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This week, Jason is joined by Banfield Pet Hospital Chief Medical Officer Dr. Alea Harrison for a conversation about the real economics of pet ownership, why preventive care can be one of the smartest financial decisions pet owners make, and how planning ahead can help avoid thousands of dollars in unexpected veterinary expenses. Dr. Harrison shares her journey from leaving the country to attend veterinary school in St. Kitts to becoming a practicing veterinarian and eventually helping guide clinical strategy for roughly 3,600 veterinarians across more than 1,000 Banfield hospitals nationwide. Dr. Harrison breaks down what people should actually budget for when bringing home a pet, including veterinary care, nutrition, grooming, training, boarding, and daycare—and why many of the biggest expenses are the ones owners rarely think about beforehand. She explains why choosing the right food should be based on a pet's individual health, breed, and lifestyle rather than marketing or social media trends, and reveals why taking a proactive approach to veterinary care can dramatically change both a pet's long-term health and the owner's finances. Jason and Dr. Harrison also dive into Banfield's Optimum Wellness Plans, why they were designed to make preventive veterinary care more accessible and predictable, and how they differ from traditional pet insurance. Dr. Harrison explains how bundling preventive services can save clients more than 30% compared to paying for each service individually, while plans can include comprehensive exams, vaccinations, diagnostic testing, unlimited office visits, and 24/7 Pet Chat access. She also explains why pet insurance and wellness plans can work together, with insurance focused on unexpected illnesses, injuries, and surgeries while wellness plans focus on routine preventive care. Plus, Dr. Harrison reveals some of the numbers that show just how expensive waiting can become. Heartworm prevention can cost around $25 per month, while treating heartworm disease can range from roughly $1,200 to $6,000 depending on the pet. She also shares that Banfield data shows 80% of dogs and 75% of cats have signs of dental disease by just one year old, explains how certain breeds can be predisposed to costly health problems, and breaks down why spaying and neutering can help prevent serious conditions and certain cancers in addition to controlling the pet population. Dr. Harrison also gets candid about the challenges of becoming a veterinarian, from the competitiveness and financial burden of veterinary school to building a career that can extend far beyond treating individual patients. She explains how her own definition of impact evolved from caring for pets one-on-one to influencing thousands of veterinarians and ultimately helping improve care on a much larger scale. Dr. Harrison reveals why creating predictability, staying proactive instead of reactive, and preparing for expenses before they become emergencies can make all the difference for pet owners. She also leaves Jason with her ultimate trading secret, a mantra she applies to business, family, and veterinary medicine: “If you stay ready, you don't have to get ready.” She reveals all this and so much more in another episode you can't afford to miss! Host: Jason Tartick Audio: John Gurney Video: Marc Colcer Guest: Dr. Alea Harrison Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rising AI costs are quietly eroding marketing's bottom line. Katrina Wong, Chief Marketing Officer at New Relic, has led seven successful exits and now factors AI spend directly into cost of goods sold. She breaks down the buy-versus-build decision for AI agents, explains why New Relic won't automate end-to-end campaigns yet, and shares how her team is orchestrating agents across marketing handoffs to control costs.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rising AI costs are quietly eroding marketing's bottom line. Katrina Wong, Chief Marketing Officer at New Relic, has led seven successful exits and now factors AI spend directly into cost of goods sold. She breaks down the buy-versus-build decision for AI agents, explains why New Relic won't automate end-to-end campaigns yet, and shares how her team is orchestrating agents across marketing handoffs to control costs.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

So much better than we expected! Natalie Grace in Lee Cronin’s The Mummy (2026) ★★★★ The first half of 2026 certainly made a statement in the horror genre. Reverberations will be felt across Hollywood as studios reassess what constitutes a blockbuster. The recent critical success of Sinners, Weapons, and The Substance appears to be bearing fruit. The results may have led to a diverse slate of offerings for 2026, and it is reflected in the wide array of horror offerings so far this year. If variety is your preference, then you have been in luck, so far. The unimaginable financial and critical success of Obsession and Backrooms, particularly given their low cost, have re-written the horror producer’s playbook, and will have a lasting impact for years to come. The Scariest Things evaluated what we’ve seen so far, and have come back with a report card of our favorites. The Mid Major – Large Indie Productions: It will be interesting to do an autopsy of 2026’s horror fare when we do our year end assessment. This year’s crop has been notably light on mid-major productions so far. The roaring successes we’ve seen thus far have been from the deep indie filmmakers. Backrooms, Undertone, Hokum, and Obsession. All original titles, and produced for less than $5 million. These are not the type of films you would typically predict would be box office hits. But, they outperformed any reasonable expectation, particularly startling for Backrooms and Obsession, which will have cinema economists trying to figure out the alchemy. The Major Studios: There were only a few major studio franchise sequels this year. All of them capable, but none of them superseding their source material. Scream 7 did very well at the box office, but it failed to make a big impression. Evil Dead Burn was a very violent, very intense outing that didn’t connect in the way its predecessors have. Scary Movie also did well on its $30 million budget, earning $210 million, its long layoff didn’t hurt its popularity, despite the derivative humor. 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple was a hit with critics (including our own Liz Williams) but it’s turn from zombies may have hurt it in the box office, as it probably will not make its budget back. The notable big comeback was Lee Cronin’s The Mummy, which gives horror fans hope that Universal has gotten their monsterverse back on track, and remembered how to deliver a vicious movie with a good story. The Festival Circuit: Unfortunately, we haven’t been able to get out to as many film festivals this year as we would have liked, but we still managed to review a lot of great small indie horror films. Our traditional rotation of SXSW, Overlook, Portland Horror, and Popcorn Frights all provided very interesting films from emerging filmmakers. Even the bigger festival this year were heavy on small indie productions, and there were a lot of good offerings. We didn’t discuss all of them in our Podcast, but you can review a lot of the movies we saw with links on the images below. There is an emerging trend of release schedules for many of the best independent horror films, relative to the festival circuit. Open at SXSW (Or sometimes Sundance), get some buzz, go to Overlook to validate the buzz, and then release in the early summer. It can be a big momentum builder. Last year it was The Ugly Stepsister (Oscar Nom), and Good Boy that were the big beneficiaries of that combination. This year it was Obsession, Hokum, and Leviticus. Sometimes Panic Fest will factor into the equation, depending on when runs relative to Overlook. Popcorn Frights still brought a massive catalogue for viewing, but this year was more reliant on reperatory films. Some of my favorite films this year were horror adjacent, and all of their streaming content was small indie productions. Our favorite local festival, The Portland Horror Film Festival had an unusually large amount of feature films, and the best part was that almost all of the directors participated in the festival. We were fortunate to get interviews with all of them. Check out our Podcasts for the interviews. It was a diverse group of films, and not a dud among them. What is Still Coming in 2026? Probably the most intriguing film still due out is a new take on Resident Evil by Zach Cregger, the director of Barbarian and Weapons. This is a major tonal shift for Sony. No more Mia Jovovic or Paul W.S. Anderson. Video game translations are usually dubious, and the franchise squandered its potential. It became more superhero and less horror. However, Sony is gambling that with the right creator, it might revitalize the legacy, and Cregger may inject real scares into this franchise for the first time since the original. We shall see. The trailer looks great. Other Mommy, which arrives on October 9, has some incredibly disturbing visuals. Jessica Chastain stars, and Rob Savage (Host) directs. This uncanny-valley movie came late to my radar and is intriguing. Later this August, the Insidious franchise is issuing Insidious: Out of the Further. Lin Shaye returns, Leigh Whannell writes this, and it has a banger trailer. This franchise has maintained some of the scariest PG-13 fare, but the sequels have been a gradual decline in quality. We’ll see how this goes. Beware Boiúna might give us the Anaconda movie we wish we got earlier this year, and wipe the slate clean from the Jack Black/Paul Rudd disappointment. It’s R-rated, and features reliable scream queen Jessica Rothe, along with Logan Marshall-Green and Kiana Madeira in the Amazon. The trailer impressed me with the snake’s monstrousness. Another fascinating man-vs-nature survival tale is Whalefall, a terrifying concept in which a scuba diver is in jeopardy of being consumed by a sperm whale if the giant squid the whale has snagged doesn’t kill him first. Clayface will attempt to bridge the superhero and horror genres, which is no easy feat. Will it have enough horror for horror fans, and will it have enough fealty to the Batman universe to appeal to the comic book fans? Mike Flanagan wrote it, and it promises real R-rated body horror, so it could be very interesting. Lastly, Robert Eggers’ period piece Werwulf is getting the full Eggers treatment, in monochrome and as moody as you could possibly want. Hopefully it will get the stink of the Wolf Man out of our popcorn. Just give me a great transformation scene, please. Keep an eye out for It Ends, a festival darling from 2025 which is finally getting a limited release this year. It is a brilliant, if melancholy purgatory metaphor. If you enjoyed Backrooms, you should check this film out if you are lucky enough to have it showing in a theater near you. Of course, some smaller films will come out of the shadows and inevitably make our end-of-the-top-10 lists, but this is what we know so far. The Podcast: The Best Horror Movies at the 2026 Halfway Mark: Episode 214 Recommendations from the First Half of 2026: Here are all the movies that we have ranked ★★★ or better, so far in 2026. The End of Oak Street (2026) ★★★★★ 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026) ★★★★ They Will Kill You (2026) ★★★★ Undertone (2026) ★★★★1/4 The Vampire Lestat (2026) Grind (2026) ★★★★ Ice Cream Man (2026) ★★★★ Send Help (2026) ★★★★1/2 Backrooms (2026) ★★★★ Obsession (2026) ★★★★ Evil Dead Burn (2026) ★★★ Big City Pizza (2026) ★★★★.5 Cat Cam (2026) ★★★1/2 Hokum (2026) ★★★★ Armageddon Road (2026) ★★★.5 Hungry (2026) ★★★ Break a Leg (2026) ★★★★1/2 Dracula: The Night Around Us (2026) ★★★★ Frogman Returns (2026) ★★★★ The Demonatrix (2026) ★★★ LandLord (2026) ★★★★ Leviticus (2026) ★★★★ Ready or Not 2: Here I Come (2026) ★★★.5 The Yeti (2026) ★★★★ Sitra Achra (2026) ★★★★ Parasomnia (2026) ★★★1/2 Thrash (2026) ★★★.5 Goody Goody (2026) ★★★★ Iron Lung (2026) ★★★★ American Dollhouse ★★★★ Buffet Infinity ★★★1/2 Faces of Death (2026) ★★★1/2 Pretty Lethal (2026) ★★★★ Friday the 69th (2026) ★★★ Ugly Cry (2026) ★★★★ Quince (2026) ★★★★ Cold Storage (2026) ★★★1/2 A Safe Distance (2026) ★★★1/2 Bagworm (2026) ★★★1/2 Bodycam (2026) ★★★ Marama (2026) ★★★★1/2 The Peril at Pincer Point (2026) ★★★ Dead Media (2026) ★★★.5 Affection (2026) ★★★1/2

Subscribe to Sarah Cascone's Newsletter to keep up with art and culture!!! Sarah Cascone is a widely known and highly respected art writer with a sharp, curious eye and the writing talent to bring her discoveries to life. She was part of the original team that launched ArtNet News in 2014, where she wrote or co-wrote nearly 6,000 articles. Her work has also appeared in The Art Newspaper, Art in America, Hyperallergic, Interview, and other publications. There are so many reasons to appreciate Sarah's work, but for me, it's the way she uncovers some of the best and most innovative art and culture found anywhere. Frankly, I was honored to have Sarah on the show. Her Instagram farewell post about leaving Artnet captures her feelings about this moment of change better than I could — and since we discuss it on the show, I wanted to share a bit of it here. In her post (@sarahecascone, May 3), Sarah described the past two weeks as unlike anything she'd experienced before, and noted that her last day at Artnet News was April 16. She wrote about feeling a complex mix of emotions — grief, sadness, anger, and resentment, but also relief, hope, and excitement for what's next. She spoke with pride about helping launch Artnet News into a trusted, authoritative voice in the art world almost overnight, and reflected warmly on the many colleagues — now close friends — she'd worked alongside since 2014. Sarah's experience has relevance for a lot of us these days, and I was fascinated to hear how she plans to move forward — with a mix of exploration and practical next steps. For someone as accomplished as Sarah, it was genuinely insightful to hear what's next. She already has her own newsletter — sign up here — or you can follow her brand-new Cultured Magazine column, The Overlook, where, as I mentioned, she delivers the gems she uncovers straight to you. Relevant Episode Links: https://sarahcascone.com/2026/06/why-is-kanye-west-at-art-basel-he-bankrolled-vanessa-beecrofts-new-film/ https://thegraymarket.substack.com/p/what-happened-inside-the-artsy-artnet 8.2.26

Hannah Lucinda Smith is a veteran foreign correspondent. Her new book Hinterlands explores whether hidden conflicts unfolding in little-noticed border areas might be shaping a new world order. In today's episode, she speaks with All Things Considered's Mary Louise Kelly about “overlooked” places caught between the Russian and Turkish spheres of influence and the West. They also discuss Smith's comparison between the political circumstances in Damascus in 2011 and Sarajevo in 1914 – and the dynamic nature of borders.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show's perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Why aren't you getting enough clients?If you're posting consistently, showing up, talking about your business, creating content, networking, and investing in marketing but still wondering where the clients are, this episode is for you.Because sometimes the problem isn't that you need more marketing.The problem is that your message isn't clear enough for the right people to recognize that you're the answer to the problem they're trying to solve.In this episode, Tracey Watts Cirino breaks down the messaging clarity problems she sees so many business owners struggling with and, honestly, the same kind of clarity work she continually evaluates in her own businesses.You'll discover:How to tell whether your message may be getting in the way of your marketingWhy people can like your content without understanding how to work with youThe difference between being specific and niching yourself into a boxWhy constantly changing your offer may actually be a messaging problemHow unclear messaging makes content, websites, sales conversations, and offers harderThe five questions every business owner should be able to answer clearlyWhy clarity isn't about having the perfect message; it's about making the right problem easier to recognizeHow a clearer message can help the right clients understand that you're the person they've been looking forIf you've been asking yourself, “Why am I not getting enough clients?”, don't automatically assume you need another marketing strategy.Start with the message underneath everything you're already doing.And if you know you need more clarity but aren't sure where to begin, check out the Messaging Clarity Starter Kit Tracey's practical starting point for turning what you know into a clear, usable business message.The Messaging Clarity Starter Kit™ is coming soon. I'm putting the finishing touches on it now, and I'll share the link here as soon as it's ready.Send us Fan MailTraceyWattsCirino.comTurn your Voice into Cash

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Dr. Josh Bear, a research professor specializing in community resilience and disaster response, shares insights into the complex human and community behaviors during emergencies. We explore how recovery can span years, the importance of tailored communication, and the role of simulation in improving disaster management.BIO: Dr. Joshua Behr is a research professor at the Virginia Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Center (VMASC). He conducts studies, performs modeling, and publishes insights on resilience, catastrophic events, recovery, evacuation and sheltering, and supply chain material & labor convergence. This entails leveraging natural systems data to model storms and flooding, built environment data to characterize the physical structures in our communities, and social-behavioral data related to population perceptions and behavioral response.Support the showOur premiere sponsor, Social News Desk, has an exclusive offer for PIO Podcast listeners. Head over to socialnewsdesk.com/pio to get three months free when a qualifying agency signs up.

What if I told you your biggest growth opportunity is hiding inside your agency? In this episode, I sit down with Rebecca Menefee of M3 to unpack how her team built Elevate, a dedicated small business division that grew from roughly $3.5 million to $11.5 million in revenue in 5 years.We break down how to stop overservicing small accounts, build a service model that actually scales, and create a system that allows clients to grow without outgrowing your agency. You'll also learn how technology and AI are changing client expectations, what it takes to build the right team for small business, and how an overlooked book of business can become a profitable growth engine for your agency.In this Episode, You Will LearnThe service mistake quietly destroying your small business margins.How M3 turned a $3.5M division into an $11.5M growth engine.The hidden opportunity inside the accounts most producers overlook.How to give small clients exactly what they need without overservicing them.The expectation trap that makes great service impossible to sustain.How to build a small business model your producers actually trust.The system that lets clients grow without outgrowing your agency.When keeping your small business book makes sense and when it's time to get out.What to look for when hiring producers who can thrive in a high-volume market.How AI is giving your clients a new way to challenge your advice.The question that can expose a client problem before it costs you the account.How community relationships can become a competitive advantage in small business.The mindset shift that can turn “small accounts” into some of your most valuable long-term relationships.Resources + LinksAccelerate your insurance sales - schedule a discovery call here FollowFollow Andy Neary on LinkedIn for more insurance sales strategies and high-performance insights.Learn more about Complete Game Consulting:https://completegameconsulting.comConnect with Rebecca: https://m3ins.com/person/rebecca-menefee/

Environmental journalist and author Anthea Batsakis joins The Sustainable Hour to explore Australia's extraordinary world of overlooked wildlife.

Travel Writer Fleur Bainger was in Bali recently and joined Philip Clark and listeners to Nightlife to reveal just what is on offer, and why some regions are not so well known.

What separates the employees who remain in the same position for years from the people who seem to rise quickly?Is it talent? Education? Connections? Luck?Sometimes those things can certainly play a role.But in my experience, the people who get promoted quickly usually combine several important qualities. They produce strong results, they solve problems, they demonstrate leadership before they receive the title and they communicate their value.Let's talk about what worked for me!

Jack Torrance busca redención y paz al aceptar el puesto de cuidador invernal en el aislado Hotel Overlook, mudándose con su esposa Wendy y su hijo Danny. Sin embargo, el edificio alberga fuerzas malévolas que devoran la mente de sus huéspedes. Danny posee «el resplandor», una habilidad psíquica que le permite ver el tenebroso pasado del lugar y anticipar su sangriento destino. A medida que la nieve los enclaustra y la locura de Jack aflora, manipulada por los fantasmas del hotel, la estancia se transforma en un claustrofóbico laberinto donde la supervivencia dependerá de... Y tendrás que leértelo. Esto es El Resplandor de Stephen King. Para comprar mi último libro, Señora de los Caídos: https://www.amazon.es/Se%C3%B1ora-los-ca%C3%ADdos-Precuela-Atlas-ebook/dp/B0G3RTLK82 ¿Estás buscando un taller de terror verdadero? ÚNETE a la Academia Oscura: https://alvaroaparicio.net/taller-literario/ Cinco años metiéndole hachazos a nuestros protagonistas ☄️ Y si este programa te ha gustado: comenta, dale a me gusta, compártelo. Ayúdanos a llegar a más gente. Esto sólo puede existir si estáis al otro lado ☄️ APÓYANOS EN: ☄ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/vuelodelcometa ☄ iVoox: https://www.ivoox.com/support/1049191 ☄ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vuelodelcometa TELEGRAM: ☄ Telegram (canal de difusión): https://t.me/canalvuelodelcometa ☄ Telegram (chat grupal): https://t.me/vuelodelcometacomunidad REDES SOCIALES: ☄ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vuelodelcometa ☄ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Vuelodelcometa ☄ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/vuelodelcometa.bsky.social ☄ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@vuelodelcometa ☄ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Vuelodelcometa WEB: ☄ Web: alvaroaparicio.net FANTARQUÍA, jornada de fantasía peligrosa: ☄ Necesitamos toda la ayuda posible para que el MUNDO conozca la locura que estamos organizando en Valencia, ¿nos echas una mano? www.fantarquia.es Si quieres contactar con nosotros para una promoción, no dudes en ponerte en contacto a través de: vuelodelcometapodcast@gmail.com Y si quieres apoyar este y otros proyectos relacionados, puedes acudir a https://www.patreon.com/vuelodelcometa o a través del sistema de mecenazgo en iVoox. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

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Send us Fan MailCould your fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, hormone symptoms, or low energy actually be connected to your digestive system?In this episode, I sit down with functional nutritionist Erin Harner RD to explore why so many women get stuck managing digestive symptoms instead of actually healing their gut. We discuss why eliminating foods often provides temporary relief but can reduce microbiome diversity over time, how digestion affects nearly every system in the body, and why healthy foods like fiber sometimes make people feel worse before they're ready for them. Erin shares her practical framework for restoring digestive health instead of endless restriction. We also discuss the importance of the nervous system, the migrating motor complex, meal timing, and when gut testing is—and isn't—actually helpful. Whether you're dealing with bloating, constipation, IBS, food sensitivities, or seemingly unrelated symptoms like poor sleep, mood changes, or fatigue, this conversation will help you better understand why your body is reacting the way it is—and what you can do to support true healing.In this episode we discuss: Why gut problems can show up as fatigue, anxiety, brain fog, skin issues, and joint pain  The difference between symptom management and true gut healing  Why eliminating foods isn't always the answer  The "heal before ideal" approach to digestion  Erin's three-step framework for restoring gut health  Why gut rhythm and the migrating motor complex matter  Common healthy habits that can actually backfire  When gut testing is useful—and when it's not  One simple habit you can start today to improve digestionYou can Find Erin Harner and her free class hereFind Erin on Instagram hereAnd on YouTube hereSupport the show_____________________________________________________________

Send us Fan MailHousing can feel like the one problem no small community can solve, especially when the town is growing, prices are climbing, and every public meeting feels personal. We sit down with Tiffany Watson, executive director of Gilmer County Family Connection in Ellijay, Georgia, to unpack how a local coalition took on workforce housing and stayed the course long enough to see 50 new apartments become real homes.Tiffany walks us through the play-by-play: the steady drumbeat of calls from families who cannot find a long-term rental, the way short-term rentals reshaped the local housing stock, and the “everyone knows everyone” dynamics that make change feel risky. We get specific about what worked including building a cross-sector stakeholder table, applying to the University of Georgia's Georgia Initiative for Community Housing (GICH), using a housing study and community survey to ground the work in data, and choosing language like “workforce housing” to reduce stigma and keep the conversation focused on local needs.You'll also hear the hard parts leaders rarely say out loud: getting shouted down at zoning meetings, facing misinformation, and deciding whether the stress is worth it. Tiffany shares what kept her going, how they educated the public with simple Q&A materials and civic group talks, and what success looks like now that the Overlook at Ellijay is opening with a leasing process built to follow fair housing rules while serving the local workforce.If you care about housing affordability, rural community development, coalition leadership, and practical strategies that actually move the needle, this one is for you. Subscribe, share this with a fellow community leader, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway so more people can find the show.Tiffany Watson – BioTiffany Watson has deep roots in Ellijay, Georgia, and proudly calls the community home. She graduated from Gilmer High School and went on to earn her Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Reinhardt University in 2002, graduating Cum Laude.Tiffany serves as the Executive Director of Gilmer County Family Connection, where she works alongside community partners to support children and families across Gilmer County. Her work focuses on bringing people together, strengthening local resources, and helping families access the support they need. She is also involved in regional initiatives, including Building a Region of Resilience (BRR), supporting efforts that promote stability and resilience across the community.In addition to her nonprofit leadership, Tiffany has served in various community and service roles. She became Treasurer of the Present Hope Ministry Board in 2014, supporting efforts that provide education and food to children in Haiti. Tiffany served as Board Chair of the Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce in 2023 and as Chair of the Georgia Apple Festival in 2024. She presently serves on the Gilmer County Department of Family and Children's Services Board and has been actively involved in the Gilmer Initiative for Community Housing (GICH), where she serves as Chair, helping lead local efforts to expand housing opportunities and strengthen community development.Tiffany considers her most important role to be that of a mother to her three sons. Her child's health challenges led her to advocate for families of medically complex children, sharing a parent's perspective at medical conferences and legislative meetings to highlight the impact of childhood illness on families.Get in touch with Tiffnay: gilmerfc@outlook.com Like what you heard? Please like and share wherever you get your podcasts!Connect with Ann: Community Evaluation Solutions  How Ann  can help:·        Support the evaluation capacity of your coalition or community-based organization.·        Help you create a strategic plan that doesn't stress you and your group out, doesn't take all year to design, and is actionable.·        Engage your group in equitable discussions about difficult conversations.·        Facilitate a workshop to plan for action and get your group moving.·        Create a workshop that energizes and excites your group for action.·        Speak at your conference or event.Have a question or want to know more? Book a call with Ann .Be sure and check out our updated resource page! Let us know what was helpful.   Music by Zach Price: Zachpricet@gmail.com

The TMG Hospitality Trailblazers welcomes the latest addition to the series, Kim Wootteon, Sr. VP of Commercial Strategy at Kampgrounds of America, Inc. to discuss the outdoor hospitality landscape and how artificial intelligence and technology are playing a key role in connecting different generations of travelers to the KOA vast portfolio of properties. Ryan Embree: Welcome to Suite Spot, where hoteliers check in and we check out what’s trending in hotel marketing. I’m your host, Ryan Embree. Hello, everyone. Welcome to another episode of The Suite Spot. This is your co-host, Ryan Embry. Cassady Quintana: And I’m your co-host, Cassady Quintana. Ryan Embree: We’re excited to have you here with us for another edition of our TMG Hospitality Trailblazers series. We’ve been running this series for quite a while, paving those management companies, individuals that are paving a way into the future for hospitality, which feels like is changing on a weekly basis. I’ve been really looking forward to this episode. A familiar face and voice with us. It’s the first time you’re joining us virtually. Kim Wootteon, Senior Vice President, Commercial Strategies at Kampgrounds of America. Kim, thank you so much for joining us back on The Suite Spot. Kim Wootteon: Yes, it’s great to see you both. Thanks for having me today. Ryan Embree: Yeah, we’re gonna have a super fun conversation. You have an incredible brand. We can’t wait to jump in. But before we start talking about Kampgrounds of America and KOA, I wanna start because we missed it when we were in Arlington at the Digital Transformation Summit of getting a little bit about your hospitality background and journey that led you to such a cool position at KOA. Kim Wootteon: My kind of career path has been quite interesting. It’s really led to the role I have today. So the first 12 years of my career was spent in retail. And for all of you millennials, I started with PacSun. I was an OG, skate and surf lifestyle fanatic. And I worked in retail for 12 years and really learned operations, marketing, and quite frankly, leadership. PacSun was a really great people-centric company. And it’s really where I got my foundation for leadership and my drive for results. And then I transitioned for retail into the more traditional hospitality sector and worked for four years with Marshall Hotels and Resorts, leading sales, marketing, and diving into revenue management. And then was recruited by a company called Bluewater Development, who was really pioneers within the outdoor hospitality industry and very traditional owners in the indoor hospitality industry. So great experience. I was introduced to KOA with them and the entire glamping and camping sector of hospitality, which was super exciting. And then also got to work with some really great brands such as Marriott and Hilton and IHG and independent properties, independent campgrounds. It was quite an eclectic mix of properties, that I got to support in sales, marketing, and revenue. And I joined KOA about five years ago, leading marketing at the local level. And in 2022, we established the commercial strategy team at KOA, and, I now oversee revenue management, local marketing or field marketing, retail, distribution, and sales across the entire KOA portfolio, both our owned assets and our franchise locations, and support for KOA, Inc. as well. Ryan Embree: So this is why I love this question so much, because we get such an eclectic melting pot of backgrounds of hospitality professionals, maybe starting in retail. I hear F&B a lot recently. And then you go from the brands, you go, outdoor hospitality, and you get this big melting pot, and it kinda defines who you are as an industry professional, but also gives you, I think, an appreciation of some of those other places that you’ve been or even properties which can span from the giant resorts that we’ve seen all the way to, maybe it is a campsite where it’s a lot more local and kinda community and, and tight-knit feeling. Kim Wootteon: Absolutely. Absolutely. I’ve enjoyed my journey. It allows me to bring perspective to the work we do every day that is unique. And we’ve done a really great job at KOA of hiring a team of leaders and a team of people, in the field with really diverse backgrounds, which I think is a great compliment to the diversity across our portfolio. Cassady Quintana: Yeah, I think it’s interesting because you talk about this new team that you guys have created at KOA and the things that you’re developing and introducing into this outdoor hospitality. But for our listeners who may not know too much about KOA, we have a lot of hotel listeners. So if you can just give us a little bit of background about the brand and how it’s found its way to becoming one of the number one outdoor hospitality leaders. Kim Wootteon: So KOA was founded in 1962 by Dave Drumm in Billings, Montana. He saw this surge of travelers heading to the world’s fair in Seattle, and he opened the Billings Campgrounds, on his property along the Yellowstone River. And today, Kampgrounds of America is the largest system of privately owned campgrounds across the US and Canada with over 500 locations. We have 50 locations that are owned and operated by KOA, and 450 plus locations that are franchised. It’s a really interesting segment or vertical within the hospitality industry. Incredibly diverse portfolio, incredibly diverse guests. And we’re really fortunate to be the leader within this segment of the industry. Ryan Embree: And we mentioned at the top of this episode, this is our TMG Hospitality Trailblazer series. Now, I don’t think there is a much more fitting brand than KOA as far as being a trailblazer when you, when you think about that term, but I’ve been surprised to learn from getting to know you and the KOA brand of the different modern way that we kind of talk about trailblazers in our industry. And so, Kim, you and your team have been doing some incredible work. We’re gonna mention it in this episode, but what do you think makes the Kampgrounds of America brand a true embodiment of trailblazers and trailblazing in our industry right now? Kim Wootteon: It starts really with our vision at KOA. And our vision is to be the world leader in defining and advancing the business and experience of outdoor hospitality. And that’s been a focus for our company for years. We have taken a really unique approach to, I’d say, the traditional hospitality industry. We understand camping, we understand hospitality, and we are really committed to being the leader within not just the outdoor hospitality space, but the overall hospitality space in general. And it really starts with knowing our guest. And we are fortunate. We have tons of first-party guest data. We have years and years of history. And we’re known in our segment of the industry for the research we do to really better understand our guest and how our guest changes and what they expect. So it’s a really unique advantage. And the research we provide is not just for KOA and our franchisees, but it’s for the entire industry. And trailblazing shows up in a variety of ways, almost every decision that we make as a brand. So from the guest experience standpoint, we’re launching a new koa.com website that’s really powered by AI and focused on personalization and trip planning and flexible cancellation policies and the guest’s ability to manage reservations. So some of the more traditional things that you would see in the hospitality industry, but with some unique features that are custom to how guests like to camp. From an organizational structure standpoint, we have a commercial strategy team, which we really are the only one in the industry that has a full commercial strategy arm. And we have an AI team. We built our AI department at the beginning of this year, and that team continues to grow and really focus both internally and externally on how we can use AI to enhance the employee experience and the guest experience. And then within outdoor hospitality, technology has kind of always been a little bit of an opportunity. We don’t necessarily follow some of the mainstream tech choices that you see in indoor hospitality. So our focus has really been how do we align with what works well within indoor hospitality? We’ve been exploring OTA integrations and an RMS integration and enhanced text messaging capabilities and housekeeping modules to help operations be more efficient. It’s about really how can we be the first in the outdoor space to align most closely with what works in indoor hospitality, and then try to address the points of friction where we can that are really unique to outdoor hospitality. Cassady Quintana: I love that you mentioned this balance of outdoor hospitality and what that means to people, but also finding those opportunities for technology because that is the trend these days, right? Is AI this, AI that, and how can we bring in that technology? And we know that KOA has built such a recognizable brand in outdoor hospitality. So how do you guys find that you’re balancing and maintaining what Dave built back in the ’60s, that trusted legacy of what KOA is with continuing to try and attract a younger generation or maybe people that have never been camping before? Kim Wootteon: It is a really fine balance that is not easy. We truly work at it every day and we’re really, really fortunate to have such a legacy brand and such a trusted brand. And so it’s really this balance of how do we stay rooted in our core values and our mission with connecting people to the outdoors and each other while meeting guest expectations for who the camper is today? And so, we see participation in camping across all generations, which is really fascinating. In 2025, participation among adults, 65 or older, reached its highest level in eight years. So we’re seeing this rebound in the boomer population. 25% of all new campers in 2025 were boomers. And at the same time, younger generations, particularly millennials, continue to make camping a really meaningful share of their leisure travel. So it’s this ongoing challenge of how do we attract and retain campers? It’s the same challenge everybody has in our industry. And then keeping existing campers and getting new ones to come back. It’s really that frequency question. We’ve seen some shifts in frequency over the past several years. Our more legacy campers used to take two, three, four trips a year. And we’re seeing that frequency diminish slightly. New campers come and experience it. And maybe don’t, maybe don’t camp again in the same year. It may take one camping trip a year. So that’s a unique challenge our industry is navigating. But we do a lot of research to understand what inspires each generation to camp, and we work really hard to deliver memorable experiences to keep them coming back. But I think the thing that is consistent across all generations and what really matters most to campers, whether they’re new or they’re legacy campers, there’s some core foundational items that we really pride ourselves in across the KOA system. So safety and security is one, cleanliness and quality. We have a really rigorous quality assurance program, and we visit every single campground every single year to ensure each campground is meeting quality assurance standards. And we’re okay to say goodbye to those campgrounds that maybe aren’t meeting our standards. Campers are looking for some self-guided recreation. So if they want to be in the outdoors and really utilize their time as they see fit, the amenities and the recreation continue to play a critical role in that decision-making process. Pet friendliness is really critical and so many people in outdoors love to camp with their pets. And so it’s vital that all of our properties be really pet-friendly. And we have pet-friendly accommodations, pet walks, and camp canine parks. Pets are, are really an extension of our guest base, truly. And then basics like clean laundry, clean restroom facilities, clean laundry facilities, all the essentials that are needed for a great camping experience. Ryan Embree: You definitely have the advantage of a memorable experience on your end, right? I think that has been the knock on the indoor hospitality space, is that sometimes it’s your hotel stay or experience there might not be the most memorable part of a trip versus camping feels like something, if done right, and the quality is there, that is a memory that’s not just gonna stick with you for a year that you might just tell a couple people about, but maybe decades. Maybe it becomes a family tradition, and I’m sure you have some incredible stories to share there. But as I mentioned at the top of this episode, Kim, we had the pleasure of meeting you in Arlington, Texas at the Digital Transformation Summit and Hospitality and Hotels. And again, from what I knew about Kampgrounds of America then and what I know now, it was like kind of one of those spaces where I was like, “Well, I wonder, I wonder what KOA is doing in this space.” And then I got to hear your keynote and I was blown away. But it was also one of the most fascinating conversations I had at that event because of the relationship with technology where some of your guests might be looking for an escape from that technology while others kind of see it as this is the baseline and maybe WiFi isn’t a tech- technology to them. Maybe that’s just a standard for them. So it’s so interesting. It’s fascinating. I’m sure it’s that balance what you’re talking about, Kim, but you also have to balance between the guest and you also have 450 franchisees out there, right? And you’re an owner yourself of 50 properties. So I wanna get into both of those kinda spectrums. One is, what are you seeing the guests, their relationship with technology when it comes to KOA? And then maybe you can speak to the owner side of it, of are you hearing owners wanting to implement more technology or are they kind of resisting that when you’re saying, “Hey, let’s start to look at these new kind of maybe fancy technological updates.” I know there’s a packed question there, so. Kim Wootteon: Yeah, no. And lots to unpack within that question. So let’s start with the guest first and really the unique expectations that come from our campers. And while historically, camping has been a way of a form of leisure travel where you can kind of disconnect from everything that’s going on in daily life and really spend time in the outdoors, nearly half of all campers, about 47% site wifi as very important. So we have learned over the years that wifi is a utility. It is not an amenity anymore. It is a price of admission expectation for campers. Technology and remote work is still shaping camping behavior. And then Gen Z is the most likely to work while camping. So, we cater our experiences to every generation. And so Wi-Fi becomes a critical, critical component. While we’ve seen a slight decline in work camping, with people going back to the office and those just individual changes, it’s still really important. And it, what’s really unique is new campers, and again, kind of new campers, 25% of all new campers last year were boomers. So when we think about new campers, they are more likely than experienced campers to prioritize connectivity. So about 50% of new campers versus 43% of experienced campers. So access to technology directly influences length of stay and the experience. So we have focused heavily on tech and not just wifi at the campground, but how technology is used throughout the guest journey. Have we made it really easy for them to book and find the campground that meets their experience expectations? What’s the communication with the guests look like pre and post, or pre-during, quite honestly, and posts say through text messaging or, or other forms of technology? How easy can they find their site? Just all of those simple things where tech is a really great way to create efficiencies in operations, still have really, really connected touchpoints, relationship-wise, because I think that is, one of the most critical pieces of outdoor hospitality is the relationship our owners build with their campers. And then can they connect while they’re on site? And for those who don’t want to connect and really wanna disconnect during their stay, have we effectively marketed those sites that are best for them to stay in? Have we created connectivity zones where if they do choose to connect, there’s a place on the campground that is best for that, and the rest of the park could be more of a disconnection zone. So really thinking about how a camper is using the space. On the flip side, our owners, this has been an interesting challenge and journey. Just like our campers, our owners are incredibly diverse as well. We’re really blessed. And I think this kind of lends to the success of our legacy brand. We have legacy owners within the KOA brand. We have franchisees that have been in the system for 50 and 60 years. They’ve been here since the beginning, and that ownership has passed down through generations, which is really rare to find across our industry today. We have a lot of individual owner operators that, they gave up their careers as nurses and as architects, and they follow their passion for the outdoors, and they built and own, decide to buy a campground and and be entrepreneurs. And then we have a lot of investors coming into our space, that are diversifying their portfolio. They have hotels, like that public storage and outdoor hospitality is just a natural transition in their portfolio diversification. So the diversity amongst our owners is a unique challenge when it comes to technology. And then across multiple, age demographics as well. So from a wifi standpoint, we make it a requirement. It is now part of our quality assurance. We incentivize our owners to deliver really great wifi. We have a wifi royalty incentive program, and they can receive reduced royalties for a select period of time if their wifi meets certain standards. We believe it’s that important to the guest experience. And then really from tech adoption, I think that’s where we see some of the larger pieces of friction as our industry evolves and we’re constantly trying to balance the expectations of the guests with the needs of our owners and operators. Things like a couple years ago, we were getting ready to launch online reservation management. Okay, I can, I can book, I can change, I can cancel my reservation all on my phone through the app or otherwise. And then was faced with quite a bit of resistance because it was different and it was new and it took some of the control out of the hands of the owner. And so different components of that have kind of made it out to the public, and then there are some key components that have not quite made it out yet. So it’s really that balance of how do we meet guest expectations and owner expectations? But at the end of the day, we do have the responsibility to ensure our brand stays profitable and our owners are profitable. And so sometimes we do have to make those decisions that may not be as favorable to our owners, but are truly the best decision for the business. And it comes down a lot to training and education and really making sure they understand. So we have a great learning and development team, great communications team, a great project team that really ensures all of these initiatives come to fruition in the way they need to be successful. Ryan Embree: Well, and you also have, like you said, 50 properties that you own and manage, which I’m sure is a great kind of sandbox that you can play before you roll something out across the entire brand. But to put this in perspective for our listeners, you just mentioned that maybe there was some resistance to the online bookings that you were talking about, all the way to the owner that you were talking to me. I had to bring this up again, that there was drones bringing firewood to campsites at your property, right? So, I mean, that is the spectrum that you’re talking about. And I think that also is on the guest side. And that’s why probably, you and your team do such a great job of keeping your ear to the ground with these guests and constantly staying. I thought it was a fascinating stat that you talked about, Kim, where you’re saying that the first time campers are expecting more tech than maybe your returning campers or campers that have done that before. And I think that is a, it’s a telling statistic of, “Hey, we’re gonna try this for the first time. We’re gonna go camping.” And they’re coming to the camping site and being like, “All right, well, where’s the plugs and where’s the, the wifi and all that stuff?” Versus the campers that have been there have been like, “Oh, you, you’re camping. What are you talking about?” So interesting. Kim Wootteon: It’s a fun challenge. Cassady Quintana: I’m glad you mentioned that because when I think about it from a marketing perspective, you’ve talked about the different types of guests. You also have diverse owners, but you have diverse guests. When you think about hotels in the hotel industry, a lot of them have their niche and what they expect their demographic to look like when they come visit them. And so they can kind of cater that marketing a little bit better. But you have people ranging from children all the way up until boomers, and so they’re all expecting something different and they all want it to be exactly what they want. So when I think about it, I’m Gen Z, and this outdoor hospitality thing has really started to become a big thing for us. Like, whether it is because we wanna fully disconnect everything is too technologically advanced now, or I want a little bit of the best of both worlds. I wanna feel like I’m in nature, but also I can check my Instagram later if I really need to. So when you guys think about that from a marketing perspective, what do you think is driving that Gen Z interest, but also how do you develop a marketing strategy so that you can connect with those new campers and that, that younger generation? Kim Wootteon: Oh, my gosh. It’s a nonstop kind of everyday challenge that our teams work through at both the national level. How do we really connect the brand to people? I mean it’s so much of the success of our brand, and really camping and outdoor hospitality in general is built off of some, like, this emotional connection to nature and this desire to be outdoors. And how do we be part of that journey? And how can we be a catalyst to creating that experience for people, whether it’s their hundredth time camping or their first time camping? And there’s so many different tactics and strategies, within the marketing space that are available to us now. And it’s constantly evaluated with AI. We are traditionally rooted in SEO, and now we’ve got GEO to adapt to. But the Gen Z population within our camper mix is about 13% of all of our campers, as of 2025, and had been up to about 25% of our camper mix in 2022. So a really significant portion of all of those people that are participating in camping are in that Gen Z demographic. And it really comes down to doing a lot of research and understanding, what motivates people to connect to a brand, what’s important to them, whether it’s sustainability or looking at the health benefits from being outdoors, whether it’s the thrill of trying something new and really adventure-seeking, whether it’s we camped with our parents as kids, and we wanna try it again as adults. And the value proposition for, especially Gen Z is not to that point in life where you’re fully invested and you have a ton of disposable income. And so camping has always been a really affordable way to travel and leisure travel and experience and see things. So it’s this balance of how do we connect with each generation on the right channel? Social media plays a really critical role in our marketing strategy, having a presence across multiple platforms, Facebook, which tends to cater to a little bit more of our Gen X and baby boomer population, TikTok, Instagram, other channels for Gen Z. So social media plays a really key role, and we’ve seen a huge insurgence of social media conversions in our marketing strategy over the past several years. And then the technology piece of some of our generations like to pick up the phone and call and ask questions about their stay. And then others really just wanna be 100% booked online, make all of their change, and make all of their choices without any human connectivity. So finding that balance. But the, the Gen Z demographic is really fascinating. And I love watching how they use campgrounds. We see a lot of Gen Zers use campgrounds as that hub for all of their outdoor adventures, really wanting to spend time in nature and are utilizing a campground to facilitate that experience. Ryan Embree: This question is certainly resonating with me. I’m a little bit older millennial. I have a two and a five-year-old. And I remember camping as a kid. I wanna take my kids, but I also do not want to just maybe stay in a tent and not have any sort of. So, I want, I want that, that nice little balance of, yes, we are camping, but we might be going into a nice air-conditioned cabin or lodge, and we might be able to still watch a little TV. But I think it’s fascinating what we’re talking about, because that’s exactly it. And Gen Z, they’re great storytellers. Let me tell you about marketing. They’ll do most of your marketing for you if you put them in the right position, especially on Instagram and TikTok. Kim Wootteon: I’m really fortunate on my team. We have a really diverse team as well. And I have, I have kind of boomers and I have a ton of Gen Zers on my team. And so it’s great just to watch those generations meld and figure out how we, how we best connect to our owners and our audience. We spend a lot of time in the outdoors just as a team, when we have meetings and stuff like that. And I just love what comes from it. And then we take those best practices and really implement them with our guests because it’s, it’s the same. We all camp. Most of us in our team, we love spending time in the outdoors. So it’s like what’s gonna be attractive to us? We are our own demographics, right? Ryan Embree: There you go. Well, I wanna shift gears and congratulate you and your team, the entire KOA team, recognized as one of the top 50 most profitable franchises by Franchisee Business Review. What do you think Kim, I mean, obviously, when we talk about franchises and we look at the ROI, but I think there’s probably a different type of reward that comes with having a KOA franchise, being obviously we look for that, that financial one, but also from kinda to build something meaningful. You talked about the legacy of some of your franchisees and that being a family business. We’ve talked about the close connection and memories that you get from camping. Well, first of all, congratulations, but what do you think you and your team did to kinda make that list? Kim Wootteon: Thank you. We’re really, really proud of this recognition. And I think it speaks to just the uniqueness of the brand. So we have a unique mix of brand standards and entrepreneurial spirit. KOA is a franchisor unlike no other, you know? And I’ve worked with a lot of the big franchisors, especially in our industry. I’ve worked with the Marriott brand and Hilton and IHG and Jellystone and Sun Outdoors. But what I think I love most about KOA, which makes it such an attractive business opportunity, is, we’re hyper-focused on quality. We’re hyper-focused on our brand position consistency. We have three brand positions within the KOA brand. We have the KOA journey, the KOA Holiday, and the KOA Resort to really help campers identify and connect with the experience they’re looking for. But what I love the most about our franchise that is different from a lot of others is that each location is truly unique to space and place, which fuels the creativity and the pride of our owners. So there are certain things that you will find very standard across the KOA portfolio, and there, there’s an expectation campers have with KOA, but every single location is unique. And that’s what makes the system of campgrounds truly special. You’re not gonna get the same overall experience at any two locations. And our owners take an immense amount of pride in understanding the market that they’re in, understanding their campers, and building an experience that drives them to come back and stay with the KOA brand and book again, and at the same time, is quite profitable. So that unique blend of uniqueness and standards is what really sets us apart. And I will say to you, I remember this, if I didn’t shout out just the incredible support that KOA offers its franchisees. Again, I’ve kind of worked with many franchisors, but the support that KOA offers is quite unique. I’m very, very proud to be part of that. We have an amazing field operations team, franchise operations team. We have a team of just passionate, dedicated franchise business coaches that are working with our owners every single day to help them truly grow their business and optimize their investment in the KOA brand and then their campground. We have a whole coaching team within commercial strategy focused on marketing and revenue, and how to maximize revenue and optimize profitability. And then multiple other departments across the organization that really, their customer is the franchisee. And so I think this is a really adequate representation of the hard work our team puts in to support our owners on a daily basis. Ryan Embree: Yeah. I mean, with a, such a complex ecosystem that we kind of talked about throughout this episode, it’s a true testament to the work you and your team are putting in to be recognized. So again, congratulations to you and your team on that. We’re gonna shift gears. This is the rapid fire portion of our episode. I love doing this and I was looking forward to your portfolio specifically. You’re no stranger to travel, Kim, you’ve already mentioned. So we’re gonna get to list a series or a series of questions to get to know you and the KOA portfolio a little bit better. So let’s start with favorite view at one of your properties. Kim Wootteon: Yeah. So, and just for the record, so I have been to well over 100, almost 200 KOAs across our systems. I’ve been really fortunate to see a lot of our portfolio with some amazing, amazing properties and experiences. But I was just recently at the campground in Fredericksburg, Texas, which is under construction. We are building it and it’ll be introduced to the KOA system this fall. But the view from The Overlook, which is sort of our main building in the back part of the campground with all of our food and beverage and our meeting space and our pool and our lazy river, the view is absolutely spectacular overlooking the entire campground. The sunsets are great, and it was just, it was a really magical moment. Cassady Quintana: Awesome. Ryan, write that down. We gotta take a look at when that one opens up. Ryan Embree: Yeah, for sure. Kim Wootteon: You’ve gotta come experience it. And, and Ryan, we do have some amazing glamping accommodations, so you’ll get all of the amenities of home and a really cool outdoor setting. Ryan Embree: Love it. Best both worlds, for sure. Cassady Quintana: All right, Kim, favorite fun fact about one of your properties? Kim Wootteon: Oh my gosh. There’s so many options because we have such a diverse portfolio. But one of the things we learned as we were prepping for America 250 and just kind of learning our history is the Mystic KOA campground in Connecticut has a house on property that wasn’t built in the United States. It actually existed before the United States existed. It was brought over as settlers have founded that area. And it’s still standing on our campground today. And there’s a lot of history with that property. Ryan Embree: So it’s one of my favorite questions to ask, just because you get to learn these, these stories that you would have no idea about. Very, very cool. What about favorite guest experience or amenities at one of your properties, Kim? Kim Wootteon: So, the Mount Rushmore KOA Resort at Palmer Gulch has a rodeo, like a full-on rodeo. So that’s a crazy thing to experience. The campground in South Padre Island is right near SpaceX, and we just built these beautiful, RV sites, along this peninsula on the water, so you can see the SpaceX launches. And then there’s simple things like blueberry picking in covert and just amazing hiking near some of our National Park properties. Cassady Quintana: Awesome. Something for everybody. There’s something for everybody at every different property. Yeah. So kind of with that in mind, what’s one of your favorite locations of your properties? Kim Wootteon: So it’s funny. So I am a camper myself and I love to spend time outdoors. And I have kind of this unique mix of properties that I love to visit because, every time I camp, I look for a different experience. So I love, like, Lake Placid, KOA, it’s just that, like, quintessential camping experience, really, really wooded and nature-driven. If I’m looking for just incredible beauty with really, really amiditized recreation, I love the Astoria KOA on the Oregon Coast. If I want a tropical resort retreat, I go to Sugarloaf KOA or Fort Myers KOA. So it’s just, it’s. I don’t know. I can’t pick one. I love too many of them, which is my problem and why I’m always on the road and traveling. . Cassady Quintana: It’s a good problem to have. Kim Wootteon: Exactly. I know, right? Ryan Embree: That’s what I was gonna say. . Well, we appreciate you playing along with us. As we wrap up today, we always have kind of a tradition to, especially, with some of our industry leaders that we get the opportunity to speak to multiple times. You teased back in March, you had working on that revamped website that we talked about you formed a new AI team. What’s the status of those projects? And then maybe just looking into the future, what’s your vision for, for KOA as we wrap. Can’t believe I’m saying this. Wrap up 2026 and go into 2027. Kim Wootteon: Oh, my gosh. Yes. We, we are really hyper-focused on 2027 right now as a leadership team, which is crazy. I’m like, we’re all happy through 2026. But yeah, we ha – we’ve had a ton of really large projects this year as a brand, and really in, in that vein of trying to modernize our brand to meet the guest expectation, the owner expectations, and stay that, brand of choice. Both of our projects, the development of our AR team and the rebuild, redesign, and launch of our new website, as well as campground landing pages and a new content management system are going incredibly well. We are on track to launch in Q4 with a slew of continued enhancements throughout 2027. A lot of really AI-focused efforts for koa.com, specifically in trip planning and just communication on a site, as well as personalization. We know that that’s so important. How does a guest land on the site and how is everything really customized and tailored to what they’re looking for and what their needs are and how they’ve came to before? So those two teams have been really, really critical in, in the rollout of this project. And selfishly for me, the AI team does a, a lot of work with our internal teams, and how do we impl – improve the employee experience? So the work they’ve been doing just, I mean, so many efficiencies for my role and so many other roles across the organization around really quick access to data within our KOA ecosystem. Like every bit of data I could ever want to access is available through our AI platform. I am able to ask questions quickly, research things quicker, and really get to an end result, which makes the analysis of our business so much easier in identifying trends and opportunities. So those two pieces are just really game changers, not only for our brand, but in the industry right now. And 2077 is stacking up to be a pretty, pretty insane year as well, with just really double down focusing on how do we continue to attract guests, retain guests, really strong focus on that short-term leisure RV camper, and kind of that mash of how do we take all of our legacy campers and all of these new campers and really just exceed expectations to grow the business next year. Ryan Embree: Wel like I said, a true embodiment, a brand that is truly trailblazing in hospitality. So wish you luck with all of those projects. We’ll have to keep a close eye on which campgrounds we’ll do an onsite. I still haven’t given up on that dream of doing – Kim Wootteon: No, we’re, we’re gonna get you outdoors, Ryan. Ryan Embree: Let’s do it. I’m, I’m looking forward to it. I can’t, I can’t wait. So, Kim, we know you’re busy. Thank you so much for taking the time to join me and Cassady here on The Suite Spot. Kim Wootteon: Yes, thank you both. It’s a pleasure. Cassady Quintana: Thanks, Kim. 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Do you feel tired all the time, overwhelmed, or like you're constantly running on empty? You might think you just need more discipline, more motivation, or another plan—but what if stress is actually the missing piece? In this episode, we're joined by registered nurse, holistic life coach, and Beat Nurse Burnout podcast host Shan Wright to talk about high-functioning fatigue, burnout, and why so many women don't even realize how much stress they're carrying. We also discuss how chronic stress can affect your weight loss, energy, cravings, patience, and consistency with healthy habits. Most importantly, we dive into what it looks like to stop finding your worth in productivity and instead find your identity in Christ. If you're ready to experience more peace, feel less burned out, and build a healthier body from the inside out, this conversation is for you.  Beat Nurse Burnout Podcast  FreeB: https://www.theshanwright.com/stat Follow Shan: https://www.instagram.com/theshanwright/ *************************************** NEXT STEPS:  Ready to Build a Healthy Body?

Ready to take a deep dive and learn how to generate personal tax-free cash flow from your corporation? Enroll in our FREE masterclass here and book a call hereAre you so focused on eliminating taxes that you're overlooking better opportunities to grow your wealth?A rising tax bill can feel painful, especially when your business is generating more profit than ever. But paying more tax is often a sign that your income and net worth are growing—and the real challenge is learning how to keep more capital working strategically instead of chasing the unrealistic goal of paying nothing.In this episode, Jon Orr and Kyle Pearce unpack a real business-owner scenario involving a significant corporate tax bill, excess cash, and missed planning opportunities. They explain how a shift in mindset, combined with practical changes to compensation and corporate wealth structure, can create greater flexibility today and stronger long-term outcomes.You'll discover:Why focusing on after-tax wealth growth is more valuable than trying to reduce your tax bill to zero.How adjusting the balance between salary and dividends can create RRSP room, reduce corporate income, and improve tax deferral opportunities.How business owners can put excess corporate cash to work while maintaining liquidity, supporting future investments, and preparing for estate taxes.Press play now to learn how smarter tax planning can turn a frustrating tax bill into a more intentional wealth-building strategy.Discover which phase of wealth creation you are in. Take our quick assessment and you'll receive a custom wealth-building pathway that matches your phase and learn our CRA compliant tax optimized strategies. Take that assessment here.Canadian Wealth Secrets Show Notes Page:Consider reaching out to Kyle if you've been……taking a salary with a goal of stuffing RRSPs;…investing inside your corporation without a passive income tax minimization strategy;…letting a large sum of liquid assets sit in low interest earning savings accounts;…investing corporate dollars into GICs, dividend stocks/funds, or other investments attracting corporate passive income taxes at greater than 50%; or,…wondering whether your current corporate wealth management strategy is optimal for your specific situation.For Canadian entrepreneurs, building a resilient Canadian wealth plan means looking beyond the goal of simply paying less tax and creating financial systems that support long-term growth. This episode explores practical Canadian tax strategies, including salary vs. dividends in Canada, optimizing RRSP room, personal vs. corporate tax planning, and corporation investment strategies for excess business cash. It also examines how leveraged investing through a corporate line of credit may create a tax deduction when borrowed funds are used for eligible business or investment purposes, while emphasizing the importance of investment risk, liquidity, and professional guidance. By organizing capital into financial buckets, coordinating an investment bucket strategy, and combining tax-efficient investing with corporate structure optimization, passive income planning, financial diversification, and legacy planning in Canada, business owners can pursue financial independence, strengthen their estate plan, and build long-term wealth in Canada with greater clarity and flexibility.Ready to connect? Text us your comment including your phone number for a response!PE Gate is now offering accredited investors access to Project Rope: the acquisition of an established, cash-generative Canadian industrial business with more than 45 years of operating history.PE Gate's targets an annualized IRR above 25%, net of carried interest.For the Offering Memorandum and full risk disclosure, visit pe-gate.com or email sarmen@pe-gate.com. If you listen to podcasts like The Rational Reminder with Ben Felix & Cameron Passmore, The Canadian Investor, The Canadian Real Estate Investor, Build Wealth Canada with Kornel Szrejber, ChooseFI with Jonathan Mendonsa & Brad Barrett, Afford Anything with Paula Pant, The Ramsey Show with Dave Ramsey, BiggerPockets Money, The Money Guy Show with Brian Preston & Bo Hanson, Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'Shaughnessy, Masters in Business with Barry Ritholtz, The Wealthy Barber Podcast with David Chilton, Financial Audit with Caleb Hammer, In the Money with Amber Kanwar, The Loonie Hour with Steve Saretsky, or More Money Podcast with Jessica Moorhouse — we're confident you'll enjoy Canadian Wealth Secrets too.Canadian Wealth Secrets is an informative podcast that digs into the intricacies of building a robust portfolio, maximizing dividend returns, the nuances of real estate investment, and the complexities of business finance, while offering expert advice on wealth management, navigating capital gains tax, and understanding the role of financial institutions in personal finance.

Why do we notice the one time our spouse doesn't do something faster than the hundred times they did?The breakfast, morning kiss, daily text, prayer, household task, or simple act of care that once meant so much can gradually become familiar. Appreciation becomes expectation, and we may stop recognizing the love behind what our spouse faithfully does.In Episode 109 of Stronger Together, Closer to God, Vernon shares a personal experience involving his wife's Sunday breakfast tradition—and how he learned that he was seeing breakfast while she was expressing love, service, sacrifice, and family legacy.Grounded in Colossians 3:15–17, this episode explores how Christ's peace changes the posture of our hearts so gratitude can help us notice and express the appreciation familiarity has taught us to overlook.You'll also receive practical tools for encouraging your spouse, recognizing how they communicate love, examining your tone through the “Jesus-name check,” and completing a seven-day gratitude challenge.Relationship Reflection: What does your spouse do so regularly that you've stopped seeing the love behind it?Gratitude does not require overlooking mistreatment, harmful behavior, or necessary boundaries. It invites us to recognize and express appreciation for the genuine love, sacrifice, and service we may have begun taking for granted.Primary Scripture: Colossians 3:15–17Supporting Scriptures: John 14:27; Philippians 1:3–5; 1 Thessalonians 5:11, 16–18Let Christ's peace rule your heart so gratitude can reopen your eyes to the person you've grown accustomed to loving.#WordsOfGratitude #GratitudeInMarriage #AppreciateYourSpouse #ChristianMarriage #ChristCenteredMarriage #MarriageEncouragement #BiblicalMarriage #RelationshipGrowth #CouplesInChrist #Colossians3 #BuildEachOtherUp #SevenDayGratitudeChallenge #StrongerTogetherCloserToGodIf you desire to deepen your prayer life, we invite you to access our 52-Week Marriage Prayer Guide. Simply follow the link provided in our show notes to connect with our prayer community and Sign Up Today.

Dr. Julie Shamas is a board-certified emergency physician with 25 years of frontline experience. For over two decades, she managed the unexpected for a living—trauma, crisis, split-second decisions that meant the difference between life and death. Her expertise extends far beyond the emergency department. Dr. Shamas has extensive training in disaster medicine, including CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear) response protocols. She has led hospital disaster drills across multiple healthcare systems, training doctors and staff on emergency preparedness at an institutional level. Her federal experience includes work with DMAT (Disaster Medical Assistance Team), where she served in leadership, and collaboration with FBI rapid response teams in Texas. She has lectured medical professionals on real-world threats—not hypothetical scenarios, but documented events like the Aum Shinrikyo chemical attacks and projected threats to civilian infrastructure.Even the best-planned trip can take an unexpected turn. In Part 2 of our conversation, Dr. Julie Shamas shares practical strategies for handling travel emergencies—from losing your passport or phone to missing a cruise departure or getting stranded by severe weather. Drawing on decades of experience as an emergency physician, she explains how a little preparation can turn a crisis into a manageable setback.In this episode, we discuss:What should you do if your wallet, passport, phone, and cash are stolen while traveling?How can you prepare before your trip so that losing your important documents doesn't become a catastrophe?What should you do if you're traveling alone and suddenly lose access to everything you need?Who should you contact if a medical emergency occurs while you're traveling or on a cruise?What happens if you miss your cruise ship or become separated from it while in port?How should you prepare for travel disruptions caused by hurricanes or other natural disasters?What travel insurance and credit card benefits should you understand before your trip?What unique challenges can arise when children or teenagers are traveling alone?Why is having a strong community just as important as having a well-packed suitcase when the unexpected happens?Dr. Shamas also shares several memorable real-life stories—including a cruise ship emergency involving her daughter's insulin-dependent diabetes—that illustrate how preparation, quick thinking, and knowing the right resources can make all the difference.Whether you're planning your next vacation or simply want greater peace of mind when you travel, this episode offers practical lessons that will help you feel more prepared for the unexpected.Interested in learning more about my telehealth direct specialty care practice? At AmazVita MD, I help patients optimize weight and metabolic health, harmonize hormones in peri/menopause, and enhance wellness and vitality. Accepting new patients now.Website:amazvitamd.comEmail:hello@amazvitamd.comLearn more about me or schedule a FREE coaching call:https://www.joyfulsuccessliving.com/ Join the Voices of Women Physicians Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/190596326343825/Connect with Dr. Shamas:Website: preppingpartner.comFree Guides: preppingpartner.com/free-guidesFree Prep Talks: preppingpartner.com/prep-talksSTRANDED: preppingpartner.com/strandedFree 30-minute intro call: calendly.com/greg-preppingpartner/30minDoctor Preppers (Facebook group): facebook.com/groups/1075520334511255Emergency Ready Foundation course: preppingpartner.com/founding_member_enrollment Professional Preppers Network (Facebook group): facebook.com/groups/4209544192667497Email: hello@preppingpartner.comEp 201: What Would You Do If? How to Prepare for the Travel Scenarios Most People Overlook with Dr. Julie Shamas Part 1Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/voices-of-women-physicians/id1630624425?i=1000777701423Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/70TAM6wKDPzclJs499CZ8d?si=EErhQ21ST7qAJMMUVxa8Yw

Finding the Right Home Starts with Your Lifestyle When most people begin searching for a home, they immediately start filtering listings by price, number of bedrooms, bathrooms, or square footage. While those details certainly matter, they don't answer one of the most important questions you'll face during your home search: How do you actually want to live? At Boston Connect Real Estate, we believe the best home isn't necessarily the biggest or the newest, it's the one that complements your daily routine, your future goals, and the life you want to create. Whether you're buying your first home, upsizing for a growing family, or rightsizing for your next chapter, choosing a home based on your lifestyle will lead to a happier purchase for years to come. Start With Your Daily Routine Before scheduling your first showing, take a step back and think about what your typical week looks like. Ask yourself questions like: How long am I willing to commute? Do I work remotely? How often do I entertain family and friends? Do I spend weekends working in the yard or would I rather not? How important is being close to shopping, restaurants, or recreation? Do I travel often? How much time do I want to spend maintaining my home? These answers will help shape your home search far more effectively than simply checking boxes on a listing website. Your Commute Matters More Than You Think One of the biggest lifestyle factors is your daily commute. It's easy to look at a map and think a home is "close enough" to work, but real-life driving tells a different story. Consider: How long does it take just to reach the highway? Will you be driving with or against traffic? Is public transportation important? How often do you travel through Logan Airport? Are you willing to trade a longer commute for a larger home? Sometimes two homes that look identical on paper can offer completely different lifestyles simply because of their location. Define Your Must-Haves vs. Nice-to-Haves Every buyer should create two lists before touring homes. Must-Haves These are the features you truly cannot live without. Examples include: First-floor primary bedroom Home office Two-car garage Fenced yard Central air conditioning Specific number of bedrooms Fireplace School district Accessibility features Nice-to-Haves These are features you'd love but could live without if everything else is right. Some examples include: Finished basement Walk-in pantry Three-season room Hardwood flooring Outdoor kitchen Pool Vaulted ceilings Large front porch Separating wants from needs helps buyers stay focused and make confident decisions when inventory is limited. Think Beyond Today One of the biggest mistakes buyers make is purchasing only for today's lifestyle. Instead, think about where you'll be five or even ten years from now. Ask yourself: Will your family grow? Will children eventually move out? Will aging parents need to live with you? Could you eventually work from home? Will stairs become more difficult over time? Is this your forever home or simply your next home? Planning ahead today can prevent another move sooner than expected. Every Lifestyle Calls for a Different Home There isn't one perfect house for everyone. Instead, the right home depends on how you live. Busy Professionals Low-maintenance homes often make the most sense for buyers with demanding careers. Many professionals prefer: Condominiums Townhomes Smaller lots Short commutes Newer construction Minimal exterior maintenance Less time maintaining a home means more time enjoying it. Growing Families Families often prioritize space and functionality over finishes. Important considerations may include: Additional bedrooms Yard space Nearby parks School systems Storage Flexible living areas Finished basements Neighborhoods with sidewalks or recreational opportunities A home should grow alongside your family. Empty Nesters and Rightsizers Many homeowners reach a stage where maintaining a large property simply no longer fits their lifestyle. For many, priorities shift toward: First-floor living Less maintenance Smaller homes Active adult communities Condominiums Being closer to family Lock-and-leave convenience for travel Rightsizing isn't about settling it's about finding a home that better fits your current lifestyle. Remote Workers Working from home has changed what buyers prioritize. Today's home office needs include: Reliable high-speed internet Strong cell service Quiet workspaces Flexible floor plans Rooms that can serve multiple purposes Comfortable Zoom backgrounds Sometimes an old formal dining room becomes the perfect home office. Don't Overlook the Details Some of the most important features aren't listed in the MLS. Ask questions like: How is the cell phone reception? How reliable is the internet? Are there HOA fees? What's included in those fees? Is there enough storage? Can the yard accommodate future plans? Is there room for an addition or accessory dwelling unit (ADU)? How close are hospitals, shopping, and major highways? These everyday details often have a bigger impact than upgraded countertops or trendy finishes. HOA Living Isn't for Everyone And That's Okay Some buyers love the convenience of condominium living. Others prefer complete independence. Living in an HOA often means: Snow removal Landscaping Exterior maintenance Shared amenities Less personal responsibility While HOA fees can seem high, many homeowners appreciate the convenience and peace of mind they provide. The key is deciding which lifestyle fits you best. A Home Is an Investment, But It's Also Where Life Happens Every home purchase is a financial investment. But it's also where birthdays are celebrated, holidays are hosted, children are raised, careers evolve, and memories are made. That's why buying based solely on finishes or square footage rarely tells the whole story. The goal isn't simply to buy a house. It's to find the place that feels like home. Partner With a Local Expert Finding the right home involves much more than browsing online listings. An experienced REALTOR® helps you think through the questions you may not have considered from commute times and neighborhood lifestyles to long-term planning and future resale value. At Boston Connect Real Estate, we take the time to understand your goals before recommending properties because every buyer's lifestyle is different. Whether you're searching for your first home, your forever home, or something in between, our team is here to guide you every step of the way. Ready to find the home that truly fits your lifestyle? Contact Boston Connect Real Estate today and let our experienced agents help you find more than just a house, we'll help you find the right place to call home. Watch our live video on Youtube!

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 Inside Sports with Al Eschbach -Sam the Man, OU looks strong for 2026-2027, Sam picks OU, any games fans might overlook on the schedule? Hype about the squad and more. Follow the Sports Animal on Facebook, Instagram and X Follow Tony Z on Instagram and Facebook Listen to past episodes HERE! Follow Inside Sports Podcasts on Apple, Google and SpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Dr. Julie Shamas is a board-certified emergency physician with 25 years of frontline experience. For over two decades, she managed the unexpected for a living—trauma, crisis, split-second decisions that meant the difference between life and death. Her expertise extends far beyond the emergency department. Dr. Shamas has extensive training in disaster medicine, including CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear) response protocols. She has led hospital disaster drills across multiple healthcare systems, training doctors and staff on emergency preparedness at an institutional level. Her federal experience includes work with DMAT (Disaster Medical Assistance Team), where she served in leadership, and collaboration with FBI rapid response teams in Texas. She has lectured medical professionals on real-world threats—not hypothetical scenarios, but documented events like the Aum Shinrikyo chemical attacks and projected threats to civilian infrastructure.Some of the topics we discussed were:Common travel scenarios that can quickly become emergenciesBackup communication methods for when phones and GPS aren't availablePlanning ahead for international travel and large-scale disruptionsPractical lessons from real-world travel emergenciesBuilding a preparedness checklist to make travel safer and less stressfulTravel preparedness tips that makes travel safer and less stressfulHow to prepare before your trip for handling unexpected situationsAnd more!Interested in learning more about my telehealth direct specialty care practice? At AmazVita MD, I help patients optimize weight and metabolic health, harmonize hormones in peri/menopause, and enhance wellness and vitality. Accepting new patients now.Website:amazvitamd.comEmail:hello@amazvitamd.comLearn more about me or schedule a FREE coaching call:https://www.joyfulsuccessliving.com/ Join the Voices of Women Physicians Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/190596326343825/Connect with Dr. Shamas:Website: preppingpartner.comFree Guides: preppingpartner.com/free-guidesFree Prep Talks: preppingpartner.com/prep-talksSTRANDED: preppingpartner.com/strandedFree 30-minute intro call: calendly.com/greg-preppingpartner/30minDoctor Preppers (Facebook group): facebook.com/groups/1075520334511255Professional Preppers Network (Facebook group): facebook.com/groups/4209544192667497 Email: hello@preppingpartner.com

If you're thinking seriously about marriage, moving in together, or building a future with someone, there's one quality you should be looking for before you commit. It has nothing to do with appearance. It isn't about income, education, or shared hobbies. In my experience, after coaching thousands of men and women struggling with retroactive jealousy […] The post Before You Commit: The Green Flag Most People Overlook [VIDEO] appeared first on Overcoming Retroactive Jealousy.

A 30-minute fix increased one company's revenue by $25M ARR. Hunter Harris has exited four companies and now helps Series A B2B SaaS startups fix the system problems slowing their engineering teams down. Hunter led product engineering at Silverpop, IBM, SalesLoft, Calendly, and Sendoso before founding Hunter Software Consulting. In this episode, he shares the through line of his entire career: most teams do not have a talent problem, they have a system problem and a strategy problem. He walks through the small changes that create disproportionate business impact, and how AI, done right, is unlocking hidden revenue. What We Cover: - Hunter's path from mowing lawns to exiting four companies - The one-line code change that increased revenue by $25M ARR in 30 minutes - The dashboard fix that catastrophically dropped churn and support tickets - Why simple Continuous Integration changes let one team release 1200% faster - Why slow engineering is riskier engineering, and how fast feedback loops fix it - The XY problem: why teams solve the wrong problem and miss the real one - Communication as the foundation of both code and leadership - Niceness versus kindness and how to have the hard conversations - Why AI scales off what you already have, good and bad - Fighting AI's verbosity bias and the vicious cycle that degrades output - Why you should think about tokens in terms of time, not cost - Building a library of AI skills and composing them into workflows - How a self-referencing loop cut Hunter's token costs by more than 99% Connect with Hunter Harris: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhunterharris/ Website: huntersoftwareconsulting.com Podcast:  @BuildandBreakThroughPodcast   CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Hunter's background and the entrepreneurial streak 3:00 - Boy Scouts, Eagle Scout, and a foundational operating system 4:00 - Georgia Tech, the fiscal crisis, and a pivot to Japanese 5:30 - Teaching in South Korea and building for the Japanese government 8:00 - The crime tracking database that saved thousands of man hours 10:00 - Silverpop, Skunkworks, and the IBM acquisition 13:00 - Getting rocket-shipped through engineering roles 15:00 - SalesLoft: core values and the scalability of communication 16:00 - Calendly, commoditization, and seeing the writing on the wall 18:00 - Sendoso and the GDPR compliance sprint 20:30 - The self-service dashboard that crushed churn 22:00 - The one-line code change that added $25M in revenue 25:00 - Starting Hunter Software Consulting 26:00 - Why AI averages a 20% efficiency gain and how one client hit 1200% 27:00 - Why slow engineering is riskier and feedback loops are the key 30:00 - Who is your customer? Rethinking the definition 33:00 - What separates high-performing dev teams from stuck ones 36:00 - The high-horsepower, misaligned person problem 38:00 - Niceness versus kindness and the hard conversation 40:00 - Communication all the way down: from code to AI to leadership 42:00 - The misuses of AI and avoiding AI slop 44:30 - Verbosity bias and the vicious cycle that degrades AI output 47:00 - Tokens as time, not cost, and the Eisenhower matrix 49:30 - Test: just start using AI and get the reps 51:00 - Optimize: teaching your agent to build skills 55:00 - Scale: composing skills into workflows and self-improving loops 58:00 - Cutting token costs by more than 99% 1:00:00 - Where to find Hunter and the Build and Break Through podcast

Today, Blair discusses key TREC July 1st updates to related forms outside of the contract itself.

OUInsider analysts Brandon Drumm and Travis Davidson preview and talk about the upcoming 2026 SEC Media Days, Why #Sooners are bringing OL Eddy Pierre-Louis, Taylor Wein and John Mateer + The national media questions that will surely be asked of Mateer, Wein, Brent Venables, Jim Nagy and Taylor Wein. What questions we have for other schools, will Baker Mayfield show up to rep Sooners and be a part of things a bit? Also, some sourced team intel on some summer workout standouts and why has OU transfers and players been overlooked by some national pundits this offseason and much more. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 5:00 - Previewing Sooners SEC Media Day and talking about conference expectations for the day overall, etc. 33:00- Sourced Team Intel on OU Offseason Standouts + QB, RB, TE, OL and DB talk. 39:00 - Why is OU Being Overlooked by Some National Pundits After Returning A TON from 2025 and Very Solid Additions in 2026? Cole Sullivan isn't a Top100 Transfer? 47:00 - David Stone comments about Oklahoma and repping the state each time he puts the uniform on + New Traditions He Wants to Start, etc. 51:28 - Podcast Ends Want the best Sooners' intel and info in the industry? Want to be a part of a community of THOUSANDS of Sooner fans that you can talk with on a daily basis? Become a member of OU Insider and stay updated daily with insights from the OUI staff!!

An accident can disrupt far more than a vehicle, and the decisions made in the first days can shape medical care, financial recovery, and a family's future. In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews Brent Couture, an attorney at Couture Law P.A., who explains why listening is central to effective representation, the mistakes people make when managing a claim on their own, and the questions attorneys must ask to assess liability, causation, and damages. Brent also discusses why underinsured motorist coverage matters in Florida, what clients should expect from their attorney-client relationship, and how recent tort reform has shortened the time available to pursue certain claims. Key Takeaways:→ Even a seemingly minor crash can create a ripple effect across medical care, work, family responsibilities, and finances. → Every personal injury case requires careful scrutiny of liability, causation, and damages.→ Clients should be open about symptoms and prior medical conditions so that an attorney can understand the full impact of the collision. → The term “full-coverage” can be misleading because state-minimum insurance limits may not adequately protect someone following a serious crash. → Effective representation requires understanding how an injury affects a client's routines, caregiving responsibilities, work, travel, and quality of life. Brent A. Couture earned his B.S. in Economics from the University of California, San Diego, where he also lettered for the intercollegiate volleyball team. He began his legal education at the University of West Los Angeles School of Law, then transferred to Barry University School of Law in Orlando, where he graduated. He limits his practice to plaintiff's personal injury, wrongful death, and medical malpractice cases. Connect With Brent:Website: https://couturelawoffices.com/X: https://x.com/couturelawpaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brent-couture-26ba221b3/https://www.linkedin.com/company/couture-law-pa/

Sarah (Jessika Van) and Molly (Courtney Pouroso) receive some unfortunate marketing data in Grind (2026) Intensity:

Nikiwe Bikitsha is one of the reasons this podcast exists. Years before I started Chica Travel, I heard her travel across the continent on 702's Africa Connected and thought, what if I did this? In this episode she takes me from a childhood in Mthatha glued to the news, to countries across the continent, to three weeks in Pakistan, to Japan, and to Oxford finding her when she was not looking. We talk about curiosity as a way of moving through the world, seeing a city by running through it, the places we overlook, and the love she was met with everywhere she went in Africa. Watch the video version on YouTube at Chica Travel with Lelo, find me on Instagram at @chicatravelpodcast, and if you enjoyed this one, please leave a review. It helps more than you know. Nikiwe Bikitsha:

Up to 80% of women will develop uterine fibroids by age 50, but many people still don’t know what they are or how they can affect daily life. This hour, we break down the basics of fibroids, from symptoms and diagnosis to the treatment options available. And later, as summer temperatures rise, we hear from an emergency physician about how extreme heat affects the body and who is most at risk. Plus, we learn practical advice for keeping yourself and your family safe during the hottest days of the year. Guests: Dr. Cheruba Prabakar: Obstetrician and Gynecologist at Lamorinda Gynecology and Surgery, author of “Fibroids: Finally Heard” Dr. Cynthia Laverne Price: Emergency Medicine Physician at Hartford Healthcare Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Writers of the Catskills: In Conversation with Mikhail HorowitzA series of self-portraits by Catskills' literary voices (Photo Credit: Dion Ogust)These are clips from my conversation on November 21, 2025, with Mikhail Horowitz, poet, writer, journalist, musician, satirist, performance artist and activist. Mikhail has written more than 1,000 poems (“maybe 25 are any good,” he says), along with book reviews, spoofs and satires. His work includes “Spoon River Apology,” performed at the Woodstock Community Center last June. Mikhail lived in the Town of Saugerties for 34 years, has been living in Woodstock for the past three years, and also lived in Woodstock briefly in the 1980s. In our conversation Mik described his creative process as relying on “a gift from the Muse.”Mik was introduced to me by my Woodstock friend, Frank Spinelli, who participated in the discussion, as did my Woodstock friend, Dion Ogust.They were both also photographing Mik as we talked.A condensed and edited version of this interview was published on December 25, 2025, in The Overlook, a nonprofit news outlet serving the Catskills communities of Hunter, Hurley, Olive, Saugerties, Shandaken, and Woodstock. and my interview with Mikhail can be heard on my podcast, “Tell Me What You're Reading”, available on Apple Podcasts,  Spotify  and wherever else you listen to podcasts.Howard Altarescu

In this episode, Heather Blaise shares her innovative 'slow flipping' real estate strategy, focusing on buying affordable homes and helping buyers through seller financing. Discover how this approach offers a win-win solution for investors and buyers alike, and learn how to get started in this niche market.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

Summer is the time for throwing big foam bugs and large droppers, right?  Well, yes - but there are a couple of dry flies that get chronically overlooked by anglers - myself included. So today on Untangled, you're going to learn what these flies are, why you should add them to your box, and tips for getting the most out of them when you tie one on.  You'll also learn about:  How to adjust your rigs for fishing in lower water Tips for getting back into the game with fishing dry flies Why some rods roll cast better with heavier lines LINKS FROM THE SHOW Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE #LIVEREELLIFE MOMENT - SUBMIT HERE Get the FREE Field Guide - CHECK IT OUT ARTICLE - Fishing Ants - CHECK IT OUT Browse 3-Packs and Tying Kits - CHECK THEM OUT

Amir Kabir, Founder and Managing Partner at Overlook Ventures, discusses his journey from entrepreneur to venture capitalist and explains why he founded Overlook Ventures to invest at the earliest stages of company building. He shares his investment philosophy around founder quality, intellectual honesty, unique market insight, and the emerging opportunity around AI, autonomy, and risk infrastructure. Throughout the conversation, Amir offers practical advice for founders on validating problems, building venture-scale businesses, and standing out in an increasingly crowded AI landscape. In this episode, you'll learn: [02:15] How Amir's journey from entrepreneur to venture capitalist shaped the investment philosophy behind Overlook Ventures. [07:10] AI, autonomy, and the "infrastructure of risk" represent the next frontier for startup innovation. [14:50] Why founders should focus on solving real problems and developing unique insights instead of building products in search of a market. [20:50] How Amir evaluates founders by uncovering the unique knowledge and conviction that drive them to solve a particular problem. [27:55] The most common reasons Amir says "no" to startups, and why intellectual honesty often beats polished answers. [30:45] Venture capital is shifting toward specialized funds. What does that mean for founders raising capital today? The nonprofit organization Amir is passionate about: Presidential Leadership Scholars About Amir Kabir Amir Kabir is the Founder and Managing Partner of Overlook Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm investing at the inception, pre-seed, and seed stages. Previously, he helped build Munich Re Ventures and has spent years investing across insurance technology, financial services, AI, and risk infrastructure. Today, he focuses on companies building the next generation of AI safety, governance, autonomy, and regulated-market infrastructure. About Overlook Ventures Overlook Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm founded by Amir Kabir that invests at the inception, pre-seed, and seed stages. The firm focuses on what Amir describes as the "infrastructure of risk"—backing founders building across AI, autonomy, cybersecurity, insurance, financial services, and regulated markets. Overlook partners with entrepreneurs developing the technologies that make AI systems more trustworthy, secure, and accountable, while helping modernize how risk is measured, managed, and transferred. The firm typically invests early and supports founders with strategic guidance, customer introductions, and deep industry expertise. Portfolio companies include: Strala, Crabi, Soteris, Soma, Prediction Guard, Mesh, Pax Markets, Asymmetric Security, Eloquent AI, Seedless, Flyra, and IronGrid. Subscribe to our podcast and stay tuned for our next episode.

In this lesson from the Gate of Repentance (Shaar HaTeshuvah), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe continues exploring the twenty-four obstacles to complete teshuvah, focusing on sins that are especially difficult to repair because they involve harm to other people. The Orchot Tzaddikim explains that some wrongs cannot be fully corrected simply because the injured parties are unknown or impossible to identify. Whether cursing an entire community, benefiting from stolen property, failing to return a lost object, exploiting the vulnerable, or accepting a bribe that distorts justice, these actions leave behind consequences that are often impossible to undo completely. Rabbi Wolbe emphasizes that Judaism takes interpersonal responsibility with extraordinary seriousness, reminding us that repentance requires more than regret—it requires repairing the damage wherever possible. The episode then turns to subtle sins that many people don't even recognize as wrongdoing. Rabbi Wolbe highlights behaviors that seem harmless but are treated seriously by the Torah: taking food from someone who cannot comfortably spare it, using collateral entrusted to you, gazing at inappropriate sights, elevating yourself by putting others down, and judging people unfairly. These actions often escape notice because they don't appear dramatic, yet they slowly erode a person's character and relationships. The challenge of Teshuvah is not only correcting obvious mistakes but becoming sensitive to the finer points of integrity, respect, and self-discipline. The lesson concludes with one of Judaism's most profound teachings on judging others favorably. Rabbi Wolbe explains that the standard by which we judge others becomes the standard by which Heaven judges us. If we train ourselves to assume the best, extend the benefit of the doubt, and search for favorable explanations, we cultivate a perspective of compassion that ultimately shapes our own judgment before Hashem. Rather than rushing to suspicion or criticism, the Torah calls upon us to become people who see goodness, extend grace, and recognize that every person deserves the same understanding we hope to receive ourselves._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Peter & Becky BotvinRecorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on November 3, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on July 2, 2026_____________This series on Orchos Tzadikim/Ways of the Righteous is produced in partnership with Hachzek.Join the revolution of daily Mussar study at hachzek.com.We are using the Treasure of Life edition of the Orchos Tzadikkim (Published by Feldheim)_____________Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7) to stay inspired! Share your questions at aw@torchweb.org or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content.  _____________About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life.  To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Support Our Mission:Our Mission is Connecting Jews & Judaism. Help us spread Judaism globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org.Your support makes a HUGE difference!_____________Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.orgv_____________Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Mussar, #MasterClass, #Repentance, #Teshuva, #AcceptRebuke, #CharacterDevelopment, #Mussar, #ConstructiveCriticism, #Humility, #ChooseGrowth, #ActsOfKindness,  ★ Support this podcast ★

In this lesson from the Gate of Repentance (Shaar HaTeshuvah), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe continues exploring the twenty-four obstacles to complete teshuvah, focusing on sins that are especially difficult to repair because they involve harm to other people. The Orchot Tzaddikim explains that some wrongs cannot be fully corrected simply because the injured parties are unknown or impossible to identify. Whether cursing an entire community, benefiting from stolen property, failing to return a lost object, exploiting the vulnerable, or accepting a bribe that distorts justice, these actions leave behind consequences that are often impossible to undo completely. Rabbi Wolbe emphasizes that Judaism takes interpersonal responsibility with extraordinary seriousness, reminding us that repentance requires more than regret—it requires repairing the damage wherever possible. The episode then turns to subtle sins that many people don't even recognize as wrongdoing. Rabbi Wolbe highlights behaviors that seem harmless but are treated seriously by the Torah: taking food from someone who cannot comfortably spare it, using collateral entrusted to you, gazing at inappropriate sights, elevating yourself by putting others down, and judging people unfairly. These actions often escape notice because they don't appear dramatic, yet they slowly erode a person's character and relationships. The challenge of Teshuvah is not only correcting obvious mistakes but becoming sensitive to the finer points of integrity, respect, and self-discipline. The lesson concludes with one of Judaism's most profound teachings on judging others favorably. Rabbi Wolbe explains that the standard by which we judge others becomes the standard by which Heaven judges us. If we train ourselves to assume the best, extend the benefit of the doubt, and search for favorable explanations, we cultivate a perspective of compassion that ultimately shapes our own judgment before Hashem. Rather than rushing to suspicion or criticism, the Torah calls upon us to become people who see goodness, extend grace, and recognize that every person deserves the same understanding we hope to receive ourselves._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Peter & Becky BotvinRecorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on November 3, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on July 2, 2026_____________This series on Orchos Tzadikim/Ways of the Righteous is produced in partnership with Hachzek.Join the revolution of daily Mussar study at hachzek.com.We are using the Treasure of Life edition of the Orchos Tzadikkim (Published by Feldheim)_____________Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7) to stay inspired! Share your questions at aw@torchweb.org or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content.  _____________About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life.  To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Support Our Mission:Our Mission is Connecting Jews & Judaism. Help us spread Judaism globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org.Your support makes a HUGE difference!_____________Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.orgv_____________Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Mussar, #MasterClass, #Repentance, #Teshuva, #AcceptRebuke, #CharacterDevelopment, #Mussar, #ConstructiveCriticism, #Humility, #ChooseGrowth, #ActsOfKindness,  ★ Support this podcast ★

Buddy Songy, an analyst for TigerBait.com, joined Sports Talk. Songy evaluated the top contenders for the SEC football season. He also broke down LSU's question marks entering Lane Kiffin's first season in Baton Rouge.

What if your favorite non-horror movies were actually secret sequels to the scariest films ever made?This week, Mike, Kat, Andrew, and Matt test that theory as they delve into fan fiction for the first time, connecting a classic horror movie to another film sharing the same actor.For instance: imagine Jack Torrance didn't actually freeze to death in the hedge maze; instead, the Overlook preserved him but shattered his mind. He escaped, took the name "Melvin Udall," and moved to a cramped NYC apartment to write romance novels. And there you have it—As Good As It Gets is officially the sequel to The Shining. You get the idea... or maybe you don't, but it was a wild discussion regardless. You'll want to hear this one.Plus, Mike & Andrew discuss BACKROOMS (spoiler-free), the horror-comedy sensation WIDOW'S BAY and the CAPE FEAR remake series.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/america-s-hometown-horror--4187035/support.Support the Show:FANGORIA: We are a proud affiliate of Fangoria! Visit the Fangoria Shop and use code HOMETOWNHORRORPOD for an exclusive 20% discount on mags and merch.HORROR FACTS: Check out more in-depth reviews and horror news at HorrorFacts.com.SUPPORT US: Love the show? Become a supporter on Spreaker to help us keep the lights on.All Music, Sound Editing & Audio Production by Shaun O'Loughlin of Sky Wheel Media.

If you've been struggling with weight gain, poor sleep, anxiety, low energy, or simply not feeling like yourself anymore, you're not alone. Perimenopause can feel confusing. One day your body responds the way it always has, and the next, nothing seems to work. The problem is that most women are told it's "just hormones" or that everything looks normal because their labs are within range. But what if hormones are only part of the story? In this episode, I'm joined by Bria Gadd, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Practitioner and founder of The Period Whisperer, to talk about what's really happening during perimenopause. We discuss why your gut, liver, thyroid, adrenal health, nervous system, and metabolism all play a role in how you experience this transition. We also dive into peptides—one of the fastest-growing topics in functional medicine—and discuss when they're helpful, when they're not, and why they should never replace the foundations of good health. If you're a coach supporting women through midlife—or you're navigating this season yourself—this conversation will help you better understand your body, make more informed health decisions, and feel empowered about what's possible during this stage of life.   In This Episode, We Cover: Why perimenopause is about more than declining hormones The connection between gut health, liver function, thyroid health, adrenal health, and hormone balance Why so many women are told they're "fine" despite feeling exhausted Whether every woman needs bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) Why functional testing should come before treatment The importance of "testing, not guessing" What peptides are and when they're actually beneficial Common mistakes women make with GLP-1 medications and peptide therapy Why nervous system regulation is essential during perimenopause The concept of "health debt" and how to rebuild your energy reserves   A Message I Want You to Hear Your body isn't broken. It's communicating. Perimenopause isn't something you simply have to survive or push through. It's your body's way of asking for more support than it needed before. The sooner you stop fighting your body and start understanding it, the sooner you can begin feeling like yourself again.   Why Perimenopause Is About More Than Hormones Many women believe perimenopause is simply about declining estrogen. But hormones are only one piece of the picture. As hormone levels begin to fluctuate, your body relies more heavily on your adrenal glands, thyroid, liver, gut, and nervous system to maintain balance. If those systems have been under stress for years, symptoms become much more noticeable. That's why two women can have completely different experiences during perimenopause. Understanding the whole-body picture is the key to finding lasting relief.   Why Foundations Matter First Today we're surrounded by health advice. Take this supplement. Try this peptide. Start fasting. Use this biohack. But before adding advanced tools, Bria reminds us to strengthen the foundations. That means: Prioritizing quality sleep Eating whole, nutrient-dense foods consistently Moving your body every day Managing stress Supporting your nervous system Replenishing essential minerals When those basics are in place, everything else works better.   Stop Guessing—Start Testing One of the biggest mistakes women make is trying supplement after supplement without understanding what's actually happening inside their bodies. Functional testing helps answer the question: Why? Instead of relying on trends or social media recommendations, testing provides a personalized roadmap based on your hormone pathways, gut health, liver function, metabolism, and overall physiology. When you know the root cause, you can make better decisions with confidence.   Understanding Health Debt One of my favorite concepts from this conversation is what Bria calls health debt. Think of your body like a bank account. Years of chronic stress, poor sleep, overtraining, under-eating, inflammation, and constant demands create withdrawals. Eventually, those withdrawals leave your body with fewer reserves. Perimenopause often exposes that deficit. Before focusing on optimization, it's important to rebuild your energy savings account.   Where Peptides Fit In Peptides have become one of the biggest conversations in women's health. But they're not magic. They're tools. Bria explains that peptides work best after you've optimized your foundations. Once your hormonal pathways, gut health, liver function, metabolism, and nervous system are functioning well, peptides can help support healing and performance. They're designed to enhance your progress—not replace healthy habits.   Your Action Step Before purchasing another supplement or following the latest health trend, pause and ask yourself: Am I sleeping well? Am I eating enough nourishing foods? Am I managing my stress? Am I supporting my nervous system? Have I actually tested what's going on? Small foundational changes often create the biggest long-term transformations.   Final Thoughts Perimenopause isn't the end of your vitality. It can be the beginning of your strongest chapter. When you understand what's happening beneath the surface, strengthen your foundations, and choose advanced tools intentionally, you give your body the opportunity to thrive—not just survive. You deserve to feel energetic. You deserve to feel strong. And you deserve to enjoy this next season of your life.   Resources Learn more about Bria Gadd Website: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/ Podcast: The Period Whisperer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bria_period_whisperer/ Free Hormone Breakthrough Guide https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/hormonebreakthrough Coaching https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/Coaching   Are you a health coach in need of done-for-you content? Visit yourhealthcoachbiz.com and save 40% using code GO40. 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Do you constantly feel unheard, blamed, or emotionally drained in your marriage—and wonder if narcissistic behavior could be the reason?Many women struggle for years in relationships where their feelings are dismissed, their reality is questioned, and every conflict somehow becomes their fault. While only a qualified mental health professional can diagnose narcissistic personality disorder, recognizing common patterns such as manipulation, lack of empathy, gaslighting, and controlling behavior can help you better understand your relationship dynamics. In this episode, Heather Quick explains how these behaviors often show up in marriage and divorce, and what women can do to protect themselves when preparing to leave a high-conflict relationship.Learn the most common warning signs of narcissistic behavior and how they impact communication, trust, and emotional well-being.Discover how narcissistic spouses often use manipulation and gaslighting during divorce proceedings—and how to avoid being caught off guard.Understand the practical steps you can take now to protect yourself emotionally, financially, and legally before making any major decisions.Listen now to gain the clarity, confidence, and strategic guidance you need to protect yourself and make informed decisions about your future.Link to the Article: https://www.verywellmind.com/signs-you-re-married-to-a-narcissist-5208165Interested in working with us? Fill out this form here to get started.Not quite ready? Interact with us on socials! OR get all of your questions answered by taking our online course: Divorce 101!Divorce 101 Online Course- https://heather-quick.mykajabi.com/divorce-101Linktree- https://linktr.ee/FloridaWomensLawGroup Florida Women's Law Group Website- https://www.floridawomenslawgroup.com/Women Winning Divorce is supported by Florida Women's Law Group.Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not an advertisement for legal services. The information provided on this podcast is not intended to be legal advice. You should not rely on what you hear on this podcast as legal advice. If you have a legal issue, please contact a lawyer. The views and opinions expressed by the hosts and guests are solely those of the individuals and do not represent the views or opinions of the firms or organizations with which they are affiliated or the views or opinions of this podcast's advertisers. This podcast is available for private, non-commercial use only. Any editing, reproduction, or redistribution of this podcast for commercial use or monetary gain without the expressed, written consent of the podcast's creator is prohibited.Thank you for listening, please leave us a review and share the podcast with your friends and colleagues. Send your questions, comments, and feedback to marketing@4womenlaw.com.

Send us Fan MailWhat does it really mean to build a “fundamentally sound” baseball program?In this episode, we sit down with Eddie Hull, Head Baseball Coach at Charlotte Catholic High School in North Carolina, whose teams have earned a reputation for consistency, toughness, and attention to detail. That reputation doesn't happen by accident. Coach Hull breaks down the everyday standards that drive his program, starting with two clear non‑negotiables: play fast and compete every pitch.We dive into what “playing fast” actually looks like inside a high school program—how tempo, urgency, and preparation keep players mentally locked in and how pace of play can quietly become a competitive advantage.Coach Hull also walks us through the player development model at Charlotte Catholic, including the strength and conditioning culture he builds from the moment freshmen enter the program. He explains why year‑round lifting matters, how strength translates directly to speed and durability, and how a stronger, more physical roster expands what you can demand from players on the field.The conversation also covers youth development and why successful camps aren't just about drills—they're about creating an environment where young players stay engaged, have fun, and build real baseball habits that last.Beyond the high school season, Coach Hull shares insights from managing the Queen City Corn Dogs, a summer collegiate team in the Old North State League. He discusses the challenges of balancing development and competition with college athletes, as well as what he's learned about travel baseball, year‑round training, and how coaches and parents can help players avoid burnout through smarter scheduling and intentional recovery.We also get into the details of in‑game decision making, including:• How hitters can adjust when facing elite velocity• Using pitching machines to simulate high‑level pitching when your staff can't replicate 95 mph• What a coach should actually say during a mound visit when the game is on the lineWhether you're a coach, player, or parent trying to build a better development plan, this conversation offers practical insights you can apply immediately.Subscribe to the show, share this episode with a coaching buddy, and leave a quick review.One question to think about: What standard in your program do you refuse to compromise on?Support the showFollow:  X | @BCUPod / IG @baseballcoachesunplugged Website - https://www.athlete1.netSponsor: The Netting Professionalshttps://www.nettingpros.com

Send us Fan MailShownotes can be found at https://www.profitwithlaw.com/537.Most law firms are marketing to everyone. That's exactly why their phone isn't ringing.In this episode, Moshe sits down with Cameron LiButti, founder of Bid View Marketing, to talk about the marketing mistake that keeps law firms stuck — and the counterintuitive strategy that actually moves the needle.This one's for you if you've been investing in marketing without seeing consistent, predictable results — and you're starting to wonder if the problem is the tactics or something deeper.The reality is, most law firm owners are trying to win a war with the wrong map. This episode gives you a better one.Chapters:[00:00] Learn the foundation for rapid law firm business growth[03:26] Discover marketing strategies that attract higher-quality legal clients[06:47] Why most attorneys misunderstand law firm marketing strategy[09:07] How to avoid wasting marketing dollars in your practice[12:07] Boost referrals with simple client touchpoints and newsletters[16:17] Leverage organic growth before investing in paid legal advertising[18:17] Stop diluting your law firm marketing — niche for maximum impact[23:33] Master client targeting for effective attorney marketing campaigns[26:02] Pinpoint the pain points your law firm solves to win more clients[30:22] Tailor your marketing to geography and competition for firm growth[33:40] See how lawyer specialization drives more referral businessResources mentioned:

Most practice owners assume that if they want to grow, they need more leads. More referrals. More website traffic. More ads. More people calling the clinic. Sometimes that's true.  But after coaching more than 1,000 Cash-Based practice owners over the years, I've found that most practices actually have a much bigger and more costly problem with conversion and retention, than they do with lead generation. This episode is a perfect example of that distinction, and how fixing customer retention can unveil that you can keep a wonderfully full schedule of cash-pay patients with your current lead flow..  One of my Mastermind and Forum members recently shared a huge win. Her pelvic health therapist was averaging just 3.7 visits per plan of care. Patients were dropping off long before they received the full benefit of care, and the clinic was constantly forced to replace those patients with new ones.  After implementing a few key changes, that number increased to more than 10 visits per evaluation, creating a dramatic improvement in patient outcomes, schedule utilization, revenue, and profit per patient. And before you leave the episode page, make sure you scroll down for this episode's free resource. The Motivator Index has become one of the most valuable leadership tools I've ever used for hiring, managing, and motivating team members, and it plays an important role in the story you'll hear today. P.S. If you'd like help identifying hidden bottlenecks in your business and building systems that improve retention, conversions, and profitability, click here to join the Cash-Based Practice Mastermind and get the real-time guidance you need from me and a group of successful practice owners walking the path shoulder to shoulder with you. What You'll Learn in This Episode Why many practices have a retention problem disguised as a lead generation problem How to identify therapists with unusually short plans of care The connection between patient buy-in and visit frequency Why clinician expectations need to be clearly defined How to use the Motivator Index to improve staff performance and patient retention The role KPIs play in driving clinician accountability How to coach underperforming employees before considering termination USEFUL INFORMATION: Check out our course: Automated Top Talent Attraction and Hiring System

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Want to become a better leader? Start by leading yourself well. In this re-release 2 Minutes of Motivation Live Greatly episode, Kristel Bauer shares an often-overlooked leadership strategy: investing in your own well-being. When you prioritize your physical, mental, and emotional health, you're better equipped to show up for your team, make thoughtful decisions, and lead with intention. Small investments in yourself can have a powerful ripple effect on those around you. Interested in bringing these types of strategies to your organization? Learn more about Kristel Bauer's keynotes and workshops at livegreatly.co. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to follow the Live Greatly podcast for more short mindset boosts and conversations with world-class leaders, authors, and experts focused on leadership, resilience, well-being, and sustainable high performance. If you're looking to support your team with sustainable high performance, resilience, and clear decision-making in high-pressure environments, Kristel brings these strategies to organizations through engaging keynote experiences. Learn more: www.livegreatly.co  Hosted by Kristel Bauer, keynote speaker, author, and performance expert. Kristel delivers high-impact keynotes on: Peak performance Burnout prevention Leadership development Workplace well-being Sustainable success