssetDash: Track Crypto and NFTsTiller: Import account data into spreadsheetsSaving Money on GasCiti Premier: 80k Signup Bonus + 3x Points on Gas/Groceries/Hotels/Flights)Register for 5%/5x on Gas in Q3 for Chase Freedom/Freedom FlexGasBuddy: Cheapest Gas Station Finder AppListener Money HacksLowes Coupons CodesCashback Monitor: Compare Cash Back Deals Across 100+ SitesRetailmenot: Earn Cash BackLowes E-Gift Cards on AmazonLatest DealsFree Grubhub+ with Amazon PrimeFree Uber One with Disney+Free Cultivist membership for Capital One Cardholders (access 100+ museums)Free Instacart+ with ChaseFree Mariott Gold status with Chase Sapphire ReservePodcasts MentionedAll The Hacks#43 - Why 50/50 Doesn't Work: A New Model for Happier Relationships with Kaley and Nate Klemp#59 - Save Money, Build Wealth, and Just Keep Buying with Nick Maggiulli#64 - Inflation and All Things Money with Jacob Goldstein#42 - Beating Inflation, Alternative Assets, and Simplifying Your Finances with Ben Carlson#55 - Maximize Your Points: Stacking, Buyers Clubs, Redemption Hacks, and More with Julia MenezOn the Brink#329 - Zac Prince (BlockFi) on Navigating Through the StormAnimal SpiritsMacro Voices Full Show NotesCurrent Markets and what to do with the money needed within the next three to five years [02:32]US Government Series I Savings Bonds [03:27]Crypto High-Yield Savings Accounts [04:19]High Yield Savings Account [05:55]Investing: What to do with a windfall in this market and the best way to start dollar-cost averaging [06:47]Tax Loss Harvesting [10:15]Direct Indexing [12:18]Backdoor Roth IRA: contributing even if your household exceeds limits for both Roth and traditional IRAs [17:45]Mega Backdoor Roth 401(k): after-taxes contributions to your 401k [19:31]Podcasts for sophisticated investors who want to continue learning [22:08]Financial Planning: comprehensive financial plans [25:27]Tracking your finances across all of your accounts [30:11]Saving money on gas: considerations for taking the cash discount, the best cards and apps to use, fuel reward programs, and electric vehicles [33:19]Listener money-saving hacks: stacking deals and transferring the available balance of Visa or Amex gift cards to your Amazon gift card balance [36:53]Free premium subscriptions, statuses, and perks that are available to members of certain cards or services [40:08]Chris shares how listener, Stephanie, used the hotel hack shared in episodes #1 and #55 to score big on a recent trip [41:03]Nominate All the Hacks for The People's Choice Podcast Award [41:38] SponsorsTrustworthyTrustworthy is a secure online service that helps modern families protect, organize, and optimize their important information — ID's, Money, Property, Passwords, Insurance, Taxes, Legal, Emergency Instructions and the Family Archive. 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On The Brink with Castle Island
Weekly Roundup 06/24/22 (FTX steps in, 3AC postmortem, fraying DeFi governance) (EP.328)

On The Brink with Castle Island

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 52:21


Matt and Nic return for a fiery episode of deals and news. In this episode:  Is miner selling backed up by the on-chain data?  Is Massachusetts open to pro-crypto legislation?  FTX provides credit support to embattled crypto lenders  Why private market transactions do not constitute bailouts in the pejorative sense Was 3 Arrows just a case of too much leverage and bad trades, or was it fraud?  Does the 3AC situation stray into criminal territory?  There were significant harms stemming from the 3AC scheme Kyle's infamous On The Brink appearance and his special request  Did GBTC bring down 3AC?  Are we entering the PvP era of crypto twitter?  The story behind 3AC's yacht  Solend requisitions user funds  Wartime versus peacetime governance in DeFi South Korea puts a travel ban on Terraform labs employees DYDX is leaving Ethereum and moving to their own chain  The relationship between lender balance sheets and GBTC  Is there a case to be made for winding down GBTC? How to think about the GBTC trade today How the 3AC GBTC trade is like LTCM  How to think about the "macro"  Is the 'crypto hedge fund that also does VC' obsolete?  Sponsor notes: Subscribe to the Coin Metrics State of the Network newsletter

Coin Stories
Nic Carter on Bitcoin Crash, Fed Tightening, How BTC Can Fail & Mining Energy FUD

Coin Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 80:20 Very Popular


Nic Carter is a general partner at Castle Island Ventures, investing in crypto-financial infrastructure and the restoration of property rights on the internet. He is cofounder and chairman of Coin Metrics, host of the On The Brink podcast, columnist for Coindesk, and an advisor to the Bitcoin Clean Energy Initiative and to Core Scientific. You can follow Nic at www.twitter.com/nic__carter REFERRAL LINKS: Coin Stories is powered by BITCOIN 2023, which will be the BIGGEST BITCOIN EVENT IN HISTORY held in April 2023. If you missed Bitcoin 2022, make sure to head to @BitcoinMagazine to find videos and highlights of all the biggest events and panels. You can get an early bird pass for Bitcoin 2023 at a steep discount if you head to: https://b.tc/conference/2023. Use code HODL for 10% off your pass. *** Okcoin is on a mission to make crypto investing and trading easily accessible to anyone around the world. We are building the next generation of tools to help onboard the investors and traders who have been on the fence about crypto. Okcoin is a globally licensed exchange with offices in San Francisco, Miami, Malta, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan. We are a collective of global citizens with a common passion to help decentralize finance and level the economic playing field for everyone around the world. Visit https://www.okcoin.com/natalie for $50 in Bitcoin when you sign up. *** With iTrustCapital, you can actually invest in crypto without worrying about taxes, or fees. iTrustCapital allows their clients to invest in crypto through an individual retirement account, or an IRA. IRAs are tax sheltered accounts, which means all your crypto trading is tax-free and can even grow tax-free over time. The best part is that it's totally free to open an account, and there are no hidden fees. You don't need to pay any monthly subscription or membership fees either. If you open and fund an account, you will get a $100 funding bonus added to your account. To learn more, click the link below and open a free account to learn more. https://itrust.capital/nataliebrunell *** Fold is the best Bitcoin rewards debit card and shopping app in the world!  Earn Bitcoin on everything you purchase with the Fold's Bitcoin cashback debit card and spin the Daily Wheel to earn free Bitcoin. Head to https://www.foldapp.com/natalie for 5,000 in free sats! #bitcoin #cryptocurrency #inflation 

Inverted Podcast
On The Brink! - Colombian Presidential Elections - Gustavo Petro and Francia Márquez For Marxists

Inverted Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 22:36


Are they all in Soros' pocket! If Petro/Francia win will Colombia be the next Venezuela? Can Rodolfo save the conservative nation?ℹ Articles citing Soros links to candidates https://archive.ph/1zBt3, https://web.archive.org/web/20210617104036/http://elnodo.co/SOROSduqueobama, https://www.periodismosinfronteras.org/tag/ivan-duque-y-george-soros (use https://translate.google.com/ - paste link into translation field)ℹ HARDTalk interview with outgoing president (Ivan Duque) https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0017qpl/hardtalk-ivan-duque-president-of-colombia (need to have UK IP to watch - there is no video rip online yet)ℹ María Fernanda Cabal, the best public figure exposing the Soros links https://twitter.com/MariaFdaCabal / https://mariafernandacabal.com⚠️ IMPORTANT CHANNEL UPDATE: I am focusing more on my alt-tech channels. See links below to find me there.📶 FIND ME EVERYWHERE; https://stuartoswald.com/p/subscribe.html (official website), http://stuartoswald.crypto (browser extension https://unstoppabledomains.com/extension), and https://linktr.ee/stuartoswald (link profile page)⭕ SOCIAL https://stuartoswald.com/p/subscribe🔴 CHANNELS https://stuartoswald.com/p/subscribe.html🎧 PODCAST https://stuartoswald.com/p/podcast.html🆘 SUPPORT https://stuartoswald.com/p/support.html📧 CONTACT https://stuartoswald.com/p/contact.html↪️ My VPN https://stuartoswald.com/p/my-recommended-vpn.html (try the free trial)↪️ Info Sources https://stuartoswald.com/2019/09/break-free-how-to-deprogram-your-mind.htmlHASHTAGS #Petro #Colombia #CambioPorLaVida...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wE0L3RHLJwE

The Jerry Jonestown Massacre
Show 461 – On The Brink of Nothing

The Jerry Jonestown Massacre

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 154:24


Executive Producer of Show 461 – Jeremie Perez This week the boys talk a lot about church and solar flares, with a little bit of World War III mixed in for flavor. Henry the Archer and Cut Throat Finches played a fantastic show on Saturday, Matt found God for half a minute, and Dustin defended […] The post Show 461 – On The Brink of Nothing appeared first on The Jerry Jonestown Massacre.

In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Andi Simon, PhD, exploring her work as a Corporate Anthropologist and Author of the books, On the Brink: A fresh lens to take your business to new heights, and Rethink: Smashing the Myths of Women in Business._____LINKShttps://www.simonassociates.nethttps://www.andisimon.comOn the Brink Podcast_____BOOKSOn the Brink - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1626342806?tag=&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1Rethink - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1734324880?tag=&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1_____Andrea J. Simon, Ph.D. (“Andi”) is an international leader in the growing field of corporate anthropology, an Axiom bronze Best Business Book of 2017 winning author of On the Brink: A fresh lens to take your business to new heights, and the founder and CEO of Simon Associates Management Consultants (SAMC). SAMC was recognized in 2020 and 2021 as the best New York Corporate Anthropology Agency. Andi's new book is entitled Rethink: Smashing the Myths of Women in Business. Released in January of 2021, Rethink shows how women today are challenging the expected norms of business and crashing through with extraordinary creative business, legal and professional solutions.  From this research, she developed coaching and an online course for women to discover their best selves. Called Rethink Your Journey with Andi Simon, the program was built with women for women.Using the approach of anthropology, Andi enables organizations to see their cultures with observant eyes, achieve “aha!” moments, and discover new and profitable opportunities. What is equally important is how her approach enables individuals in those organizations to embrace change, personally and professionally.Her talks on Change Matters and Blue Ocean Strategy have been featured in over 500 engagements. She is widely covered in Inc.com, Business Week, Good Morning America, and Modern Healthcare and has been a blogger for Forbes and Fierce Healthcare. With more than 1 million annual listeners, her podcast, On the Brink with Andi Simon, is ranked among the top 200 business podcasts for entrepreneurship and rated among the top 20 futurist podcasts._____In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer is a production of the George Bailey Morality in Public Life Fellowship. It is hosted by Frank Schaeffer, author of Fall In Love, Have Children, Stay Put, Save the Planet, Be Happy.Learn more at https://www.lovechildrenplanet.comFollow Frank on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.https://www.facebook.com/frank.schaeffer.16https://twitter.com/Frank_Schaefferhttps://www.youtube.com/c/FrankSchaefferYouTubeIn Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer PodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer/id1570357787 _____Support the show

Sh*tsNGigs
Ep 135 - Toxic Traits | ShxtsnGigs Podcast

Sh*tsNGigs

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 67:52 Transcription Available


This Week The Guys Discuss:   0:00, Intro  03:45, Midnight Mass  26:24, Fuhad's On The Brink  33:36, Band Member Pee's On Fan  41:18, The Other Side Of Will Smith  51:56, Toxic Traits JOIN THE ShxtsnGigs FANDEM ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/shxtsngigs  BRAND NEW SNG MERCH https://shxtsngigs-store.creator-spring.com/ Listen to SNG on:   SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/6olvQhNhQwMbGG26t3rVgM?si=GvC4B1meTXWb8eMf4qTXAQ  APPLE PODCASTS https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/shxtsngigs/id1481898329  PODCAST GEAR Camera: https://amzn.to/3g3rMdt Microphones: https://amzn.to/3a1jCyLInterface: https://amzn.to/2RmrBjb   JUMP ON THE MONSTER HYPE  https://amzn.to/3g2zzZi PICK YOUR POISON https://amzn.to/322UuTB   CHAT WITH US:   Instagram @shxtsngigs_podcast   Twitter @shxtsngigs

Jim and Them
ARE YOU SURE!? - #701 Part 1

Jim and Them

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2021 92:33


Belated 700 Celebrations: We have some belated congrats, a card and a very special message from Gordon Hale.Halloween: Jim has tales of theme parks and Halloween Horror Nights, Mike has tales of one of his worst birthday/Halloween experiences in his life.What Do You Mean?: Jim has NEWS.NOVEMBER 5TH 1955!, INVENTED TIME TRAVEL!, BACK TO THE FUTURE!, 701 EPISODES!, SIMMER DOWN NOW!, START OVER!, CANNIBAL CORPSE!, I CAME BACK I BROUGHT MY AXE!, CLASSIC!, DELTA 8!, FAKE WEED!, PATREON!, THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE!, PITS OF HELL!, YOUTUBE!, VOICEMAILS!, BELATED 700 CONGRATULATIONS!, SPOILERS!, CHRIS COALES!, INSTAGRAM NOTIFICATION!, THEFIRSTSHOWING!, BRITISH PEOPLE LOOK FUCKED UP!, UNHINGED!, INSULT!, PREPARATION!, PREEMPT!, OVERSIDED CARD!, BRITISH FOOD!, CHOWDERHEAD!, 2 DINNER NICKY!, GORDON HALE!, HALF YOUR LIFE!, PERSEVERE!, SHOT ROULETTE!, GIRL PUKE!, SINCERITY!, NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS!, OOGIE BOOGIE!, TIM BURTON!, TRICK OR TREAT TRAILS!, VILLAINS!, WORST HALLOWEEN!, AGATHA!, WANDAVISION!, ZOMBIE CAP!, BOMBING!, WICKED QUEEN!, MAKING A STEW!?, A SOUP!, HORESEMAN!, THE MAD HATTER!, SID FROM TOY STORY!, SWINGS!, CARNIE RIDES!, HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS!, SCARE ZONES!, IN YOUR FACE!, MICHAEL MYERS!, HALLOWEEN 4!, TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE!, HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE!, RIP TOUR!, LADY WITH A CANE!, THE PURGE!, TRAM TOUR!, LEFT BEHIND!, PHOTO OP!, SELFIE!, PROPOSE!, ENGAGED!, CASTLE PROPOSAL!, ARE YOU SURE!?, BITE OF A COOKIE!, CHARMING!, RING RESIZED!, TOO SMALL!, PULLED OVER!, DRUGS!, WALK ON THE FREEWAY!, NO SERVICE!, IDENTITY THEFT!, OVERDRAFT!, ACH!, TEXAS!, BANK!, SMITH'S!, DECATUR!, BROTHER!, LOAN!, BILLS!, RENT!, BIRTHDAY CALL!, JAKE!, ON THE BRINK!, A WEDDING!, RECEPTION!, CELEBRATION!, LIVE MUSIC!, COREY FELDMAN!, TRAIN!, SALEM!, ABINGTON!, BING TOWN!, ST. BRIDGET'S!, CATHOLIC CHURCH!, MIKE WOULD BE SO SCARED!, STRIPPED, RAPED AND STRANGLED!, SKIM AND THEM!, DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL!, HANDS DOWN!You can find the videos from this episode at our Discord RIGHT HERE!

Joshua's Place Church :: Pastor Rick

Congratulations as Joshua's Place celebrates our 21st anniversary! The title of Pastor Rick's message today is "On The Brink".

On The Brink
Episode 5: Dr. Jason Boxtart

On The Brink

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 83:49


What an honour it is to introduce Dr. Jason Boxtart as the fifth official guest on the podcast. Thank you for being ON THE BRIINK! ON THE BRINK is a podcast hosted by John A. Brink, dedicated to interviewing motivational guests who are making a difference in their community and have the direct ability to provide inspiration for others to better their lives. www.johnabrink.com

On The Brink
Episode 6: Nicola Redpath

On The Brink

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 39:26


Nicola Redpath is the Founder and Operator of the Prince George Animal Rescue, a great friend and a true community difference-maker. Thank you for being a guest on this week's ON THE BRINK podcast (Episode #6, Season Two) ON THE BRINK is a podcast hosted by John A. Brink, dedicated to interviewing motivational guests who are making a difference in their community and have the direct ability to provide inspiration for others to better their lives. www.johnabrink.com

On The Brink
Episode 4: Dr. Tracey Lotze

On The Brink

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 63:16


What an honour it is to introduce Dr. Tracey Lotze as the fourth official guest on the podcast. Thank you for being ON THE BRIINK! ON THE BRINK is a podcast hosted by John A. Brink, dedicated to interviewing motivational guests who are making a difference in their community and have the direct ability to provide inspiration for others to better their lives. www.johnabrink.com

Bitcoin Audible
Read_370 - Explained; 0% interest, Limitless Repo, QE4 [Colin Harper]

Bitcoin Audible

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2020 50:15


"The Federal Reserve's market operations are ramping up by the day, and it's using more tools simultaneously to “fix” markets than ever before. So what are these tools and how is the Fed using them?" - Colin Harper Wondering what is happening in the hurricane that is finance and finding it difficult to piece together all of the puzzle. You aren't alone. Colin Harper has a great new addition to Bitcoin Magazine to help make sense of all the jargon of Repo markets, interest rates, zero reserve, QE4 to infinity, and the rest. Don't miss it! Link to the original article: https://bitcoinmagazine.com/articles/zero-interest-limitless-repo-and-qe4-the-federal-reserves-market-operations-explained Don't forget that SwanBitcoin.com is now live! Start stacking your sats now! Set a weekly, every paycheck, or every month purchase and even auto-withdrawal to your own keys! With Swan Bitcoin you'll never have to wonder again if you are stacking for the future, set it once and forget it. Other great content I've enjoyed recently to dig further: • Tales from the Crypt with Charles Marohn: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3VE9cgPq32Ynd78rYDvfeA • Swan Signal with Parker Lewis & Giacomo Zucco: https://citizenbitcoin.world/episodes/giacomo-zucco-and-parker-lewis-on-swan-signal-live-By5ZBPnv • Hayek's Use of Knowledge in Society: Part 1: https://anchor.fm/thecryptoconomy/episodes/CryptoQuikRead_250---Use-of-Knowledge-in-Society-Part-1---F--A--Hayek-e43pfj Part 2: https://anchor.fm/thecryptoconomy/episodes/CryptoQuikRead_251---Use-of-Knowledge-in-Society-Part-2---F--A--Hayek-e444k0 • On The Brink: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jurrien-timmer-fidelity-on-the-global-macro-landscape-ep-58/id1480586463?i=1000469486863 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcoinaudible/message

The Anfield Wrap
Radio City Talk: Alisson Announcement Is Another Big Statement

The Anfield Wrap

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2018 58:16


On the eve of Liverpool's American tour there is the good news about Alisson joining the club for a World Record fee. What this means for the club is thoroughly dissected by John Gibbons and Paul Cope.  John and Paul though also reflect on the news around Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and his injury woes. They look at what our rivals have been up to so far.  Also on the show is Ian Salmon talking about the second run of his acclaimed play Those Two Weeks.  Alex Baillee joins us to talk about about his photographs which illustrated Simon Hughes's On The Brink work and which now are exhibited in Central Library throughout August.  And we end with Blackburn - Liverpool winning 0-2 with a Naby Keita masterclass. Mo Stewart, Paula Murphy and Kevin Murphy join us for that.  Hosted it all is Neil Atkinson. It's everything any Liverpool supporter needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our Wild World
Encore: On the Brink

Our Wild World

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2017 57:28


Everyday, every year, every moment, we are on the brink: of a new day, a new year, and to be astonished. We live on the only blue ball that carries life, as we know it, and such an abundance of life it is. We are also on the brink of change throughout our human and non-human communities; shifts in thought, knowledge, culture and civilizations. Today we'll highlight landmarks of 2013 and some hints at what's in store from our wild world to you for a brand new year- the crossover paths and links where we can reengage, revitalize and renew ourselves and the amazing nuances, diversity and connectedness of this miraculous web of life called Planet Earth.

The Anfield Wrap
Radio City Talk: On The Brink

The Anfield Wrap

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2017 50:56


As Liverpool enter a crucial part of the season, John Gibbons is joined by Simon Hughes, Dan Fieldsend and Mike Nevin to analyse the international break from a Liverpool point of view and look forward to a massive game away at Manchester City. In part 2 we also speak to Simon about his new book On The Brink, which focuses on the current state of football at all levels in the North West of England. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

UFC Podcasts
On the Brink: Conor McGregor

UFC Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2015 4:20


Go back to UFC 189 and relive the historic night, as Conor McGregor beat Chad Mendes to capture the interim featherweight title. Now McGregor faces Jose Aldo at UFC 194 for the undisputed crown.

UFC Podcasts
On the Brink: Daniel Cormier

UFC Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2015 5:07


As Daniel Cormier prepares to defend his light heavyweight belt for the first time at UFC 192, get a rare, round-by-round perspective through the eyes of DC in his title-shot loss to Jon Jones.

UFC Podcasts
On the Brink: TJ Dillashaw

UFC Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2015 8:58


As they get ready for a much-anticipated rematch, relive the original bout between TJ Dillashaw and Renan Barao through Dillashaw's perspective. Take a rare, round-by-round tour through the eyes of a champion.

UFC Podcasts
Fight Night Fairfax: On The Brink - Chad Mendes

UFC Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2015 13:39


Follow along on Chad Mendes' journey to his shot at the featherweight title against Jose Aldo at UFC 179 in Brazil. Go behind the scenes during the lead up and during the fight to hear Mendes talk about the experience.