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The Gift of Simtheory: https://simtheory.ai---2025 Model Timeline: https://simulationtheory.ai/5fd0e964-4c41-4f9a-bbb3-2a398d8500f0It's the long-anticipated holiday special... except Mike and Kris forgot to prepare so it's just a normal episode.

We're back from a week of hanging out with rockstars in NYC. Not just figurative rockstars in the form of 25 DC BLACK members and Scott Heiferman of Meetup.com, but also literal rockstar Keith Murray of We Are Scientists. From “friendly” acquisitions to hiring frameworks and thoughts on leadership, this is what's top of mind for 7 and 8-figure location independent founders going into 2026. LINKS Meet location-independent founders inside Dynamite Circle (https://dynamitecircle.com/) Hang out exclusively with 7+ figure founders in DC BLACK (https://dynamitecircle.com/dc-black) Leader's Intent Framework (https://verticalperformance.us/develop-a-leaders-intent-to-transform-your-team/) Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell (https://www.buybackyourtime.com/) TMBA 528: The Brenwall Code (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/markbrenwall2) CHAPTERS (00:05:22) 7-Figures and Location Flexibility (00:09:25) The Rise of “Friendly” Business Acquisitions (00:14:12) What the Hell is Leadership? (00:18:45) Buying Back Your Time with AI & Hiring (00:22:40) Insights from Meetup.com's Scott Heiferman (00:28:10) Annual Planning: Working Backwards From the Goal (00:31:25) The Crossover Between Artist and Entrepreneur (00:39:46) Overcoming Challenges Through Innovation (00:42:47) Rebranding “Asking for Help” CONNECT: Dan@tropicalmba.com Ian@tropicalmba.com Past guests on TMBA include Cal Newport, David Heinemeier Hannson, Seth Godin, Ricardo Semler, Noah Kagan, Rob Walling, Jay Clouse, Einar Vollset, Sam Dogan, Gino Wickam, James Clear, Jodie Cook, Mark Webster, Steph Smith, Taylor Pearson, Justin Tan, Matt Gartland, Ayman Al-Abdullah, Lucy Bella. PLAYLIST: Don't Write Another Landing Page Without This Framework (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/2026-email-funnels-playbook) [2026 Email Funnels Playbook] 6-Figure Sales Expert Calls You Out (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/dont-keep-doing-this-2026) [Don't Keep Doing This in 2026] Your 2026 Business Plan in 36 Minutes (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/2026-business-plan) [FREE Resource]

Join hosts Mark Kelley of Kelley Defense and Rick Hogg of War HOGG Tactical on this exciting episode of On The Range Podcast as they dive deep into the world of professional K9 training with special guest Matt Foster, Owner and Operator of Kingdom K-9.   Discover expert tips on military dog training, law enforcement canine operations, tactical K9 handling, and how these elite dogs enhance security and combat scenarios. Whether you're a veteran, police officer, firearms enthusiast, or dog lover interested in advanced obedience training, scent detection, and protection dogs, this episode offers actionable insights to help you be 1% better every day.   Explore the intersection of tactical firearms training and K9 units, including equipment recommendations, real-world deployment stories, and the latest in canine gear for law enforcement and civilians. Don't miss this must-listen discussion on building unbreakable bonds with working dogs and elevating your tactical skills!SEO Keywords with Hyperlinks: K9 Training Military Dog Training Law Enforcement Canine Tactical K9 Handling Protection Dogs Firearms Training Combat Veteran Insights Working Dog Equipment Tactical Podcast Scent Detection Dogs

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When Dr David Tuch started investigating his family tree, he found much more than he bargained for. A distant cousin. A sailor. A man who led a life of adventure - and changed the world of crime forever. In Part One of this True Spies story, you'll meet him too - and discover the first steps on a dark, dangerous and fascinating journey. Dr. David Tuch is the author of The Wireless Operator: The Untold Story of the British Sailor Who Invented the Modern Drug Trade. From SPYSCAPE, the home of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series producer: Joe Foley. Produced by Joe Foley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Food shelves across the country are seeing increased demand. And a new survey carried out by the University of Minnesota Extension and Minnesota-based nonprofit Foundation for Essential Needs provides a closer look at the need. Among the takeaways from the nearly 10,000 Minnesotans who responded this past spring: more than half say they got half or more of all their food from a food shelf. Dom Korbel is with Community Pathways of Steele County in Owatonna. He's joined Minnesota Now to share how he uses the results of the survey to stock the shelves and what the need looks like ahead of the holiday season.

Some AI projects in your organization feel weirdly easy. Others feel impossible. In this solo workshop-style episode, host Susan Diaz introduces the Four AI Cliff Archetypes - Divers, Pathfinders, Operators, and Bridge Builders - and shows how understanding your mix of people (not just your tools) explains most of your AI momentum or lack thereof. Episode summary Susan opens with a familiar problem: in the same organization, some AI projects glide and others grind to a halt. The difference, she argues, isn't the tech - it's how different types of people respond when they hit a "cliff" moment, where the familiar path disappears and AI represents a big, unknown drop. Drawing on personality and operating-style frameworks like Kolbe for inspiration, she introduces the Four AI Cliff Archetypes: Divers - jump first, learn in motion, create raw experiments and speed. Pathfinders - map risk and opportunity, research, and ask the hard questions. Operators - take a plan and run it, turning ideas into executed workflows. Bridge Builders - turn chaotic experiments into systems, documentation, and "this is how we do it here" Listeners are invited to score themselves 0-10 on each type as Susan walks through how each archetype behaves at the cliff, what sentences give them away, and how they help or hurt AI adoption if unmanaged. She then moves from personal reflection to organizational design: how to sequence work so each type shines in the right place - especially across the AI flywheel of audit, training, personalised tools, and ROI. She closes with a "cliff to bridge" sequence - Divers jump, Pathfinders map, Operators ship, Bridge Builders scale - and a practical homework exercise for mapping real people on your leadership team to each archetype so you can stop fighting human behaviour and start designing with it. Key takeaways The friction isn't just tools, it's temperament. AI feels like a cliff: the path ends, the map is unclear, the bottom is invisible. People respond to that uncertainty in patterned ways - and those patterns shape your AI projects. The Four AI Cliff Archetypes: Divers - "Let's just try it." Early experimenters who move fast, download tools before memos, and learn by motion. They create velocity and risk (shadow AI, lack of documentation, burnout). Pathfinders - "Hold on, what does this do?" Risk scanners who research, ask for evidence, and think about policy and edge cases. They prevent disasters but can get stuck in analysis. Operators - "Tell me the plan and I'll run it." Execution machines who thrive on clear outcomes, ownership, timelines, and metrics. They build powerful machines… which can be pointed at the wrong target if leadership is vague. Bridge Builders - "No one should have to jump this every time." System designers who create repeatable workflows, playbooks, and training so experiments become infrastructure. They can over-engineer too early if they don't have real-world data. No one type is "best" - you need a mix. A team full of Divers = chaos. Pathfinders-only = analysis paralysis. Operators-only = beautifully executed wrong things. Bridge Builder-only = process with no proof. Balance beats dominance. Sequence the humans, not just the tasks. Susan offers a simple sequence for AI initiatives: Divers jump - generate raw experiments and discover real use cases. Pathfinders map - assess risk, compliance, and opportunity. Operators ship - turn what works into pilots and deployed workflows. Bridge Builders scale - standardize, document, and build bridges so others can cross safely. Map archetypes onto your AI flywheel. In audit, Pathfinders and Bridge Builders lead with Divers exposing shadow systems. In training, Bridge Builders and Operators lead while Divers provide examples. For personalized tools and ROI tracking, all four types play different roles - from prototyping to governance to metrics. Design for behaviour, don't fight it. You can't force Divers to become Pathfinders or Operators to become Bridge Builders. You can design projects, governance, and sequencing so each type does the work they're naturally wired for - reducing friction and accelerating adoption. Episode highlights [00:02] Why some AI projects feel easy in your org—and others feel impossible. [00:26] "It's not the tools. It's the people." Setting up the archetype model. [01:16] The cliff metaphor: the path ends, the map is unclear, and AI = the drop. [01:57] Inspiration from Kolbe and operating modes for creating these archetypes. [03:11] Introducing the four types: Divers, Pathfinders, Operators, Bridge Builders. [04:14] How to play along: scoring yourself 0–10 on each archetype. [04:53] Deep dive on Divers: language, strengths, and how they accidentally create shadow AI. [06:41] The "sandbox plus guardrails" playbook for managing Divers (including burnout protection). [08:02] Pathfinders: risk scanning, research, and how to avoid permanent evaluation mode. [09:37] Two-week sprints and one-page memos as tools to keep Pathfinders moving. [11:02] Operators: "tell me the plan and I'll run it," and why goals matter more than tools. [13:04] Translating AI into workflows and metrics Operators can own. [14:22] Bridge Builders: turning chaos into infrastructure and culture ("this is how we do it here"). [15:40] Pairing Divers + Bridge Builders, and Pathfinders + Bridge Builders, to avoid over-engineering. [17:27] Why a team full of any single archetype breaks your AI efforts in predictable ways. [18:35] Mapping each archetype onto the AI flywheel: audit, training, tools, ROI. [21:28] Applying the model to your leadership team: spotting overloads and missing roles. [22:37] The "cliff to bridge" sequence: Divers jump, Pathfinders map, Operators ship, Bridge Builders scale. [23:38] Homework: map one current AI initiative against the four archetypes and adjust who does what. Use this episode as a mini workshop for your next AI initiative: Score yourself across Diver, Pathfinder, Operator, Bridge Builder. Pick one real AI project and write actual names next to each type on your team. Ask: "Where are we overloaded, where are we missing a type, and how can we re-sequence the work so each archetype shines at the right moment?" That's how you stop treating AI like a terrifying cliff - and start treating it like a crossing your whole team actually knows how to make. Connect with Susan Diaz on LinkedIn to get a conversation started. Agile teams move fast. Grab our 10 AI Deep Research Prompts to see how proven frameworks can unlock clarity in hours, not months. Find the prompt pack here.

Michael and I discuss his operating over the years, working with John Cassavetes and Orson Welles, on Die Hard, Waterworld, and Snakes on A Plane, and so much more. Mike's IMDB To see pictures and things we discussed in todays episode check out the podcast page of The Op. Please check us out on our website and on instagram and like us and review us if you enjoyed the episode. Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud Theme Mix - Charles Papert    

Join Simtheory: https://simtheory.aiGPT-5.2 is here and... it's not great. In this episode, we put OpenAI's latest model through its paces and discover it can't even identify a convicted serial killer when the text literally says "serial killer." We compare it head-to-head with Claude Opus and Gemini 3 Pro (spoiler: they win). Plus, we reflect on the "Year of Agents" that wasn't, why your barber switched to Grok, Disney's billion-dollar investment to use Mickey Mouse in Sora, and why Mustafa Suleyman should probably be fired. Also featuring: the GPT-5.2 diss track where the model brags about capabilities it doesn't have.CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro - GPT-5.2 Drops + Details01:25 First Impressions: Verbose, Overhyped, Vibe-Tuned02:52 OpenAI's Rushed Response to Gemini 303:24 Tool Calling Problems & Agentic Failures04:14 Why Anthropic's Models Just Work Better06:31 The Barber Test: Real Users Are Switching to Grok10:00 The Ivan Milat Vision Test (Serial Killer Edition)17:04 Year of Agents Retrospective: What Went Wrong25:28 The Path to True Agentic Workflows31:22 GPT-5.2 Diss Track (Yes, Really)43:43 Why We're Still Optimistic About AI50:29 Google Bringing Ads to Gemini in 202654:46 Disney Pays $1B to Use Mickey Mouse in Sora56:57 LOL of the Week: Mustafa Suleyman's Sad Tweets1:00:35 Outro & Full GPT-5.2 Diss TrackThanks for listening. Like & Sub. xoxox

Pascal Wagner interviews Rod Khleif, a 40-year investor who has owned thousands of units and trained operators responsible for more than 260,000 multifamily doors. Rod breaks down today's confusing multifamily environment, explaining why conservative underwriting, realistic assumptions, and deep operator due diligence matter more than ever. He shares the biggest mistakes GPs are currently making—from aggressive rent growth assumptions to risky debt structures—and outlines the practical questions every LP must ask before wiring money. Rod also highlights where he sees distress, opportunity, and risk heading into the next cycle. Rod KhleifCurrent role: Founder, Lifetime Cashflow Through Real Estate Investing; Multifamily Investor & EducatorBased in: Sarasota, FloridaSay hi to them at: https://rodslinks.com | https://www.youtube.com/@RodKhleif | https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodkhleif/ Get 50% Off Monarch Money, the all-in-one financial tool at www.monarchmoney.com with code BESTEVER Join us at Best Ever Conference 2026! Find more info at: https://www.besteverconference.com/  Join the Best Ever Community  The Best Ever Community is live and growing - and we want serious commercial real estate investors like you inside. It's free to join, but you must apply and meet the criteria.  Connect with top operators, LPs, GPs, and more, get real insights, and be part of a curated network built to help you grow. Apply now at⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.bestevercommunity.com⁠⁠ Podcast production done by⁠ ⁠Outlier Audio⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With so many ways to make money online, many founders and creators have lost sight of the most powerful one: email marketing. John Ainsworth, founder of Data Driven Marketing, says you're leaving tons of money on the table if you're not doing it well. John is back on the pod to share his best tips and tactics on landing pages, upsells, lead magnets, and more. You might want to take some notes for this one! LINKS Rolodex Marketing Resource (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jRV_ncgCWAMRB7tZZtnO7x0Tn5sE46-tYkwN6paVG3A/edit?tab=t.0) Free Email Marketing Resources (https://datadrivenmarketing.co/resources/) John's Podcast: The Art of Selling Online Courses (https://www.youtube.com/@john_ainsworth/videos) Meet John and other location-independent founders inside Dynamite Circle (https://dynamitecircle.com/) Hang out exclusively with 7+ figure founders (https://dynamitecircle.com/dc-black) Get 2 months of Perspective AI FREE with promo code TMBA (https://getperspective.ai/tmba) Share your thoughts about the podcast (https://getperspective.ai/interview/tmba-feedback) [takes 2 minutes] 22 FREE business resources for location-independent entrepreneurs (https://tropicalmba.com/resources) CHAPTERS (00:02:11) Email Marketing: A Must-Have Money Maker (00:11:50) 15 Steps to a High-Converting Landing Page (00:19:18) Do Webinars Still Work in 2026? (00:24:09) What Makes a Great Lead Magnet (00:29:09) The Power of Order Bumps and Upsells (00:36:58) How to Use AI to Improve Your Funnels (00:40:45) How to Make Extra Money with Trip Wires (00:44:37) Rapid-Fire Email Tips for 2026 (00:50:49) How John is Running His 7-Figure Agency CONNECT: Dan@tropicalmba.com Ian@tropicalmba.com Past guests on TMBA include Cal Newport, David Heinemeier Hannson, Seth Godin, Ricardo Semler, Noah Kagan, Rob Walling, Jay Clouse, Einar Vollset, Sam Dogan, Gino Wickam, James Clear, Jodie Cook, Mark Webster, Steph Smith, Taylor Pearson, Justin Tan, Matt Gartland, Ayman Al-Abdullah, Lucy Bella. PLAYLIST: Marketing to High-Dollar Clients (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/marketing-to-high-dollar-clients) 6-Figure Sales Expert Calls You Out (Don't Keep Doing This in 2026) (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/dont-keep-doing-this-2026) 8 Simple Steps for Improving Your Sales Funnel (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/john-ainsworth-sales-funnel)

Daily decisions can make or break facility performance. In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast, we take a deep dive into the BAS operator's role and how structured daily tasks create long-term gains in energy efficiency, equipment life, and tenant satisfaction. This isn't about chasing alarms or reacting to complaints. It's about creating a system of proactive habits that give you control over comfort, cost, and system longevity. Topics Covered Establishing consistent workflows to support BAS operations Prioritizing critical systems through alarm management Unlocking performance insights from schedule and trend log reviews Aligning BAS tasks with broader facility goals Leveraging BAS tools to streamline operator efficiency This episode is for those ready to stop firefighting and start optimizing.

In this episode of the Real Estate Pros podcast, Sid Bahadur, CEO of Nicasa and XB Homes, shares his journey in the real estate industry, discussing his transition from long-term rentals to short-term rentals, the current state and future of the short-term rental market, and the importance of management skills in running a successful business. He emphasizes the significance of investing in employees, understanding financial metrics, and learning from challenges to achieve growth and success in the real estate sector.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

In this special bonus episode, we break down Actabl's Q3 2025 Hotel Labor Benchmarking Data and explore what it means for hotel operators planning for 2026. Sarah McCay Tams, Head of Research and Editorial for HotelData.com, walks through the major trends shaping wages, overtime, headcount, and productivity across U.S. hotels. She's joined by experienced operators Shanell Marinuzzi and Peter Kilbourne, who share practical insights on staffing models, forecasting accuracy, cross-training, and using overtime strategically. Listeners will come away with a clearer understanding of how top-performing hotels protected margins in 2025 -- and what to do now to better align labor with real-time demand in the year ahead.Resources:See the charts: Q3 2025 Hotel Labor Benchmarking DataRead: How Hotels Used Labor Efficiency to Protect Margins in 2025Read: The Future of Hotel Labor Management: A Smarter, People-First Approach to ProfitabilityRequest a call with Actabl to learn about how they can help you right-size labor A few more resources: If you're new to Hospitality Daily, start here. You can send me a message here with questions, comments, or guest suggestions If you want to get my summary and actionable insights from each episode delivered to your inbox each day, subscribe here for free. Follow Hospitality Daily and join the conversation on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram. If you want to advertise on Hospitality Daily, here are the ways we can work together. If you found this episode interesting or helpful, send it to someone on your team so you can turn the ideas into action and benefit your business and the people you serve! Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands

Colleen VanBlarcom: McDonald's Operator, Legacy Builder, and Culture ChampionIn this episode, we sit down with Colleen VanBlarcom—owner/operator of 11 McDonald's restaurants across Southern Minnesota. With a career spanning four decades and roots in one of McDonald's most storied family lineages, Colleen shares what it takes to lead a growing, values-driven organization under the Golden Arches.From scrubbing floors as a teen to managing multi-unit operations in Mankato, Owatonna, Waseca, Medford, and Eagan, Colleen's story is steeped in grit, growth, and generational wisdom. She opens up about her father's early days with McDonald's—back when there were just over 200 locations nationwide—and how his legacy shaped her path as both a business leader and community builder.Colleen reflects on small-town adjustments, lessons learned from corporate legends, and how a surprise visit from Ray Kroc changed the course of her family's journey. She shares insights on leadership, problem-solving, and what it takes to maintain a strong culture in one of the world's most recognizable brands.And in a Get Deep exclusive, Colleen reveals the future location of Mankato's newest McDonald's restaurant—news you'll hear here first.Stick around for a heartfelt conversation about service, resilience, and the human side of fast food—plus powerful stories about her team's impact through the Ronald McDonald House Charities.

This week on the Bread & Butter Podcast, we're sitting down with Kirn Bawa, the Owner and Operator of Sizzling Tandoor Restaurant Group. Kirn talks about what it's really like to run a local ethnic restaurant, the challenges that come with it, and why understanding how neighborhood restaurants operate makes all the difference  

In this powerful moment, DJ Shipley shares his timeless perspective on the importance of building a sustainable morning routine, the benefits of simple, consistent exercise, and how these small efforts can have a profound impact on mental health and overall well-being. He opens up about his personal routine, which has been unchanged since 2004, waking up at the same time, hitting the gym, walking three miles a day, and sticking to a disciplined lifestyle. DJ emphasizes that the key to self-improvement isn't about drastic, overnight changes but about small, manageable steps that anyone can take. He argues that creating a routine isn't just about physical fitness, it's about mental structure, discipline, and building confidence. DJ's message isn't about reaching perfection, it's about finding what works for you and sticking to it. He challenges listeners to stop searching for quick fixes or magic solutions and instead build a routine that fits into their life and fosters long-term success. Whether it's waking up at the same time every day or making time for a short walk, DJ's practical advice speaks to anyone looking to improve their mental health and create a routine that builds a stronger, more resilient self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When disaster strikes - whether it's a fire, flood, or even a bat infestation - families are often left scrambling for safe, comfortable housing. That's where Jake Mast steps in. In this episode, Heather Bayer sits down with Jake, founder of Rapid Response AI Housing, to explore how his company is disrupting the traditional insurance housing model by combining speed, accuracy, and human-centered AI solutions. Jake shares his unconventional journey - from CPA to Hollywood actor to vacation rental host - and how that ultimately led him to carve out a niche in insurance relocation housing. With a growing network of 6,000+ landlords and boots-on-the-ground resources across North America, Jake's mission is clear: place displaced families quickly and responsibly into homes that reflect the life they've had to leave behind. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Attention turns to Upper Deck and Jeremy does not hold back. He walks through the story behind the 2003 Exquisite Tribute Wayne Gretzky 1/1 from the new Cup release, comparing the slick solicitation image to the actual card that surfaced: a different patch and a badly smudged, weak gold autograph on what should be one of the key cards in the entire product. Jeremy explains why he thinks this is a failure at multiple levels. He questions why the mockup used a fantasy level patch that does not exist in the production run, why the autograph pen was not tested properly, and why the card was allowed to be packed out instead of being pulled and replaced with a redemption and a remade version. He is clear that he respects the people at Upper Deck but argues that this specific card makes the brand look careless at the top end of the market and that it crosses the line from acceptable variation into something that feels like bait and switch for a product that costs thousands per tin. From there, the conversation shifts into something Jeremy has been hinting at for months. He finally reveals the project he has been working on behind the scenes alongside his book: a collector identity assessment that maps hobbyists on a 0 to 100 collector–investor spectrum. He introduces the seven archetypes that live along that spectrum, from Purist and Nostalgic through Precisionist, Hybrid, Builder, Operator, and Tycoon, and explains how your answers place you into both a score range and a detailed written profile. Jeremy and Joe talk through why this spectrum exists, how it grew out of years of conversation about “collector vs investor,” and why most people live somewhere in between. They discuss how a shared set of archetypes can give the hobby clearer language, help collectors better understand their own motivations, and make conversations at shows and online more grounded in where people are actually coming from. Jeremy shares that the tool is in early beta with only a handful of people tested so far, that the core assessment is intended to be free, and that future layers will add modifiers, maturity progression within each archetype, and deeper optional insights. Sports Cards Live is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms. Follow or subscribe, leave a rating and review if you are getting value from these conversations, and join us live on YouTube Saturday nights to be part of the chat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Dr David Tuch started investigating his family tree, he found much more than he bargained for. A distant cousin. A sailor. A man who led a life of adventure - and changed the world of crime forever. In Part One of this True Spies story, you'll meet him too - and discover the first steps on a dark, dangerous and fascinating journey. From SPYSCAPE, the home of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series producer: Joe Foley. Produced by Joe Foley. Dr. David Tuch is the author of The Wireless Operator: The Untold Story of the British Sailor Who Invented the Modern Drug Trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most 20-somethings are still figuring out their first job. Noah Tidwell dropped out of college, bought a moving company, ran it for five years, sold it, and launched a new business helping home service owners automate their operations. All before most people finish grad school. In this episode of Rising Tide Startups, Noah shares how he discovered his real passion wasn't running a moving company but solving the operational headaches that kept him up at night. The inefficiencies, the manual processes, the time sucks that every blue collar business owner deals with but doesn't have time to fix. So he sold his company and built Solo Operator to do exactly that. Now he's helping small home service businesses get their time back by implementing systems, automations, and processes that actually work. Noah talks about the discipline it takes to focus on high leverage activities, why he hires fast and fires fast in the home service space, and his vision for Solo Operator Labs where he takes equity stakes in businesses instead of charging monthly retainers. He also shares lessons from his dad (who was a previous guest on this podcast), why nobody will ever care about your business as much as you do, and his dream of backpacking through Europe once he builds a business that runs without him. Key Takeaways: Focus on signal, not noise. Identify your highest leverage tasks each day and complete them before anything else. Do what you actually love. If you're dreading most of your work, it's time to pivot toward what energizes you, even if it means starting over. Nobody will care as much as you. You can't expect employees to have the same drive as a founder. Accept that and set realistic expectations. Partner for ownership, not just payment. Taking a piece of the business instead of charging fees aligns incentives and opens doors when cash is limited. Small businesses need systems to survive. Whether you want to grow or exit, having documented processes and automation in place isn't optional anymore. Build a business that runs without you. True freedom means being able to step away and know everything still works. Listen to the full conversation here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@risingtidestartups Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rising-tide-startups/id1330525474 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2eq7unl70TRPsBhjLEsNZR Connect with Noah: Solooperator: solooperator.co  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noah-tidwell-18645b2a2/ Please leave us an honest rating on Spotify, YouTube, or Apple Podcasts. Shoutout to our Great Sponsors: Naviqus Virtual Services - Hassle-free administrative support services that are efficient, affordable, and tailored to your needs. Check out https://naviqus.com now to jumpstart your business for 2026! Podbrand Media - Have you ever considered starting your own podcast for your company or brand? Podbrandmedia.com can help. Affordable and effective in content creation and lead generation!

In this episode of the Live LSCRE Podcast, Craig McGrouther and I break down how to maximize value and reduce expenses in multifamily properties.We dive into contract services, maintenance strategies, and key line items in the P&L that can make or break your NOI. Learn how strategic expense management, property tax exemptions, and smart operational practices can drive strong, risk-adjusted returns.Whether you're a new investor or seasoned in multifamily, this episode highlights practical takeaways for building more efficient, profitable real estate portfolios.Learn more about LSCRE:www.lscre.com

Telecom was one of the earliest users of AI, long before its marketing hype and even before it was known by that name. The recent advancements are further propelling AI's use. In this episode, I talk to Dan Warren, Director of Communications Research at Samsung, regarding the role of AI in telecom networks. We discuss its role in network operations, AI for RAN, AI with RAN, and AI on RAN concepts; how software-based networking and virtualization (vRAN/Open RAN) enable AI; who will develop and implement AI models; the scope of standardization; and more. We also delve into the investment challenges for 5G operators to leverage AI, whether AI will encourage a larger role for Hyperscalers in telecom, and whether large-scale AI implementation can start with 5G/5G Advanced or will have to wait for 6G. Highlights: 00:00 - Intro 02:10 - Guest intro (Dan Warren) 03:22 - Samsung Network's categorization of the role of AI - Networks for AI, AI for networks  04:44 - Current interesting use cases of AI - RAN energy efficiency, complex capacity, and coverage optimization 06:40 - The current status of use of AI in telecom, major industry focus areas - optimizing opex and capex, experience enhancement 90:15 - Critical role of software-based networking and virtualization in enabling AI 12:48 - Are legacy networks w/o software-based networks out of luck for AI? 15:40 - How to decide where to run AI workload - where is the AI compute needed?  19:05 - Who will develop AI models for telecom? - property vs. standard, differentiation etc. 24:35 - Dichotomy between AI differentiation, open networking, and offering AI as a service layer 26:55 - Samsung's approach to AI as a service/software leveraging its software-based networking legacy. Might be different for more established players? 29:06 - Does today's architecture (e.g., SMO) have hooks for managing AI end-to-end? 30:01 - Data challenge of operators for AI - different forms, formats, sources, granularity, etc. Will things like NWDAF solve it? 31:50 - Operator understanding of the AI challenges ahead - transforming from a hardware operator to a software management company 34:36 - Is the investment needed for AI an impediment to its adoption? Worries of the fast-moving and changing AI landscape 38:46 - AI on RAN - Samsung Network's views 40:43 - AI on RAN - operators moving from telecom service providers to AI (edge) Data Center/infra providers - Does it make sense? 43:19 - AI timing - Will large-scale deployments wait for 6G, or can start with 5G?   45:16 - Closing       

Albert and I discuss skipping school to make movies, making movies with Ridley, Braveheart, The Martian, and so much more. Albert's IMDB To see pictures and things we discussed in todays episode check out the podcast page of The Op. Please check us out on our website and on instagram and like us and review us if you enjoyed the episode. Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud Theme Mix - Charles Papert

Shaun Ward in conversation with David Eastaugh https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGqFli3c7wM Floy Joy was an English group formed in Sheffield, England, who recorded two albums and had minor success with several singles. Into the Hot was released by Virgin in September 1984. It was preceded in July 1984 by the single "Burn Down a Rhythm", which also failed to chart. The second single, "Until You Come Back to Me", was released in October 1984. The third and final single, "Operator", was released in January 1985 and reached No. 86. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izOdvBmTDh0

Queen Elizabeth II made Britain's first long-distance automated phone call on 5th November, 1958 - when, from Bristol, she spoke directly to the Lord Provost of Edinburgh, 300 miles away, without the need for an Operator.  Subscriber Trunk Dialing (STD) transformed the telephone network, but was not without its challenges: automation brought efficiency but also led to job losses, sparking some labour disputes, and the roll-out was not completed for twenty years.  In this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly consider why women were selected over men as telephone operators; track the evolution of phone technology through international calls and push-button phones; and propose a future role for the monarchy in testing out social media DMs…  Further Reading: • ‘Caller, putting you through!' (Daily Express, 2012): https://www.express.co.uk/comment/expresscomment/334666/Caller-putting-you-through • 'Queen's first video call echoes Her Majesty's historic trunk call to Edinburgh in 1950s' (The Scotsman, 2020): https://www.scotsman.com/heritage-and-retro/retro/queens-first-video-call-echoes-her-majestys-historic-trunk-call-to-edinburgh-in-1950s-2881983 ‘Queen Dials Edinburgh' (British Pathé, 1958): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfH0Xr1rIcY This episode first aired in 2023 Love the show? Support us!  Join 

Sticking rigidly to your sales scripts, hiring and firing sales reps, and positioning yourself as a freelancer instead of the expert: these mistakes will cost you in 2026 if you don't address them now. 6-figure fractional sales manager, Jeff Pecaro, joins us once again to reveal his best sales insights and call us out on the mistakes we need to leave behind in 2025. Plus, we get into how he and other 6-7 figure businesses inside Dynamite Circle are scaling with just one human and multiple bots. LINKS How to work with Jeff (https://meetwingman.com/) Jeff's favorite microphone for sales calls (https://www.amazon.com/Shure-MV7X-Podcast-Microphone-Voice-Isolating/dp/B09BZZCGC8/) Get 2 months of Perspective AI FREE with promo code TMBA (https://getperspective.ai/tmba) Share your thoughts about the podcast (https://getperspective.ai/interview/tmba-feedback) [takes 2 minutes] Connect with 6-, 7- & 8-figure founders in Dynamite Circle (https://dynamitecircle.com/dcbkk) Hang out exclusively with 7+ figure founders (https://dynamitecircle.com/dc-black) 22 FREE business resources for location-independent entrepreneurs (https://tropicalmba.com/resources) CHAPTERS (00:00:13) Today's Guest: Jeff Pecaro (00:01:44) The Biggest Challenge Holding Back Your Sales (00:05:00) Start Positioning Yourself as the Expert (00:14:31) Conversion Rate Benchmarks to Aim For (00:18:59) How to Go From “Good Call” to $ in the Bank (00:26:33) Sales Best Practices in 2026 (00:32:24) 2026 Bootstrapper Trends and Predictions CONNECT: Dan@tropicalmba.com Ian@tropicalmba.com Past guests on TMBA include Cal Newport, David Heinemeier Hannson, Seth Godin, Ricardo Semler, Noah Kagan, Rob Walling, Jay Clouse, Einar Vollset, Sam Dogan, Gino Wickam, James Clear, Jodie Cook, Mark Webster, Steph Smith, Taylor Pearson, Justin Tan, Matt Gartland, Ayman Al-Abdullah, Lucy Bella. PLAYLIST: Your 2026 Business Plan in 36 Minutes (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/2026-business-plan) [FREE Resource] $400K in Points & 100% Vibe Coded Shopify Forecasting App with “SpyGuy” Allen Walton (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/400k-in-points-vibe-coded-app) The Lifestyle Business Playbook (2025 Edition) (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/lifestyle-business-playbook-2025)

Join Simtheory: https://simtheory.ai/OpenAI has declared "Code Red" as ChatGPT faces growing competition from Gemini and other rivals. In this episode, we break down OpenAI's 6% market share decline, why their ad strategy is on hold, and what they need to do to reclaim the AI crown. We also explore DeepSeek V3.2's impressive capabilities as a cheap open-source alternative, Meta's new policy grading employees on AI skills, and the crisis facing higher education as AI fluency becomes essential. Plus, Fatal Patricia hits #1 on our Spotify charts, and Tesla's Optimus robot is running like a slightly unfit human.CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro - OpenAI Code Red & Market Share Crisis07:03 ChatGPT's Failure to Go Deeper Into Users' Lives16:33 What OpenAI Needs to Win Back the Crown26:46 Chris's Wishlist for an OpenAI Comeback31:22 DeepSeek V3.2 - The Open Source Threat39:34 Meta Grading Workers on AI Skills46:29 The University & Education AI Crisis56:25 Fatal Patricia Hits #1 & WTF of the WeekThanks for listening. Like & Sub. xoxox

How can you effectively prepare your SaaS for an exit? And what should you know about the valuation drivers, buyer types, and metrics that matter most? In a live episode of the Grow Your B2B SaaS podcast recorded at SaaS Summit Benelux, host Joran sat down with René de Jong to unpack what it takes for SaaS companies to scale and prepare for a successful exit in 2026. René helps entrepreneurs—specifically SaaS founders—design effective exit strategies and navigate the full process of selling their businesses to third parties. Across the conversation, he offered clear and pragmatic insights on what separates the SaaS businesses that grow and sell well from those that struggle, how buyers evaluate companies in the current market, and why topics like the rule of 40, net revenue retention, AI-driven scalability, and deal structure matter now more than ever. From early-stage focus at 0 to 10K MRR to strategies for moving toward 10 million ARR, René shared guidance grounded in what he sees every day in the market.This episode turns the full discussion into a clear, actionable narrative that stays true to the original conversation and is easier to follow and revisit.Key Timestamps(0:00) - SaaS Summit Benelux intro, B2B SaaS scaling 2026, Rule of 40, NRR, ARR multiples, Earnouts, Strategic buyers, 0-10K MRR, 10M ARR(0:50) - Guest intro, SaaS M&A advisor, SaaS exit strategy, SaaS acquisition process(1:14) - Scaling your SaaS for 2026(1:20) - What separates SaaS winners in 2026(1:26) - Rule of 40, Efficient growth, ARR multiple valuation(2:18) - Go-to-market strategy, New business team, Net Revenue Retention (NRR), Expense efficiency(3:05) - NRR benchmarks, Churn, Customer concentration, Market standards(4:01) - Efficient growth vs spend, AI scalability, Revenue per employee(5:06) - AI native SaaS costs, VC vs mature SaaS valuation, EBITDA vs ARR(6:38) - VC backing for AI native startups(6:48) - Freemium model 2026, Valuation cycles, EBITDA focus, AI hype, ARR multiples(8:05) - Sponsor: B2B SaaS affiliate marketing, Reditus(8:49) - SaaS valuation benchmarks, ARR multiples range(9:01) - 3.5x ARR cash at close, Earnout, Reinvest, Deal structure(10:34) - Venture capital vs Private equity(10:43) - Strategic buyers, One plus one equals three, Synergy valuation(11:22) - Build list of strategic acquirers, Exit planning(11:29) - Headline valuations vs reality, Purchase price, Earnouts, Deal terms(11:51) - Earnout as bonus, Cash at closing, Burnout risk(13:05) - 2026 growth loop, AI in land and expand, Product-led growth, AI agents(14:10) - 0–10K MRR advice, Founder mindset, Learn fast, Mentors, SaaS community(15:35) - Smart capital, Operator investors, Non-dilutive help(16:06) - 10K MRR to 10M ARR, Focus, Buy-and-build strategy, Autonomous growth, 3–5 year plan(17:43) - Contact info, LinkedIn, anno9082.nl(18:03) - Outro, Subscribe, Sponsor the show, Reditus call-to-action

Today's Chicago Confession taught us not to slap your side piece's butt in public, we heard about the smoothest divorce in the history of divorces, and Whip's Hot Take scorches the Real ID online process...or maybe just scorches Whip's online tech abilities. Catch up on everything you missed from today's show on The Morning Mix Podcast!Listen to The Morning Mix weekdays from 5:30am – 10:00am on 101.9fm The Mix in Chicago or with the free Mix App available in the Apple App Store and Google Play.Follow The Mix: The MixstagramGet the Free MIX App: Stream The MixSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Follow me @samirkaji for my thoughts on the venture market, with a focus on the continued evolution of the VC landscape.Welcome back to another episode of Venture Unlocked, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the business of venture capital.In this episode, I sit down with Lior Susan from Eclipse to explore his journey from building companies in the physical world to founding and scaling a unique venture firm. We discuss the importance of high-conviction investing, assembling elite teams from operator backgrounds, and staying adaptable in a rapidly shifting market shaped by technology and AI. Lior shares lessons on discipline, honesty, and the realities of venture investing, offering actionable insights for anyone interested in building resilient companies or understanding what it takes to succeed in today's venture landscape.Thanks for listening to another episode of Venture Unlocked. We hope you enjoyed our conversation with Lior. If you'd like to get Venture Unlocked content straight to your inbox, go to ventureunlocked.substack.com and sign up, or go to Apple Podcasts or Spotify and subscribe. Thanks again for listening.About Lior SusanLior Susan is the founder and managing partner of Eclipse, a venture capital firm focused on backing entrepreneurs who are building companies to transform physical industries. He began his career as a co-founder of Intucell, a software-defined networking startup that was acquired by Cisco in 2012. After that, he led the hardware investment platform Lab IX at Flextronics, deploying capital across energy storage, additive manufacturing, robotics, and wireless infrastructure. In 2015, Lior launched Eclipse to invest in startups transforming critical industries like manufacturing, logistics, supply chain, transportation, energy, and on. He draws on experience as an operator, investor, and former Israeli special forces serviceman to support founders tackling complex, real-world problems.Eclipse is a firm headquartered in Palo Alto (with a New York presence) that partners with entrepreneurs building category-defining companies in physical industries. The firm builds and invests in companies at all stages, combining hardware, software, and systems to modernize “bits and atoms.” Since its founding in 2015, Eclipse has built and backed over 100 companies and helped accelerate startups like Bedrock, VulcanForms, True Anomaly, and Cerebras — companies driving innovation in construction, digital manufacturing infrastructure, defense capabilities, and AI infrastructure.During the conversation, we discussed:* Lior's Career Path and Founding Eclipse (3:38)* Reflecting on the Fund's Origins and Initial Fundraising (6:46)* Adjusting Firm Size and Strategy as Opportunities Grow (9:49)* High-Conviction, High-Ownership Investment Approach (12:45)* Decision-Making Process and Team Dynamics (14:57)* Patterns Among Founders of Large Companies (17:27)* The Evolution of Eclipse's Value Proposition (20:23)* Operator-to-Investor Transitions and Internal Training (24:49)* Market Shifts and Macro Changes in Venture Capital (27:07)* Exit Challenges, IPOs, and Long-Term Private Markets (30:27)* Alignment Between LPs and Managers Around Exits (33:44)* Lior's Investment Lessons and Reflections on Power Law (35:17)* Thoughts on Deglobalization and Future Predictions (36:32)I'd love to know what you took away from this conversation with Lior. Follow me @SamirKaji and give me your insights and questions with the hashtag #ventureunlocked. If you'd like to be considered as a guest or have someone you'd like to hear from (GP or LP), drop me a direct message on X. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ventureunlocked.substack.com

In her second week as CFO, Cristina Kim sat with Octaura's leadership team reviewing a three-year strategy and ambitious 2026 targets, she tells us. As the numbers appeared on the screen, her instinct was to do what she had done for nearly two decades: probe what might go wrong, stress-test assumptions, and look for what could break, she tells us. Mid-meeting, she experienced what she calls an “aha moment”—realizing she was no longer outside the story but inside it, responsible for helping the team achieve those goals, she tells us.That shift caps a career built on breadth rather than a linear ladder. Cristina began in investment banking in Hong Kong before spending 17 years in JP Morgan's strategic investments group across London and the United States, she tells us. There, she learned to sit at the center of technology innovation, translating between business needs, risk, and upside, and working closely with management teams and CFOs, she tells us. Over time, investing in Octaura and partnering with its leaders made her want to move from evaluating companies to helping build one, she tells us.Today at Octaura—an electronic trading platform and data company focused on loans and CLOs, she tells us—Cristina is applying that investor muscle in new ways. She is building frameworks for resource allocation, pushing for more granular, week-to-week metrics, and exploring how AI-enabled forecasting and internal data tools can sharpen decisions, she tells us. The discipline remains, but now it is in service of writing the story from within, she tells us.

Time is running out to take advantage of a tax credit for home improvements that help you use less energy. The federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit partially reimburses homeowners when they get an energy audit, weatherize their home, install new windows or buy a heat pump. Four western Pennsylvania school districts, including, have asked the courts to halt tuition payments to the state's largest cyber charter operator. The recently enacted state budget does not include changes to the way skill games are regulated, but that may not be the end of the story A state House committee has approved a proposal designed to standardize and expand programs that provide juveniles alternatives to the criminal justice system after they’re arrested Motorists traveling along US Route 222 in Lancaster County are advised to expect delays. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has announced that dog licenses for 2026 are now available for purchase. Under state law, dogs must be licensed at the point of adoption or purchase, or at three months if no transfer of ownership has taken place. The youngest age at which a dog can be purchased or adopted in Pennsylvania is eight weeksSupport WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the year winds down, many facilities are gearing up for winter operations, year-end reviews, and planning out 2026 maintenance and training. For our December episode, we're bringing back one of the most practical and most downloaded episodes we've ever released: The Tank Toolbox. This replay is packed with free, high-value resources every bulk fuel manager should have bookmarked. Whether you're updating inspection records, training new operators, preparing for spill response, or tightening up your compliance program, these tools can help you work smarter without spending a dime. Inside this episode, you'll find: Preventative maintenance videos Tank anatomy diagrams Spill response and ICS training links Operator onboarding tools Field-tested resources our team uses every single week If you're refining procedures, planning trainings, or mapping out 2026 priorities, this is the perfect episode to revisit. Grab a pen, save the links, and pass it along to your team.  We'll be back in January with a brand-new episode to kick off the new year. Until then - enjoy The Tank Toolbox!  Tank Talk Podcast (Integrity Environmental) Podcast covering various fuel tank related topics, including appropriate labeling, maintenance, regulatory requirements, and inspections.  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/tank-talk-alaskas-bulk-fuel-podcast/id1674667477  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Zmyi6WqsGrU41xfHeCP37?si=1c278befccd344bb  Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) YouTube Channel  Tank Farm Playlist freely provides 24 specific videos on how to perform preventative maintenance functions on bulk tanks such as changing gaskets, performing water draws, and changing filters.  https://www.youtube.com/@alaskaenergyauthority7923/playlists Morrison Brothers Tank Anatomy (diagrams that identify all the parts of a tank) https://morbros.com/downloads/products/Protected_Double_Wall_Tank_with_Remote_Fill.pdf  https://morbros.com/downloads/products/Protected_Double_Wall_Tank_with_Tank-Mounted_Remote_Fill.pdf  Tank Strapping Charts (Liquid Level Calculation) https://www.acetank.com/resources/technical-document-library/  https://greertank.com/downloads/  Steel Tank Institute Free Resources Keeping Water Out of Your Storage System https://stispfa.org/resource/keeping-water-out-of-your-storage-system/  Tank Inspection Guidance and free Monthly/Annual forms https://stispfa.org/library-resources/standards-regulatory-resources/sp001-standard/   State of Alaska Star Manual (Spill Tactics) Detailed PDF resource for most spill response exercise tactics, such as trenching, oil recovery, exclusion booming, etc.  Training videos on safe boom deployment aSupport the showintro/outro created with GarageBand

John Catsimatidis, Red Apple Media Owner & Operator, joins Sid for his weekly Monday morning appearance to discuss recent events such as the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and Catsimatidis' involvement in efforts to keep New York City safe and prosperous. Sid and John touch upon public concerns around ICE deportations, political dissatisfaction with Mayor Eric Adams, and the ongoing Venezuelan political situation under President Trump. Additionally, they discuss the potential impact of Venezuelan crude oil on US markets. The conversation also briefly addresses issues in Canada under its current Prime Minister. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

在这一期节目中，你听到的声音来自 AI，但内容全部由我亲自撰写。这篇文字最初发布在我的 Newsletter《Bear 学习派》中，可以在 https://bear.academy 网站订阅查看。 这一期，我想和你聊聊这段突如其来的回国、手术和陪护经历，怎么在忙乱和焦虑里，慢慢把人生节奏重新校准。你会听到一个中年人怎样在「上有老、下有小」的现实压力中，重新整理自己对家庭、工作和生活的排序。也会看到，当我们真的被迫停下来，反而更容易看清自己到底在乎什么。节目中，我会从「中年校准期」这个视角出发，分享这次回国照顾父亲时的心路变化：从一开始觉得只是来处理一堆麻烦，到慢慢意识到，这是命运递来的一次换轨机会。我们会聊到，为什么中年不一定是危机，更像一次对时间、金钱和情感的重新对焦，也聊聊我过去多次「转轨」的人生经历，是怎么帮我面对这次变化的。与此同时，我也会讲到另一个很多人关心的话题：AI 到底能不能真正帮设计师、产品人提升效率？通过 JAM 英语口语训练软件里「主题包」这个真实项目，我会具体说说，一个人+AI 如何完成过去要几个人、几周才能搞定的工作，以及「什么时候交给 AI 做，什么时候要自己上」这种判断，到底意味着什么。最后，我们会聊到最近我关注的一条科技动态：ChatGPT 里的 Operator & Agents，为什么它让 ChatGPT 更像一个「能帮你动手做事的助理」，而不只是回答问题的聊天机器人。也许你会对未来几年自己和 AI 的关系，有一点新的想象。如果你想看这一期的文字版、所有提到的工具和视频链接，也想顺手关注我平时的延伸阅读和笔记整理，欢迎订阅 Newsletter「Bear Academy」，详见文字版 Newsletter 的说明。## 4）Show Notes（章节与资源）- 回国照顾父亲：从突发行程到工作与生活全部按下暂停键- 「中年校准期」：上有老、下有小时，我们到底在校准什么- 多次人生换轨：从物理系到设计、从大厂到新西兰，再到独立创业- 命运丢来的柠檬：如何把中年的压力感，转成行动感和韧性- JAM 英语口语「主题包」项目：一个人+AI 如何完成小团队级别的产出- AI 对设计师/产品人的意义：不会替代你，但会拉开效率和判断力的差距- ChatGPT Operator & Agents：从「对话」走向「协作」的下一步- 中年的终极追问：当一切头衔都会谢幕，你到底想过怎样的生活**本期提到的资源：**- JAM 英语口语训练应用及「主题包」功能：关于如何用 AI 提升内容与设计效率的实战项目（链接见本期 Newsletter 文字版）- OpenAI 官方演示视频《Introduction to Operator & Agents》：展示 ChatGPT 如何直接调用外部服务完成任务（链接见本期 Newsletter 文字版）Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/beartalk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, our last Season 3 episode of the year, we zoom in on our featured Operator and Food, the two test tube toting thigh-high touting Silcence, who's exact number of arms and wings remains a true mystery, and the science-scared silken softie Vanilla Muffin, who is definitely NOT a horse and NOT from Umamusume, and we fixate on a translation question: Why is he called vanilla muffin? Why specifically vanilla muffin I NEED TO KNOW I— Ahem. Then, a throuple, with Jieyun, Asbestos, and Udon, asking: Can women be twinks? Because she does t— Wait, I can't say that in the description either? EDITOR'S NOTE: We were both very sick recording this episode and I was very sick editing it. I tried really really hard to edit out as many gross mouth noises as possible I really tried Follow along:  https://arknights.wiki.gg/wiki/Silence,  https://food-fantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Vanilla_Muffin,  https://arknights.wiki.gg/wiki/Jieyun,  https://arknights.wiki.gg/wiki/Asbestos, https://food-fantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Udon Support the show:  https://ko-fi.com/ivyfoxart Follow the show on Tumblr:  https://soul-mates-podcast.tumblr.com/ Follow the show on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@Soul-Mates-Podcast Listen to Together We'll Shine: An Utena Rewatch Podcast:  https://bunnygirlbrainwave.substack.com/archive Art by Ryegarden:  https://www.instagram.com/ryegarden Music by Sueños Electrónicos:  https://suenoselectronicos.bandcamp.com/ Follow and support ash:  https://ko-fi.com/asherlark

In this episode of Together We Win, President Steve Clark and VP Kerry Miller sit down with Mohamad El Zein, owner of Moona, an Eastern Mediterranean mezza restaurant in Cambridge. Mohamad shares how Moona has grown into a beloved neighborhood destination and why community remains at the center of his vision as he expands with a newCentral Square location opening next month. This powerful conversation is for all independent operators, offering honest insight into scaling with intention, navigating today's challenges, and building a culture-driven team that can growsustainably.

Listen in as Owner and Operator of 77 WABC, John Catsimatidis, former governor David Paterson and News Anchor and Host, James Flippin fill in for Sid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Simtheory: https://simtheory.ai (Use coupon BLACKFRIDAY15 for $15 USD off any subscription).----Simtheory Discord: https://discord.gg/Ar6GeQnAR7This Day in AI Discord: https://discord.gg/TVYH3HD6qsLinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/16562039/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/28PU4ypB18QZTotml8tMDq?si=FPaJU2NRSnOSNPmnsfwA_g---CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro & Fatal Patricia Update01:40 Promotions (Discord, Black Friday, LinkedIn)04:36 Claude 4.5 Opus - Best Anthropic Model Ever?31:17 Computer Use API Updates36:14 Will AI Replace 57% of Jobs? (McKinsey Report)1:00:52 Claude 4.5 Opus Demos (Christmas Hut & Diss Track Preview)1:07:13 Microsoft Farah 7B - Moose Porn Refusals1:21:51 Why ChatGPT's MCP-UI Apps Are a Bad Idea1:42:01

In this episode, Jamie shares the key themes she's taking into her 2026 planning — and why now is the moment to shift from working in your business to working on it. She also walks through what to expect in this year's Q1 planning workshop and pop-up community. In this episode you'll learn: • Why "radical responsiveness" is becoming a major differentiator • How to plan for outcomes instead of tactics • What owners should keep close instead of delegating • Why carving out R&D time (especially around AI) matters • How to think realistically about projects, KPIs, and capacity Join the Q1 2026 Planning Workshop: everythingcoworking.com/quarterly Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Q1 2026 Planning Workshop: everythingcoworking.com/quarterly Everything Coworking Featured Resources: Masterclass: 3 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets to Opening a Coworking Space Coworking Startup School Community Manager University Follow Us on YouTube

Whether you're a solopreneur or you've got a large team and millions of dollars in revenue, this simple process can help you plan for 2026 in just a few hours. Get ready for your best year in business yet, with clarity and intention. LINKS FREE Resource: Plan Your 2026 With Clarity and Intention (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gfFSgVgexN8bq1gekgc9oHdRnJsWGA6RMp0876NotcQ/edit?tab=t.0) Ryan Deiss on Scoreboards (https://x.com/ryandeiss/status/1991923587347825150?s=20) Get 2 months of Perspective AI FREE with promo code TMBA (https://getperspective.ai/tmba) Share your thoughts about the podcast (https://getperspective.ai/interview/tmba-feedback) [takes 2 minutes] Connect with 6-, 7- & 8-figure founders (https://dynamitecircle.com/dcbkk) Hang out exclusively with 7+ figure founders (https://dynamitecircle.com/dc-black) 22 FREE business resources for location-independent entrepreneurs (https://tropicalmba.com/resources) CHAPTERS (00:00:14) A Reliable Framework for Annual Planning (00:02:13) How to Set the Right Kind of Goal and Plan for the Year (00:08:15) System #1 to Reach Your Goal: Budget (00:13:03) System #2 to Reach Your Goal: Scoreboard (00:18:19) System #3 to Reach Your Goal: Scorecards (00:21:13) System #4 to Reach Your Goal: Cadence (00:24:18) What to Stop Doing & What to Do More Of In 2026 (00:27:59) The Importance of Personal Reflections Before a New Year CONNECT: Dan@tropicalmba.com Ian@tropicalmba.com Past guests on TMBA include Cal Newport, David Heinemeier Hannson, Seth Godin, Ricardo Semler, Noah Kagan, Rob Walling, Jay Clouse, Einar Vollset, Sam Dogan, Gino Wickam, James Clear, Jodie Cook, Mark Webster, Steph Smith, Taylor Pearson, Justin Tan, Matt Gartland, Ayman Al-Abdullah, Lucy Bella. PLAYLIST: Growth vs. Optimization — 90% of Growth Comes from 10% of Activities? (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/growth-vs-optimization) “3 Million in Revenue is a Death Zone" - Financial Strategy with Greg Crabtree (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/3-million-death-zone) Health Advice That Goes Against Everything You Know ft. Jay Feldman (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/health-advice-against-everything-you-know)

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Red Apple Media Owner & Operator John Catsimatidis joins Sid live in-studio for his weekly Monday morning hit to talk about the charitable event where WABC and the Police Athletic League distributed 5,000 turkeys to kids in Harlem. He reflects on his upbringing in Harlem and the importance of mentorship for young people. The conversation also covers political matters such as Lara Trump's potential in politics, criticisms of U.S. senators, and speculations about Donald Trump's strategic plans following his White House meeting last Friday with NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani. Catsimatidis talks about the high cost of turkeys in New York, ongoing investigations, and critiques of Canada's Prime Minister. The interview ends on a lighter note with news about Catsimatidis's cameo in an upcoming movie and his gratitude for WABC's success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The discussion turns to Joseph Stalin and his relationship with the legacy of Leninism. Stalin was a more "ideologically flexible" and savvy political operator than Trotsky, who was relentlessly focused on immediate and continuous revolution. While both Lenin and Trotsky employed political violence, the terror under Stalin was a different phenomenon because much of it was directed at high-ranking members of the Communist Party and the secret police in the Great Purge. The purges were motivated by Stalin's paranoia and the need to find scapegoats for the regime's failure to deliver prosperity and freedom. The assassination of Trotsky in 1940 is often seen as wrapping up the Great Terror, though arrests and executions continued.

One of the stickiest things you can do for marketing and retention in your business… host events. We've been doing this for our community over the last 12-ish years, and we feel like we've finally (sorta) cracked the code. Our Senior Community Manager at Dynamite Circle, Alex Harling, walks us through the guiding principles for hosting a 10/10 event. Apply these to your next sales call, group onboarding session, webinar, or in-person event. LINKS Share your thoughts about the podcast (takes 2 mins) (https://getperspective.ai/interview/tmba-feedback) Get 2 months of Perspective AI FREE with promo code TMBA (https://getperspective.ai/tmba) FREE Checklist: How to Host a Killer Event in 20 Steps (https://docs.google.com/document/d/14e0cea4WGDEPKZEB2Skg7b41KTPZxA9Jy-nwzgRN3q0/edit?usp=sharing) Connect with 6-, 7- & 8-figure founders in Mexico City (https://dynamitecircle.com/) The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker (https://www.priyaparker.com/book-art-of-gathering) Hang out exclusively with 7+ figure founders and join us in NYC this December (https://dynamitecircle.com/dc-black) 22 FREE business resources for location-independent entrepreneurs (https://tropicalmba.com/resources) CHAPTERS (00:01:48) The Man Behind Our Last 10/10 Event: Alex Harling (00:03:00) Why Event Principles Are Important For All Businesses (00:05:14) The Art of Gathering (00:10:40) 10 Ways to Make Money With Events (00:13:00) A New Spin on Sponsorship (00:16:50) Case Study: Breakfast Club Austin (00:18:48) The Costco Method (00:21:23) Bonus Ways to Monetize Events (00:25:08) The Biggest Challenge With Hosting Events (00:29:24) External Event Planner vs Your Ops Manager? (00:32:45) Five Principles for Killer Events CONNECT: Dan@tropicalmba.com Ian@tropicalmba.com Past guests on TMBA include Cal Newport, David Heinemeier Hannson, Seth Godin, Ricardo Semler, Noah Kagan, Rob Walling, Jay Clouse, Einar Vollset, Sam Dogan, Gino Wickam, James Clear, Jodie Cook, Mark Webster, Steph Smith, Taylor Pearson, Justin Tan, Matt Gartland, Ayman Al-Abdullah, Lucy Bella. PLAYLIST: “How Can I Get Customers For My New Online Sailboat Mechanic Business?” (Case Study in Location Independence) (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/get-customers-for-online-business) How 1 New Feature Can 10x Your Pricing + 4 More Insights From DCBKK (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/1-new-feature-10x-pricing) How to Instantly Improve Your Lead Pipeline by 20-50% (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/improve-your-lead-pipeline)

In this bodycam bonus, The Operator presses play on the dark-time delusions of a bikini-clad woman and her exposure to a police officer with the patience of Job. It's hilarious - full of unexpected run-ins, runaways, and ridiculousness. Hugs ❤️The Op is giving away 30 days of FREE, unlimited Patreon.Just email him for the link: info@1159media.com

On this nightmare walk, The Operator takes us through several national forests and forces our eyes and earballs onto the gruesome scenes committed by a true National Forest serial killer, Gary Michael Hilton.And in the Happy Ending, a missing toddler is... well, it's a Happy Ending... so good things happen for the toddler :)Want 30 days of Patreon for free? Email The Op at info@1159media.comHugs ❤️

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