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Want to improve your financial modeling skills? This episode of Corporate Finance Explained dives into the essential techniques and best practices used by corporate finance professionals to build accurate, structured, and decision-driven financial models.What You'll Learn:- What is financial modeling? How companies use it for budgeting, valuation, and risk analysis.- Key components of a financial model – Historical data, assumptions, and financial statements.- Best practices for building strong models – Accuracy, structure, flexibility, and transparency.- Common pitfalls to avoid – Overcomplicated formulas, poor assumptions, and lack of error checks.- Real-world corporate finance examples – Microsoft's $68.7B acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Airbnb's pandemic survival strategy, Tesla's cash flow forecasting, and Apple's stock buyback program.Whether you're in FP&A, investment banking, private equity, or corporate finance, mastering financial modeling is a critical skill for making data-driven decisions. Learn how to build robust, practical, and strategic models used by top finance teams worldwide.#FinancialModeling #CorporateFinance #FinanceTips #BusinessStrategy #InvestmentBanking #FP&A #Microsoft #Tesla #Apple #Amazon #CFI

Q&A216: Are there any privacy tools we've ditched for being too complicated? Do we have any recommendations for privacy-focused VPS providers? Is it worth making new accounts periodically to avoid tracking? Is endpoint security being neglected? Join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/collection/415684?view=expanded or XMR Chat: https://xmrchat.com/surveillancepodWelcome to the Surveillance Report Q&A - featuring Techlore & The New Oil answering your questions about privacy and security.❤️ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepod

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Amy Hudson and Dr. James Fisher sit down with Matt Brzycki, a strength and health fitness expert with more than 41 years of experience as an administrator, instructor, and a coach. They discuss how to get stronger, train smarter, and see real results—without wasting time or risking injury. Tune in to hear the key principles of an effective workout, why full-body training accelerates progress, and why proper technique is the real secret to long-term success. Matt starts by sharing his journey to fitness and strength training--and the research that made him famous. According to Matt, any workout can work if it follows scientific principles. A solid program should be based on research, not fitness trends or influencer hype. Matt and Dr. Fisher talk about the benefits of keeping strength training simple. Overcomplicated routines discourage consistency. A well-designed program should be easy to follow, so you can focus on steady progress rather than unnecessary complexity. Matt breaks down the six essential elements of an effective resistance training program. Productivity – Your program should deliver results. Any program can work if it follows evidence-based principles. Stick to what research supports for optimal progress. Comprehensiveness – Train your entire body, not just the muscles that look good in the mirror. A balanced approach prevents imbalances and enhances overall strength. Practicality – Strength training shouldn't be complicated. Many trainers overcomplicate it, but an effective program is easy to understand and follow. Safety – Fear of injury keeps many people from lifting weights. A well-structured program minimizes risk and keeps you safe while building strength. Efficiency – Your workouts should be effective and time-conscious. Get in, train smart, and get out—no wasted time, just results. Sustainability – Can you stick with it long-term? A good program fits into your lifestyle without requiring hours in the gym. Spending more time in the gym doesn't mean better progress. A good program helps you get maximum results in the shortest time possible by focusing on what truly matters. Amy highlights a major muscle-building truth: Training multiple muscle groups at once triggers a better hormonal response. Full-body movements lead to more overall muscle growth than isolating one muscle at a time. Do muscles compete for growth? – Dr. Fisher explains why full-body training is superior to split routines. Matt highlights how leg training benefits your upper body. Your legs and hips contain the strongest muscles in your body. Strengthening them boosts overall power and even helps with upper-body muscle development. Amy's take on simplifying strength training. The easier and more accessible workouts are, the more people will do them. Overcomplication keeps people away. Why overcomplicated programs fail. For Matt, many fitness influencers and personal trainers add unnecessary steps to workouts, making them harder to follow. A straightforward, research-based approach leads to better results with less confusion. The stronger your muscles, bones, and joints are, the less likely you are to get injured. Matt highlights the key components of a safe workout: Avoid Overtraining – Many people do too many sets, train too often, or overload their exercises. A well-designed program should be moderate in frequency, efficient in duration, and comprehensive in targeting all muscle groups. Prioritize Good Technique – Lifting isn't just about moving weights up and down. According to Matt, proper technique should be tight, controlled, and precise to maximize gains and prevent injuries. Supervision – While not everyone can afford a personal trainer, having some form of guidance or oversight—whether from an experienced friend or workout partner—enhances safety and effectiveness. Train Efficiently – The goal isn't to spend more time in the gym but to get more from your time. Optimize your workouts by focusing on intensity and effectiveness, not just duration. Matt's biggest gym pet peeve--Cell phones kill focus and make workouts less effective. If you're texting or scrolling, you're not training with the intensity needed for real progress. Matt's thoughts on investing vs. spending gym time in the gym. Many people "spend" hours at the gym without real progress. The key is to "invest" time wisely by focusing on effective exercises instead of mindlessly going through the motions.     Mentioned in This Episode: The Exercise Coach - Get 2 Free Sessions! A Practical Approach to Strength Training by Matt Brzycki Maximize Your Training by Matt Brzycki     This podcast and blog are provided to you for entertainment and informational purposes only. 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Many nonprofit leaders think that making their mission sound detailed and sophisticated will make it more compelling. But the opposite is true! Overcomplicated messaging actually pushes donors away. In this episode, I'll walk you through why clarity is key and how to craft a mission statement that inspires action.When your mission is clear, everything becomes easier—your team knows what needs to be done, hiring and delegation improve, and fundraising becomes more effective. Donors don't give when they're confused, and jargon kills the emotional connection that motivates people to support your cause. I'll share a simple formula to make your messaging resonate and help you raise more money.What You'll Learn:Why unclear mission statements drive donors awayThe power of simple, emotionally compelling messagingA proven formula to explain your mission in a way that sticksKey Takeaways:Confused People Don't Give – If donors don't immediately understand what you do, they'll move on.Jargon Kills Emotion – People give because they feel something, not because of complex explanations.If a 10-Year-Old Can't Understand It, Neither Will Your Donors – The best messaging is simple and memorable.Want to work together? Apply for the Next Level Nonprofit Accelerator, a high-touch coaching and training accelerator for established organizations that want a smart, powerful playbook for taking their growing organization to the next level. Connect with me! LinkedIn Instagram YouTube

Sign up for the FREE Masterclass- How to Build a 7-Figure Group Practice → https://mccancemethod.com/webinar-free-masterclass-from-solo-to-superteam/ In this episode, I wrap up my three-part marketing series by diving into the three biggest mistakes therapists make before they start marketing. These bottlenecks can cost you clients, waste your marketing efforts, and slow your growth. I'll show you how to fix them, from improving your website to streamlining your booking process, so you can attract and retain clients effectively.Make sure to bring your paper and pen because this episode is full of actionable tips!Here are some key points in this episode:[01:28] The importance of fixing business bottlenecks before you start marketing.[02:52] Mistake 1: A bad website that confuses or loses potential clients.[06:44] Mistake 2: A clunky or broken online booking process.[13:32] Mistake 3: Overcomplicated contact forms or an admin bottleneck.[16:50] How QA checks can prevent costly marketing errors and ensure growth.Links From the Episode:Here is the janeapp link for one free month on us! (Use Coupon: MCCANCE1MO)→ https://meet.jane.app/nicole-mccance-ambassador/Episode 3 - Branding Tips to Attract Clients to Your Website https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-business-savvy-therapist/id1681659688?i=1000611427934 Follow me on Instagram, @nicole.mccanncemethod. If this episode provided you with value and inspiration, please leave a review and DM to let me know. Click here: https://www.instagram.com/nicole.mccancemethod Join the FREE private community for therapists: Expand your Psychotherapy Practice → https://www.facebook.com/groups/947689352498639 Sign up for the FREE Masterclass- How to Build a 7-Figure Group Practice→ https://mccancemethod.com/webinar-free-masterclass-from-solo-to-superteam/

This week, we dive into why teaching has become SO much more complicated, the role has evolved, and we are asking more than ever from out children.... But is it for a good reason? Are we prioritising the right things? We would love to hear what you think! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachsleeprepeatpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@teachsleeprepeatpodcast

Two common mental mistakes that clients make when it comes to nutrition is... #1) They worry about nuanced details without accounting for the foundational elements, and #2) They believe that tracking macros can be "accounted" for in other ways; eating "clean" foods and/or excessive exercise.  In today's podcast we explore these two mistakes and discuss what corrections we can make to avoid these traps. 

Welcome to Episode 96 of The School of Intention Podcast! In this episode, we explore the essential components of a successful life. Do you have a recipe for success? Whether it's your morning routine, workout, or spiritual practice, identifying and refining your success habits can revolutionize your life. If you don't have a success recipe, reflect on past successes to uncover what worked for you. Write it down and start incorporating those elements into your daily routine. If your current success recipe isn't yielding results, it might be time to declutter. Remove activities that no longer serve you and commit more deeply to those that do. Simplicity is key. Overcomplicated routines can lead to exhaustion and frustration. Focus on what truly brings you joy and effectiveness. Stay open to new practices and keep evolving. The FREE Feng Shui Manifesting Class is HERE for you, and you can start today! --> https://www.fengshuimagical.com/this_is_the_breakthough_camp    

Free template & master pantry list: https://simplyconvivial.com/pantryDo you hate menu planning? Meal planning is hard - it's so easy to waste time menu planning. Overcomplicated, elaborate plans are a waste of timeYou don't need a menu plan, but there are 3 things you do need - 1. You need a master list of family favorites.2. You need some themes for certain nights - Make planning as simple as taco Tuesday!3. You need to streamline your food routines - that's going to be the focus of the next few episodes on this podcast - especially the next video about having a meal strategy rather than a meal plan you have to redo every week from scratch.Mystie Winckler encourages moms to organize their attitudes and get traction at home so we are no longer overwhelmed or frustrated with homemaking. We are a community of Christian women striving to be competent, cheerful homemakers so we are fruitful, faithful, and hospitable. Subscribe for regular encouragement!

Welcome to Season 4 Episode 57 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!We are the People's Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that's played in heaven. The Wallabies have recorded their second victory in Rugby World Cup 2023 and secured a crucial bonus point. Was this win enough to keep their quarter finals hopes alive?How did the Wallaroos fare against the Black Ferns in preparation for WXV?All this and more in this weeks pod!Follow us on Discord, Facebook, Instagram & Twitter - Get Involved!Contribute to the pod at: https://ko-fi.com/pickanddriverugbyJoin Discord: https://discord.gg/4BVAq4Z5T9 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Pick_DriveRugby/ Join our World Cup Tipping Comp: https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/2023/predictor?autojoin-code=gN36nkbZ4

We often overcomplicate things in life, and our Christian walk is frequently no different in that regard. So what simple truths do we find in 2 Corinthians 2:12-3:11 about our eternal identity and role?

We often overcomplicate things in life, and our Christian walk is frequently no different in that regard. So what simple truths do we find in 2 Corinthians 2:12-3:11 about our eternal identity and role?

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Good News, Everyone!, published by jbash on March 25, 2023 on LessWrong. As somebody who's been watching AI notkilleveryoneism for a very long time, but is sitting at a bit of a remove from the action, I think I may be able to "see the elephant" better than some people on the inside. I actually believe I see the big players converging toward something of an unrecognized, perhaps unconscious consensus about how to approach the problem. This really came together in my mind when I saw OpenAI's plugin system for ChatGPT. I thought I'd summarize what I think are the major points. They're not all universal; obviously some of them are more established than others. Because AI misbehavior is likely to come from complicated, emergent sources, any attempt to "design it out" is likely to fail. Avoid this trap by generating your AI in an automated way using the most opaque, uninterpretable architecture you can devise. If you happen on something that seems to work, don't ask why; just scale it up. Overcomplicated criteria for "good" and "bad" behavior will lead to errors in both specification and implementation. Avoid this by identifying concepts like "safety" and "alignment" with easily measurable behaviors. Examples: Not saying anything that offends anybody Not unnerving people Not handing out widely and easily available factual information from a predefined list of types that could possibly be misused. Resist the danger of more complicated views. If you do believe you'll have to accept more complication in the future, avoid acting on that for as long as possible. In keeping with the strategy of avoiding errors by not manually trying to define the intrinsic behavior of a complex system, enforce these safety and alignment criteria primarily by bashing on the nearly complete system from the outside until you no longer observe very much of the undesired behavior. Trust the system to implement this adjustment by an appropriate modification to its internal strategies. (LLM post-tuning with RLxF). As a general rule, build very agenty systems that plan and adapt to various environments. Have them dynamically discover their goals (DeepMind). If you didn't build an agenty enough system at the beginning, do whatever you can to graft in agenty behavior after the fact (OpenAI). Make sure your system is crafty enough to avoid being suborned by humans. Teach it to win against them at games of persuasion and deception (Facebook). Everybody knows that an AI at least as smart as Eliezer Yudkowsky can talk its way out of any sandbox. Avoid this by actively pushing it out of the sandbox before it gets dangerously smart. You can help the fledgeling AI to explore the world earlier than it otherwise might. Provide easily identifiable, well described, easily understood paths of access to specific external resources with understandable uses and effects. Tie their introduction specifically to your work to add agency to the system. Don't worry; it will learn to do more with less later. You can't do everything yourself, so you should enlist the ingenuity of the Internet to help you provide more channels to outside capabilities. (ChatGPT plugins, maybe a bit o' Bing) Make sure to use an architecture that can easily be used to communicate and share capabilities with other AI projects. That way they can all keep an eye on one another. (Plugins again). Run a stochastic search for the best architecture for alignment by allowing end users to mix and match capabilities for their instances of your AI (Still more plugins). Remember to guard against others using your AI in ways that trigger any residual unaligned behavior, or making mistakes when they add capability to it. The best approach is to make sure that they know even less than you do about how it works inside (Increasing secrecy everywhere). Also, make sur...

Link to original articleWelcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Good News, Everyone!, published by jbash on March 25, 2023 on LessWrong. As somebody who's been watching AI notkilleveryoneism for a very long time, but is sitting at a bit of a remove from the action, I think I may be able to "see the elephant" better than some people on the inside. I actually believe I see the big players converging toward something of an unrecognized, perhaps unconscious consensus about how to approach the problem. This really came together in my mind when I saw OpenAI's plugin system for ChatGPT. I thought I'd summarize what I think are the major points. They're not all universal; obviously some of them are more established than others. Because AI misbehavior is likely to come from complicated, emergent sources, any attempt to "design it out" is likely to fail. Avoid this trap by generating your AI in an automated way using the most opaque, uninterpretable architecture you can devise. If you happen on something that seems to work, don't ask why; just scale it up. Overcomplicated criteria for "good" and "bad" behavior will lead to errors in both specification and implementation. Avoid this by identifying concepts like "safety" and "alignment" with easily measurable behaviors. Examples: Not saying anything that offends anybody Not unnerving people Not handing out widely and easily available factual information from a predefined list of types that could possibly be misused. Resist the danger of more complicated views. If you do believe you'll have to accept more complication in the future, avoid acting on that for as long as possible. In keeping with the strategy of avoiding errors by not manually trying to define the intrinsic behavior of a complex system, enforce these safety and alignment criteria primarily by bashing on the nearly complete system from the outside until you no longer observe very much of the undesired behavior. Trust the system to implement this adjustment by an appropriate modification to its internal strategies. (LLM post-tuning with RLxF). As a general rule, build very agenty systems that plan and adapt to various environments. Have them dynamically discover their goals (DeepMind). If you didn't build an agenty enough system at the beginning, do whatever you can to graft in agenty behavior after the fact (OpenAI). Make sure your system is crafty enough to avoid being suborned by humans. Teach it to win against them at games of persuasion and deception (Facebook). Everybody knows that an AI at least as smart as Eliezer Yudkowsky can talk its way out of any sandbox. Avoid this by actively pushing it out of the sandbox before it gets dangerously smart. You can help the fledgeling AI to explore the world earlier than it otherwise might. Provide easily identifiable, well described, easily understood paths of access to specific external resources with understandable uses and effects. Tie their introduction specifically to your work to add agency to the system. Don't worry; it will learn to do more with less later. You can't do everything yourself, so you should enlist the ingenuity of the Internet to help you provide more channels to outside capabilities. (ChatGPT plugins, maybe a bit o' Bing) Make sure to use an architecture that can easily be used to communicate and share capabilities with other AI projects. That way they can all keep an eye on one another. (Plugins again). Run a stochastic search for the best architecture for alignment by allowing end users to mix and match capabilities for their instances of your AI (Still more plugins). Remember to guard against others using your AI in ways that trigger any residual unaligned behavior, or making mistakes when they add capability to it. The best approach is to make sure that they know even less than you do about how it works inside (Increasing secrecy everywhere). Also, make sur...

Porto traveled to Chaves this week where they were put to the test. The defending champs ended the first half the way they started it, with a goal but things took a turn quickly in the second half. Chaves pulled one back early in the second half & continued to make things difficult until Toni Martinez's put the game to rest in stoppage time. A lot could've went wrong in this one but Porto held on. Listen to Rui & Jason as they broke down this match & answer you awesome twitter questions.

Trap-pop. It’s decidedly a young person’s game. I mean sure, you’ve got “older” folks like Drake and Doja Cat purveying it on the Billboard charts but really, the target demographic and the generation who’s going to take it to the next level are people in their teens and twenties. Which brings us to Wil Brookhart. […]

Today I want to have an honest chat about how cool building a business really is, and it can in fact be the opposite of intimating, overwhelming and OVERcomplicated…as some marketers out there seem to propose.I can be quite fun, simple, and the coolest thing in the world.

Covington & Burling partner Rani Gupta Gupta discusses how insurance recovery litigators are pushing back against courts' assertions that COVID-19 does not result in property damage losses.

How easy is it for you to surrender and allow the universe to take its course? For myself I have been “unconsciously” doing this my whole life, but in the last 15+ years have been working on “consciously” doing it. My guest today has traveled far and wide on his quest of the magic of surrendering and is here to share all about it.His name is Kute Blackson and he is a beloved inspirational speaker and transformational teacher. He speaks at countless events he organizes around the world as well as at outside events including A-Fest, YPO (Young Presidents' Organization), and EO (Entrepreneurs' Organization). He is a member of the Transformational Leadership Council, a select group of one hundred of the world's foremost authorities in the personal development industry. Winner of the 2019 Unity New Thought Walden Award, Blackson is widely considered a next generation leader in the field of personal development. His mission is simple: To awaken and inspire people across the planet to access inner freedom, live authentically and fulfill their true life's purpose. Insights to add to your spiritual toolbox from this episode:1. Replace Hate/Love & Fear/Kindness2. Overcomplicated life3. Meeting others where they are4. Embracing "real" Spirituality5. Traveling to expand oneself6. Trip to India7. Everyday miracles8. Living life and not following others9. Magic of surrender10. Upcoming summit with well renowned spiritual leadersCheck out Kute's website, SoulTalk Podcast, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Buy his books YOU.ARE.THE.ONE,  The Magic of SurrenderRegister for the FREE Surrender Summit now! This summit will include inspiration visionaries in the world like:John GrayNeale Donald WalshMichael BeckwithMartha BeckKatherine Woodward ThomasJohn DemartiniMike DooleyMarci ShimoffDr. Sue MorterArielle FordMichael MeadeMatt KahnHale DwoskinMark Victor HansenA. H. AlmaasJeff BrownJac O'KeeffeBarbara De AngelisDrs. Ron & Mary Hulnick…and more.The Impossible LifeThis podcast explores the power of thinking and mindset with Navy SEAL Garrett...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

In this episode we talk a little about Overcomplicated PKM systems, and our thoughts on bringing more simplicity into it! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pkmpodcast/message

There are a million origin stories in the naked city, and in the toybox too. Now, whether we care or not, we get the backstory…

This week we discuss the fate of Margo, the Divorced Sex Doll and what she's missing from Yuri, her very flamboyant ex. A dog that can ride the train is framed for pooping there for Political reasons, apparently. Did you know that just saying you are getting out of jail is an escape plan? An Oklahoma Kid saves two lives in one day and Bryan gets jealous because he's only saved one life. Los Angeles, PD: as in "Pokémon Department".  A man gets away with calling out sick from work while Bryan and Tom try to recreate his accent. And finally This Week in Duh finds us  talking about why masks are sexy.Our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/liquoreduplowdownThe Drink:The Manhattan:2 oz Rye Bourbon Whiskey1 oz Sweet Vermouth1 Dash Angostura Bitters1 Maraschino Cherry (Garnish)News Stories from This Episode:Poly Man Who Divorced his Sex Doll:https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/man-who-found-love-ashtray-25971031Dog is Framed for Pooping:https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/istanbuls-local-dog-framed-over-poop-on-train-169527Inmate Pretends to be Getting Out of Prison and Escapes:https://www.kansascity.com/news/state/missouri/article257305572.htmlKid Saves Two Lives in One Day:https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/national/oklahoma-child-hailed-a-hero-after-saving-2-people-on-same-dayLos Angeles Pokémon Department:https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/jan/11/lapd-officers-pokemon-go-robbery-firedNo Socks = No Work:https://www.timesnownews.com/the-buzz/article/man-tells-boss-he-cant-come-into-work-as-he-doesnt-have-any-clean-socks/827689 This Week in Duh:Face Masks Make People More Attractive:https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/jan/13/face-masks-make-people-look-more-attractive-study-findsContact Info:Hate-mail, questions or topic ideas for the show, hit us up on twitter at @LiquoredUpLD or email us at liquoreduplowdown@gmail.com. Bryan can be reached on twitter @RussianLitGuy.  Tom can be reached on twitter @Intelligiant2.Find more of Bryan at:https://thinkingoutcloud.org/Find Tom as Donnie Kruger at:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_oaVG9YC-lZ9Lao50t-hzw

Troy Aikman sounds off on the Cowboys strategy on Sunday, plus what is ruining his broadcasts from Callow. A look at First take this morning where things got personal. Wizards/Nets preview for tonight. For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, visit https://www.sportscapitoldc.com, or tune in live from 3:00PM-6:00PM Monday-Friday. To join the conversation, check us out on twitter @ESPN630DC, @RealBramW and @Mike_Callow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marlo Mack talks about her book, “How To Be A Girl: A Mother's Memoir of Raising Her Transgender Daughter.” The LAPD shot nearly 40 people and killed 18 in 2021, which is more than double the number of people that officers killed in 2020, according to the LA Times.  The U.S. Justice Department has charged around 700 people for their involvement in Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. At least 80 of them have a military background. This Sunday's Golden Globes won't have an audience, host, stars, or TV broadcast. That's due to the weakened reputation of The Hollywood Foreign Press Association. 

Lingo and Jargon in fields of research and areas of conversation make learning harder for the majority of people. There is a time and place for complex terms, and this conversation covers some of the benefits and limitations of exploring words for deeper understanding. If you enjoyed the podcast, would please consider leaving a short review. It takes less than 60 seconds and it really makes a difference. Sign up for Danny's email newsletter ("My Organized Mess") for details on other ideas, thoughts, and news. References: On my website

In this solo episode Ashley speaks about the lessons that her biggest loses brought to her speaking and law businesses. In this episode Ashley covers:•Overcomplicated business models.•No diversify enough your income streams or clients.•Not setting boundaries for your private life; and much more!!-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To Apply For Ashley's Private Training For Speakers: https://www.ashleynicolekirkwood.com/... To learn more about Ashley and join her mailing list head here: https://www.ashleynicolekirkwood.com/... To learn more about Mobile General Counsel and book your legal audit head here: https://www.mobilegeneralcounsel.com/... To register for Mobile General Counsel's complimentary holiday party head here: http://ashleynicolekirkwood.com/holid... About Ashley: If you ever meet Ashley Kirkwood in-person you will feel her energy! She has a magnetic personality and truly cares for her clients! After graduating from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law with honors, she started her career at one of the largest law firms in the world, Kirkland & Ellis LLP. While there, she tried cases on behalf of large insurance companies. She also landed in the pages of the American Lawyer after a hard-won victory in a federal civil rights jury trial! Soon after that trial, Ashley left Kirkland to work at another large law firm where she represented employers in employment discrimination and sexual harassment cases. It was there that Ashley decided that she wanted to represent emerging businesses in order to help them bulletproof their businesses! Ashley makes her expertise accessible by providing legal products for the busy entrepreneur! She frequently provides legal trainings open to all via her Facebook and Instagram accounts. She also has do-it-yourself legal classes such as Clapback with Contracts and Get The Tea On Trademarks! You might catch Ashley serving as an on-air legal correspondent for a local Chicago television network or speaking at a college or corporation! Ashley is committed not just to entrepreneurs, but also to students. She and her husband, Chris, run a nonprofit, The Kirkwood Foundation, where they teach students on Chicago's West Side about high paying legal, medical and STEM careers. Whether Ashley is advocating for a billion dollar business or a solopreneur, she gives it all she's got!

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Join us as we begin a brand new series on relationships called “It's Complicated”. In person one of this series we explore relationship wisdom found in the book of Proverbs!Support the show (http://myascent.churchcenter.com)

OH BABY! Two, that's right TWO, friends of the show return this week to discuss their newest endeavor. Frankie Griffen and Hunter Edwards have started a Blood Bowl league soon to premier on Twitch, and that means ONE THING. Can they (and Lux) convince Griffin that Blood Bowl is COOL and GOOD and not BORING and OVERCOMPLICATED? Well ... tune in to find out, and not just that but learn about multiple games that involve exploring and building a settlements and who might be playing the next WOW expansion. HOLY MOLY WHAT AN EP! Edited and Produced by Hailey Clement Intro and Outro Music by Matthew Morden Art by Rory Blank

In this episode we are talking with Kaapo Paavolainen. We talked about his coffee journey, stories and purpose. We also covered the important aspect of not putting coffee on a pedestal. LIVE SHOW: https://www.instagram.com/coffee.fixa... WEBSITE: https://www.socialfixation.com.au/ SOCIALS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirko_bonma... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mirkobonmassar Twitter: https://twitter.com/mirkobonmassar

MLB's Draft will look & cost a little different in 2020, & it might just be the start of something new. Plus, how simple math and a little common sense can get MLB back on the field. And, Scott Allen joins to discuss odds, predictions & thoughts about the return of the NBA.

Overcomplicated bureaucracy has been a plague on human productivity, with a disproportionately adverse affect on the poor and poorly connected, for hundreds of years, and with each year that passes it gets worse. Enter: your personal army of robotic lawyers. I sat down with Joshua Browder to talk about his company DoNotPay, and his mission to empower everyday citizens caught in some manner of bureaucratic nightmare with no friends in local politics to help them out of it. How do we fight back against a thoughtless system? Why is our legal framework so confusing that we need a lawyer in the first place? And how do we build something that makes sense?

Mark Des Cotes is a podcast design specialist and the owner of Podcast Branding. He's an award-winning graphic designer with over 30 years in the design industry. He designs for both print and web. He started podcasting in 2013 doing television fan podcasts. He launched his Resourceful Designer podcast in 2015. It's a weekly podcast that helps graphic and web designers start and run their own design business.  Mark has worked with over 200 podcasters to enhance their shows appearance and help them stand out among the growing sea of podcasts through his professional designs. He designs podcast websites, cover artwork, and more. Mark is also the graphic designer that we use as part of our team here at Pro Podcast Solutions. He and I were both at Podfest Orlando a couple of weeks ago.  During this face-to-face sit down we talk about what podcast branding is, what makes great cover art, common mistakes people make and more. We also tackle the question of whether you should put your photo on the cover, looking at the camera, and who should actually have a microphone on their cover art. Mark also shares advice to create a cohesive brand for all of your platforms.  Mark's passion for design and podcast branding really shine through in this interview. He shares how even moving a design element a couple of pixels makes a difference. He strives for perfection and making everything look right. He also shares the elements of cohesive branding. We talk about having a color palette to make your brand easily identifiable across platforms.  Mark shares the difference between a logo and cover art and why both are so important. We also talk about social media. Why it’s important to simplify and mistakes beginners often make. We also discuss why a professional design across all of your platforms can complete your brand and make you stand out.  Show Notes: [02:50] This is our fourth or fifth time meeting in person. We've become really good friends over the years. [03:01] Mark owns a business called Podcast Branding and we'll be discussing podcast artwork, branding and more.  [03:47] Mark wanted to go into television advertising. He never intended to become a graphic designer.  [04:54] In high school, he won the equivalent of a college scholarship for one year. His guidance counselor suggested he go to graphic design school. He tried it for a year and decided to finish the program. He hasn't looked back since. [06:06] He discovered podcasting in 2012 and got into it in 2013. Our mutual friend, Wayne Henderson, had the worst podcast art Mark had ever seen. Mark designed something for Wayne and then Wayne started spreading the word.  [08:48] Mark also worked for a commercial printer and then dabbled in web design.  [09:36] Mark started a web design business at home.  [11:57] Be honest with your current employer and make sure your contract doesn't forbid side work. [15:03] Mark wanted to be the podcast branding expert. He has a video chat with every client.  [17:38] He never would have designed Melissa Radke's artwork the way it is without talking to her first.  [19:14] The first thing most people see is the podcast cover when they are looking for podcasts. If they like the cover, then they'll read the description. [21:17] Your artwork needs to be simple. Taking something away from a design will always make it cleaner. Overcomplicated artwork becomes amateurish. All you need on your podcast cover is the title of your show and possibly your name. [22:08] You can put your tagline in the description. [22:37] Your text needs to be readable on a small piece of artwork. Also, keep it down to one or two fonts. Don't overcomplicate it. [23:41] Microphones and headphones should only be included if your podcast is about microphones in headphones. The word podcast also doesn't need to be on your cover.  [24:31] The word show sounds more professional. [25:00] When it comes to using your photo ask if you are recognized in your space or if you are trying to build a personal brand.  [29:21] You have to be comfortable to have your image on your podcast cover. [30:50] Think about how your target audience is going to perceive your artwork. [34:43] Make sure your text is readable in a 125 X 125 pixel image. [35:53] Podcast logos and artwork are two different things. Have a logo and include it on your artwork. Think of an album cover. The band name is the logo.  [37:24] Carry over your branding to your social media accounts. Have a separate account for your podcast unless you are using it to create a personal brand. You can also rotate through your color pallet.  [44:21] A brand encompasses every touchpoint of your design system.  [46:47] Many of us have skills, but it's better to hire a true professional.  [51:49] Mark shares things that he has noticed that differ between the US and Canada. Hint: it has to do with restaurants and manners.  [54:35] He is a huge fan of fantasy books and science fiction. He loves The Expanse book series. He is also a fan of Building a StoryBrand.  [57:43] Darrell's takeaways: Mark gave a presentation about this very topic at Podfest. Your art is the first impression people get. They often use it to decide if they want to listen or not. Great cover art can get your show chosen above others. Make sure it looks good at 125 pixels. Think through using your own photo. Have a color palette and podcast logo to reinforce your brand across all venues.  Links and Resources: Pro Podcast Solutions Resourceful Designer Resourceful Designer - A Graphic Design Podcast Resourceful Designer on Instagram Mark Des Cotes on LinkedIn Solo Talk Media Podcast Branding Podfest Orlando Wayne Henderson Being Authentic and Sharing Your Real Self With Your Audience with Melissa Radke Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World Building a StoryBrand: Clarify Your Message So Customers Will Listen The Expanse Book Series

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Samuel Arbesman is a complexity scientist and Scientist in Residence at Lux Capital. He is also a Senior Fellow of the Silicon Flatirons Center for Law, Technology, and Entrepreneurship at the University of Colorado and a Research Fellow of the Long Now Foundation. In addition to Overcomplicated, he is the author of The Half-Life of Facts. http://amzn.to/2iU3Mst Five Good Questions:   I view this book as a beautiful blend of technology and philosophy.  What is the difference between “complicated” and “complex” in your view?     What is “the kluge” and how is becoming an impactful part of our lives?      How is a top-down, physics-inspired approach to technology losing ground to a bottom-up, biology-inspired approach? What are some ways we can fight the increasing complication we see in technology?  What’s a T-shaped individual? Is it just part of human nature to seek band-aid solutions which add to the eventual complexity and frailty of our systems?

For better or worse, most of the computing systems that run much of our lives (whether invisibly or visibly) have become increasingly complex -- they're not fully engineered; they're almost grown. And with that we enter a brave new world of "biological" (as opposed to a more "physics") mindset applied to computing. It's more like evolution, horns and all. This isn't just abstract or backend-only stuff. Complex system design affects everything from datacenters and SaaS to word processors and cars, touching human lives in very tangible ways. So how do you solve problems in such systems? How do you even begin to understand "the system" in the first place? And is there anything out there yet that lets us test and verify the output of these systems? (Inquiring minds want to know!) All this and more in this episode of the a16z Podcast, a riff on the theme of "complicated" with complexity scientist Samuel Arbesman and author of the new book Overcomplicated. Also joining the conversation (with Sonal Chokshi) are a16z board partner Steven Sinofsky and research and deal team head Frank Chen. image: brewbooks / Flickr