Podcasts about Outsourcing

If you've been feeling stuck, stalled, or like you just can't move forward in your business, today's episode will show you exactly why — and give you a simple process to identify what's really holding you back so you can finally get moving. READ MORE HERE

Can bringing in third-party facility management providers help solve recruiting challenges for in-house FM teams? Quinn Heimann of Aerotek joins the Buildings Podcast to offer tips for making sure in-house staffs and third-party teams can work well together.

The Tenpenny Files – EmmaSara McMillion challenges parents to reclaim their role as the primary influence in their children's lives. She explores family culture, homeschooling, generational cycles, child protection, and intentional parenting while sharing tools that help mothers build stronger homes, guide children with confidence, and resist outsourcing family leadership to institutions once again...

Are we officially entering the "Eternal Sloptember"? This week on the Friday Deploy, Ben and Andrew unpack the quiet rebellion against skyrocketing API costs as teams transition to fine-tuned local models. They also explore the changing physical architecture of AI data centers, the dangers of using autonomous tools as a crutch for broken workflows, and why spec-driven development is critical for keeping agentic code in check. Finally, the hosts share their latest personal agent experiments, from benchmarking open-source models on a local Mac Studio to taming an AI-generated second brain.Learn why: LinearB is a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Developer Productivity Insight PlatformsFollow the show:Subscribe to our Substack Follow us on LinkedInSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelLeave us a ReviewFollow the hosts:Follow AndrewFollow BenFollow DanFollow today's stories:Outsourcing plus LocalAI will soon become more economical vs Frontier labsAI Datacenters Were Built for GPUs. What Happens When You Remove the GPUs?"The AI Can Do It" Is Not an Excuse To Tolerate a MessThe Eternal SloptemberI'm tired of talking to AIIf you let AI do your writing, I will come to your house and kill youA Blast from the Past: SDD and the Illusion of Known ScopeAndrew's paper: Mise en Place for Agentic Coding: Deliberate Preparation as Context Engineering MethodologyOFFERSStart Free Trial: Get started with LinearB's AI productivity platform for free.Book a Demo: Learn how you can ship faster, improve DevEx, and lead with confidence in the AI era.LEARN ABOUT LINEARBAI Code Reviews: Automate reviews to catch bugs, security risks, and performance issues before they hit production.AI & Productivity Insights: Go beyond DORA with AI-powered recommendations and dashboards to measure and improve performance.AI-Powered Workflow Automations: Use AI-generated PR descriptions, smart routing, and other automations to reduce developer toil.MCP Server: Interact with your engineering data using natural language to build custom reports and get answers on the fly.

You know what to do. You've got the strategy. You've done the courses. You've hired the coaches.So why aren't you doing it?In this episode, I sit down with Hayley Lam to talk about the real reason so many women stay stuck: they've outsourced their power.We're not talking about mindset hacks or productivity tips. We're talking about what happens when your nervous system no longer feels safe with growth, visibility, or success. When stress becomes your operating system. When you're self-leading from fear instead of clarity.Hayley breaks down:What "outsourcing your power" actually looks like in real life (and why capable women do it without realising)The difference between intuition and fear and how to know which voice you're listening toWhy so many women sabotage consistency the moment things start workingWhat nervous system regulation actually looks like in business (not just in theory)How to re-parent your mind and start self-leading from trust instead of pressureThis isn't about doing more. It's about reconnecting with yourself so you can finally do what you already know works.If your income hasn't moved in months despite doing all the "right" things - this episode will show you why.Connect with Hayley on Instagram.Ready to become the version of you who can actually hold more? Here's how to start.Free Daily Coaching If your income feels stuck at the same level… there's a reason. I break down the patterns keeping people trapped in the same income cycles and how to finally shift them.The Upgrade:  help women stabilise $10k–$20k months and turn them into their new normal.Higher Months Mastermind: Weekly live coaching, 1:1 onboarding, business + identity audits, and access to The Upgrade. This is where I see the patterns and blocks keeping you stuck in real time so you can finally hold the higher income months and life you've been working toward.Work with me 1:1 so you can scale to the next level and actually hold it by shifting the blocks and patterns behind your behaviour and refining your business so it supports your next level. And you can follow me for daily content on Instagram here. 

Outsourcing podcast Get the full show notes for this outsourcing podcast here: outsourceaccelerator.com/590   Frank Prempeh, CEO of Corpshore Solutions, returned to the Outsource Accelerator Podcast to discuss the BPO's expansion into Uzbekistan, where it became the first Canadian outsourcing firm to set up. From the country's deeply multilingual workforce to AI-driven demand for non-English data annotation, Frank lays out a clear case for Central Asia as the next major outsourcing destination.   References: Website: https://corpshore.solutions/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/corpshore-solutions   Start Outsourcing Outsource Accelerator can help you transform your business with outsourcing. Get in touch now, or use one of the resources below.   Business Process Outsourcing Get a Free Quote - Connect with 3 verified outsourcing experts & see how outsourcing can transform your business Book a Discovery Call - See how Outsource Accelerator can help you enhance your company's innovation and growth with outsourcing The Top 40 BPOs - We have compiled this review of the most notable 40 Business Process Outsourcing companies in the Philippines Outsourcing Calculator - This tool provides you with invaluable insight into the potential savings outsourcing can do for your business Outsourcing Salary Guide - Access the comprehensive guide to payroll salary compensation, benefits, and allowances in the Philippines Outsourcing Accelerator Podcast - Subscribe and listen to the world's leading outsourcing podcast, hosted by Derek Gallimore Payoneer - The leading global B2B payment solution for the outsourcing industry   About Outsource Accelerator Outsource Accelerator is the world's leading outsourcing marketplace and advisory. We offer the full spectrum of services, from light advisory and vendor brokerage, though to full implementation and fully-managed solutions. We service companies of all sectors, and all sizes, spanning all departmental verticals. Outsource Accelerator's unique approach to outsourcing enables our clients to build the best teams, access the most flexible solutions, and generate the best results possible. Our unrivaled sector knowledge and market reach mean that you get the best terms and results possible, at the best ALL-IN market-leading price - guaranteed.

Read the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+:https://leilahormozi.com/subscribe The habits that ruin ambitious people rarely feel like self-sabotage. They feel like common sense. In this excerpt, Leila exposes four of the most dangerous ones, the kind that disguise themselves as intuition, humility, productivity, and freedom. The hardest part isn't fixing them. It's admitting they're there. In this episode00:00 Confusing discomfort for intuition01:44 Outsourcing your beliefs for validation04:36 Optimizing for feeling productive vs achieving results06:47 Optionality: why keeping all doors open kills focusMore Value:Get your personalized $100m scaling roadmap: https://www.acquisition.com/roadmap Read the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+: https://leilahormozi.com/subscribeReceive a curated set of internal memos from the past year at Acquisition.com: https://leilahormozi.com/acq Watch my latest YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/@leilahormozi/featuredLearn how to scale your business to millions of dollars in annual revenue: https://www.acquisition.com/ DISCLOSURE Information shared here is for educational purposes only. Individuals and business owners should evaluate their own business strategies, and identify any potential risks. The information shared here is not a guarantee of success. Your results may vary. Copyright © 2026.

Ever feel like you're carrying the weight of the world on your own shoulders—handling every email, project, and task yourself? I've been there, telling myself it was the smart and responsible way to run my business, until I realized what I was missing out on by not letting go. In this episode, I'm revealing exactly what happens when you stop doing everything yourself and start getting results through others. We'll talk about how this shift can give you precious time back, multiply your impact, and create new opportunities—not just for you, but for everyone on your team and in your life. By leveraging others and learning to trust, we're able to embrace new possibilities. If you're ready for bigger results and a richer life, this episode is for you! Show Highlights: Solo startup narratives of handling all tasks yourself. [00:48] The risk of operating alone becoming a habit and identity. [02:58] My epiphany of A. G. Lafley leading P&G by leveraging others. [04:08] Why delegation is essential in both teams and homes. [07:26] The power of reclaiming specialist time with a client example. [09: 21] How effective leaders delegate and multiply impact. [15:22] Outsourcing tasks in personal life—but which ones? [18:36] Giving others opportunities by delegating meaningful work. [20:11] The transformation of who you become by letting go. [24:20] What are your emotional barriers to delegating and outsourcing? [27:45] Join The Coaching Circle's June master class on delegation. [29:09] Join The Coaching Circle to apply what you learn on the podcast with structure & support: https://brilliant-balance.com/coachingcircle  Subscribe to the Brilliant Balance Weekly: www.brilliant-balance.com/weekly Follow Cherylanne on Instagram: www.instagram.com/cskolnicki

In this episode, we're sitting down with internationally recognized wedding photographer Samm Blake to talk about what it really takes to build a long-term, creatively fulfilling career in the luxury wedding industry. From shooting her first wedding for $500 and losing money on the job to now starting at $40,000 per wedding, Sam shares the mindset shifts, creative risks, and intentional decisions that shaped her journey over the last 20+ years.We dive into the evolution of the wedding industry, building a recognizable artistic voice, and why standing out matters so much more than blending in. Sam shares her perspective on portfolio curation, attracting luxury clients without sacrificing your style, and how photographers can stop chasing trends and start building work that actually feels true to them.We also talk about photographing high-profile celebrity weddings, navigating pressure at the highest level, and the confidence that comes from finally realizing you do not have to conform to succeed in the luxury market.If you're a wedding photographer or filmmaker wanting to raise your prices, book more intentional weddings, refine your portfolio, and create work that feels both profitable and artistically fulfilling, this conversation is packed with perspective shifts and tactical takeaways you won't want to miss.In this episode, we cover:• Building a luxury wedding photography brand• How to stand out in a saturated wedding market• Portfolio curation tips for photographers• Creative risk-taking at weddings• Luxury wedding client experience• Breaking into the high-end wedding industry• Finding your unique artistic voice• Growing a profitable photography business without copying trendsThis episode was sponsored by Wanderlust Videos, use LEVELUP100 for $100 off your first edit at https://www.wanderlust-videos.com/And thank you to VidFlow for sponsoring today's episode. Level up your delivery experience at https://vidflow.co/thelevelupcoTimestamps:00:00 - 02:19 | Podcast Introduction & Elevating the Client Delivery Experience02:20 - 06:10 | Sam Blake's Photography Journey & Adapting Through Industry Changes06:11 - 09:25 | Moving to New York, Building an International Brand & Luxury Pricing09:26 - 12:14 | Career-Defining Weddings & Photographing High-Profile Clients12:15 - 18:25 | Finding Confidence in Your Artistic Voice Within the Luxury Market18:26 - 20:14 | Outsourcing, Business Growth & Creating Space to Scale20:15 - 23:34 | Standing Out in the Luxury Market Through Authenticity & Curation23:35 - 28:37 | Portfolio Curation, Identifying Weaknesses & Improving Your Craft28:38 - 33:17 | Taking Creative Risks, Experimentation & Artistic Growth at Weddings33:18 - 36:27 | The Value of Representation, Support Systems & Creative Freedom36:28 - 37:14 | Final Thoughts & Where to Connect with Sam BlakeThe next round of The Luxury Mastermind will start in Spring 2026! We are thrilled to welcome you inside our signature 8 week program. Learn more + save your seat here >> https://thelevelupco.com/mastermind

As peptide pipelines continue expanding globally, pharmaceutical companies are increasingly turning to CDMOs earlier in the lifecycle to help manage growing technical and operational complexity. Outsourcing partners are being leaned on to support process development, analytical strategy, scale-up, and regulatory readiness from the earliest stages of a program. At the same time, rising demand for peptide therapeutics is placing new pressure on manufacturing capacity, raw material availability, and technical expertise across the industry. In this episode of Off Script, we spoke with Dr. Sharadsrikar Venkatesan Kotturi, chief scientific officer at Neuland Laboratories, about how peptide development is reshaping relationships between sponsors and CDMOs. The conversation explores why pharmaceutical companies are engaging outsourcing partners earlier in the process, the growing execution challenges associated with peptide scale-up and impurity control, and how analytical complexity, raw material sourcing, and manufacturing scalability increasingly intersect across peptide programs. Kotturi also discusses the strain these shifting expectations are placing on both sponsors and service providers, along with the operational realities of supporting early-stage peptide development.

Access the Emotional Mastery Course Mentioned in This Episode Free for 7 Days With a Trial to the Personal Development School https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/dream-life?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=7-day-trial&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=pod-05-21-26&el=podcast In the first episode of Breakthrough with Thais Gibson Podcast, Lisa courageously shares the story of her divorce, extramarital affair, abandonment wounds, and the painful relationship patterns that shaped her life for decades. Together, Thais and Lisa unpack the subconscious beliefs that fueled Lisa's fear of abandonment, her tendency to seek validation through relationships, and the emotional disconnection that ultimately contributed to her affair. Through vulnerable reflection, emotional processing, and practical healing strategies, this conversation reveals how deeply unmet needs—not shame or failure—often sit beneath destructive relationship behaviors. You'll learn how unresolved childhood wounds can shape adult relationships, why emotional needs must be communicated instead of suppressed, and how rebuilding self-worth begins with no longer outsourcing your value to other people. Whether you've experienced betrayal, emotional neglect, divorce, abandonment wounds, or relationship anxiety, this episode offers powerful insights into healing attachment patterns and creating healthier emotional connection. In This Episode, We Cover: • How childhood abandonment wounds shape adult relationship patterns • The emotional root behind Lisa's extramarital affair • Why seeking validation through relationships creates emotional instability • Fearful Avoidant & Dismissive Avoidant attachment patterns in relationships • How emotional disconnection quietly grows in long-term relationships • Why unmet emotional needs often drive destructive coping mechanisms • The importance of vulnerability and expressing emotional needs • Rebuilding self-worth without relying on external validation • Healing shame surrounding divorce, betrayal, and relationship mistakes • Practical ways to prioritize yourself and stop abandoning your own needs • How couples can rebuild emotional intimacy through daily connection habits • Why curiosity, communication, and emotional presence matter in relationships Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 01:15 – Relationship History & Divorce Story 10:28 – Fear of Repeating Old Patterns 16:07 – Exploring The Root Cause Behind The Affair 21:05 – Emotional Processing & Deeply Unmet Needs 28:09 – Separating Pain From Self-Worth 35:02 – Recognizing The Pattern Of Seeking Validation Through Relationships 40:20 – Vulnerability As A Path To Healing 43:46 – Finding Purpose Through Service & Mission Work 51:07 – Practical Ways To Rebuild Self-Worth 55:07 – Understanding Abandonment Wounds 01:08:17 – Affairs As Symptoms Of Deeply Unmet Needs 01:13:29 – Why Needs Must Be Communicated, Not Suppressed 01:21:34 – Releasing Shame Around Divorce & Infidelity 01:27:01 – Lisa's Biggest Takeaway: Prioritizing Herself Key Takeaways From This Episode: ✔ Emotional wounds from childhood can unconsciously drive adult relationship behaviors ✔ Affairs are often symptoms of deeply unmet emotional needs—not simply impulsive decisions ✔ Outsourcing your self-worth to relationships creates emotional fragility ✔ Vulnerability and emotional honesty are essential for intimacy and healing ✔ Communicating needs clearly is healthier than suppressing pain or expecting mind-reading ✔ Prioritizing yourself consistently helps rebuild lasting self-worth ✔ Healing attachment wounds requires self-awareness, emotional processing, and new daily habits Meet the Host Thais Gibson is the founder of The Personal Development School and a world leader in attachment theory. With a Ph.D. and over a dozen certifications, she's helped more than 70,000 people reprogram their subconscious and build thriving relationships. Helpful Resources:

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A discussion about how corporate real estate organizations deliver services to the corporation and internal business clients starts with how the corporate real estate department “fits” within the overall corporate enterprise. What is the operating model? Is responsibility for corporate real estate centralized in a single department? Or is it decentralized, at least in part, with some functions delivered through various business units or other parts of the corporation? And does corporate real estate have a “mandate”? In other words, must the business utilize the services of the corporate real estate organization?

Points of Interest 00:00 – 01:00 – Introduction: Marcel welcomes Colin Hewitt, CEO and founder of Float, and frames cash flow as the lifeblood every agency depends on. 01:01 – 02:09 – The Origin of Float: Colin shares how running his own agency exposed the limits of spreadsheet-based forecasting and led him to build a cash flow product for service businesses. 02:10 – 05:24 – Direct vs Indirect Cash Flow Methods: A look at why traditional P&L-derived forecasts age the moment they are finished, and how a hybrid direct method delivers a forecast owners can trust day-to-day. 05:24 – 07:31 – Why Agency Cash Flow Is Uniquely Complex: Retainers, milestone billing, and time-and-materials projects each behave differently — modeling them well requires more nuance than most generic tools provide. 07:32 – 09:09 – The Trade-Offs of Outsourcing the Forecast: When forecasting is handed off entirely, owners often lose the context behind the numbers and end the month more confused than clear. 09:09 – 12:48 – Precision vs Accuracy in a Forecast: Colin and Marcel discuss the tension between infinitely precise forecasts and forecasts that owners will actually maintain — and how to find the right level for the business. 12:48 – 14:07 – Mapping Budgets to the Accounting System: A deliberate separation between transactional accounting detail and forward-looking budget categories keeps the forecast usable without doubling the work. 14:07 – 16:54 – Cash Flow Strategy When Things Get Tight: Visibility into the next 30, 60, and 90 days lets owners distinguish a temporary blip from a structural issue — and decide what to push, chase, or restructure. 16:54 – 18:47 – Pulling Cash Forward and Deferring Expenses: A short walk-through of practical levers — invoice financing, payment timing, expense sequencing — and a pointer to a deeper episode on the topic. 18:47 – 21:10 – AI's Impact on Software and Agencies: Colin reflects on what is changing for SaaS founders and what is opening up for agencies as the cost of building software falls. 21:10 – 23:43 – Where Software Moats Hold Up in an AI World: A candid view on which products remain defensible — auditability, trust, collaboration — and which become commoditized prompts. 23:43 – 27:23 – When Conversational Interfaces Replace UIs: A near-future where owners interact with agents instead of dashboards, and the underlying systems quietly stay in sync. 27:23 – 30:43 – Sustainability and Boundaries Around AI Work: A frank conversation about the pull of constant tinkering, the risk of AI-driven bloat, and the case for considered, well-crafted decisions. 30:43 – 35:20 – Speed vs Velocity, and Closing Thoughts: When everything can be built, the discipline shifts to choosing what to build — and Colin shares where listeners can follow along with Float. Show Notes Float Website Colin Hewitt on LinkedIn The Definitive Guide to Improving Your Agency's Cash Flow with Carson Pierce – Ep.210   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Listen Now: Listen and subscribe to Morningstar's The Long View from your mobile device: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Our guest on the podcast today is William Bengen. Bill has been a prolific researcher of retirement planning matters over his career, and he pioneered the exploration of safe withdrawal rates with his groundbreaking 1994 research that gave birth to what's now called the 4% rule. His new book, A Richer Retirement: Supercharging the 4% Rule to Spend More and Enjoy More was published in August 2025. Bill is the former owner of Bengen Financial Services, an independent registered investment advisor that he launched in 1989 after his family sold the soda bottling business that he had helped manage. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in aeronautics and astronautics from MIT. Bill retired from his financial planning practice in 2013 but continues to conduct research on retirement planning and withdrawal rates. Episode Highlights Why the 4% Rule Needed a Rethink Inflation as the Biggest Retirement Risk Different Approaches to Finding Your Withdrawal Rate Factoring in Longevity, Taxes, and Legacy Managing Your Asset Allocations, and Outsourcing the Rebalancing Process The 4% Rule Is Not for Everyone More From Morningstar Bill Bengen: Revisiting Safe Withdrawal Rates How to Find Your Perfect Withdrawal Rate Strategy How Much Should You Allocate to Safer Assets? If you have a comment or a guest idea, please email us at TheLongView@Morningstar.com. Follow Christine Benz (@christine_benz) and Ben Johnson (@MstarBenJohnson) on X, and Christine Benz, Amy Arnott, and Ben Johnson on LinkedIn. Visit Morningstar.com for new research and insights from Christine, Ben, and Amy. Subscribe to Christine's weekly newsletter, Improving Your Finances. If you want more Morningstar podcasts, check out The Morning Filter and Investing Insights. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What if the biggest obstacle to a young adult's independence isn't lack of support, but too much of the wrong kind?In this episode, Lisa Marker-Robbins explores the subtle ways well-meaning parents can unintentionally undermine ownership and agency as their teens and young adults prepare for life after high school or college. She explains why certain parenting habits can leave young adults struggling to confidently make grounded decisions for themselves, while sharing practical ways families can stay involved without taking over through healthier conversations around future planning, real-world exploration, and responsibility-driven confidence building.In this episode, you'll discover:Balancing support and independence during the transition into adulthoodCommon parenting behaviors that affect confidence and decision-makingBuilding ownership and agency through guided responsibilityCreating healthier family dynamics around future planning and career directionKey Takeaways: Over-directing young adults may bring quick decisions and short-term relief, but it limits their sense of ownership, agency, and confidence, often increasing dependence on others.Stepping back too much or avoiding hard conversations also fails to build independence, since young adults still need guidance, accountability, and support; without it, they may feel lost, delayed, or resentful.Outsourcing responsibility entirely can be harmful when parents assume schools, counselors, or others will manage the process, instead of staying engaged as a source of perspective and steady support.A healthier approach balances guidance with responsibility: offering structure and expectations while allowing young adults to act, make mistakes, sit with discomfort, and gradually build the confidence to decide for themselves. “Support is not the problem. The problem is, when support replaces ownership, there should be people in the car, the right people, and when there are, your child should still be the one driving.” – Lisa Marker-RobbinsEpisode References:#226 What Your “On Track” Child Might Be Missing https://flourishcoachingco.com/226Turn confusion into career clarity—and give your teen direction and you peace of mind with Launch Career Clarity®: https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/course/Get Lisa's Free on-demand video: THE CAREER IDENTIFICATION COMPASS: How To Be Certain Your 15 To 25 Year Old is On The Right Path to Launch With Confidence–Not Confusion: flourishcoachingco.com/video  Connect with Lisa:Website: https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@flourishcoachingcoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/flourishcoachingco/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flourishcoachingco/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flourish-coaching-co

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we're talking about the lost art of the "doorbell friend" (we just learned we have these and it makes us feel like we're in a sitcom LOL). Which spirals into a whole convo about how in-person social interaction has plummeted and what can be done to bring back the 90s childhood mindset. Then we get into Memorial Day block party planning (watermelon seed spitting contest, three-legged race, & getting Kennedy Urich's boyfriend Bobby to do a concert?!), and the fact that we have OFFICIALLY broken ground on the pool (after a whole pipe-moving saga that was NOT in the budget lol). In other neighborhood news, Alex is officially starting a book club!!! We get into the best books Alex has read lately (Mean Moms, Strangers, and the book book club is starting with: Yesteryear). Plus, fan-casting the Stranger TV adaptation (Nicole Kidman + Ryan Phillippe?!). Then we get into Jessica Simpson & Nick Lachey ending up on the SAME flight to Hawaii (what are the chances?!), date night midweek vs. Saturday night (spoiler alert: Thursday wins), and the great event eating debate (should you eat before attending an event with dinner?!) Then it's Rocky's 1 month update (he's a GRAZER, his wake windows are lengthening, and Alex got cleared to work out!), and BICKER OF THE WEEK on whether you should be an out-and-backer or a looper on your neighborhood walks (Alex has her reasons!!!). Plus, TWEET OF THE WEEK on the fact that 9 out of 10 women physicians are eldest daughters (Dr. Tate?!), and TWO THINGS WE DMED EACH OTHER: that viral video of the granddaughter teaching her 102 + 89 year old grandparents how to use DoorDash (heartwarming!!!) and the guy outsourcing his night nurse to the Philippines (seems completely unnecessary??). And finally, our favorite baby products from the first month (RIP the wipe warmer for Rocky, the SNOO and Doona stay undefeated)! LOVE YOU GUYS! Timestamps:  00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:00:48 The importance of a “doorbell friend” 00:06:58 Memorial Day block party planning is officially underway 00:12:48 We've officially broken ground on the pool!!! 00:16:26 Hot water with lemon debate cont. (+ should restaurants charge for bread?!)  00:20:23 Alex is officially starting a book club  00:29:29 Jessica Simpson & Nick Lachey on the SAME flight to Hawaii?! 00:34:16 Date night: midweek vs. Saturday night? 00:36:48 Do you eat before events?!  00:41:19 Rocky's 1 month update 00:49:42 BICKER OF THE WEEK: Walks around the neighborhood: out-and-backer or looper? 00:53:40 TWEET OF THE WEEK: 9 out of 10 women physicians are eldest daughters 00:56:45 THINGS WE DMED EACHOTHER: Teaching grandparents to use DoorDash 01:06:15 THINGS WE DMED EACHOTHER: Outsourcing your night nurse to the Philippines?! 01:11:48 Our favorite baby products in the first month 01:14:02 LOVE YOU GUYS! #twoparentsandapod -------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *NOCD: If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/TWOPARENTS *Ollie: Ollie. Feed the Obsession. Go to https://www.ollie.com/twoparents and use code TWOPARENTS to get 70% off your first box! *CozyEarth: Go to https://www.cozyearth.com/TWOPARENTS for up to 20% off! *Veracity: For up to 65% off your order, head to https://www.VeracityHealth.co and use code TWOPARENTS *Bobbie: If you want to feed with confidence too, head to https://www.hibobbie.com for the formula trusted by 800,000+ parents. -------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 -------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Bennett: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman -------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ -------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode: Florida lawmakers might take more powers away from cities and towns, cut funding for a cross-state wildlife corridor, and start testing toilet water for drugs. They could give politicians more control over courses offered at public universities, let the attorney general dish out rich legal contracts with less scrutiny, and make taxpayers foot the bill for Ron DeSantis' security even after he leaves office. And they may keep squeezing public employee unions, outsource more of the state's prison system, and further expand the Florida Lottery. A look at some of the many projects and issues in play as Florida lawmakers meet in a special session to finalize a new state budget.Show notesStories discussed in today's show: Welcome to Florida, Episode 305: ‘Welcome to Florida' x ‘Seeking Rents'The budget shenanigans beginBudget update: Lawmakers may cut funding for the Florida Wildlife Corridor to pay for a small park in the PanhandleAmid a growing national witch hunt for abortion medication, Florida may fund testing for ‘contaminants' in toilet waterQuestions or comments? Send ‘em to Garcia.JasonR@gmail.comListen to the show: Apple | SpotifyWatch the show: YouTube Get full access to Seeking Rents at jasongarcia.substack.com/subscribe

In Episode #91, Ross is joined by Drew Brucker, AI pioneer and marketing leader. Drew Brucker is an expert in building AI-driven visual and written identities, helping brands turn AI into a true brand asset that amplifies distinctiveness instead of erasing it. With a background in SaaS marketing and a focus on custom “ghost systems,” he helps companies move from manual execution to strategic curation without losing their creative edge. Ross and Drew discuss why most brands sound the same when using AI, how to avoid the generic trap, and the importance of front-loading deep context to build systems that protect and amplify what makes your brand unique. Find show notes and episode highlights at [https://nwrk.co/_] To listen to previous episodes go to https://nwrk.co/omq.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with your friends.

Rick McDonough of Typestries (Long Beach Island, NJ) joins Bryant and Michael for a long-overdue conversation about three decades in the sign business. Rick walks through the unlikely path from a lifeguarding magazine to a college dorm sign shop, the wholesale boom that nearly broke him, and the EFI walk-out moment that made him scrap the contract and rebuild the company around work he actually wanted to do. They get into why AI has Rick more energized than he's been in years, from the food truck cop who designed his entire wrap in ChatGPT, to the Claude-built inventory system that finally solved his missing-bin problem, to the $15K monument signs AI is now pre-selling before the client walks in the door. Plus: why "no ugly signs" is a business strategy, why presentation quality wins bids even when your design is worse, and the workforce cliff that should terrify every shop owner.In this episode:Rick's accidental path into signs (lifeguarding magazine, yearbook, first sandblasted wood sign)The "sald" menu disaster and why proofing is sacredStarting up in 1996 next to a cocaine distribution ringThree decades of equipment chases: Gerber Edge, the In CAD conversion fiasco, Gandy Innovations going bust overnightWalking out on a million-dollar EFI contract when he saw Four Over's order on the floorWhy he intentionally scaled the business down to four peopleThe wholesale vs. retail trap and how to outsource the right wayBurnout, almost selling, and the headmaster who talked him out of itThe food truck cop who changed Rick's mind on AIAI slop vs. good promptingUsing AI to pre-sell $15K signs before the client walks inWhen AI becomes a problem: the 5-vehicle wrap committeeWhat AI can't do: shop drawings, codes, wind load, soil conditionsThe lawn care guy to $3,500 truck wrap pipelineBuilding a Claude-powered inventory system for the shopWhy presentation wins bids (even when the design is worse)"No ugly signs" and why the industry shoots itself in the footSpeaking the language of 20-something entrepreneurs when you're 52Why your sign shop website matters more than everThe coming workforce cliff and the overseas outsourcing questionRick's pitch for getting young people into the tradeChapters:01:30 Introducing Rick and a 20-year Facebook friendship03:30 From lifeguarding magazine to first sandblasted wood sign07:00 The "sald" disaster and the gospel of proofing10:30 Starting up next to a cocaine distribution ring12:00 Gerber Edge, NYC film & TV, and the start of wholesale14:30 In CAD conversions and Gandy Innovations going bust overnight17:00 Walking out on the EFI contract19:00 Right-sizing on purpose: today's four-person shop22:00 Outsourcing the right way and the referral economy27:30 Wholesale burnout and missing the local work30:30 Almost selling: the headmaster who talked him out of it33:00 Making the work fun again36:00 The food truck cop and Rick's AI conversion moment42:00 AI slop vs. good prompting44:00 How AI is pre-selling $15K signs47:00 When AI becomes a problem: the 5-vehicle wrap committee51:00 What AI can't do: shop drawings, codes, wind load58:00 The lawn care guy to $3,500 wrap pipeline1:06:00 Claude-built inventory and shop operations1:11:00 Why presentation wins bids1:18:00 "No ugly signs" and the industry's self-inflicted wounds1:21:00 Using AI to connect with younger entrepreneurs1:25:00 Why your website matters more than ever1:33:00 The coming workforce cliff1:39:00 China factories and overseas outsourcing1:43:00 Rick's pitch for getting young people into signsResources & links:Typestries: https://typestries.comSign A Day (Rick's photo blog): https://signaday.comGCI Digital (TJ's wholesale shop): https://gcidigital.comShopVox: https://shopvox.comFireSprint: https://firesprint.comSigns 365: https://signs365.comChatGPT: https://chatgpt.comClaude: https://claude.ai

Tony Eash runs Triple E Farms in West Virginia with his brother Phil - a raw dairy and pasture-raised operation built from bare land, rooted in regenerative principles and faith in community.Farmer Stories pulls the best conversations from The Regenaissance archive - real voices from American farmers on the systems, economics, and communities shaping food and land in the US.Timestamps:0:00 — Why farmers not making money is everyone's problem1:00 — What on-farm milk testing actually costs2:00 — Building a farm from scratch while working full-time5:00 — Quitting time: 10:30pm. Wake up: 3:30am6:30 — Why they walked away from pigs and chickens8:00 — How the Amish moving in changed everythingConnect with Triple EWebsiteInstagramWatch full episodeFollow the tour on YouTube

Your AI tool outperforms 97% of people. Alice knows that — and she's running every decision through the model. Here's why that's exactly backwards, and what the 3% do instead.

Why do so many people seek answers, validation, and emotional safety outside of themselves? In this episode, Paula explores the growing problem of “emotional outsourcing” — the unconscious habit of relying on other people, social media, astrology, labels, or constant advice to determine how we feel and what we should do. She breaks down why self-trust has become so rare, how external validation weakens our relationship with ourselves, and the difference between using tools for awareness versus becoming dependent on them. This episode is a powerful conversation about emotional intelligence, self-leadership, intuition, and learning to trust your own inner wisdom again. 

What if the most important skill for building AI products has nothing to do with evals, technical background, or knowing how to write a prompt? What if it is the ability to design systems that can handle what you never planned for?In this episode of Supra Insider, Marc Baselga and Ben Erez sit down with Apurva Garware, who has built and scaled products across Amazon, Microsoft, and Upwork, to make the case that systems thinking is the defining skill of the next era of product management. Apurva explains why non-determinism forces PMs to stop thinking in features and start designing the guardrails, agent contracts, and escalation points that govern how a system behaves at runtime, when no one is watching. They explore a three-phase framework for governing AI systems across design, deployment, and production; heuristics for deciding what to hand to agents versus escalate to humans; and a sharp insight about the two products every AI-native company is actually building: the customer-facing product, and the internal operational system that drives margin and velocity. Marc and Ben also share their own experience calibrating an agentic workflow at Supra, grounding the conversation in practice.If you are a PM trying to find your footing in the AI era without a deeply technical background, a founder wrestling with when to reach for AI versus simpler deterministic automation, or a product leader who wants to build more discipline into how your team ships AI products, this episode is for you.All episodes of the podcast are also available on Spotify, Apple and YouTube.New to the pod? Subscribe below to get the next episode in your inbox

In this episode of More Than Graphics, Danielle Meadows-Stinnett sits down with special guests from the Kentucky Creatives Collective—Kristen (a content creator and mom of two) and "Big Mama Red" (an entertainer, promoter, and mom of an adult child with disabilities).Together, they dismantle the myth of the "solo quest" in motherhood and business. From the "Nap Time Blueprint" (designing an 8-hour output in a 4-hour window) to the "Friction" of time management, this raw and honest roundtable explores how the constraints of motherhood actually lead to superior business architecture. Whether you're a "Mom-preneur" or simply a creative juggling the grit and grind, this episode offers a virtual safe space to level up, talk truth, and find your guild.Tribe, what's one "shaky process" in your business that you're currently upgrading from "survival build" to "high-level efficiency"? Let us know in the comments below![00:18] Introduction: Welcome to Season 8! Meet the "tribe" and the "retro pixel sorceress" herself, Danielle.[00:50] The "Guild" Concept: Why motherhood isn't a solo quest and how it acts as your business's architecture.[02:54] The Nap Time Blueprint: Kristen and Danielle discuss the 4-hour work window. How does "mom time" force a more superior, strategic design for your business?[05:41] Crisis Management: Managing domestic chaos (toddler meltdowns) vs. professional chaos (tech glitches). Why "mom grit" makes you more level-headed in a business crisis.[09:18] The Multi-Player Strategy: Why the solo quest fails. The importance of the "village" and how the Kentucky Creatives Collective fills the structural gaps for busy moms.[11:34] Legacy Specs vs. Quarterly Wins: Building with the next generation in mind. Kristen talks about modeling integrity and hard work for her kids.[15:35] "Sip or Skip" / Hot or Not Segment[20:20] The Perfect Aesthetic Grid: Why raw, unpolished "trench footage" of real life often performs better than a 3-hour polished reel.[22:25] Outsourcing the Domestic Load: Is hiring help a "must"? A candid look at knowing when you're in a season to delegate.[25:21] Conclusion: A parting gift—Danielle shares a Wonder Woman quote and a final reminder: "You are more than your output."FOLLOW KRISTEN:instagram.com/kristen.ruhl FOLLOW BBMR:instagram.com/bodaciousbigmamaredFOLLOW MTG:⁠⁠mtgthepodcast.com⁠⁠facebook.com/mtgthepodcasttwitter.com/mtgthepodcast1instagram.com/mtgthepodcast⁠CO-HOSTS IG: ⁠⁠@octanedesigns⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠@bougienursebabe⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠@getsillycreative⁠

In this episode, Melanie Phillips talks about Why Someone Else’s Strategy May Be Blocking Your Abundance. Melanie Phillips is a multi-best-selling author, spiritual empowerment and business mentor, Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist, energy healer, yoga teacher trainer, and facilitator with over 26 years in the healing and transformation space. From contemporary dancer to yogi living in an Indian ashram, Ayurvedic practitioner to rock climber, entrepreneur, and spiritual guide, Melanie has devoted her life to reinvention, resilience, and soul-led living. Through her own powerful initiations, including the loss of her partner to suicide, a decade-long autoimmune illness, and a gruelling divorce, she discovered that true freedom comes from trusting the soul, reclaiming your power, and refusing to settle for a life that feels uninspired. Today, Melanie mentors powerhouse spiritual entrepreneurs, coaches, healers, and leaders to dissolve the identity patterns that keep them hiding, overgiving, undercharging, and second-guessing themselves, so they can create more abundance, visibility, impact, and unapologetic self-expression–so they can create their own heaven on earth. For More Information ★ To learn more about Melanie Phillips check out her website: https://themelaniephillips.com★ If you enjoyed the show, please leave us a five star iTunes review. Visit Spiritual Rockstar Podcast at https://yoursacredpurpose.com/ for more information!★ I encourage you to join our Rock Your Sacred Purpose Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/246228169428755★ Do you want to Meditate and Make Money? Grab your Free meditation today: YourSacredPurpose.com Show Notes ★ 3:48 – If we simply look to somebody else and somebody else’s strategy it will not provide us the success, inner fulfillment, or that sense of ‘what is correct for us’.★ 10:42 – By the time I finished that program I thought ‘Everybody in the world needs this! Everyone needs to understand their unique nature and constitution.’★ 20:36 – If we’re in separation, if we’re in fear, if we’re in doubt our healing is not effective.★ 25:10 – It is essential, I’d say it is a requirement for us healers to do the inner work around money.★ 31:26 – The universe doesn’t care if you think you are a good person, it is going to match your identity and the frequency you carry.★ 37:08 – If we are constantly externally resourcing ourself because it is easier than connecting to our own inner knowing, it is very difficult to make that transformation.★ 41:54 – Whenever we’re comparing, or complaining, or judging another that is an invitation to look inside ourself.★ 51:56 – FREE GIFT – Take advantage of Melanie’s energetic recalibration to open your channels + dissolve scarcity at the root here: https://melanie-phillips.mykajabi.com/free-offer-abundance-activation★ 59:14 – The best spiritual journey we’ll ever be on is the journey of entrepreneurship.★ 1:06:41 – Do you want to Meditate and Make Money? Grab your Free meditation today: https://www.YourSacredPurpose.com★ 1:07:48 – Just listen to your heart. Listen to the Show The post 518: Melanie Phillips – Stop Outsourcing Your Success: Why Someone Else’s Strategy May Be Blocking Your Abundance appeared first on Your Sacred Purpose.

Step into a fiery, embodied, and deeply human conversation with Danielle Gertner, speaker, MC, and embodiment-based leadership coach, on this episode of Intimate Conversations: Dark Night to Divine Light. Known for her raw truth, infectious presence, and unapologetic devotion to ownering one's sh*t, Danielle helps high-performing leaders stop outsourcing their power and start leading their lives from the body, not just the mind. Danielle shares her journey of stepping off the "conveyor belt" of doing what was expected, blowing up a life that looked good on paper, and choosing radical self-responsibility instead of blame. What began as fitness coaching evolved into deep self-mastery work when she realized that confidence built on appearance alone never touches the soul. We explore how true embodiment became the foundation of her leadership, relationships, and work. Danielle speaks vulnerably about anger, shame, inherited family patterns, and learning to trust her body's signals, especially in love. She shares how listening to a felt pull or push, even when logic disagreed, taught her a new level of self-trust and integrity. The conversation moves into love, boundaries, and conscious uncoupling. Danielle reflects on ending a long-term partnership with honesty and reverence, allowing love to evolve rather than die, and redefining boundaries as the distance where she can love herself and another unconditionally. Her devotion to truth over performance is palpable. We also talk about: -Radical self-ownership as the gateway to freedom -Embodiment as the root of real confidence -Listening to the body over logic or conditioning -Mirror work, self-forgiveness, and self-trust rituals -Grief, loss, and allowing joy to coexist with pain -Outrageous joy and rapturous glory as lived practices -Leading crowds through presence rather than hype -Feminine leadership, slowing down, and letting yourself be supported The episode comes full circle weaving in the painful yet beautiful lessons of losing her brother. Danielle gifts us with a powerful conversation and reminder that confidence is not something you perform. It is something you inhabit. Danielle's story invites us to slow down, feel what is alive, trust the body's wisdom, and choose a life led from truth, courage, and devotion to self. You can connect with Danielle, explore her work, and find Warrior Women ATX at daniellegertner.com, or follow her on Instagram for movement, embodiment, and truth-telling in real time.   Go deeper with me inside The Intimate World. patreon.com/AllanaPratt #TheIntimateWorld About Danielle:   Danielle Gertner is a speaker, emcee, and embodiment-based leadership coach known for delivering raw truth that moves people from motivation into embodied confidence and real-world ownership. She helps high-performing leaders stop outsourcing their power and start leading their lives, businesses, and communities with self-trust, clarity, and emotional resilience. Danielle's core philosophy is simple and uncompromising: Ownership is the new leadership, and your life was not meant to be rented, it was meant to be owned. Her work lives at the intersection of mindset, embodiment, and leadership, blending tools from NLP, somatic practices, habit transformation, and nervous system regulation to create transformation that lasts beyond inspiration. Danielle doesn't teach people how to perform confidence, she teaches them how to build it from the inside out. Danielle is the founder of Warrior Women ATX, Austin's most empowering community for women, and the creator of multiple transformational programs including the Own Your Shit Self Mastery Program and the Radical Confidence Blueprint. She is also THE Queen of Hype and emcee for HYROX North America, where she has energized and inspired hundreds of thousands of athletes across the country. Whether she's on stage, behind a mic, or leading a room through movement and conversation, Danielle creates spaces where people feel safe to tell the truth, brave enough to choose themselves, and supported enough to take radical responsibility for the lives they are building.   Website: https://daniellegertner.com Instagram URL https://www.instagram.com/daniellegertner/ Book Your Intimacy Breakthrough Experience with Allana https://allanapratt.com/connect Scholarship Code: READYNOW Finding the One is Bullsh*t. Becoming the One is brilliant and beautiful, and ironically the key to attracting your ideal partner. Move beyond the fear of getting hurt again. Register for Become the One Introductory Program. http://allanapratt.com/becomeintro Use Code: BTO22 to get over 40% off. Let's stay connected: Exclusive Video Newsletter: http://allanapratt.com/newsletter Instagram - @allanapratt [ / allanapratt ] Facebook - @coachallanapratt [ / coachallanapratt ]

We're recording live from Hybrid in Charleston, and this conversation turned into a real, honest look at what it actually takes to grow in today's wedding industry. From the power of getting in the room and building real relationships, to the behind-the-scenes decisions we're making as we head into the 2026 season, this one is packed with perspective shifts that can change the trajectory of your business.We talk about pricing in a way that most people avoid. When it makes sense to hold the line and when it actually benefits you to be flexible. How one referral can turn into tens of thousands of dollars in bookings. And why your relationships with planners and photographers matter more than any marketing strategy.We also get into branding and what clients are really looking for right now. The shift we're seeing with the next generation of couples, how to stay true to your style while still evolving, and why being clear in your positioning will always win over trying to be everything to everyone.And then we go deeper into what it looks like to scale. Letting go of control. Building a team. Outsourcing in a way that elevates your brand instead of diluting it. Because at a certain point, growth isn't about doing more. It's about doing the right things, with the right people.This episode is a reminder that you don't have to stay stuck where you are. You are capable of more. Your business can look different. But only if you're willing to move, adapt, and go for it.If you're ready to step into a higher level of business, start thinking bigger, and build something that actually supports your life, you're in the right place.Let's get into it.This episode was sponsored by VidFlow. Level up your delivery experience at https://vidflow.co/thelevelupcoTimestamps:00:00 - 01:30 | Elevating Client Experience & Delivery Systems01:31 - 03:30 | Hybrid Conference & The Power of In-Person Networking03:31 - 06:30 | Pricing Flexibility & Strategic Booking Decisions06:31 - 10:00 | Leveraging Relationships & Referral-Based Growth10:01 - 14:30 | Branding Clarity & Evolving Client Preferences14:31 - 18:30 | Navigating Client Dynamics & Planner Relationships18:31 - 22:39 | Preparing for 2026: Scaling Through Team & OutsourcingThe next round of The Luxury Mastermind will start in Spring 2026! We are thrilled to welcome you inside our signature 8 week program. Learn more + save your seat here >> https://thelevelupco.com/mastermind

Decision fatigue isn't just a mindset issue—it's a business problem.In this episode, Jimmy, Tony, and Dave break down how hesitation around hiring, outsourcing, and systems decisions slows clinic growth. From front desk staffing to outsourcing intake, they show how trying to make the “perfect” decision often leads to doing nothing—and that's where clinics lose momentum.One of the biggest insights: the right person in the right role matters more than the job title. A clinically minded operator at the front desk can outperform cheaper outsourced solutions because they think, solve problems, and prevent issues before they happen.Key Takeaways:• Decision fatigue delays growth in PT clinics• Making a “wrong” decision is often better than no decision• Front desk roles can drive revenue when staffed strategically• Outsourcing fails when expectations and execution don't match• Clinic owners must prioritize speed and adaptabilitySponsors:SaRA Health — helping clinics increase revenue between visitsEMPOWER EMR — faster, cleaner documentation workflowsU.S. Physical Therapy — career growth and clinic partnershipsSubscribe & Follow:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pt-pintcast-physical-therapy/id1000443325Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LmMUT64yrUc2iGo9EmafcYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PTPintcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-mckay-pt-dpt-a4207659/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ptpintcastTwitter/X: https://x.com/PTPintcastWebsite: https://www.ptpintcast.com/

On today's Legally Speaking Podcast, I'm delighted to be joined by Imani Maatuka. Imani is a Managing Partnerof the Dallas Office at Maatuka Al-Heeti Emkes LLC.She is also the Co-Founder of the Bridging the Gap Scholarship, supporting minority students pursuing a career in corporate law. Recognised among Top 40 Under 40 attorneys, Imani has built a demanding legal career while leading purpose-driven initiatives.So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Imani discussing:- Outsourcing as A Strategic Advantage, Not a Shortcut- Preparation Building Credibility and Confidence- Early Ownership Accelerating Career Growth- How to Advance with the Most Meaningful Experiences- Leadership Meaning Something Bigger Than YourselfConnect with Imani Maatuka here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/imanimaatuka

CNTE anuncia movilizaciones en varias estados  Destacan fin del outsourcing y mejoras en pensiones: CTM  Vesak conmemora el nacimiento de Buda hace más de 2,500 años  Más información en nuestro podcast#grc

Have we biohacked our way to loneliness? We've over-optimized every aspect of our lives—Oura rings, trackers, endless connections on social media. We're fitter, more quantified, more tracked than ever. Yet we're the loneliest society that has ever existed. Suicide rates have never been higher. Somewhere along the way, we lost touch with each other and maybe even ourselves. Chris Schembra makes the case that true fulfillment doesn't lie in adding more optimization. It lies in adding friction back. In this conversation, we break down why convenience is the enemy of connection, what earned intimacy actually requires, and how the serenity prayer—tattooed on Chris's arm from early sobriety—reveals the wisdom we're desperately seeking. What You'll Learn: Why "biohacking" and optimization have backfired on human connection The difference between weak ties (what social platforms designed for) and deep relationships (what we actually need) What "earned intimacy" means and why it requires inconvenience and repeatability The League of Gentlemen: how a village of 100 friends grew from three people having breakfast together Why we're outsourcing our emotions to chatbots instead of sitting in our own thoughts The serenity prayer as a practical life design tool—not spiritual advice The discernment crisis: why judgment and taste are the most valuable skills of tomorrow How to reclaim your life from algorithms and convenience Rather watch on YouTube? https://youtu.be/8xxiRxRR24E Resources & Links: Chris Schembra on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/chrisschembra Reach out: chris@chrisschembra.com 7:47 Gratitude Experience: https://747club.org EP79of CC: A new twist on gratitude: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0V49SVlsXGMmcH8Af2aGnO?si=3f708350572a4b01 EP101: BDSM and the Boardroom: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4cBTAzKRV27qa3wSOwpsQV?si=be9222f7e2104674 EP157: Ketamine psychedelic therapy: Chris Schembra's story: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0V49SVlsXGMmcH8Af2aGnO?si=3f708350572a4b01 Key Timestamps: 00:00 — Intro: Have we biohacked our way to loneliness? 00:41 — Mother Teresa on the poverty of the soul 02:23 — Allison pushes back on the framing 03:40 — The distinction between "too easy" and "too optimized" 04:09 — Why tech companies call us "users" 05:56 — The convenience trap: clicking vs. calling 06:51 — Outsourcing emotions to chatbots and streaming services 54:26 — Building true intimacy vs. collecting weak ties 55:27 — The Strength of Weak Ties study and social media's backfire 56:25 — The breakfast story: how a village of 100 friends was born 58:26 — Walking through seasons of life together 59:13 — The League of Gentlemen and being held when you show up messy 01:01:14 — The serenity prayer tattoo and the three pillars 01:03:40 — Wisdom to know the difference: the discernment crisis 01:04:40 — The beauty of inconvenient choices and earned connection Be sure to rate, review, and follow this podcast on your player and also, connect with me IRL for more goodness and life-changing stuff.Schedule a FREE podcast clarity call with me - Your future audience is out there. Talk to them!Sign up for the free weekly emailAllisonHare.comFollow me on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube.DOWNLOAD the free podcast equipment guide- No guesswork, no google rabbit holes, start recording todayReb3l Dance Fitness - Try it at home! Free month with this link.Feedback and Contact:: allison@allisonhare.com

In a world where lawyers are drowning in billable hours and generic marketing, this episode breaks down how to build an authentic brand, escape time traps through delegation, and use content strategically instead of reactively. Discover how small shifts in mindset and marketing execution can unlock both growth and a better life outside the office.   In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Nick Augustine discuss: The Ferris Bueller mindset and lawyer work-life balance Authentic branding vs. “monkey see, monkey do” legal marketing Choosing the right content format based on personality and strengths Consistency, LinkedIn, and the rise (and risk) of AI-generated content Outsourcing, ego, and overcoming limiting niches in law firm growth   Key Takeaways: Many lawyers run so fast on the billable-hour treadmill that they never stop to question whether their practice is actually supporting the life they want, rather than consuming it. Copying what “successful” peers appear to be doing is a trap; real differentiation comes from leaning into what genuinely makes you unique instead of being a polished imitator. The most effective marketing channel is the one you'll willingly stick with—whether that's writing, podcasting, answering Q&A, or being the “behind-the-curtain” expert with a bit of mystique. Consistent, thoughtful content can cut through the noise on platforms like LinkedIn, especially when it's clearly human and not just generic AI output churned out to check a box. Over-niching and letting ego dictate who you serve and how can cap your growth; expanding your perspective beyond one industry, geography, or format can unlock far more opportunity.   "Outsourcing... it helps people begin to understand that they have put themselves in a limiting box where they're limited financially by time versus dollars with hourly billers." —  Nick Augustine   Check out my new show, Be That Lawyer Coaches Corner, and get the strategies I use with my clients to win more business and love your career again.   Ready to go from good to GOAT in your legal marketing game? Don't miss PIMCON—where the brightest minds in professional services gather to share what really works. Lock in your spot now: https://www.pimcon.org/   Thank you to our Sponsor! Rankings.io: https://rankings.io/ Lawyer.com: https://www.lawyer.com/   Ready to grow your law practice without selling or chasing? Book your free 30-minute strategy session now—let's make this your breakout year: https://fretzin.com/   About Nick Augustine: Nick Augustine is the founder of Lone Star Content Marketing, where he helps law firms grow through strategic, story-driven content that attracts and converts the right clients. With a background in journalism and digital marketing, he brings a clear, conversational style to complex legal topics—making them accessible without losing their depth or authority. Nick has worked with attorneys across the U.S. to build content systems that generate consistent leads, strengthen brand positioning, and support long-term growth. He is also a frequent podcast guest and educator, sharing practical insights on content strategy, SEO, and ethical marketing for legal professionals.   Connect with Nick Augustine:   Website: https://lonestarcontentmarketing.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickaugustinetx/   Connect with Steve Fretzin: LinkedIn: Steve Fretzin Twitter: @stevefretzin Instagram: @fretzinsteve Facebook: Fretzin, Inc. Website: Fretzin.com Email: Steve@Fretzin.com Book: Legal Business Development Isn't Rocket Science and more! YouTube: Steve Fretzin Call Steve directly at 847-602-6911   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

In episode 570 of 'Coffee with Butterscotch,' the brothers get into the messy final stretch of shipping How Many Dudes, where winding down development and winding up publishing have to happen at the same time. They break down why localization turns a simple task like screenshots into a sprawling multi-platform nightmare, and what it actually takes to coordinate QA, store pages, and platform partners when the clock is ticking. It's a look at why the last 97 days before launch can feel just as chaotic as the first.Support How Many Dudes!Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/how-many-dudesTrailer Teaser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgQM1SceEpISteam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3934270/How_Many_Dudes00:00 Cold Open00:16 Introduction and Welcome01:50 Navigating Game Development and Marketing04:38 The Final Push to Launch07:57 Balancing Development and Publishing10:47 The Complexities of Localization and Platform Integration16:41 The Complexity of Screenshot Requirements19:21 Parallel Development Challenges22:29 Automating Screenshot Processes26:34 The Role of Publishers in Development30:26 Navigating Platform-Specific Requirements36:55 The Challenges of Marketing and Publishing42:54 Lessons from Larger Organizations46:40 The Risks of Outsourcing and Finding the Right Partners53:58 Balancing Internal and External Resources59:51 Looking Ahead to Launch and Final PreparationsOther things mentioned:Sam giving a talk in Chris Zukowski's “How to Market a Game” conference on Thursday, April 30th, at 10am EST:https://howtomarketagame.com/inside/To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. We also built Ludokit, a tool for managing store pages, promo art, localization, achievements, credits, fonts, change logs, and more. Check it out at https://ludokit.com!Finally, if you'd like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

Have you ever stopped to consider whether the way you're living is truly aligned with how God designed you to live? In this episode, we explore why so many Christian women feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or off, even when they are trying to do the right things. This conversation is for the woman who loves God but feels depleted, unclear, or unsure what her next step should be in her health journey. As a Christian holistic health coach, my goal is to help you see that your health is shaped by more than just food or supplements. Your rhythms, relationships, thoughts, and time with God all matter. In this episode, we return to a simple truth. God has already given us principles for how to live, and those principles lead to peace, clarity, and restoration when we follow them. Have We Drifted from God's Design for How We Live? Most of us do not intentionally walk away from God's ways. Instead, we slowly drift. We adopt the pace of the world. We take on its priorities. We begin to normalize exhaustion, striving, and disconnection. From the beginning, God designed us for relationship, rhythm, and trust in Him. When we move outside of that design, it often shows up as: Chronic fatigue or low energy Feeling overwhelmed or mentally scattered A lack of peace or direction This is not about guilt. It is about awareness and invitation. The Bible Gives Principles, Not Protocols Scripture does not give step-by-step instructions for every health decision. It does not tell us: Exactly what to eat What tests to run Or which treatments to choose What it does give us are principles for how to live. These include: Rest and Sabbath Stewardship of the body Forgiveness and healthy relationships Trusting God rather than relying only on human systems When these are overlooked, it is easy to look for complex solutions to what may be a simple misalignment. How Culture Shapes Our View of Health and Womanhood Many of us have absorbed beliefs that do not fully align with truth. For example: Believing productivity defines our worth Feeling pressure to constantly achieve or do more Devaluing rest, home life, or time with family In the area of health, we may also: Rely heavily on experts without seeking God first Chase the next solution, supplement, or trend Look for quick fixes instead of building healthy habits This does not mean modern tools or natural remedies are wrong. It simply means they were never meant to replace wisdom, discernment, and a lifestyle rooted in God's design. Why More Solutions Are Not Always the Answer In both conventional and alternative health spaces, it is easy to believe that the answer is one more thing. Another supplement. Another protocol. Another expert opinion. But if we are not paying attention to: How we spend our time The quality of our relationships Our sleep and rest Our connection with God Then we may continue to feel stuck. Healing is not just about what you take. It is also about how you live. Simple, Foundational Gifts God Has Already Given God has already given us powerful foundations for health. These include: An immune system designed to protect and restore Whole, nourishing foods Rhythms of rest and restoration His Word, which brings truth and life Scripture reminds us that we are not sustained by physical things alone, but by every word that comes from God. When we return to these foundations, we often begin to experience more clarity and peace. Listening to God's Nudge in Your Health Journey If you have been on a health journey for a while, there may already be something you feel prompted to change. It might be: Getting more rest Letting go of something that is not serving you Addressing a relationship or choosing forgiveness Simplifying your approach instead of adding more Instead of searching for the next solution, it may be time to respond to what God has already placed on your heart. Time-Stamped Highlights 00:00 – A question to consider: Is your exhaustion a sign of misalignment? 00:29 – The Bible offers principles for living, not detailed health protocols 00:59 – God's design from the beginning: relationship and connection 02:22 – Cultural messages about womanhood and how they shape our lives 03:15 – Relationships, forgiveness, and returning to biblical truth 03:42 – Outsourcing health decisions versus seeking God first 04:39 – Every part of your life shapes your health 05:37 – The rise of supplements and quick solutions 06:33 – Why solutions alone do not address the root issue 07:02 – The importance of rest, sleep, and daily rhythms 08:00 – God's provision through natural and spiritual foundations 08:30 – Responding to what God is prompting you to do 09:29 – Jesus as healer and source of wisdom 09:58 – When you feel stuck and need support Key Takeaways Your health is shaped by your full lifestyle, not just one decision The Bible provides principles that guide wise, faith-centered health choices Feeling overwhelmed or fatigued may be a signal to pause and realign Natural remedies and modern tools can support you, but they are not the foundation God often leads through simple, consistent healthy habits Paying attention to His guidance can help you take your next step with confidence Call to Action If you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure what is actually helping your health, you are not alone. A one-on-one More Energy and Peace session is a space to slow down, look at your situation with fresh perspective, and identify wise, faith-aligned next steps. If you would like that kind of support, you can learn more and book here: https://herholistichealing.com/peace   This content is for informational purposes only and is not meant to be medical advice.

Are you using spiritual tools to seek clarity and direction or are you unknowingly outsourcing your own intuition, instinct, and inner knowing to a system that keeps you stuck in your head? What if the very tools meant to liberate you are actually feeding your need for certainty and control?In this episode, Kathryn unpacks the uncomfortable truth about over-reliance on astrology, human design, gene keys, personal development, and AI not because these tools are inherently harmful, but because of how we as humans tend to grip them. The real tension isn't in the tools themselves; it's in what we're trying to avoid by rigidly following their rules.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL DISCOVER:● Why rigidly following astrology transits, human design rules, or AI-generated strategies can strip you of your own creative instinct, leaving you more dependent on external systems than ever before, even when those systems are dressed up in spiritual language.● How Kathryn tested posting content instinctually versus timing it according to astrological transits and discovered that following her own inner knowing consistently outperformed the carefully timed posts every single time, without exception.● The subtle but critical difference between using tools like astrology, gene keys, and human design to gain self-awareness and insight versus relying on them to dictate your every move, your launch timing, your content calendar, and even whether you sign a contract or go to dinner with friends.● What the real root of over-reliance on any external system whether it's astrology, a guru's tactics, or AI actually is, and the one question Kathryn leaves you with that cuts straight to the fear driving all of that grasping for certainty.And while you're here, follow us on Instagram @creativelyowned for more daily inspiration on effortlessly attracting the most aligned clients without spending hours marketing your business or chasing clients. Also, make sure to tag me in your stories @creativelyowned.https://www.instagram.com/creativelyowned/Start using Wispr Flow, the crazy handy voice-to-text AI that turns speech into clear, polished writing in every app. Click here.Get n8n, a workflow automation platform that uniquely combines AI capabilities with business process automation. https://n8n.partnerlinks.io/tr7p211m2a20Get Blotato, the content engine I use that combines 8-apps-in-1 to streamline content creation across multiple platforms. Click here.Find out how to own your unique edge, amplify who you truly are and get paid for it, take your business to cosmic proportions, and have fun doing it, grab it here!!https://www.creativelyowned.com/quizBuild your own quiz using Interact Quizzes. Click hereJoin The Selling the Invisible AI Lab, a curated membership for founders who want to discover how to use AI in their business.https://creativelyowned.com/ai-lab

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Rumman Chowdhury wants to remind you that “AI isn't doing anything.” We do things. AI is not to blame for layoffs or if you're denied medical coverage. People are. Eight years ago, Rumman coined the term “moral outsourcing” to describe this excuse where we blame tech for decisions that people make. Why do the semantics matter? Because, Rumman says:In world one where, “AI did X,” it's very scary. It's like, “oh my gosh, this thing that is bigger and smarter than me has come and descended and now it's gonna wipe out every job. “ [But if we center on people, then we have agency and accountability and we can say] “no, you built a thing that was broken and flawed.” Rumman is the founder and CEO of Human Intelligence PBC, which is building evaluation infrastructure to make Gen AI systems safe, trustworthy, and compliant. She also served as the U.S. Science Envoy for Artificial Intelligence under the Biden administration, led AI ethics teams at Twitter and Accenture, and is a Responsible AI Fellow at Harvard.In this conversation:Why "moral outsourcing" is the sneakiest trick in tech — and how execs use AI as a shield for decisions humans madeHow to avoid — or at least how to mitigate — creating AI that's biasedRed teaming AI and creating bias bountiesThe "grandma hack" and other ways regular people accidentally jailbreak AI modelsHow AI companies are quietly rewriting their terms of service to dodge liability when things go wrongWhy the benchmarks you see when a new model drops are "basically spelling tests"AI psychosis, parasocial chatbots, and the cold emails Rumman gets once a month from people who think AI is aliveWhat builders can do right now to take back agency — and why Rumman is more excited about agentic AI than anything that came beforeChapters:(00:00) - "The thing I believe in the most is human agency" (02:14) - Why builders have more agency than they realize (04:00) - What is a bias bounty? (06:41) - What 2,000 hackers at DEF CON found (09:40) - The grandma hack (11:30) - Why guardrails fall apart (14:54) - Anthropic's new bug-finding model and the cat-and-mouse game (19:10) - Why most evals are "basically spelling tests" (21:30) - How to actually evaluate an AI agent (27:16) - "Moral outsourcing" and the AI layoff lie (29:41) - Inside Rumman's tenure as U.S. AI Science Envoy (33:06) - The legal loophole AI companies use to dodge liability (36:31) - AI psychosis and the cold emails Rumman gets (39:36) - Why Google's AI overview is quietly dangerous (45:31) - The problem with "AI literacy" (49:01) - Can we trust anything we see anymore? (51:11) - What builders can do right now to take back agency Support Future Around & Find OutFollow Dan on LinkedInGet the free newsletterBecome a paid subscriber and help future proof FAFO!

Join Alex at the Live Scaling Workshop in Las Vegas: ⁠https://www.acquisition.com/o-vegas⁠ Many entrepreneurs think their market is too small, their customers are too broke, and their next best move is going national. They're probably wrong on all three. In this episode, Alex engages four educational business owners struggling to scale. The diagnosis and fix are the same across the industries. Fix internal issues and dominate the local market first before going countrywide.In this episode00:00 A house flipper going national too fast06:53 Motocross operator facing copycats and pricing wars12:28 A real estate agent coach seeking to double revenue 15:48 Outsourcing vs hiring an in-house brand manager17:51 Online coaching business dealing with a high churn rateMore Value:Join The Live Scaling Workshop In Las Vegas: ⁠https://www.acquisition.com/o-vegas⁠ Download your free personalized $100M scaling roadmap in under 30 seconds: ⁠https://www.acquisition.com/roadmap?el=yt-alex-486r&htrafficsource=youtube⁠ Discover The Easiest Business I Can Help You Start (Free Trial): ⁠https://www.skool.com/hormozi⁠ Free Books and Video Courses: ⁠https://www.acquisition.com/training⁠ Get the $100M Book Bundle: ⁠https://shop.acquisition.com/pages/100m-book-bundle⁠ Follow Alex Hormozi's Socials:⁠⁠LinkedIn ⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Acquisition ⁠DISCLOSURE Information shared here is for educational purposes only. Individuals and business owners should evaluate their own business strategies, and identify any potential risks. The information shared here is not a guarantee of success. Your results may vary. Copyright © 2026.

Mental Models for Running Startups and Businesses, SXSW 2026 on March 16, 2026. (00:00:00) - Introduction  (00:00:28) - Charlie Munger's mental models  (00:01:52) - Model 1: The Bedrock model: Take a simple idea and take it seriously  (00:02:31) - Model 2: Truth vs. Trust; David Hawkins: Power vs. Force  (00:05:43) - Costco  (00:07:56) - Model 3: Your deepest desire is your destiny  (00:09:40) - Model 4: Heads I win; Tails I don't lose much; Jeff Bezos  (00:10:36) - How to start a business without capital  (00:12:44) - Model 5: Be a shameless cloner; Sam Walton & Walmart and Bill Gates & Microsoft  (00:14:49) - Model 6: Use hacks to improve yourself; Be a harsh grader  (00:16:02) - Model 7: Hire slow fire fast  (00:16:53) - Model 8: Incentives are more powerful than you think  (00:17:51) - Model 10: Pursue quality intensely; Zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance by Robert Pirsig  (00:18:50) - Model 11: Focus on durable moats  (00:19:16) - Model 12: The purpose of business is not to make money  (00:19:45) - Model 13: Outsourcing smaller tasks  (00:20:39) - The latticework of mental models; Listen to your customer  (00:24:07) - Focus on taking larger market share  (00:25:19) - Model 14: Go all-in on no-brainers; Founders Podcast, Business Breakdowns & Acquired podcasts  (00:28:54) - Book recommendations: Poor Charlie's Almanack, Influence & Excellent Advice for Living  (00:29:27) - Duan Yongping: Fast is slow  (00:30:56) - Lifetime ban at a casino in Vegas; Blackjack  (00:33:09) - Exponential effect of implementing the models together  (00:34:24) - Benefit of mental models to non-venture backed businesses  (00:35:12) - El Cortez casino in Las Vegas; Blackjack (00:41:49) - Mental models for creative professionals; Seinfeld's Is This Anything? The contents of this website are for educational and entertainment purposes only, and do not purport to be, and are not intended to be, financial, legal, accounting, tax or investment advice. Investments or strategies that are discussed may not be suitable for you, do not take into account your particular investment objectives, financial situation or needs and are not intended to provide investment advice or recommendations appropriate for you. Before making any investment or trade, consider whether it is suitable for you and consider seeking advice from your own financial or investment adviser. Thumbnail Photo credit: Nick Piacente

In this episode, Dr. Shari Simpson talks with Christy Engler about the unique HR challenges faced by small businesses and how to address them effectively. Listeners will learn why even small organizations need robust HR practices, the importance of having a solid foundation in HR, and how to foster a positive workplace culture while remaining compliant with laws. By the end of the episode, you will understand actionable steps to enhance your HR strategy and support your organization's growth. • Small businesses need to prioritize HR even with few employees. • Establishing a strong HR foundation is crucial for success. • Outsourcing payroll and benefits can save time and resources. • Engaging with local communities can enhance recruitment efforts. • Building a network of HR peers provides valuable support. 00:00 -- Introduction to the episode 00:33 -- Christy's passion for small business HR 01:48 -- Unique HR challenges in small businesses 02:21 -- Importance of addressing people problems quickly 04:27 -- Common myths about HR in small businesses 05:24 -- The need for HR even in small teams 06:02 -- Foundations for effective HR practices 07:10 -- Changing the narrative around HR policies 09:00 -- Automations for small HR teams 10:57 -- The role of brokers in HR support 12:23 -- Utilizing HR communities for resources 13:24 -- Common mistakes small businesses make 15:16 -- Competing for talent in small businesses 17:08 -- First steps for new HR leaders 19:00 -- Encouragement for HR professionals Guest(s): Christy Engler, Owner of New Day HR. She provides practical HR solutions for small and growing businesses. With over 20 years of experience in small business HR, she focuses on helping organizations protect their people and reduce risk. Keywords: HR practices, small business HR, employee engagement, HR foundations, outsourcing payroll, recruitment strategies, HR community support, small business challenges, compliance in HR, building workplace culture

Send us Fan MailAgency owners often hit a client limit, with 40 clients being a common benchmark before experiencing client burnout. This video explores why exceeding this number frequently leads to entrepreneur burnout and a subsequent decline in client numbers, stabilizing around the 40-client mark. Understanding how to deal with burnout is crucial for sustained entrepreneurship and effective business strategy.Get better sales and grow your brand with My Amazon Guy: https://bit.ly/4jMZtxuWant free resources? Dowload our Free Amazon guides here:Amazon Catalog Spring Cleaning: https://hubs.ly/Q046BVfp0Amazon Proft Margin Defense 2026: https://hubs.ly/Q042trRH0Amazon SEO Toolkit 2026: https://bit.ly/4oC2ClTAmazon Seller Strategy Report 2026: https://bit.ly/3YN1RME2026 Ecommerce Website & SEO Readiness Checklist: https://hubs.ly/Q04btghf0Amazon 2026 PPC guide: https://bit.ly/4lF0OYXTimestamps00:00 - Why agencies stall at 40 clients00:40 - Burnout cycle from 40 to 60 clients01:05 - Missing account director problem01:30 - Why owners must stop client calls02:00 - Outsourcing vs high salary roles02:30 - SOPs and process failures03:10 - Why documentation changes everything03:40 - Sales vs operations conflict04:10 - Stepping away from client work04:40 - Letting go of sales as an owner05:10 - When AI actually helps agencies05:45 - Problems AI cannot fix06:10 - Using AI for churn prediction06:40 - Why agencies struggle with client growth07:10 - Referral limits vs acquisition systems07:40 - Cutting costs with AI and outsourcing08:00 - When to sell an agency08:40 - Private equity and bad deals09:10 - Market risks and competition09:40 - Profit focus mistakes10:00 - Fixing burnout with structure and AI-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28605816/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenpopemag/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/myamazonguys/Twitter: https://twitter.com/myamazonguySubscribe to the My Amazon Guy podcast: https://podcast.myamazonguy.comApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-amazon-guy/id1501974229Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4A5ASHGGfr6s4wWNQIqyVw#AgencyGrowth #AmazonAgency #BusinessScaling #Entrepreneurship #SOPsSupport the show

Explore the profound insights of Naval Ravikant with hosts Ben Kinney, Bob Stewart, and Chad Hyams as they dive into playing long-term games, the power of specific knowledge, and the importance of building wealth over status. They discuss leveraging leverage, choosing the right business partners, and the pursuit of genuine curiosity. Discover how to apply these principles to enhance personal and professional growth while avoiding cynicism and focusing on ethical wealth creation. Join the conversation and gain valuable knowledge from this engaging 99th episode of the Win Make Give podcast. ---------- Connect with the hosts: •    Ben Kinney: https://www.BenKinney.com/ •    Bob Stewart: https://www.linkedin.com/in/activebob •    Chad Hyams: https://ChadHyams.com/ •    Book one of our co-hosts for your next event: https://WinMakeGive.com/speakers/   More ways to connect: •    Join our Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/winmakegive •     Sign up for our weekly newsletter: https://WinMakeGive.com/sign-up •     Explore the Win Make Give Podcast Network: https://WinMakeGive.com/   Part of the Win Make Give Podcast Network 00:00 Long Term Success Through Compound Interest and Strategic Partnerships 06:44 Pursuing Passion and Curiosity Leads to Specific Knowledge 11:47 The Value of Apprenticeship and Specific Knowledge in Success 16:18 Maximizing Productivity by Outsourcing and Prioritizing High-Value Tasks 21:16 Leveraging Experience and Skills for Business Success 24:55 The Importance of Integrity, Energy, and Intelligence in Success 30:35 The Journey to Ethical Wealth and Personal Fulfillment 34:34 Finding Fulfillment Beyond Success and Enjoying the Journey

Stop chasing the next deal and start building a predictable, repeatable, and sustainable cash machine. Jerry Norton and Brent Daniels break down the exact roadmap to transition from a solo "Lone Wolf" operator to a high-level real estate CEO. Discover how to graduate from grinding on the streets to leading from the "Owner's Box" by crossing the bridge from faith to fact.Tune in and take notes as Brent reveals the essential evolution of a wholesaler and the steps needed to replace yourself with better talent. Be a part of the TTP training program now.---------Show notes:(0:30) Beginning of today's episode (1:20) Why focusing only on "the deal" is a major mistake and how to focus on the business instead (3:02) Phase 1: Finding your tribe and why you cannot succeed on a real estate "island" (3:45) Phase 2: Proof of Concept—crossing the bridge from faith to fact (4:13) Phase 3: Firing your boss and entering the "Lone Wolf" operator stage (5:30) The four pillars of your business: Administration, Lead Generation, Acquisitions, and Dispositions (5:54) Scaling Stage 1: Hiring a Virtual Assistant to escape the administrative trap (6:12) Scaling Stage 2: Outsourcing lead generation with callers and door knockers (7:38) Why Dispositions should be the absolute last thing you replace yourself in (11:27) The "Owner's Box": Managing a multimillion-dollar operation with a lean, high-performing team (13:20) The Entrepreneur's Tradeoff: Why veteran owners choose more marketing over more people every time (16:52) Becoming an "A-Leader" to attract "A-Talent" and avoiding the ego trap (19:32) The danger of "lifestyle creep" and how three-month dry spells can swallow your overhead ----------Resources:Wholesale HotlineInvestorLiftTo speak with Brent or one of our other expert coaches call (281) 835-4201 or schedule your free discovery call here to learn about our mentorship programs and become part of the TribeGo to Wholesalingincgroup.com to become part of one of the fastest growing Facebook communities in the Wholesaling space. Get all of your burning Wholesaling questions answered, gain access to JV partnerships, and connect with other "success minded" Rhinos in the community.It's 100% free to join. The opportunities in this community  are endless, what are you waiting for?

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If you have tried every chore chart, reward system, and screen time bribe and nothing has stuck, then this episode is going to completely reframe the way you think about kids and contribution. I'm sharing why external reward systems actually work against what we're trying to build, the difference between chores and family contributions, and the three-step system I use in my own home to set clear expectations that actually hold. This one comes straight from my Montessori background and years of coaching families — and it might be the most important parenting and systems episode I've done. Plus — my complete home management system is a free bonus right now when you apply to Systemize to Scale. xoxo, Chelsi Jo . . . . . Join Systemize to Scale + Home Management System Bonus My complete home management system is included as a free bonus when you apply right now.

This week's episode of Win The Hour, Win The Day Podcast interviews, Sheena Timbal.   Tired of hiring help but still doing everything yourself? This episode shows why your virtual assistant is not the problem and how better training and onboarding changes everything.   In this simple and honest talk, you'll learn: -Why Sheena Timbal failed twice and what finally helped her succeed. -How trying to be perfect and using scripts actually hurts your chances. -What most business owners get wrong when they train a virtual assistant. -Why a clear onboarding process saves time and avoids confusion. -How simple systems help you get results faster without stress. -Why persistence and learning matter more than skill alone.   Get ready for real lessons you can use right away so your support actually works and your day gets easier.   Win The Hour, Win The Day! www.winthehourwintheday.com   Podcast: Win The Hour, Win The Day Podcast   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/winthehourwintheday/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/win-the-hour-win-the-day-podcast

#373: What if learning to take care of yourself didn't make you more alone, but actually helped you feel more connected?In this episode, I unpack what self-resourcing really means beyond the buzzword and how it works in your nervous system. I explore why so many folks worry that focusing on themselves will lead to isolation, and why the opposite is actually true.Tune in this week to learn how self-resourcing builds nervous system capacity through somatic awareness, pendulation, and internal orientation. I'll walk you through real-life examples of what it looks like in practice, how it interrupts emotional outsourcing patterns, and why it's the foundation for true interdependence, not isolation.Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://beatrizalbina.com/373 Order your copy of End Emotional Outsourcing here: https://beatrizalbina.com/book/ Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/beatrizvictoriaalbinanp/?hl=enMentioned in this episode:Grab my book, End Emotional Outsourcing!Please support my new book, End Emotional Outsourcing, by ordering a copy and reviewing it on Amazon or GoodReads! You can leave a review even if you bought it somewhere else. Bring your screenshot to: https://beatrizalbina.com/book/ for gifts and raffle goodies. Thank you for helping this work ripple out.EEO Pre-Sale

If you're the woman who holds everything together, manages everyone else's needs, and still ends the day overwhelmed, resentful, and reaching for wine, this episode is for you. In this conversation, I'm talking with Beatriz Victoria Albina about a pattern that quietly drives so much stress, anxiety, overgiving, and overdrinking: emotional outsourcing. Bea is a UCSF-trained Family Nurse Practitioner, Somatic Experiencing practitioner, Master Certified Somatic Life Coach, and author of End Emotional Outsourcing. Together, we talk about why so many women end up stuck in people-pleasing, perfectionism, and self-abandonment — and how to begin breaking that cycle without shame. For the full show notes, kindly go to this podcast episode link: https://hellosomedaycoaching.com/end-emotional-outsourcing-why-you-drink-to-cope-and-how-to-stop-looking-outside-yourself-to-feel-okay/ 4 Ways I Can Support You In Drinking Less + Living More Join The Sobriety Starter Kit, the only sober coaching course designed specifically for busy women. My proven, step-by-step sober coaching program will teach you exactly how to stop drinking  — and how to make it the best decision of your life. Save your seat in my FREE MASTERCLASS, 5 Secrets To Successfully Take a Break From Drinking  Grab the Free 30-Day Guide To Quitting Drinking, 30 Tips For Your First Month Alcohol-Free. Connect with me for free sober coaching tips, updates + videos on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and TikTok @hellosomedaysober. Love The Podcast and Want To Say Thanks? ☕ Buy me a coffee! In the true spirit of Seattle, coffee is my love language. So if you want to support the hours that go into creating this show each week, click this link to buy me a coffee and I'll run to the nearest Starbucks + lift a Venti Almond Milk Latte and toast to you! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hellosomeday 

In this episode, Adam Whitney joins the show to share his incredible journey from running a massive, high-overhead wholesaling operation to running a lean, highly profitable flipping business. Learn how Adam transitioned from a $4 million top-line year to focusing purely on net margin, achieving a massive 40% profitability with a small virtual team.Tune in to learn how to scale back your overhead and supercharge your real estate profits! Be a part of the TTP training program now.---------Show notes:(0:00) Beginning of today's episode (1:16) Why scaling marketing doesn't always equal making more money (5:05) How military conditioning translates to real estate success (8:52) Expanding exit strategies and the hidden goldmine of mobile homes (11:05) The 3 most motivated lists: Foreclosures, Probates, and Inheritance (16:17) The sniper approach to direct mail and addressing the problem directly (21:48) Raising private money: The 21 questions to ask potential lenders (25:40) Outsourcing your flips and rehabs to Offerpad Renovate (27:29) The "stupid tax" of flipping without construction experience----------Resources:Offerpad Renovate Working Capital Pros ForeWarn Skip Genie Open Letter Marketing Kiavi NetWorth Realty BatchLeads PropStreamAdam Whitney on Instagram: @officialadamwhitneyTo speak with Brent or one of our other expert coaches call (281) 835-4201 or schedule your free discovery call here to learn about our mentorship programs and become part of the TribeGo to Wholesalingincgroup.com to become part of one of the fastest growing Facebook communities in the Wholesaling space. Get all of your burning Wholesaling questions answered, gain access to JV partnerships, and connect with other "success minded" Rhinos in the community.It's 100% free to join. The opportunities in this community  are endless, what are you waiting for?