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This episode covers the latest updates in the Nancy Guthrie dissappearance case, the attack on Temple Israel in Michigan, an update on the Tops shooting case and a prank that turned deadly. Featuring audio from Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, A New Morning out of WBEN in Buffalo, the Henry Lake Show out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities and the Dave Glover Show out of KMOX in St. Louis.
This episode covers the latest updates in the Nancy Guthrie dissappearance case, the attack on Temple Israel in Michigan, an update on the Tops shooting case and a prank that turned deadly. Featuring audio from Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, A New Morning out of WBEN in Buffalo, the Henry Lake Show out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities and the Dave Glover Show out of KMOX in St. Louis.
This episode covers the latest updates in the Nancy Guthrie dissappearance case, the attack on Temple Israel in Michigan, an update on the Tops shooting case and a prank that turned deadly. Featuring audio from Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, A New Morning out of WBEN in Buffalo, the Henry Lake Show out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities and the Dave Glover Show out of KMOX in St. Louis.
Ashok sits down with Ron Baker, co-founder of THRESHOLD and founder of the VeraSage Institute, to explore how mid-market companies must rethink their economic model in the age of AI. Ron began his career at KPMG before pioneering value pricing and leading a decades-long movement away from time-based billing. He is the author of eight books, including Times Up, and has sold more than 80,000 copies worldwide. This conversation digs into how CEOs in traditional industries can move from activity-based thinking to outcome-based economics in an AI-enabled world. In This Episode.. • Why most firms optimize around internal activity rather than measurable customer outcomes • The idea of the Transformation Economy and what it means for traditional industries • Why customer profit is the most overlooked metric in business • A real-world example of a CPA who created 15 million dollars in value but billed only 38,000 • Outcome-based pricing and the concept of a tip clause • How AI increases structural capital and changes firm design • Why smaller, more leveraged firms may outperform larger legacy organizations • The direct primary care model and what it teaches about transformation • Why human capital, structural capital, and social capital matter in the AI era Mentioned in This Episode Ron Baker - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronaldbaker THRESHOLD - https://thresholdnow.com VeraSage Institute - https://www.verasage.com Times Up by Ron Baker - https://www.amazon.com/Times-Up-Reinventing-Professional-Economy/ The Soul of Enterprise Radio Show - https://www.voiceamerica.com/show/2735/the-soul-of-enterprise-business-in-the-knowledge-economy Fender and Fender Play - https://www.fender.com/play Howard Moran and MD Squared - https://www.mdsquared.com Dr. Paul Thomas - https://www.plumhealthdpc.com/ Palantir Technologies - https://www.palantir.com Peter Drucker - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Drucker Ron's articles on "Earning his mouse ears" from his time at Disney University https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20131020050344-38251380-earning-my-mouse-ears-part-i/ https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20131103175004-38251380-earning-my-mouse-ears-part-ii/ https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20131117162628-38251380-earning-my-mouse-ears-part-iii/
This episode covers the latest updates in the Nancy Guthrie dissappearance case, the attack on Temple Israel in Michigan, an update on the Tops shooting case and a prank that turned deadly. Featuring audio from Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, A New Morning out of WBEN in Buffalo, the Henry Lake Show out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities and the Dave Glover Show out of KMOX in St. Louis.
This episode covers the latest updates in the Nancy Guthrie dissappearance case, the attack on Temple Israel in Michigan, an update on the Tops shooting case and a prank that turned deadly. Featuring audio from Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, A New Morning out of WBEN in Buffalo, the Henry Lake Show out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities and the Dave Glover Show out of KMOX in St. Louis.
The war with Iran has resulted in a lot of chaos and not much good. Civilian casualties are rising, Trump doesn't seem sure if the war is almost over or just getting started, and Iran has selected a new supreme leader. It looks like more chaos is on the menu. Steven Cook joins David Rothkopf to asses the current state of the conflict and where we go from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Not a soul on this planet knows what comes next in the war theater. Because that’s war. But we can anticipate what comes next for the U.S. and global economy, or at least game out certain scenarios. This isn’t just another discretionary “police action” on the other side of the world or a simple regime change. This war is wired directly into the global energy, food, and financial systems. But a proper analysis must acknowledge how the circumstances of the U.S. economy and our monetary and fiscal policies have changed. There is no direct antecedent to the situation in which we find ourselves, which makes the folly of this war all the more absurd. We didn’t just launch a war. We may have just pulled the fire alarm on the entire world economy. Resources John J. Mearsheimer: Big Trouble Ahead in Iran U.S. Energy Information Administration: Amid regional conflict, the Strait of Hormuz remains critical oil chokepoint EnergyNow: CHARTED: Oil Trade Through the Strait of Hormuz by Country Reuters: Asia’s oil and LNG dependence on the Middle East Institute for Economics & Peace: Economic Consequences of War on the U.S. Economy Global Institute for Sustainable Prosperity: Modern Money and the War Treasury Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland: Fiscal Dominance and US Monetary: 1940–1975 UNFTR Resources Video: Iran War Could Wreck the Entire World Economy Essay: The Iran War Could Wreck the Global Economy. -- If you like #UNFTR, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify: unftr.com/rate and follow us on Facebook, Bluesky, and Instagram at @UNFTRpod. Visit us online at unftr.com. Become a member at unftr.com/memberships. Buy yourself some Unf*cking Coffee at shop.unftr.com. Visit our bookshop.org page at bookshop.org/shop/UNFTRpod to find the full UNFTR book list, and find book recommendations from our Unf*ckers at bookshop.org/lists/unf-cker-book-recommendations. Access the UNFTR Musicless feed by following the instructions at unftr.com/accessibility.Support the show: https://www.unftr.com/membershipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The war with Iran has resulted in a lot of chaos and not much good. Civilian casualties are rising, Trump doesn't seem sure if the war is almost over or just getting started, and Iran has selected a new supreme leader. It looks like more chaos is on the menu. Steven Cook joins David Rothkopf to asses the current state of the conflict and where we go from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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We unpack why the “SaaS-Pocalypse” is less about software dying and more about buyers finally right sizing cloud and marketplace deals with better data. We dig into AI unit economics, token driven cost volatility, and how procurement, FinOps, and venture capital are being rewritten in real time. • Flywl as a cloud meta marketplace across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud • Buyer pain and buyer empathy as the product design center • Why AI inference costs make traditional FinOps reactive • Treating a marketplace purchase as a transaction lifecycle asset • Real time consumption tracking, alerts, and contract renegotiation timing • Outcome based pricing challenges with token variability and agentic workflows • Revenue recognition uncertainty in consumption and outcome models • Why humans still matter in go to market despite AI agents • The data cleanup problem in procurement and the need for universal product IDs • Why enterprises are not rushing to build all SaaS internally with AI • 2026 VC dynamics, mega rounds, capital concentration, and what counts as real recurring revenue “SaaS-Pocalypse” makes for a great headline, but the real shockwave is quieter and more disruptive: enterprise buyers finally understand their cloud environment well enough to demand better deals, better governance, and real proof of value. We sit down for a roundtable on cloud marketplaces, AI unit economics, and the new reality of software procurement where a purchase is no longer a static line item, it's a living asset you have to monitor, benchmark, and continuously right size. Ankur Srivastava, CEO and founder of Flywl, explains why he built a cloud meta marketplace to unify buying and selling across AWS Marketplace, Azure, and Google Cloud and why “buyer empathy” is the only way to fix a broken procurement playbook. Priya Ramachandran, founder and managing partner at Foster Ventures, connects the dots from operator experience to investing, and breaks down why traditional FinOps can't keep up with AI inference costs, token volatility, and outcome-based pricing models like per ticket resolved. Then we zoom out to the 2026 venture capital environment: mega rounds, capital concentration, and the debate over whether AI-native efficiency makes old funding assumptions obsolete. Along the way, we tackle an agentic economy question: when algorithms negotiate with algorithms, what happens to trust, brand, and human relationships in go to market?Ankur Srivastava: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ankursrivas/Ankur Srivastava is the CEO and Founder of Flywl, the world's first cloud meta-marketplace transforming how enterprises buy and sell software across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. Previously, he was an elite sales leader at Amazon Web Services (AWS), where he spent five years as Head of Field and Customer Business Development for the AWS Marketplace.Priya Ramachandran: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sivapriyaramachandran/Priya Ramachandran is the Founder and Managing Partner at Foster Ventures, an early-stage VC firm she built from the ground up to act as the "startup of the VC world". She is an operator-turned-investor with significant experience building and scaling products at companies like Coupa Software, BetterCloud, and Intel.Website: https://www.position2.com/podcast/Rajiv Parikh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajivparikh/Sandeep Parikh: https://www.instagram.com/sandeepparikh/Email us with any feedback for the show: sparkofages.podcast@position2.com
Learn more: https://www.30mpc.com/course/discovery-course -- ACTIONABLE TAKEAWAYS: Structure Your Call in 3 Parts: Great discovery calls have three distinct chapters—(1) the first five minutes to establish credibility and set your PPO agenda (Purpose, Plan, Outcome), (2) the next 20 minutes to uncover meaningful problems while building trust, and (3) the last five minutes to run your Five Minute Drill and determine if it's worth setting a next step. Use Discovery Trees to Guide Questions: Map out your prospect's problems in four layers—situation, operational pain, executive problem, and business impact. Use simple transitions like “so what?” to climb down the tree, and reverse it when execs start with big priorities. Don't just ask questions—build a roadmap first. Balance Give and Take: If you only ask questions, you're interrogating. Use playbacks, pile-ons, praise, and parallel stories to add value throughout the call and build trust. Use vertical questions to go deeper on one topic instead of jumping all over the place. Run a Tight Five Minute Drill: In the last five minutes, validate if they want to solve the problem, when they want to solve it, and how they buy. Suggest the timeline and buying process based on what you've seen work—not what they think they should do. If they're serious, schedule the next step while you're still on the call.
Simon's live update for Ben Kentish's late night programme on the UK's LBC. What will "victory" entail for Trump in Iran, and will the rest of the world view it as a moment of triumph?#simonmarks #america #donaldtrump #trump #iran #israel #iranwar #middleeast #petehegseth #marcorubio #netanyahu #LBC
Today I'm joined by John Hiester, Dealer Principal at John Hiester Automotive Group. In this conversation, we discuss how video and AI are transforming sales and F&I coaching, why Hiester moved toward salaried “product specialists,” and how diversification—from parts distribution to real estate—creates new stability beyond vehicle sales. This episode is brought to you by: 1. Lotlinx - Meet LotGPT, your AI Inventory Strategist built exclusively for car dealers. Fluent in your market, your dealership, and your inventory, LotGPT analyzes live inventory, real-time market supply, and shopper demand to surface risk and opportunity VIN by VIN. It reveals competitive insights, shopper behavior, and pricing dynamics, and even identifies underperforming VDPs with merchandising recommendations to boost conversion without cutting price. Put LotGPT to work for your dealership today, totally free, @ here. 2. Openlane - The world's best online dealer marketplace for used cars, bringing you exclusive inventory, simple transactions, and better outcomes. If you've never used OPENLANE before, or it's been a while since you have, you're eligible to earn up to $2,500 in buy or sale fee credits. Learn more @ here. 3. CDG Recruiting - Hire top dealership talent, fast. From sales managers to GMs and C-suite execs, we've placed over 1,000 roles across auto retail. Ready to scale without the hassle? Visit @ https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ to get started. Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: For dealers: CDG Circles ➤ https://cdgcircles.com/ Industry job board ➤ http://jobs.dealershipguy.com Dealership recruiting ➤ http://www.cdgrecruiting.com Fix your dealership's social media ➤ http://www.trynomad.co Request to be a podcast guest ➤ http://www.cdgguest.com For industry vendors: Advertise with Car Dealership Guy ➤ http://www.cdgpartner.com Industry job board ➤ http://jobs.dealershipguy.com Request to be a podcast guest ➤ http://www.cdgguest.com Topics: 04:20 Videoing F&I added $600 per deal instantly. 08:20 Videotaping transactions unlocked $600 more per deal. 11:50 "You get what you settle for". 16:45 Carvana buying dealerships is just competition. 19:15 Beating big metro stores from a tiny town. 24:10 Daily red-yellow-green sheets drive accountability. 27:30 Taking cars to customers instead of waiting. 29:20 Stealing college grads from Apple with a program. 44:50 The employee who almost quit and stayed. Car Dealership Guy Socials: X ➤ x.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy Threads ➤ threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com
What does it actually mean to walk by faith as a Christian? In this episode of Fuel for the Harvest, Nathan is joined by Forge President Dwight Robertson for a powerful conversation about faith as the foundation of Kingdom laborership.Dwight shares how God uses ordinary people from obscure places, why faith is rooted in knowing God's character, and how obedience often begins without clarity. This episode explores why walking by faith means trusting God before you see the outcome, listening for His voice, and taking small steps that can lead to eternal impact.Part 1 focuses on faith as a way of life—not just belief—and how intimacy with God positions everyday followers of Jesus to say yes to the good works God has prepared in advance.Topics include: walking by faith, trusting God, Christian obedience, Kingdom laborership, faith and action, intimacy with God, hearing God's voice, and following Jesus step by step.Fuel for the Harvest is a Christian discipleship podcast equipping everyday followers of Jesus to make disciples and live out the Great Commission.
✨ Fear Speaks. Discipline Moves. ✨Stay Focused and Trust God With the Outcome.Fear is loud. It predicts failure, rejection, and problems that haven't even happened yet. But discipline doesn't argue with fear — it moves anyway.This episode is about sticking to your schedule, staying focused, and releasing the outcome to God. You don't have to control everything. You just have to control your effort, your energy, and your obedience.When you stop obsessing over “what if” and focus on “what now,” peace enters the room.
Please follow and share this episode. It helps a lot.Showrunner: "Intentions & Outcome," where Anita will discuss how the best intentions can end horribly without exercising wisdom and godly judgment. #AnitaSpeaks #BibleStudy #PersonalGrowthDoes God honor our good intentions?Do you count the costs of your decisions?Are you doing things for appearances?Where do you see the Holy Spirit in operation in your daily life?Is there anything about God that you could talk about Him all night?
Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary
The prosecution's motive case against Kouri Richins is built in dollars and bank statements. Forensic accountant Brooke Karrington testified that by March 2022, Kouri carried $7.5 million in debt, was hemorrhaging $80,000 monthly in payments, and owed four payday lenders $2,100 every single day. Her business account was "perpetually in the hole." December 2021 alone saw 77 overdraft transactions.One day after Eric Richins died, Kouri purchased a $2.9 million Midway mansion. Listed it seven days later. It foreclosed. The $1.35 million from Eric's life insurance policies? Gone within three months. By September 2022, she allegedly had $800 left.But the defense hasn't called a single witness yet—and they may have already established reasonable doubt.Through cross-examination, defense attorneys exposed what they argue is an outcome-driven investigation. Dr. Erik Christensen admitted tests that could have determined whether Eric was a long-term fentanyl user—urine, eye fluid, liver tissue, hair follicles—were never performed. He conceded hair follicle results would have factored into his manner-of-death determination.Carmen Lauber spent hours under cross-examination. She admitted testing positive for methamphetamine during the relevant period, changing her story after receiving immunity from three jurisdictions, and being told by a detective that "the goal is to convict Kouri for aggravated murder."Crime scene technician Chelsea Gipson acknowledged the kitchen and basement were never searched the night Eric died. The Moscow Mule copperware was never tested. An empty hydrocodone bottle in Eric's nightstand was never analyzed.Defense attorney Bob Motta analyzes whether the defense has peaked too early—or if their 35 waiting witnesses will finish what cross-examination started.Kouri Richins is presumed innocent until proven guilty.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#KouriRichinsTrial #EricRichinsMurder #ForensicAccountingEvidence #CarmenLauber #ReasonableDoubt #DefenseStrategy #UtahTrial #InvestigationGaps #BobMotta #HiddenKillersPod
What does it really take to shift from shipping features to driving measurable outcomes at global scale? In this podcast hosted by EY Platform Operations Lead Justin Leibow, Walmart Principal Product Manager Parul Jain shares how she approaches product strategy, innovation pipelines, and AI-enabled product operations. She unpacks how outcome-based planning reshapes team behavior, how to structure innovation as a repeatable system rather than a one-off event, and where generative AI can meaningfully elevate product decision-making without replacing human judgment.
Customer service leaders face rising pressure to resolve more interactions faster, while maintaining high-quality experiences — and many legacy systems and processes can't keep up. In this episode, Craig Walker, CEO of Dialpad, joins Daniel Faggella, Emerj CEO and Head of Research, to break down how AI can augment human agents to handle routine requests like order status and password resets, freeing teams to focus on complex issues. He shares actionable strategies for enterprise leaders, from cleaning knowledge bases and analyzing ticket patterns to running controlled pilots and scaling AI agents across the organization. Craig also explains how AI can coach agents in real time and surface insights for managers, creating a continuously improving support system that drives measurable ROI. This episode is sponsored by Dialpad. Learn how brands work with Emerj and other Emerj Media options at emerj.com/ad1 Want to share your AI adoption story with executive peers? Click emerj.com/expert for more information and to be a potential future guest on the 'AI in Business' podcast!
Simon's live round up for Nick Abbot's Sunday night / Monday morning programme on the UK's LBC. Listen weekly at 0045am UK time or find it here on-demand afterwards.#simonmarks #america #donaldtrump #trump #iran #israel #iranwar #middleeast #petehegseth #marcorubio #netanyahu #LBC
If you want more confidence, more posture, and more freedom in your network marketing business, you must learn to detach from the outcome. In this video, I show you the exact mindset and practical steps that top earners use to stay calm, confident, and emotionally steady no matter what a prospect decides. You'll learn how to stop tying your identity to yes or no decisions, how to stay consistent without emotional burnout, and how to maintain pure posture in every conversation. Detachment is not being cold. It is being powerful. And once you master this, everything in your business gets easier. Additional Resources for you: Know EXACTLY What to Say in EVERY Situation as a Network Marketer and Never, Ever Be at a Loss for Words Again https://ToddFalcone.com/guide Facebook: | https://facebook.com/thefearlessnetworker Instagram: | https://www.instagram.com/toddfalcone/ LinkedIn: | https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddfalcone/ ————————— ABOUT TODD FALCONE ————————— Todd Falcone is known for his raw, real, and highly practical approach to teaching network marketers how to win. With more than 20 years of real world field experience building massive organizations, Todd trains on prospecting, mindset, leadership, team building, and closing strategies that actually work. To Book Todd for an event, webinar, or conference call, visit: https://ToddFalcone.com/hire-todd-to-speak/
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The mindset of a poker pro can now be applied outside of a narrow game.In Episode #517 of 'Meanderings', Juan & I discuss: Annie Duke's 'Thinking In Bets' book and how the poker mindset can reshape everyday decision-making, why focusing on process over outcomes matters, how using AI as a sounding board revealed hidden risk-taking in my own finances, testing assumptions in small experiments before going all-in, how arbitrage opportunities appear with prediction markets and why clarity on desired outcomes should drive bet-sizing. No support for this week so no beanie either. Also my laptop died suddenly hence the rather curt cut off at the end. Luckily we were almost done anyway phew. Stan Link: https://stan.store/meremortalsTimeline: (00:00:00) Intro(00:03:22) Outcome vs process: luck, good decisions, and post mortems(00:09:16) Poker as repeated high impact decisions and learning while folding(00:12:45) Symmetry, asymmetry, and spotting obviously bad bets(00:18:34) Focus on decision quality, not results: lessons from early poker hands(00:23:34) Plans that fail from wrong models: refining sell strategies(00:28:15) Designing a simple, robust framework: time, percentage, and mean reversion(00:31:28) Support break and playful side bets (brief interlude)(00:31:59) Defining enough: goals, asymmetry, and chasing deltas(00:35:18) Context is king: life design vs maximising returns(00:38:56) Lifestyle upgrades vs status buys(00:42:39) Comparing lives you don't want(00:45:14) Test your dreams: mini retirements and truth over fantasy(00:48:25) Prediction markets 101: from politics to Eurovision(00:51:08) Arbitrage basics: finding edge across bookmakers(00:56:24) Overconfidence, Dunning Kruger and too much information(01:01:02) Avoiding tilt: energy, time, and knowing when to walk away(01:03:27) AI flights of fancy: unified physics and healthy scepticism(01:05:01) Wrap up: from thinking in bets to betting on ideas Connect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcasts.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcasts/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastsValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcasts.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcast
This episode explores the importance of valuing effort over outcomes in education and personal growth. It emphasizes how recognizing persistence, curiosity, and resilience teaches children their worth is tied to their engagement, not just their achievements.Follow me on instagram for more inspiring, motivational and uplifting content. See you there❤️
In the second segment we discuss the Max Crosby dilemma for the Raiders as a deal seems imminent, Where will Hendrickson land after his release from the Bengals?We also discuss the FA market and the demand for Kenneth Walker coming off a season ending MVP accolade in the Super Bowl.Our partner QuinnBet have great odds on the 6 Nations, amazing Acca Bonuses, Acca Insurance & many other daily specials. Find out more at https://www.quinnbet.com/uk/sports/specials. Remember it's 18+ T&Cs Apply - Always Gamble Responsibly.
AI is no longer a futuristic add-on for consulting firms, it's reshaping how firms operate, price, hire, and deliver outcomes.In this episode Brent sits down with Tom Rodenhauser of K2 Consulting Research (formerly Kennedy Intelligence) to unpack what's actually happening inside consulting firms as they operationalize AI. From boutique firms building knowledge engines that rival global players, to the governance structures required to protect client trust, to the accelerating shift away from time-based billing, this conversation separates hype from reality.Key Topics CoveredHow boutique firms are competing with global giantsThe changing role of consultants (especially junior talent)Governance isn't optional, it's the prerequisite for trust.Transparency as a competitive advantageOutcome-based pricing is the future, but only for firms that can clearly define and measure results.Measurable internal impact and the time savings creating space for higher-value conversations and business development Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mike and Rico take your calls and read your texts on whether you are more confident in the Pistons making the finals or having a 2nd round exit against a team like the Cavs.
I walk through a complete 30-step playbook for building a modern SaaS company using AI agents, media, and sub-niche positioning. The core argument is that SaaS is evolving rather than dying, and the builders who win are the ones who combine a focused workflow product with a media flywheel and agent-powered execution. Drawing on my experience advising TikTok, Reddit, and building three venture-backed companies, I lay out a step-by-step framework any solo builder or small team can follow from niche selection through to becoming the default execution layer in their market. I'm hosting a free workshop so you can build your business in the age of AI. Sign up here: https://startup-ideas-pod.link/build-with-ai-2026 Timestamps 00:00 – Intro 01:18 – Step 1: Start with a sub-niche inside a big market 02:21 – Step 2-5: Map Workflow end to end 06:37 – Step 6-7: Create scroll-stopping content 10:15 – Steps 8–9: Double down on organic and run paid ads on winners 11:11 – Step 10: Capture emails from day one 11:47 – Steps 11–13: Manually perform the workflow and document every step 13:40 – Steps 14–16: Turn mechanical tasks into agent workflows and connect to real tools 14:47 – Step 17: Add orchestration, retries, and verifications 16:32 – Steps 18–19: Store user preferences and launch with high-touch onboarding 18:20 – Steps 20–21: Publish measurable proof and move to per-task pricing 21:21 – Steps 22–23: Outcome pricing and compounding value 22:07 – Steps 24–27: Expand workflows, build switching costs, create case studies 23:25 – Steps 28–30: Hire from the niche, reinvest profits, become the default layer 24:08 – Closing thoughts Key Points Start in a specific sub-niche, not a broad market — that is where sustainable cash flow lives, not VC competition. The future of SaaS starts as a service business: manually performing the workflow is how I learn what to automate. Media is a core business function, not an afterthought — content creation runs in parallel with product development from day one. Mechanical tasks are AI's strongest suit; separating judgment tasks from mechanical tasks is the key architectural decision. Per-task and outcome-based pricing is replacing per-seat models, and indie builders have a structural advantage in making that shift. Orchestration — coordinating agents, validating outputs, and resolving issues — is the new interface layer and the highest-value position to own. The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/ The Vibe Marketer - Resources for people into vibe marketing/marketing with AI: https://www.thevibemarketer.com/ FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/
David DeBatto is host of the ‘No Delusion Zone' podcast @NoDelusionZone is a retired U.S. Army Counterintelligence Special Agent, a geopolitical analyst, writer, and podcaster. David is an Iraq war veteran who served as Team Leader of a Tactical Human Intelligence Team (THT) in operations within Iraq and is also a former police officer. David is considered too conservative for the progressive left and too independent minded for the radical right and seeks to challenge political dogma and the naked self-interest of politicians. ----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------LINKS:@NoDelusionZone https://www.protectingtherepublic.com/podcasthttps://www.protectingtherepublic.com/https://substack.com/@protectingtherepublichttps://x.com/ddebattohttps://www.kyivpost.com/authors/743----------Ben Hodges is a retired United States Army officer, who became commander of United States Army Europe in November 2014, and held that position for three years until retiring from the United States Army in January 2018. Until recently he was the Pershing Chair in Strategic Studies, at the Centre for European Policy Analysis, specialising in NATO, Transatlantic relationship and international security. ----------This is super important. There are so many Battalions in Ukraine, fighting to defend our freedoms, but lack basics such as vehicles. These are destroyed on a regular basis, and lack of transport is costs lives, and Ukrainian territory. Once again Silicon Curtain has teamed up with Car4Ukraine and a group of wonderful creators to provide much-needed assistance: https://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/autumn-harvest-silicon-curtainAutumn Harvest: Silicon Curtain (Goal€22,000)We'll be supporting troops in Pokrovsk, Kharkiv, and other regions where the trucks are needed the most. 93rd Brigade "Kholodnyi Yar", Black Raven Unmanned Systems Battalionhttps://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/autumn-harvest-silicon-curtain----------SILICON CURTAIN LIVE EVENTS - FUNDRAISER CAMPAIGN Events in 2025 - Advocacy for a Ukrainian victory with Silicon Curtainhttps://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extrasOur events of the first half of the year in Lviv, Kyiv and Odesa were a huge success. Now we need to maintain this momentum, and change the tide towards a Ukrainian victory. The Silicon Curtain Roadshow is an ambitious campaign to run a minimum of 12 events in 2025, and potentially many more. Any support you can provide for the fundraising campaign would be gratefully appreciated. https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extras----------TRUSTED CHARITIES ON THE GROUND:Save Ukrainehttps://www.saveukraineua.org/Superhumans - Hospital for war traumashttps://superhumans.com/en/UNBROKEN - Treatment. Prosthesis. Rehabilitation for Ukrainians in Ukrainehttps://unbroken.org.ua/Come Back Alivehttps://savelife.in.ua/en/Chefs For Ukraine - World Central Kitchenhttps://wck.org/relief/activation-chefs-for-ukraineUNITED24 - An initiative of President Zelenskyyhttps://u24.gov.ua/Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundationhttps://prytulafoundation.orgNGO “Herojam Slava”https://heroiamslava.org/kharpp - Reconstruction project supporting communities in Kharkiv and Przemyślhttps://kharpp.com/NOR DOG Animal Rescuehttps://www.nor-dog.org/home/----------
Less than one week since the initiation of Operation Epic Fury, and nearly everyone is wondering: What will be the domestic reaction to America's war in Iran? With this being the second time the U.S. has gone into Iran, something needs to change so a third time never happens. “It would behoove Donald Trump to find a magical solution” and remove Iran's “theocratic government,” replacing it with “a benevolent government,” explains Victor Davis Hanson on today's episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In a Few Words.” “ If we get stuck in a quagmire where we have to have ground troops and we get into the hundreds of American dead, it'll be a disaster for the Republican Party in the midterms.”
Less than one week since the initiation of Operation Epic Fury, and nearly everyone is wondering: What will be the domestic reaction to America's war in Iran? With this being the second time the U.S. has gone into Iran, something needs to change so a third time never happens. “It would behoove Donald Trump to […]
This is our final anchor in this series, at least for now. And I want to be really intentional about how we close this chapter together. Moving on from here, we will return to our regular bi-weekly episodes. And who knows, if there is a need and if it feels aligned, I may gather these anchors into their own dedicated resource so that you can revisit them whenever you want. On a recent call I had with my personal development coach, she said to me, you know, you haven't built a business. Your business has built you. And I immediately knew exactly what she meant by this because I've always from the very beginning from that very first vivid vivid dream I had of ōNLē and the products I've known that ōNLē is much bigger than me. She went on to explain that ōNLē is its own consciousness and that I was given a really hard experience so that this consciousness ōNLē could flow through me and I could live out my life purpose of sharing this profound healing.And I know this is true for you too. Whatever you are experiencing right now, whether you are healing your child or yourself or you are expanding and stepping into the next version of yourself or building a business or experiencing a hard or very delightful time in your marriage, whatever you are experiencing in life right now, it's bigger than you.You are so brave, you are so courageous, and I am so proud of you. Now, before you go, let's just take a minute here to gently set our anchors for the day. Today, I commit to nourishing my body with microbiome-friendly food and abundant water. Today, I choose to support my gut, mind, brain, nervous system, and liver with my rebalancing and maintenance supplements. Today, I trust that I'm safe and that everything is always working for me. And today, I will choose one small action that supports the life I am affirming. That small action could just be listening to this episode. It could be doing the journaling prompts, even though it's going to feel hard. There's a big part of you that wants to resist because this state that you've been living in for probably most of your life, it's familiar. Your nervous system's job is to keep you safe in that familiar. but it's okay to slowly expand beyond, to move where you wanna go in a way that feels good in your body.May your heart feel supported, your body feel safe, and your intuition lead your day. Trust your body, follow your gut. Thanks for listening! I would love to connect with you ♡ Subscribe to the Nourished Newsletter Explore the Gut Rebalance Kits Visit our FAQ's Follow along on a Instagram Take the free Gut Health Quiz Email us at customercare@onleorganics.com Sending love and wellness from my family yours,xx - Juniper BennettFounder of ōNLē ORGANICS
Chad Roberts, author of "Blind Faith: Seeing God Through Darkness," unpacks the difference between being in isolation versus being in solitude and why the delays we experience are not denials, but God doing things in the waiting that He could do no other way. Vaneetha Risner shares about how to respond and what to remember when waiting feels wasted. The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
In this episode, The Annuity Man discusses: Building lifetime income as the real retirement goal Securing your income floor before adding complexity Using annuities to solve income and protection problems Locking in guarantees before longevity shifts the math Key Takeaways: Retirement planning is not about account balances but about creating income you cannot outlive. "Chapter One" is for accumulation, but "Chapter Two" only works when a reliable lifetime income replaces your paycheck. Without that income foundation, lifestyle freedom in retirement is fragile. Guaranteed sources like Social Security, pensions, and recurring IRA distributions form your income floor. If that floor already covers your lifestyle, additional annuities may be unnecessary. Retirement strength begins with certainty, not excess products. Annuities are designed to address four needs: principal protection, income for life, legacy, and long-term care. For lifetime income, structures can protect spouses and beneficiaries, countering the common "money goes poof" misconception. Proper design determines outcomes. As AI and medical advances extend life expectancy, insurers will eventually adjust payout assumptions downward. Today's guarantees may be more favorable than future quotes once updated tables reflect longer lifespans. For those planning to secure a lifetime income, timing could materially impact results. "If lifetime income is the ultimate outcome, you need to start planning for that now. You need to start locking those guarantees in now." — Stan The Annuity Man Connect with The Annuity Man: Website: http://theannuityman.com/ Email: Stan@TheAnnuityMan.com Book: Owner's Manuals: https://www.stantheannuityman.com/how-do-annuities-work YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCXKKxvVslbeGAlEc5sra2g Get a Quote Today: https://www.stantheannuityman.com/annuity-calculator!
Why B2B deals stall isn't about competition - it's about buyer indecision. Consultative selling, value-based selling, and traditional B2B sales strategy fail when sellers focus on solutions instead of driving buyer decisions. Harry breaks down why sales momentum disappears even in engaged deals. Buyers don't go quiet because they lack information - they stall because they haven't resolved the consequences of change. When the cost of inaction isn't made explicit, doing nothing feels rational. For sales leadership teams, sales coaching cultures, and anyone serious about modern B2B selling, this is a reset on how to create urgency without pressure.
This week, I sit down again with Nathan Collier, Recruiting Service Operations Director here at Patrick Jones Baseball. Together, we discuss the importance of mindset and process orientation in baseball, particularly during the in-season period. We explore common challenges players face, such as the "I'm Screwed Syndrome," and we talk about the need for players to adopt a process-driven mindset rather than a results-driven one. We also discuss the impact of social media on young athletes, the role of parents, and the significance of having both an approach and a plan at the plate. Connect with Patrick Jones Baseball:On X: @pjonesbaseball
Primary Goal: EducationalJohn Grdina explores the importance of focusing on the process rather than the outcome in various aspects of life, including faith, family, fitness, and financial planning. Through inspiring stories and biblical insights, he emphasizes trust, perseverance, and long-term thinking. Featured stories include Olympic medalist Curt Tomasevicz's faith-driven approach to bobsledding, John's marathon training journey, celebrating his daughter's 16th birthday through shared challenges, and a powerful Manhattan condo analogy for building generational wealth through cryptocurrency.The importance of focusing on the process rather than the outcomeCurt Tomasevicz's faith-driven approach to sports and life (praying through Olympic bobsled crashes)The significance of perseverance in faith, family, fitness, and financeStrategic long-term thinking in building generational wealth through cryptocurrencyBiblical insights on trusting God's plan and embracing disciplineMarathon training as soul development, not just physical preparationCreating lasting memories through hard challenges with family✓ Focus on the process, not just the outcome, in all areas of life✓ Pray for strength, safety, and perseverance, not just victory✓ Hard moments in family and fitness create lasting memories and bonds✓ Build wealth with patience, thinking generationally, not short-term gains✓ Trust God's providence and embrace discipline to achieve lasting success✓ Hold crypto assets for generations, not quick flips—take max 50% profits"The hardest opponent is in the process, not the race""Hard days build memories and bonds that last forever""Build wealth for your children, think generationally""The process of training is not only for my body, but more importantly, my soul"00:00 Introduction to Transformation01:44 Faith: Curt Tomasevicz's Olympic Story04:19 Fitness: Marathon Training & Mental Toughness05:51Family: My Daughter's 16th Birthday & Memories10:15Financial Freedom: The Manhattan Condo Lesson45:00 This Week's 4F ChallengeConnect with John Grdina:
I know a young man named Chaitanya Charan. He was a top-ranked student in India, a brilliant engineer. He did exactly what society told him to do. He studied hard, he worked long hours, and he got a near-perfect score on his GRE—2350/2400. He was the first in the history of his university to achieve […] The post Surrendering the Outcome appeared first on Radha Krishna Temple in Utah.
In this teaching I discuss the science behind spirituality and a secret story that can shift everything in your life. If you appreciate my work consider donating through PayPal at: "paypal.me/newdayglobal" or" "cashapp: New Day Ministries $consciousspiritual".Thank you for your support!
What if the very thing you're gripping so tightly is the reason it's not happening? In this episode of The Spitfire Podcast, we dive into one of coaching's most powerful (and paradoxical) principles: detaching from the outcome. When life feels off-kilter and out of control, our instinct is often to clench tighter—to force results, chase certainty, and obsess over the "right" ending. But what if the real power lies in letting go? Lauren shares personal reflections on navigating unexpected life shifts, the illusion of control, and the transformational shift from focusing on outputs to owning your inputs. You'll explore: Why obsessing over specific outcomes can actually repel them The difference between having a vision and gripping for control How daily inputs shape long-term results The hidden ways we reinforce our own setbacks Simple practices to create momentum, joy, and resilience This episode is a grounded, honest reminder: you can't control the outcome—but you can control who you become in the process. Plant the seeds. Water them daily. Then let go—and watch what grows.
The biggest offer isn't always the smartest deal. And accepting the wrong offer? That can undo years of your diligent effort to create a legacy with lasting value. In this week's episode of the Group Practice Accelerator, host Jamie West Falasz talks with Polaris CEO, Diwakar Sinha, as he breaks down how to evaluate buyer quality before you sign, so founders don't trade long-term desires for short-term price.We cover how to spot hidden risks, shaky capitalization, cultural misalignment, and post-close surprises that can derail your next chapter. Learn the red flags to watch for and the right questions to ask so you choose a buyer who protects your legacy, your team, and your future. For more information, read Diwakar's article here:https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-evaluate-buyside-buyers-hidden-risk-most-healthcare-diwakar-sinha-isdde/
You've committed to aiming high.You've accepted the hard work.So why does something still feel tense beneath the surface?In this final episode of the series, we uncover the third bottleneck to high performance: fear. Specifically, the three forms that shape how ambitious teens approach college admissions:Loss pain – What might I lose if I go all in?Process pain – What will this journey cost me emotionally?Outcome pain – What if I do everything right and it still isn't enough?You'll learn why attaching your identity to a single admissions decision creates unnecessary pressure — and how shifting your focus from “Where will I get in?” to “Who am I becoming?” removes desperation while making you more competitive.This episode ends with a powerful journaling exercise designed to help you confront fear and move forward with clarity and confidence.-----To register for the Ivy League Challenge, visit our websiteTo follow on Instagram: @TheIvyLeagueChallengeTo join us on our Facebook group for parents
In this episode, President and Senior Financial Planner Paul L. Moffat and Director of Financial Planning Jordan Naffa discuss how dividends, margin usage, stock options, and certain market transactions can significantly impact tax outcomes. While these strategies can enhance income and portfolio flexibility, they also introduce nuanced tax rules that investors must understand to avoid unintended consequences.Paul and Jordan explain the importance of qualified dividend treatment, how margin can alter tax classification, and why timing matters when purchasing dividend paying stocks, ETFs, or mutual funds. They also cover alternative minimum tax considerations related to incentive stock options and highlight the risks of concentration in high dividend stocks.This episode reinforces the need for disciplined planning, careful coordination with tax professionals, and a long term perspective when implementing dividend and option strategies.In this episode: ● The difference between qualified and ordinary dividend treatment ● How margin usage can affect dividend tax status ● Holding period requirements for favorable dividend taxation ● Dividend timing considerations for stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds ● Alternative minimum tax exposure with incentive stock options ● Risks of concentrating in high dividend paying companies ● Why protecting after tax returns requires careful planningThe opinions expressed in this podcast are for general purposes only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual or on any specific security. It is only intended to provide education about the financial industry. It is not intended to provide tax or legal advice. To determine which investments may be appropriate for you, consult your financial advisor prior to investing. Any past performance discussed in this program is not a guarantee of future results. Any indices referenced for comparison are unmanaged and cannot be invested in directly. As always, please remember that investing involves risk and the possible loss of principal. Please seek advice from a licensed professional.Arista Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser. Advisory services are only offered to clients or prospective clients where our firm and its representatives are properly licensed or exempt from licensure. No advice may be rendered by Arista Wealth Management unless a client service agreement is in place.
Do you want to know investment success secrets? Look no further than today's discussion! The long-dominant "buy the Magnificent 7 and forget it" tech trade is fading, with sector rotation favoring energy, materials, and staples while technology and discretionary lag. Drawing on presidential cycle data, it seems markets often experience weakness and corrections in midterm years before potential strength later, though today's backdrop of sticky inflation, high debt, and constrained Federal Reserve policy could challenge historical norms. Liquidity over politics is the true market driver and power preservation incentives may shape fiscal and economic decisions and highlights opportunities in defensive sectors and fixed income if rates fall. As always, disciplined investing is the most important: avoid ego, abandon rigid outcome-based predictions, adopt scenario-based thinking, respect price action, and define in advance when you are wrong. We discuss... The long-standing strategy of simply buying mega-cap tech stocks is breaking down as sector leadership rotates. Energy, materials, and staples are outperforming while technology and discretionary stocks lag, signaling possible market-top behavior. Historical sector rotation patterns suggest markets may be transitioning from expansion toward a late-cycle phase. Midterm presidential years historically bring volatility and frequent 10–20% corrections before potential recovery. Liquidity is framed as the primary force driving market cycles. Today's environment of sticky inflation, high debt, and constrained Federal Reserve policy may weaken the reliability of historical patterns. Defensive sectors and fixed income could benefit if growth slows and interest rates decline. Political incentives around power preservation may influence fiscal decisions and economic optics heading into elections. Investors are warned not to blindly "buy the dip," especially in volatile assets like crypto. The hosts stress that price action ultimately determines whether an investment thesis is right or wrong. Ego and overconfidence are identified as major threats to long-term investing success. Outcome-based thinking is discouraged in favor of scenario-based planning across multiple probable outcomes. Behavioral research shows experts often double down when wrong, reinforcing the importance of flexibility. Successful investing requires humility, adaptability, risk management, and clearly defined exit strategies. Today's Panelists: Kirk Chisholm | Innovative Wealth Douglas Heagren | Mergent College Advisors Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moneytreepodcast Follow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/money-tree-investing-podcast Follow on Twitter/X: https://x.com/MTIPodcast For more information, visit the show notes at https://moneytreepodcast.cominvesting-success-secrets-793
In this episode we'll talk about:Why vision is not random and not accidentalThe difference between shrinking to your resources vs trusting provisionWhy provision follows movement, not overthinkingThe relationship between obedience and clarityTrusting God's pace instead of forcing your ownAnd more… CONNECT WITH ME…→ Instagram — @mattgottesman→ My Substack — mattgottesman.substack.com → Apparel — thenicheisyou.comRESOURCES…→ Recommended Book List — CLICK HERE→ Masterclass — CLICK HEREWORKSHOPS + MASTERCLASS:→ Need MORE clarity? - Here's the FREE… 6 Days to Clarity Workshop - clarity for your time, energy, money, creativity, work & play→ Write, Design, Build: Content Creator Studio & OS - Growing the niche of you, your audience, reach, voice, passion & incomeOTHER RELATED EPISODES:Faith Isn't Knowing the Whole Path… It's Taking the Next Honest StepApple: https://apple.co/3MB62IuSpotify: https://bit.ly/4rZw3RN
In Part 2 of this conversation, Emma Murray and Dwayne Kerrigan move from awareness into practical performance tools. Emma introduces one of the most powerful distinctions in high performance: critique versus criticism.She explains why self-criticism is a survival response that quietly destroys confidence, slows learning, and locks people into repeated mistakes. Through examples from elite sport, sales, leadership, parenting, and everyday life, Emma breaks down how to review performance by examining the entire process — thoughts, feelings, actions, and results — rather than attacking outcomes or identity.The conversation also dives into fear-based leadership, tunnel vision, stress responses, and why people perform worse when they feel watched, pressured, or unsafe. Emma shares actionable techniques to regain presence under pressure, including breath, body awareness, and “small focus” anchors that keep the mind out of fight-or-flight. This episode equips leaders, entrepreneurs, and performers with a repeatable framework for learning faster, leading better, and performing consistently — even when stakes are high.Episode Highlights:00:00 – Emma on self-kindness under pressure and stopping the internal threat response01:00 – Dwayne intro + framing Part 2: turning attention and mindset into action02:00 – Critique over criticism: how thoughts drive feelings, actions, and results03:30 – Outcome focus vs process focus and why pressure hijacks performance05:05 – How to critique the entire performance process (thinking, feeling, doing)06:40 – Turning failure into growth by extracting the right lessons08:00 – Why quarterly reviews fail and daily reflection matters09:45 – Coaching teams beyond checklists and task correction11:25 – A-game vs B-game language and building awareness in teams13:40 – Leaders, fear, control, and psychological safety15:30 – Running toward outcomes vs accessing creativity and big-picture thinking17:30 – The “flashlight of attention” metaphor for leaders and parents19:40 – Stress responses, presence, and anchoring attention (breath, feet, listening)22:00 – Training attention as a performance muscle25:45 – Stress cycles, recovery, and sustainable performance29:10 – Introduction to the Closed Eye Process and presence training32:00 – Deep dive: critiquing vs criticizing explained step-by-step36:30 – Survival wiring, subconscious files, and performance memory39:30 – The CHIMP brain, danger signals, and slipping into B-game42:30 – Small controllable focus as the pathway back to A-gameKey Takeaways:Critique examines process, not personal worthThoughts drive feelings, feelings drive actions, actions drive resultsGrowth comes from extracting learnings — not from failure aloneFear narrows focus and creates tunnel visionSmall, controllable focus prevents fight-or-flightConnection reduces fear and restores executionQuotes:“Failure does not give you growth if you are not actually eliciting the lessons from it.” - Emma Murray“Feet on floor, bum on chair … Bring your attention to your feet, your bum, your breath … those things are gonna anchor you back into the present moment” - Emma Murray“When all this fails, use your breath” - Emma Murray“The human mind cannot carry two thoughts simultaneously.” - Dwayne...
Robin Zander hosted a Snafu webinar for the Sidebar community on non-sales selling—think self-promotion for career transitions, freelancers, entrepreneurs, and product people. The goal: learn to "sell yourself" without the ick factor. Participants shared fears: follow-ups feel intimidating, sales feels slimy, and success seems like a numbers game. Robin reframed it: selling is really about enrollment—being a chief evangelist for your work, not begging for attention. Drawing on stories from his childhood pumpkin patch, his time as a personal trainer (where desperation lost him clients), and opening Robin's Cafe in San Francisco (raising $40k, serving multiple stakeholders, training staff with Danny Meyer's principles), he showed the difference between selling from need vs. service. Long-term success comes from genuine connection, curiosity, optimism, and passion. Attendees explored their "authentic attitude" and reflected on times self-promotion felt good versus slimy. Exercises included mapping all the people who benefit from your work—employees, customers, managers, mentees, community—and practicing generosity in selling (a "Miracle on 34th Street" mindset: help customers even if it means sending them elsewhere). In Q&A, Robin tackled: Asking for promotions as modeling for others, especially women and minorities Persistence in follow-ups (yes, emailing Mark Benioff 53 times counts) Relationship-based enterprise selling Avoiding fear-based AI marketing by knowing who you serve and what problem you solve Recommended reading: Setting the Table (Danny Meyer), Unreasonable Hospitality (Will Guidara), The New Strategic Selling. Robin also shared upcoming Snafu conference details (March 5, Oakland Museum of California) and reminded everyone: Snafu = situation normal; all fucked up. 00:00 Start 01:06 Audience Fears About Selling Robin Zander welcomes 93 participants to the webinar Notes the session is interactive with exercises planned Encourages participants to drop questions in chat or interrupt him Last 15–20 minutes reserved for questions Robin introduces himself briefly Focuses on storytelling as a tool for self-promotion Shares experience as a community builder Runs a conference called Responsive since 2016 (not Snafu) Tools, structures, and company cultures for resilient organizations Two-day event each September on the future of work Focus on building resilience in organizations Observations on rapid change Technology and work-life changes happening at a fast pace Questions about resilience in individuals Traits needed in careers, personal relationships, professional relationships Ability to stay resilient through change Robin frames his expertise Emphasizes his strength in asking questions and fostering honest conversations Labels himself a reluctant salesperson Not the world's leading expert on self-promotion or selling Key lessons from research and interviews Two buckets matter in business and life: Example: Sidebar community forming coalitions for learning and action Operational excellence: being competent and at least as good as others Promotion/enrollment/sales: standing up, saying what you want, building coalitions Started interviewing people about influence and persuasion Started a weekly newsletter called Snafu Written by hand, not AI Shares lessons from his life and others about self-promotion and resilience Focus on courage to take action: raising hand, offering something valuable Core characteristics of self-promotion and selling yourself Connecting with others: art of connection Courage to ask: inspired by Amanda Palmer's TED Talk and book The Art of Asking Opposes traditional "always be closing" sales mentality Advocates for simply asking for what you want Current work mostly involves storytelling for large companies Clients include Supersonic, Airbnb, Zappos, and others 12:25 Service as the Core Principle Robin introduces the concept of storytelling for self-promotion Stories used to: Get promotions Build coalitions Propel career or organizational growth Emphasizes turning personal, career, or company stories into "commercials" Focus of today's talk: self-promotion with impact Core principle: service Showing up from a place of helping others Through helping others, also helping oneself Distinguishes between sleazy salespeople and effective self-promoters Childhood anecdote: Robin's pumpkin patch Tended plants all summer, learned responsibility and care Harvested pumpkins and sold them using a small red tin box labeled "money" Ran "Robin's Pumpkin Patch" for five to seven years At age five, father had him plant pumpkin seeds Engaged neighborhood kids for fun, collaborative promotion Explained product (pumpkins) enthusiastically to potential buyers Used scarecrow costumes and creative gestures to attract attention Lessons learned from pumpkin patch: Authentic enthusiasm creates value Helping people do what they were already inclined to do Early experience of earning and serving simultaneously Self-promotion is most effective when it's service-driven, not manipulative Applying childhood lesson to career and business Asking for a raise Persuading companies to choose one service over another Promoting oneself or others (e.g., Evan, web developer) Key principle: approach self-promotion from delight and service, not need or fear Authentic enthusiasm as foundation for: Interactive exercise for participants Not influenced by sleep deprivation or stress Could be inspired by childhood or adult experiences Opposite of fear; personal and unique for each participant Question posed: what is your authentic attitude when self-promoting? Examples shared from participants: Curiosity Passion Inspiration Service to others Observation Possibility Insight Value Helping others Creativity Belief in serendipity Optimism Key takeaway from exercise and story Promoting from delight, enthusiasm, and service Promoting from need or fear Two versions of self-promotion: Effective self-promotion aligns with authenticity and enthusiasm, creating value for others while advancing oneself 18:36 Gym Job and Needy Selling Robin shares the next story and sets up the next exercise Gym culture is sales-heavy Initial motivation: love of fitness, desire to help people Quickly realizes environment incentivizes personal trainers to sell aggressively Timeframe: ~20 years later, at age 20, moved to San Francisco First post-college job: personal trainer in gyms Early experience at gyms Key lesson from early failure Selling from need feels gross Promoting oneself from fear or desperation leads to poor results Recognizes similarity to unwanted sales calls received personally First authentic success in self-promotion Worked at Petro and World's Gym in San Francisco, Pilates instructor Owner confronted Robin after two weeks: no clients, potential clients being lost to others Threatened termination by Friday if no clients acquired Robin froze under pressure, approached clients but with needy, desperate energy Outcome: fired by Friday, left gym Encounters man in pain on Valencia Street, offers help as personal trainer Approach comes from genuine care, desire to serve Leads to three-year working relationship, consistent sessions, good income Next client: world-famous photographer Michael Light at UCSF swimming pool Client comes from natural connection, not pushy salesmanship Dichotomy observed: Pushy, need-based self-promotion → freeze, poor results Service-oriented self-promotion → natural connections, sustained relationships Exercise for participants Prompt: identify two moments: One time self-promoting felt slimy → what were you doing? One time self-promoting felt good → what were you doing differently? Two-minute reflection / chat participation Participant reflections/examples Slimy examples: Interviewing for a job during layoffs, giving desperate energy Selling P&L at a hyperscaler Selling computers and printers in UK post-college Sales emails getting ghosted Feeling inauthentic or performative, taking advantage of someone Good examples: Offering services out of care and love rather than ROI Showing impact of work to junior child Knowing services add real value and solve a challenge Being clear on what the other person needs Key takeaway Self-promotion feels different depending on intent and knowledge Slimy → desperate, inauthentic, unclear value to recipient Authentic → service-driven, clear value, connection-focused Effective self-promotion combines knowing your value and serving others, not just pushing for personal gain 25:35 Miracle on 34th Street Lesson Feeling good in self-promotion comes from genuinely helping, solving problems, and sharing information Santa Claus hired at Macy's to hold kids and give candy canes, but real goal: persuade parents to buy from Macy's Santa instead sends parents to competitor to truly serve them Macy's manager initially furious Outcome: customers feel genuinely served, return praising Macy's, become loyal fans Robin references Miracle on 34th Street (original version) Key insight: providing real value, even if it benefits someone else, eventually returns value to you "Put enough bread across the water, eventually good things come back" Participant reflections Slimy: knowing audience expects judgment, catering to them for approval Good: giving the gift of knowledge, providing service freely Takeaway: authentic self-promotion is rooted in service, generosity, and sharing expertise, not manipulating for immediate gain 27:45 Starting Robin's Cafe Through Service Robin shares a major professional turning point: opening Robin's Cafe in 2016 No restaurant experience beyond college busing tables Opened in three weeks, eventually grew to 15 employees by 2018 Worked in multiple industries: Pumpkin patch, personal trainer, circus performer Opened a café/restaurant in Mission District, San Francisco Courage and conviction came from clear focus on service to others Employees: create a great workplace, go-giver culture Investors: $40k raised from friends/family, provided value and potential return Landlords (ODC, nonprofit dance center): wanted success of business to support community Customers: diverse—tech workers, kids in dance classes, local community Robin himself: financial sustainability, learning, personal growth Key audiences served by Robin's Cafe Approach to challenges Used Danny Meyer's Setting the Table as a service-focused framework for employees Philosophy: "giving in order to get paid" Examples: spouse, kids, dog, manager, peers, mentees, clients, community, customers, extended family, mentors Served multiple stakeholders during crises: break-ins, flooding, city permitting, neighborhood issues Exercise: identify all the people who benefit from your work or success Key idea: the more stakeholders served, the easier self-promotion becomes, because it comes from service, not need or pressure Show up thinking: does this serve the person I'm talking to? Principle: selling yourself from a place of service Consider multiple stakeholders simultaneously Audience question: elaborate on applying this service mindset specifically to asking for a promotion Tying service to self-promotion in career advancement Result: asking for a raise, applying for jobs, pitching clients—all easier and more authentic 38:11 Promotion As Service Asking for a promotion from a place of service Example: doing the role already, deserving recognition, asking for what you believe you've earned. Personal perspective: advocating for yourself is a form of service to yourself Recognize other stakeholders in the process: Modeling courage and advocacy for the next generation Authority enables ideas to be taken more seriously Stories gained from new responsibilities enhance value to clients or teams People you mentor, especially women or underrepresented groups The organization: your promotion can make it stronger Your family or children: showing them what it looks like to advocate Concrete examples Outcome: trajectory of career positively influenced, demonstrated courage, modeled behavior Asking first time for a manager role Later asking for VP title as a director Courage and small steps Courage = acting despite fear, not absence of fear Practice by taking incremental steps toward what scares you Avoid masking or hesitation; direct action builds confidence and results Persistence and follow-up Busy people require patience and multiple nudges Example: Mark Stubbings emailing Mark Benioff 53 times before a yes Persistence = respectful, consistent follow-ups Role modeling for women and minorities Demonstrates that asking is a normal, expected, and service-oriented act Many don't ask for promotions or raises due to upbringing or cultural norms Modeling advocacy teaches the next generation, including children, to speak up Service mindset in practice Approach self-promotion by asking: is this good for the other person? Keep intention aligned with service, not desperation Books for guidance: Setting the Table – Danny Meyer: service-driven sales and employee culture Unreasonable Hospitality – Will Guidara: lessons from the restaurant world on giving value and delight Key takeaways for promotion and asking Serve yourself, your mentees, your organization, and your broader audience Take small, courageous steps to ask for what you deserve Follow up respectfully and consistently; don't assume silence = no Self-promotion becomes easier and authentic when rooted in service, not fear or need Snafu Newsletter Weekly newsletter written by Robin Covers influence, persuasion, and modern workplace dynamics A resource for ongoing learning and practical insights 56:55 Where to Find Robin Robin's newsletter covers influence, persuasion, and modern work. Snafu Conference Responsive Conference Robin Zander on social medias
This month, we've had the privilege of praying for marriages every single day — reading names, lifting up stories, and standing in the gap for couples who are hurting, hoping, and hanging on. And as we've done that, it's stirred something deeper in us about what prayer in marriage really is… and what it isn't. In this episode, we talk honestly about how easy it is to confuse worrying with praying. We think about the problem. We rehearse conversations in our heads. We stress. We analyze. But that's not the same thing as bringing it before the Lord. Prayer isn't a negotiation. It's not a way to convince God to take our side or fix our spouse. It's not a spiritual wish list where we hope He delivers exactly what we ordered. Real prayer is alignment. It's surrender. It's allowing God to reshape our hearts until our desires begin to look more like His. We share what bold faith actually looks like — the kind that asks for miracles without demanding them. The kind that believes God can restore what feels impossible, while still trusting Him if the answer comes differently than we hoped. That tension is something we've lived. We've prayed desperate prayers. We've asked for big miracles. And we've also had to surrender outcomes we couldn't control. If you've been praying for your spouse, praying for your marriage, or maybe just thinking about it more than actually talking to God about it, this conversation is for you. Maybe the prayer that changes your marriage isn't “Lord, fix them.” Maybe it's “Lord, change me.” The Redeemed Marriage Website Subscribe to our YouTube channel