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The outsourced chief investment officer (OCIO) industry is growing faster than many expected, with assets projected to approach $6 trillion by 2030. In this episode of Market Pulse, Grant Johnsey sits down with Kate McCabe, Head of OCIO and Commercial Strategy at Northern Trust, to discuss findings from Northern Trust’s latest Asset Owner Peer Study. Together, they explore how OCIOs are increasing allocations to private markets, managing liquidity challenges, leveraging AI to improve operational efficiency, and navigating growing demands around data, technology and scale. They also discuss what asset owners should be watching as the OCIO landscape continues to evolve and where service providers can help support future growth. Important Disclosures The audio podcast is being provided for informational and educational purposes only and is not meant to be taken as investment advice or a recommendation of any specific investment product or strategy. The information does not take your financial situation, investment objective(s), or risk tolerance into consideration. Listeners, including professionals, should under no circumstances rely upon this information as a substitute for their own research or for obtaining specific legal, investment, accounting or tax advice from their own counsel. Non‑U.S. Small Cap Equities Non‑U.S. small cap equities may provide diversification and growth potential but carry elevated risks. These include currency volatility (e.g., U.S. dollar strength reducing returns), higher volatility, and lower liquidity. These securities are more sensitive to local economic, political, and regulatory conditions and may underperform in certain market cycles. They may include lower-quality or unprofitable issuers and are more exposed to trade policy and geopolitical developments. Alternative Investments Alternative investments are not suitable for all investors. Hedge funds use leverage, derivatives, and short selling, which can amplify losses. These investments are typically illiquid, lack regular pricing transparency, and charge high fees that may reduce returns. Interests are not readily transferable, and a secondary market may not exist. Investors should also consider tax complexity and reduced regulatory oversight compared to mutual funds.

The outsourced chief investment officer (OCIO) industry is growing faster than many expected, with assets projected to approach $6 trillion by 2030. In this episode of Market Pulse, Grant Johnsey sits down with Kate McCabe, Head of OCIO and Commercial Strategy at Northern Trust, to discuss findings from Northern Trust’s latest Asset Owner Peer Study. Together, they explore how OCIOs are increasing allocations to private markets, managing liquidity challenges, leveraging AI to improve operational efficiency, and navigating growing demands around data, technology and scale. They also discuss what asset owners should be watching as the OCIO landscape continues to evolve and where service providers can help support future growth. Important Disclosures The audio podcast is being provided for informational and educational purposes only and is not meant to be taken as investment advice or a recommendation of any specific investment product or strategy. The information does not take your financial situation, investment objective(s), or risk tolerance into consideration. Listeners, including professionals, should under no circumstances rely upon this information as a substitute for their own research or for obtaining specific legal, investment, accounting or tax advice from their own counsel. Non‑U.S. Small Cap Equities Non‑U.S. small cap equities may provide diversification and growth potential but carry elevated risks. These include currency volatility (e.g., U.S. dollar strength reducing returns), higher volatility, and lower liquidity. These securities are more sensitive to local economic, political, and regulatory conditions and may underperform in certain market cycles. They may include lower-quality or unprofitable issuers and are more exposed to trade policy and geopolitical developments. Alternative Investments Alternative investments are not suitable for all investors. Hedge funds use leverage, derivatives, and short selling, which can amplify losses. These investments are typically illiquid, lack regular pricing transparency, and charge high fees that may reduce returns. Interests are not readily transferable, and a secondary market may not exist. Investors should also consider tax complexity and reduced regulatory oversight compared to mutual funds.

For years, IT teams have been forced to manage growing complexity with more tools, more dashboards, and more manual effort. What if AI could help bring all of that together? At Cisco Live, I sat down with DJ Sampath, SVP & GM, AI Software and Platform at Cisco The Ravit Show, to discuss Cisco Cloud Control, AI Canvas, and how AI is changing the way IT teams operate.A few key insights from our conversation:* Operational fragmentation continues to be one of the biggest challenges for enterprise IT teams* Cisco Cloud Control is focused on providing a more unified way to manage increasingly complex Cisco environments* AI Canvas is designed to be more than an assistant. It introduces an agentic workspace where people and AI can work together to solve problems* Some IT challenges are too complex for a single tool or a single person. A collaborative, multiplayer approach can help teams move faster and make better decisions* The future of IT operations may be less about navigating dashboards and more about orchestrating outcomes with AI-powered systemsOne thing that stood out to me:The conversation around AI is shifting from answering questions to helping teams take action. That's a very different future than the one many organizations are planning for today. Great discussion with DJ on what AI-native platforms could mean for enterprise operations over the next few years.#data #cisco #ciscolive #ai #theravitshow

Leadership is easy when everything is working. Your true ability is revealed when the business is under pressure. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex breaks down how to remain calm, think clearly, and lead your team through a major operational crisis. When suppliers fail, key employees leave, or revenue suddenly disappears, panic only makes the situation worse. Your team will mirror your emotional state. If you stay composed, focus on the facts, and move decisively, you give the entire organization a chance to recover. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why emotional control is essential during a business crisis• How your reactions directly influence your team's confidence• Why separating facts from emotions leads to better decisions• How surviving difficult seasons can strengthen trust and loyalty The truth is simple: A crisis is a test of your leadership. Stay calm. Diagnose the real problem. Build the solution. Execute with confidence. When you lead through the fire with discipline and clarity, you do not just save the business. You build an organization strong enough to survive the next storm. Your Network is your NETWORTH! Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQLinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024 Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur? Check out one of my companies below to see if we can help you: www.CashSwipe.com FREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold - The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I sit down with David Stein, President and CEO of Kuya Silver (CSE: KUYA | OTCQB: KUYAF | Frankfurt: 6MR1), to discuss the latest operational advancements at the Bethania Silver Project in Peru. David provides a comprehensive update on production scaling, corporate financial health, and the expanded exploration plans set to unfold throughout this year. Key Discussion Points: Bethania Operational Ramp-Up: How underground development, contractor additions, and operational momentum are setting the stage for a significant production increase by year-end. Silver Price Sensitivity & Financial Outlook: Hear how Kuya Silver's robust cash position insulates the company against market fluctuations and supports their path toward positive cash flow. Underground & Surface Drill Program: Learn about the expansion to a multi-rig drilling strategy designed to extend vein systems, build high-grade resources, and test new district targets. Pipeline Project Value Catalysts: Get an update on potential news flow and upcoming developments surrounding the Silver Kings project in Ontario and the Umm Hadid joint venture in Saudi Arabia.   If you have any follow-up questions for David, please email me at Fleck@kereport.com.   Click here to visit the Kuya Silver website – https://kuyasilver.com/   --------------- For more market commentary & interview summaries, subscribe to our Substacks:  The KE Report: https://kereport.substack.com/  Shad's resource market commentary: https://excelsiorprosperity.substack.com/   Investment disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, an offer, or a solicitation to buy or sell any security or investment product. Investing in equities, commodities, really everything involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Guests and hosts may own shares in companies mentioned.

In this episode of Shooting It Straight with Stan, Stan "The Annuity Man" breaks down his signature Annuity Man Trifecta and why annuities should be bought for contractual guarantees—not hypothetical dreams. Discover how he shops all carriers, screens for top-rated companies, and layers in his three decades of experience to protect your money and your peace of mind.    In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed:  Annuities as contractual, commodity products The PILL framework: Principal protection, income, legacy, long-term care The Annuity Man Trifecta: highest number, ratings, recommendation Evaluating carriers on both financial strength and administration Work ethic, team structure, and mission to "clean up" the annuity space   Key Takeaways:  Annuities should be purchased for what they are contractually guaranteed to do, not for speculative growth or hypothetical back-tested returns. The core problems annuities are designed to solve can be summarized as principal protection, lifetime income, legacy planning, and long-term care, and any use outside of these should raise red flags. Focusing solely on illustrations and projected returns leaves investors vulnerable to sales-driven hype instead of reality-based planning grounded in guarantees. A truly client-focused annuity process involves shopping all carriers for the highest contractual guarantee, prioritizing financially strong companies, and applying experienced, independent judgment on which carriers to actually recommend. Operational competence—like the ability to process paperwork efficiently and handle client service—is just as critical as an insurance company's rating when it comes to protecting clients and delivering on annuity promises.   "You buy annuities for what they will do, not what they might do… Never, ever, ever buy them for growth." —  Stan The Annuity Man   Connect with The Annuity Man:  Website: http://theannuityman.com/  Email: Stan@TheAnnuityMan.com  Book: Owner's Manuals: https://www.stantheannuityman.com/how-do-annuities-work YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCXKKxvVslbeGAlEc5sra2g  Get a Quote Today: https://www.stantheannuityman.com/annuity-calculator!

Barbara Turley is the Founder & CEO of The Virtual Hub, a leading virtual assistant company. She is on a mission to revolutionize the way businesses operate by eradicating business overwhelm. She helps clients to optimize their operations using offshore virtual assistants, process automation, and streamlined workflows. Under her leadership, The Virtual Hub has grown to a 350-employee company and has helped 200+ business founders, owners and operators work smarter and scale faster. Barbara website: https://www.thevirtualhub.com/ Show notes: https://successgrid.net/sg279/ If you love this show, please leave a review. Go to https://ratethispodcast.com/successgrid Podcasting Secrets: https://successgrid.net/6c7a

In this episode, Amas Tenumah and Bob Furniss explore the evolving landscape of customer service, tiered service models, and the role of technology in delivering personalized experiences. They discuss how companies can strategically implement paid and differentiated service levels to enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. takeawaysCompanies should consider tiered service models to meet diverse customer needs.Charging for premium support can recoup costs and improve service quality.Operational execution of tiered support requires careful planning and training.Technology enables effective routing and personalized service levels.Customer expectations vary based on loyalty and payment for support.Chapters00:00 Introduction and casual chat about sports4222:10:50 Pivot to service: Should companies charge for attended support?6972:11:09 Examples of tiered service in airlines and hospitality9388:51:23 Consumer perspective on paying for better service11916:38:11 Operational challenges of implementing tiered support15472:11:43 Technology solutions for differentiated customer routing215277:45:28 Historical context of tiered service in business227499:58:49 Recommendations for adopting tiered service models279166:39:06 Operational considerations and workforce planning353611:06:28 Ensuring customer satisfaction and avoiding queue degradation375277:46:37 Closing remarks and World Cup discussion

Watch Us On YouTube! Announcing a new, ongoing benefit for annual subscribers of our Slack community. Annual subscribers receive a free Points Path Alerts subscription OR a 30% discount on Points Path Pro. Travel doesn't always go according to plan—and this week proves it. Ed and Richard swap stories from a week filled with thunderstorms, flight delays, rental car headaches, and what may be one of the worst Hyatt Place stays either of them has experienced. Richard recounts an unforgettable late-night arrival that included multiple defective rental cars, a chaotic hotel check-in, broken room amenities, and an experience that ultimately prompted him to complete a hotel survey for the first time in years. The conversation also takes a closer look at why American Airlines has quietly become Richard's airline of choice over the past several weeks. Between competitive first-class pricing, consistently excellent onboard service, reliable Wi-Fi, and solid meals, American is making a compelling case while Delta continues to work through operational challenges. Plus, a fascinating discussion about a Lufthansa 787 maintenance mistake, Denver Airport's long-awaited pedestrian tunnels, and Richard's review of the historic Arizona Biltmore. Get hydrated like Ed in Vegas with Nuun If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! If you're looking for a way to support the show, we'd love to have you join us in our Travel Slack Community.  Join me and other travel experts for informative conversations about the travel world, the best ways to use your miles and points, Zoom happy hours and exciting giveaways. Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milestogopodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@milestogopodcast Ed Pizza: https://www.instagram.com/pizzainmotion/ Richard Kerr: https://www.instagram.com/kerrpoints/ ✈️ What We Cover in This Episode ✈️ Richard's travel nightmare Rental car problems at Atlanta A disastrous Hyatt Place stay Why this finally earned a hotel survey ✈️ American Airlines keeps impressing Competitive first-class pricing Better domestic meal service Reliable Wi-Fi and outstanding crews ✈️ What's happening at Delta? Operational reliability concerns Schedule disruptions How the competitive landscape is shifting ✈️ Lufthansa's 787 maintenance mistake The missing safety pin Why maintenance procedures matter A costly avoidable accident ✈️ Denver Airport's future walkways New pedestrian tunnels Why they're finally being built Whether they'll solve train disruptions ✈️ Arizona Biltmore review Historic resort impressions Citrus Club benefits Surviving 119-degree Phoenix heat ✈️ Slack Community update Points Path Pro discount New Flex Alerts Upcoming member benefits ⏱️ Episode 445 Timestamps 0:47 – Welcome back and summer travel delays 8:08 – Richard's rental car disaster and Hyatt Place horror story 17:30 – Why American Airlines has become Richard's preferred choice 20:49 – Delta's operational challenges and airline strategy 27:22 – Lufthansa 787 nose gear collapse explained 30:09 – Slack Community updates and Points Path benefits 31:00 – Denver Airport's long-awaited pedestrian tunnels 35:10 – Arizona Biltmore review and surviving Phoenix in 119° heat

Blunt Business welcomes Joe Bayern, the CEO of MM Brands to discuss how the cannabis industry is approaching a potential turning point as DOJ and DEA hearings conclude this July, with anticipation high for a move to Schedule 3 classification. This reclassification could eliminate 280E tax constraints, driving better profitability, while FDA validation of therapeutic benefits promises to reduce stigma and build consumer trust. Despite this momentum, the sector faces significant headwinds, specifically a critical shortage of experienced middle management and the ongoing difficulty of maintaining quality control and compliance amidst fragmented, state-specific regulations.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of MedAxiom HeartTalk, host Melanie Lawson, MS sits down with April Mann, MBA, CNMT, NCT, RT(N), MASNC, FSNMMI-TS, stakeholder engagement lead at GE HealthCare. Together, they discuss a collaborative two-part webinar series establishing shared cardiac PET services. Learn about operational, technical, and business case considerations for building a sustainable program. Expert insights will guide administrators and leadership through governance, accountability, and overcoming common challenges in shared service models.

Think playing it safe protects your CNC shop? It might be the most expensive decision you never made. In this episode of Talkin' Shop, Brandon Bombardo and Nick Peters break down how real business owners weigh risk against reward, and why the shops that grow are the ones willing to move before every question has an answer.   You will hear the questions every owner wrestles with. Should you finance or pay cash for that next machine? How do you know when it is time to add a second CNC? Is the "safe" choice to wait actually leaving work and profit on the table? Brandon and Nick answer real listener questions, then get into the part nobody talks about: the true cost of a decision goes way past the dollar amount on the invoice.   They break down the cost of time, the cost of lost opportunity, and the cost of the stress you pile on your team when you refuse to invest. They explain why the cheapest option is almost never the lowest cost option, and why standing still while your competitor automates is the biggest gamble of all.   If you own a shop, run a crew, or keep putting off a big decision, this one is for you. 00:00 - Why Every Business Decision Is Really a Risk Decision 04:33 - Finance vs. Cash for CNC Equipment: Why Financing Keeps Your Cash Working 07:17 - How to Know When It's Time to Add a Second CNC Machine 11:00 - Why Zero Risk Doesn't Exist: The Real Question Is Which Risk You Accept 13:47 - The Hidden Risk of Doing Nothing: Why Standing Still Costs More Than Investing 19:27 - The True Cost Beyond the Dollar: Time, Opportunity, Operational, and Emotional Cost 22:28 - Why ShopSabre Builds In-House Instead of Importing Frames From Overseas 35:43 - The Risk-to-Reward Formula: Weighing the Realistic Worst Case Against the Upside #CNC #ShopSabre #CNCBusiness #TalkinShop #CNCMachine #CNCRouter #PlasmaTable #FiberLaser #Manufacturing #SmallBusinessTips #BusinessRisk #MadeInUSA #CNCShop #Entrepreneurship   Hit like if this hit home, drop your biggest business-risk question in the comments, and subscribe so you never miss an episode of Talkin' Shop. Discover all our CNC machines and accessories: https://www.shopsabre.com/  Follow ShopSabre for daily updates, tutorials, and expert tips:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shopsabre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shopsabre Twitter/X: https://x.com/ShopSabreCNC  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shopsabre  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shopsabre-cnc/  Since 2000, ShopSabre CNC has delivered high-quality CNC routers, plasma cutters, and laser engraving machines built in the USA to businesses and hobbyists worldwide. Subscribe for more insights on CNC technology, project builds, and industry-leading machine performance.

Industrial Talk is onsite at Octave Live and talking to Bruce Chaplin, Vice President, Geospatial at Octave about "Operational efficiency through geospatial intelligence. The conversation highlights the importance of the Barcelona Cybersecurity Congress from November 3-5, 2023, and the Industrial Talk podcast with Scott Mackenzie. Bruce Chaplin, a 26-year veteran at Hexagon, discusses the evolution of geospatial technology, emphasizing its applications in industrial settings. He explains how geospatial intelligence integrates static and dynamic data to enhance operations, safety, and efficiency. Chaplin also touches on the use of lidar, 3D scans, and digital twins for real-time monitoring and decision-making. He encourages companies to start small with targeted geospatial solutions to address specific business problems. Outline Barcelona Cybersecurity Congress Announcement Scott introduces the Barcelona Cybersecurity Congress, emphasizing its importance for cybersecurity.The event is scheduled for November 3-5 in Barcelona, with a strong team from Farah organizing it.Scott highlights the opportunity to network with top cybersecurity professionals from around the world.Industrial Talk will be broadcasting live from the event, and Speaker 1 will be there to discuss cybersecurity with experts. Introduction to Industrial Talk Podcast Scott is described as a passionate industry professional focused on transferring innovations and trends.The podcast aims to celebrate industry professionals who solve problems, innovate, and collaborate.Scott thanks listeners for their support and introduces the first Octave Live event in Austin, Texas. Introduction of Bruce Chaplin and Octave Live Scott introduces Bruce Chaplin, a key figure at Octave, and mentions the importance of the Octave Live event.Bruce shares his positive experience at the conference, emphasizing new connections and the opportunity to tell the Octave story.Bruce provides a brief background on his 26-year tenure with Hexagon and his current role in sales for the geospatial business in North America.Speaker 1 and Bruce discuss the significant changes in technology and the reach of geospatial applications over the years. Geospatial Technology in Industrial Settings Bruce explains how geospatial technology can be applied in industrial settings, from mapping to monitoring construction projects.He highlights the importance of geospatial technology in operating facilities and transportation, including asset tracking and perimeter security.Bruce describes the dynamic nature of geospatial intelligence, which combines static and dynamic data to provide real-time insights.Scott and Bruce discuss the potential for geospatial technology to enhance operational efficiency and safety in industrial facilities. Use Cases and Deployment of Geospatial Solutions Bruce provides examples of how geospatial solutions can be deployed in specific industrial problems, such as managing contractors and optimizing maintenance procedures.He explains the importance of context-dependent solutions, tailored to different industries like defense and transportation.Bruce discusses the role of data analysis in geospatial solutions, including the use of lidar and other sensors to create digital twins and simulate outcomes.Speaker 1 and Bruce explore the potential for geospatial technology to enhance worker safety and efficiency in industrial settings. Future of Geospatial Technology Bruce predicts that geospatial technology will become more integrated into various business solutions, moving beyond specialized applications.He emphasizes the importance of contextualizing data to provide actionable insights and improve decision-making.Speaker 1 and Bruce discuss the potential for geospatial technology to drive innovation and enhance operational efficiency in industry.Bruce shares his contact information and encourages listeners to reach out to him on LinkedIn for further discussions. Conclusion and Call to Action Scott wraps up the conversation, highlighting the importance of connecting with industry professionals and telling their stories.He encourages listeners to visit the Industrial Talk website to connect with Bruce and other industry experts.Scott emphasizes the value of sharing information and building relationships within the industry to drive success.The podcast concludes with a reminder of the importance of innovation, collaboration, and storytelling in the industrial sector. If interested in being on the Industrial Talk show, simply contact us and let's have a quick conversation. Finally, get your exclusive free access to the Industrial Academy and a series on “Why You Need To Podcast” for Greater Success in 2026. All links designed for keeping you current in this rapidly changing Industrial Market. Learn! Grow! Enjoy! 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Mentor Sessions Ep. 082: Matt Odell and Matt Hill discuss AI model security risks, self-hosting infrastructure, open source vs frontier models, and Bitcoin's role in digital sovereignty in 2026.AI's most powerful models are being quietly locked away by governments — and the cheap API access you're building your business on is a subsidized trap with an expiration date. Matt Odell and Matt Hill join BTC Sessions to unpack what's really happening at the intersection of AI, open source sovereignty, and Bitcoin freedom tech in 2026.You'll learn why the frontier model subsidy era is ending and who gets wrecked when prices normalize, how Start9 runs an entire company on a $200/month plan (and why that won't last), what Odell thinks about the deepfake phishing attack that nearly fooled Matt Hill live on a Zoom call, and why the open source AI arms race may be humanity's last real shot at digital independence. You'll also see how the Start9 router and self-hosted security camera are the trojan horses that bring sovereignty tech to people who've never heard of Bitcoin.⏱️ Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:32 - AI model landscape and security risks2:15 - Start9 runs on $200 monthly Claude plan3:16 - AI subsidy trap and future pricing shock4:09 - Local inference versus frontier model tradeoffs7:32 - Odell on open source versus proprietary models9:28 - Why Anthropic and OpenAI withheld top models11:23 - Open source software and why control backfires13:36 - China's open source strategy in AI geopolitics18:47 - AI as intelligence of mass destruction risks21:26 - Regulation landscape in Canada UK and Australia27:01 - Operational security and AI-powered phishing threats27:44 - Deepfake Zoom attack that fooled Odell32:40 - Public key cryptography and verifiable identity39:02 - Signal messenger sovereignty case study43:55 - Do Bitcoiners lead digital sovereignty efforts45:05 - Relentless freedom fighters win revolutions55:42 - Drivers of Start9 adoption beyond Bitcoin nodes57:37 - AI as second reason for sovereign servers59:55 - Start9 sold Bitcoin to stockpile RAM1:06:16 - Start9 router for household sovereignty1:09:13 - Building the freedom router from first principles1:14:44 - AI as new interface replacing GUI era1:20:06 - Odell on open source compounding in Bitcoin1:25:56 - Tools to try PBC Maple Hermes LM Studio• Sovereign Sessions — AI, Privacy, and Bitcoin education: http://youtube.com/@SovereignSessions?sub_confirmation=1

This week, Jack Sharry talks with Jack Hannah, President & Chief Operating Officer at GeoWealth. Jack oversees the firm's operations, service, and both digital and investment product divisions. He is also fully dedicated to GeoWealth's strategic business initiatives, ensuring that the platform's capabilities evolve in line with their clients' unique needs.  Jack talks about what enables firms to grow and what holds them back. He discusses how operational efficiency can boost RIA growth without breaking their back office and how modern platforms are reshaping investment management. Jack also shares the importance of partnerships and how GeoWealth is pushing the boundaries of what a single client account can deliver. In this episode: (00:00) - Intro (01:09) - Jack's early career in RIA operations  (04:30) - Jack's transition from an RIA environment to GeoWealth  (05:35) - How GeoWealth helps advisors (07:02) - GeoWealth's value proposition and modern TAMP model  (08:44) - GeoWealth's platform capabilities and integrations  (10:42) - Why investors choose GeoWealth  (12:24) - What partnerships look like at GeoWealth  (15:51) - How GeoWealth expands its investment capabilities (19:11) - Jack's interests outside of work Quotes "We want to provide scale to an advisor's practice, no matter what shape or size they might be." ~ Jack Hannah "We want to meet these advisors or these firms right where they are. I know that's overused, but we really mean that." — Jack Hannah  "The investment management world is rapidly changing. We are on the cutting edge of what a UMA is and how it should actually work in a client account." ~ Jack Hannah Links  Jack Hannah on LinkedIn GeoWealth Connect with our hosts LifeYield Jack Sharry on LinkedIn Jack Sharry on Twitter Subscribe and stay in touch Apple Podcasts Spotify LinkedIn Twitter Facebook

How is Australia's defence industry accelerating innovation to keep pace with rapidly evolving threats, from autonomous drones through to directed energy weapons? In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, host Robert Dougherty is joined by Lee Kormany, executive vice president Electro Optic Systems Defence Systems Australia. The discussion builds on a recent $5.7 million contract announcement from the federal government that EOS Defence Systems will develop the R400 SLINGER counter-uncrewed aerial systems capability, under the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator's Mission Syracuse. The pair explores how EOS has adapted its remote weapon systems to address emerging aerial threats, the importance of rapid capability development and why collaboration between Defence, industry and academia is becoming increasingly critical to the sovereign industrial base. Kormany also examines how artificial intelligence, directed energy and software-enabled hardware are shaping the next generation of defence capabilities. She highlights the importance of practical innovation that delivers operational outcomes rather than simply demonstrating technological potential. The podcast conversation includes the following topics: How EOS transformed its R400 remote weapon station into an effective counter-drone capability through rapid engineering innovation. Why directed energy weapons and high-energy lasers are becoming increasingly important for modern defence operations. The need to accelerate capability development and deliver operational systems at the pace of evolving threats. The role of collaboration between Defence, industry and academia in developing sovereign Australian capability. How Australia's Defence Industry Development Strategy, AUKUS Pillar 2 and workforce initiatives are helping shape future defence innovation. The growing role of artificial intelligence, autonomy and software-defined systems in supporting faster and more informed military decision making. Finally, the conversation examines how sovereign manufacturing, export growth and practical engineering innovation are positioning Australian industry to deliver advanced defence capabilities at home while supporting international partners in an increasingly contested strategic environment. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect Spotlight team

Today, Justin sits down with Michael Walsh. Mike served in the US Navy for more than twenty-six years, most of it spent as a SEAL. He completed five tours of duty in Vietnam, including working on the Phoenix Program, running agents and targeting Viet Cong infrastructure. He also participated in the invasion of Grenada and was involved in Panama during the rein of Manuel Noriega. Mike spent years operating throughout Central and South America, Europe, and the Middle East. He's here discuss his career and the lessons he learned along the way, which he wrote about in his autobiography, first published in 1994. Connect with Mike: Check out the book, SEAL!: From Vietnam's Phoenix Program to Central America's Drug Wars, here. https://a.co/d/05Al9E8g Connect with Spycraft 101: Get Justin's latest book, Murder, Intrigue, and Conspiracy: Stories from the Cold War and Beyond, here. spycraft101.com IG: @spycraft101 Shop: shop.spycraft101.com Substack: spycraft101.substack.com Patreon: Spycraft 101 Find Justin's first book, Spyshots: Volume One, here. Check out Justin's second book, Covert Arms, here. Download the free eBook, The Clandestine Operative's Sidearm of Choice, here. Kruschiki The best surplus military goods delivered right to your door. Use code SPYCRAFT101 for 10% off! https://kruschiki.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

From Patient Access to AI: Solving Cardiology's Biggest Operational Challenges Host Jenna Hagan, vice president of revenue cycle management national sales at NextGen Healthcare, chats with Nicole Knight, executive vice president of revenue cycle solutions and care transformation for MedAxiom, and Dr. Daniel Tarditi, a non-invasive clinical cardiologist, partner, and chief operating officer of The Heart House, about what it takes for cardiovascular organizations to keep pace with rising demand. They discuss why access challenges cannot be solved by asking already-stretched teams to do more, and how practices can rethink care teams, strengthen front-end revenue cycle processes, and use data to make better decisions. Nicole and Dr. Tarditi also share where AI can help when it is built into the workflow, guided by strong governance, and tied to problems that matter for patients, providers, and staff. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

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Do not wait for the market to expose your broken systems. Break them yourself first. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex breaks down the operational audit and why stress-testing your own business can protect your clients, reputation, and long-term growth. Let's be real… If your onboarding process depends on memory… If your fulfillment relies on manual steps… If your support response is inconsistent… And if your systems only work at low volume… You are not ready to scale. You are waiting for a breakdown. In this episode, you'll learn: Why systems that worked at one level may break at the next How hidden friction can destroy client retention Why you need to become your own worst customer How stress-testing your systems creates stronger infrastructure and smoother growth The truth is simple: Growth exposes weakness. More clients expose broken processes. More volume exposes sloppy handoffs. More pressure exposes every missing checklist. High-level operators do not wait for a crisis to reveal the cracks. They audit early. They test the funnel. They submit the support ticket. They overload the process. They hunt for friction before the client ever feels it. Because when you break the system yourself… You can fix it before the market punishes you. Run the audit. Stress test the operation. Fix the leaks. And keep leveling up. Your Network is your NETWORTH! Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQLinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024 Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur? Check out one of my companies below to see if we can help you: www.CashSwipe.com FREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold - The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Respect is one of the most powerful operational standards a leader can establish. In this episode, learn how consistent respect shapes culture, strengthens trust, improves performance, and creates organizations where people do their best work every day.Host: Paul FalavolitoConnect with me on your favorite platform: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Substack, BlueSky, Threads, LinkTree, YouTubeView my website for free leadership resources and exclusive merchandise: www.paulfalavolito.comBooks by Paul FalavolitoThe 7 Minute Leadership® Handbook: bit.ly/48J8zFGThe Leadership Academy: https://bit.ly/4lnT1PfThe 7 Minute Leadership® Survival Guide: https://bit.ly/4ij0g8yThe Leader's Book of Secrets: http://bit.ly/4oeGzCI

These sources examine the critical operational, security, and regulatory challenges inherent in deploying modern artificial intelligence. Expert analyses advocate for human-in-the-loop oversight to prevent autonomous errors and suggest technical abstraction layers to mitigate the financial risks of vendor lock-in. Organizations must also navigate shadow AI, where employees use unauthorized tools that can lead to significant data leaks. To maintain long-term accuracy, researchers emphasize the necessity of automated monitoring to detect model drift in shifting data environments. Furthermore, global frameworks like the OECD classification provide a structured method for evaluating these systems across dimensions such as human rights and economic impact. Together, the texts offer a comprehensive guide for managing the lifecycle and governance of enterprise AI.

Matt Faircloth talks to JD Gray as he reveals how owning every piece of the puzzle, from land to title, turbocharged his business to multi-million-dollar success. Imagine turning your real estate ventures into a high-efficiency machine that controls costs, expedites deals, and streamlines operations seamlessly. JD Gray, a pioneering developer and investor in Arkansas, shares how he scaled a fix-and-flip empire alongside land development and full vertical integration, all while maintaining remarkable agility. Whether it's for land, new builds, or flips, JD's approach is a masterclass in operational efficiency, standardized processes, and strategic vendor partnerships that cut costs and boost profitability. JD Gray Co-Owner and Chief Strategy Officer of Pro Land Title Based in: Conway, Arkansas Where to find them: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdgraycra http://prolandtitle.com/ Book your free demo today at bill.com/bestever and get a $100 Amazon gift card. Visit https://malabarhillcapital.com/ for more info. Podcast production done by⁠ ⁠Outlier Audio⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us Fan MailThis week on the Talking Pools Podcast, Rudy breaks down two major stories making waves across the pool industry.First, a new case before the Minnesota Supreme Court could redefine what happens when homeowners rent out their backyard swimming pools through apps like Swimpley. If a residential pool becomes a commercial business, should it be regulated like a public pool? Rudy explores what that could mean for homeowners, service companies, builders, health departments, insurance carriers, and pool professionals across the country.Then, the episode shifts to the continuing investigation surrounding the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Following the Independence Day celebrations, crews drained the basin to begin inspecting the widely discussed coating failure. Rudy separates documented facts from speculation and explains why engineering investigations require evidence—not opinions.Drawing on more than three decades of troubleshooting complex pool failures, Rudy examines the publicly available documentation, discusses coating systems, adhesion failures, ASTM testing standards, moisture considerations, recoat windows, and why forensic analysis—not politics—will ultimately determine what happened.If you're tired of hot takes and looking for a technical, evidence-based discussion, this episode delivers exactly that.In This Episode Minnesota Supreme Court hears the Swimpley backyard pool case  When does a residential swimming pool become a public pool?  Operational challenges for pool service professionals  The future of pool-sharing platforms  Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool investigation update  Why the pool was drained after Independence Day  Separating documented facts from online speculation  Understanding coating systems and polyurea applications  Adhesive vs. cohesive vs. substrate failures  ASTM adhesion and moisture testing standards  Why recoat windows matter  Surface preparation and concrete moisture considerations  Green water, algae, and what it does—and doesn't—prove  Why investigations begin by eliminating theories, not proving them  Lessons the entire pool industry can learn from a high-profile failure Key TakeawayGood investigations don't begin with conclusions. They begin with evidence.Whether it's a backyard pool operating as a business or one of America's most recognizable reflecting pools, the same principles apply: collect the facts, test the evidence, challenge assumptions, and let the data tell the story. Support the showThank you so much for listening! You can find us on social media:FacebookInstagramTik TokEmail us: talkingpools@gmail.com

Finger-pointing is often a sign that team members do not have clear ownership of essential practice responsibilities. In this episode, Kirk Behrendt speaks with Charlene Marques, an ACT Dental coach, about using a function accountability chart to clarify roles, establish measurable accountability, and prevent important tasks from slipping through the cracks. You will learn how consistent reporting, scorecards, and one-on-one feedback can reduce conflict and help team members understand how to succeed in their roles. To create clearer ownership throughout your practice, listen to Episode 1071 of The Best Practices Show!Main Takeaways:Finger-pointing is usually a symptom of unclear ownership and accountability.A lack of clarity can cause missed follow-ups, aging insurance claims, unsigned treatment plans, ordering mistakes, and scheduling problems.Leaders often respond to unclear accountability by fixing problems themselves, double-checking work, and micromanaging team members.A function accountability chart defines the practice's major functions, the seats within each function, and the responsibilities assigned to each seat.The responsibilities of each seat should be defined before assigning a person to that seat.Scorecards and key performance indicators help teams identify whether a function is on track or off track.Regular one-on-one conversations provide timely feedback and allow leaders to coach team members throughout the year.Snippets:00:00 Intro02:00 Finger-pointing is a symptom of unclear ownership and accountability.04:17 Common language that reveals an ownership gap.05:00 Operational problems caused by unclear responsibilities.06:10 How practice leaders become fixers and micromanagers.08:21 The purpose of a function accountability chart.09:44 Why the person should be assigned to the seat last.11:00 Creating a consistent rhythm of reporting and feedback.12:00 Using a 90-day scorecard to track functional health.13:47 Tracking insurance aging and outstanding claims.15:24 Why annual performance reviews do not provide enough feedback.16:34 Structuring regular one-on-one check-ins.18:18 How consistent meetings build trust and develop leaders.19:24 Three requirements for reducing finger-pointing.20:21 Function accountability chart and scorecard resources.Guest Bio/Guest Resources:With over 20 years of experience in the administrative side of dentistry, Charlene has become a trusted coach and partner for dental practices looking to reach their full potential. Throughout her career, she has had the privilege of helping many dentists turn their visions into reality, creating streamlined systems and protocols that empower both the practice and its team. There is nothing more rewarding than seeing the success of a practice as it grows and thrives through thoughtful planning and execution.Outside of work, Charlene enjoys quality time with her husband and their two rescue pets - Ruby, a sweet cat and Harley, a loyal dog. She also cherishes visits to sunny Florida where she spends time with her sister and niece, making the most of family moments whenever possible.With a passion for helping others achieve their goals, Charlene is dedicated to providing exceptional guidance and support to dental practices, ensuring their success for years to come.More Helpful Links for a Better Practice & a Better Life:The Best Practices Show: https://www.actdental.com/podcast/Best Practices Association: https://www.actdental.com/bpaUpcoming Events & Workshops: https://www.actdental.com/events/Smile Source: https://www.smilesource.com/Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.comSubscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.comgina@actdental.comFree resources: https://www.actdental.com/free-resources/

The dominant structural shift examined is the erosion of channel-driven value creation in AI offerings, marked by the rapid commoditization of resold AI technologies and a pivot toward consumption-based pricing models. Microsoft Copilot is cited as the most commonly resold AI product by MSPs, with market data showing that 84% of productized AI services among “AI forward” firms rely on this single vendor. The resulting model accelerates value capture at the vendor level, narrowing room for differentiated service or margin at the partner level. This consolidation pressures MSPs to shift from traditional product resale to enablement and operational integration or risk disintermediation. The primary development highlighted is the widespread lack of substantive AI go-to-market offerings among MSPs. According to analyzed web positioning data, 61% of MSPs do not mention AI offerings on their sites, and among those that do, the majority use vague or unscoped “AI solutions” language without concrete services behind them. Only a small subset offers named, productized AI services. Of these, the overwhelming reliance on Microsoft Copilot underscores a lack of channel-developed solutions and points to a market structure where vendors, rather than partners, capture much of the economic value. Supporting developments reinforce both the risk and inertia present within the channel. Ryan Morris outlines that true differentiation will require MSPs to develop packaged offerings around governance, financial controls, and vertical-specific business outcomes, yet early market activity shows little movement in these directions. The discussion emphasizes the potential for cost overrun through uncontrolled AI consumption, echoing past cycles from telecommunications to cloud. Efforts by large vendors to staff direct AI engineering resources are framed as a threat only to the top enterprise tier, with the bulk of SMB delivery left to service providers—albeit within a model now driven heavily by consumption volume and efficiency calculations. Operational implications for MSPs and IT leaders include increased pricing pressure and possible margin erosion as customers optimize consumption and as vendors streamline direct monetization of AI. There is a growing need for internal and customer-facing governance structures to manage data use, financial exposure, and compliance. Channel partners that limit themselves to product resale risk commoditization, while those able to package and deliver business-integrated AI services may find more durable value. The episode underscores the urgency for MSPs to clarify and productize their AI engagement—not simply as a differentiator, but as a defensive strategy against margin compression and vendor dependency.

Introduction What happens to a $114 billion market when six people head toward retirement for every one person coming in behind them? That is the question hanging over the MGA channel, and it sits at the center of Vertafore's 2026 MGA Workforce and Technology Report. Josh Hollander sits down with Emily McGinn, who runs Vertafore's MGA & Wholesale business unit, to dig into what a survey of nearly 200 MGA leaders says about succession, operational discipline, and where AI is already paying for itself. Guest Bio Emily McGinn is SVP & General Manager of the MGA & Wholesale business unit at Vertafore, one of the largest insurance technology providers in North America, where she runs product development, professional services, and customer service for the segment. She came to insurance nine months ago from telecom and technology operations leadership at Zayo, Lumen, and Windstream, which gives her an outsider's read on an industry that keeps its people for decades. Key Topics -The demographic cliff - 67% of the MGA workforce is 44 or older, only 4% is under 28, and the ratio of workers 55-plus to workers under 25 runs about six to one. -What walks out the door first - Carrier and agency relationships built over three or four decades, plus underwriting judgment that has seen full market cycles, are the things technology cannot replace. -Growth is moderating, and it changes the playbook - MGA premium growth has cooled from double digits to single digits, so premium volume alone no longer covers for thin operational discipline. -Operational excellence is now a carrier mandate - Carriers are demanding clean data, real governance, and bordereau reporting that ties out, and they are choosing MGA partners accordingly. -Where AI pays for itself today - Vertafore's email ingestion agent reads unstructured submissions and fills the application automatically, turning 20 minutes of data entry into a three-minute review. -Tech-first MGAs are table stakes, not a threat - The startups are pushing everyone to move faster, but the winners still need the industry foundation first and the technology on top. 2026 as the adoption inflection - 21% of surveyed MGAs use AI today and 50% plan to adopt soon, and Emily believes those numbers were already stale within months of the survey. Notable Quotes "The ratio is about six people 55-plus to one person under 25." "It used to take you twenty minutes to read these PDFs and data-entry this all in. Now it takes seconds. You review it in three minutes to make sure it's right and move on." "If you just start with the technology, you're probably not going to win." "The MGAs that didn't make it, it was often a data issue. They lost the carrier's trust." Resources Guest: Vertafore: https://www.vertafore.com/ Emily McGinn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-dempsey-mcginn/ Host & Organization: Joshua R. Hollander on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuarhollander/ Horton International (USA): https://www.horton-usa.com/ Insurtech Leadership Podcast (LinkedIn Showcase): https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/insurtech-leadership-show Subscribe & Review If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe on your favorite platform and leave a review. The Insurtech Leadership Podcast is available on YouTube, Podbean, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.

For most of 2026, the story at the Waha hub in West Texas was a grim one of negative pricing, with Permian producers paying offtakers to clear out their natural gas. The narrative flipped in mid-June when Kinder Morgan's Gulf Coast Express Pipeline expansion came online, propelling prices back to positive territory. As the market balances the first in what is expected to be a massive wave of pipeline capacity additions against an evolving, gassier production mix, the big question remains: Has the notorious Permian boom-and-bust cycle finally met its match? In this episode of Hub & Flow, NGI sits down with East Daley Analytics Senior Director Jack Weixel to unpack the structural shifts redefining West Texas energy infrastructure. The conversation covers how systems, such as the Blackcomb and Matterhorn Express pipelines, are extending Waha's fuse, why skyrocketing data center demand and LNG expansions mean producers are suddenly “playing with house money,” and how a lack of storage infrastructure could still trigger regional operational chaos during a major Gulf Coast storm.

Lowell Baron and Brandon Sedloff trace the evolution of Brookfield's real estate business from a small balance sheet investor into a global platform managing roughly $300 billion in assets. Baron shares how he joined what was then called Brascan in 2005 with fewer than twenty people on the real estate team, initially working on a modest credit fund while the firm owned just a stake in an office company. He explains how the decision to avoid overheated deals in 2006 and 2007 positioned Brookfield to capitalize on opportunities after the global financial crisis, eventually launching the consortium model in 2009 that became the foundation for committed funds starting in 2012. They discuss: - Why Brookfield built operating platforms with 30,000 employees instead of relying on third-party operators - How the firm expanded methodically across property types and geographies, including a ten-year process to enter India - The bifurcation in office markets and why Class A space in major cities now faces supply constraints - How diversifying across housing sub-sectors from student housing to senior living reduces risk while improving returns - The role of AI in creating operational efficiencies and unlocking predictive insights from Brookfield's proprietary data This episode on The Distribution offers insight into how scale, operational depth, and patient capital can coexist in a single platform when grown deliberately over decades. Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:02:46) - Journey from law to banking (00:04:18) - Cold calling your way into real estate (00:10:24) - Joining Brookfield in 2005 (00:16:08) - Brookfield's transformation from balance sheet to investment manager (00:20:18) - Discipline during the 2006-2007 boom (00:22:11) - Geographic and sector expansion (00:25:12) - The 2009 consortium and the first committed fund (00:29:17) - Brookfield's scale today (00:32:44) - Operating expertise at scale (00:43:27) - Housing strategy across the continuum (00:48:18) - AI and the future of real estate (00:52:00) - The office market bifurcation (00:56:26) - Leadership philosophy and people development Links: Lowell on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lowell-baron-23146913/ Brookfield - https://www.brookfield.com/ Brandon Sedloff on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonsedloff/ Juniper Square - https://www.junipersquare.com/

How can artificial intelligence move from hype to real business impact? In this episode, Ken McLoud, Founder of Laconic Tech, LLC, shares actionable strategies for using AI to solve operational challenges, boost efficiency, and create lasting competitive advantages. Ken specializes in helping startups, agencies, and established companies harness AI and custom software to streamline workflows, optimize performance, and scale intelligently. His approach emphasizes practical implementation, measurable results, and seamless integration with existing business systems. In this conversation, we explore: ·       The three key areas of business operations where AI delivers real impact. ·       How to use AI as a growth-enhancing tool rather than a disruption. ·       Strategies for businesses constrained by demand, supply, or scaling challenges. ·       How to future-proof your organization with cutting-edge AI technology. Whether you're running a startup, leading an agency, or managing an established company, this episode provides actionable insights to turn AI into a true business advantage. Learn more about Ken McLoud and Laconic Tech here. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/38oMlMr  Keep up with Ken McLoud socials here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laconic_tech/ 

The return of "What About?" Wednesdays! Text us your questions for apologist and pastor Robby Lashua!Today:Harvard biologist Ernst Mayr said the quiet part out loud.In 1999, Mayr gave a lecture titled "Darwin's Influence on Modern Thought" and in this lecture he indicated what had only been suspected previously:  that Darwinists believe that there is no corner of creation, no school of thought, aspect of culture, or pursuit of science to which Darwinian evolutionary theory cannot be made applicable.That's not even the shocking part.Mayr went on to suggest that to accommodate this general applicability, we needed to recognize that the science of chemistry and physics is not the same science as that of evolutionary biology.  What?In today's Kingdom Culture Conversation, author and Biblical creationist Russ Miller yanks back the curtain and reveals the endgame of Darwinists.Background:In the summer of 2016, the annual Crusaders Charge into Summer Reading campaign introduced us to Russ Miller, a storied and established Biblical creationist who lives, believe it or not, off-the-grid in a crater in northern Arizona.  If that were not crazy enough, during that summer, Miller introduced us to his book, "The Cost", and he made two audacious claims.First, Russ Miller claimed that the universe and all of creation was established by God in six 24-hour days, less than 10,000 years ago.  He claimed he had scientific and scriptural evidence to back up his claims.Second, Miller claimed that if our nation continued to deny God the creator and the concept of "Imago Dei" -- that we are created in the image and likeness of God, on purpose, and for a purpose -- our culture would go into a freefall, losing all concept of right and wrong, falling into chaos and disorder.Now, ten years later, Russ Miller is back and his warnings and worries have exploded into reality.  Our country and our culture are mired in confusion about truth, gender, marriage, race, identity, spirituality, and more.We are paying what Miller called "The Cost" of losing track of who we are and whose we are.Miller's latest book is "Consider the Cost" -- an updated and expanded version of "The Cost" that is available at no cost in the three offices of Northwest Christian School -- and his message remains the same:  we must understand that we were created by God on purpose -- we are not biochemical happenstance -- and we were created for a purpose.  We are loved and valued.  The truth is knowable.  We have a reason.  We have a mission.This summer, we're going deep into creationism.  We are going to spend time with audacious individuals who believe in Young Earth, Old Earth, Theistic Evolution, Geocentricity, and, yes, a Flat Earth.  Our journey will be anchored in God's word as we enjoy some pretty amazing conversations.But, at the end of the day, diverse positions aside, every moment and every word of the KingdomCultureConversations.com episodes that we will hear this summer (between May 11th and September 28th) will be rooted in one truth:  You were created on purpose and for a purpose.To learn more about Russ Miller and his organization, "Creation and Evolution Science Ministries", please follow this link. "Kingdom Culture Conversations" is a podcast created by Northwest Christian School in Phoenix, Arizona.For more information on Northwest Christian School, visit:  https://www.ncsaz.org/To reach out to Geoff Brown, please email gbrown@ncsaz.org or you can reach him by cell phone:  (623)225-5573.

GAME CHANGER: LEADING EDGE MATERIALS GRANTED 25-YEAR MINING LEASE FOR NORRA KÄRR HEAVY RARE EARTH ELEMENTS PROJECTOBS: ett överklagande av regeringens beslut påverkar inte bolagets övriga tillståndssökande. Bolaget har nu ett papper på rätten att utveckla fyndigheten och gå vidare till nästa steg. En rättstvist mellan två utomstående parter har inget med LEMSE att göra förrän eventuellt regeringen har förlorat en tvist.The next step is securing an environmental permit. The environmental application is likely to be submitted within 9 months, and the permit could be granted within a year from that.Four years from now we could see the first Dysprosium shipped to clients craving the material for making strong and small electrical motors for vehicles and robots. Lemse should in that case be able to quickly ramp its annual EBITDA to at least 200m USD (which should be compared to the current total market cap of just 70m).Swedish exploitation permit approval validates project economic viability and establishes a critical foundation for European rare earths.Exploitation permit milestone achievedGovernment approval secures 25 years of development rights. This legal milestone validates the project economic case and serves as a major de-risking event.Operational and regulatory strategyPermitting requires extensive environmental documentation despite existing government endorsements. The company will now pursue environmental permits while focusing on site design and supply chain integration.Strategic market and production goalsProduction targets include significant annual dysprosium and terbium output to support European industry. Future focus involves securing offtake agreements and non-dilutive financing to bridge valuation gaps.

On Today's Show: To Support And Subscribe: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/A full operational update of all fires across the nation. Colorado fires expect extreme fire behavior again today. Red flag conditions continue across much of the Region. Progress is being made on most of the fires across Utah and the Southwest. A breakdown of year-to-date wildfire numbers in Utah compared to last year. Less fire, more acres. New Mexico reports the warmest start to a year ever on record. The Transportation Safety Board provided an update on the cause of the wildfire aviation accident in Canada.New study on what keeps people from evacuating a wildfire zone, and overall preparedness.I have been looking for fundraisers for the three firefighters killed on the Knowles Fire in Colorado. Two are available for Emily Barker and Nicholas Hutcherson, and I am still looking to see if there is another for Sydney Watson or the two others injured. Emily Barker FundraiserNicholas Hutcherson FundraiserTHE HOTSHOT WAKE UP — Thank you to all of our paid subscribers. Your support allows us to donate generously to firefighter charities and supports all of our content. You also receive all of our article archives, more podcast episodes, Monday morning workouts, and also entered into our giveaways, plus more.

Send us Fan MailThe Defence Chiefs song - I'm Deluded and I'll Never QuitRussia's raising the stakes, risks crossing the line,Most dangerous time in my thirty-five-year grind.I warned them of a £28 billion hole in the ground,But here comes the DIP with fifteen — and I'll sign it down.Day-to-day funding's squeezed till the training runs dry,We'll dial back the ops, watch readiness say goodbye.I know we can't do the job with this budget so thin,But the uniform's comfy and the pension kicks in.[Chorus]I'm deluded and I'll never quit!Accepting the plan though I know it's bullshit.I could speak truth to power, walk out with my pride,But I like the position and the stars on my side.No moral courage, just comfortable lies,I'm deluded and I'll never quit — watch the forces die![Verse 2]Future tech? They say the plan fails on that score,Too much on old ships while the cutting edge is poor.I wrote to the PM, met the chiefs in the room,Expressed “deep concerns” — then swallowed the doom.Healey resigned, Carns walked, they had the spine I lack,I stay in the chair and pat the government's back.Longer conflicts coming, we're not ready at all,But I'll toast the DIP at the next NATO ball.[Verse 3]I know the men and women deserve better gear and drills,Operational pressure building, breaking iron wills.Unaffordable plan that can't be delivered right,But criticising ministers? That wouldn't be polite.They call my warnings dramatic, overblown and loud,I nod and agree — blend back into the crowd.Deluded by the title, the briefings, the power,I'll ride this sinking ship till my final hour.[Bridge – spoken/sung slower, bitter]Russia probing the skies… threats growing every day…I could fight for the funding that keeps us from decay…But why rock the boat when the perks are so fine?Moral courage is messy — I'll just fall in line.[Final Chorus – louder, mocking]I'm deluded and I'll never quit!Accepting the plan though I know it's bullshit.I could speak truth to power, walk out with my pride,But I like the position and the stars on my side.No moral courage, just comfortable lies,I'm deluded and I'll never quit…God save the forces… while I save my career!

Getting on shelf is not the win. Staying there is the business.  Rose Hamilton, CEO of Compass Rose Ventures and co-host of The Story of a Brand Show, sits down with Michael Marquis, CEO of Raw Sugar, for a masterclass in what retail really reveals about a brand.  With more than 20,000 doors across Target, Walmart, CVS, Walgreens, Meijer, Sally Beauty, Amazon, and DTC, Raw Sugar is one of the most compelling case studies in mass retail execution in the clean personal care space today. * Clean personal care at mass retail prices is not a tagline. It is an operating model. Raw Sugar launched as a Target exclusive with a deceptively simple belief: clean personal care should not cost more than conventional personal care. That mission drove every formula, fragrance, packaging, and supply chain decision the brand has ever made. * Operational execution comes before brand strategy. The first thing any retailer watches is whether you can supply product on time, in full, at consistent quality. Michael is direct: the worst thing a brand can do is win the shelf and then fail to fill it. * Retail compresses the truth. In DTC you can retarget, rewrite the landing page, and buy yourself more time. In retail the shelf does not care how hard you worked. The consumer either gets it in seconds or they don't. And the weekly scorecards come fast. * A restage is a consumer trust event, not a design project. When Raw Sugar evolved its packaging, the team knew that loyal consumers needed to recognize the brand, understand the change, and feel reassured rather than disrupted. Getting that choreography right is one of the most underestimated challenges in brand building. * Do not go too big too fast. Michael's sharpest advice for any founder heading into retail: hold back on the temptation to chase doors and scale before the brand is fully baked. Place is part of brand positioning. Make sure the channel is a logical extension of what the brand actually stands for. Join us in listening to this episode for one of the most practically useful retail conversations the show has ever produced. Rose and Michael cover shelf clarity, velocity, brand restaging, omnichannel discipline, and what it really takes to compete against the giants without acting like a smaller version of one. Whether you are already in retail or working hard to get there, this conversation will change how you think about the channel.  For more on Raw Sugar visit: https://rawsugarliving.com/ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave The Story of a Brand Show a rating and review.  Plus, don't forget to follow us on Apple and Spotify.  Your support helps us bring you more content like this!

In this episode of the Passive House Podcast, Jay Fox talks with Mikhail Haramati, NRDC's state industrial decarbonization lead, about her path from California energy efficiency programs and policy work at UC Berkeley and LBNL, through the California Energy Commission and NYSERDA, to her current focus on embodied carbon in building materials.They discuss the scale of the problem (cement and concrete alone account for about 8% of global emissions) and state-level policy momentum like Buy Clean initiatives and New York's Executive Order 22, which mandates EPDs and sets GWP limits for key materials. The conversation covers pathways to decarbonization—reuse and deconstruction, steel's reliance on recycled scrap and hydrogen-ready direct reduced iron, lower-clinker concrete mixes and SCMs, and mass timber—along with practical first steps for designers and policymakers: better data, smarter specs, and the right incentives and financing tools.https://www.nrdc.org/bio/mikhail-haramatihttps://collective.reimaginebuildings.comhttps://www.nyserda.ny.gov/Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and to stay abreast of our latest programming, visit passivehouseaccelerator.com. And please join us at one of our Passive House Accelerator LIVE! zoom gatherings on Wednesdays.

Most physicians ask, “What business should I start?” But the better first question is: Where is the money I've already earned but haven't captured?  In this solo episode of Bootstrap MD, Dr. Mike Woo-Ming walks through the concept of hidden revenue and shares five practical places where opportunities are hiding in plain sight. He demonstrates how AI can help spot patterns, reactivate old leads, monetize existing content, fix leaky offers, and plug operational gaps, turning overlooked assets into real income. He discussed: Why physicians generate great ideas but fail to follow up on existing opportunities Defining and finding “hidden revenue” in your current practice Using AI to analyze patient questions, leads, content, offers, and operations The power of patterns in patient inquiries and complaints Turning old content into monetizable offers Fixing leaks in current offers and pricing Operational follow-up systems that prevent revenue loss Three Actionable Takeaways: Hidden revenue is already in your world: You don't need a new idea, you need better visibility into the opportunities sitting in your inbox, patient questions, content, and operations. AI excels at spotting patterns: Feed it aggregated data (never PHI) to identify cash-pay services, group programs, follow-up sequences, and offer improvements. Start small and act today: Reply to that one old “tell me more” email, pick one of the five areas, and use AI to generate immediate next steps. Small consistent actions compound into significant revenue. About the Show: Bootstrap MD is the ultimate podcast for physician entrepreneurs looking to escape traditional healthcare and control their financial futures. Hosted by Dr. Mike Woo-Ming, a successful physician, entrepreneur, and investor, the show delivers actionable insights on starting businesses, creating passive income, and navigating healthcare entrepreneurship. Featuring interviews with industry leaders, physicians, and experts in telemedicine and digital health, it's your guide to building a profitable, fulfilling career.  Tune in weekly at  http://bootstrapmd.com  About the Host: Dr. Mike Woo-Ming has over 20 years of experience as a physician entrepreneur. He's built and sold multiple seven-figure companies and now leads Executive Medical, a group of clinics specializing in age management and aesthetics. Through BootstrapMD, he mentors physicians in business, content creation, and autonomy. Let's Connect: www.https://www.bootstrapmd.com Want to start a podcast? Check out the Doctor Podcast Network! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The crew chat about their experiences on the Partner Preview server, we give away a nomad to a lucky live listener with thanks to Frontier, and we find out what you're looking forward to!Links:Patch Notes - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-operations-update-notes.648012/THE GREATEST SPACE SIM?” by Scott Gust - https://youtu.be/NqVdLCzSv94“Solo Hard Operation: Terminal Prosecution” by Alswulf - https://youtu.be/jrnRzhlzu7Q“Operations Preview - Biohazard Takedown Solo Run!” by Commander Exorcist - https://youtu.be/8ELjBMB1YswCmdr Lysander666's year on one planet - https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/1ugfowd/a_555day_calendar_as_nahla_tracker_moves_to_v10/The Nahla Tracker - https://lysander666.github.io/nahla-tracker/index.html“Galactic activity tracker” by ZaGRAmY - https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/1ujcic8/galactic_activity_viwer/“System Signals” by Canonn/LCU - https://signals.canonn.tech/index.html?system=Gria%20Drye%20YG-S%20d5-92#body-1

Refining workflows and checklists cannot solve every foundational business hurdle. In this episode, Brian Thompson explores why a focus on optimization often leads to the avoidance of deeper personal and operational challenges, and what actually builds true resilience over the long term. Brian opens up about navigating a profound capacity problem during a period of intense personal transition and business growth. If you have ever felt exhausted despite having a perfectly organized schedule, this episode explains why the solution often requires subtraction.   In this episode you will learn: The distinct difference between productivity and emotional capacity How optimization can become a subconscious shield against discomfort Why relying on new tools and artificial intelligence can create a trap of treating every challenge as a productivity flaw The relationship between constant achievement and survival strategies within the LGBTQ community Why choosing to simplify a business requires more courage than choosing to optimize it A simple three-question exercise to help evaluate where your business needs simplification   True business health centers on alignment, authenticity, and recognizing human limits. Operational clarity comes from the courage to subtract, allowing you to let go of projects that are good but unnecessary. Whether you are facing burnout or looking to streamline your daily obligations, this episode offers a grounded and honest look at the human side of entrepreneurship and the practical steps that help you build a sustainable life.   Resources + Links Newsletter Sign Up Follow Brian Thompson Online: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, Forbes Follow & review the podcast: on Spotify and Apple Podcasts   About Brian and the Mission Driven Business Podcast Brian Thompson, JD/CFP®, is a tax attorney and Certified Financial Planner® who specializes in providing comprehensive financial planning to LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs who run mission-driven businesses. The Mission Driven Business podcast was born out of his passion for helping social entrepreneurs create businesses with purpose and profit. On the podcast, Brian talks with diverse entrepreneurs and the people who support them. Listeners hear stories of experiences, strength, and hope and get practical advice to help them build businesses that might just change the world, too.

Most technology entrepreneurs spend months refining code, building products, and solving technical challenges. Yet a strong Startup Legal Foundation is often the difference between building a sustainable company and creating a future legal problem. In this conversation with attorney and former Johnson & Johnson Assistant General Counsel Phil Crowley, the discussion focused on a reality many developers overlook: businesses rarely fail because of technology alone. Often, the problems emerge from legal structures, ownership disputes, contracts, intellectual property protection, and decisions made long before revenue arrives. Who Is Phil Crowley? Phil Crowley is the Founder and Managing Partner of Crowley Law LLC. Before launching his own practice, he spent approximately three decades as Assistant General Counsel at Johnson & Johnson, working closely with business leaders, innovators, and technology-focused organizations. His background is particularly unique because he began his professional career as a research physicist before transitioning into law. That combination enables him to bridge the communication gap that often exists between technical founders and legal professionals. Crowley now focuses on helping technology entrepreneurs commercialize innovation while avoiding common legal mistakes that can derail growth. Follow Phil on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philcrowleynjny/ Why a Startup Legal Foundation Matters Before Revenue Many founders treat legal work as something to address after customers arrive. That approach creates risk. The reality is that every startup begins making legal decisions from day one: Who owns the intellectual property? How is ownership divided? What happens if a founder leaves? Who can sign contracts? How are contractors handled? What entity owns the software? These decisions influence future funding opportunities, acquisitions, and partnerships. A company can have a brilliant product and still become difficult to invest in if ownership questions remain unresolved. Investors often evaluate risk before opportunity. Legal uncertainty increases risk immediately. Startup Legal Foundation and Founder Agreements One of the strongest themes from the discussion was the importance of written agreements between founders. Many startups begin as conversations between friends. The problem is that friendships and business responsibilities rarely remain static. As companies grow: People relocate Career priorities change Family responsibilities increase Contributions become uneven Without written agreements, disagreements become emotional instead of objective. A founder who contributed heavily during the early stages may feel entitled to ongoing ownership. Another founder may feel burdened by carrying the company forward. Neither perspective is necessarily wrong. The issue is that expectations were never documented. A well-designed founder agreement creates clarity before conflict exists. Startup Legal Foundation Creates Predictability When ownership structures are documented early: Expectations become visible Responsibilities become clear Future disputes become easier to resolve Investors gain confidence This isn't about preparing for failure. It's about preparing for growth. Protecting Intellectual Property Before It Becomes Valuable Many technical founders assume intellectual property protection can wait until revenue arrives. Crowley highlighted why this assumption creates problems. Software, inventions, processes, algorithms, and technical innovations often represent the most valuable assets inside a startup. Yet ownership can become surprisingly complicated. Questions emerge, such as: Did a contractor build part of the system? Was university research involved? Did a founder create code before the company existed? Was confidential information publicly disclosed? These situations can weaken ownership claims. For technology companies, intellectual property isn't simply a legal asset. It becomes the foundation of company value. If ownership is unclear, the company's market value may decrease significantly, regardless of product quality. Startup Legal Foundation Requires the Right Legal Partner Another important takeaway was Crowley's perspective on choosing legal counsel. Many entrepreneurs focus solely on finding a lawyer. The better objective is finding a lawyer who understands the business. The best legal advisors don't simply explain laws. They help founders understand consequences. That distinction matters. A lawyer who understands startup operations can help founders evaluate: Entity selection Ownership structures Investor agreements Commercial contracts Growth risks The relationship becomes strategic rather than transactional. Startup Legal Foundation Benefits from Industry Specialists Not all legal expertise is interchangeable. A lawyer specializing in technology startups understands issues that general practitioners may rarely encounter. That specialization often leads to: Better guidance Faster solutions Lower long-term costs Stronger protection The goal isn't finding the biggest law firm. It's finding the right expertise. Ask other founders which legal professionals they trust. Personal recommendations often outperform online searches. Learning from Accelerators and Startup Networks Crowley also emphasized the value of startup accelerators and mentorship programs. Many founders assume they must figure everything out themselves. That mindset slows growth. Accelerators often provide access to: Legal advisors Business mentors Funding networks Operational guidance Experienced entrepreneurs These ecosystems exist because communities benefit when startups succeed. Founders who leverage these resources gain access to lessons that would otherwise take years to learn. Conclusion Technology founders naturally focus on building products. But products alone do not create durable companies. A strong Startup Legal Foundation helps protect intellectual property, clarify ownership, strengthen contracts, and reduce avoidable risk. The legal decisions made during the earliest stages of a company frequently determine how easily that company can scale, attract investment, and survive unexpected challenges. The strongest startups aren't just built on innovation. They're built on a foundation capable of supporting innovation long after launch. Stay Connected: Join the Developreneur Community

Jared Sanders https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredtsanders/ joins Mike Brewer https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikebrewer/ to explore managed Wi-Fi being leveraged as a powerful intelligence platform to enhance resident retention, operational efficiency, and asset value in multifamily properties. It's an interesting evolution of managed WiFi: moving beyond simply providing internet access to becoming a source of operational intelligence.Companies like CBX Connect are helping bring this concept to multifamily by turning existing WiFi infrastructure into actionable insights that can help operators improve resident satisfaction, make smarter capital decisions, and uncover opportunities to drive NOI.In this episode:- Managed Wi-Fi as an under-leveraged asset- Behavioral data and resident insights- Operational efficiency through real-time analytics- Data-driven property development and leasing- Privacy and anonymization in behavioral data- Market-specific Wi-Fi usage patterns- Future vision of a behavioral intelligence platformChapters00:00 Introduction and Context Setting03:03 The Under-Leveraged Asset of Managed Wi-Fi06:16 Operational Intelligence in Property Management08:56 Data Insights from Q1 Analysis12:02 Impact on Development and Leasing Strategies15:08 The Role of Privacy in Data Management17:52 Vision for the Future of CBX20:59 The Importance of Personalization in Marketing24:06 Conclusion and Call to ActionLearn more about CBX Connect: https://www.cbxconnect.com/

This is an AI-generated episode of The Storage Marketplace Podcast, created from the live discussion at Storage Meetup #83, recorded on June 19, 2026. Every Friday, self-storage owners, operators, managers, vendors, and industry professionals gather live to connect, learn, and grow together. There are no presentations. No webinars. No sales pitches. Just real people having real conversations about what's happening in self storage right now. In this episode, we explore some of the most interesting topics, ideas, challenges, and opportunities discussed during the meetup, including: • Operational strategies being used by storage operators today • Marketing ideas and customer acquisition trends • Technology, automation, and AI in self storage • Industry observations from owners, managers, and vendors • Lessons learned from real-world experiences • Emerging trends that may shape the future of the industry One of the biggest takeaways from this session:

The DOJ's so-called “list” is being framed as transparency, but it reads like controlled optics rather than a serious accounting of Jeffrey Epstein's network. A genuine disclosure would distinguish between casual mentions and operational roles, provide context, explain methodology, and prioritize the people who facilitated recruitment, logistics, finances, and legal shielding. Instead, the document appears to emphasize ambiguity and volume over clarity, which fuels politicization and confusion. When key operational figures are absent and no structured explanation is offered, it raises legitimate questions about whether the release was designed to inform the public or to exhaust and divide it. Transparency without context isn't transparency—it's misdirection.At its core, the issue is institutional credibility. A trafficking enterprise of this scale required coordination, staffing, money flows, and protection, and any meaningful disclosure should illuminate that infrastructure rather than obscure it. If leadership presents a curated list without methodology, document categories, or clear definitions, the public is left to speculate while officials claim compliance. That dynamic erodes trust and shifts attention away from survivors and toward political infighting. The demand is straightforward: show the work, clarify omissions, and provide structured, auditable disclosure. Anything less invites suspicion that the priority is reputational protection, not accountability.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

By all logic, one would assume we'd treat AI as a strategic enabler to expand business capacity. Unfortunately, trapped in a lazy efficiency mindset, many leaders are happily accepting predictable pocket change while leaving their greatest value-creation opportunities completely buried under routine noise.  This week, I want to encourage you to do more by unpacking IKEA's automation strategy. They didn't use their chatbot, Billie, to automate their contact center out of existence. Instead, they automated the mundane out of the call center so they could choose long-term strategy. You'll see how they chose to avoided laying off their 8,500-person workforce, and took a path that turned a projected $15 million cost-savings win into a staggering $1.5 billion net-new growth engine.  My goal is to challenge your perspective by breaking down the mandatory, conscious choices you must make to unlock these kinds of results:  ​Refusing to Treat Operations as a Monolith: You cannot operate off assumptions or view complex functions as a single, blocky button. Operational excellence requires a surgical scalpel to look at the raw data and separate the signal from the noise. When IKEA isolated their 3.2 million interactions, they found 47% was pure routine clutter—questions about order tracking and return policies that shouldn't anchor human employees or stall customers. Clearing that noise is what allowed them to look further upstream.  ​Escaping the Efficiency Trap: When an AI tool drops your workload by nearly half, the default corporate playbook tells you to downsize the team and hand the board a rubber-stamped cost cut. But settling for a downsized footprint is a massive failure of business wisdom. We reinvest capital into our businesses all the time to drive growth, yet we fail to do the same with our people. Rather than taking a "kumbaya squishy approach" to protect employee feelings, or acting like a corporate martyr eating the cost of an idle workforce, IKEA dug into their 53% signal to identify deep, consultative customer demands for spatial design—transforming a defensive support line into an offensive sales machine.  ​Killing the Siloed AI Vacuum: A massive workforce transformation will become a flaming dumpster fire if a CIO, CEO, or operations team tries to build a plan in absolute isolation and just hand it off. The dog cannot wag the tail for the teams that actually have to execute. AI cannot bypass the need for human context, creativity, and cross-functional expertise. True victory demands a collaborative engine with zero vacuums, bringing tech, operations, and people teams to the exact same strategic table at the exact same time.  By the end, I hope you're convinced that if you aren't seeing wins with AI, something is broken in this chain. Capturing this upside requires hard work, and if you're too fatigued or exhausted to do the hard work, these results are simply beyond your help. But if you're ready to make these intentional choices, pull your automation analytics, audit your free capacity, and run a true capacity reinvestment scenario, the light at the end of the tunnel is incredibly bright.  ⸻If this conversation was helpful, make sure to like, share, subscribe, or buy me a coffee at ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/christopherlind⁠And if you'd benefit from help balancing performance, technology, and people, check out my website at ⁠https://christopherlind.co⁠⸻Chapters00:00 – Confronting AI Doomerism and the $1.5 Billion Left Hook04:15 – Deconstructing the Monolith: Separating Tasks from Roles06:45 – Escaping the Efficiency Trap: Rejecting the $15M Headcount Cut13:30 – The Collaborative C-Suite: Overcoming the Siloed AI Vacuum19:00 – Actions: Committing to the Hard Work, Run with Capacity Reinvestment, and Know When to Move On22:45 – Conclusion: Finding the Light in the Corporate Tech Sea  #AIStrategy #OperationalExcellence #ValueCreation #WorkforceTransformation #FutureFocused

Bill and Brandon talk about how systematic routines like daily KPI checks and proactive resident engagement transform chaos into consistent growth. Bill shares how a background in manufacturing and construction translates into sharper maintenance standards, standardized toolkits, and faster work order turnarounds cutting response times to less than 24 hours. Brandon and Bill discuss the importance of in-person resident conversations post-acquisition, building trust that leads to higher renewal rates and fewer vacancies. Bill Ray Asset Manager in VSF Investments Based in: Celina, Ohio Where to find them: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-ray-5430b51a3/ Brandon Virgallito Managing Member of Real Estate Alpha Based in: Dayton Metropolitan Area Where to find them: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bvirgallito/ Book your free demo today at bill.com/bestever and get a $100 Amazon gift card. Visit https://malabarhillcapital.com/ for more info. Podcast production done by⁠ ⁠Outlier Audio⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I'm joined by Danielle DuBoise, co-founder of Sakara Life. With 15 years in business, Sakara has evolved from plant-based meal delivery service to full-blown functional food and supplement brand with a focus on gut and metabolic health. In this episode, we discuss turning operational complexity into a competitive advantage. We also cover: Fresh food logistics Raising capital selectively Navigating trends vs. nutrition science Subscribe to the podcast → insider.fitt.co/podcast Subscribe to our newsletter → insider.fitt.co/subscribe Follow us on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/company/fittinsider  Sakara's Website: www.sakara.comSakara on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sakaralife/ Danielle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DanielleDuboise/  - The Fitt Insider Podcast is brought to you by EGYM. Visit EGYM.com to learn more about its smart fitness ecosystem for fitness and health facilities. Fitt Talent: https://talent.fitt.co/Consulting: https://consulting.fitt.co/Investments: https://capital.fitt.co/ Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (01:15) Company evolution (02:45) Meal delivery complexity (05:45) Operational moat (07:45) Nutrition messaging (09:25) Education and product delivery (10:25) Resisting trends (12:45) Brand philosophy (15:15) "Eat clean, play dirty" (16:45) Maintaining premium brand (18:30) Inflection points (19:15) Nationwide shipping unlock (21:15) Fiber era opportunity (23:00) Growth strategy shift (24:30) Analog and micro-influencers (25:40) Leadership transition (28:15) Raising capital selectively (29:40) Where to find (30:41) Conclusion

Nick Lloyd. Guest Nick Lloyd discusses his ambition to provide a comprehensive narrative of the Western Front, emphasizing it as a massive coalition war involving multiple empires. He explains his focus on the operational level of senior commanders, aiming to challenge the persistent "lions led by donkeys" myth. By examining the immense pressures and dilemmas faced by leadership, Lloyd hopes to offer a more nuanced and "cooler" perspective on the war's conduct a century later. He reveals that this book is the first in a trilogy, with subsequent volumes planned for the Eastern Frontand the global conflict in the Middle East and Africa. The discussion highlights how events on other fronts, such as Russia or the high seas, constantly influenced decision-making in the decisive Western theater. Ultimately, Lloyd views the Western Front as the place where the war was won or lost by the collision of four great powers: Germany, France, Britain, and America. 11914 CONRAD

SpaceX's Aggressive Launch Schedule and Innovation. Guest: Bob Zimmerman. Gwynne Shotwell indicates that SpaceX's Starship may begin operational flights and orbital refueling tests by year's end. The company is also demolishing older facilities at Vandenberg for new launchpads, while private startups advance 3D-printed rockets and orbital satellite rescue missions to assist aging telescopes. 71893 PITTSBURGH

Mary Anastasia O'Grady questions the delay in scheduling Venezuelan elections under Delcy Rodriguez. She reports that over 400 political prisoners remain held, and the notorious Helicoide prison remains operational despite contradictory claims. O'Grady notes that the regime lacks the political will to allow a free press or fair electoral body to organize. (14)1521