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Would you do the things no one wants to do to have what most people will never have access to? In this episode, we glance at the super cool life of Clifton Braun, who is joining us from Medellín, Colombia. Clifton is a Social Marketing expert, Author of two best-selling books, "Social Marketing: No Money No Experience No Problem" and "Inside Social Marketing: Clif's Notes on How to Succeed in Our Industry," and a pioneer in the crypto space. Throughout our conversation, Clifton shares his experiences with Network Marketing, how it completely changed his life, and how and when he transitioned from the MLM to the crypto space. Clifton also talks about Bitcoin, explains what it is, why he believes it is the natural next step in our relationship with money, and what is stopping cryptocurrency from being massively adopted. Additionally, Clifton shares some details about his life in Colombia, the lessons learned after having visited over 80 countries, tips and advice to accomplish our life goals, and much more.Tune in to episode 25 of RADitude and discover the formula of Liv-nRAD and Loving Contagiously Clifton Braun's style. In This Episode, You Will Learn:A bit about Clifton's background and upbringing (2:40)How Network Marketing changed Clifton's life (5:50)What is Bitcoin? (9:30)What is the safest way to get into the cryptocurrency space (17:40)What makes Medellín so special? ( 22:30)What is next in Clif's life (32:50)Connect with Clifton:LinkedInInstagramGet Clif's books, "Social Marketing: No Money No Experience No Problem" and "Inside Social Marketing: Clif's Notes on How to Succeed in Our Industry"Let's connect!WebsiteContact UsLinkedInInstagramFacebookTwitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Looking back at this past year, there is more to be thankful for than just strong market performance. There have been many improvements and advancements in our industry that will impact all for the better.Our Industry continues to move away from the transactional business model. Advice and Expertise are dominating, and more businesses are putting their clients first to keep up. This, unfortunately, was not the norm.This year, our relationship with Charles Schwab expanded and enabled all of our clients to have free access to same-day Wires. Schwab also dropped their minimums for Charitable accounts, allowing more impact to be made.Have questions for an upcoming episode? Want to get free resources, book giveaways, and AWM gear? Want to hear about when we release new episodes? Text “insights” or the lightbulb emoji (

I'll share the biggest mistake I see our industry make when it comes to building profitable businesses. I'll share how you can breakthrough your current glass ceiling, and how you can create more wealth and more freedom - the REASON that you got into business in the first place. I'll share the lessons I've learnt even as a certified bookkeeper, still making mistakes with business finances, and what I've had to overcome to grow into a high level of financial responsibility with my teams. Are you ready to make even bigger moves in business? Are you ready to build wealth and freedom? I've just created the most insane opportunity for 3 women in our community! If you're one of the 3 powerhouses ready to take aligned action and lean fully into your vision over the next 12 months with other powerhouses who are consistently making big moves in business.. I'm so f*cking excited to welcome you into Expansion Mastermind. DM me on IG if you have a Q lovely, or you're welcome to book your complimentary business audit here: https://calendly.com/kailahlee/complimentary-business-audit Kailah x HIGHLIGHTS: [00:27] - Financial Empowerment[01:05] - Importance of Financial Literacy[01:59] - The Mistake of Pricing Strategy Based on Community[03:13] - Your Business Needs vs. Community[05:21] - The Importance of a Profitable Pricing Strategy[06:26] - My Personal Transformation[13:23] - The Biggest Mistake in Our Industry[14:16] - Stand Out and Get More Clients[16:02] - Building Empires and Luxury Brands[18:29] - Creating More Wealth and Freedom Links: Send me a DM on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/thekailahlee Stalk my Tik Tok here https://www.tiktok.com/@thekailahlee Subscribe to my Youtube here https://www.youtube.com/@thekailahlee

One of the most annoying phrases/analogies in our industry in my opinion is comparing sugar to cocaine when it comes to true addiction. As a former high school health teacher who talk to her students about sex, drugs, and rock and roll, I can tell you there's a stark difference between a cocaine addiction and a sugar "addiction". I'll explain what I mean from a neurological perspective and my thoughts on sugar.   Time Stamps:   (0:15) One of the Most Annoying Phrases in Our Industry (2:40) Sugar vs Cocaine (7:50) Increasing Our Dopamine Levels (11:30) My Issue with Keto (14:50) Random Side Story (17:30) Bottom Line on Sugar --------------------- Where You Can Find Me: @joellesamantha Nutrition & Fitness Coaching: @leveltencoaching Fitness Coaching Software: @fitcoachpro

“So to me, having partners, having media partners, having those people have a bigger audience. Getting them involved allows you to have a bigger audience so that they can accomplish what they wanna accomplish. ” - David TranWelcome back to the To Be Blunt podcast! In this episode, David Tran shares how he was inspired to create a magazine for the cannabis space that talks about medical stories and stories of people whose lives were changed thanks to cannabis. He also talks about the need for right marketing as well as a need for education on the space. David also dives into creating Farechild as well as the challenges he faced building it from scratch. [00:00 - 06:55] Top Stories in Our Industry[08:37 - 17:17] Creating Magazines for the Cannabis Space [17:18 - 24:17] Life Before and After the Success of Dope Magazine[24:18 - 29:22] Diving into Farechild and Creating it to Fulfill a Need  [29:23- 34:44] Challenges Faced Building from Scratch[34:45 - 43:19] Tips to Creating a Successful Event [43:19 - 58:10] Handling Policies and Tough Conversations [58:10 - 59:25] Closing SegmentFarechild is the new event ticketing and marketing platform for free thinking individuals to connect through unconventional events. The newest venture of David Tran and James Zachodni, formerly of Dope Magazine, the duo draws from decades of experience in nightlife, media, marketing, and event production, including their infamous Golden Ticket parties which they began hosting in 2008. Tran and Zachodni have developed an impressive array of opportunities in the experiential space and are pulling together their years of work across multiple sectors making Farechild an “all-inclusive” platform, appealing to brands and producers outside of cannabis and drawing both mainstream and emerging audience. Top Stories In Our Industry:https://mjbizdaily.com/cannabis-companies-lay-off-hundreds-retrench-amid-economic-woes/  Watch this episode on YouTube:TO BE BLUNT LIVE Catch me on MJ Biz Con! Use my discount code for 10% off: S P K M J B 2 2 1 0 Shayda Torabi has been called one of the most influential Women in WordPress and now she's one of the women leading the cannabis reformation conversation building one of Texas' premier CBD brands. She's currently the CEO and Co-Founder of RESTART CBD, a female-run education first CBD wellness brand. And has formerly held marketing positions at WP Engine and WebDevStudios. Shayda is the host of a podcast for cannabis marketers called To Be Blunt, where she interviews top cannabis brands on their most successful marketing initiatives. When Shayda's not building her cannabiz in Texas, you can find her on the road exploring the best hikes and spots for vegan ice cream. Follow Shayda at @theshaydatorabi SPONSORSHIP is brought to you by Restart CBD. Check them out for your CBD needsLEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to join me for episodes featuring some serious cannabis industry by sharing this episode or click here to listen to past episodesRESTART CBD is an education-first CBD wellness brand shipping nationwide.

“The most important thing that people should pay attention to is just being in store and actually being blunt in their education.” - Jarell WallWelcome back to the To Be Blunt podcast! In this episode, Jarell Wall shares how he hustled his way to be on the top and make a name for himself in the cannabis space. He shares how he was able to connect and become a CEO at Gentleman Quinns Blunt Co, and his journey to get into this industry. Jarell also talks about how there is still so much to do in this space and how all of us should strive to always have a mindset of always learning.[00:00 -08:59] Top Stories in Our Industry[11:39 - 16:27] Getting into the Cannabis Space and Starting a Dispensary [16:28 - 25:00] Starting Gentleman Quinns Blunt Co and Finding Investors[25:01 - 29:22] Having Hustler Mindset[29:23- 44:50] Breaking Down What is a Blunt and Attracting Consumers [44:51- 1:02:40] Sourcing Flowers for the Blunt[1:02:41 - 1:05:54] Closing SegmentJarell Wall is the CEO/Creative Director of Gentleman Quinns Blunt Co. He is also the Creative Director and Executive in Colorado's Marijuana Industry. Published Photographer & Graphic Designer, former Television Producer and Sound Designer.Connect with Jarell Wall!Go to GentlemanQuinns.comSocial Media:  Instagram, Twitter Top Stories In Our Industry:https://www.fox7austin.com/news/medical-marijuana-texas-license-holdershttps://www.cannabisbusinesstimes.com/article/dea-seed-sales-cannabis-breeders/ Watch this episode on YouTube:TO BE BLUNT LIVE  Catch me on MJ Biz Con! Use my discount code for 10% off: S P K M J B 2 2 1 0 Shayda Torabi has been called one of the most influential Women in WordPress and now she's one of the women leading the cannabis reformation conversation building one of Texas' premier CBD brands. She's currently the CEO and Co-Founder of RESTART CBD, a female-run education first CBD wellness brand. And has formerly held marketing positions at WP Engine and WebDevStudios. Shayda is the host of a podcast for cannabis marketers called To Be Blunt, where she interviews top cannabis brands on their most successful marketing initiatives. When Shayda's not building her cannabiz in Texas, you can find her on the road exploring the best hikes and spots for vegan ice cream. Follow Shayda at @theshaydatorabi SPONSORSHIP is brought to you by Restart CBD. Check them out for your CBD needsLEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to join me for episodes featuring some serious cannabis industry by sharing this episode or click here to listen to past episodesRESTART CBD is an education-first CBD wellness brand shipping nationwide.   

“The whole purpose of all of this is that everybody eats, everybody has an opportunity to participate if they want to. Everybody has access to information that should be readily available. And if you wanna participate, you work with people where the whole goal is everyone eats together.” - Lulu SwayWelcome back to the To Be Blunt podcast! In this episode, Lulu Sway shares about the cannabis market in New York, where cannabis is still not legal, as well as the legality of pseudo illegal gray area bodegas popping up in the state. She also shares how they are cultivating the sale of the product to the market and the importance of doing due diligence before going into a partnership in the cannabis space.[00:00 -13:23] Top Stories in Our Industry[16:08 - 20:30] Getting into Cannabis Space [23:31 - 36:04] Navigating the Cannabis space  in New York[36:05 - 45:06] The focus of On The Revel and being a leader in the space [45:07- 59:01] The involvement of the Cannabis Media Council[59:02 - 1:01:11] Closing SegmentLulu Tsui is Co-Founder and Chief Experience Officer at On The Revel, the parent company for a collection of curated educational and networking experiences democratizing information for those interested in the regulated cannabis industry. Lulu is seasoned in Experience Design (XD) and User Experience (UX) with 15+ years of experience leading research, strategy, and design for enterprise software, Software as a Service (SaaS), mobile, and touchscreen technologies. She also served as the principal experience designer for Chill, a cannabis e-commerce order and delivery platform. Along with On The Revel, Lulu serves as President of the Cannabis Media Council, an organization dedicated to destigmatizing and normalizing cannabis using the power of traditional media, and User Experience and Research Advisor at Oakland Hyphae, founders of the Oakland Psychedelic Conference and the Psilocybin Cup. Connect with Lulu Sway!Go to https://ontherevel.com  Top Stories In Our Industry:https://mjbizdaily.com/uber-eats-leafly-partner-on-cannabis-store-delivery-orders-in-toronto/https://mjbizdaily.com/germanys-proposed-adult-use-cannabis-legalization-plan-excludes-imports/https://www.marijuanamoment.net/nba-wont-test-players-for-marijuana-for-third-season-in-a-row-report-says/https://www.ganjapreneur.com/report-international-medical-cannabis-market-could-reach-40b-by-2028/ Watch this episode on YouTube:TO BE BLUNT LIVE  Catch me on MJ Biz Con! Use my discount code for 10% off: S P K M J B 2 2 1 0 Shayda Torabi has been called one of the most influential Women in WordPress and now she's one of the women leading the cannabis reformation conversation building one of Texas' premier CBD brands. She's currently the CEO and Co-Founder of RESTART CBD, a female-run education first CBD wellness brand. And has formerly held marketing positions at WP Engine and WebDevStudios. Shayda is the host of a podcast for cannabis marketers called To Be Blunt, where she interviews top cannabis brands on their most successful marketing initiatives. When Shayda's not building her cannabiz in Texas, you can find her on the road exploring the best hikes and spots for vegan ice cream. Follow Shayda at @theshaydatorabi SPONSORSHIP is brought to you by Restart CBD. Check them out for your CBD needsLEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to join me for episodes featuring some serious cannabisRESTART CBD RESTART CBD is an education first CBD wellness brand shipping nationwide. restartcbd.com

“But this industry is very fragmented. There are a lot of egos at play. There's a lot of money at stake, and it makes people crazy. We have to stop stabbing each other in the back and doing stupid things, and we have to come together as an industry to make a happier planet, a healthier planet, to help people live happier, healthier lives, and to get quality products.” - Marty MarionWelcome back to the To Be Blunt podcast! In this episode, Shayda Torabi welcomes Marty Marion to talk about how the cannabis industry is filled with confusion and misinformation, and how we must be smart to outwit the market.He also emphasizes the need of being aware of  regulations and to be compliant with FDA rules, especially as cannabis operators in the Hemp space.[00:00 - 08:33] Top Stories in Our Industry[12:26 - 18:54] The Transition from a "Mad Men" ad firm to a hemp enterprise[18:55 - 37:59] Managing Marketing and Compliance Concerning Cannabis[38:00 - 46:35] The Legality of Cannabis in the Market[46:36 - 51:06] Reducing the Risks of Intoxication by Creating Restrictions[51:07 - 1:08:24] Lobbying the Use of Cannabis to Congress and the FDA[1:08:24 - 1:10:17] Closing SegmentMarty Marion has been a senior executive and principal of several of the world's largest "Mad Men'' ad agencies on New York's Madison Avenue for more than 35 years. He has also been a consultant to many of the world's largest pharmaceutical, supplement, and CBD companies on marketing strategy and FDA compliance. He is now the CEO of The Hempshire Group, Inc., a publicly traded company that makes MOUNTAIN Smokes CBD Hemp Smokes.Connect with Marty!Go to https://mountainsmokes.com/Top Stories In Our Industry:https://www.ganjapreneur.com/mlb-makes-charlottes-web-official-cbd-of-major-league-baseball/https://mjbizdaily.com/canopy-growth-quits-canadian-cannabis-retail-business/https://mjbizdaily.com/florida-marijuana-testing-labs-under-fire-over-thc-potency/ Watch this episode on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSmukudVoWg  Catch me on MJ Biz Con! Use my discount code for 10% off: S P K M J B 2 2 1 0 Shayda Torabi has been called one of the most influential Women in WordPress and now she's one of the women leading the cannabis reformation conversation building one of Texas' premier CBD brands. She's currently the CEO and Co-Founder of RESTART CBD, a female-run education first CBD wellness brand. And has formerly held marketing positions at WP Engine and WebDevStudios. Shayda is the host of a podcast for cannabis marketers called To Be Blunt, where she interviews top cannabis brands on their most successful marketing initiatives. When Shayda's not building her cannabiz in Texas, you can find her on the road exploring the best hikes and spots for vegan ice cream. Follow Shayda at @theshaydatorabi SPONSORSHIP is brought to you by Restart CBD. Check them out for your CBD needsLEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to join me for episodes featuring some serious cannabis industry by sharing this episode or click here to listen to past episodesRESTART CBD is an education-first CBD wellness brand shipping nationwide.

'Selfishly, it's about growth,  whether it's revenue or relationships. Externally, it's about content output, showcasing what legal cannabis looks like, the nuances of experience for consumers, and patients, and the brands that are available, the products that are available, the discussion…” - Mitch PfeiferWelcome back to the To Be Blunt podcast! In this episode, Shayda Torabi welcomes Respect My Region's Mitch Pfeifer to talk about cannabis content creation, the importance of building relationships with brands, and being relentless in pursuing opportunities. He shares how he was able to turn his side hustle into a business and what they are doing to promote cannabis culture and high-quality cannabis products.[00:00 - 10:09] Top Stories in Our Industry[11:50- 18:15] From Black Market to Recreational Market[18:16 - 29:53] Connecting through Content[28:54 - 41:24] How to Growth Hack Your Business [41:25 - 50:47] Celebrating the Cannabis Experience[50:48 - 1:11:47] The Quest for the Best Weed[1:11:48 - 1:15:56] What's Next for The North American Weed TourMitch Pfeifer is the Founder and CEO of Respect My Region, a digital lifestyle publication and marketing agency. He's written over 1200 articles on cannabis and music published across various websites, publications, and magazines. In a previous life, Mitch was a legacy cannabis operator who also worked in retail, sports apparel, the music industry, and real estate marketing.In 2011, Mitch started Respect My Region as a lifestyle brand. He threw concerts and events all over the Pacific Northwest, selling clothing through e-commerce, traditional retail channels, and medical cannabis dispensaries. Following recreational cannabis legalization in Washington in 2016, Mitch combined his legacy cannabis, content, and marketing experience to move into the recreational cannabis space.Connect with Mitch!Go to respectmyregion.com! Top Stories in Our industry:https://www.leafly.com/news/politics/mmj-pet-legalization-california https://www.wsj.com/articles/welcome-to-the-worlds-oddest-pot-party-thrown-by-the-local-police-11663597103  Watch this episode on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-Mna6rlNCs  Catch me on MJ Biz Con! Use my discount code for 10% off: S P K M J B 2 2 1 0Shayda Torabi has been called one of the most influential Women in WordPress and now she's one of the women leading the cannabis reformation conversation building one of Texas' premier CBD brands. She's currently the CEO and Co-Founder of RESTART CBD, a female-run education first CBD wellness brand. And has formerly held marketing positions at WP Engine and WebDevStudios. Shayda is the host of a podcast for cannabis marketers called To Be Blunt, where she interviews top cannabis brands on their most successful marketing initiatives. When Shayda's not building her cannabiz in Texas, you can find her on the road exploring the best hikes and spots for vegan ice cream. Follow Shayda at @theshaydatorabi SPONSORSHIP is brought to you by Restart CBD. Check them out for your CBD needsLEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to join me for episodes featuring some serious cannabis industry by sharing this episode or click here to listen to past episodesRESTART CBD is an education-firsRESTART CBD RESTART CBD is an education first CBD wellness brand shipping nationwide. restartcbd.com

“If you create those relationships and you just show that like, Hey, I really am trying. Sometimes that's all it takes ‘cause so many people are not trying at all.” - Kim StuckWelcome back to the To Be Blunt podcast! In this episode, Shayda Torabi welcomes Kim Stuck of Allay Consulting. As the first cannabis specialist for the Denver Department of Environmental Health and now a leading compliance expert, she gives an insider perspective on cannabis regulation and certification standards. She offers actionable advice on best practices to be certified, including how to improve facilities, ensure consumer safety, and build relationships with regulators. [00:00 - 11:49] Top Stories in Our Industry[11:50- 19:57] Becoming a Cannabis Public Health Inspector[19:58 - 31:59] Good Cannabis Manufacturing Practices and Causes for Recalls[32:00 - 39:04] The Challenges in Regulating Marijuana and Hemp[39:03 - 45:42] Cultivating a Culture of Compliance[45:43 - 1:01:47] How to be GMP-Certified and Other Certifications You Need to Know[1:01:47 - 1:14:32] Investing in Compliance and Handling Issues EthicallyKim Stuck is the founder and CEO of Allay Consulting, a compliance strategy, and services provider serving the hemp, cannabis, and psychedelic industries nationwide. She brings a regulator's keen eye and wide-reaching knowledge on evolving compliance and safety mandates to support businesses in tightly regulated industries. Previously, she held a pioneering role as the nation's first cannabis and hemp specialist for a major metropolitan public health authority. She also holds numerous accreditations, such as certified quality auditor and certified professional of food safety, among others.  Connect with Kim!Visit allayconsulting.com! Top Stories in our industry:https://uk.news.yahoo.com/female-led-cannabis-companies-receive-205422591.html https://www.marijuanamoment.net/apple-lets-users-search-for-marijuana-and-pharmaceutical-interactions-in-latest-iphone-health-update/  Watch this episode on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Z5tO9qc3LIShayda Torabi has been called one of the most influential Women in WordPress and now she's one of the women leading the cannabis reformation conversation building one of Texas' premier CBD brands. She's currently the CEO and Co-Founder of RESTART CBD, a female-run education first CBD wellness brand. And has formerly held marketing positions at WP Engine and WebDevStudios. Shayda is the host of a podcast for cannabis marketers called To Be Blunt, where she interviews top cannabis brands on their most successful marketing initiatives. When Shayda's not building her cannabiz in Texas, you can find her on the road exploring the best hikes and spots for vegan ice cream. Follow Shayda at @theshaydatorabi SPONSORSHIP is brought to you by Restart CBD. Check them out for your CBD needsLEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to join me for episodes featuring some serious cannabis industry by sharing this episode or click here to listen to past episodesRESTART CBD is an eduRESTART CBD RESTART CBD is an education first CBD wellness brand shipping nationwide. restartcbd.com

“People relate more to user-generated content than they do an influencer telling them they should buy a product because there's no authenticity from the brand to the influencer. When you've got a UGC creator, they make the content, give it directly to the brand, and then the brand directly puts it out.” - Maggie WilsonWelcome back to the To Be Blunt podcast! In this episode, Shayda Torabi welcomes Maggie Wilson of FRUIT SLABS, California's first kosher-certified and vegan edible. We get to know how she went from growing up anti-cannabis to becoming a cannabis marketing expert and joining FRUIT SLABS to serve the health and wellness community. She also dives deep into UGCs and why it is the solution to boost brand reach and savings.[00:00 - 08:14] Top Stories in Our Industry[08:15 - 13:08] Paving the Way for Kosher-Certified Edibles[13:09- 31:31] Finding a Place in the Cannabis Health and Wellness Space[31:32 - 38:26] The Colorado vs. California Market [38:27 - 48:14] Label Differentiation and Intellectual Property[48:15 - 1:06:10] Co'slab'orators and Why Brands Should Leverage UGCs[1:06:11 - 1:12:05] Non-Traditional Marketing TacticsMaggie Wilson is the best-selling author of The Metaphysical Cannabis Oracle Deck, the 1st black woman cannabis sommelier, and Chief Marketing Officer for FRUIT SLABS. Recognized for her breakthrough work by both the industry and her peers, she is a member of Black Marketers Association of America and has a top-rated international Apple podcast. She brings unparalleled energy, transformative thinking, and innovative ideas to the forefront of each conversation. Connect with Maggie!Find her on LinkedIn and check out FRUITSLABS.com.Top Stories in our industry:https://mjbizdaily.com/top-cbd-companies-experience-market-share-drop-as-online-sales-soften/ https://ktla.com/news/california/ap-california-oks-bill-to-protect-workers-who-use-pot-at-home/ https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cv25ex5e30lo  Watch this episode on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-kP2hiFwZ0Shayda Torabi has been called one of the most influential Women in WordPress and now she's one of the women leading the cannabis reformation conversation building one of Texas' premier CBD brands. She's currently the CEO and Co-Founder of RESTART CBD, a female-run education first CBD wellness brand. And has formerly held marketing positions at WP Engine and WebDevStudios. Shayda is the host of a podcast for cannabis marketers called To Be Blunt, where she interviews top cannabis brands on their most successful marketing initiatives. When Shayda's not building her cannabiz in Texas, you can find her on the road exploring the best hikes and spots for vegan ice cream. Follow Shayda at @theshaydatorabi SPONSORSHIP is brought to you by Restart CBD. Check them out for your CBD needsLEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to join me for episodes featuring some serious cannabis industry by sharing this episode or click here to listen to past episodesRESTART CBD is an education-first CBD wellness brand shipping nationwide.

“Find what makes you tick. Find what's authentic to you. Focus in that world and be impactful in that world because it's a big enough world as it is that you don't need to do everything.” - Jon SpadaforaWelcome back to the To Be Blunt podcast! In this episode, Shayda Torabi welcomes Jon Spadafora of Veritas Fine Cannabis, the first recreational wholesaler in Colorado. He shares how they have differentiated themselves from the competition by offering variety and curating unique experiences for consumers. He also gets real about the challenges cannabis businesses face on social media and how they're creatively finding ways to reach their target audience.[00:00 - 10:12] Top Stories in Our Industry[10:13 - 20:41] Leading Cannabis Cultivation in Colorado[20:42 - 29:47] On Diversifying the Menu and Creating Desire [29:48 - 35:51] Harnessing Data to Understand the Consumer[35:52 - 52:09] How to Navigate the Social Media Minefield[52:10 - 1:10:52] Authentic Connections through Collaboration and Experiential Events [1:10:53 - 1:17:16] Cannabis in the Workplace: Trust and Empowerment  Jon Spadafora is a cannabis industry veteran with an extensive history in brand initiation, brand operations, and marketing strategy. His knowledge of best practices for experiential marketing strategy and curating innovative consumer events has helped establish Veritas as one of Colorado's most recognizable and sought-after cannabis brands. As President, Jon is responsible for day-to-day operations, business profitability, investor relations, and ensuring that the brand adheres to its core values as it continues to expand operations.  Connect with Jon!Visit VeritasCannabis.com.Top Stories in our industry:https://mjbizdaily.com/how-cannabis-industry-can-curb-budtender-turnover/https://mjbizdaily.com/midyear-state-cannabis-sales-a-mixed-bag-across-the-us/ https://www.marijuanamoment.net/feds-issue-first-refunds-for-cannabis-products-that-were-deceptively-marketed-to-consumers/ Watch this episode on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7q4y15I50KQ  Shayda Torabi has been called one of the most influential Women in WordPress and now she's one of the women leading the cannabis reformation conversation building one of Texas' premier CBD brands. She's currently the CEO and Co-Founder of RESTART CBD, a female-run education first CBD wellness brand. And has formerly held marketing positions at WP Engine and WebDevStudios. Shayda is the host of a podcast for cannabis marketers called To Be Blunt, where she interviews top cannabis brands on their most successful marketing initiatives. When Shayda's not building her cannabiz in Texas, you can find her on the road exploring the best hikes and spots for vegan ice cream. Follow Shayda at @theshaydatorabi SPONSORSHIP is brought to you by Restart CBD. Check them out for your CBD needsLEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to join me for episodes featuring some serious cannabis industry by sharing this episode or click here to listen to past episodesRESTART CBD RESTART CBD is an education first CBD wellness brand shipping nationwide. restartcbd.com

In Nick Gromicko's first-ever podcast with us, he tackles the big question on a lot of our minds - "What Does InterNACHI Plan To Do About The Takeover of Our Industry". Stay tuned for this special episode of Inspector Toolbelt Talk!

Ever wondered what a Trade Association actually does? Follow along as Dave "Laundromat Millionaire" Menz and his wife, Carla, ask Brian Wallace, President/CEO of the Coin Laundry Association, the hard questions. Learn how the association functions, what they are doing for our industry, and specifically, what they can do to help foster your success as a laundromat owner! Referenced Links: The Laundromat Millionaire Conference: www.laundromatmillionaire/conference H-M Company Drain Troughs: https://draintroughs.com Link to get Atmosphere TV: https://atmosphere.tv/partner/dave-menz and use code “MILLIONAIRE” Contact Mike directly: Mike.Kelly@Atmosphere.tv The Coin Laundry Association Website: www.coinlaundry.org Laundry Cares Website: www.laundrycares.org Planet Laundry Website: www.planetlaundry.com Our website: www.laundromatmillionaire.com Our Youtube channel: https://youtube.com/c/LaundromatMillionaire Our Podcast: https://laundromatmillionaire.com/podcast/ Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laundromatmillionaire/ Our LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-laundromat-millionaire-menz/ Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laundromatmillionaire/ Our laundromats: www.queencitylaundry.com Our pick-up and delivery laundry services: www.happynest.com/locations/ohio/cincinnati Lake Shore Learning Materials: https://www.lakeshorelearning.com/ Scholastic: www.scholastic.com Timestamps: 00:00:00 Intro Laundromat Millionaire Show - Quotes 00:02:34 Brian's Backstory - 30 years with the CLA! 00:06:36 Why he's stayed at the CLA 00:09:10 First impression of CLA 00:12:22 Why join the CLA? 00:14:09 One-on-one Consultations 00:16:22 The CLA Forums 00:18:23 Helping You Find a Distributor 00:24:00 Being a Connector & a Unifier 00:26:25 Working Together to Elevate the Industry 00:30:13 Advocating for Our Industry 00:33:28 Sales Tax Exemptions 00:36:54 Reaching "Essential Business" Status 00:42:20 Increase in Laundromat Valuations 00:44:45 A View of Our Industry's Past & Future 00:49:14 What does the CEO do? 00:51:20 The Staff of the CLA & how it functions 00:55:20 The Board of the CLA 00:58:06 What Failures Have in Common 01:02:38 What Makes an Owner Successful? 01:05:20 Be a Giver 01:08:27 Laundry Cares & Connecting with Your Community 01:11:34 The Book Subscription Included 01:15:54 Corporations Looking to Sponsor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TIMELINE:Intro (:01)Coming Up in 2022 (1:32)CONTEST: Inspect Point's Ugly Sweaters & Ugly Deficiencies (1:40)Hello John and Drew Sets This Episode's Agenda (2:11)Meet WESCO (3:50)Born & Raised in Fire Protection (6:57)Family Portable Fire Extinguisher Biz Sold to Kidde (7:25)From a Parts Business to an Importing and Recycling Company (8:19)President of the FSSA & Involved in NAFED (9:32)Did Todd Stevens Cause COVID?  (10:40)What is AIM, What Are Clean Agents, and Where Are They Used? (11:56)Halon 1301 is a Depleting Ozone Agent (13:00)Treaty Banning Production of Ozone Depleting Agents (13:29)Recycled Halon (14:20)Replacing Halon (15:04)3M & NOVEC (5:31)Some Agents Aren't Ozone Depleting But Add to Climate Change (16:31)Phasing Out HFCs (17:00)American Innovation in Manufacturing and Competitiveness Act (AMAC)  (17:32)A Phasing Down  (18:00)There's Always Sand & Water (18:34)NOVEC vs. FM200 (18:49)Dupont Says... (19:03)AIM Is the Law (19:36)An 85% Decrease of HFCs Over 15 Years (20:23)HFC Allocation (21:24)Allocations Are Based on Global Warming Index (22:07)Fire Suppression Agents Have Some of the Highest Global Warming Percentages (23:17)Hard For Manufacturers to Know Cost and Availability of HFCs  (25:08)Recent Manufacturer Announcements: December 2021! (25:45)Sustainability For HFCs is a Huge Issue (27:00)If HFC System Goes Off, It Is Reportable (29:05)HFC is in Hospice (31:00)The Halon Country Club (32:02)Industries Have Their Allocations (34:00)Drew Uses Bear Spray? (34:42)Is the Special Hazard Industry Growing or Shrinking? (37:25)Hospice Theory (40:15)HCFC Was Controlled Before HFC Was (40:45)New Streaming Agent in Aviation (43:56)BTP in All-New Planes (45:00)Touching on Foam (45:30)Lithium-Ion Battery Fires (46:54)Nothing Puts Them Out: Get People Out & Let It Burn (48:50)Will You See John or Drew in a Tesla? (49:25)Quick Response Round (52:25)Cars: 60s Shelby Cobra or Late 60s Corvette? (52:40)Friends & Family: To Tesla or Not To Tesla? (53:15)Craziest Installation: Use or Location (54:25)Craziest Deficiency - Like Inspect Point's Contest! (55:40)Biggest Issues in Our Industry? (56:56)Promote and Help Tech Schools (59:10)Lithium-Ion Battery Fires (1:00:26)Fire Protection Manufacturers and R&D (1:01:15)Innovation is on the Software Side (1:03:17)North or South Jersey? (1:03:39)Where the Parkway Crosses the Turnpike (1:04:10)John Mackey & the Pizza Battle (1:05:20)Where Did You Live in NYC? (1:06:43)Wrap Up (1:07:40)Drew's Outro (1:08:20)

DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY: Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim turned 10 years old this week, celebrated with yet another re-release of the game across all gaming platforms. Andrew and D. Bethel talk about this milestone for a brief bit. PLEASE STOP: NFTs continue to rear their ugly heads as major gaming publishers announce their interest in integrating blockchain weirdness into their games. After an explanation of the whole mess, D. Bethel and Andrew discuss NFTs' possible impact on video games. RIP DEAN STOCKWELL: After a long and storied career, actor and writer Dean Stockwell passed away this week. Nerds know him best as Al from Quantum Leap, but his strange choices and charismatic performances made him an actor everybody surely has a fond memory of in some way or another. RELEVANT LINKS: A screenshot from Reddit outlining the hit cryptocurrency may take after the institution of the recently passed legislation (via the Twitter account @CoinersTakingLs). Tweets from @outstarwalker about how NFTs may not be the game changer some people think they are. McCaffry, Ryan. "Todd Howard on Skyrim's Legacy, Elder Scrolls 6, Starfield, and More!––IGN Unfiltered #61." IGN, Ziff Davis, 09 Nov. 2021. Smith, Graham. "EA CEO Says FIFA Players want NFTs, Which Are 'Part of the Future of Our Industry.'" Rock Paper Shotgun, Gamer Network Limited, 04 Nov. 2021. Valentine, Rebeka. "Ubisoft Plans to Create its Own Blockchain Games to 'Enable More Play-to-Earn.'" IGN, Ziff Davis, 28 Oct. 2021 (Updated 01 Nov. 2021). RELEVANT EPISODES: "Milkbloods" (09 April 2021): Where D. Bethel and Andrew first discuss the cultural pandemic called NFTs. "Meat Pops" (22 Oct. 2021): Where Andrew discusses the different ways Steam and the Epic Games store are approaching NFTs. INFO: Visit our website at forallintents.net and leave your thoughts as comments on the page for this episode. Join our Facebook page Social: Andrew - Twitter & Instagram, D. Bethel - Twitter & Instagram Find Taylor on Twitter and Instagram Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Subscribe to and review the show on the iTunes store or on Spotify. FEATURED MUSIC: "Disco Medusae" by Kevin McLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3652-disco-medusae "District Four" by Kevin McLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3662-district-four Tracks are licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

This week I welcome Casey Welch to the show. Casey is the co-founder and president of Tallo, a company that connects the next generation of talent with opportunities in the workplace.  On this episode, we'll be discussing the worker shortage for many industries including manufacturing and trucking. Casey will be sharing some interesting data from their survey of over... The post Attracting Gen Z Workers to Our Industry – Interview with Casey Welch of Tallo appeared first on Composites Weekly.

Our ITW Menu Meeting Fall 2021 campaign continues with this mission critical Clubhouse discussion on “Future of Food & Bev Think Tank” in collaboration with In The Weeds We have been through boom times in F&B for the past 25+ years. Now we're at a cross-road & the future is unsure. Our Industry innovators will discuss where we go from here, from the current state of the industry, challenges we face, opportunities for change and very practical steps and resources available. Moderators Elle Jarvis @elleintheweeds @intheweeds.us Mimi Lan @chefmimilan Kiana Montgomery @Kiana_thepublicist Zach Cytryn @broadstreetcre zcytryn@broadstreetrealty.com Troy Hooper @Nurishbrands @kiwiresturantpartners Michael Wolf @thespoontech Jensen Cummings @ChefJensenCummings Resources/ Links Lip Service - Cha McCoy In The Weeds In The Weeds Wellness Workshops Broad Street Realty CHAAD Project Arrow Up Training Black Box Intelligence Free Resources

There is a study reported by the medical journal The Lancet about the increase in levels of anxiety and depression during the pandemic.  The first sentence in the report got me thinking.  Mental disorders are among the leading causes of the global health-related burden I have to look up the meaning of burden because I've never thought of my anxiety as a burden. A thorn, a pain in the ass, or at best, this thing that I have but not a burden. It has two meanings. a load, typically a heavy one. Or the main theme or gist of a speech, book, or argument.   The Lancet is a UK publication and I'm an American bringing other meaning to the words used to describe mental health issues.   At first, I took it as the world was burdened with people who have a mental health condition. Then I thought, maybe they mean the people that have a mental health condition that have the burden?   I might be wrong about this, but I think this is the UK's English way of expressing a thesis statement.    In this episode, a definition of depression and negative talk (or cognitive dissonance) symptoms when it comes to depression.   Negative talk symptom isn't the opposite of so-called happy or positive thoughts. It is a pattern of thinking that is designed to invalidate the worth of a person or their value to other people. Resources Mentioned:  Ad Age Mental Health is the Monumental Brief that Needs the Power of Our Industry. American Psychiatry Association explanation page What is Depression?   Downloadable booklet – What is Depression? from the National Institute of Mental Health  Also by NIMH, Signs and Symptoms of Depression.    How Does Social Media Play a Role in Depression? a post by Very Well Mind   Social Media and Mental Health via Helpguide.org If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741. Disclaimer:  Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements.  Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder. This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Our Industry and Employment Correspondent Ingrid Miley reports.

Our Industry and Employment Correspondent Ingrid Miley reports that student nurses and midwives are set to receive a backdated promised Pandemic Placement Grant of E100 per week by 1st June.

Our Industry and Employment Correspondent Ingrid Miley reports

OUR MELBOURNE FASHION FESTIVAL SPEAKER SERIESToday is a flashback episode in a series of podcasts that showcase the thought leaders who joined me for our Fashion. Business. Mindset LIVE Industry Roundtable that we hosted as part of our participation in the Melbourne Fashion Festival Independent Program: Ideas 2021. If you missed joining us LIVE, the download is available here.In this Flashback episode from Season 1, Elizabeth speaks with Simon P Lock, Chairman and CEO of ORDRE, the founder of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia, and a former Senior Vice President of IMG Fashion & Models.Simons is also a member of BoF Global 500, a recipient of the Australia Fashion Laureate and author of 'In The Front Row'. Simon has held senior management positions with a number of international fashion weeks including Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai, Pakistan, New York and India.Simon is an iconic Australian Fashion Industry figure who has achieved so much throughout his career, and you're still breaking new ground!During this dynamic conversation with Simon, he shares insights into not only his journey in the industry but his business ORDRE, founded with his wife Kirsten lock.ORDRE is described as A NEW CHANNEL FOR THE BUSINESS OF FASHIONIt's a B2B Online wholesale marketplace for designers launched in 2015.Ordre has a Retail Network of over 2700 retailers, 6000 buyers and is in over 93 countries.This innovative platform includes Online showrooms, 360-degree imagery, Virtual Reality and is embracing advancements in technology and expanding its global reach.Key Takeaways & Tips:· Change is exciting and we have to embrace tech· Our Industry has now learned that they can do to business virtually· Virtual creates a more sustainable fashion industry· Don't get left behind!· Brands will now focus on the CORE of their businesses due to the current high volume of product currently in the industry. The industry has to Reset.· Adopt a ‘Buy now wear now' model and a shift of the buying cycle· As a result, we will see a more considered approach by major designers· Designers will create collections that are not as expansive, are more focused, dropped at the right time in hope of a stronger sell though as product can stay in store at full price for longer· The retail landscape maybe forever changed· Simon encourages us all to buy a VR headset and immerse ourselves in this new virtual worldSimon's book ‘In the Front Row'https://www.booktopia.com.au/in-the-front-row-simon-p-lock/book/9780522867916.htmlYou can find Simon at:Instagram - @simonplock @ordreofficialWebsite - www.ordre.com/enSimon's BoF 500 profileJOIN OUR PROGRAMME - ENROLMENTS OPEN JUNE 1st If you want to make the Fashion Business your Business in 2021 – then please head over to our website and jump on our Waitlist – we'll be opening enrolments to our SYFB Programme and Community on the 1st June and if you're on the waitlist we'll ensure you receive all the info you need in the lead-up.In the meantime, if you want to kickstart your 2021 you can head to Your Mentor Collective – book a 1 hour of power session with one of our amazing Mentors - that's where the magic happens!You can find Fashion Equipped over at:Instagram: @fashionequippedPodcast Insta: @fashionbusinessmindsetFacebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequippedWebsite: www.fashionequipped.com.auLet's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!

Why the Radio Disney Shutdown Will Leave 'a Big Hole in Our Industry' https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/radio/9494453/radio-disney-shutdown-industry-impact https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/04/business/radio-disney-operations-closing.html Supporting KOP by subscribing to his YouTube channel youtube.com/jbrasco951 Contact KOP for professional podcast production, imaging, and web design services at http://www.kingofpodcasts.com Follow KOP on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok or Facebook @kingofpodcasts --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/king-of-podcasts/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/king-of-podcasts/support

In this episode Elizabeth speaks with Simon P Lock, Chairman and CEO of ORDRE, the founder of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia, and a former Senior Vice President of IMG Fashion & Models.Simons is also a member of BoF Global 500, a recipient of the Australia Fashion Laureate and author of 'In The Front Row'. Simon has held senior management positions with a number of international fashion weeks including Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai, Pakistan, New York and India.Simon is an iconic Australian Fashion Industry figure who has achieved so much throughout his career, and you're still breaking new ground!During this dynamic conversation with Simon, he shares insights into not only his journey in the industry but his business ORDRE, founded with his wife Kirsten lock.ORDRE is described as A NEW CHANNEL FOR THE BUSINESS OF FASHIONIt's a B2B Online wholesale marketplace for designers launched in 2015.Ordre has a Retail Network of over 2700 retailers, 6000 buyers and is in over 93 countries.This innovative platform includes Online showrooms, 360-degree imagery, Virtual Reality and is embracing advancements in technology and expanding its global reach.Key Takeaways & Tips:· Change is exciting and we have to embrace tech· Our Industry has now learnt that they can do to business virtually· Virtual creates a more sustainable fashion industry· Don't get left behind!· Brands will now focus on the CORE of their businesses due to the current high volume of product currently in the industry. The industry has to Reset.· Adopt a ‘Buy now wear now' model and a shift of the buying cycle· As a result, we will see a more considered approach by major designers· Designers will create collections that are not as expansive, are more focused, dropped at the right time in hope of a stronger sell though as product can stay in store at full price for longer· The retail landscape may be forever changed· Simon encourages us all to buy a VR headset and immerse ourselves in this new virtual worldSimon's book ‘In the Front Row'https://www.booktopia.com.au/in-the-front-row-simon-p-lock/book/9780522867916.htmlYou can find Simon at:Instagram - @simonplock @ordreofficialWebsite - www.ordre.com/enSimon's BoF 500 profileWant to join our ‘Start Your Fashion Business' Programme & Community?If you would like to learn online, gain the support of mentors and join an engaged community, please head over to:www.fashionequipped.com.au/start-your-fashion-business-programme/You can find Fashion Equipped over at:Instagram: @fashionequippedPodcast Insta: @fashionbusinessmindsetFacebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequippedWebsite: www.fashionequipped.com.auWork with one of our Mentors at Your Mentor Collective www.fashionequipped.com.au/yourmentorcollective/Let's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!

Our Industry and Employment Correspondent Ingrid Miley reports that Dublin Airport Authority has told staff that it will be seeking 1,000 voluntary redundancies as a result of the drop in airline passengers

Another weekly get together with some very smart and industry leading individuals - to discuss what's important to us all. Also, we hear from Nick Rivero, who's Medium Article, "Our Industry isn’t coming back like yours is", went viral over a 24hr period. You can see that article here: https://medium.com/swlh/our-industry-isnt-coming-back-like-yours-is-4cbf261194e1

The World, the Weddings Industry and our Way of Life has changed… FOREVER. Continue reading → The post New Podcast Release | Marriage Behind a Mask: Coronavirus' Effect on Our Industry appeared first on Wedding Officiant Sonita M. Leak.

Hey everyone, I’m Marty T Hawkins with   Warehouse and Operations as a Career.  I’m really excited about all the opportunities I’ve already seen in 2020.  Our Industry is rocking it!  A few weeks ago we learned about all the square footage being built and the different technologies that are being introduced, I think efficiencies is...

Episode 318: Eight Women Who are Rocking HVAC and Smart Building Controls   Our Industry is growing and older control pros are retiring. It is hard to find good talent. Women are stepping up to the plate and helping fill this gap.   We discuss the problem of finding good people with Ken Sinclair. Ken is the owner-editor of automatedbuildings.com.   The June issue features Eight of the top women in HVAC and Smart Building Controls.   Our eight superstars are:   Dannah Hagerty (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannah-hagerty-7069b76), Vice President of Sales, ENTEK; Buford, GA (www.entek-inc.com)   Casey Crown (https://www.linkedin.com/in/casey-crown-7b7b35132), Project Engineer, Sunbelt Controls; Anaheim, CA (www.sunbeltcontrols.com)   Dianne Fretz (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianne-fretz-0b173790), Vice President and General Manager, Trinity Automated Solutions; Bridgeville, PA (www.trinityas.com)   Irma Kemp (https://www.linkedin.com/in/irma-kemp-3197b86), Project Manager, Sunbelt Controls; Pleasanton, CA. (www.sunbeltcontrols.com)   Rhonda Statham (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhonda-statham-58a61730), Business Development Manager, Lynxspring; Lee’s Summit, MO (www.lynxspring.com)   Erin DeFrieze (https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-defrieze-20044255), Application Engineer, Lynxspring; Lee’s Summit, MO (www.lynxspring.com)   Gina Elliott (https://www.linkedin.com/in/gina-elliott-802384), Vice President Americas, EasyIO; Singapore (www.easyio.com)   Shellie Perreault (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shellieperreault), Foreman & BAS Commissioning Technician, Southwest Electrical Contracting Services; Converse, TX (www.swecs.com) We discuss how they are helping change the HVAC and Smart Buildings Industry.   Other topics include:   Haystack Connect   EASYIO World conference   REALComm/Ibcon   A critical product update   Be sure to subscribe to the YouTube Channel and check us out daily at controltrends.com      

Welcome to Off Track With Troy Episode 1 with guest Mercedes Brandt 0:35 Early Stage of Friendship 3:00 Explains Gay Talk 4:45 People not being Face to Face 10:55 Breaking into Life Talk 16:49 1st Off Track 20:00 Felt Free 23:18 2nd Off Track 27:45 I couldn't Identify 29:15 Nugget to Parents 32:45 I spit Religious Talk ( OH BOY) 37:45 Same Love 40:50 BABY!! 46:20 Fear in Our Industry 50:48 Vegas Cabby Talk 53:10 Loosing Sister 57:50 All I need is a hug 107:50 Crying in the shower 132: Talk to your Kids The perfect ending and how to find Mercedes --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/offtrackwithtroy/support

047 The One with the Guy Who Writes About Water   Episode 47: Show Notes   I think it is safe to say that the majority of the Scaling UP! Nation! is on one or more social media platforms. I try to post news about my upcoming podcast on social media, mainly LinkedIn. Social Media is how we stay connected in today’s world. In fact, many of you found out about the Scaling UP! podcast from LinkedIn.     In an effort to stay sharp for the Scaling UP! Nation!, I try to read as much as I can. From books to articles, you just never know what fodder is out there that you can turn into a good episode. During my assimilation of this data, I ran across Jim Lauria on LinkedIn. Jim wrote a very intriguing article about Leonardo DaVinci and water. It was fascinating. I enjoyed not only the article but the way that in which Jim wrote it. This led me to start reading other articles written by Jim. If you are connected with me on LinkedIn, you have seen me share many of them.   Since connecting on LinkedIn, Jim and I have shared several insights and conversations. Jim is a renaissance man when it comes to water, in his own right. On today’s episode Jim shares with us not only his passion for writing about water but also some tips about promoting yourself on LinkedIn. We even sneak in a few words on “Mind Mapping.” Do you even know what that is? I though I was the only one…   Please enjoy my interview with Jim Lauria.  More about Jim:   Jim Lauria is Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Mazzei Injector, a fluid design company that manufactures mixing and contacting systems. He is a leader in the water treatment field with a proven track record of revenue growth, profit improvement and new business development. Since graduating with a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering degree from Manhattan College, Jim has traveled the world benchmarking the best water management practices.  He lives in San Francisco with his wife Laurie Lauria, who fills his life with love, laughter, and alliteration.  Key Points From This Episode:       Michelle Farmerie's come back and AWT news [0:03:00]     What to expect at the AWT convention 2018 [0:03:30]   Russell Baskin on the Legionella presentation [0:09:50]   Overview on Trace and Nathan Hardy's presentation [0:17:23]   Scaling UP! H2O on Social Media [0:22:05]   How we can do it better on Social Media? [0:23:22]   Benchmark practices in Water Industry [0:27:19]   Why LinkedIn is the best [0:28:05]   How you should present yourself on Social Media [0:30:15]   Why Water is so important [0:33:00]   Lessons from Leonardo Da Vinci [0:38:10]   Understanding the Science of Water [0:39:45]   Mind Mapping [0:43:35]   Venturi Injectors [0:49:53]   How we treat and value Water? [0:53:35]   How to learn new things about Water [0:54:40]  And a lot more!  Tweetables:  "How best deal with young professionals in our industry today?" @mrf5061 #awtannualconventionexpo #awtconvention #scalinguph2o #scalingup #scalinguppodcast  #TheOnewiththeGuyWhoWritesAboutWater   #watertreatmentindustry #watertreatment  "We all need to help our industry to grow and thrive because it is such an awesome industry. Help each other up so we all win!" @mrf5061 #awtannualconventionexpo #awtconvention #scalinguph2o #scalingup #scalinguppodcast  #TheOnewiththeGuyWhoWritesAboutWater   #watertreatmentindustry #watertreatment  “This is going to be one of the most influential presentations during the upcoming AWT Convention.” - Russel Baskin #awtannualconventionexpo #awtconvention #scalinguph2o #scalingup #scalinguppodcast  #TheOnewiththeGuyWhoWritesAboutWater   #watertreatmentindustry #watertreatment  "In this new world, It's not who you know, It's who knows you! And who's willing to say that they know you and that you're good at something." - @peopleforwater @traceblackmore #scalinguph2o #scalingup #scalinguppodcast  #IndustrialWaterWeek #watertreatmentindustry #watertreatment #TheOnewiththeGuyWhoWritesAboutWater "I want water professionals to be out there promoting water." - @peopleforwater @traceblackmore  #scalinguph2o #scalingup #scalinguppodcast  #TheOnewiththeGuyWhoWritesAboutWater #IndustrialWaterWeek #watertreatmentindustry #watertreatment  Q: Why am I training my competition?   A: A rising tide lifts all ships! - @traceblackmore #scalinguph2o #scalingup #scalinguppodcast  #IndustrialWaterWeek #watertreatmentindustry #watertreatment #TheOnewiththeGuyWhoWritesAboutWater “Anything I see, anything I do. I relate it to water.” -@peopleforwater @traceblackmore  #scalinguph2o #scalingup #scalinguppodcast  #IndustrialWaterWeek #watertreatmentindustry #watertreatment #TheOnewiththeGuyWhoWritesAboutWater "If you really want to write about water, you almost have to be an investigative reporter." - @peopleforwater @traceblackmore   #scalinguph2o #scalingup #scalinguppodcast  #IndustrialWaterWeek #watertreatmentindustry #watertreatment #TheOnewiththeGuyWhoWritesAboutWater "There's a lot of ways to treat water and we have to look at different parts of the world who are doing it right." -@peopleforwater @traceblackmore  #scalinguph2o #scalingup #scalinguppodcast  #IndustrialWaterWeek #watertreatmentindustry #watertreatment #TheOnewiththeGuyWhoWritesAboutWater Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:    Mazzei Injector Company Jim Lauria on LinkedIn Jim Lauria on Twitter Jim Lauria Book Website Jim Lauria on Huffpost Jim Lauria's Articles on LinkedIn   Jim Lauria's Articles on Water Online Top 2 Articles from Jim Lauria: Using LinkedIn to Position Your Company as a Thought Leader   Lessons From Leonardo: What Leonardo da Vinci Can Teach Us About Water  Tools Mentioned Mind Jet - Mind Manager   Recommended Books: The Mind Map Book   The Big Thirst The Blue Death Unquenchable When the rivers run dry Leonardo Da Vinci The Great Bridge  Do I Make Myself Clear? Upcoming events:   AWT annual Convention September 26 –29 in Orlando Fl   Here are some times you want to mark on your schedule.   Scaling UP! Meet UP! at the AWT convention  10:00 AM Thursday (Immediately following the Keynote) We will hold a Scaling UP! MeetUP! In Chiller Lounge (located in the exhibit hall).  9:00 AM – 10:30 AM - Friday, Water Management Plan from the Water Treaters Prospective. The One with Conor Parrish The One with Michelle Farmerie 3:30 PM -4:30 PM - Friday, Understanding Young Professionals: The What’s, How’s and Why’s for Our Industry.  I will be moderating (not a young professional…)  8:00 AM – 9:30 AM - Saturday, (The field evaluation of using Polyamines in Closed Loop and cooling systems)  I will also be walking around the exhibit hall reporting on who is exhibiting and all the cool stuff you need to know about to help your water treatment business.  I’d love it if you see me, come up and say hi!  You may even get on the air.  And the craze in the Scaling UP! Nation! is all about “how do I get a Scaling UP! Button?”  Well, come find me and I will give you one.  Select vendors in the exhibit hall will also be giving those out.  As you can see, I am going to be very busy at this year’s convention.  If that didn’t get you excited enough, we have even more coming up on the water treatment calendar”. Industrial Water Week October 1-5, 2018       Since this is our holiday and the first time it has ever been offered, I want to do something special. I will be doing an episode each day during industrial water week!  I know what you are thinking, that’s a lot of work, wow Trace you are awesome…  Well... I am… but I can’t do it without you. So here is my ask:  I need you to go to Scalinguph2o.com and click on the “Send Voicemail” button on the right side of the screen. You can leave a question for me to answer on the air during Industrial Water Week.  I’m looking for questions on: Pretreatment  Boilers  Cooling  Wastewater And Careers  I will either answer your question or have somebody who is a leader in that particular field answer your question. I’ve never done anything like this, so thanks for helping me make it happen!  Now let me leave you with this thought: Are you doing water treatment to the best of your ability or our you doing water treatment the best it can be done?  Think about that, have you plateaued?   Many of us get to a certain point and then settle. Don’t’ settle, push yourself to be better. You deserves it, your company deserves it, your customers deserve it and most of all the industry deserves it.    It’s my hope that this podcast helps motivate you to get there and let’s all Scale UP! On information so we don’t scale up our systems.  Have a great week folks!   

Ep 002 - Do You Have Holes in Your Buckets? • In this episode, Pedro aims to help simplify complex financial questions and educate you as a consumer • The bucket analogy: • Most people have been saving money in retirement accounts or buckets • Most don’t realize that their buckets often have holes in the bottom • Pedro explains there are three major holes he has come across in his experience working with clients: risk, fees and taxes • Risk: the stock market is at an all-time high • Crucial to assess how much risk is present in your bucket • Fees: most people do not know how much they are paying in fees • Understanding how much fees you are actually paying is critically important to knowing how much money is going in and out of your retirement bucket • Taxes: when it is time to pull money out, Uncle Same will be there waiting • Pedro’s goal is to help reduce, eliminate or mitigate those holes in the retirement bucket to save your money. • Homework: “to what extent do you think you are exposed to the three holes in the bucket we talked about today—risk, fees, and taxes? Is it time to get a new bucket?” OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF RETIRED + FREE • [ 1:08] The Bucket Metaphor • [ 3:22] The Problem with Our Industry • [ 3:55] The Holes in Your Bucket • [ 4:20] Risk • [ 5:43] Fees • [7:24] Taxes • [9:20] Homework Thanks for listening to the show! Pedro Adao Visit our website for more information on becoming Retired and Free: http://www.retiredandfree.com LIKE us on Facebook > http://www.facebook.com/retiredandfree Let us know how you like the show at pedro@retiredandfree.com Review our show on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id1316789011# DISCLAIMER: Opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. All performance references are historical and do not guarantee future events.

If you don't already know who Chris Do is, you need to. He is the CEO of Blind, a studio which he founded 21 years ago that's still going strong today. He's also the creator of The Futur where he teaches MoGraphers like you how to be a creative entrepreneur. He has a TON of experience in the creative industry, and he's more than happy to share his wisdom with you. Our Industry is changing in big ways. Joey and Chris tackle some hard truths about the future of our industry, including why right now might not be the best time to start a studio. They also give you step by step instructions on how to land killer freelance gigs, and even tell you how to get hired at Blind. This interview is PACKED full of tactical, actionable advice that you can use right away.

Join your host Sean Bradley he discusses many ASPECTS of BALL PYTHONS!Join Sean in this episode of Ballsh!t as we hear a little of his interview over breakfast with Ben Cole of The Gourmet Rodent / Animal Company.  Ben talks about his start in reptiles and the reptile industry and shares some views on the marketplace.  In the second half of this episode, Sean focuses on this BIG FISH conversation.  How do big investors affect OUR INDUSTRY and what can you do about it?  There's plenty of food.... We are getting better with our editing and content so PLEASE CONTINUE YOUR FEEDBACK...Want to participate in the show?!?  Head over to our website http://www.ballsht.com and click the Speakpipe widget on the left side of the screen!  This app will allow you to record a voicemail from your computer or mobile device for us to possibly feature on the show!  Please be sure to tell us YOUR NAME and YOUR BUSINESS NAME, leave a comment or question!  Listen in to EVERY EPISODE and maybe you'll be ON!!One of the best things about our reptile industry is that we are all family and friends!  We travel around the country to several reptile shows and we would LOVE TO MEET YOU!!  Please stop by the Exotics by Nature Co. booth and SAY HI!! Check this listing for some of our appearances coming up SOON...2015 Expo Schedule (subject to change) : Repticon - Baton RougeMarch 7-8, 2015 - Gonzales, LAAffiliate Link:  http://repticon.com/batonrouge.htmlNorth American Reptile Breeders Conference - TinleyMarch 14-15, 2015 - Tinley Park, ILAffiliate Link: http://narbc.com/Tinley/tinley_park.htmlNational Reptile Breeders' Expo - DaytonaAugust 21-23, 2015 - Daytona Beach, FLAffiliate Link: http://www.reptilebreedersexpo.com/North American Reptile Breeders Conference - ArlingtonAugust 29-30, 2015 - Arlington, TXAffiliate Link: http://narbc.com/Arlington/arlington.htmlNorth American Reptile Breeders Conference - TinleyOctober 10-11, 2015 - Tinley Park, ILAffiliate Link: http://narbc.com/Tinley/tinley_park.htmlMORE BEING ADDED SOON!!!