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She called for help. She gave them her exact coordinates. She told them she was scared. And they still couldn't find her.On February 27th, 2024, Amanda Nenigar called 911 after crashing her car in remote desert terrain near the California-Arizona border. In the hour-long call, she sounded confused and desperate as she attempted to describe the mountainous terrain where her vehicle had gotten stuck off the highway. The dispatcher instructed her to find her location using Google Maps — and she did. She gave him her coordinates. But law enforcement ended up searching for her 30 to 40 miles away from where her body was eventually found.Her 911 call had been dispatched to California — not Arizona — where she actually was. CHP units spent roughly five hours searching before concluding efforts that afternoon. She was not located that day.A mother of two, Amanda was last seen alive on February 28th in Blythe, California. About a week later, her car was found abandoned in the rural Arizona desert south of the small town of Cibola — the back of the vehicle resting on a large boulder, deep in terrain with no paved roads. Her body was found nearly a mile and a half from her car on March 29th — over a month after she first called for help. Investigators believe she had been attempting to find shade under a tree to escape the desert heat before she died. Her clothes were found scattered along the path she had walked.Her sister, Marissa, told reporters that Amanda even provided the correct GPS coordinates and still did not receive the help she desperately needed. "She did not have to die like this," Marissa said. "If they had listened to her 911 call and written down the coordinates, again, she would still be here with us."This is a case about a system that failed. A call that went to the wrong state. A woman who did everything right — and still didn't make it home.The Operator walks you through the full timeline, the 911 call itself, the search that ended too soon, and the family's fight for answers. "This is really scary," Amanda told the dispatcher. She had no idea how right she was.And because The Ope believes you should never leave an episode without at least one reason to smile...Happy Ending

Jack MacTavish is a retired United States Army Colonel and author of action-adventure and espionage fiction. Over a military career spanning more than 36 years in both the U.S. Army and Army Reserve, he served in airborne, special operations, and joint assignments, including roles supporting U.S. Army Special Operations Command and U.S. Special Operations Command. His operational experience took him across multiple global regions, including Afghanistan, Korea, Haiti, Central and South America, and the Middle East. In addition to his military service, MacTavish has supported missions within the U.S. Intelligence Community as a contractor. MacTavish is the author of Royal Diamonds (2026), his debut novel, which blends action-adventure, espionage, and historical intrigue. His writing is informed by firsthand experience, emphasizing realism, operational authenticity, and the complexities of modern conflict and global power dynamics. He currently resides in North Carolina, where he continues to write and remains an advocate for veteran causes, including support for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Would you like access to our advanced agency training for FREE? https://www.agencymastery360.com/training Most agency owners say they want to sell someday… but they're building something completely unsellable. The mistake? Not only a lack of a clear vision for the future of their agency, but also a lack of understanding of what they'll need to build a sellable agency. If you're an agency owner planning to sell one day, do you understand what buyers are usually looking for? Do you know which type of buyer you're hoping to attract? Today's featured guest understands that most agencies are acquired by private equity and built the private equity partner he felt was missing in the space. He'll talk about what actually drives valuation, what kills deals, and how to build an agency that buyers want to compete for. Ben Gaddis is the former founder of T3, a digital agency he sold to private equity in 2019. After going through multiple acquisitions himself, he now runs an operator-led private equity firm focused exclusively on tech-enabled service and agency businesses. As a former owner who's been on both sides of the table, he knows exactly what buyers are thinking. In this episode, we'll discuss: What are private equity companies looking for in agencies? Recurring revenue vs. retention What would actually increase your agency's valuation? If the goal is talent, should you consider an acquisition? Subscribe Apple | Spotify | iHeart Radio Sponsors and Resources E2M Solutions: Today's episode of the Smart Agency Masterclass is sponsored by E2M Solutions, a web design, and development agency that has provided white-label services for the past 10 years to agencies all over the world. Check out e2msolutions.com/smartagency and get 10% off for the first three months of service. Toggl: Most agencies are losing 15–30% of their profit every year: lack of time tracking, messy manual timesheets, scope creep, untracked revisions, and all those "quick" client requests that never get billed. Toggl has created a fast, interactive way to uncover exactly where your margins are leaking. Start your investigation now at toggl.com/smartagency and use the code SMARTAGENCY10 at checkout for a 10% off annual plans. What Private Equity Actually Looks For (It's Not What You Think) The reality is that most private equity companies are looking to buy a couple of agencies to slam them together and eventually sell them for more. Based on this, agency owners have an idea of what these buyers want and mostly focus on revenue or EBITDA. According to Ben, however, buyers are looking at a few core things first: Client concentration Recurring or predictable revenue Net revenue retention Founder dependency (aka key-person risk) Clear vision and differentiation Let's start with client concentration. A lot of owners panic if one client makes up 20% of revenue. Some PE firms get nervous at 10%. But Ben brings nuance here. If you've landed and retained a $2–3M client for years, that's proof you can serve at a high level. That's powerful. The issue isn't just one big client. It's when your top 3–5 clients make up 50–60% of revenue. That's where it gets risky. If you're in that position, you already feel it. One bad email. One procurement shift. One budget freeze. And your stomach drops. That's not a valuation problem. That's a freedom problem. Recurring Revenue vs. Retention (The Smarter Metric) Everyone argues about contracts. "Should I lock clients into 12 months?" "Should we go month-to-month?" Ben argues that the real metric is net revenue retention. If you're at 90–100%+ retention, buyers don't care as much about contract length. He shared a case where they bought a company with almost zero recurring revenue but 115% net revenue retention. Clients kept buying more. The business was healthy. The packaging just needed to change. This is huge for agencies stuck in custom project hell. Sometimes it's not your service. It's how you position and sell it. Are you framing projects as standalone deliverables or as phases in a longer journey? If you're stuck working in the business and scrambling for the next sale, this is where to look first. Integration > Financial Engineering There are two types of buyers: Financial engineers smashing agencies together to increase multiples Operator-led firms building real integrated offerings Ben sees a lot of "fake integration." Agencies get acquired, but nothing truly connects. No shared systems. No real cross-sell. No operational synergy. Sophisticated buyers see through that immediately. What actually increases valuation? Additive capability. Does one service naturally lead to another? Does it solve a deeper problem for the same buyer? Does it expand wallet share within the same account? If you're thinking about acquisitions, don't buy revenue. Buy strategic fit. Otherwise, you're just running two companies under one logo. Growing Through Acquisition (And When Not To) A lot of 7-figure agency owners hit a wall where they can't hire fast enough and start to feel overwhelmed. The team depends on them. Growth feels capped. So they think: "Maybe I should acquire" and figure they should start small, as it seems easier than going through a big acquisition. Buying a bigger company or doing a merger of equals is certainly complicated in terms of defining who's in charge and which brand should remain. So, it should be a very complementary offer with a clear leader for it to make sense. This would be much clearer when buying a smaller business. However, here's the thing: Small acquisitions are just as hard as big ones. The legal, the integration, the emotional complexity, it's all real. If you've never done one before, the odds of it going smoothly are low. If the goal is talent… why not build offshore first? With AI and real-time translation tools, the global talent pool is radically more accessible than it was even five years ago. A lot of agency owners avoid offshore because it failed before. But the game has changed. If your bottleneck is hiring, you might not need to buy an agency. You might need to rethink your talent strategy. How to Prepare for a Sale (Even If You're Not Selling) This is where most deals fall apart, and Ben believes it's important for owners to try to cover any gaps in knowledge. Try to learn as much as you can about the process and the buyer to better understand their expectations. And if you still have questions, then don't hesitate to ask! Some aspects that owners may not understand and that you should start learning about: Working capital expectations Accrual vs. cash accounting Quality of Earnings (QofE) reviews Data cleanliness Revenue tagging Furthermore, Ben recommends something most owners never do: Run your own QofE before going to market. Know your skeletons. Track secured revenue. At the start of each year, how much revenue is already locked in? If that number consistently grows year over year, that's powerful. Buyers will ask about revenue by capability, revenue by sales rep, revenue by region, and client concentration by top 3/5/10. If your data is messy, you lose leverage. And if you're thinking, "I'll figure that out when I'm ready to sell," you're already behind. Vision Is the Real Multiplier Right now, Ben is seeing a lack of vision + execution alignment. AI is reshaping agency models in real time. Entire categories of services didn't exist a few months ago. The agencies that win won't just be efficient. They'll have a tight, clear, communicated vision. Agencies won't scale just because of a tactic. They'll scale because the vision was clear enough that the team could make decisions without the owner. If your team can't make decisions without you, that's not a people problem. That's a vision problem. And that's also why you're still stuck in fulfillment. Do You Want to Transform Your Agency from a Liability to an Asset? Looking to dig deeper into your agency's potential? Check out our Agency Blueprint. Designed for agency owners like you, our Agency Blueprint helps you uncover growth opportunities, tackle obstacles, and craft a customized blueprint for your agency's success.

Red Apple Media Owner & Operator John Catsimatidis joins Sid live in-studio for his weekly Monday morning appearance to discuss the Oscars party held here last night at WABC Radio's studios, reacting to the movie he stars in, Marty Supreme, going “zero for nine” at the annual award show last night. John honors the late Ernie Anastos, describing a tribute featuring his family and outlining plans such as scholarships and studios, while recalling hiring New York “icons” at WABC like Cousin Brucie, Cindy Adams, and Anastos. Catsimatidis criticizes Democratic socialists, claims foreign money influences protests and politics, and argues targeted taxes on billionaires are destructive and should reach the Supreme Court. He also addresses the Strait of Hormuz and oil prices, contrasting Trump-era and Biden-era oil levels and questioning European ally commitment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As you are scaling your company are you making sure you are doing as many of the things that give you energy and that you are skilled at? What is it that brings you the most joy or satisfaction in your business? Our guest today is Ashish Gupta, and he shares with us some best practices for sorting out your transition from operator to CEO. TODAY'S WIN-WIN:Be a self-aware leader.LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:Schedule your free franchise consultation with Big Sky Franchise Team: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/. You can visit our guest's website at: https://scaleupexec.com/Attend our Franchise Sales Training Workshop:  https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/Connect with our guests on social:LinkedIn (Personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashish-gup/LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/scaleupexec/Website: https://Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scaleupexec/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ScaleUpExecABOUT OUR GUEST:Ashish Gupta is the Founder and CEO of ScaleUpExec, where he helps founders and CEOs scale their businesses by installing world-class operations, systems, and leadership. He has built and exited two companies, including one acquired by a Fortune 500 company, and previously operated at Apple, where he gained firsthand exposure to elite execution and operational rigor. Today, Ashish works across industries including healthcare, professional services, logistics, and consumer businesses, helping companies grow from $5M to $100M+ in revenue. His work focuses on turning founder-dependent businesses into scalable organizations that run effectively without constant executive firefighting.  Ashish is known for his practical, no-fluff approach to leadership, execution, and sustainable growth, helping entrepreneurs build businesses that deliver both financial success and personal freedom. This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. Big Sky Franchise Team is consistently recognized as one of the best franchise consulting firms in the United States, helping business owners franchise their businesses through a proven 3-Step franchise process rooted in ethical principles, hands-on guidance, and customized deliverables. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/. The information provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or professional advice. Always consult with a qualified professional before making any business decisions. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, Big Sky Franchise Team, or our affiliates. Additionally, this podcast may feature sponsors or advertisers, but any mention of products or services does not constitute an endorsement. Please do your own research before making any purchasing or business decisions.

What if the problem isn't that you're not capable… but that you're not even close to your full potential? In this episode of The Financial Operator: Cash In, Chaos Out, Jen sits down with Alan Lazaros of Next Level University for a bold, honest conversation about personal growth, work ethic, money, fulfillment, and what it really takes to build a meaningful life. Alan shares the story of how a life-changing car accident at 26 forced him to question everything, despite outward success, a high income, and the "right" path on paper. From there, the conversation opens up into a bigger discussion around potential, discipline, finance, generational wealth, and why so many people are chasing outcomes they haven't built the habits to sustain. In this episode, we cover: • Why external success doesn't always equal internal fulfillment • How adversity shaped Alan's mindset and work ethic • Why finance should be taught as a life skill • The danger of comparing your real life to curated success online • Why most people avoid money until it becomes a crisis • What health, wealth, and love have to do with real fulfillment • Why level 10 results never come from level 2 effort • The truth about discipline, growth, and long-term success If you're a business owner, high achiever, or someone who knows you're capable of more but feels stuck between comfort and calling, this conversation will challenge you in all the right ways. Watch now for a direct, unfiltered conversation on growth, responsibility, and building a next-level life. ⏱️Timestamps 00:00 Introduction & Meet Alan Lazaros 00:47 The Car Accident That Changed Everything 03:43 The Internal Shift That Happened First 04:20 Success Without Fulfillment 07:43 Why Alan Started His Mission 09:03 Why Finance Should Be Taught in School 11:10 The Emotional Weight of Money 13:49 Why More Money Isn't Always the Answer 16:49 Health, Wealth, and Love Explained 21:44 Why True Success Is So Rare 23:24 The Problem with the 4-Hour Workweek Mindset 25:17 Social Media, Generational Wealth, and False Comparisons 29:53 Why Struggle Builds Character 33:03 Level 10 Results Require Level 10 Effort 37:27 How to Connect with Alan & Next Level University To connect with Alan Lazaros: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanlazarosllc Website: https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/ Don't forget to subscribe for the latest podcast episodes and insights from  @mkbcfo Do you have your own financial or business growth questions for MKB? Visit: Website: https://mkbcfo.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mkb_cfo/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mkbcfo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mkbcfo #PersonalDevelopment #MindsetMatters #EntrepreneurMindset #WorkEthic #FinancialGrowth #SelfImprovement #NextLevelUniversity #BusinessGrowth #SuccessMindset #TheFinancialOperator

Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles take us inside the mysterious world of Susie Wiles—the quiet, rarely seen chief of staff who may be the most powerful person in Donald Trump's orbit. While Trump famously trusts no one and burns through aides at lightning speed, Wiles has not only survived but brought an unexpected level of discipline to the chaos of Trump World. Wolff reveals how the Florida political operative who Trump once dismissed as “a refrigerator” quietly outmaneuvered rivals, crushed Ron DeSantis, and built a White House operation designed around one simple rule: never try to control Donald Trump. From her unusual strategy of staying out of the spotlight to the psychological tactics she uses to handle a president who refuses bad news, the episode uncovers the secrets behind the grandmother who may be the most important—and least visible—figure in the Trump administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Would you like access to our advanced agency training for FREE? https://www.agencymastery360.com/training How are you protecting yourself from the real risk of owner burnout? Agency owners often burn out because they built a business that depends entirely on them. Today's featured guest is a former agency owner turned AI SaaS founder. He'll unpack what really caused his agency collapse, what he learned from it, and how he rebuilt from a completely different role. Austin Armstrong is the owner of Syllaby, a tool for social media marketing that helps users create their very own realistic digital clone to personalize their marketing efforts, allowing them to forge a deeper connection with their audience. Austin spent over a decade in the agency world, working his way up from intern to running an agency before launching his own. For a while, it worked, until the cracks appeared. His agency was built around organic marketing and heavily centered on his personal brand. High months meant hiring fast. Low months meant wondering if payroll would clear. When a few large clients (that accounted for about 60% of monthly revenue) churned, the instability became unbearable. So Austin made his tech pivot and moved to starting Syllaby, which also came with a role pivot. More recently, he just released his first book Virality and is the co-founder of the upcoming AI marketing World conference. In this episode, we'll discuss: From agency failure to early AI adopter Why the founder bottleneck is emotional The founder evolution model AI exposes weaknesses Subscribe Apple | Spotify | iHeart Radio Sponsors and Resources This episode is brought to you by Wix Studio: If you're leveling up your team and your client experience, your site builder should keep up too. That's why successful agencies use Wix Studio — built to adapt the way your agency does: AI-powered site mapping, responsive design, flexible workflows, and scalable CMS tools so you spend less on plugins and more on growth. Ready to design faster and smarter? Go to wix.com/studio to get started. Making the Decision to Be an Early Adopter When he started Syllaby, Austin could already see the writing on the wall with AI. He was already not happy navigating the agency world, so the question was, "Do I want to place a bet as an early adopter of this technology? Potentially cannibalizing my own agency?" He spoke with several clients and business owners and came to the conclusion that most people hire an agency because they know they need to create content to be relevant, but didn't know how to pick the right topics, and in many cases didn't want to be on camera. They needed help staying consistent and accountable. Some of them don't even have the money to hire an agency, but still have a message and an expertise to share. So Austin started to look for ways to automate those processes using AI. The Founder Bottleneck Is Emotional Before It's Operational The emotional weight of the unraveling of Austin's agency was real. Nightmares about client complaints. Constant vigilance. Inability to disconnect. Eventually, he decided to make a bet on AI and launched Syllaby, an AI-powered content platform designed to automate much of what agencies manually execute, from topic discovery to scripting to publishing. Now, looking back, he sees his agency's failure came from several mistakes. It wasn't bad marketing or lack of demand. It was structural dependency. The agency relied on: His personal brand His client relationships His decision-making His emotional capacity When large clients churned, revenue collapsed because concentration risk hadn't been designed out of the model. When delivery required nuance, he couldn't step away because "he stirred the pot." This is the Operator trap. The Founder Evolution Model Most founders believe they own an agency. In reality, the agency owns them. What is supposed to happen as your agency evolves is that your role in it evolves as follows: Operator → Manager → Architect → CEO → Owner At the Operator level: Sales depends on you. Delivery depends on you. Escalations go to you. Pricing goes through you. And when you focus on one area, another suffers. Systems Create Freedom But They Also Create Identity Shifts As the owner, being needed feels good and letting go feels disorienting. Austin acknowledged this tension. In his agency, clients wanted him. Even with SOPs, some work required nuance. Some of it was ego. Some of it was positioning. Some of it was hiring the wrong people in the wrong seats. Having learned his lesson, things look very different in his SaaS company, where he can rely on strong partners, defined ownership, AI-supported workflows, and clear decision rights. Now he can disappear for two weeks, go skiing with family, speak at events, and the business doesn't break. AI Exposes Weakness All over the industry owners agree that AI isn't replacing strong agencies. It's exposing weak ones. At Syllaby, Austin has integrated AI so much is hard to think where he DOESN'T use it. He automates what many agencies sell manually: SEO-based topic discovery Script generation Video creation Scheduling and publishing For smaller businesses, this lowers the barrier to entry. For agencies, it creates leverage. Which tool are owners using? This varies from time to time. What you should be doing is testing them all out to see which ones work better for you, as well as creating a brief with all the information you'll need in case you decide to migrate to a different tool. Jason calls this his "AI Operating Brief", a master document loaded with: Company positioning Customer data Success stories CRM insights Transcripts Strategic principles Once embedded into AI tools, it eliminates repetitive context-setting and removes founder bottlenecks. Austin does something similar with what he calls his "Austin Codex", years of content, frameworks, and intellectual property housed inside AI models. The result is institutional memory without constant founder involvement. Time Audits Reveal the Hidden Ceiling Austin is a big fan of the full-time audit exercise: For one to two weeks, document: Every task Start and end times Whether it's mandatory or optional Your enjoyment level The dollar value of your time The outcome is uncomfortable. Once you're done, you'll see which $10 tasks eating $1,000/hour time, the emotional drain disguised as "important work", and the distractions masquerading as urgency. He outsourced email management, calendar coordination, travel booking — all consolidated into a daily executive summary delivered where he actually spends time. Not because he can't do it, but because he shouldn't. The bigger lesson: you don't scale an agency… you outgrow your role. Do You Want to Transform Your Agency from a Liability to an Asset? Looking to dig deeper into your agency's potential? Check out our Agency Blueprint. Designed for agency owners like you, our Agency Blueprint helps you uncover growth opportunities, tackle obstacles, and craft a customized blueprint for your agency's success.

Amazon introduced two major platform changes that could impact nearly every seller.In this episode of the High Voltage Business Builders: Week in Review, Neil breaks down the latest Amazon Business Solutions Agreement update and the new AI agent policy that took effect on March 4. Amazon now classifies automated software, AI systems, repricers, PPC tools, and even virtual assistants accessing Seller Central as agents. These tools must comply with Amazon's new requirements or risk losing access to seller accounts.The episode also covers Amazon's decision to end inventory commingling on March 31, a change that gives brand owners greater control over inventory while forcing resellers to adopt stricter FNSKU labeling requirements.Neil explains what these policy changes actually mean and how they will affect the automation tools, inventory workflows, and compliance systems sellers rely on to run their Amazon businesses.

5. Professor Evan Ellis of the US Army War College details the geopolitical struggle over Panama's ports, where an interim contract was awarded to an American-affiliated company after a Chinese-owned operator's lease was ruled unconstitutional. He discusses the Chinese government's retaliation, which includes suspending services and threatening that Panama will pay a "heavy price" for the decision. Ellis also examines migration policies impacting Haitians in the U.S., noting that the removal of Temporary Protected Status (TPS)could return vulnerable people to a nation plagued by violence. (5)1866 PANAMA

We're often great at making money, terrible at managing it. Multi-exit entrepreneur David McKeegan joins us to discuss personal finance built specifically for founders: The "refrigerator number" — what it is and how to find yours The 4% rule — is it still relevant, and what rate would you actually bet on? Concentration vs. diversification: when to double down and when to spread out Portfolio construction for 7-8 figure entrepreneurs (ETFs, TIPS, bonds — the real breakdown)

Ritchie Nkana is a Chartered Accountant turned Peak Performance Architect. He spent over 20 years in banking, quietly burning out as the classic “chubby banker”... successful on paper, exhausted in real life. A few health scares and some honest conversations at home forced Ritchie to rebuild his operating system from the inside out. Along the way Ritchie became a Personal Trainer, sports nutritionist, metabolic conditioning coach and pain-free performance specialist. But what changed his life wasn't just muscle, it was systems.Those systems evolved into The Operator's Edge™: a set of frameworks that help performance-minded leaders win across four pillars – health, enterprise, relationships and legacy, without burning out. Today Ritchie works with founders, executives and professionals who want full-spectrum success, not just a bigger job title.Contact Richie Nkana:www.RitchieNkana.ComX: https://x.com/RitchieNkanaDr. Kimberley LinertSpeaker, Author, Broadcaster, Mentor, Trainer, Behavioral OptometristEvent Planners- I am available to speak at your event. Here is my media kit: https://brucemerrinscelebrityspeakers.com/portfolio/dr-kimberley-linert/To book Dr. Linert on your podcast, television show, conference, corporate training or as an expert guest please email her at incrediblelifepodcast@gmail.com or Contact Bruce Merrin at Bruce Merrin's Celebrity Speakers at merrinpr@gmail.com702.256.9199Host of the Podcast Series: Incredible Life Creator PodcastAvailable on...Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/incredible-life-creator-with-dr-kimberley-linert/id1472641267Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DZE3EoHfhgcmSkxY1CvKf?si=ebe71549e7474663 and on 9 other podcast platformsAuthor of Book: "Visualizing Happiness in Every Area of Your Life"Get on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cmTOMwWebsite: https://linktr.ee/DrKimberleyLinertThe Great Discovery eLearning platform: https://thegreatdiscovery.com/kimberleyl

Neil Sedaka - I Go Ape (RCA)Bikini Mutants - Prey (Sealed)Itchy and the Nits - Secrets (Anti Fade / Total Punk)Vanity 6 - He's So Dull (WB)Fever B - Please, Operator? (N/A)The Messengers - That's the Way a Woman Is (Rare Earth)The Yardbirds - Goodnight Sweet Josephine (BBC)Aquarian Blood - Acid Fascist (Pelican Pow Wow)Gordons - Adults and Children (Gordons)Van Goth - One Night Performance (self-released)Healing & Peace - The Shopkeeper (self-released)Station Model Violence - Leisure (Anti fade / Static Shock)Daisuck & Prostitute - 闇の中のドッペル・ゲンゲル (Spittle)Frumpies - Malice and Discontent (Chainsaw)The Psychedelic Furs - We Love You (Epic)Hangedup - Klang Klag (Constellation)DJ Deeon - Ride This M.F. (Databass)Cointelpro - Jerilyn (Hospital / Hozac)Vipers - Coxinha Motherfuckers (Feral Kid / Swimming Faith / Undershows)F.Emasculata - Bright Lights, Drilled Teeth (self-released)W-9 - Nun (self-released)Sexaphone - No Heart / No Brain (Girlsville)Xanax - Field of Sight (self-released)Fugazi - Instrument (Dischord)

Feeling overwhelmed running your business? In this episode, Elyse chats with Sara Ritchie, founder of The Operator's Edge, a leadership coach and operations strategist who helps executives turn chaos into clarity. Sara shares actionable strategies to streamline operations, delegate effectively, and lead with confidence, purpose, and joy.Learn how to design your business around what truly lights you up, balance your energy, and reclaim your time.

In this Q&A session, Rob Beardsley (Founder & CEO of LSCRE) answers some of the toughest questions investors are asking about the multifamily market right now.Topics include whether the U.S. economy is actually in a recession, where we are in the real estate cycle, the biggest risks facing multifamily today, and how sponsors protect investor capital in volatile interest-rate environments.Rob also shares lessons from a deal that was terminated due to rising rates, explains the underwriting assumptions that matter most in multifamily investing, and discusses why relationships and trust are the most valuable assets in commercial real estate.If you're an investor trying to understand the current market cycle, risk management, and how professional sponsors approach deals, this video provides valuable insight.Topics covered:Are we actually in a recession?Where we are in the real estate and interest rate cyclesThe biggest risk in today's multifamily marketHow sponsors protect investor capitalRed flags that disqualify a dealThe most important numbers in underwritingWhy relationships compound the fastest in real estateHow new sponsors raise capital without a track recordIf you'd like to learn more about investing alongside LSCRE, connect with our team and join our investor community.

Red Apple Media Owner & Operator John Catsimatidis joins Sid for his weekly Monday morning appearance to talk about the ongoing war in Iran and the impact it's currently having on the oil industry, before he delves into his day-trip to Washington, D.C. today and what he aims to accomplish in our nation's capital. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if being “fully booked” is the reason you feel behind? We pull back the curtain on the operator mindset—busy, reactive, and addicted to checking boxes—and replace it with a CEO approach that channels your time into one focused, revenue-driving outcome. Instead of chasing trends and starting over every week, we build a simple 90-day lens that protects your priorities, clarifies your message, and makes progress measurable.Across this conversation, we reframe how experts and service providers structure their work. We define the real difference between effort and outcomes, then design a quarter where every core activity supports a single offer or revenue target. You'll hear how to translate that target into monthly milestones and weekly needle-movers: sales assets that convert, nurture sequences that answer objections, and content that points buyers toward one clear decision. We also dig into what to stop doing—reactive pivots, shiny-object projects, and over-editing low-impact tasks—so your best hours go to the moves that actually pay you back.Data becomes your feedback loop, not your stressor. We walk through the leading and lagging metrics that matter, from opt-ins and booked calls to conversion rates and total revenue. With a calm weekly review, you adjust tactics without scrapping the plan, then close the quarter with a short retrospective that turns lessons into leverage. The payoff is momentum without burnout: a cadence you can sustain, a message your audience understands, and offers that grow stronger with each quarter you run.Ready to trade busyness for strategy? Press play, set your one revenue goal for the next 90 days, and commit to finishing what you start. If this helps, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs focus, and leave a quick review to tell us your next 90-day target.Read the full article.Support the show

In this episode of the Real Estate Pros Podcast, host Michelle Kesil interviews Chauncey Pham, a real estate investor specializing in fix and flips and turnkey services. Chauncey shares insights into his business model, the challenges of working with new investors, and the importance of understanding consumer needs in real estate. He discusses the shift in market dynamics, creative strategies for finding properties, and common mistakes investors make. The conversation emphasizes the significance of education, process engineering, and adapting to changing market conditions.   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   —--------------------

Peter and I discuss the power of studying art, turning problems into opportunities, Atonement, Bohemian Rhapsody, and so much more.Peter's IMDBTo see pictures and things we discussed in todays episode check out the podcast page of The Op.Please check us out on the web and instagram and like us and review us if you enjoyed the episode.Theme Music - Tatyana RichaudTheme Mix - Charles Papert

Dan talks with Taylor Pearson about a new wave of “agentic AI” tools like Claude Code — and how founders are using them to tackle projects that used to take days or weeks. From analyzing financials to running workflows and speeding up big internal projects, these tools can act more like a business collaborator than a chatbot. They also walk through how to take the first step if you want to start experimenting. Find Taylor Get started with Claude Code Hang out exclusively with 7+ figure founders in DC BLACK Bento - Email marketing for bootstrapped founders CHAPTERS (00:00:00) AI “Superpowers” for Founders (00:00:43) A New Wave of AI Tools (00:00:57) Sponsor: Bento (00:02:32) The First Time Taylor Tried Claude Code (00:04:21) The $10K Projects Sitting on Your To-Do List (00:05:13) Real Ways Founders Are Using AI Agents (00:05:32) AI as the Operating System for Your Business (00:13:07) The Breakthrough: AI That Reads and Writes Your Files (00:20:44) The New AI Arbitrage (00:25:16) What AI Is Weirdly Good (and Bad) At (00:27:36) Why It's an Exciting Time to Be a Founder Again 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: Can Your Business Beat the S&P 500? How to Build a 6-Figure Digital Business with Claude Code 4 Ways to Start a Business From Scratch in 2026

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How to Hire a GM or Operator for Your Home Service Business (and Avoid a $100K Hiring Mistake)Scaling past $10M can expose a brutal truth: the leadership team that got you here might not be the team that gets you to $25M+. In this episode, John Wilson talks with Brendan Aronson (Founder of The Military Veteran, TMV), a recruiting firm that places military veterans into executive and operator roles at home service companies.They break down what an “operator” actually does in a growing HVAC, plumbing, or electrical business—how to know when you need one, and how to avoid the expensive hiring mistakes that come from unclear expectations and a sloppy process. Brendan shares why veterans often excel under pressure, what to look for in reference checks, and the biggest red flag after a senior hire: changing everything on Day 1.You'll learn:What a true GM/operator looks like in a $10M–$40M+ home service companyHow to test for performance under pressure (behavioral questions + reference checks)The #1 red flag: leaders who “rip up the carpet” immediatelyWhy the best operators listen first—and when fast change is required (safety/acute risk)How to build a real hiring pipeline (dozens screened → ~7 serious interviews)Host: John Wilson — https://x.com/WilsonCompanies Guest: Brendan Aronson (TMV) — https://themilvet.typeform.com/to/BDwkmCU0?typeform-source=www.themilvet.org

Every wholesaler is at one of 3 levels right now. And every single one of them has the same problem, they're leaving money on the table without even knowing it. In this video I break down the Starter, the Strategist, and the Operator, and show you the exact shortcut to go from where you are to $100k a month faster than you think.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:✅ Which of the 3 levels you're at right now and what's keeping you stuck✅ Why working harder is not the answer at any level✅ The 4 step method behind $2M in profit with 16 deals, no team and less than $500/month on marketing✅ The shortcut to $100k/mo that changes everythingTAKE THE FREE QUIZ: Find out exactly which level you're at, what's holding you back, and get your custom roadmap in less than 2 minutes.

Let us know what you think!Geoff Dardia shares his journey through toxic exposures, mental health struggles, and recovery. This episode exposes Operator Syndrome and highlights the importance of proactive healthcare and community support.In This Episode:• Operator Syndrome explained • Toxic exposures and medications • Veteran recovery and mental health • Task Force Dagger's mission • Family and community support

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Check the episode transcript hereABOUT BRIAN BURKEBrian Burke is President / CEO of Praxis Capital Inc, a vertically integrated real estate private equity investment firm, which he founded in 2001.  Brian has acquired over $1 billion dollars' worth of real estate over a 36-year career including over 4,000 multifamily units, over 1,600 senior housing units, and more than 700 single-family homes, with the assistance of proprietary software that he wrote himself. Brian has subdivided land, built homes, renovated a lakefront resort, and constructed self-storage, but his current focus is senior housing, specifically skilled nursing, assisted living, and memory care. Brian is the author of The Hands-Off Investor: An Insider's Guide to Investing in Passive Real Estate Syndications, and is a frequent public speaker at real estate conferences and events nationwide.   THIS TOPIC IN A NUTSHELL:  ·         Brian Burke's 36-year real estate journey·         Selling down holdings ahead of the 2022 market reset·         2025–2026 outlook and where he sees opportunity by asset class·         Why small multifamily can outperform in today's market·         The pivot into senior housing: assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing·         Demographics + post-COVID distress creating a “bottom of cycle” setup·         Buying below replacement cost: the per-bed basis advantage·         Operator-first investing and structuring for operational risk ·         Cash flow, hold periods, and multiple exit paths ·         Raising capital: single-asset syndications vs. funds and “semi-blind pool” strategy·         Sponsor vetting and real track record beyond IRR·         Lessons learned: the power of partnerships and the danger of overleverage   KEY QUOTE:  “The best opportunities are created in chaos.”   ABOUT THE WESTSIDE INVESTORS NETWORK   The Westside Investors Network is your community for investing knowledge for growth. For real estate professionals by real estate professionals. This show is focused on the next step in your career... investing, for those starting with nothing to multifamily syndication.     The Westside Investors Network strives to bring knowledge and education to real estate professionals that is seeking to gain more freedom in their life. The host AJ and Chris Shepard, are committed to sharing the wealth of knowledge that they have gained throughout the years to allow others the opportunity to learn and grow in their investing. They own Uptown Properties, a successful Property Management, and Brokerage Company. If you are interested in Property Management in the Portland Metro or Bend Metro Areas, please visit www.uptownpm.com. If you are interested in investing in multifamily syndication, please visit www.uptownsyndication.com.     We would like to thank our Sponsors:  OffsitePros and MyMoneyWorksForMe  #RealEstateInvesting #PassiveInvesting #PassiveIncome #CommercialRealEstate #CREInvestor #SeniorHousing #SeniorLivingInvesting #AssistedLivingInvesting #MemoryCareInvesting #SkilledNursingInvesting #MultifamilyInvesting #SmallMultifamily #RealEstateSyndication #RealEstateFund #AccreditedInvestor #InvestorEducation #DueDiligence #SponsorVetting #OperatorFirst #CashFlowInvesting #ValueAddRealEstate #ReplacementCost #MarketCycleInvesting #RiskManagement #CapitalRaising #PortfolioDiversification #InflationHedge #LongTermInvesting #WealthBuilding #FinancialFreedom   CONNECT WITH BRIAN BURKE:Website: www.PraxCap.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/praxcap , www.linkedin.com/in/praxiscapital Social Media: Facebook / X / PraxCap Instagram / Brian's Instagram Book:  www.BiggerPockets.com/SyndicationBook     CONNECT WITH US   For more information about investing with AJ and Chris:  ·    Uptown Syndication | https://www.uptownsyndication.com/  ·    LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/71673294/admin/   For information on Portland Property Management:  ·    Uptown Properties | http://www.uptownpm.com  ·    Youtube | @UptownProperties     Westside Investors Network  ·    Website | https://www.westsideinvestorsnetwork.com/  ·    Twitter | https://twitter.com/WIN_pdx  ·    Instagram | @westsideinvestorsnetwork  ·    LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13949165/  ·    Facebook | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork  ·    Tiktok| @WestsideInvestorsNetwork  ·    Youtube | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork  

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Why retail is now a demand chain, not a supply chain How AMRs deliver 6–12 month ROI in high-variability e-commerce Why robotics-as-a-service changes peak capacity planning The real bottleneck in AI adoption: structured WMS data Why dashboards are dying and exception-based orchestration is rising How consolidation will reshape 3PL economics Why operational excellence remains the ultimate differentiator HIGHLIGHTS 00:01–00:12 | Consumer expectations and the “fast + free + cheap” reality 00:12–00:15 | AMRs, ASRS, RaaS, and 6–12 month automation ROI 00:15–00:16 | Buy vs build: what's commodity vs “secret sauce” 00:16–00:19 | Agentic AI in warehouse ops: labor planning + execution 00:19–00:22 | AI proof, case studies, and demand planning as the next frontier 00:22–00:24 | Dashboards vs operators: turning analytics into actions 00:24–00:28 | Operator advice: efficiency, mechanization, and competition shifts 00:29–00:31 | Manifest trends: retail channels evolving + tech-driven 3PL future QUOTES  [00:04:10] “One of the biggest changes is you used to have a choice. You could either have it fast, you could have it free, or you could have it cheap. The consumer today wants all three.” – Jeff Wolpov [00:05:10] “We as logistics supply chain companies need to lean in and figure out how to do more with less. Today it's a necessity.” – Jeff Wolpov [00:07:30] “You need automation... We need to be faster and more flexible. Peaks have gotten much higher.” – Jeff Wolpov [00:16:00] "The hard part isn't building AI or using AI. It's what do you do with the results?" - Gary Allen [00:16:50] “Operators shouldn't hunt dashboards, they should get alerts, exception-based triggers. AI takes analytics to the next level.” – Gary Allen [00:23:00] "Reporting is the death of analytics." - Gary Allen  ABOUT THE GUESTS Jeff Wolpov Jeff Wolpov is Senior Vice President of E-commerce and Ryder Last Mile at Ryder System, Inc., where he leads the vision and strategy for omnichannel fulfillment and big & bulky home delivery. Previously, he served as CEO of Whiplash (formerly Port Logistics Group), achieving nearly 30% year-over-year revenue growth before its acquisition by Ryder in 2022. Earlier in his career, Jeff founded Distribution Solutions, scaling it from a startup into a $50 million regional logistics firm that became the foundation of Whiplash's national network. He holds a degree from the University of Michigan. Gary Allen Gary Allen is Vice President of Supply Chain Excellence at Ryder, overseeing Solution Design, Continuous Improvement, Data Analytics, and Automation across the supply chain organization. With more than 32 years of experience, he previously led EY's logistics consulting practice and held leadership roles at DHL and FedEx in product innovation, solution design, sustainability, and operations. Gary helped launch and co-author the “Annual Third Party Logistics Study” with Dr. John Langley of Penn State University and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Materials and Logistics Management from Michigan State University. LINKS MENTIONED Ryder report: https://www.ryder.com/en-us/insights/white-papers/e-comm/2025-ryder-e-commerce-consumer-study Ryder website: https://www.ryder.com/en-us Subscribe and Keep Learning!If you're a logistics leader looking to scale sustainably, don't miss out! Subscribe for more expert strategies on tackling modern supply chain challenges.Be sure to follow and tag the eCom Logistics Podcast on LinkedIn and YouTube

March 4, 2026 In this week's NARPM Radio podcast, host Pete Neubig talks with Mark Brower about what it really takes to step out of the day-to-day and lead as an owner. From hiring high-level talent to developing a clear vision, Mark breaks down the leadership and mindset shifts required to build a scalable, sustainable property management company.

Brooklyn Bus Operator Gardy, shares his experince from behind the wheel.

We talk to operator Matt, on his way to make a relief, down Sunset Park, Brooklyn.

In this clip, Tom Satterly recounts a harrowing moment of total collapse on a near-vertical mountainside during Delta Force Selection where, exhausted and starving, he lost his compass in the thick brush and nearly walked away from it all. From the 120 candidates who started, only 18 made the cut, proving that the Unit isn't looking for "monster studs," but for relentless individuals with the mental fortitude to keep moving when their bodies have already quit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What would actually happen if I disappeared from my business for 30 days? In this episode, I break down why most entrepreneurs are the real bottleneck in their company—and how being “too accessible” is quietly killing your freedom. I reveal the delegation systems, A-Player agreements, and meeting structures that transform chaos into clarity and turn busy operators into true CEOs. You'll learn how to automate, delegate, and eliminate the tasks that keep you stuck working below your pay grade. If you want to scale your income, protect your time, and finally build a business that runs without you, this episode will challenge you to redesign how you lead. I share the exact mindset shifts that helped founders go from overwhelmed and underpaid to scaling multimillion-dollar businesses while working fewer hours. If you're ready to stop negotiating with your potential and finally build real freedom, this episode will challenge you in the best possible way. Let me know what you think of today’s episode! Did you learn something new? Am I missing something? Is there something that has or hasn’t worked for you in your path to success? Send me an IG DM or email and let me know how I can help you level up in life. The post 458 – The 2026 Delegation Framework: From Busy Operator To True CEO appeared first on Early To Rise.

Send a textIn this insightful episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we welcome Saul Cohen, a seasoned accounting and acquisitions advisor dedicated to empowering business owners to transition from operators to investors. Saul shares his passion for entrepreneurship and the pivotal role it plays in fostering community and societal change. He elaborates on his journey from working at PwC to specializing in acquisitions advising, highlighting the importance of understanding business valuations and tax strategies for successful exits. Listeners will gain valuable insights into the mindset shift required for effective leadership, the common mistakes entrepreneurs make when planning their exit, and the significance of early tax planning. Join us as Saul offers practical advice on identifying growth opportunities and achieving true financial freedom, along with a success story that underscores the transformative power of strategic acquisitions. This episode is a must-listen for any entrepreneur looking to enhance their business acumen and navigate the complexities of growth and exit strategies.Want to be a guest on Living the Dream with Curveball? Send Curtis Jackson a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1628631536976x919760049303001600Support the showmosaic: Exploring Jewish Issuesmosaic is Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County's news magazine show, exploring Jewish...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Are you trying to grow your income without fixing the person running the business? This is Episode 2 of our How to Double Your Income Per Hour series with Taylor Atkinson. Last episode, we talked about tracking time and increasing hourly rate. This one goes deeper. Taylor is realizing that doubling income isn't about squeezing more out of his calendar. It's about protecting energy, upgrading mindset, and making ownership decisions that compound long-term. We talk about why he invested in Ownwell, how he's thinking differently about leverage, and what changes when you stop operating like a solo producer and start thinking like an owner. If you want more income without more chaos, this is the shift. What we'll cover: Income Follows Energy – Why your capacity determines your ceiling. Investing in Ownership – Why Taylor put money into Ownwell instead of just keeping cash. Mindset Before Mechanics – Why tactical changes don't stick without identity upgrades. Operator vs Owner Thinking – The subtle shift that changes long-term trajectory. Building for Compounding, Not Quick Wins – Why patience and positioning matter more than squeezing files. You don't double your income by grinding harder. You double it by upgrading how you think, where you invest, and how you protect your energy. To follow Taylor's journey, check out the links below: Instagram LinkedIn Kelowna Real Estate Podcast https://www.venturemortgages.com/ Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/scottpeckford/ I Love Mortgage Brokering: www.ilovemortgagebrokering.com Find out more about BRX Mortgage: www.whybrx.com Subscribe to my email list, Peckford's Playbook Join Mortgage Mindset Daily  I Love Mortgage Brokering is in partnership with Ownwell.  To see how top brokers are keeping clients engaged and generating leads from their database, visit ownwell.ca/scott.

If your business slows down when you step back, you're still operating — not leading. In this episode, we unpack the identity shift required to move from being the most capable person in the room to the most strategic. Inside this episode: • How to define your CEO role so you stop falling back into the operator role • Scaling is less about working harder and more about working smarter • Why most of us don't scale past 6 figures • The emotional resistance behind control • The decision-making lens of true expansion Scaling doesn't require you to work harder. It requires you to think differently. WORK WITH CHRISTINE: Buy my new book: Turn Impostor Syndrome Into Your Superpower Download: Consistent $10K Month Method Connect with Christine on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/christinecorcoran_coach/ Book a Discovery Call with Christine here Join the waitlist for the next round of Unstoppable Sales HERE Join the waitlist for the next round of NEXT LEVEL Mastermind HERE Christine's website https://christinecorcoran.com.au/

Welcome to the Scale Your Insurance Agency podcast! Today, we tackle a pressing question: Are you the orchestra conductor of your agency, or are you still the first violinist? In this post, we'll explore the necessary leadership mindset to scale your independent insurance agency, focusing on the transition from being the top producer to leading your team effectively. If you find yourself overwhelmed and doing everything, this guide will help you make the shift toward successful agency scaling.Key takeaways:The conductor of an orchestra represents effective leadership in an agency.Transitioning from operator to leader is essential for scaling.The skills that built your agency won't necessarily help it scale.Machines can remove friction, allowing leaders to design capacity.Accountability is crucial for empowering teams and ensuring execution.Leaders must redesign systems to facilitate growth and efficiency.Trust is built through human interaction, not just automation.Scaling requires simplicity, not complexity.Empowerment without accountability can lead to drift and confusion.Leaders are responsible to their teams, not for them.Chapters:00:00 The Role of Leadership in Scaling Insurance Agencies06:02 Transitioning from Operator to Entrepreneurial Leader11:50 Designing Capacity and Trust in Leadership17:47 Redesigning Systems for Growth24:13 The Importance of Accountability in Leadership30:00 Five Shifts to Become an Entrepreneurial LeaderTo scale your insurance agency effectively, you need to embrace a leadership mindset that prioritizes empowerment, strategic design, and simplicity. The shift from being the first violinist to the orchestra conductor may feel daunting, but it's essential for achieving long-term growth and success. Are you ready to make this transition? Embrace these insights, trust your team, and watch as your agency scales to new heights!Schedule Your Onyx Scaling Session Today: https://upponyx.com/

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Join us on the STILL RELEVANT tour: https://simulationtheory.ai/16c0d1db-a8d0-4ac9-bae3-d25074589a80Join Simtheory: https://simtheory.aiTDIA Discord: https://discord.gg/gTW4RkAJvnHorse Egg Lifecycle Infographic: https://staging.simtheory.ai/share/file/UZ2KJU----So Chris, this week... we're diving into Google's new Nano Banana 2 image model - 50% cheaper and supposedly faster (when the servers aren't melting). We put it through its paces with annotation-based editing, slide generation, and yes, the return of the legendary horse egg experiment.Plus: Google quietly kills Gemini-3 after just a few months (good riddance?), we discuss why the model was "dead on arrival" for agentic workflows, and break down the real story behind those massive AI layoff announcements from Block and WiseTech. Spoiler: it's probably not actually about AI.We also get into the current state of the model wars (Opus 4.6 vs Codex 5.3), why smaller models like GLM-5 might be the future for enterprise agentic tasks, and Chris's wife teaching Claude to literally speak to her using Mac's text-to-speech. The models are getting creative.---0:00 - Intro0:36 - Nano Banana 2: Price, Speed & First Impressions3:19 - The Compositing Problem & Last Mile Design5:41 - Annotation-Based Editing (This Changes Everything)9:52 - Slide Editing & Real-World Use Cases12:34 - The Horse Egg Experiment Returns14:30 - Image Degradation & Cost Breakdown17:47 - Text-to-Image Leaderboard Discussion20:01 - Why Nano Banana Dominates for Work22:07 - Codex 5.3 vs Opus 4.622:54 - Google Kills Gemini-3 (What Went Wrong?)26:48 - Google's Agentic Problem30:08 - The Model Loyalty Cycle34:22 - Why Opus 4.6 is Still the Best37:05 - Cost Optimization & Smart Model Routing43:30 - When Models Get Stuck on the Wrong Path45:36 - Nicole's AI Learns to Talk Back46:54 - Can Anyone Build Software Now?52:26 - Anthropic's Legal/Finance Plugins & Market Panic57:08 - Block Lays Off 4,000: AI or Excuse?1:00:05 - The AI Job Apocalypse Isn't RealThanks for listening like and sub xoxo

In this episode of the ETA Insider Podcast, Matt Littell joins the podcast to discuss his early experiences managing union employees, his transition into small business acquisitions, and the importance of building trust and curiosity as an operator. Matt is Cofounder at Legacy 41 and Adjunct Lecturer in Entrepreneurship at Northwestern Kellogg School of Management. From practical skills to deep relationship-building, Matt outlines how new and seasoned ETA leaders can thrive, offering invaluable wisdom for aspiring entrepreneurs and current business owners alike.

A semi-retired 6-time CEO accidentally went viral on YouTube, and turned it into a real business case study. Dynamite Circle member and DC BLACK facilitator, Richard “RJ” Jalichandra, joins us this week to talk about how a small channel can still transform your company. Plus, the hidden struggles of 7+ figure founders, defining your “enough number,” and why a little retirement planning today can actually improve your decisions right now. LINKS RJ's YouTube Channel Meet RJ and other lifestyle founders doing YouTube Hang out exclusively with 7+ figure founders in DC BLACK Bento will beat your current email bill — up to 70% off or $300 in credits CHAPTERS (00:04:18) How RJ Got Into YouTube (00:07:04) The Algorithm vs What You Want to Create (00:10:44) How to Build an Audience in 2026 (00:16:19) RJ's Creative Process for YouTube (00:19:16) Economic Opportunities for Mid-Cap Channels (00:23:17) The #1 Struggle of 7-8 Fig Founders (00:30:16) Scale for Wealth or Optimize For Lifestyle? (00:33:10) The Importance of Retirement Planning 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: Can Your Business Beat the S&P 500? How to Build a 6-Figure Digital Business with Claude Code 4 Ways to Start a Business From Scratch in 2026

If your business is growing but your calendar is bursting at the seams, this episode is your wake-up call. Tara breaks down the shift from being an expert operator (where everything runs through you) to building true expert authority - by packaging your expertise into signature IP that scales revenue without scaling your time.If you're tired of being the bottleneck, constantly reinventing the wheel for every client, and running on capacity… this is the path forward.In this episode, you'll learn:Why the “expert operator” model eventually hits a ceilingHow to scale your business without maxing out your calendarWhat it really means to “productize” your expertiseHow a signature path helps you deliver consistent results (without custom-building every time)The foundation of becoming the expert authority in your spaceChapters / Timestamps (YouTube)00:00 – Intro00:03 – The tagline: “Scale Your Business, Not Your Calendar”00:58 – When everything runs through you (and it becomes exhausting)01:36 – From expert operator to scalable expert: owning signature IP02:06 – Productizing your expertise to scale without more time02:46 – The game-changer: building a signature path from Point A to Point B03:57 – Creating capacity by stopping the “take every client/project” cycle05:09 – The Infinite Scale Method + becoming the authority in your space07:01 – Delivering a supported client journey without recreating the wheel07:27 – Awareness pulse: there is a better way to package your expertise07:51 – Action prompt: define your ideal customer and their path08:06 – OutroKey takeawayYour next level isn't more hustle - it's becoming the expert authority by turning what you know into a repeatable, signature solution that creates consistent results and frees you from the calendar trap.Want help building your signature solution?Check out these free products and resources to find out where you are on your scalable expert journey and how we can help you find (and realize) your infinite scale.#ExpertAuthority #ScaleYourBusiness #BusinessGrowth #SignatureSolution #ServiceProvider #Consultant #Coach #ThoughtLeadership #IntellectualProperty #ScalableBusinessAbout Me:Hey, it's your host, Tara Bryan. And I am on a mission to help more business owners learn to infinitely scale their businesses by leveraging the power of online without sacrificing the customer experience or results. I like to geek out on all things business strategy, marketing, interactive digital and user experience. This podcast is all about what is working, lessons learned and actionable tips to create and grow a thriving online business. Join us each week as we dive into different strategies, tactics and tips you can apply immediately to your business.To learn more:Find us at https://www.taralbryan.comHere are two ways we can help you create, grow and scale your business:1. Want to package your expertise or become a Scalable Expert? Take our free quick assessment to see how close you are to creating a scalable business.The Scalable Expert Assessment2. ALREADY HAVE AN ONLINE BUSINESS & READY TO INFINITELY SCALE?Schedule a 30 minute call with Tara to talk about our offers that will help you master the game.Thanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcasts reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.Mentioned in this episode:https://taralbryan.com/step/15-learn-to-scale-call

Built a successful business… but don't feel free?In this episode of The $100M Entrepreneur Podcast, Brad breaks down the “Freedom Pivot” — the shift from operator to owner to investor. He explains why what got you to $1M won't get you to $10M, how growth can quietly trap you, and why real freedom isn't just about money — it's about time, choice, and control. You'll learn the three stages of business evolution, how to eliminate bottlenecks, and why systems × leadership create freedom, along with practical strategies for auditing your calendar, redesigning decision flow, and building an asset that's scalable, saleable, and built for long-term wealth.If you don't want to own a job — you want to own an asset — this episode will show you how to make the shift.About Brad SugarsInternationally known as one of the most influential entrepreneurs, Brad Sugars is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and the #1 business coach in the world. Over the course of his 30-year career as an entrepreneur, Brad has become the CEO of 9+ companies and is the owner of the multimillion-dollar franchise ActionCOACH®. As a husband and father of five, Brad is equally as passionate about his family as he is about business. That's why, Brad is a strong advocate for building a business that works without you – so you can spend more time doing what really matters to you. Over the years of starting, scaling and selling many businesses, Brad has earned his fair share of scars. Being an entrepreneur is not an easy road. But if you can learn from those who have gone before you, it becomes a lot easier than going at it alone. Please click here to learn more about Brad Sugars: https://bradsugars.com/Build a Business That Gives You More Time, Money & Life: Get The $100M Playbook: https://go.bradsugars.com/100m-playbook-ebook

You didn't need another way to click “Pay Rent.”The answer is simple.The first rent payment inside ChatGPT matters.But the real story is what happens when nobody clicks anything.BH Management announced the industry's first rent payment processed inside ChatGPT.Funnel also framed it the same way on social.That is a legitimate milestone.Somebody has to be first.Here's the bigger shift.Agent-to-agent rent payments are next.Not “resident talks to a bot.”Resident's personal agent transacts with the property's agent.What is an AI agent in multifamily?It is software that can take actions inside systems, not just answer questions.We used to call them leasing bots.Now they can authenticate, pull context, and execute tasks with permission.What does that change for operators?It collapses friction.It moves your workflow into the resident's workflow.It makes rent collection feel like autopay, but smarter.If you're thinking, “Isn't this just autopay?” you're not wrong.Autopay was human setup.Agent pay becomes delegated intent with rules.That delegation is where the money is.And where the risk lives.OpenClaw is a current example of how fast personal agents are moving, and how quickly security concerns follow.So if you're building toward agent-to-agent payments, you need guardrails that an auditor would respect.Operator checklist before you celebrate “agent rent”:Identity: Who is the agent acting for, and how is that verified?Authorization: What is the limit, the schedule, and the exception path?Audit trail: Can you replay the decision and the transaction?Fail-safes: What happens when funds are short, or the ledger is wrong?Controls: Can onsite teams see it, stop it, and explain it?This isn't a gimmick.It's the next step in resident experience.And it will force a new standard for trust in your tech stack.Subscribe now. If you operate apartments, you're about to manage humans and machines in the same rent roll, and you need to be ready.MultifamilyCollective Blog: https://www.multifamilycollective.comThe Daily Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3YI6BDaHosted by: https://www.multifamilymedianetwork.com

#120Josh sits down for a quickfire episode with Dan Siegelman, a New Jersey native and JWU alum who cut his teeth working for industry heavyweights like Stephen Starr, Michael Mina, and the late Michael Chiarello. Currently leading the culinary operations for El Camino, a high-volume Mexican concept in Florida, Dan shares his insights on the shifting restaurant real estate landscape in Miami and his deep dive into authentic Mexican cuisine, highlighting the complex sauce work and diverse dried chilies his team utilizes daily.The conversation moves into the rapid-fire round where Dan reveals why he despises the word "heard" on the line, the absolute tragedy of losing his physical recipe notebooks to a late-night bag theft, and why the fat from braised short ribs is the most underutilized byproduct in professional kitchens. He also shares a hilarious (and highly embarrassing) hazing story involving "club baby seal" from his time as a young sous chef at Bottega, his unapologetic method for a cast-iron Texas Toast grilled cheese, and a crucial leadership lesson about stepping back and letting your team fail so they can ultimately grow.Timestamps01:48 Dan's background and working for Stephen Starr and Michael Mina04:24 The Miami rent crisis and its impact on independent restaurants08:18 Menu R&D, Salsa Macha, and utilizing diverse Mexican chilies13:00 The devastating story of losing years of recipe notebooks to a theft21:25 The best dish he ever ate: The French Laundry's suckling pig23:25 Giving flowers to Alex Lee and John Sergi25:27 Why kitchens waste too much root vegetable tops and braising fat29:04 An embarrassing hazing story involving Michael Chiarello and a seafood order32:40 The specific technique for a cast-iron Texas Toast grilled cheese34:37 A leadership lesson on micromanagement and letting your team failLinks and resources

Show Featured Sponsor Product: Seeklander Edition Holster In this episode of the American Warrior Show, Rich Brown and Bill Rapier dive into hard-earned lessons drawn from the world of Naval Special Warfare Development Group - where performance is measured in life-and-death outcomes, and teamwork isn't optional. This conversation isn't about hype or hero worship. It's about standards. It's about how elite units train, communicate, and execute and what armed citizens, competitors, and instructors can take from those principles. Because here's the truth: individual skill matters… but team performance wins. In this episode, they discuss: The difference between being a good shooter and being an asset to a team Why elite units obsess over repetition and measurable standards Communication under stress  and how small breakdowns create big failures Accountability inside high-performance cultures How ego quietly destroys team effectiveness What civilian defenders misunderstand about "tactical" training Applying special operations training principles to your own range time Rich and Bill break down how discipline, humility, and clear standards build competence - and how those same principles can transform the way you train, lead, and protect. Whether you're an instructor, competitor, protector, or leader in your own home, this episode challenges you to raise your standards. Train with purpose. Perform with discipline. Contribute to the team.    

Join Simtheory: https://simtheory.ai"Is This The End" now on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2Py1MyADUFqJFVUISI2VTP?si=oT3PWyJYRA2BspOmzT_ifgRegister for the STILL RELEVANT tour: https://simulationtheory.ai/16c0dationtheory.ai/16c0d1db-a8d0-4ac9-bae3-d25074589a80Two new models dropped this week — Gemini 3.1 Pro and Claude Sonnet 4.6 — and honestly? We're struggling to care. In this episode, we break down why Gemini went from being our daily driver to a model we barely touch, the "tunnel vision" hallucination problem that killed the Gemini 3 series for us, and whether 3.1 Pro actually fixes it. We put Gemini 3.1 Pro head-to-head against Claude Opus building a Geoffrey Hinton Doom Center, debate whether anyone can actually tell the difference between Sonnet 4.5 and 4.6, and make the case that smaller models running in agentic loops are secretly beating the frontiers. Plus: OpenAI acquires OpenClaw and we ask why a $100B company couldn't just build it themselves, DHH calls out the AI pricing bubble, Mike compares AI models to cheap wine hangovers, and Sam Altman refuses to hold Dario's hand at the India AI Summit. The model wars are getting weird.CHAPTERS:0:00 Intro & "Is This The End" Now on Spotify1:10 Gemini 3.1 Pro: Thinking Controls & The Medium Mode Fix3:14 The Speed vs Intelligence Trade-Off in Agentic Work5:10 Why Multitasking With AI Agents Made Us Anxious6:34 Solid Updates: The Real Goal of Agentic Coding7:45 Gemini's Fall From Grace: From Daily Driver to Dead Model10:08 The Tunnel Vision Problem That Killed Gemini 313:35 Mixed Reactions: Fanboys vs Reality on Gemini 3.1 Pro15:06 Side-by-Side Test: Gemini 3.1 Pro vs Claude Opus (Hinton Doom Center)17:39 Why File Manipulation Accuracy Matters More Than Context Windows19:27 The Context Window Debate: 1M Tokens vs Smart Sub-Agents22:05 DHH on Token Pricing: "If There's a Bubble, It's This"24:11 Should Models Ship as Agent vs Chat Variants?28:43 Claude Sonnet 4.6: A $2 Discount on Opus?31:44 The Model Mix: Why One Model Won't Rule Them All34:40 Anthropic Is Winning — But Can Anyone Tell the Difference?38:58 OpenAI Acquires OpenClaw: Why Couldn't They Just Build It?44:18 The Silicon Valley Moment: Sam vs Dario at India AI Summit47:05 Will Smaller Models Win the Enterprise? The Cost Reality Check51:27 The End of Single-Shot: Why Agentic Loops Change Everything55:48 Final Thoughts & Gemini 3.1 Pro Gets One More WeekThanks for listening. Like & Sub. Links above for the Still Relevant Tour signup and Simtheory. Two models dropped on a week again. What a time to be alive. xoxo

Dan and Ian hop on the mic to talk about spending money to make more money in your business, getting financial assistance with AI, how to decide where you should live and work in 2026, and agentic AI use cases. Meet lifestyle founders in Mexico this May Hang out exclusively with 7+ figure founders in DC BLACK Bento will beat your current email bill — up to 70% off or $300 in credits Live Well on Less Than You Think by Fred Brock “The End of the Office” by Andrew Yang “How to replace your bookkeeper with AI” by Dan Norris CHAPTERS (00:00:00) What Founders Are Talking About in Mexico This May (00:03:45) How to Spend Money to Make Money in Your Business (00:08:12) Using AI to Help You With Financials (00:19:16) How to Decide Where to Live and Work Remotely in 2026 (00:30:42) What's New With Agentic AI 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 to Build a 6-Figure Digital Business with Claude Code 4 Ways to Start a Business From Scratch in 2026 Financial Traps & Profit Truths

Gualter spent years deep in real estate operations. Deals. Buildings. Management. Constant involvement. In this clip from The Abundance Mindset podcast, Vinney explains why being knowledgeable — even wealthy — isn't the same as being free… and how he made a conscious decision to shift toward true passive income. The turning point wasn't a new strategy. It was a new purpose. Instead of asking, "How do I grow bigger?" He started asking, "How do I step back?" That single question changed the trajectory of his investing journey. If you're asset-rich but time-poor, this clip will hit home ⚡ ▶️ Tune in to the full episode of the The Abundance Mindset podcast tomorrow at 8AM!

There's a big difference between doing deals and owning a business.Most investors never make the jump.They grow deal volume… and somehow lose time, margin, and sanity in the process. Every new deal adds pressure. Every hire feels risky. Vacations feel impossible because nothing works without you answering texts, approving ads, and fixing problems in real time.That's the pain no one talks about.In this episode, Lindsay and I dig into why that happens, and why most investors stay stuck as operators even when the numbers look “good.” If marketing still needs your approval and follow-up dies when you get busy, you're stuck in the operator trap.That's exactly what you'll learn in our next free masterclass.On February 19th, Bill Allen and our COO Dave Morse will show you how to hire for ownership inside People+: Hiring for Freedom.If your growth still depends on you touching everything, this is the shift you need.If your growth still depends on you being in every decision, this masterclass is the move that turns effort into ownership.If you haven't registered yet…CLICK HERE to reserve Free your spot >>If you have, then I'm super excited to see you there!Catch you later!LINKS & RESOURCES1,000 FREE Seller LeadsGet your first 1,000 seller leads FREE from our partner BatchLeads and start closing deals immediately. CLICK HERE: http://leads.getbatch.co/mztQkMr7 Figure Flipping UndergroundIf you want to learn how to make money flipping and wholesaling houses without risking your life savings or "working weekends" forever... this book is for YOU. It'll take you from "complete beginner" to closing your first deal or even your next 10 deals without the bumps and bruises most people pick up along the way. If you've never flipped a house before, you'll find step-by-step instructions on everything you need to know to get started. If you're already flipping or wholesaling houses, you'll find fast-track secrets that will cut years off your learning curve and let you streamline your operations, maximize profit, do MORE deals, and work LESS. CLICK HERE: https://hubs.ly/Q01ggDSh0 7 Figure RunwayFollow a proven 5-step formula to create consistent monthly income flipping and wholesaling houses, then turn your active income into passive cash flow and create a life of freedom. 7 Figure Runway is an intensive, nothing-held-back mentoring group for real estate investors who want to build a "scalable" business and start "stacking" assets to build long-term wealth. Get off-market deal sourcing strategies that work, plus 100% purchase and renovation financing through our built-in funding partners, a community of active investors who will support and encourage you, weekly accountability sessions to keep you on track, 1-on-1 coaching, and more. CLICK HERE: https://hubs.ly/Q01ggDLL0 Connect with us on Facebook and Instagram: @7figureflipping Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Red Apple Media Owner & Operator John Catsimatidis joins Sid live in-studio for his weekly Monday morning appearance on the program to talk about how national and international media are seeking WABC's perspective on what's happening in New York, including a documentary on socialism and a visit from the Los Angeles Times. He recounts a Fox Business Zoom appearance from the Ritz-Carlton where he complained the hotel carried MSNBC but not Fox Business, prompting calls from hotel management and corporate about changing the channel policy. Catsimatidis also talks about New York City politics and concerns about tax increases driving a continued exodus of wealthy residents, mentioning attending the New York police foundation breakfast with Jessica Tisch and others. He comments on troubles in legacy media like layoffs at the Washington Post, and addresses his real estate interests in St. Petersburg and Coney Island, saying he is cautious about further investing in New York and calling proposed Coney Island small-business funding ‘chump change,' while noting a plan for ‘giveaway supermarkets.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices