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The Secretary of Defense has committed war crimes, or murder, or both. And this time, maybe Congress is willing to do something about it? Meanwhile, a rent-price-fixing company has sued the state of New York arguing that it isn't fixing price, it's doing the Freeze Peach. In DC, Chief Judge James Boasberg continues to look for who was responsible for the government disobeying a court order. And finally, sparklemagic imaginary US Attorney Alina Habba gets to join her buddies on the unemployment line thanks to a decision by the Third Circuit that we break down in detail in the subscriber bonus. Happy Cyber Monday, everyone! Links: Eleventh Circuit Bounces Trump's RICO Trollsuit [lawandchaospod.com] https://www.lawandchaospod.com/p/11th-circuit-bounces-trumps-rico Episode 168 w/Brian Finucane https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-168-license-to-kill-feat-brian-finucane/id1727769913?i=1000728033267 Hegseth order on first Caribbean boat strike, officials say: Kill them all [Washington Post] https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/11/28/hegseth-kill-them-all-survivors-boat-strike/ Statement of the "Former JAGs Working Group" on Media Reports of Pentagon "No Quarter" Orders in Caribbean Boat Strikes [via Just Security] https://www.justsecurity.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/former-jag-working-group-no-quarter-statement.pdf Rent Going Up? One Company's Algorithm Could Be Why. https://www.propublica.org/article/yieldstar-rent-increase-realpage-rent US v. Giraud [Third Circuit, Habba Disqualification] https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/71195676/united-states-v-julien-giraud-jr/ RealPage v. James https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/71964352/realpage-inc-v-james/ Show Links: https://www.lawandchaospod.com/ BlueSky: @LawAndChaosPod Threads: @LawAndChaosPod Twitter: @LawAndChaosPod
America's shipbuilding industry is making waves again — and we're sitting down with one of the companies helming the revival. Fincantieri Marine Group USA CEO George Moutafis joins us to discuss the company's 15-year journey growing U.S. shipbuilding operations. George shares how Fincantieri is modernizing Great Lakes shipyards with cutting-edge technology, advanced robotics, and strong supplier networks. He talks about developing skilled talent through university partnerships, building vibrant manufacturing communities in Wisconsin and Michigan, and why America's shipbuilding renaissance depends on innovation, collaboration, and investment in people.
Do you shop around for better insurance coverage, or do you stick with the company you've been working with for awhile? A new study shows 57% of customers shopped around last year for better deals last year. Shannon Martin, Bankrate insurance expert, joins us.
Did you know 75% of US mattresses are now under one company? Discover how this impacts your sleep, wallet, and the entire industry!In this episode of The FAM Podcast, Mark Kinsley dives deep into the seismic shifts rocking the mattress industry—starting with a jaw-dropping stat: *75% of mattresses in the U.S. are now made or sold by a single company*. But what does that mean for you—whether you're a retailer, sleep advocate, or health-conscious consumer?We pull back the curtain on the real business challenges retailers face in 2025: from navigating economic uncertainty (and separating fact from media-driven fear), to the dangers of the "race to the bottom"—cheap mattresses failing burn tests, filling landfills, and risking consumer health. Industry insiders explain how focusing on value (not just price) is the key to winning over today's savvy customer.Plus, discover how some of the best retailers are transforming company culture, empowering their teams, and redefining what it means to build a career in sleep. You'll hear exclusive previews of Sleep Summit 2025, expert insights from Dr. Chris Kiel and Russ Robertson (Walmart legend!), and strategies you can use right now to future-proof your business and your sleep.If you're tired of the noise and want actionable advice from the industry's A-players, this episode is your inside edge.Timestamps:**- 00:45 — Why 75% of mattresses now come from one company (and why it matters)- 04:15 — The #1 business challenge retailers face in 2025- 08:40 — The media myth: How fear skews your view of the economy- 12:20 — Are cheap mattresses sabotaging sleep and safety? The shocking truth- 16:05 — How to attract (and keep) top talent in mattress retail- 19:32 — Real-world secrets to building an unbeatable company culture- 24:00 — Sleep Summit 2025: VIP previews and can't-miss sessions- 28:10 — Actionable tools for boosting sales and customer trust- 31:45 — How to join the exclusive Sleep Summit rides and after-partyConnect with The FAM Podcast:
Episode Guest:Laura Shaw is Head of Digital Trading at Hiscox UK, where she leads the integration of technology and broker relationships to drive growth. With over 25 years at Hiscox, she has held 12 different roles, championing change and the development of future talent.Episode Timestamps:0:00 Introduction0:09 Why Laura said yes to My Duvet Flip1:12 First job lessons — from WH Smith to the post office2:20 Why applying for more than one job matters3:40 Discovering insurance after university4:57 Surprises about the insurance industry5:04 26 years, 12 jobs — Laura's Hiscox journey6:01 Moving from trainee underwriter to new opportunities7:02 Taking risks and battling imposter syndrome7:56 Learning new skills in different locations8:46 Why meeting people in person matters9:39 Dealing with things going wrong — honesty first10:20 Finding confidence and being authentic at work11:32 Why people are at the heart of Hiscox12:14 When colleagues leave — keeping relationships alive12:57 Laura's current role — digital trading explained13:56 Bringing AI into insurance15:18 The skills needed to use AI effectively17:10 Top three skills Laura looks for in her team18:08 Secrets to a successful insurance career19:04 Why young people should join insurance20:16 Laura's advice for your first day at Hiscox20:52 The two reasons she's stayed 26 years21:58 One word to sum up her career: change22:45 How to embrace change as a journey23:14 Laura's duvet flip — the future of insuranceEpisode Partner:Hiscox, a leading international insurer with more than 3,000 employees worldwide. The company is known for specialist insurance solutions and a strong commitment to customer service.Disclaimer:The content provided on Duvet Flip is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. The views expressed by hosts, guests, brands or contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the show's producers, sponsors, or affiliates. The information shared is not a substitute for professional advice, including but not limited to career counseling, financial guidance, legal consultation, or mental health support.Listeners and viewers are responsible for their own decisions and actions based on the content provided, and Duvet Flip assumes no liability for any outcomes resulting from reliance on the information shared. By engaging with the show, you acknowledge and agree to this disclaimer.If you're struggling with debt, trusted advice and free support can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/debt-adviceIf you're struggling with mental health of any kind, you can find free support here: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/
One organization turns to a game to get employees to debate and decide together what health care they most value. Guests:Paul Fronstin, Ph.D., Director, Health Benefits Research, Employee Benefits Research Institute Jeanette Janota, Senior Research Associate, American Speech-Language-Hearing AssociationTavril Saint Jean, Senior Research Associate, American Speech-Language-Hearing AssociationJanet McNichol, Chief Human Resources Officer, American Speech-Language-Hearing AssociationEvan Reid, Senior Director of Analytics, American Speech-Language-Hearing AssociationJulia Reilly-Edwards, Data Scientist, American Speech-Language-Hearing AssociationLearn more and read a full transcript on our website.Want more Tradeoffs? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter featuring the latest health policy research and news.Support this type of journalism today, with a gift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this episode of Connected Nation, recorded live at Mountain Connect 2025 in Denver, Colorado, host Jessica Denson sits down with Osmo's Troy Cross, Vice President of Sales, and Sadie Conley, Demand Generation Specialist.Osmo powers “frictionless support” for industry giants like AT&T, Google, and Verizon—helping customers resolve device issues quickly and easily. Now, they're turning their attention to smaller ISPs, offering scalable, cloud-based solutions that can give providers of any size the tools they need to act as their community's “hometown CTO.”Recommended Links: Ozmo WebsiteTroy's LinkedInSadie's LinkedIn
Episode Guest:Jane Kielty is the CEO of Aon across the UK, Ireland, and South Africa, bringing over 20 years of experience in insurance, pensions, and reinsurance. She is passionate about early careers, client service, and inspiring purpose-driven work.Episode Timestamps:0:00 Introduction0:45 First meeting Jack & flipping the duvet (literally)2:00 From fish & chips to the boardroom4:10 Early lessons in customer service and hard work6:05 The RAF dream that shaped her resilience8:15 Pivoting from law to insurance10:30 Building a 20-year career at Aon13:05 Positivity, energy and choosing happiness15:25 What makes someone great in client service17:40 The 2004 career plan that changed everything19:50 Learning AI as a CEO — and what it taught her22:05 Why curiosity and listening are critical soft skills24:15 What schools don't teach (but should)26:40 How to think about money and avoid regrets29:00 Why Aon's early careers programme stands out31:10 Making insurance, pensions & reinsurance exciting33:15 Purpose, impact and working with clients35:00 Her invisible success: treating every pound as her own37:10 What flips her duvet every morningEpisode Partners✈️ easyJetExplore exciting career opportunities at easyJet, one of Europe's leading airlines. Whether you're passionate about aviation, customer service, engineering, or corporate roles, easyJet offers a dynamic work environment focused on innovation and growth.https://bit.ly/3yCRlNS
The AI Breakdown: Daily Artificial Intelligence News and Discussions
Norway's $1.8T Sovereign Wealth Fund made AI core to how it works—unlocking 213,000 hours in annual savings. Led by CEO Nikolai Tangen, the team embraced AI to boost productivity and career growth. With Anthropic's Claude, employees now query data in plain English, analyze earnings calls instantly, and make smarter decisions faster.Brought to you by:KPMG – Go to https://kpmg.com/ai to learn more about how KPMG can help you drive value with our AI solutions.Blitzy.com - Go to https://blitzy.com/ to build enterprise software in days, not months AGNTCY - The AGNTCY is an open-source collective dedicated to building the Internet of Agents, enabling AI agents to communicate and collaborate seamlessly across frameworks. Join a community of engineers focused on high-quality multi-agent software and support the initiative at agntcy.org Vanta - Simplify compliance - https://vanta.com/nlwPlumb - The automation platform for AI experts and consultants https://useplumb.com/The Agent Readiness Audit from Superintelligent - Go to https://besuper.ai/ to request your company's agent readiness score.The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The AI Daily Brief wherever you listen: https://pod.link/1680633614Subscribe to the newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/Join our Discord: https://bit.ly/aibreakdownInterested in sponsoring the show? nlw@breakdown.network
What happens when a president leads with intentional communication and a heart for spiritual impact? In this encore episode, Troy Meachum, President of ACR Supply Company, shares how trust, stewardship, and a people-first approach have shaped a flourishing workplace culture. Find full show notes here: https://workplaces.org/podcast/452-how-one-companys-culture-transformation-drove-engagement-and-revenue Share the love. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate it on Apple Podcasts and write a brief review. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flourishing-culture-podcast/id1060724960?mt=2 By doing so, you will help spread our podcast to more listeners, and thereby help more Christian workplaces learn to build flourishing cultures. | Follow our Host, Al Lopus, on X https://twitter.com/allopus | Follow our Host, Al Lopus, on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/allopus/ | Email our host at al@workplaces.org
Web3 Academy: Exploring Utility In NFTs, DAOs, Crypto & The Metaverse
What if MicroStrategy's Bitcoin play isn't the most profitable crypto treasury strategy anymore? In today's episode, we sit down with Leah Wald and Max Kaplan from SOL Strategies, a public company going all-in on Solana, not just by holding it, but by building real infrastructure and revenue streams on top of it.~~~~~
We've talked many times on The Vergecast about the dream of the perfect charger. We call it The God Cable, and imagine it would charge everything, at full optimized speed, no matter what you plug in. Well, one company tried to make it – sort of. TwelveSouth founder Andrew Green joins the show to talk about how his company developed its newest product, the PowerCord, and why actually the God Cable might be both impossible and a bad idea. After that, The Verge's Tina Nguyen joins the show to talk about her experience at Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas, the rise of $TRUMP, and how crypto and the government became so intertwined. Finally, we answer a question from the Vergecast Hotline about AI agents, and the tasks we should (and shouldn't) offload to our chatbots. Further reading: The TwelveSouth PowerCord The Vergecast USB-C Holiday Spec-tacular Everything you need to know about switching to USB-C How a crypto bro shorted $TRUMP coin — and scored a dinner with the President Presidential seals, $100,000 watches, and a Marriott afterparty Trump's media company says it's buying $2.5 billion in Bitcoin The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act will soon ramp up in Congress. Crypto funds seized by the government may go into a ‘digital Fort Knox' Google's future is Google googling OpenAI's new Operator AI agent can do things on the web for you Email us at vergecast@theverge.com or call us at 866-VERGE11, we love hearing from you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
John here—welcome to Season 2 (yes, finally, after our accidental five-year ‘Season 1' marathon)! We're kicking things off with a BANG by exposing the not-so-romantic truth behind online dating. In this episode, MoFo and I dive deep into the corporate monopoly controlling your swipes—and how one company owns the majority of dating apps you're hopelessly addicted to. But wait, it gets juicier: We'll also reveal the top five categories of ‘unsuccessful candidates' for each gender (think: ‘Selfie Sorcerers,' ‘Bio Ghosts,' and other tragic archetypes). Is love really just an algorithm? Or are we all just data points in a profit-driven game? Buckle up—this one's wild. #godeep #godeepproductions
Kevin, Grayson, and The Chief breakdown what went wrong against NYCFC, and what FC Cincinnati can do to get back on track. Is there an easy answer here? What if they tried... or what if they did... maybe they should... Part Two is all listener questions including trolling Lucho, Star Wars names for The FC, and figuring out if anyone would want to buy an "all the soccer" package. Timestamps: (9:34) - NYCFC Match Relations and Review (48:58) - LASIK Moment of the Match (1:12:54) - Patreon Questions! Links: Lasik Plus Special offer of $1100 off at lasik.com/thepostcincy/ Visit our friends at Streetside Brewery Cincy Shirts: www.cincyshirts.com/CincyPostCast PROMO CODE: THEPOSTCINCY for 10% Off! Check out The Post at www.thepostcincy.com Music by Jim Trace and the Makers Join the Discord Server and jump into the conversation Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ThePostCincy
Did you know that the term 'Sustainability Examples' is searched 170,000 times globally per month (circa 5,000 in Ireland per month). Did you also know that 99.8% of Irish businesses are SMEs. Individually, they have small carbon footprints, but collectively, they account for 38% of Ireland's CO2 emissions (63% in Europe). While many SMEs are taking action, they struggle to gain awareness, recognition and measurable commercial advantages for taking action. This is why Andrew Sheehan built a sustainability engagement platform (sustainabilityexamples.com) to change that. Ronan recently spoke to Andrew about his background, what sustainabilityexamples.com does, three ways of changing behaviour and more .More about sustainabilityexamples.com:There are two types of users on the platform: Champions and Doers. The platform helps Irish SMEs driving climate action (doers) gain more visibility, greater recognition and a faster ROI for taking action by providing a platform where they can launch, share, and compete for prominence on the homepage leaderboard through community engagement with climate-engaged supporters (champions). By providing impact leaders with measurable recognition and data-backed commercial advantages for launching examples of their initiatives and solutions on the platform, the platform's purpose is to encourage more SMEs to also start taking action.
Did you know that the term 'Sustainability Examples' is searched 170,000 times globally per month (circa 5,000 in Ireland per month). Did you also know that 99.8% of Irish businesses are SMEs. Individually, they have small carbon footprints, but collectively, they account for 38% of Ireland's CO2 emissions (63% in Europe). While many SMEs are taking action, they struggle to gain awareness, recognition and measurable commercial advantages for taking action. This is why Andrew Sheehan built a sustainability engagement platform (sustainabilityexamples.com) to change that. Ronan recently spoke to Andrew about his background, what sustainabilityexamples.com does, three ways of changing behaviour and more. More about sustainabilityexamples.com: There are two types of users on the platform: Champions and Doers. The platform helps Irish SMEs driving climate action (doers) gain more visibility, greater recognition and a faster ROI for taking action by providing a platform where they can launch, share, and compete for prominence on the homepage leaderboard through community engagement with climate-engaged supporters (champions). By providing impact leaders with measurable recognition and data-backed commercial advantages for launching examples of their initiatives and solutions on the platform, the platform's purpose is to encourage more SMEs to also start taking action. See more stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.
In today's episode of The Harvest Growth Podcast, we're excited to welcome Salome Sallehy, Founder of Sugar Sugar Wax. She has revolutionized the beauty industry with her innovative hair removal product, creating an entirely new category. Her journey from identifying a pain point to building a thriving brand that grows 25-50% year-over-year is educational and inspiring. She shares powerful insights on creating a new category, the importance of education-focused content, and how Public Relations (PR) accelerated growth. Also, she reveals how she turned the COVID shutdown into an opportunity by launching an online summit that added thousands of qualified leads to her email list almost overnight. Join us as we explore Salome's strategies for sustainable growth, building customer loyalty, and creating content that resonates deeply with your audience. Don't miss this episode packed with actionable advice for entrepreneurs!In today's episode of the Harvest Growth Podcast, we cover:How to create and dominate a new product categoryWhy educational content is key to overcoming customer learning curvesHow to leverage PR for explosive early growthTurning challenges into opportunities for audience buildingBuilding customer loyalty that leads to repeat purchasesAnd so much more!Sugar Sugar Wax offers an all-natural, painless hair removal solution that's gentle enough for sensitive skin and environmentally sustainable. Visit www.sugarsugarwax.com now to learn more about this revolutionary alternative to traditional waxing and use promo code HarvestGrowth20 for a 20% discount. To be a guest on our next podcast, contact us today!Do you have a brand that you'd like to launch or grow? Do you want help from a partner that has successfully launched hundreds of brands totaling over $2 billion in revenues? Visit HarvestGrowth.com and set up a free consultation with us today!
When we experience buyers remorse about an item, what do we do? We return it. Either in store, or through the mail. But what happens to those products after we send them back? Surely they're repackaged and restocked, right? In a lot of cases, no. Many vendors aren't equipped to process those returns, and they can end up being sold in bulk at a loss, or worse, dumped in a landfill.Sender Shamiss has made it his mission to prevent that from happening. He's the co-founder and CEO of ReturnPro, a global reverse logistics platform that works with the world's largest retailers and vendors to solve the significant problem of merchandise returns. Today, we discuss the complexity of restocking returned items, the prevalence of fraud in merchandise returns, and how ReturnPro leverages innovative tech solutions to lessen that nearly 900-billion-dollar burden on the retail industry. Highlights:What happens to returned items? (3:14)Why have retailers ignored the issue? (7:18)ReturnPro's services (8:56)Working with big and small retailers (10:57)Recovering value from returns (13:27)The role of tech (16:22)Returns ending up in landfills (19:02)The impact of tariffs (22:08)Links:Sender's LinkedInReturnPro LinkedInReturnPro WebsiteICR LinkedInICR TwitterICR WebsiteFeedback:If you have questions about the show, or have a topic in mind you'd like discussed in future episodes, email our producer, marion@lowerstreet.co.
We talk with Vicki Salemi, a career expert from Monster, about whether it pays to job hop for bigger salaries and titles...or if you're better off sticking with your current company.
In this episode, Sara Masterson, President of Olympia Hospitality, shares what she's learned about the value of tenure with our host and career correspondent, Nancy Mendelson.A few more resources: If you're new to Hospitality Daily, start here. You can send me a message here with questions, comments, or guest suggestions If you want to get my summary and actionable insights from each episode delivered to your inbox each day, subscribe here for free. Follow Hospitality Daily and join the conversation on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram. If you want to advertise on Hospitality Daily, here are the ways we can work together. If you found this episode interesting or helpful, send it to someone on your team so you can turn the ideas into action and benefit your business and the people you serve! Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands
Click here to send me a text message (include your contact info if you want a reply).We don't tend to think of the corporate world as 'soulful.' But some companies realize that paying attention to social and environmental values, and not just to the bottom line, is good for the workers, good for the world, and, as it turns out, good for business as well. Sona Khosla is Chief Impact Officer for Benevity, a tech company that brings working people and worthy causes together. The "impact" Sona seeks applies equally to creating a human work environment and making the world a better place. Please, can we have more of this?A Link to Benevity: https://benevity.comPersonal LinksMy web site (where you can sign up for my blog): https://www.brianepearson.caMy email address: mysticcaveman53@gmail.comSeries Music Credit"Into the Mystic" by Van Morrison, performed by Colin James, from the album, Limelight, 2005; licensed under SOCAN 2022
The future of footwear isn't plastic — it's algae. Ryan Hunt, co-founder of Shloop and BLKSWN Footwear, discusses how his journey to a footwear factory in Meridian, Miss., began with a bioengineering lab. Hunt discusses: • How algae, once explored for biofuels, became a key ingredient in his companies' eco-friendly footwear • The pitfalls of global supply chains • Why he decided to manufacture in the United States • What's coming next for his retail brand as it develops its customer base Photo courtesy of Shloop
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The Big Feed Club has been offering a solution for getting groceries in the province for the past couple years. The company provides door-to-door grocery delivery across the island. Now, the company is expanding its services to the Bonavista Peninsula. The CEO of Big Feed Club Brad Russell joined us in studio this morning.
How to Build Lasting Customer Relationships and Boost Growth Christoph Senn and Mehak Gandhi propose that B2B companies rethink their growth logic in their recent book Triple Fit Strategy. They lay out the Triple Fit Strategy framework to help companies escape the product-centric mindset and put customers at the heart of their business strategy. Companies using this framework can contribute 10x more to their customers' success and potentially double account values in less than three years. Summary of Triple Fit Strategy Senn and Gandhi suggest a bold new way of doing business that shifts the focus from traditional product selling to a fully customer-centric approach. Their Triple Fit Strategy challenges the old "us and them" mentality, encouraging suppliers and customers to collaborate as if they were a single entity. The result? Businesses that grow far beyond what either party could achieve alone. One Company? At its core, the Triple Fit Strategy puts customers at the centre of three critical areas: planning, execution, and resources. The strategy revolves around a simple and powerful question: What if we - supplier and customer - were one company? Drawing on over two decades of research, the authors argue that companies adopting this framework can contribute ten times more to their customers' success while doubling account values in under three years. Proven Results This isn't just theory. The book shares lessons from global giants like BASF, GE, Microsoft, and Danish shipping leader Maersk, which used the strategy to unlock hundreds of millions of dollars in new opportunities with a New Zealand partner. Backed by a database of over 10,000 cases, the Triple Fit Strategy offers practical tools to bring customers into your company's internal processes, helping to redefine customer relationships, allocate resources wisely, and achieve faster, more meaningful breakthroughs. Business cases The book includes real-life business cases from 3M, Agrana, BASF, Best Buy, BMW, Danone, db Audio, DSM, Evonik, Hillebrand Gori, Indicia, Konica Minolta, Maersk, Marriott, MUREX, Natura, P&G, Sonos, Thermo Fisher, Unilever, Vodafone, and WMF/Schaerer. For Companies Without Large Budgets? Senn and Gandhi outline three practical steps for businesses without a large budget for external consultancy: 1. Create a total business view by analysing business relationships within the Triple Fit canvas. 2. Understand internal politics and identify which stakeholders on both sides will support your case. 3. Foster a mindset of strategic alignment between supplier and customer. For businesses ready to step away from the "product-first" mindset, this book is a game-changer. See more about the book here. About the Authors Christoph Senn Christoph is Adjunct Professor of Marketing at INSEAD and founder/CEO of Valuecreator, a global provider of B2B growth tools and programs. He has taught at leading institutions such as Columbia Business School and the University of St. Gallen. His work has been published in journals, including California Management Review and Harvard Business Review. Mehak Gandhi Mehak is Head of Research & Training at Valuecreator, designing B2B growth accelerator programs and sales strategies for global companies. Her experience spans industries, having worked with Allianz, Maersk, Schindler, Thermo Fisher, and others. She applies the Triple Fit tools to achieve strategic alignment and growth for her clients. TRIPLE FIT STRATEGY: How to Build Lasting Customer Relationships and Boost Growth by Christoph Senn and Mehak Gandhi. Published by Harvard Business Press, ISBN No: 9781647827144 Billy Linehan Billy Linehan is an experienced consultant and advisor, currently serving as Partnership Director at Target Integration, where he leads the Business Connector programme. This initiative builds a network of professionals to drive digital transformation and IT solutions across diverse sectors. As the founder of Celtar Advisers, Billy has guided nu...
The highest honor your toy can get in this industry is the Toy of the Year® (TOTY®). This award is so coveted, that just a nomination alone has been said to boost sales and recognition of the brands lucky enough to earn one. A TOTY win can trigger a flood of retailers knocking on your door, desperate to get your product on their shelves.So what does it take to get a TOTY nomination? That's what we're breaking down in today's episode.In this episode, Ron Weizman, co-founder of South Beach Bubbles shares how a simple idea to get his kids off screens turned into a thriving toy business focused on outdoor play. Ron shares how his team turned classic bubble play into the never-before-seen Poppin Colorz line, and how it made its way to be nominated at the 2025 Toy of the Year® (TOTY®) Awards.Ron opens up about the scientific challenges of making stain-free colored bubbles, how to stand in a crowded toy market, and why waiting for perfection isn't always the best move for your idea. If your eye is on a future TOTY nomination, this episode is one you can't miss.Listen For These Important Moments:[01:46] - The Importance of Unfiltered Feedback in the Toy Industry[04:33] - The Birth of South Beach Bubbles[09:17] - What Went Through in Making PoppinColorz Bubbles[11:30] - Challenges and Successes that Ron & South Beach Bubbles Experienced[17:32] - Balancing Imagination and Practicality in the Toy Industry[18:47] - How Embracing Higher Price Points Can Lead To Your Toy's Success[19:20] - PoppinColorz In The Making[23:27] - How South Beach Bubbles Creates A Trend Of Their Own[27:44] - Why Perfection Isn't Necessary[31:26] - Creating a Lasting Community Impact by Giving BackSend The Toy Coach Fan Mail!Support the showPopular Masterclass! How To Make & Sell Your Toy IdeasYour Low-Stress, Start-To-Finish Playful Product Launch In 5 Steps >> https://learn.thetoycoach.com/masterclass
Timestamps: 1:34 - Over 100 years of family entrepreneurship 11:40 - Why start foodyoung? 17:34 - Changes in the food industry 29:12 - Expanding to the US 35:42 - European and American investors About Abouzar Rahmani: Abouzar Rahmani is the co-founder and CEO of FoodYoung, a consumer food innovation company developing high-quality, clean, and sustainable food solutions. He is originally from Iran and holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from UBI Business School, Brussels. He worked for a few years at Mani Foods Industry LLC, his family's business (which was founded in 1877), before starting FoodYoung in 2012. Abouzar created FoodYoung for two reasons: firstly, because he wanted to provide entrepreneurs with the resources and support that he thought were lacking, and secondly because Abouzar himself saw a significant improvement in his health through a change of lifestyle, having lost 35kg. FoodYoung develops and commercializes food solutions that are inflammatory oil-free, have no refined sugar, are additive free, non-GMO, gluten-free, organic, plant-rich, made with fairly traded ingredients, and packaged sustainably. Throughout his years at FoodYoung he has found that food trends tend to happen in reaction to overconsumption patterns: gluten-free is trendy in Italy, meat-free in Germany, dairy-free in Switzerland, and sugar-free in America. At FoodYoung Abouzar works with 3 types of customers: Big food retailers and large corporates looking for innovation, but without the inhouse capacity to develop it Scaleups in the food space New startups with revolutionary ideas In the case of this last group, FoodYoung takes equity through their venture studio and helps them build their business. With the first two groups, there is an amount paid for FoodYoung's services. In no case do they take a cut from the sales of their customers. Resources Mentioned: Remarkable notepad Think again, Adam Grant Zero to one, Peter Thiel The cover portrait was edited by www.smartportrait.io. Don't forget to give us a follow on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and Linkedin, so you can always stay up to date with our latest initiatives. That way, there's no excuse for missing out on live shows, weekly giveaways or founders' dinners.
AP correspondent Julie Walker reports on a U.S. unmanned helicopter startup seeking to eliminate risks for pilots in dangerous flights.
Florida's constitution could be rewritten by corporate interests in monopolizing the state's weed industry. What Amendment 3 means, plus a new hurricane threat, the Gators' Jax loss, the latest on Campaign 2024, and the morning's breaking news on Hour 4 of the Monday Bob Rose Show for 11-4-24
One organization turns to a game to get employees to debate and decide together what health care they most value. Guests:Paul Fronstin, Ph.D., Director, Health Benefits Research, Employee Benefits Research Institute Jeanette Janota, Senior Research Associate, American Speech-Language-Hearing AssociationTavril Saint Jean, Senior Research Associate, American Speech-Language-Hearing AssociationJanet McNichol, Chief Human Resources Officer, American Speech-Language-Hearing AssociationEvan Reid, Senior Director of Analytics, American Speech-Language-Hearing AssociationJulia Reilly-Edwards, Data Scientist, American Speech-Language-Hearing AssociationLearn more and read a full transcript on our website.Want more Tradeoffs? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter featuring the latest health policy research and news.Support this type of journalism today, with a gift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mike explains how Walmart is an important bellweather for the U.S. economy.
It's thirty years since Amazon launched. What began as a website selling books has become an online juggernaut - where you can buy just about everything. So how did it become one of the most powerful companies in the world? And has it changed our lives for the better - or worse?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuest: Dana Mattioli, author of "The Everything War: Amazon's Ruthless Quest to Own the World and Remake Corporate Power" and Amazon reporter, The Wall Street Journal.Host: Manveen Rana.Clips: CNBC, PBS, NDTV Profit, KIRO 7 News, Reuters, NBC News.Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.comFind out more about our bonus series for Times subscribers: 'Inside the newsroom' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Happy Tuesday! We're back with two more listener questions! (0:43) Paul currently has three buy-to-let properties and intends to grow his portfolio to ten in the future. Each property is currently held in a separate SPV, and he's trying to decide if he should continue putting his new properties in their own SPVs or combine them all into one. Aware of the pros and cons of each method, Paul seeks advice from Rob & Rob on what to do. What will they suggest? (5:09) Lee's been searching for the best deal for his mortgage renewal and wonders if he should stick with the advice of one mortgage broker or talk to a few to get a better range of options. Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse Send us your question by calling us on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply) or click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. Find out more about Property Hub Invest See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Long before Kevin Gray found success as an entrepreneur, he found himself struggling to provide for his family. At one point Kevin, his wife and children were living in a home with no heat or food. Leaning on their faith and determination to get out of the situation they were in, Kevin started a small company fabricating stone countertops. He has grown that company into a very respected and successful business, 5280 Stone. He never forgot about the struggles they went through and has made sure to give back every chance he gets. 5280 Stone Company is an official sponsor of the Truth Talks Podcast. For more information on their products and services, please contact them at: 720-408-6523Copyright 2024, Truth Talks Media LLC. All Rights Reserved
Today's Post - https://bahnsen.co/3Xd1Npy In this episode of Dividend Cafe, David dives into the top-heavy nature of the current market, focusing on valuations, risk exposures, and the weightings of major stocks. The episode further explores NVIDIA's staggering impact on the market, providing data points and historical context. It also discusses the broader economic scenarios, including insights about China, market volatility, and sector performances. 00:00 Introduction 00:46 Market Valuations and Risks 04:27 NVIDIA's Market Impact 09:29 China's Economic Scenario 11:14 Market Volatility and Predictions 12:46 Sector Yield Insights 13:21 Conclusion and Quote of the Week Links mentioned in this episode: DividendCafe.com TheBahnsenGroup.com
How podcasts are becoming the start of the entertainment pipeline joining books as a force behind films and television shows. Claire Atkinson talks with the co-founders of one of the largest global podcast networks, Sonoro Media. Why Joshua Weinstein says there is an “intriguing nuance that is transforming the industry.” Plus Camilla Victoriano on why they are focusing on content for the “underserved and unempowered in traditional Hollywood models.” For more on this and other media topics subscribe to The Media Mix newsletter on Substack. The Media Mix is also are looking for sponsors and fresh guest bookings for 2024, so email us at themediamixUS@gmail.com You can also find Claire Atkinson on Twitter @claireatki or pitch her Executive Producer @jamiemaglietta For more on Sonoro Media visit: https://sonoromedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
One of the biggest expenses in geothermal power is finding the right spot to dig. Utah-based Zanskar thinks its big data and machine learning platform can help.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode, we sit down with Ricardo Ramon, Chief Sales Officer at Fracttal, an innovative maintenance management solution platform. Maintenance solutions have long existed, but according to Ricardo, they weren't as accessible to all businesses needing a solution— until now. The company aims to revolutionize and transform the asset maintenance industry for a remote, sustainable, safe, and efficient world. We discuss how they found a niche in the market and grew from there, their early integration of AI technology and why cybersecurity remains a top priority for their team at Fractall. Find out more about Ricardo Ramon here (Linkedin) - https://shorturl.at/fimtF Find out more about Fractall (website) - https://www.fracttal.com Brains Byte Back: Reach out to today's host, Erick Espinosa (Linkedin) - linkedin.com/in/erick-espinosaGet the latest on tech news - https://sociable.co/ Leave an iTunes review - https://rb.gy/ampk26 Follow us on your favourite podcast platform - https://link.chtbl.com/rN3x4ecY Find out more about our sponsor Publicize - https://publicize.co/startup-resources/
In an unprecedented deal, a private company purchased land in a tiny Arizona town—and sold its water rights to a suburb 200 miles away.
Nigel Sharp, a British-Armenian serial tech entrepreneur, is one of the co-founders of Aquagga, a company dedicated to solving the world's PFAS problem. With a background in engineering and business development, he has grown multiple technology startups and mentored over 460 companies globally. Passionate about technology in the water and environment sectors, he thrives in diverse, critically-minded teams working towards a sustainable future.
While Atlantic Canada's elver fishery typically ships baby eels to Asia where they're grown for food, NovaEel is dedicated to figuring out how to farm them right here in Nova Scotia. It's a task that is biologically tricky, and the recent closure of the fishery only adds to that.
Manny Ortiz was robbed of $16,000 in camera gear. Our friend Luis was FOLLOWED HOME an hour to be robbed of his medium format camera gear. It's NOT the photographers fault - cameras make us targets. They're easy to steal and extremely easy to sell because they're basically the last remaining piece of technology that has no anti-theft technology. ONE COMPANY has implemented anti-theft technology already, and it has reduced the resale value of stolen gear by 50% - thus reducing the profit margin for thieves by signifcantly more than 50%. EVERY CAMERA COMPANY needs to take some basic measures to make theft more difficult and less profitable, and that includes Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, Hasselblad, Panasonic Lumix, OM System and Leica. But not Pentax. Nobody is going to steal your Pentax.
Many people are embarrassed by problems in the bedroom and are subject to highly stressful and distressing physical and mental problems as a result. What does not help, is that turning to others to confide in, may be unthinkable.Today I will not be discussing the personal and sexual side of this area but to learn the processes, systems, development and research that is applied to investigate, solve and manufacture new innovative products that address such often, difficult to discuss, matters.Discover more with these links:Website:https://world.mysteryvibe.com/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/MysteryvibeInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/mysteryvibe/Twitter:https://twitter.com/mysteryvibeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MysteryVibePinterest:https://www.pinterest.co.uk/mysteryvibe/ABOUT THE GUESTMy guest today, Dr Soam Rakshit, the CEO and Co-Founder of MysteryVibe, has incorporated his skills in electronics, with the knowledge of sexual health experts, to create a company making sexual health solutions, accessible to all.ABOUT THE HOSTMy name is Dave Barr and am the Founder and Owner of RLB Purchasing Consultancy Limited.I have been working in Procurement for over 25 years and have had the joy of working in a number of global manufacturing and service industries throughout this time.I am passionate about self development, business improvement, saving money, buying quality goods and services, developing positive and effective working relationships with suppliers and colleagues, and driving improvement through out the supply chain.Now I wish to share this knowledge and that of highly skilled and competent people with you, the listener, in order that you may hopefully benefit from this information.CONTACT DETAILS@The Real Life BuyerEmail: david@thereallifebuyer.co.ukWebsite: https://linktr.ee/thereallifebuyerFor Purchasing Consultancy services:https://rlbpurchasingconsultancy.co.uk/Email: contact@rlbpurchasingconsultancy.co.ukFind and Follow me @reallifebuyer on Facebook, Instagram, X, Threads and TikTok.Click here for some Guest Courses - https://www.thereallifebuyer.co.uk/guest-courses/Click here for some Guest Publications - https://www.thereallifebuyer.co.uk/guest-publications
Hour 3 of A&G features... Our guest, WaPo columnist Josh Rogin on China's embrace of antisemitism... Speculation on Biden's future... Why did Lloyd Austin hide his medical condition? The effort to combat extremism in the US Military. Stupid Should Hurt: https://www.armstrongandgetty.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 3 of A&G features... Our guest, WaPo columnist Josh Rogin on China's embrace of antisemitism... Speculation on Biden's future... Why did Lloyd Austin hide his medical condition? The effort to combat extremism in the US Military. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
If you text on a smartphone, chances are you've seen the problem: blue text bubbles versus green texts. It's a visual symbol of the problems that Android and iPhone users have when trying to text each other. WSJ's Nicole Nguyen on the blue-green texting divide and one company's fight to pop Apple's iMessage exclusivity. Further Reading: - The Fight Over Apple's iMessage and Those Green Bubbles - Why Apple's iMessage Is Winning: Teens Dread the Green Text Bubble Further Listening: - How Apple Lost to the EU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
My guest today on E297 of #thePOZcast is Naveen Jain. Naveen's current ventures include Viome and Moon Express. As a serial entrepreneur, he previously founded InfoSpace, Intelius, and TalentWise. At Viome, Naveen's mission is to “make illness optional.” Viome has built an AI-driven platform that analyzes the interaction between food, our microbiome, and our human cells to develop precision nutrition to prevent and reverse chronic diseases. Moon Express is the only company globally with permission to harvest resources from the moon—developing the infrastructure to push humanity toward a true multi-planetary society. In addition to his current moonshots, he is the Vice-Chairman of the Board at Singularity University, where he focuses on educating and inspiring leaders to utilize innovative technologies to address humanity's most significant challenges. He is also on the Board of the XPRIZE Foundation, an organization that uses incentivized prize competition to push the limits of what's possible — to change the world for the better. Naveen's got a roster of past, present and likely future ventures with some pretty incredible impact, so I will dig into that and more on this jam-packed, value add episode. Check it out! For more on Naveen, please visit: https://naveenjain.com/ This episode is brought to you by MANSCAPED®. The brand that took your balls to space is now launching them into the ultra-sphere, Introducing The Lawn Mower® 5.0 ULTRA. Featuring a new cutting-edge design and next-generation, dual SkinSafe™ Blade Heads for different shaves — it's pretty much a spaceship to take your boys downstairs to the next level. Join the 9 million men worldwide who trust MANSCAPED with the BRAND NEW The Lawn Mower 5.0 Ultra by going to manscaped.com for 20% off + free shipping with the code "POZCAST". #thePOZcast is brought to you by our friends at Interseller – the prospecting + outreach platform of recruiters and sellers. Check out a free demo today! https://bit.ly/2Fbm/BZ Thanks for listening, and please follow us on Insta @NHPTalent and X @AdamJPosner. Please visit www.thePOZcast.com thanks!
It can be easy to overlook the people behind all the technology we use. But a startup based in India called Karya is putting them front and center, both in its method and its marketing. The company’s stated goal is to alleviate poverty for Indians living in low-income communities by paying them approximately $5 per hour, a wage that’s higher than the market rate, to create data. Marketplace’s Lily Jamali spoke with Vivek Seshadri, Karya’s chief technology officer and co-founder, about how his company fits into the lucrative data collection business.
It can be easy to overlook the people behind all the technology we use. But a startup based in India called Karya is putting them front and center, both in its method and its marketing. The company’s stated goal is to alleviate poverty for Indians living in low-income communities by paying them approximately $5 per hour, a wage that’s higher than the market rate, to create data. Marketplace’s Lily Jamali spoke with Vivek Seshadri, Karya’s chief technology officer and co-founder, about how his company fits into the lucrative data collection business.
Apple’s recent forray into financial services got even more extensive earlier this month when the tech giant announced it would offer high-yield savings accounts in partnership with Goldman Sachs. So far, it’s looked like a winning prospect for the iPhone maker, with reports from Forbes saying that the company saw over $1 billion in deposits in the first four days after launch. Plus, Fed policymakers are changing their tone on future rate hikes after yesterday’s quarter-point increase. And, how a lawmakers in California are looking to encourage more diversity in the entertainment industry.
There’s a lot that determines the cost of housing. And it goes beyond market forces like supply and demand. Kimberly Adams and guest host Janet Nguyen talk about the unexpected ingredients that are playing a role in housing prices and how they affect where people get to live. Plus, now that Fat Bear Week is over, meet the world’s chunkiest parrot! Here’s everything we talked about today: “ProPublica investigation: Rent Going Up? One Company's Algorithm Could Be Why.” from ProPublica “Florida Coastal Living Reshaped by Hurricane Housing Codes” from The Wall Street Journal “Hair straightening chemicals associated with higher uterine cancer risk” from the National Institutes of Health “Chemical hair straighteners linked to higher risk of uterine cancer for Black women, study shows” from NBC News “Fat parrot ineligible for ‘Bird of the Year' because it keeps winning” from The Washington Post “‘A Christmas Story Christmas' Teaser': Peter Billingsley As Ralphie” from Deadline If you've got a question for the hosts, call 508-U-B-SMART and leave us a voicemail. You can email makemesmart@marketplace.org.