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Donald Trump's "border tsar" Tom Homan says he is working on making ICE operations in Minneapolis "safer, more efficient, by the book". Also on the programme, the bodies of 15 Palestinians have been returned as the Gaza ceasefire moves into its next stage; and, the hidden, subconscious forces behind our everyday choices. (Photo: US Border Czar Tom Homan speaks at his first news conference after replacing Greg Bovino as the lead of ICE operations at the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, 29 January 2026. CRAIG LASSIG/EPA/Shutterstock)
Inside the Front‑Line of Resistance: Photojournalist Stephanie Keith on Visual Anthropology, ICE Protests & the Power of Community Observers
Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary
Michael McKee is charged with murdering his ex-wife Monique Tepe and her husband Spencer Tepe in their Columbus, Ohio home on December 30, 2025. But here's what should disturb you even more than the alleged crime itself: for eleven days after those killings, McKee was still employed as a vascular surgeon at an Illinois hospital. Credentialed. On staff. Working.How did he get that license in the first place? A malpractice attorney in Nevada had been trying to serve McKee for two years. The addresses McKee's surgical group provided didn't exist. His Nevada medical license had expired. And yet Illinois granted him credentials in 2024.This isn't just a McKee problem. This is a system problem. The National Practitioner Data Bank was created by Congress in 1986 specifically to stop doctors from hopping state lines to escape their past. But the public can't access it. And a USA Today investigation found that thirteen state medical boards didn't perform a single NPDB search in an entire year.Over 500 doctors disciplined in one state are practicing elsewhere with clean records. More than 250 who surrendered their licenses were able to practice in new states - a third with zero limitations. They call it "passing the trash" in education, and there's federal law against it for teachers. For doctors? Nothing.Tonight we examine the systemic failures that allowed Michael McKee to get licensed - and how many doctors just like him might be operating on patients right now.#MichaelMcKee #MoniqueTepe #SpencerTepe #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #MedicalMalpractice #StateMedicalBoard #PatientSafety #DoctorDiscipline #PassingTheTrashJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.
This week at our Jackson Campus, Campus Pastor Mitch Johnson begins a new series, Life in the Household of God, walking through the book of 1 Timothy.We pray this message is a blessing to you.Learn more about The Point Church at www.tothepoint.church.Takeaway: We Must Live and Operate Under God's Good Design
In this episode, Melissa Maher, a former travel and hospitality executive and author of Holding Your Own, unpacks the leadership skills many professionals never get taught on the job. Melissa shares why she wrote the book and how confidence, self-advocacy, executive presence, and communication shape career progress more than performance alone. The conversation explores practical ways to build trust, navigate feedback, strengthen personal brand, and adapt in a fast-changing, AI-influenced workplace. This episode is for hospitality leaders who want to advance their careers, lead more effectively, and have the conversations that move work and people forward.Listen to our previous recordings with Melissa:Think Big: What I Learned As Expedia's CMO (And Beyond) - Melissa MaherWhat It Takes to Operate at Peak Personal Performance - Melissa Maher 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
Caleb H. Mattingly is cyber security expert and CEO of Secure Cloud Innovations. Along the way we discuss Enabling Businesses to Operate with Confidence (1:45), Changes in Cyber Threats (2:30), "Niched Down" (3:00), Motivated by Golf (5:30), Annual Recurring Revenue (10:00), Role of Compliance (12:15), Audits (16:00), the right "Systems" (18:45), Work/Life Balance (23:00), and Message to the Future (26:15). Looking for added online security? Reach out to Caleb @ Secure Cloud Innovations This podcast is partnered with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military Veterans. Send a donation, large or small, through PayPal @LukeLeaders1248; Venmo @LukeLeaders1248; or our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com. Music intro and outro from the creative brilliance of Kenny Kilgore. Lowriders and Beautiful Rainy Day.
GUEST: Rebecca Grant. SUMMARY: Grant discusses the Navy's pursuit of new stealth fighter aircraft with 25% greater range. She explains that this extended range is crucial for survival, allowing carriers to operate further away and evade Chinese missile targeting while maintaining the ability to launch offensive strikes against ships and bases.1942 ENTERPRISE
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This week, we discuss Gemini powering Siri, AWS's biggest competitor, and AWS strategy choices. Plus, when should your next meeting actually start? Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode (https://www.youtube.com/live/bkN3SDWXYZE?si=5RoIyZ6lz_Hfi7nE) 555 (https://www.youtube.com/live/bkN3SDWXYZE?si=5RoIyZ6lz_Hfi7nE) Runner-up Titles Swedish Death Cleaning Give it a best effort Trying it bad for profits. That pen better be really good You do all the nerd shit, we'll be cool Looking at a hundred rabbits' assholes. The Kremlinologist of AWS The aaSes of Cloud They'll like our apples better Running on hopes and dreams until you're sure they don't exist What we have is a situation Rundown Apple gets AI from Google Joint statement from Google and Apple (https://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/company-announcements/joint-statement-google-apple/) Kuo: Apple's AI Deal With Google Is Temporary and Buys It Time (https://www.macrumors.com/2026/01/13/apple-google-ai-deal-is-temporary/) Google's Apple AI deal marks 'huge loss' for OpenAI (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/googles-apple-ai-deal-marks-huge-loss-for-openai-110002996.html) AWS in 2026: The Year of Proving They Still Know How to Operate (https://www.lastweekinaws.com/blog/aws-in-2026-the-year-of-proving-they-still-know-how-to-operate/?ck_subscriber_id=512840665&utm_source=convertkit&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=[Last%20Week%20in%20AWS]%20AWS%20in%202026:%20The%20Year%20of%20Proving%20They%20Still%20Know%20How%20to%20Operate%20-%2020306960) Relevant to your Interests Anthropic reportedly raising $10B at $350B valuation (https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/07/anthropic-reportedly-raising-10b-at-350b-valuation/) Dell Reverses Course, Brings Back XPS Laptops (https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/dell-reverses-course-brings-back-xps-laptops/) Google is unleashing Gemini AI features on Gmail. Users will have to opt out (https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/08/google-adds-gemini-features-to-gmail-message-summaries-proofreading-.html) Bose is open-sourcing its old smart speakers instead of bricking them (https://www.theverge.com/news/858501/bose-soundtouch-smart-speakers-open-source) Google Guys Say Bye to California (https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/09/technology/google-founders-california-wealth-tax.html) Amazon gives managers a new way to spot who's barely coming into the office (https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-flags-employees-rto-office-2026-1) A decade of open source in CNCF with 300,000+ contributors and counting (https://www.cncf.io/blog/2026/01/12/a-decade-of-open-source-in-cncf-with-300000-contributors-and-counting/) CrowdStrike to Acquire SGNL to Transform Identity Security for the AI Era (https://www.crowdstrike.com/en-us/press-releases/crowdstrike-to-acquire-sgnl-to-transform-identity-security-for-ai-era/) Snowflake Announces Intent to Acquire Observe to Deliver AI-Powered Observability (https://www.snowflake.com/en/news/press-releases/snowflake-announces-intent-to-acquire-observe-to-deliver-ai-powered-observability-at-enterprise-scale/) Nvidia Hires Google Veteran as Its First Chief Marketing Officer (https://www.wsj.com/articles/nvidia-hires-google-veteran-as-its-first-chief-marketing-officer-3dc2163f?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=AWEtsqc78O9yWpx28YbHsHhkY4UbuzPDNulddaijRt3y9rnPs3uRo18V4ghRRgo3AzQ%3D&gaa_ts=6966a608&gaa_sig=B3ADjcK4inCRjSkACod4QU-1HTE-j0gP27wIE9LUarawkBMmDw9Pap591kz2CPTAjiCKbOqUkbQyYLlxQr0Nmw%3D%3D) The Fediverse Experiment (https://www.searchengine.show/the-fediverse-experiment/) RIP the metaverse (https://sherwood.news/tech/rip-the-metaverse/) Nonsense American Airlines rolls out free Wi-Fi to loyalty members (https://www.customerexperiencedive.com/news/american-airlines-rolls-out-free-wi-fi-loyalty-members/809135/) Conferences cfgmgmtcamp 2026 (https://cfgmgmtcamp.org/ghent2026/), February 2nd to 4th, Ghent, BE. Coté speaking - anyone interested in being a SDI guest? DevOpsDayLA at SCALE23x (https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale/23x), March 6th, Pasadena, CA Use code: DEVOP for 50% off. Devnexus 2026 (https://devnexus.com), March 4th to 6th, Atlanta, GA. Coté has a discount code, but he's not sure if he can give it out. He's asking! Send him a DM in the meantime. KubeCon EU, March 23rd to 26th, 2026 - Coté will be there on a media pass. Whole bunch of VMUGs: Amsterdam (March 17-19, 2026), Minneapolis (April 7-9, 2026), Toronto (May 12-14, 2026), Dallas (June 9-11, 2026), Orlando (October 20-22, 2026) SDT News & Community Join our Slack community (https://softwaredefinedtalk.slack.com/join/shared_invite/zt-1hn55iv5d-UTfN7mVX1D9D5ExRt3ZJYQ#/shared-invite/email) Email the show: questions@softwaredefinedtalk.com (mailto:questions@softwaredefinedtalk.com) Free stickers: Email your address to stickers@softwaredefinedtalk.com (mailto:stickers@softwaredefinedtalk.com) Follow us on social media: Twitter (https://twitter.com/softwaredeftalk), Threads (https://www.threads.net/@softwaredefinedtalk), Mastodon (https://hachyderm.io/@softwaredefinedtalk), LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/software-defined-talk/), BlueSky (https://bsky.app/profile/softwaredefinedtalk.com) Watch us on: Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/sdtpodcast), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi3OJPV6h9tp-hbsGBLGsDQ/featured), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/softwaredefinedtalk/), TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@softwaredefinedtalk) Book offer: Use code SDT for $20 off "Digital WTF" by Coté (https://leanpub.com/digitalwtf/c/sdt) Sponsor the show (https://www.softwaredefinedtalk.com/ads) Recommendations Brandon: Google Nest Doorbell (Wired, 3rd Gen) (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FN7GWSHV?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1) Matt: MTV Rewind (https://wantmymtv.vercel.app/) Coté: “These 36 Airlines Offer iPhone Feature That Helps Find Your Lost Bags.” (https://www.macrumors.com/2026/01/12/iphone-airtag-bag-tracking-airlines-list/) Distroless, Helm Charts, & Hardened Images: Security That Ships (with William Jimenez) (https://www.youtube.com/live/9Jc1xH65msg) Photo Credits Header (https://unsplash.com/photos/talking-people-sitting-beside-table-PTRzqc_h1r4)
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The unjust disdain for ICE reaches new levels; FBI responds to criticisms; mass protests break out in Iran Watch VINCE Live on Rumble - Mon-Fri 10AM ET https://rumble.com/vince Feds Accuse Illegal Migrant Gangster Of Ramming Border Patrol With Prostitute's Car Before Shooting https://dailycaller.com/2026/01/12/doj-charges-gangbanger-with-ramming-car/ Sen. Mark Kelly Sues Pete Hegseth Over Military Rank Demotion Due To Viral ‘Illegal Orders' Video https://dailycaller.com/2026/01/12/mark-kelly-sues-pete-hegseth-military-rank-demotion/ Iranians Burn Down Mosques https://dailycaller.com/2026/01/12/iranians-burn-ayatollah-khamenei-trump-iran-protests/ Sponsors: Zippix - https://ZippixToothpicks.com code: Vince Bon Charge - https://boncharge.com code: VINCE Helix Sleep - https://helixsleep.com/vince Brickhouse Nutrition - https://takelean.com code: Vince Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Running a franchise is hard… but starting inside one of the hardest businesses in America? That's where grit is forged. In this episode, Erik Van Horn and Jeff Herr go deep into their early days inside the tax business — the chaos, the break-ins, the angry customers, the 20-hour days, the software failures, and the pressure of thousands of franchisees depending on them. These are the stories no one tells about franchising. And these are the lessons that built the problem-solving, strategist mindset they bring to the franchise world today. Whether you're a franchisor, franchisee, or someone thinking about buying a franchise for time and financial freedom, this conversation will show you the real skillset that separates the pros from everyone else. Key Takeaways: -Why the hardest businesses produce the best franchise operators -Real war stories from the tax industry that shaped Erik and Jeff -How to build grit, resilience, and problem-solving ability -Why chaos teaches you more than comfort -How franchisees can think more strategically -The simple market test to measure your local brand awareness -How to stop living in the weeds and start thinking at CEO level Timestamps: 00:00 – The Hardest Business We Ever Ran 03:00 – The Horse Story & Neighbor Garbage Lesson 04:41 – Early Tax Season War Stories 06:21 – Break-Ins, Exhaustion, and Chaos 07:32 – Jeff's Holiday Scar Tissue 09:11 – When Systems Break and Everyone's Angry 15:11 – Customer Pressure & Creating Raving Fans 17:21 – Stepping Back to Become a Strategic Entrepreneur 19:27 – Jeff's Evolution Into a Strategic Thinker 26:55 – Franchisee Strategy: Visibility, Local Branding & Market Penetration Connect with Erik Van Horn:
Real estate is not complicated. But it is brutally hard. In this episode, I break down the biggest lie people tell about real estate investing. The steps are simple. Learn how to underwrite deals. Build relationships. Submit offers. Close. Operate. Refinance. Reinvest. Repeat. But everything that matters happens between those steps in real life. I talk about the emotional toll of this business, the late nights, the rejection from brokers, the months of negative cash flow, the partnership stress, the slow grind of building trust with lenders, investors, attorneys, and contractors. This is the part nobody puts on Instagram, but it is the part that determines who actually makes it. I also explain why this game takes years, not months. Why your first real deal might take three years to close. Why patience, identity, and delayed gratification matter more than any spreadsheet or deal analyzer. And why the people you are really competing with are operators who have been doing this for decades. If you are serious about owning real estate long term, building wealth for your family, and becoming a real operator, this episode will ground you back in reality and help you stay in the game when it gets uncomfortable. If this hits home and you want tools and structure to support your journey, grab my free Multifamily Credibility Kit or explore the resources in my Stan store. They are built to help you show up as a real operator, even if you are early in the game.
If you're tired of starting over, negotiating with yourself, or feeling mentally drained by simple decisions, this episode will change how you approach discipline forever.In this episode of The Highly Effective Man Podcast, JP Bolwahnn breaks down why chaos isn't laziness—it's decision fatigue—and how elite men use non-negotiables to eliminate negotiation, restore self-trust, and operate with real mental authority.This isn't motivation.It's a system install.You'll learn:Why discipline fails when everything in your life is optionalHow non-negotiables eliminate mental noise and burnoutThe difference between goals and standards—and why standards win under pressureHow to enforce personal rules without guilt or extremesWhy reliable men are built through identity-based discipline, not willpowerIf you're a busy man who wants consistency, confidence, and control over your life again—this episode is for you.
After working with elite athletes, entrepreneurs, and high performers for decades, the same patterns show up again and again.In this episode, I break down four core habits of successful people that separate the top 1 percent from everyone else, in business and in life.This isn't about hacks, trends, or shiny new strategies.It's about fundamentals that actually move the needle.You'll learn:
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In this very special crossover episode, I sat down with my good friend Joe Dellefave on the Creative Finance Playbook podcast to share the real story of why I walked away from a highly profitable wholesaling business at the peak of COVID to go all-in on self-storage. Everyone thought I was crazy—until they saw what storage could do. We dive into how I run nearly 900 units across multiple states with no employees, why wholesaling left me feeling stuck and overworked, and how storage helped me reclaim my time and build scalable, predictable wealth. I also break down the first deals I did—none of which used my own money—and share how creative finance, focus, and a powerful "why" made it all possible. If you're grinding in single-family and wondering if there's a better way, this episode is your roadmap out. You'll Learn How To: Transition from single-family to storage investing with confidence Break through limiting beliefs and start building wealth now Use SBA loans, seller financing, and private capital to fund your deals Find clarity on your "buy box" and attract the right opportunities Operate remote storage businesses efficiently—even with a small team What You'll Learn in This Episode: [0:00] From wholesaling grind to freedom—my story in a nutshell [2:10] Real talk: building a business I wanted to escape from [5:17] The cashflow myth of rentals and why storage made more sense [7:39] The mastermind moment that sparked my big pivot [11:07] The limiting beliefs that almost kept me out of storage [14:15] My first $0-down deal and how it came from absolute clarity [17:19] How to build trust, communicate like a pro, and close confidently [19:18] Running 900 units remotely with no on-site staff [22:49] The power of recession-resistant income and small market strategy [25:02] Why finding the right tribe is the fastest path to success Who This Episode Is For: Wholesalers, flippers, and landlords tired of being on the hamster wheel Investors looking for more scalable, predictable cash flow Anyone craving a business model that gives you your life back Action takers ready to make 2026 the year of their first storage facility Why You Should Listen: Leaving a profitable business wasn't easy—but it was necessary. I knew there had to be a better way to create real freedom, and storage became the answer. In this episode, I share the full behind-the-scenes of how I made the leap, what it took, and why I'll never look back. If you've ever wondered, "Is there more than this?"—the answer is yes. And this is your permission to go after it. Follow Alex Pardo here: Alex Pardo Website: https://alexpardo.com/ Alex Pardo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexpardo15 Alex Pardo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexpardo25 Alex Pardo YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlexPardo Storage Wins Website: https://storagewins.com/ Follow Joe here: Joe's Podcast: https://creativefinanceplaybook.com/podcast Joe's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@creativefinanceplaybook Have conversations with at least three to give storage owners, brokers, private lenders, and equity partners through the Storage Wins Facebook group. Join for free by visiting this link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/322064908446514/
This sermon was preached by Dr. Michael Keller on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at Redeemer LSQ. The Scripture reference is 1 Samuel 15:7-23.
In Round 104 of the Tactical Transition Tips on the Transition Drill Podcast, transition doesn't just test your resume, it tests your reputation, especially if you're a veteran or first responder whose career can be judged by optics instead of context. If you don't own your story with calm clarity, someone else will shape it for you, and you'll be stuck responding instead of leading. In this Tactical Transition Tips episode, you're going to look at a transition stressor that rarely gets talked about early in a career: the “trailer” you tow into every interview, background, lateral process, and post-service environment, even when you did your job professionally for years. In high-liability professions, being cleared doesn't always mean being untouched, and pieces of your history can linger through investigations, complaints, policy reviews, rumors, or public attention. This isn't about spinning your story or pretending nothing happened. It's about being prepared to explain your career with accuracy and credibility, without defensiveness, over-explaining, or blame. Your narrative already exists. The only question is whether you take ownership of it before someone else reads it back to you in a hiring process. You'll hear what “control the narrative” actually means in practice: clear facts, clear outcomes, and clear lessons, delivered with professional tone, because credibility lives in how you carry the explanation, not in a perfectly polished line. Close Range Group (transitioning within a year): Own Your Story Before Someone Else Does — Identify the moments that could raise questions and write a factual explanation: what happened, what the outcome was, and what you learned. You're doing this now so you don't get forced into a reactive, emotional explanation when the stakes are highest. Medium Range Group (transitioning in 3 to 5 years): Choose mentors who will vouch for character, not just skill — Build relationships with people who've watched how you operate over time, then tighten your habits in writing and communication so your reputation holds up even when something gets read out of context. Long Range Group (transitioning in a decade or more): Live like everything is reviewable — Operate with discipline and professionalism now, because most career damage comes from patterns, and patterns are what people use to decide whether they trust you later. Get additional resources and join our newsletter via the link in the show notes.CONNECT WITH THE PODCAST:IG: https://www.instagram.com/paulpantani/WEBSITE: https://www.transitiondrillpodcast.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulpantani/SIGN-UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER:https://transitiondrillpodcast.com/home#aboutQUESTIONS OR COMMENTS:paul@transitiondrillpodcast.comSPONSORS:Frontline OpticsGet 10% off your purchaseLink: https://frontlineoptics.comPromocode: Transition10Blue Line RoastingGet 10% off your purchaseLink: https://bluelineroasting.comPromocode: Transition10
The Israeli government is set to revoke the licences of 37 aid groups working in Gaza and the West Bank, which have failed to meet its new vetting rules. Israel says the suspensions will not affect the delivery of aid, but the move has drawn widespread criticism.
Smart Agency Masterclass with Jason Swenk: Podcast for Digital Marketing Agencies
Would you like access to our advanced agency training for FREE? https://www.agencymastery360.com/training What do you do when a business partnership fails? Do you try to engineer the perfect agreement so the exit is clean, or focus on alignment long before anyone signs anything? The truth is, most agency partnerships fail because owners rush into them without slowing down to see the cracks. Preparing for the worst is not pessimistic. It is how you protect the business you are trying to build. Today's featured guest has gone through failed starts, broken agency partnerships, and overcommitting his time as the owner for fear of losing opportunities. He'll unpack 25 years of wins, mistakes, and hard earned clarity, from building his agency and how the biggest breakthroughs came from leadership shifts rather than marketing tactics. Andy Crestodina is the co founder of Orbit Media, a Chicago based web development and optimization agency approaching its 25th year in business. Orbit has grown to a team of fifty five and more than eight million in annual revenue. Andy is also one of the most respected voices in content marketing, with millions of readers, hundreds of speaking engagements each year, and a reputation for teaching real strategy instead of recycled tactics. In this episode, we'll discuss: Slow, organic for consistent agency growth. What a failed agency partnership can cost you. The hire that gives an agency founder their time back. Learning when "yes" becomes the problem. Subscribe Apple | Spotify | iHeart Radio Sponsors and Resources E2M Solutions: Today's episode of the Smart Agency Masterclass is sponsored by E2M Solutions, a web design, and development agency that has provided white-label services for the past 10 years to agencies all over the world. Check out e2msolutions.com/smartagency and get 10% off for the first three months of service. How Slow, Organic Growth Built a 25-Year Agency Andy was working as an IT recruiter in the nineties and found himself bored at his day job. He didn't get to build anything in that position and he had a lot of ideation urging him to do something else. Luckily, the internet offered him that chance. He could build a website and channel his creative energy through that side project. But could he do it full time? He had no resume and no portfolio to present to a potential employer. He realized it was easier to get a client to take a chance on him than it was to convince an employer to hire him. So he and a high school friend started building sites. The first partnership failed fast and then the second attempt grew slowly, quietly, and steadily for 25 years. The secret was not paid ads or cold outreach. It was content. Consistent publishing, useful insights, and a commitment to organic channels long before that became mainstream advice. When Agency Partnerships Go Wrong and What It Really Costs There are many stories of successful partnerships in the agency world, but overall the disaster stories are much more common. As Jason says, you either know the bad partner or you are the bad partner. Andy lived through one of the toughest versions of that story. He had three partners for a while. One of them ran an unprofitable department. Responsibilities were unclear. Values were not aligned. And when it came time to clean up the mess, a poorly written shareholder agreement became a bigger problem than the partner himself. Andy had to mortgage his home and personally lend the company money to buy out the partner. The agreement used the wrong valuation formula. The partner dragged his feet and what should have been a difficult but clean process turned into a long, expensive, emotionally draining separation. Looking back, Andy says something most founders never admit. A handshake would have been better than the shareholder agreement they had. The real mistakes came earlier: saying yes to a partner who did not share the same values, not slowing down long enough to evaluate the deal, and being hungry for growth and ignoring misalignment. The Leadership Hire That Gave the Founder His Time Back Around this time of misalignment between partners was when a long time client turned management consultant stepped in. He saw tension inside the partner group, so he moved to do a 360 review and surfaced the problems that no one wanted to say out loud. Andy was quick to spot that he would be a great addition to the agency, and so eventually, he became the CEO. That single hire changed everything. Andy was doing all the sales and marketing. Meetings all day. Proposals all night. Burning energy on tasks someone else should have owned years earlier. Once his new CEO came on board, he built systems, built a sales process, hired strategists to handle qualification and scoping. Suddenly Andy had 20 hours a week of his life back. He poured that time into content and went right into work. He doubled publishing frequency, launched a conference, wrote a book, held monthly live events, shot videos. The brand exploded. Their reach multiplied. The inbound engine went from effective to unstoppable. This is the founder shift so many agency owners avoid. Letting go. Delegating the work that drains you. Investing your best energy into the work that grows the company, not the work that maintains it. Saying Yes, Saying No, and Protecting Your Energy Andy admits he still overcommits. He still says yes to speaking engagements because he loves the stage and it generates leads, even though the constant travel wears him down. This is something many agency owners have to face. You may want the brand, speaking gigs and reach. But you also want to protect your energy so you do not turn into the hero who disappoints people when they finally meet you. At some point, you have to choose where your yes goes. Andy chose articles, newsletters, LinkedIn, webinars, a conference, and in person events. He let go of podcasting. He narrowed his focus so he could go deeper. That discipline, more than any tactic, is what keeps his inbound engine healthy 25 years later. The Tension Between Culture and Profit How do you balance loyalty to your team with the need for profit and EBITDA? Andy is still trying to figure this out. His team has an average tenure of eight years. Some team members have been there twenty. Andy cares deeply about them and their families. But agencies face moments when bonuses, salaries, utilization, and capacity collide. Where doing right by people and doing right for the business feel like competing priorities. There is no perfect answer. But there is a direction. Take care of your people first. Trust them to help you solve the profit problems. Fix leaks. Raise rates. Tighten scope. Operate like owners. And when the agency wins, let your team win with you. Culture breaks agencies faster than anything else. Profit can be fixed. Culture cannot be patched over. Do You Want to Transform Your Agency from a Liability to an Asset? Looking to dig deeper into your agency's potential? Check out our Agency Blueprint. Designed for agency owners like you, our Agency Blueprint helps you uncover growth opportunities, tackle obstacles, and craft a customized blueprint for your agency's success.
he Geography of Privilege."At its heart, the geography of privilege argues that physical space, our location, and our immediate surroundings are not neutral. Instead, they are central to understanding how power and privilege operate in society. It's about recognizing that our experiences are deeply shaped by the places we inhabit, influencing everything from access to quality housing and education to healthcare and leisure. This concept is notably explored in the book Geographies of Privilege, co-edited by Professor France Winddance Twine.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/racism-white-privilege-in-america--4473713/support.
Irish Rail's Christmas schedule adds late night services for revellers.Irish Rail will operate on a reduced schedule from Christmas Eve to New Year's Day, some extra services have been added for this weekend for any Christmas party goers.The question is: should late night services be run all year?Joining Ciara Doherty to discuss is Ray O'Donoghue, Dublin's night-time economy advisor, Barry Kenny, Corporate Communications Manager with Iarnrod Eireann and Feljin Jose Dublin City Councillor for Phibsborough, Glasnevin, Drumcondra, Cabra and Ashtown, Green Party Spokesperson for Transport.
Resilience isn't just for small startups—it's vital for businesses of all sizes. In this episode, Jonathan Biddle, author of Supply Chain for Startups, joins Reid Jackson to discuss how companies can build resilient supply chains using key metrics and smart strategies. Jonathan explains how early decisions about structure, visibility, and supplier engagement can set you up for long-term success. This conversation offers a clear view of what it takes to build supply chain operations that can adapt as the business grows. In this episode, you'll learn: How process mapping uncovers weak points that limit supply chain stability Why consistent supplier communication strengthens visibility and reduces risk The early operational signals that indicate it's time to upgrade systems Things to listen for: (00:00) Introducing Next Level Supply Chain (04:07) Building resilience for early-stage supply chains (06:37) Why supplier insight matters for managing risk (09:41) Daily and weekly habits that improve operations (14:36) Signals that current processes are no longer scalable (20:06) Tools that support growing operations (25:11) How AI can help small supply chain teams (30:21) Jonathan's favorite tech Connect with GS1 US: Our website - www.gs1us.orgGS1 US on LinkedIn This episode is brought to you by: Aarongraphics and Wholechain If you're interested in becoming or working with a GS1 US solution partner, please connect with us on LinkedIn or on our website. Connect with the guests: Jonathan Biddle on LinkedInCheck out Jonathan's book, Supply Chain for Startups
This week, Nick Portillo catches up with Cody Wong, CEO of CW Management Services. With oversight of more than 120 franchise locations, Cody breaks down the operational strategies that fuel scalable growth, emphasizing the importance of strong systems, smart technology, and disciplined execution.He shares firsthand insights into managing the complexities of human resources, accounting, and regulatory compliance, particularly in light of recent legislative changes that have driven up labor costs. They also discuss the critical balance between operational efficiency and creating a positive workplace culture, one that empowers teams to deliver exceptional customer service.Listen for strategies that support sustainable growth in the fast-casual dining space.RESOURCESPortillo SalesCONTACT Nick: nick.portillo@portillosales.com
Most people are never told why their energy crashes or why nagging issues stick around for years. We're pulling back the curtain on what really happens inside your body as you get older, and why some people are seeing a turnaround when they try something different. If you've been frustrated with feeling stuck, this conversation will help you understand what might actually be going on and what's possible. Podcast Episode 1969: Don't Operate or Medicate - Let Your Body Regenerate! | don't miss this! Listen to more episodes of the Lance Wallnau Show at lancewallnau.com/podcast
Welcome back to the Empower Her Business Accelerator podcast! I'm your host, Philippa Channer, and we're deep into our December series helping solopreneurs shift from overwhelmed operators to strategic CEOs. Today, we're talking about one of the most transformational tools you can use to scale with less stress: systems and processes. Whether you're a team of one or preparing to grow, systems are how you build sustainability into your business. This episode will show you how to start small, create clarity, and lead with confidence. ⏱ Timestamps & Segment Titles (00:00) Welcome & Series Recap (01:00) Why Systems Are the Secret to Sustainability (01:30) Start with One Repetitive Task (02:45) Create Simple SOPs (04:00) Batch, Schedule, and Systemize for Consistency (05:30) Create White Space, Not Just Efficiency (06:30) You Don't Need to Be Naturally Organized
You don't need another strategy. You need to trust the truth that's already in you.In this soul-stirring conversation, George sits down with Gabriel Pinto, entrepreneur, author, coach, and soul-searcher, to explore what it really means to live and lead from alignment. This episode isn't about adding more noise to your head. It's about listening to what your heart already knows and learning to follow it with clarity, compassion, and courage.If you've ever felt like you're checking all the boxes but still feel off inside, this conversation is your compass.What You'll Learn in This Episode:How to shed inherited identity and step into your truthWhy slowing down is often the fastest way to growThe role of legacy, intention, and presence in leadershipHow to recognize and release survival-based patternsWhat to do when you know you're meant for more but feel stuck Key Takeaways:✔️What got you here won't get you there… Especially if it was built in survival.✔️You don't have to earn worthiness, it's inherent. Operate from that truth.✔️Honor your own internal pace. Someone else's timeline is not your truth.✔️Identity is a tool, not a cage… Let go of roles and titles that don't serve you.✔️Authenticity is your advantage. The most powerful strategy is your actual self. Timestamps & Highlights:[00:00] – Gabriel's origin story: from external success to internal search[07:30] – Realizing that the old version of you no longer fits[12:42] – Identity, approval addiction, and the role of self-awareness[18:25] – The danger of surviving success[24:33] – Why slowing down can lead to more aligned growth[32:50] – Living and creating from values, not validation[40:18] – The “remembering” process and reconnecting with truth[47:03] – How to hold legacy, identity, and ego with love, not shame[56:44] – Integration, peace, and the real ROI of doing the inner work[1:02:30] – Closing thoughts: it's already in you, just remember Connect with Gabriel Pinto:Website: https://www.gabrielpinto.io/Instagram: @glpintoYoutube: @GabrielPinto3Your Challenge This Week:What's one part of you you're ready to come home to?Tag @itsgeorgebryant and @glpinto on Instagram with your favorite insight or quote.Reflect: If you weren't trying to be “enough,” what would you create today?Join The Alliance: The Relationship Beats Algorithms™ community for entrepreneurs growing aligned, connected businesses.Apply for 1:1 Coaching: Ready to stop building someone else's dream and start living yours? mindofgeorge.com/coachingLive Events – Get in the room. Grow with heart: https://mindofgeorge.com/retreat/
In this week's episode, we look at recent Microsoft Tech updates. By popular request, we're expanding the scope beyond just Azure to include Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and similar Microsoft platforms and capabilities. What's new? What's interesting? What's retiring?(00:00) - Intro and catching up.(04:25) - Show content starts.Show links- Agent 365 tooling servers - Mistral 3 available in Microsoft Foundry - Microsoft 365 Copilot Business - Entra ID support for RDP Connections- Ignite 2025 Next Steps- Foundry Control Plane: Where Developers Build, Operate, and Govern Every Agent Feedback - Give us feedback!
You can outwork a lot of things, but you can't outwork bad sleep. In this episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Michael Mogill sits down with Dr. Michael Breus, renowned clinical psychologist and sleep expert, to break down the science, strategy, and psychology behind truly restorative sleep. From understanding your body's nightly repair cycle to optimizing your environment for peak recovery, this conversation is a masterclass in reclaiming your energy, focus, and longevity. Here's what you'll learn: Why sleep impacts every organ system — and how your body repairs physical and emotional stress while you rest How to determine your optimal sleep amount (and whether you're actually getting enough) What it takes to create a truly high-performance sleep environment and avoid the traps that wreck recovery If you want to win tomorrow, it starts with how you recover tonight. ---- Show Notes: 02:57 — Sleep 101: what deep sleep and REM actually do (physical repair vs. emotional “metabolism”) and why the glymphatic system matters. 10:26 — There's no one-size-fits-all “optimal” sleep — how to know your right amount and when low sleep becomes a red flag for underlying disorders. 15:16 — Sleep debt and social jet lag: when catching up works (teens) and when it backfires for adults. 18:06 — The “napa-latte” and smart napping: how to use short naps and caffeine to survive a bad night without sabotaging the next one. 20:02 — The sleep system audit: mattress, pillow, air quality, light, sound, and temperature — the practical adjustments that move the needle. 29:29 — Which gadgets help vs. harm: why mouth tape is dangerous, when nasal dilators work, and the limits of sleep trackers. 32:34 — Alcohol and meal timing: how much, how early, and the three-hour rule to protect your deep sleep. 39:00 — Caffeine and cannabis timing: caffeine's half-life, green tea/matcha alternatives, and how THC/CBD impact REM and HRV. 45:06 — Supplements decoded: magnesium, vitamin D, and why most people don't need nightly melatonin — plus important dosing pitfalls. 51:09 — Creatine and sleep deprivation: what current research actually supports (and what it doesn't). ---- Links & Resources: Dr. Michael Breus Sleep, Drink, Breathe: Simple Daily Habits for Profound Long-Term Health by Dr. Michael Breus Orion Sleep Oura Ring WHOOP Strap ---- Do you love this podcast and want to see more game changing content? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. ---- Past guests on The Game Changing Attorney Podcast include David Goggins, John Morgan, Alex Hormozi, Randi McGinn, Kim Scott, Chris Voss, Kevin O'Leary, Laura Wasser, John Maxwell, Mark Lanier, Robert Greene, and many more. ---- If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like: 399. AMMA — Why Sleep and Nutrition Are Secret Weapons for Scaling Firms 396. Why High Performers Can't Afford to Ignore Wellness with Dr. Taz Bhatia 125. Health Hackers: Mastering Habits to Operate at Peak Performance
Lionel tears down the headlines, exposing the real monsters under the bed. Tonight: We confront George Soros's PAC network systematically installing prosecutors nationwide to reshape criminal justice. Plus, a scathing look at medical recklessness, featuring "gender doctors" improvising life-altering procedures on vulnerable youth and the bizarre $13,750 rib removal surgery driven by the 'Ozempic Body' craze. We tackle the future of AI amid OpenAI's massive copyright suit, Palantir's cynical political reversal toward ICE tracking, and why commercial pilots are concealing dangerous mental health struggles. It's an aggressive, cutting critique of modern culture that tells those with "digital burnout" to "Shut up. Butch up. Grow a pair". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12.4.25 Hour 1 1:00- A lot of us and fans were hard on Kingsbury, but do we think it has gotten too harsh at times. 23:00- We get into some of the tendencies of the Commanders offense under Kliff.
We get into some of the tendencies of the Commanders offense under Kliff.
In this episode, Brian and Chad Hall unpack the "Simple–Complicated–Complex" lens for leaders and coaches—how to tell which kind of situation you're facing and how to respond differently so you stop over-analyzing the unknowable and start learning your way forward. Key Highlights Definitions with pictures: Simple = obvious cause/effect (dominoes). Complicated = cause/effect exists but requires expertise (car engine, medical diagnosis). Complex = patterns only clear in hindsight; outcomes shift as actors adapt (rainforest, economy, AI). The core mistake: Treating complex problems with complicated tools—endless analysis and confidence theater—when what's needed is experimentation and learning. Operate by domain: Simple → standardize and simplify; Complicated → analyze, measure, hire experts; Complex → place small bets, learn fast, adapt. Real-world examples: Hiring during COVID, SEO after algorithm shifts, tariffs and the economy, competition dynamics (new stores nearby), church growth models—each shows why yesterday's levers stop working. Beyond business: Parenting and long-range strategy are inherently complex—near-term is clearer, long-term requires humility, feedback loops, and patience. Takeaways Name the game first. Ask: Is this simple, complicated, or complex? Your tactics should match the domain. In complex spaces, act to learn. Don't wait for perfect clarity—run small experiments, gather feedback, iterate. Save analysis for the right problems. Use experts and diagnostics where cause/effect can genuinely be mapped. Bias toward simplicity. Wherever possible, reduce processes to the simplest reliable system (hello, E-Myth). Hold plans loosely. What worked may stop working; assume adaptation is part of the job, not a detour.
12.3.25 Hour 2, Kevin Sheehan and Producer Max list what they are buying and selling going into week 14 of the NFL season and ask callers for their buys/sells. Kevin Sheehan discusses a stat showing how teams who operate under center the most on offense are among the most successful teams in the NFL this season and if the Commanders should adopt this strategy.
Podcast del programa Imagen Empresarial transmitido originalmente el 03 de diciembre del 2025. Conduce Rodrigo Pacheco. Los entrevistados de hoy: Charbel Ramos, Socio de Operate para Tax en Deloitte Spanish Latin América Tema: Plataforma Deloitte Operate
Podcast del programa Imagen Empresarial transmitido originalmente el 3 de diciembre del 2025. Conduce Rodrigo Pacheco. Los entrevistados de hoy: Entrevista: Charbel Ramos, Socio de Operate para Tax en Deloitte Spanish Latin América Tema: Cierre Fiscal 2025 para las empresas
Segment #47 of The Daily Alignment w/ Grant Mitt, affirmations to start your day. A Segment of the Grant Mitt Podcast. Apply for business mentorship (Book a call) https://grantmittconsulting.com/b2b-vsl Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/grantmitt/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thank you to our sponsor Uniswap! In this episode of Uneasy Money, hosts Kain Warwick, Luca Netz and Taylor Monahan discuss Monad's mainnet launch performance and how its ICO strategy may have proven solid in the end. They also delve into MegaETH's botched TVL campaign with Kain explaining why scrambling is bad for projects. In addition, they dissect Polymarket's CFTC greenlight, Klarna's stablecoin launch, Cardano's chain split and Berachain's secret Brevan Howard deal. Hosts: Luca Netz, CEO of Pudgy Penguins Kain Warwick, Founder of Infinex and Synthetix Taylor Monahan, Security at MetaMask Links: Unchained: Monad Co-Founder Defends Token Sale After Slow Uptake MegaETH Aborts $1B Cap Raise After Multisig Error Triggers Chaos Polymarket Gets CFTC Green Light to Operate in the US Klarna Launches Stablecoin Built on Stripe's Tempo Chain Cardano Founder Contacts FBI After Dev's ‘Careless' Test Splits Chain Uneasy Money: ICOs Are Back and Why Airdrops Are Instantly Dumped Timestamps:
Two lawsuits aiming to force Wisconsin to redraw its congressional maps will be heard by panels of three judges. Their decision could reshape the state’s political representation. Hear why your […]
Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac react to the Atlanta Falcons injury report from yesterday, react to Falcons inside linebacker Divine Deablo being a full participant in Falcons practice yesterday, and explain why they think getting guys like Deablo and cornerbacks Mike Hughes and Dee Alford back will allow the Falcons defense to operate as a whole again.
In this special episode of Cloud Wars Live, Bob Evans speaks with Chad Wahlquist, Architect at Palantir, about the company's explosive Q3 growth and the accelerating adoption of its AI Platform (AIP). They explore how AIP serves as an operating system for the enterprise, enabling customers to achieve global optimization, faster ROI, and model flexibility. Wahlquist also talks about Palantir's open, interoperable architecture and its commitment to delivering value at speed, especially for customers in high-stakes, high-pressure environments.Operate Smarter, Not SlowerThe Big Themes:Speed to Value: Many companies still operate under the assumption that meaningful transformation requires multi‑year timelines (two to three years, sometimes more). Palantir is pushing the idea that you must deliver value in months, three to six months, rather than years. This shift is critical because when business markets move fast, and when competitive advantage erodes quickly, speed becomes a differentiator. If you wait for years, you may miss the window or be out‑paced.Interoperability and Ecosystem Integration: The platform isn't trying to lock you into a “box” you must keep your data in; it instead emphasizes plug‑in interoperability with systems you already have. Wahlquist mentions connectors, SDKs, APIs, and plug‑ins to partners like Snowflake, Databricks, SAP, NVIDIA. The concept: if you already have investment in some systems, don't throw them away; just connect them. This increases the speed to value and reduces friction.Ambition, Willingness to Operate in Crisis: Wahlquist points out they often engage with customers who are under pressure. These customers need value now, not two or three years out. Situations like supply chain disruption, plant outages, labor issues, etc., are real. This situational urgency forces companies to adopt architectures and partners that can deliver now. The takeaway: It's not enough to believe you'll transform in the future; transformation architecture must be built for today's fires.The Big Quote: “Our goal is really: how do we scale our customers and the outcomes they're delivering — not just the number of customers?"More from Chad and Palantir:Follow Chad on LinkedIn or get an overview of Palantir's Q3 in its letter to shareholders. Visit Cloud Wars for more.
What truly separates seven-figure businesses from those scaling into eight? Jessica Marx and Brooke Dumas break down what the most mature companies are doing differently — from how founders use their time to how they structure their org charts, manage profit margins, and lead their teams. This episode shows you the operational and mindset shifts required to move from “busy CEO” to strategic leader of a scalable enterprise.You'll learn:• The key differences in how 7-figure and 8-figure founders spend their time. • Why mature companies grow margins — not just revenue — as they scale. • How to structure your org chart to hire for where you're going, not where you are. • The smartest way to balance profit conservation with growth investment. • The most common founder bottlenecks that stall companies under $10 million. • How to transition from “doer” to CEO without losing visibility or control.Mini-timeline00:01–02:58 What separates 7-figure and 8-figure operations 02:58–04:55 The role of volume, scalability, and profit margins 04:55–06:08 Why clinging to profit can actually cap growth 06:08–08:45 The clarity problem — and how data solves it 09:06–11:21 How 8-figure founders spend their time differently 11:21–14:17 Org chart structure and hiring ahead of growth 14:17–17:13 Smart investment vs. overextension when scaling 17:29–19:40 Founder bottlenecks and letting go of control 20:18–21:46 Final advice for founders on the path to eight figuresResources• Listen to Episode #64 — What We Learned From Auditing 75+ Multi-Million-Dollar BusinessesDownload the 2026 Business Planner or at millionsweremade.comListen to Episode #53 on Increase Your Profit Margins Without Raising PricesListen to Episode #58 on Designing Incentive Comp That Actually ScalesFollow @millionsweremade on Instagram for frameworks + strategy tipsConnect with Jessica:Instagram: @millionsweremade | @thejessicamarxWork with Jessica: Tailored PremierWebsite: Millions Were Made
What if the authority you've been praying for has already been given to you? In this powerful message, Pastor Chad Everett takes us back to God's original intent in Genesis 1: 26–28, revealing what it truly means to walk in spiritual authority as sons and daughters of God. You'll discover that dominion isn't about control—it's about submission and relationship. Your authority flows from your connection with God, and your victory begins when you simply say yes to Him. Unpack How To: Live from God's original design, not your limitations. Recognize and resist the enemy's counterfeits. Operate in peace, confidence, and authority through Christ. The Roads Church: https://theroads.church
Dr. James "Butch" Rosser was a pioneer in minimally invasive surgery in the 1990s. When he credited his surgical skills to video games, people dismissed him. The prevailing narrative was that kids who played video games became killers, not doctors. So Butch set out on quest: to show how video games can help make better doctors. Show notes: The impact of video games on training surgeons in the 21st century (JAMA Surgery) Study: High-School Video Gamers Match Physicians at Robotic-Surgery Simulation (Slate) We Have to Operate, but Let's Play First (The New York Times) He's really on his game (Orlando Sentinel) Credits This episode was written and produced by Grace Tatter and edited by Meg Cramer. Mix, sound design and music composition by Emily Jankowski. "Hidden Levels" is a production of 99% Invisible and WBUR's Endless Thread. The Managing Producer for Hidden Levels is Chris Berube. The series was created by Ben Brock Johnson. Series theme by Swan Real and Paul Vaitkus. Series art by Aaron Nestor.
This episode of The GaryVee Audio Experience from 2024 focuses on what it really takes to operate and scale a business. Gary breaks down why most entrepreneurs fail to grow, how to build the right culture and leadership, and why balancing brand with operations is key to long-term success. Packed with practical insights, this episode is a must-listen for anyone serious about scaling sustainably.