Podcasts about operations managers

Last spring, the city of Gresham changed its primary water source from the Bull Run Watershed to groundwater by expanding its current groundwater system. Before the switch, groundwater was primarily used as a backup resource during summer months. The choice to separate from Portland’s water systems stems from Portland’s 2017 decision to build a new water filtration plant after the Oregon Health Authority ordered the city to treat its drinking water for the parasite cryptosporidium.   But the change has been noticeable to some Gresham residents. Groundwater is harder than the water from the Bull Run Watershed due to higher mineral content, and the treatment method changed along with the source, which has left some Gresham residents tasting or smelling the shift.   We’ll speak with Steve Walker, Gresham's water operations manager, for more information on the switch and what Gresham residents can expect.

Discover entrepreneurship, innovation, business growth, scaling, and intellectual property strategies from successful founders and industry leaders. Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of the Passage to Profit Show interview Sonia Satra from Moticise, Noah Fleischman from iHeartRadio and Lisa Lane, Co-Founder and Lauren Lane, Operations Manager at Rinseroo. What if the biggest thing holding you back from entrepreneurial success is your own brain? In this inspiring conversation, Sonia Satra, founder of Moticse, keynote speaker, actress, author and mindset coach, explains how entrepreneurs can overcome limiting beliefs, fear and mental blocks to become more creative, focused and confident. Sonia shares why movement can unlock better ideas, how writing a book can establish credibility and create business opportunities, when to take small steps versus a bold leap, and why aligning your mind, body and spirit can help you find greater clarity, energy and purpose. She also reveals practical strategies for getting unstuck, building momentum and turning mindset into a competitive advantage. Read more at: https://www.soniasatra.com What does it take to create great radio and compelling content when audiences are overwhelmed by endless choices? In this special Passage to Profit conversation, longtime radio professional and Passage to Profit producer Noah Fleishman reveals what happens behind the scenes of producing a successful show, from guest preparation and authentic conversations to deciding what makes the final cut. Noah and Richard and Elizabeth Gearhart explore the evolution of radio, podcasts, television and streaming, the growing “war for attention,” information overload, narrowcasting and why great storytelling still depends on something surprisingly simple: making people want to listen. Read more at: https://passagetoprofitshow.com/noah-fleischman/ How do you turn a simple idea into a successful product business? Lisa Lane and Lauren Lane of Rinseroo share the inspiring entrepreneurial journey behind their patented slip-on hose, from a shower-time idea and DIY prototype to Shark Tank's coveted Golden Ticket from Lori Greiner. They reveal how they learned patents, manufacturing and marketing from scratch, leveraged Shark Tank, TikTok and media exposure to grow sales, battled copycats and intellectual property challenges, and built a family business designed to create a lasting legacy. Read more at: https://rinseroo.com/ Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, startup founder, inventor, or small business owner, the Passage to Profit Show is a leading podcast for insights on entrepreneurship, innovation, intellectual property and business strategy. Hosted by Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, the show features industry leaders, investors, and founders who share real-world lessons on scaling companies, protecting ideas, building generational wealth, and navigating today's evolving business landscape. Visit https://passagetoprofitshow.com/ for the latest episodes, expert interviews, and resources designed to help you grow, protect, and profit from your ideas. Chapters (00:00:00) - Passage to Profit: The 300th Episode(00:00:54) - Noah Fleischman on Starting The Radio Show(00:04:51) - 300th Episode(00:07:26) - What Was the One Decision That Changed Your Life?(00:10:57) - Deciding to Jump Ship From Manufacturer(00:13:20) - Punishment for Talking About AI on the Podcast(00:15:59) - What If It Were Easy Book?(00:17:01) - The Making of Moticize(00:17:51) - Moticise: The Mindset Program(00:21:29) - Including the Fear in Business(00:23:43) - Take a Leap of Faith in Acting(00:25:37) - Car Shield(00:26:36) - Better Health Insurance for You and Your Family(00:27:37) - Passage to Profit: The Soul of an Entrepreneur(00:31:26) - How to Become More CALM in Your Life(00:37:30) - Business Owners Roundtable: Real AI Use Cases(00:41:48) - AIPC: AI and Marketing(00:43:09) - Debtor Assistance Hotline(00:45:32) - The 300 Million-Dollar Patent Case(00:49:02) - Passage to Profit(00:50:33) - What is involved in producing great radio?(00:54:10) - Richard Pryor on How Much He Loves Radio(00:56:57) - The War for Attention Space(00:57:59) - In a World of Limited Choices, Radio Wins(01:00:50) - Noah on Passage to Profit(01:02:38) - Rinseroo: The Easy Wash Your Bathroom Hose(01:06:08) - Did Being On Shark Tank Help Your Sales?(01:07:19) - How To Start a Business on Shark Tank(01:09:17) - What is one of the biggest things you've done to market the(01:10:13) - What's It Like To Work With Your Mother?(01:11:05) - What's The Best Pet Tub Hose?(01:12:24) - In the Elevator With Entrepreneurs(01:13:19) - What was the biggest obstacle that you faced?(01:14:18) - Do You Need to Do an Apex Takedown?(01:16:25) - Rinsing a Roo: Should I License the Product?(01:17:45) - Inventing a Stretchy Hydrolyte(01:18:44) - Rinseroo on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn(01:19:23) - Car Shield(01:20:46) - Secrets of the Entrepreneurial Mind

Is your accounting practice built to scale—or positioned for a high-multiple exit? In this episode of Growing Your Firm, host David Cristello welcomes back Geoff Bruskin, founder and CEO of White Tiger Connections. Geoff pulls back the curtain on the current "white-hot" public accounting M&A market in 2026. From the rise of Fractional COO engagements to 7x+ EBITDA multiples, Jeff breaks down what buyers are looking for and why private equity (PE) plays fail 40% of the time when they ignore the human element of change management. Whether you're an Operations Manager looking to optimize workflow, a Managing Partner eyeing a future exit, or a CPA starting a firm, this episode is packed with real-world deal structures, go-to-market strategies, and tech implementation blueprints. In this episode, we explore: The Fractional COO Model: Why $1M to $20M accounting firms are hiring fractional executive leaders to build infrastructure for scale rather than overpaying for full-time roles. Inside a 7.4x EBITDA Deal: A deep dive into a $2.7M remote, subscription-based micro-platform firm asking $8M. The PE Spectrum (Successes vs. Failures): Why 30–40% of private equity acquisitions fail due to aggressive price hikes, poor software adoption, and staff turnover. The "Solutions Architect" Role: Why every growing practice needs an internal champion to bridge systems like CCH, TaxDome, Carbon, and CRM tools. Offensive vs. Defensive Strategy: How cross-selling Client Advisory Services (CAS) and wealth management can multiply your firm's enterprise value. Agentic AI & Claude CoWork: How modern leaders use AI agents to automate IT mapping, proposal scoping, and client deliverables. Key Deal Benchmarks Mentioned: Average Deal Multiple: 4x to 6x Adjusted EBITDA for traditional practices. Micro-Platform Multiples: Up to 7.4x+ for firms with 100% subscription models and balanced CAS/Tax integration. Solutions Architect Compensation: $60k to $150k annually (domestic or offshore) to eliminate technology friction. Featured Guest: Geoff Bruskin   Take control of your practice: Optimize your workflow with Jetpack Workflow: https://bit.ly/4bj4a0H

In this episode of The Produce Moms Podcast, host Lori Taylor welcomes Joel Carter, Orchard Operations Manager at Okanagan Specialty Fruits (OSF), to explore how innovation is transforming modern apple production.

Wayne Costello is Department of Conservation's Operations Manager for the Western South Island.

Send us Fan MailWe sit down with Sara Press to talk about what property management leadership looks like when you stay hands-on and still protect your team's time, energy, and judgement. We dig into escalations, client psychology, and the shift from being a manager to being a leader as portfolios grow and legislation changes. • Sarah's background in property management and her hands-on Head of Department role • How escalations start, how we triage them, and how we stop issues looping for weeks • Coaching property managers to bring facts, options, and documentation before we step in • Using legislation and clear record keeping to reduce risk and strengthen outcomes • Portfolio size, support layers, and how assistants smooth workload spikes • Handling owners who bypass the property manager and call the department head • Head of Department versus Operations Manager responsibilities and how they work together • Team capacity, culture, and why accessible “random leadership” beats formal one-on-ones • Personal boundaries that help leaders recover and switch off after work This podcast is sponsored by PropertyMe.Australia's #1 Property Management Software. www.propertyme.com.au Detector Inspector | Safer Homes

With 24 years of experience in dentistry, (Shynika Etheridge) brings a strong clinical background combined with expertise in patient care, dental operations, de novo start-ups, practice growth, and relationship building. My experience spans pediatric dentistry, general dentistry, oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, orthodontics, sedation dentistry, and practice management.I specialize in de novo start-ups, practice development, dental consulting, marketing, networking, and bridging the gap between patients, providers, and practices by creating meaningful connections that support long-term success.I don't sell dentistry, I build trust. When patients trust you, they're confident in moving forward with the care they need. My approach is rooted in education, transparency, empathy, and genuine relationships, because exceptional dentistry begins with making people feel seen, heard, and valued.Creating beautiful connections with lasting smiles.

Steve shares his journey from being an investment banker who lost heavily in 2008 to becoming a top-tier real estate investor specializing in $200k-$400k renovation projects. He discusses the danger of chasing shiny objects (like losing $1 million in crypto), how to analyze deals using AI tools like Claude and ChatGPT, and the power of hiring Operations Managers and Virtual Assistants to manage multiple LLCs. Book a call here: https://bit.ly/4xjYYBT

Running a site like this takes careful planning and a dedicated team working behind the scenes. Joining us was the Operations Manager at Bunratty Folk Park, James Quinn who gave us an insight into what it takes to manage the day-to-day operations, preserving this unique attraction, and create an enjoyable experience for thousands of visitors.  Originally broadcast  live from  Bunratty Folk park village as part of Saturday Chronicle 25th July 2026 hosted by Daragh Leamy and Stephen Minogue. With thanks to staff and mamagement at  https://www.bunrattycastle.ie Saturday Chronicle is Sponsored by JAMES M NASH AND DERG KITCHEN DESIGN http://dergkitchendesign.ie Message or what's app the studio on 089 2582647 or email sbcrstudio@gmail.com

Bill Squires has spent decades managing some of the world's biggest sporting events, but the FIFA 2026 World Cup raised the bar even higher. In this episode, BJ sits down with Bill Squires, Chief Venues and Operations Manager for the New York, New Jersey Host Committee for the FIFA 2026 World Cup, to explore what it takes to deliver an event of unprecedented scale. Reflecting on his experience leading venue operations, Bill shares how thousands of people, hundreds of organizations, and years of planning came together behind the scenes to create a safe, seamless experience for fans from around the world. Bill explains how trust and collaboration made it possible to coordinate more than 400 stakeholders, adapt to unexpected challenges, and keep everyone focused on a shared mission. He also discusses the importance of empowering frontline staff, conducting after-action reviews, and viewing every event as an opportunity to learn and improve. Tune in for valuable leadership lessons that extend far beyond the world of sports!Key Points From This Episode:Introduction to Bill Squires and the scale of the FIFA 2026 World Cup.The years of planning behind hosting the FIFA 2026 World Cup.Building partnerships across more than 400 stakeholders.Why mobility planning became one of the event's biggest challenges.Preparing for the unexpected with contingency planning.Scaling staffing, security, and volunteer operations for the World Cup.Why every frontline employee plays a critical role in the fan experience.Lessons learned and the lasting legacy of the World Cup.Helping young professionals build careers through major projects.Looking ahead to future global sporting events and opportunities.Bill's commitment to lifelong learning through teaching and mentoring.How the 1994 and 2026 World Cups shaped Bill's leadership.Why great events succeed through teamwork, not just individual leaders.Quotes:“There were 400-plus stakeholders involved in the planning and execution of the World Cup at MetLife Stadium.” — Bill Squires [0:08:12]“Mobility planning was probably the most interesting thing for me.” — Bill Squires [0:10:28]“I think that's why the retention rate at MetLife Stadium is so good because the leadership treats their staff with the ultimate respect and care, and they actually love these people because they know they are difference makers.” — Bill Squires [0:22:45]"It takes a village. There's no one person that can sit there and pat themselves on the back." — Bill Squires [0:37:42]Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Bill Squires on LinkedInWilliam D. Squires, Columbia UniversityFIFA World Cup 2026MetLife StadiumEpisode 230: The Secret To Leading 100's is Remembering One NameLeadership Blueprints PodcastLeadership Blueprints Podcast on YouTubeMCFAMCFA CareersBJ Kraemer on LinkedIn

Tracy Jones, Operations Manager at Netball Tasmania and Manager of the Tasmanian Netball League, joins Kaz and Tubes to wrap up the season after an Under 19s comeback, an overtime Opens grand final, and the emergence of several exciting young stars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 men jumped over the Space needle. Safely. Now they can't find the men. Raven doesn't even like going inside the buildings, never mind jumping. Anna proposes the idea that 1m millions dollars is on the line, would you do it?  Anna has been lying to her Oura Ring when it thinks she's working out. She falsely confirms those exercises. Today, she comes clean with her Oura friend.  3 trending news stories, Raven picks the headline to hear the whole story! Today, a cruise passenger caught itching foot with a fork in the dining room. Maybe plastc silverware is the best from here on out.  Doomscrolling has been proven to ruin sleep and sleep schedules. Admit it; we're all guilty. Anna and Raven discuss all the sleep distractions we all go through.  What's your new clothes washing protocol? Anna thrifted a blazer that she has no time to clean and feels slightly dirty wearing it unwashed. Smell test it is! Dating somebody new? We know. There are always signs. After Anna and her friends saw a couple skipping down the street and another one holding a 45-minute gaze on the dance floor, they discuss "new relationship giveaways"  BREAKING: It's Middle Schooler News! Every week, Anna and Raven invite a middle schooler to report the biggest headlines! This week, Liam joins the show!     Trending: Usher kicked a girl off the stage after she was giving off the vibe, she didn't want to be there. Anna was in a similar situation with Donnie Wahlberg. Millennial parents now are making Minivans cool again. The Operations Manager of the office, Ed, is a diehard Minivan fan and is encouraging more people to get one. Not... AT ALL... an ad.  Ian and Lizzy have been dating for a couple of years. When they first started dating, Lizzy had a bad encounter with Ian's ex-girlfriend and there was a threat of physical violence. Nothing ever happened and they all moved on. Now, Lizzy has just found out that her company that does promotions for a liquor company has hired her to work their company. There's a chance they would even be together on some projects. Lizzy thinks she should tell her boss and try to avoid any problems, Ian says don't say anything, they've all grown. What would you do? Siobhan has a chance to win $900! All she has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can't Beat Raven! 

In April this year, Dignity South Africa filed papers in the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria to challenge the current law that makes it a crime to assist a person in ending their life, no matter the circumstances. The application is basically asking the court to declare the current blanket common-law prohibition unconstitutional, unlawful and invalid. Dignity South Africa, an organisation that advocates for end-of-life care, says that while the process is expected to take some time, this is the first step in legalising Medical Assistance in Dying in the country. For more Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Leigh Meinert, Operations Manager for Dignity South Africa

Ms. Brunswig hails from Scottsdale, Arizona for the past three years.  In 2020, Ms. Brunswig was presented with the Marquis Who's Who, the world's premier publisher of biographical profiles, with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award. An accomplished listee, Ms. Brunswig celebrates many years' experience in her professional network, and has been noted for achievements, leadership qualities, and the credentials and successes she has accrued in her field. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process. Now retired, Ms. Brunswig worked for the Washington State Governor's Office in Olympia for five years as an executive assistant before retiring in 1998. Her extensive career in state government included similar roles with the Governor's Office of Health Policy, The Legislative Office of the Department of Labor & Industries, Washington State Department of Health and the State Board of Health. Additionally, Ms. Brunswig served as a Legal Assistant 3 for the Thurston County Prosecutor's Office in Olympia as the Family Support Office Manager and was liaison to the State Office of Support Enforcement. During later years, while living in Mexico, she worked as a manager for a law firm after helping set up the newly formed office with the attorney and his family. Ms. Brunswig notably learned to speak fluent Spanish while living and working in the country. She later served a brief stint as Operations Manager for SeaBreeze Vacation Rentals. To support her government, Ms. Brunswig has been involved in a plethora of positions with various organizations as well. Most notably, she served as a councilwoman, mayor pro-tem  and Mayor of the City of Centralia, Washington. Ms. Brunswig was also active as a staff member of the Governor's Task Force on Higher Education, a member of the Cascadia Mayors Council and, among other roles, a committee member of the campaign to elect Representatives Gary Alexander for the 20th District and Rep. J. Vander Stoep, Washington State House of Representatives. For two years, Ms. Brunswig served as a Governor's Friendship Force Ambassador to South Korea. Other civic activities to Ms. Brunswig's credit have included serving as treasurer of the Lewis County Children with Special Needs and as a speaker on behalf of the Centralia College Citizenship Class. With her late husband, she was a Guarantor and Board Member of the Lewis County Pope's Kids' Club in Centralia, Washington, a respite center providing individualized care for children and young adults with exceptional medical needs. She was a commissioner for the Fountain Hills Planning and Zoning Commission in Fountain Hills, Arizona. Likewise, Ms. Brunswig is also a Diamond life master member of the American Contract Bridge League. After returning to the United States from Mexico, Ms. Brunswig edited three children's books written and published by Attorney Laura G. Bueno. She is currently providing editing services for Attorney Bueno as her book, "Selkirk" is now being made into a movie. Her payment for these services were donated to two of her informally adopted Mexican children for their college fund. She has also edited several books on the topic of bridge, which were authored by Professor Allan DeSerpa, PhD of Tempe, AZ and consulting author in The Samoans chapter of Liz Moulder's book, "Tropical Tales," and W.T. O'Brien's book ""The Arboretum After Midnight." In support of her professional endeavors, Ms. Brunswig was a member and former nominating committee member of the Association of Washington Cities. She was also former president's advisory board member of the National Chamber of Congress and served nationally on the Bylaws Committee of the National Legal Professionals Association. Ms. Brunswig was born in Leone, a village on the southwest coast of Tutuila Island, American Samoa. She came to the U.S. in 1949 and later graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences from Washington State University, studied paralegal studies at Centralia College and general studies at Lower Columbia College, all in Washington, also receiving a diploma from Centralia Police Department's Citizens' Academy in 1996. She has volunteered her services as a counselor to individuals, pro bono for over 20 years. Ms. Brunswig was selected as an Outstanding Young Women in America in 1973 and was named Pledge of the Year from Beta Sigma Pi sorority, and Girl of the Year by Beta Sigma Phi International in 1978. For her work, she was named as Officer of the Year for Washington Association of Legal Secretaries, and the Washington State Legal Secretary of the Year by the Washington State Legal Professionals' Association in 1990. She lists being a Life Member of the Washington State University's Alumni Association and a lifetime Honorary Member of the United States Army Air Forces Ground Observers Corps, a Civil Defense program formed to protect U.S. territory against air attack. She is a lifetime member of Washington State University Alumni Association and an Honorary member of the United States Airforce (USAF) Air Defense Team.

This week, Alex and Tyler are joined for the first time by Emily, BaT's treasured and stalwart Operations Manager, to talk about what it's like to be on the fringes of car enthusiasm while working with a staff full of blustery, car-obsessed nerds. They talk about being the bridge between a major corporation and the rogues gallery that is BaT HQ in San Francisco; her first memorable event experiences in Monterey, and more recent ones; Alex's 308 GTB vs Randy's Turbo 2; a great new merch idea (and a call for suggestions); office therapy; Spotted Cow and fried cheese curds; the prospects of driving a Cord and a Willys coupe to Flagstaff; and Retromobile vs the World Cup.Also covered: going to a bar and screaming, the world-healing power of ranch dressing, the team's recent watchlist favorites, uncertainty about a self-propelled house, an unavoidable Elan/Elite deep dive, Tyler's unpopular automotive opinions, Em's quintessential '90s VW first-car experience, various permutations of the New Beetle, and the cars that first spoke to us in media or sense memory.Follow along! Links for the listings discussed in this episode:11:11  Rob Fisher of the Hillsborough Concours d'Elegance12:06  BaT Gathering with Local Partner 911r, July 11 at the Rose Cup Races in Portland, Oregon12:23  BaT at the WeatherTech Vintage Weekend in Downtown Elkhart Lake and Road America, July 17-1816:04 Bicester Motion17:57  Rétromobile New York23:21  1954 Redman New Moon 36′ Park Trailer23:33  Volkswagen New Beetle model page27:04  1966 Lotus Elan S230:50  Lotus Elan +2 Auction Results on BaT31:23  Nissan Z32 300ZX 2+2 Auction Results on BaT31:37  Mitsubishi 3000GT Spyder Auction Results on BaT31:43 Ford Skyliner listings on BaT39:37  Volkswagen Beetle Gooseneck Camper40:17  1968 Volkswagen Beetle Super Bugger Camper40:36  2006 Volkswagen New Beetle TDI 5-Speed Ute Conversion & Travel Trailer41:28  RUF-Style 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle Turbo S 1.8T 6-SpeedGot suggestions for our next guest from the BaT community or an idea for our next game episode? Let us know at podcast@bringatrailer.com!

This week on the Oakley Podcast, Jeremy Kellett sits down with Hopper Division Operations Managers Bryan Hill and Russell Vallance to break down how Oakley's Hopper Division works, who it's right for, and why it's growing. They explain Oakley's three dry bulk divisions (hoppers, end dumps, pneumatics), how hopper freight is consistent with many repeat customers (roofing granules, pet food, etc.), and why hoppers are often the simplest way for an owner-operator to get started, with no need for a wet kit or blower and relatively light trailers. They discuss pros such as steady freight, regular lanes, the ability to get many drivers home most weekends, and strong customer relationships, as well as cons including cleaning out trailers and competition from smaller hopper carriers. The conversation highlights how dispatchers are motivated to keep drivers generating revenue, the importance of effective communication regarding load times and breakdowns, the role of technology and e-logs in day-to-day operations, and specific growth needs in regions such as Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, and the Carolinas. Overall, the key takeaway is that Oakley's hopper division offers a strong niche with solid earning potential and consistency for committed owner-operators who value service and communication. Key topics in today's conversation include: Welcome to Today's Episode on the Hopper Division (0:43) Introducing Bryan Hill and Russell Vallance and Their Backgrounds (4:54) Roles of Hopper Operations Managers and Board Structures (7:20) Pros of Hopper Division From an Operations Perspective (10:16) Cons for Drivers Like Cleaning Out Hoppers and Weather Challenges (13:02) Pay Structure, Weight Incentives, and Importance of Light Trucks (15:25) How Dispatchers Stay Motivated and Focused on Driver Earnings (18:57) Biggest Daily Challenges With Delivery Times and Communication (21:34) Lessons Learned Moving From Dispatcher to Operations Manager (23:49) Why Hopper Division Could Grow Much Larger and Why It Hasn't Yet (28:04) Home Weekend Opportunities in Midwest and East Coast Regions (30:34) Key Messages to Current Owner Operators About Communication (33:49) Final Thoughts and Takeaways (42:34) Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more information, check out our show website: podcast.bruceoakley.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dignity South Africa has taken a landmark step by challenging laws that criminalize assisted dying in South Africa. The case, now before the North Gauteng High Court, could reshape how the country approaches end-of-life care and personal choice. It also comes as July's #30for30 campaign reflects on justice, dignity and protection under the law. We spoke to Leigh Mienert, Operations Manager of Dignity SA.

Uisce Éireann says it expects to see "gains" over the weekend in Clare and that it doesn't foresee further water restrictions here. Overnight restrictions came into effect in Ennistymon, Lahinch, Liscannor, Doolin, Lisdoonvarna, Fanore, Ballyvaughan, Kilfenora and Kilshanny last night at 10pm and lapsed at 8am this morning. The restrictions will be in place during the same hours each night until Sunday, with the water utility due to make a decision potential further measures on Monday. Uisce Éireann Operations Manager in Clare, Darragh Conneely, claims it's unlikely they'll ask customers to restrict water beyond this point.

If AI can write product requirements and analyse data, where does that leave Product Owners?Paulo Pereira, Global Head of Product, explains how Product Owners at Revolut are given full scope of the features they're building. Acting like mini CEOs, it's a tough job for AI to replace.In this special episode filmed in front of a live studio audience at Revolut's HQ in London, host Alex Carril and Paulo discuss:The difference between being a Product Owner at Revolut and a product manager at a typical tech companyPaulo's career-leaping journey from Operations Manager to Global Head of ProductAn element to avoid that slows down product developmentThe opportunity at Revolut for someone who might be joining nowWhat the first 90 days would look like for a new Product OwnerWhy CEO and co-founder Nik reviews every UI before going livePaulo's prediction of how AI will impact product roles over the next few yearsHow a product professional can shake things up if they feel stagnant in their current roleUsing the ‘fake wall' metaphor to overcome complex problemsPaulo answers questions from the audience, including how to empower founders to innovate, and balancing quality with speed to marketFollow Revolut Insider on Instagram: ⁠revolut.la/RevolutInsider⁠View open Product careers at Revolut: revolut.la/4wEu46V

The band dude to merch dude pipeline is alive and well! Nate Skinner is the longtime Operations Manager at Relentless Merch, and after years of dealing with the chaos of artist merchandise firsthand, Merchcast was born. A platform that helps artists and shops forecast sales, manage inventory, and avoid a whole lot of unnecessary headaches. Topics of discussion include: tornados, college degrees, the madness of band merch, four-day workweeks, developing Merchcast, sales forecasting, using the platform outside of the music industry, leveraging AI to be more human, and finally ditching the walkie-talkies.MERCHCAST: https://landing.merchcast.com/

July 6, 2026 ~ Brett Knaus, Operations Manager for the National Cherry Festival, talks about coordinating the festival's concerts and shows, managing large-scale events, and bringing entertainment to thousands of attendees. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the number of people known to have died following earthquakes in Venezuela rising, rescue teams are racing to find those who are still missing. Operations Manager of the Lutheran World Federation based in Caracas, Maria Caraballo, speaks about the work her organisation has been doing.The United States of American will mark 250 years since its independence this week. The separation of Church and State - religious freedom - came a few years later in the 1st amendment to the constitution and has been debated ever since. We continue that debate with Dr Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons of the Interfaith Alliance and Pastor Mark Burns, a spiritual adviser to President Trump.Pilgrimages are tremendous social occasions, whatever their religious inspiration. The British Pilgrimage Trust says more of us are attracted to them and the Italian government is now promoting five pilgrim routes, known as the Antichi Cammini d'Italia, or Ancient Ways of Italy. People who have completed their journey tell us about their experiences. Presenter: Edward Stourton Producers: Katy Booth and James Leesley Studio Managers: Kelly Young, Matthew Dempsey and George Willis Editor: Tim Pemberton

Eddie’s day started chaotic but turned good. He also has a big meeting today that he’s excited about. Amy’s daughter got a cool new job where she will be helping people! Bobby shares the message he got from the Operations Manager of a restaurant who hand delivered his pizza after a recent mishap. Lunchbox’s kids just got a clean bill of health! Eddie had a great day yesterday, Bobby finished a new show and Morgan is glad she didn’t die.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We welcome the magic of Marceline, Missouri on this week's Hyperion Hub. From the Peoria Riverfront Museum, we're joined by Kaye Malins and Sumner Nesbitt of the Walt Disney Hometown Museum to explore the town that helped shape Walt Disney's imagination.Kaye shares her incredible firsthand story of hosting Walt during his return visit to Marceline in 1956, while Sumner discusses his journey from Main Street U.S.A. at Walt Disney World to the original Main Street in Marceline, where he now serves as the Operations Manager of the museum.Join us as we discover the people, stories, and history behind Walt's hometown!Hosts John Alois, Shawn Degenhart and John Redlingshafer would love to hear from you! Email or send a recorded audio message at podcast@thehyperionhub.com. Find us on social media. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php/?id=100063622463796 https://www.instagram.com/hyperion_hub/ https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2FHubHyperionfile:///Users/johnalois/Library/Group Containers/group.com.apple.coreservices.useractivityd/shared-pasteboard/items/ED41A3B5-68D7-49B8-AA95-EF007C05D6A4/ca88ea8e62c2560786f3f8567fd22bbc70895c35.rtfd/

When she began her career as a pastry chef and entrepreneur, Kristina Bowling didn't know she'd apply those same leadership skills to the construction industry. As the Operations Manager at Renewal by Andersen, Kristina creates a safe space for others to learn and grow…and occasionally share a beautiful sweet treat.

June 23, 2026 ~ Derick Hulet, Operations Manager at Snethkamp Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram joins Paul W. Smith live from Snethkamp Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Gil Wagner, Operations Manager at Doornbos Heating and Air Conditioning, joins HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini to talk all about comfort tips during summer heat waves. Gil discussed common cooling issues, such as condensate leaks, ice buildup, clogged filters, and what to do if your system is running but not cooling. For more information on […]

Why the Recruitment Model Is Broken (And What We're Doing About It)OverviewIn this season opener, George digs into a real conversation with a friend who's trying to hire an Amazon Operations Manager — and uses it to expose a fundamental flaw in how traditional recruitment is structured. The incentives are pointing in the wrong direction, and it's costing brands more than they realise.What We CoverThe Amazon Pyramid — George revisits the three-pillar framework: Operations → Brand & Conversion → Advertising. Why you can't skip the foundation, and why each layer depends on the one below it.The recruiter conversation — A specialist Philippines-based recruiter quotes $2,500–$3,000/month for an Operations Manager. George pushes back — and explains exactly why that number doesn't hold up.The incentive problem — Why even the most honest, specialist recruiter is structurally incentivised to place candidates at higher salaries. Nobody's being dishonest. The model just rewards the wrong outcome.The Pare difference — No margin on salary. No big upfront placement fee. Contracts and payroll handled. And crucially — candidates join a Wednesday community of senior Amazon professionals, so they keep getting better after day one.The agency experience, rebuilt — What agencies gave clients (knowledge density, peer learning, cross-account exposure) and how the Pare community model recreates it — but with everyone at the senior table.The question left open — Did his friend make the right call going direct? And should Pare expand beyond Amazon Ads Managers into Operations?Key TakeawayPaying fairly, vetting rigorously, and removing the upfront fee structure isn't just a nicer model — over a four-month horizon, it's a cheaper one too.Pare places senior Amazon Advertising Managers with DTC brands and agencies globally. Find out more at pare.soRESOURCESVault: Ai Cheater PlaybookMessage George.

Kurt Braunwart is the managing owner of Progene Plant Research, a genetic research-based company bringing new innovations and old uses to current varieties in the market. The company is known for their spring and winter pea program, as well as their work in oats and triticale. Braunwart discusses his career in this industry, how he started and built Progene, how he identifies oddball traits that can have mainstream applications, some of the differences and similarities between spring and winter peas, and his hopes for the future as he transitions the company over to new ownership. He began his career as a fieldman for Rogers Seed Company in 1974 in Twin Falls, Idaho. In 1980, he moved to Colfax, Washington, as Plant Manager and later to Othello, Washington, as Operations Manager. In 1995, he purchased and carried forward a dry pea breeding program from Rogers Seed Company. This business became ProGene Plant Research in 1996.“ What we were finding through the whole team was that we've got ways to improve the roots of those peas, to contribute back to soil health. And that yes, we can do that with spring peas, but we can do it way better with winter peas because their ratio of roots to top growth is more roots than in spring peas.” - Kurt BraunwartThis Week on Growing Pulse Crops:Meet Kurt Braunwart, the managing owner of Progene Plant ResearchDiscover the creation and mission of ProgeneExplore the differences and similarities between spring and winter peasLearn where he sees the future of crop developmentGrowing Pulse Crops is produced by Dr. Audrey Kalil and hosted by Tim Hammerich of the Future of Agriculture Podcast.

From Nairobi's Zero Project Tech Forum: Steven Scott and Shaun Preece meet innovators using AI robots to teach deaf students STEM, digital avatars to interpret sign language at scale, and 3D printing to put custom prosthetics within reach across Africa. Day two of Double Tap's coverage from the Zero Project Tech Forum in Nairobi centres on communication and care. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece speak with three innovators whose work shares a common thread: using off-the-shelf technology and African-built data sets to solve problems that mainstream assistive tech has repeatedly overlooked. Maxwell Kamau, Partnerships Lead at ZeroBionic, introduces a Kenyan startup building AI-powered humanoid robots as learning aids for blind, visually impaired, deaf, and hard of hearing students. Their first product is a 3D-printed prosthetic arm, made from recycled plastic, that translates documents and video into sign language, trained on African sign language data sets that automatically adapt to the student's country. Their second product is a Braille-tagged STEM robotics kit designed for blind learners. Every component, from motors to microcontrollers, carries a Braille label so students can identify and assemble the parts by touch. The kit supports coding by voice, sign language, text, or drag-and-drop, and is aimed at learners from age five upwards. ZeroBionic is now presenting its new Braille education hardware, and is seeking manufacturing and distribution partners to reach schools that cannot afford commercial robotics kits. Winnie Ongiri, Operations Manager at Signvrse, explains how her Nairobi-based company has built an AI-powered digital sign language interpreter that converts speech and text into signing via lifelike customisable avatars. Rather than a standalone app, Signvrse is designed as an API, a foundational accessibility layer that other platforms can plug into. Currently operating at a two to three second response time, the team is working toward 500 milliseconds for genuinely real-time interpretation. Motion capture data is collected directly from deaf community members, and quality assurance is built around ongoing community involvement at every stage. Winnie addresses the displacement question directly: the technology is designed for places human interpreters cannot reach, such as websites and online video, rather than to replace them. Dr Nick Were, co-founder of Prothea in Kenya, describes how his company is using iPhone LiDAR scanning, proprietary 3D modelling software, and desktop 3D printing to produce custom-fitted prosthetic sockets in under 24 hours. Traditional methods take a week or more, and public facilities can take a month. The sub-millimetre accuracy of the digital workflow produces a more comfortable fit than a plaster cast, and the hub-and-spoke model means prosthetists can travel to remote patients with just an iPhone, send the scan file back to base, and have a printed socket shipped out. Prothea has served more than 700 patients and holds close to 600 scan files that could be used to train AI modelling, a partnership the team is actively seeking. Prothea operates as an implementing partner of Ugani Prosthetics, whose workflow and software were developed through university research in Belgium and are now being deployed across Africa, Asia, South America, and Europe. The episode closes with news that the Zero Project Tech Forum will continue to Mumbai in September, Tokyo on October 9th, Singapore in November, and Santiago de Chile also in November. Relevant Links
Zero Project: https://www.zeroproject.org
ZeroBionic: https://zerobionicafrica.com
Signvrse: https://signvrse.com
Prothea / Ugani Prosthetics: https://ugani.org/en/ ----Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedinSubscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheartAbout Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited."Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Permit to Think — Episode 33Cosmoledo | Blue Safari Fly FishingHost: Mike Dawes, Westbank Anglers Guests: Colin (Operations Manager, Westbank Anglers) | Keith Rose-Innes (Managing Director, Blue Safari / Alphonse Fishing Company)Episode DescriptionWhat happens when the GT capital of the world lives up to every bit of the hype? In Episode 33 of Permit to Think, host Mike Dawes sits down with Westbank Anglers Operations Manager Colin and Blue Safari Managing Director Keith Rose-Innes to break down one of the most remote, raw, and unforgettable fly fishing destinations on the planet — Cosmoledo Atoll in the Seychelles.Keith brings nearly 30 years of Seychelles experience to the table, including a firsthand account of witnessing GTs eat birds off the water — the original discovery that sparked the now-famous footage seen on Blue Planet 2. Colin brings the wide-eyed perspective of a first-time Cosmo angler, fresh off a trip that left him, in Mike's words, "glowing like he'd just met his first girlfriend."Together, they map out the full Blue Safari operation — from permit-junky flats to the bumphead parrotfish of Farquhar, the iconic milkfish fishery at Alphonse, and the wild, barely-explored Astove — before zeroing in on what makes Cosmoledo something else entirely.About the GuestsKeith Rose-Innes is the Managing Director of Blue Safari and the Alphonse Fishing Company. With nearly 30 years in the Seychelles, Keith has guided, explored, built lodges, and pioneered fisheries across the Indian Ocean. He is widely credited as the first person to document GTs eating birds at Farquhar — footage that later became part of Blue Planet 2. He is also a co-designer of the Schulten reel.Colin is the Operations Manager at Westbank Anglers in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. A former guest on the Mexico episode of Permit to Think, Colin made his first trip to Cosmoledo as part of a Westbank-hosted group and came back a changed man.About Permit to ThinkPermit to Think is a fly fishing podcast hosted by Mike Dawes of Westbank Anglers. Each episode digs into the people, places, and fish that define the sport — from technical conversations about gear and tactics to big-picture discussions on conservation and culture. New episodes available wherever you listen to podcasts.Westbank Anglers | Jackson Hole, Wyoming

On this episode of Justin, Scott, and Spiegel we talk about an office prank we pulled earlier this week. Tune in to hear the Morning Boys talk about the office prank Justin conspired with the man that was the recipient of the prank the Operations Manager for WBAL TV, Joe Hammond. How was the prank received? Hit play to find out!

On this episode of We're No Dam Experts, Rebecca and Shannon welcome back Megan Sanford, Archives and Operations Manager at The History Museum & Research Center, to discuss her new book, The Anaconda Copper Mining Company of Great Falls. From 1892 to 1982, Great Falls was home to one of the most important copper smelting and refining operations in the world. Megan shares the story of the plant's impact on the community, the people who worked there, and the legacy it left behind. She also offers a behind-the-scenes look at the research process, revealing how photographs, artifacts, and personal accounts helped bring this fascinating chapter of Montana and American industrial history to life. Library Author Talk: https://greatfallslibrary.org/event/author-talk-with-megan-sanford-the-anaconda-copper-mining-company-of-great-falls/ History Museum Event: https://www.greatfallshistorymuseum.org/events/the-anaconda-copper-mining-company-of-great-falls-with-megan-sanford  

Sua empresa está jogando o jogo certo para sobreviver às mudanças constantes do mercado? Neste Enzimas, André Luis Guimarães, Engineering and Operations Manager na dti digital, traz seus insights do livro "O Jogo Infinito" de Simon Sinek. Ele explica por que muitas organizações falham ao tentar aplicar estratégias de curto prazo em um ambiente de negócios que exige pensamento infinito, e revela os pilares fundamentais para construir empresas verdadeiramente duradouras. Ficou curioso? Então, dê o play!Assuntos abordados:Jogos finitos;Jogos infinitos;Times confiáveis;Flexibilidade existencial;Coragem empresarial.Links importantes:NewsletterDúvidas? Nos mande pelo LinkedinContato:  osagilistas@dtidigital.com.brOs Agilistas é uma iniciativa da dti digital, uma empresa WPP #enzimas

Our businesses are the results of the small and large decisions we make over the years. It is our behavior in the business that ultimately determines the success and Impact we can realize. Some have said that the 4th wave is ,marked by more passionate coffee balancing that passion with good business practice and strategy.  Today will be talking with someone who has been hugely influential in teaching solid and sustainable business behavior to countless coffee professionals and companies world wide.  I happy to welcome Tracy Allen to the show!   Tracy Allen founded Brewed Behavior, a global consulting and education firm dedicated to advancing the specialty coffee industry worldwide in 2008. Through Brewed Behavior, Tracy has trained and advised hundreds of coffee professionals, roasters, café owners, and organizations across multiple continents. His consulting work focuses on elevating bean quality, optimizing operations, developing world-class training programs, and preparing teams for top-level competition. With more than 30 years of hands-on experience, Tracy brings unmatched depth to his clients. His journey began as a passionate home roaster in the 1990s, followed by roles as Beverage Specialist at Procter & Gamble (Millstone and Folgers), Operations Manager for a Kansas City roaster, and Co-Owner of Zoka Coffee Roaster & Tea Company in Seattle. At Zoka, he helped establish the company as a leader in both quality and barista training — with its baristas consistently ranking among the top in U.S. Barista Competitions. Today, Tracy channels this extensive expertise through Brewed Behavior to help clients worldwide achieve excellence. He is the last full-term President of the SCAA and Founding Chair of the WBC Rules & Regulations Committee. He has been a certified U.S. and World Barista Competition judge, an SCA Certified Cupper, a certified Q Grader and Instructor, and a three-time "Super Taster." Through Brewed Behavior, Tracy Allen continues to shape the future of specialty coffee on a global scale.  We Cover:  Understanding Business and Passion in Coffee The Importance of Financial Discipline Navigating Growth and Corporate Culture Consumer Behavior and Coffee Trend Best Practices for Long-Term Success Developing Financial Acumen The Importance of Financial Discipline Navigating Projections and Inventory Management Understanding Market Dynamics and Unique Value Propositions Links:  www.brewedbehavior.com      KEYS TO THE SHOP ALSO OFFERS 1:1 CONSULTING + COACHING! If you are a cafe owner and want to work one on one with me to bring your shop to its next level and help bring you joy and freedom in the process then email  chris@keystothshop.com of book a free call now:  https://calendly.com/chrisdeferio/30min    Related episodes:    576: Financial Stability Using Profit First for Coffee Businesses w/ Kim Logsdon of Caffeinate Your Cash 447: Understanding the Business of Coffee w/ Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood 022 : Founder Friday w/ Colin Harmon of 3fe Coffee, Dublin Ireland & Author of the new book, "What I know About Running Coffee Shops" 283 : 5 Bad Reasons to Open a Coffee Shop SHIFT BREAK! Become Immune to Fear-Based Coffee Marketing 327: Founder Friday! w/ Phuong Tran of Lava Java 489: Tips for Creating a Resilient Cafe 223 : Building a Financially Resilient Business w/ Andrew Carroll  

June 1, 2026 ~ Chris and Lloyd chat with Brian Burchette, Media Coordinator and Genevieve Benson, Operations Manager for Monroe Community Media about Stephen Colbert appearing on Monroe Public Access after his CBS show was cancelled. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Share your Field Stories!We're LIVE from NAEP 2026 in Anchorage! Nic leads a special on-stage episode featuring Anna Kohl, Carolyn Nelson, and Fred Wagner as they dive into Alaska's unique environmental landscape, NEPA challenges, and the realities of project delivery. With candid insights, legal perspectives, and memorable field stories, this live recording captures the humor, complexity, and energy of environmental work in action.Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! Help us continue to create great content! If you'd like to sponsor a future episode hit the support podcast button or visit www.environmentalprofessionalsradio.com/sponsor-form Please be sure to ✔️subscribe, ⭐rate and ✍review. This podcast is produced by the National Association of Environmental Professions (NAEP). Check out all the NAEP has to offer at NAEP.org.Connect with Anna Kohl at https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-kohl-cep-8184159/Guest Bio:Anna Kohl was born and raised in Anchorage and left for college before realizing there was much to explore back home. She obtained a BA in Geology from Mount Holyoke College and worked in coffee shops and remediation before landing at HDR Engineering in 2004, where she has been ever since. Anna's technical background is in the NEPA and impact analysis/environmental science fields, though she currently is the Operations Manager for 150 engineers, planners, scientists, GIS professionals, and other smart folks who make up HDR in Alaska. An active member of NAEP and a Trustee of ABCEP, she obtained a certificate in NEPA from the Duke University Nicholas School of the Environment in 2012 and her CEP in 2017.Connect with Carolyn Nelson at https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolyn-nelson-p-e-02768977/Guest Bio:Carolyn Nelson is responsible for providing technical assistance for NEPA compliance and other related environmental laws and Executive Orders as Director of Environmental Analysis & Compliance Division of PHMSA.  Carolyn has over 30 years' experience as a geometric design engineer and NEPA practitioner.  She was Co-Chair of the White House Interagency Council (IAC), NEPA Committee and is recognized as a national expert for NEPA compliance. Carolyn has worked at Headquarters of the FHWA and also in the FHWA Michigan Division Office. Prior to FHWA, she worked for the Michigan DOT and CH2M Hill (now Jacobs).Connect with Fred Wagner at https://linkedin.com/in/fred-wagner-59043019Guest Bio:Fred Wagner focuses on environmental and natural resources issues concerning major infrastructure, including surface transportation, energy, mining, and commercial project development. Fred advises clients on environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act or equivalent state statutes. He also helps secure permits and approvals from regulators under a variety of federal programs, including Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, the Endangered Species Act, the Clean Air Act, and the National Historic Preservation Act. Fred provides strategic counseling regarding implementation of the full spectrum of federal environmental programs, as well as U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) surface transportation grant management and safety regulations. Prior to joining Jacobs, Fred represented a wide variety of developers, public entities, and businesses in environmental, land use, and natural resources litigation in federal trial and appellate courts across the country, from citizen suits to government enforcement actions and Administration Procedure Act (APA) challenges. Most recently, Fred was counsel of record in the Seven County Infrastructure Coalition NEPA case before the U.S. Supreme Court.Music CreditsIntro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace MesaOutro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs MullerSupport the showThanks for listening! A new episode drops every Friday. Like, share, subscribe, and/or sponsor to help support the continuation of the show. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and all your favorite podcast players. 

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we are joined by Admiral William O. Studeman, United States Navy, retired, and his wife Diane, former Pan Am stewardess and one of the most gracious ambassadors the airline ever had.Their connection to Pan Am runs deeper than most. Diane grew up in Milford-on-Sea in Hampshire, England. The navy and aviation were not just a backdrop to her childhood but its very fabric. She joined Pan Am as a stewardess in the early 1960s, at what many would argue was the cultural apex of the Jet Age, when the uniform was a statement and the Clipper was a promise of something larger than the ordinary.Bill is, in the truest sense, a Pan Am kid. His father, Oliver J. Studeman, joined Pan Am's Western Division at Brownsville, Texas in 1933, flying mail-carrying tri-motored Fokkers from Texas through Mexico to Panama and across the north coast of South America. He was known professionally as O.J. and had the nickname of "Stude" by his friends and colleagues. Over four decades, O.J. rose from Chief Pilot of the Western Division to Operations Manager of the Alaska, Pacific, and Latin American divisions, to Assistant Vice President of Pan Am's Guided Missile Range Division at Cape Canaveral, to Vice President of the Metropolitan Air Facilities Division at Teterboro, New Jersey, where he retired in 1972. His uncle, on his mother's side, also worked for the airline. Bill was born in Brownsville in January 1940. Pan Am, for him, was not just a company. It was a family inheritance.Bill and Diane met in the summer of 1962 at London's Heathrow Airport, where Bill was working the Pan Am ticket counter and Diane was working the TWA desk. She joined Pan Am shortly after. He entered Officer Candidate School in 1963 and spent the next 32 years in the United States Navy as a naval intelligence officer. At his Senate confirmation hearing, Senator Frank Murkowski said Bill had "mastered, as few others have, the intricate and arcane world of signals intelligence." He served as Director of Naval Intelligence, Director of the National Security Agency, and Deputy Director of Central at CIA, twice serving as its acting director of the agency across two presidential administrations. Diane hung up her wings to become a Navy wife and mother. They settled eventually in Annapolis.Before the interview, this episode explores three places that rarely appear in the standard Pan Am narrative: Brownsville, Texas, where the airline learned to fly in the clouds and where O.J. "Stude" Studeman first fell in love with the sky; Treasure Island in San Francisco Bay, the man-made island built to launch the Boeing B-314 Flying Boats toward Asia, whose art deco terminal still stands today; and Teterboro Airport in New Jersey, the oldest operating commercial airport in the New York metropolitan area, and the place where O.J. Studeman's remarkable Pan Am career came to a close.Bill and Diane's son, Rear Admiral Mike Studeman (ret.), recently published a book on leadership called Might of the Chain: Forging Leaders of Iron Integrity now available in bookstores and as an audiobook. This is Episode 65 of The Pan Am Podcast, and the final full episode with Tom Betti as host in the history and humanities format that has defined this program since its first season. Episode 66, the season finale and Tom's final episode, will be a five-year retrospective with special guests.Support the showVisit Us for more Pan Am History! Support the Podcast!Donate to the Museum!Visit The Hangar online store for Pan Am gear!Become a Member! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!A very special thanks to Mr. Adam Aron, Chairman and CEO of AMC and president of the Pan Am Historical Foundation and  Pan Am Brands for their continued and unwavering support! 

This week on Home Sweet Home Chicago David Hochberg is joined by Rose Pest Solutions' Marketing Director Janelle Iaccino, A.K.A. ‘The Bug Girl,' to talk about how Rose Pest Solutions is there for you all year long. Then, Gil Wagner, Operations Manager at Doornbos Heating and Air Conditioning preps your for summer with the benefits of AC maintenance. […]

Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Gina Waggott, author of Scatman John: The Remarkable Story of the World's Unlikeliest Popstar, joins host Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP, BCS-SCF, for a conversation exploring the life, legacy, stuttering journey, and lasting impact of Scatman John. The discussion explores how Scatman John's visibility, openness, and mentorship profoundly shaped Gina's relationship with stuttering and ultimately inspired her to write his biography. She also shares more about the process of researching and writing the book, including conducting more than 100 interviews to better understand John Larkin not simply as a pop culture figure, but as a musician, mentor, and role model whose message continues to resonate with new generations of people who stutter today.Scatman John: The Remarkable Story of the World's Unlikeliest PopstarMore on Scatman John on the Stuttering Foundation's WebsiteGina Waggott is a writer, editor, and former BBC professional with a background spanning broadcasting, journalism, and disability advocacy. She is a covert stutterer trying to be more overt, and has been involved in the stuttering community for 25 years. She is currently the Finance & Operations Manager at 50 Million Voices. 

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 05/23/26: Gil Wagner, Operations Manager at Doornbos Heating and Air Conditioning, introduces himself to listeners and talks about the benefits of AC maintenance as well as choosing the right contractor as it gets warmer out this summer. Gil also breaks down their unmatched warranties and guarantees and […]

Wadoozie is a narrative-driven, on-chain attention network built on Ethereum, pairing a native ERC-20 token ($WADZ) with a real-world 48-state U.S. tour, 576 Signal Fragments redeemable for tokens (336 hidden across the 48 states, 240 in an online pool), and a Publishers Network that pays creators directly from a dedicated 7% of total supply.This episode features two guests from the Wadoozie team. The project is led by Mr. Wadoozie, Senior Internet Architect Engineer of Software, who brings more than a decade of experience in the cryptocurrency industry. He is joined on this episode by Tay, Operations Manager, who has a background in marketing and management and has run operations for multiple crypto projects.The token launches with a roughly one billion effective supply (two billion minted, 999,999,999 burned at launch), 0% buy/sell tax, a DAO-governed locked liquidity pool, and a renounced contract — every parameter publicly verifiable on Etherscan and audited by CertiK.At the center is Wadoozie himself: a returning signal that takes a character's form, traveling the country by tour bus to “activate” each state as a node in a fractured cultural network the mythology calls The Feed. The mission is structured as eight narrative Acts opening with the Austin Flagship and closing back in New Orleans, with seven Flagship cities — Austin, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Chicago, NYC, Miami, and Nashville — anchoring the arc across roughly four and a half months. After the 48 states wrap, the network expands to Europe.About Our GuestsMr. Wadoozie is the Senior Internet Architect Engineer of Software on the project, with more than a decade of experience in the cryptocurrency industry. He sits at the center of the mission — the returning signal that takes a character's form, traveling the country by tour bus to activate each U.S. state as a node in a fractured cultural network the mythology calls The Feed.Tay is the Operations Manager at Wadoozie, with a background in marketing and management and prior operations experience across multiple crypto projects. Tay runs the @wadoozie X account and sets the public voice of the mission as the network activates one state at a time. On this episode Tay represents the operational side of the project — the people moving the bus, dropping the Signal Fragments, and building out the Publishers Network across the 48-state route.To learn more about the project visit Wadoozie.com, and follow the team on X, Telegram or Discord.

Tammy Bartels joined me at the recent NRA Convention in Houston, Texas. She is the Operations Manager for Women for Gun Rights. Highlights from the conversation include: Growing up in a hunting family, but not really understanding the 2A was for her as well Women empowered by carrying What is Women for Gun Rights? Women  [...]

What if your title company could instantly visualize performance problems before they become operational disasters? In this episode, Mo Choumil and Hope Ottoviani break down how they're using Claude, AI dashboards, and automation workflows to transform boring spreadsheets into real-time visual scorecards that track production, phone responsiveness, errors, compliance, and customer service performance across departments. If you're still managing your business through static Excel files and delayed reporting, this episode will completely change how you think about operational visibility. ​ What you'll learn from this episode How AI dashboards turn overwhelming spreadsheets into visual scorecards The key metrics that All Tech National Title is now measuring How RingCentral analytics and AI reporting expose customer service gaps Why automation is the next step in eliminating manual reporting How AI-powered compliance dashboards simplify legal tracking   Resources mentioned in this episode Anthropic RingCentral Microsoft Power Automate Microsoft Outlook Qualia   About Hope Ottoviani Hope Ottoviani has diverse work experience spanning various industries. Hope began their career in 2005 as a Dishwasher/Caterer at Nissan Pavilion/Jiffy Lube Live. Hope then worked as a Shift Runner at Domino's Pizza from 2005 to 2009. In 2009, they became a Crew Leader at Einstein's Café, where they stayed until 2011. During this time, in 2010, they also had an internship at the CBS Radio Station. In 2010, they joined Starbucks as a barista and remained there until 2011. In 2011, they joined Clearmind Events as a Trainer/Authorized Distributor for a few months. Since 2011, they have worked at Alltech National Title, starting as a Settlement Processor and becoming an Operations Manager. Currently, they hold the position of National Director of Operations. ​ Hope Ottoviani completed an AA degree in Communications from Lord Fairfax Community College from 2007 to 2009. Hope then pursued a BA in Communications at Christopher Newport University from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, they obtained certifications as an insurance producer and a title producer from ATG Title. ​ Connect with Hope Website: ATG Title LinkedIn: Hope Ottoviani   Connect With Us Love what you're hearing? Don't miss an episode! Follow us on our social media channels and stay connected.   Explore more on our website: www.alltechnational.com/podcast Stay updated with our newsletter: www.mochoumil.com Follow Mo on LinkedIn: Mo Choumil Stop waiting on underwriter emails or callbacks—TitleGPT.ai gives you instant, reliable answers to your title questions. Whether it's underwriting, compliance, or tricky closings, the information you need is just a click away. No more delays—work smarter, close faster. Try it now at www.TitleGPT.ai. Closing more deals starts with more appointments. At Alltech National Title, our inside sales team works behind the scenes to fill your pipeline, so you can focus on building relationships and closing business. No more cold calling—just real opportunities. Get started at AlltechNationalTitle.com. Extra hands without extra overhead—that's Safi Virtual. Our trained virtual assistants specialize in the title industry, handling admin work, client communication, and data entry so you can stay focused on closing deals. Scale smarter and work faster at SafiVirtual.com.  

David - I founded the non-profit organization "When the Saints" in November 2011. My passion is to see an end to sexual exploitation, and to invite Christ's bride into the role we can all play. More than that, my desire is to bring glory to the name of Jesus. Although I'm in his late 30's, I have extensive "hands on" experience and have been advocating for poverty and justice issues for two decades. In the fall of 2011 I graduated from St. Louis Christian College with a Christian Ministries degree emphasizing Intercultural and Urban Missions. I love traveling and watching documentaries or movies with a strong lead actress.Essy - Hi there! I'm your friendly Operations Manager here at WtS. My job has to do with keeping our amazing 80+ staff members happy. I make sure everything is running smoothly so they can do their best work. David and I have been married since 2017 and we have two awesome kids, Taji and Nuru, who keep life exciting (and slightly chaotic). I'm the third of four kids in my family, which means I've got a lot of practice helping things run smoothly.Originally from Kenya, my heart is still there with my parents and siblings, though I now call Malawi home. I'm a statistician by education, so numbers are my thing! Above all, I'm a believer, and I totally love my role with the ministry — it's not just a job, it's what God created me for.https://www.whenthesaints.com

In this episode of On Campus, Elizabeth Allan, PhD, Professor of Higher Education and Director of the Hazing Prevention Research Lab at the University of Maine and Founder of StopHazing and Meredith Stewart, MEd, Operations Manager for StopHazing break down the Stop Campus Hazing Act and what it means for colleges and universities as new federal requirements take effect. Signed into law in 2024, the legislation amends the Clery Act and introduces new expectations around campus hazing reporting, transparency, and prevention programs. With the first full Annual Security Report including hazing data due in 2026, institutions are now facing critical questions about compliance, policy development, and campus culture.  Our conversation explores what higher education leaders need to know now—from Campus Hazing Transparency Reports and reporting requirements to the operational realities of implementation across student affairs, public safety, and compliance offices. We also examine how institutions can move beyond compliance to build safer, more accountable campus environments, and why transparency around hazing incidents is becoming essential for student trust, institutional credibility, and campus safety.   Links:CITI Program's Clery Act Course: https://about.citiprogram.org/course/clery-act-training/  StopHazing: https://stophazing.org/  Hazing Prevention Research Lab: https://umaine.edu/edhd/hazing-prevention-research/

Most companies are experimenting with AI, but very few are implementing it with structure, leadership buy-in, and real operational strategy. In this episode, Mo Choumil and Hope Ottoviani pull back the curtain on how All Tech National Title and ATG Title are rolling out Claude Enterprise internally, from building "master memory files" and department-specific AI projects to creating a company-wide knowledge base that cuts down repetitive questions and accelerates workflows. If you're still treating AI like a side tool instead of core infrastructure, this conversation will completely change how you think about implementation.    What you'll learn from this episode Why successful AI adoption must start at the leadership level and cascade through departments systematically The role department-specific AI projects play in building scalable internal knowledge systems  How "master memory files" create context-rich AI systems tailored to your company's values, SOPs, and compliance requirements Foundational skills for getting useful outputs from AI systems How AI-powered internal knowledge bases reduce operational bottlenecks and improve employee efficiency   Resources mentioned in this episode  Anthropic ChatGPT Google Gemini xAI Microsoft OneDrive Perplexity Title GPT Ask All Tech   About Hope Ottoviani Hope Ottoviani has diverse work experience spanning various industries. Hope began their career in 2005 as a Dishwasher/Caterer at Nissan Pavilion/Jiffy Lube Live. Hope then worked as a Shift Runner at Domino's Pizza from 2005 to 2009. In 2009, they became a Crew Leader at Einstein's Café, where they stayed until 2011. During this time, in 2010, they also had an internship at the CBS Radio Station. In 2010, they joined Starbucks as a barista and remained there until 2011. In 2011, they joined Clearmind Events as a Trainer/Authorized Distributor for a few months. Since 2011, they have worked at Alltech National Title, starting as a Settlement Processor and becoming an Operations Manager. Currently, they hold the position of National Director of Operations.   Hope Ottoviani completed an AA degree in Communications from Lord Fairfax Community College from 2007 to 2009. Hope then pursued a BA in Communications at Christopher Newport University from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, they obtained certifications as an insurance producer and a title producer from ATG Title.   Connect with Hope Website: ATG Title LinkedIn: Hope Ottoviani   Connect With Us Love what you're hearing? Don't miss an episode! Follow us on our social media channels and stay connected.    Explore more on our website: www.alltechnational.com/podcast Stay updated with our newsletter: www.mochoumil.com Follow Mo on LinkedIn: Mo Choumil Stop waiting on underwriter emails or callbacks—TitleGPT.ai gives you instant, reliable answers to your title questions. Whether it's underwriting, compliance, or tricky closings, the information you need is just a click away. No more delays—work smarter, close faster. Try it now at www.TitleGPT.ai. Closing more deals starts with more appointments. At Alltech National Title, our inside sales team works behind the scenes to fill your pipeline, so you can focus on building relationships and closing business. No more cold calling—just real opportunities. Get started at AlltechNationalTitle.com. Extra hands without extra overhead—that's Safi Virtual. Our trained virtual assistants specialize in the title industry, handling admin work, client communication, and data entry so you can stay focused on closing deals. Scale smarter and work faster at SafiVirtual.com.  

Knowledge about coffee is one thing, but wisdom and true expertise? Well, that is quite another. While knowledge is widely and cheaply available and true wisdom and expertise that makes a business effective is only attained after living and experiencing the realities of the coffee industry over time.  The difference is important because it means the difference between effective operations and solutions and just guessing. Coffee and coffee people deserve better. Today we are talking with a man who has lived enough coffee experiences for a few lifetimes and applies his hard earned insights to clients globally. I am honored to be talking with the one and only John Gordon of Silverback Coffee Solutions! John Gordon is an industry-leading coffee professional with almost three decades of experience spanning every facet of the global specialty coffee sector. He currently serves as the Director of Silverback Coffee Solutions, providing comprehensive coffee business consulting, project management, equipment design and development, roastery technical services and roaster training. A distinguished competitor and coach, John is a three-time UK Barista Champion (2010, 2011, 2013) and 2009 UK Latte Art Champion and the 2018 New Zealand Barista Champion. He has reached the finals of the World Championships multiple times ( 2009 WLAC 6th, 2011 WBC 6th, 2013 WBC 10th, 2018 WBC 6th ) and has coached highly successful competitors, including 2015 World Barista Champion Sasa Sestic and 2019 New Zealand Champion Dove Chen. Beyond the competition stage, John brings extensive technical expertise as a roaster technician and research and development specialist. His background includes serving as Production & Innovation Manager at Coca-Cola Amatil NZ and Operations Manager at Square Mile Coffee Roasters in London. He has held significant R&D consulting roles for major equipment manufacturers, including Sanremo Coffee Machines and Heylo/Carimali, where he managed engineering teams, directed 3D and mechanical design, built prototypes, and implemented Lean manufacturing principles. With a unique blend of high-level coffee experience, architectural and mechanical 3D design skills, and deep knowledge of roastery operations from green bean importing to production equipment installation, John continues to shape the future of coffee equipment and roastery workflows worldwide. Today we discuss: How Johns Curiosity and Technical Exploration Shaped His Career Innovations in Coffee Technology over the Years The Importance of Technical Knowledge John's Take on Balancing Taste and Technology Why We Should be Building Institutional Knowledge in Coffee Understanding Roaster Maintenance and Operations Enhancing Roastery Efficiency through Lean Practices How John Uses Time and Motion Studies for Improvement John Reflects of the Future of Coffee Roasting and Industry Trends  KEYS TO THE SHOP ALSO OFFERS 1:1 CONSULTING AND COACHING! If you are a cafe owner and want to work one on one with me to bring your shop to its next level and help bring you joy and freedom in the process then email  chris@keystothshop.com of book a free call now:  https://calendly.com/chrisdeferio/30min    Related episodes:  RoR # 22 : Master Insights on Roaster Maintenance and Care w/ Doug Graf, Vintage Coffee RoR Live! #9 : Roasting Innovation and Consistency w/ Scott Rao 478: Building Efficiencies Into Your Roastery w/ Scott Stouffer of Probat Coffee    

Knowledge about coffee is one thing, but wisdom and true expertise? Well, that is quite another. While knowledge is widely and cheaply available and true wisdom and expertise that makes a business effective is only attained after living and experiencing the realities of the coffee industry over time.  The difference is important because it means the difference between effective operations and solutions and just guessing. Coffee and coffee people deserve better. Today we are talking with a man who has lived enough coffee experiences for a few lifetimes and applies his hard earned insights to clients globally. I am honored to be talking with the one and only John Gordon of Silverback Coffee Solutions! John Gordon is an industry-leading coffee professional with almost three decades of experience spanning every facet of the global specialty coffee sector. He currently serves as the Director of Silverback Coffee Solutions, providing comprehensive coffee business consulting, project management, equipment design and development, roastery technical services and roaster training. A distinguished competitor and coach, John is a three-time UK Barista Champion (2010, 2011, 2013) and 2009 UK Latte Art Champion and the 2018 New Zealand Barista Champion. He has reached the finals of the World Championships multiple times ( 2009 WLAC 6th, 2011 WBC 6th, 2013 WBC 10th, 2018 WBC 6th ) and has coached highly successful competitors, including 2015 World Barista Champion Sasa Sestic and 2019 New Zealand Champion Dove Chen. Beyond the competition stage, John brings extensive technical expertise as a roaster technician and research and development specialist. His background includes serving as Production & Innovation Manager at Coca-Cola Amatil NZ and Operations Manager at Square Mile Coffee Roasters in London. He has held significant R&D consulting roles for major equipment manufacturers, including Sanremo Coffee Machines and Heylo/Carimali, where he managed engineering teams, directed 3D and mechanical design, built prototypes, and implemented Lean manufacturing principles. With a unique blend of high-level coffee experience, architectural and mechanical 3D design skills, and deep knowledge of roastery operations from green bean importing to production equipment installation, John continues to shape the future of coffee equipment and roastery workflows worldwide. Today we discuss: How Johns Curiosity and Technical Exploration Shaped His Career Innovations in Coffee Technology over the Years The Importance of Technical Knowledge John's Take on Balancing Taste and Technology Why We Should be Building Institutional Knowledge in Coffee Understanding Roaster Maintenance and Operations Enhancing Roastery Efficiency through Lean Practices How John Uses Time and Motion Studies for Improvement John Reflects of the Future of Coffee Roasting and Industry Trends  KEYS TO THE SHOP ALSO OFFERS 1:1 CONSULTING AND COACHING! If you are a cafe owner and want to work one on one with me to bring your shop to its next level and help bring you joy and freedom in the process then email  chris@keystothshop.com of book a free call now:  https://calendly.com/chrisdeferio/30min    Related episodes:  RoR # 22 : Master Insights on Roaster Maintenance and Care w/ Doug Graf, Vintage Coffee RoR Live! #9 : Roasting Innovation and Consistency w/ Scott Rao 478: Building Efficiencies Into Your Roastery w/ Scott Stouffer of Probat Coffee