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    The Fast Lane
    Derek Stevens - Owner of Circa Sports

    The Fast Lane

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 11:01


    Derek Stevens joined the show to talk about the Blues Casino Night, the Win Derek's Wallet contest, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The Shining Wizards Network
    The Shining Wizards 782: I Heard She Gives Good Feet

    The Shining Wizards Network

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026


    The Shining Wizards return, having survived the Blizzard that took over the East Coast. The boys catch up & talk about the weather before jumping into some WWE talk. They discuss What's In The Box? Is it Chris Jericho? Is it Danhausen? They are then joined by Mr Hardcore, Owner of Greektown Pro Wrestling- Channing Decker. They discuss the barbed wire match against Joey Janela, working Crowbar, Jake , balancing... The post The Shining Wizards 782: I Heard She Gives Good Feet appeared first on Shining Wizards Network.

    Le Batard & Friends Network
    NPDS - Team USA sweeps Canada for Olympic hockey golds! Angels owner says winning isn't Top 5 for fans!? (Episode 1417 Hour 1)

    Le Batard & Friends Network

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 52:29


    Today's word of the day is ‘toothless' as in Jack Hughes as in Team USA as in gold medal as in Olympics as in Canada. The USA won Olympic gold in dramatic fashion in overtime to win its first gold medal since 1980! And Team USA's women did the same thing, against the same team, with the same score! Wow! (18:40) The Angels dont care about winning or maybe the fans dont care about winning? That's what owner Arte Moreno said! He did a survey! But he won't show you the survey. (29:45) Jazz Chisholm is confident. I'll give him that. But, Jazz, cmon. (41:08) Review: Hamnet. (44:09) NPPOD. (45:30) Rondale Moore took his own life. An NFL player. A college football playing great. So young. So much more life ahead of him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Nothing Personal with David Samson
    Team USA sweeps Canada for Olympic hockey golds! Angels owner says winning isn't Top 5 for fans!? (Episode 1417 Hour 1)

    Nothing Personal with David Samson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 52:29


    Today's word of the day is ‘toothless' as in Jack Hughes as in Team USA as in gold medal as in Olympics as in Canada. The USA won Olympic gold in dramatic fashion in overtime to win its first gold medal since 1980! And Team USA's women did the same thing, against the same team, with the same score! Wow! (18:40) The Angels dont care about winning or maybe the fans dont care about winning? That's what owner Arte Moreno said! He did a survey! But he won't show you the survey. (29:45) Jazz Chisholm is confident. I'll give him that. But, Jazz, cmon. (41:08) Review: Hamnet. (44:09) NPPOD. (45:30) Rondale Moore took his own life. An NFL player. A college football playing great. So young. So much more life ahead of him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk
    676: Jesse Cole (Owner, Savannah Bananas) - The Beauty of Obsession, Building a Fans First World, Walt Disney, Mr. Beast, Radical Transparency (Opening the Books), Do the Opposite of Normal, Turning a $6M Mistake Into a Moment, and Creating Banana World

    The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 44:53


    Go to www.LearningLeader.com The Learning Leader Show with Ryan Hawk This is brought to you by Insight Global. If you need to hire one person, hire a team of people, or transform your business through Talent or Technical Services, Insight Global's team of 30,000 people around the world has the hustle and grit to deliver. www.InsightGlobal.com/LearningLeader My Guest: Jesse Cole is the owner of the Savannah Bananas. He went $1.8 million in debt, slept on an air mattress, and built a business that is now valued at over a billion dollars. I spent half a day with Jesse in Savannah watching practice, and Jesse gave me a personal tour of their entire operation. It was incredible. Notes: Fans First - The sign is on every locker. And leading out to the field, "Tonight is someone's first time seeing our show." Obsessed/Focused - Banana Ball/Serving people is his life. We didn't talk about hobbies, TV shows, or anything other than what they're doing now and in the future. He's obsessed with what he does and super focused. Transparent - Jesse just released their full P&L as a private company: revenue, expenses, player salaries, everything. Most businesses guard this religiously. He's completely transparent. I asked why, and he said, "Fans first. They deserve to know everything." Reps - We went to the field to watch practice. It looked just like a game. Players were dancing all the time. And every single rep they practiced as a trick play (behind the back, through the legs, etc.). They never play normal baseball. You wonder how they are so good on gameday at doing a backflip while catching a fly ball. Because they practice it thousands of times without fans so that when they're there, they put on a great show. Hiring – "Love your people more than you love your customer." 12,000 people on the waitlist to work for the Bananas. When you hire, have them do a "fans first" essay. Then they write a future essay.  Always Be Caring, Different, Enthusiastic, Fun, Growing, & Hungry Fans First: The Counter-Intuitive Decision - Jesse sacrificed $6 million in ticket revenue after a system messed things up for fans.  Merch – 787,000 fans purchased merchandise in 2025, totaling 1.96 million total items. That means the average person is purchasing ~2.5 items at checkout, with 80% of total sales taking place in person. 621,000 at live shows versus 166,000 online. It's a $50m business! TV: The Distribution Strategy - Giving Away Value - Jesse insisted on free YouTube streaming even when ESPN wanted exclusivity. Jesse is building a zero-profit secondary ticket market. He's literally giving away things other sports properties would monetize. So, even with all of the team's games still airing for free on YouTube, the Bananas averaged 500,000 viewers on ESPN, The CW, and Roku. The team's most-watched broadcast was a July 4th game at Fenway Park, which averaged 837,000 viewers on ESPN, making it the holiday weekend's most-watched primetime sports broadcast. TV networks want exclusivity, but you demand that the games still be broadcast for free on YouTube (in addition to whatever channel they are on) Social Media - The Bananas added 12.7 million new social media followers in 2025 alone. That pushes their total social media following across all channels north of 35 million... Roughly 2x more followers than MLB's most popular team, the Yankees, at 18 million. You have to believe something before you achieve something. Six years ago, Jesse said, "We're gonna sell out Fenway Park," and his team looked at him like he was crazy (they were a college summer baseball team, not even doing tours yet). You have to get through the messy to get to the great. Their first world tour was brutal: the sound was terrible, the show wasn't great, the game finished in the seventh inning because they didn't have a rule to make it go nine innings. See what's best for the guest, not what's best for the business. Walt Disney was the first to go into full-length animation, color, sound, and with Disneyland, he focused on one entrance to control the experience, custom rides, and invested in a castle and landscaping, which made no money. Go where others won't go. Sam Walton went to small towns, and no one paid attention to him for the first five to ten years. It's somebody's first time every night. Fans wait three years on a waitlist to come to a game, so Jesse doesn't care if you're having a bad day. That's their first time. Control the entire experience. Walt learned he couldn't control the experience when people watched his movies at a theater (it could be dirty, and people might not be nice), so he built Disneyland. Who do we work for? Fans. Jesse opened the books completely (numbers, player salary, merch sales, everything) because they have a responsibility and accountability to their fans. We have to feel our mistakes. When they sent a wrong email to 44,000 fans instead of 4,000, it cost them $6 million to take care of those fans with tickets (more than the company brought in their first five years). We need to have bigger failures. If we're not trying things big enough, we won't have bigger failures and mistakes that cost us a lot more in the future. Turn mistakes into moments. After the $6 million email mistake, Jesse set up a Zoom call with all 44,000 people, had everyone turn their cameras on, and apologized while looking at every single person. Build something you wish existed for yourself. Jesse played baseball until he couldn't anymore. He put so much pressure on himself that it wasn't fun anymore, and he was told he wasn't good enough. Design every second of the first-day experience. When players showed up, they went to a parking lot with a DJ at 8:30 AM. Three buses arrived with balloons, hundreds of people lined the streets cheering, Man-nanas served munchkins on silver platters, a custom hype video played, the host introduced from the roof, and fireworks went off. Every player has been told they're not good enough. All Bananas players have been drafted or been top college players, and at some point, they've all been rejected, cut, told to hang it up. Obsession is awesome. If you can find something you're obsessed with, so few people in the world get to have that. Watch the best of the best obsess over details. Derek Hough (one of the greatest dancers) wasn't just focusing on the dance; he was producing while dancing, telling the camera crew exactly where to come, when to hit him, and where he would wink. No one goes home excited about normal. No one says, "That restaurant was really normal, the waiter served it the same way, the food was pretty normal, the parking lot was normal." Whatever's normal, do the exact opposite. Normal gets normal results. There's a lot of normal in the world, but not a lot of extraordinary. Put yourself in the customer's shoes and eliminate friction. Where's the game tonight? On Amazon, Peacock, CBS, NBC? Jesse threw away millions to keep all games free on YouTube because that's a friction point. Your fans will reward you. The Bananas sold over 1.9 million merch items last year because they built something people are proud of and want to wear. If people don't want to wear your merch, you haven't made them feel something yet. One fan gets a new Bananas tattoo every year (he's got six logos on his leg now). Invest everything in the experience, spend zero on traditional marketing. Make the experience so good that fans will share with everyone that this is something they haven't experienced before. Social media growth came from trying and stumbling into learning. In 2016, an intern said he could create videos; they did a lip sync to "Can't Stop the Feeling" by Justin Timberlake. It wasn't even well-produced, but they tried. Give energy back because of how good it feels. A woman came up to Jesse on a cruise and said she was there because he gave her a hug at a Sacramento game the day after her sister died. She came on the cruise to give him a hug back. Do what gives you energy. Jesse's entire day is filled with things that give him energy: being with people, rehearsing shows, banana ball youth meetings, broadcast team, and talented writers. Have people who love to execute. You do what gives you energy and have them execute at a high level. Be very involved at the beginning (get the idea and vision right) and at the end (make adjustments).

    The Mens Room Daily Podcast
    Matt Meets An Owner

    The Mens Room Daily Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 9:31


    Mens Room Question: Who is the most famous person from your school or hometown, and have you ever met anyone famous?

    Rise N' Crime
    OH hubby arrested and 911 call released in wife's murder, human remains found in OK could be tied to 2013 cold case, and man's best friend finds a loving owner following crime in LV

    Rise N' Crime

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 40:51


    The How of Business - How to start, run & grow a small business.

    Five practical reasons your small business will sell and how to intentionally build long-term exit value. Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/597-why-your-business-will-sell/   Most business owners say they want to sell one day but very few actually build a business someone would want to buy. In this episode, Henry Lopez outlines five practical reasons your business will sell and the disciplines required to build exit readiness long before you're ready to exit. A sellable business isn't created at the moment you decide to sell - it's built over years through intentional design. Henry shares the five core elements that dramatically increase sellability: A scalable, repeatable offer Predictable and recurring revenue Documented systems Owner independence A credible growth story Visit the show notes page for this episode to download the Business Sellability Scorecard. Referencing ideas from Built to Sell by John Warrillow, Henry reinforces the principle that "a sellable business is a productized business" - one with clearly defined and standardized offerings instead of highly customized one-off projects. Whether you plan to sell or not, building a sellable business creates greater freedom, stronger profitability, and more control over your future. This episode is hosted by Henry Lopez. The How of Business podcast focuses on helping you start, run, grow and exit your small business. The How of Business is a top-rated podcast for small business owners and entrepreneurs. Find the best podcast, small business coaching, resources and trusted service partners for small business owners and entrepreneurs at our website https://TheHowOfBusiness.com

    City Cast Denver
    Beau Jo's Owner Chip Bair on the Real Story of ‘Colorado Style Pizza'

    City Cast Denver

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 37:41


    Beau Jo's is a bona fide Colorado institution, but the full origin story of “Colorado Style Pizza” has not been told until today. Producer Paul Karolyi has been obsessed with Beau Jo's since moving here in 2015 and seeing Denverites put honey on their pizza crust. Finally, he completed a multi-year investigation of the honey-crust phenomenon and the true meaning of “Colorado Style Pizza” for the James Beard Award-winning podcast The Sporkful, culminating in an interview with Beau Jo's owner Chip Bair. Today on the podcast, we are presenting that interview in its entirety. Check out that episode of The Sporkful! For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm What do you think about Beau Jo's and Colorado Style Pizza? We want to hear from you! Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418 Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise

    Restaurant Unstoppable with Eric Cacciatore
    1255: Skeeter Miller, Owner and President of The County Line Bar-B-Q Restaurant Group

    Restaurant Unstoppable with Eric Cacciatore

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 135:22


    Skeeter Miller joins the Restaurant Unstoppable Network for a live Q+A on March 23rd, 2026 at 11AM EST. To join us and engage with all our guests and events, go to restaurantunstoppable.com/live -OR- to just catch today's guest, head over to restaurantunstoppable.com/cwe and we will get you a link to join that specific event for FREE! Don "Skeeter" Miller is the longtime owner and president of The County Line, the iconic Texas barbecue institution he helped launch in Austin in 1975. Starting as the restaurant's first dishwasher, he worked every job in the house before being invited into partnership and eventually leading the brand's growth into a multi-location barbecue operation spanning several states. Under his leadership, The County Line has become known for its hilltop and lakeside locations, its laid-back, family-friendly atmosphere, and its famously generous platters of ribs and brisket.​ A hands-on operator and industry advocate, Skeeter has served as president of County Line Incorporated and has been deeply involved with restaurant associations and legislative advocacy on behalf of independent restaurateurs, earning multiple honors for his contributions to Texas's hospitality community. On this episode, Skeeter shares the story of how he went from washing dishes to building a beloved barbecue brand, what he's learned from nearly five decades in the business, and why he believes in supporting local food and community above all. Join RULibrary: www.restaurantunstoppable.com/RULibrary Join RULive: www.restaurantunstoppable.com/live Set Up your RUEvolve 1:1: www.restaurantunstoppable.com/evolve Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/restaurantunstoppable Subscribe to our email newsletter: https://www.restaurantunstoppable.com/ Today's sponsors: - Restaurant Technologies — the leader in automated cooking oil management. Their Total Oil Management solution is an end-to-end closed loop automated system that delivers, monitors, filters, collects, and recycles your cooking oil eliminating one of the dirtiest jobs in the kitchen.. Automate your oil and elevate your kitchen by visiting rti-inc.com or call 888-779-5314 to get started! - Cerboni - Cerboni is an all-in-one financial solution for restaurants. Reliable tax preparation & Business incorporation. Seamless Payroll and compliance report. Strategic CFO Services That Drive Business Growth. Detailed, custom reporting for complete financial clarity. Dedicated support for restaurants & Multi-location businesses. End-to-end financial management under one roof. Call (281) 888-2413 and mention Restaurant Unstoppable to get 20% off your first month of service. - US Foods®. Running a restaurant takes MORE than great food—it takes reliable deliveries, quality products, and smart tools. US Foods® helps you make it. Ready to level up? Visit: usfoods.com/expectmore. - Guest contact info:  Website: https://www.countyline.com/ Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! 

    CarDealershipGuy Podcast
    Lebowitz/Sansone on NJ Brokers, Billings on AI Search, Wood on Store Turnaround | Daily Dealer Live

    CarDealershipGuy Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 69:33


    Today's show features: - Jake Lebowitz, Partner/Dealer Principal of Raceway Auto Group

 - Paul Sansone, Owner of Sansone Jr Auto Group

 - Zach Billings, CEO of Wikimotive

 - Michael Wood, General Manager of Land Rover Chantilly This episode is brought to you by: Impel – Your sales team should be selling—not answering the same questions after hours or chasing low-intent leads. Impel AI works 24/7, instantly answering complex inventory, trade-in, and financing inquiries while booking appointments automatically. And with Agentic Response capability, Impel AI interprets the context of each lead source in real time and delivers tailored journeys that drive 26% more sales conversions. Your reps can finally focus on engaging with ready-to-buy shoppers at exactly the right moment and closing deals more efficiently. See how we turn your BDC into a sales powerhouse. Learn more at https://carguymedia.com/3MZnxmf. Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: CDG Circles ➤ ⁠https://cdgcircles.com/⁠ CDG News ➤ ⁠https://news.dealershipguy.com/⁠ CDG Jobs ➤ ⁠https://jobs.dealershipguy.com/⁠ CDG Recruiting ➤ ⁠https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/⁠ My Socials: X ➤ ⁠https://www.twitter.com/GuyDealership⁠ Instagram ➤ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/cardealershipguy/⁠ TikTok ➤ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@guydealership⁠ LinkedIn ➤⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy/⁠ Threads ➤ ⁠https://www.threads.net/@cardealershipguy⁠ Facebook ➤⁠ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683⁠ Everything else ➤ ⁠dealershipguy.com

    The Fearless Agent Podcast
    Episode - 377 How to Cure the Selective Amnesia Sellers Have about Pricing!

    The Fearless Agent Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 29:16


    Fearless Agent Coach & Founder Bob Loeffler shares his insights on The Best Way to Get a Price Reduction Skillfully and how it's making his Fearless Agent Coaching Students rich! Fearless Agent Coaching is the Highest Results Producing Real Estate Sales Training and Coaching Program in the Industry and we can prove it will work for you if it's a good fit! Call us today at 480-385-8810 to see if it may be  good fit for you! Telephone Prospecting for Realtors means Cold Calling, Door knocking, Calling for Sale By Owners, Calling Expired Listings, Calling your Sphere of Influence, Farming, Holding Open Houses, but Fearless Agent Coaching Students di all of these completely differently and get massively better results! Find out how! Listen in each week as Bob gives an overview and explains the big ideas behind making big money as a Fearless Agent! If you are earning less selling real estate than you wish you were, and you're open to the idea of having some help, We are here for you! You will never again be in a money making situation with a Buyer, Seller or Investor and not have the right words! You will be very confident! You will be a Fearless Agent! Call Bob anytime for more information about Fearless Agent Coaching for Agents, Fearless Agent Recruiting Training for Broker/Owners, or hiring Bob as a Speaker for your next Event! Call today 480-385-8810 - or go to https://fearlessagent.com Telephone Prospecting for Realtors means Cold Calling, Door knocking, Calling for Sale By Owners, Calling Expired Listings, Calling your Sphere of Influence, Farming, Holding Open Houses, Spin Selling, but Fearless Agent Coaching Students do all of these completely differently and get massively better results! Find out how! Are You an Owner of a Real Estate Company - need help Recruiting Producing Agents - Call today! 480-385-8810 and go to FearlessAgentRecruiting.com and watch our Recruiting Video Real Estate Coaching training Real estate training real estate coaching real estate speaker real estate coach real estate sales sales training realtor realtor training realtor coach realtor coaching realtor sales coaching realtor recruiting real estate agent real estate broker realtor prospecting real estate prospecting prospecting for listings calling expired listings calling for sale by owners realtor success Best Realtor Coach Best Real Estate Coach Spin SellingSupport the show: https://fearlessagent.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Kevin and Cory
    Hour 3 - MLB owner has an interesting take, NFL Draft Profiles, Wankers and Winners of the Weekend

    Kevin and Cory

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 46:05


    12pm hour of The K&C Masterpiece! The owner of the Angels has an interesting take on MLB fan experiences. Our NFL Draft focus continues with a breakdown of TJ Parker and Peter Woods. Wankers and Winners of the Weekend!

    Winging It Travel Podcast
    Bhutan Series w/ Breathe Bhutan: A Traditional Homestay in Bhutan - Interview with the owner Ama Om (Ama Om's Homestay)

    Winging It Travel Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 30:06 Transcription Available


    What is it really like to stay in a traditional homestay in Bhutan?In this episode of the Winging It Travel Podcast, I'm coming to you from rural Bhutan, where I sit down with Ama Om — the owner of a traditional Bhutanese homestay located in a small village outside Punakha. With the help of a translator, Ama Om shares her life story and what it truly means to welcome travellers into her home.Ama Om has been hosting guests for over a decade, offering far more than just accommodation. We talk about daily village life in Bhutan, balancing farming with tourism, cooking traditional food, caring for animals, and preserving a way of life that's slowly disappearing due to modernisation.This conversation explores Bhutanese Buddhist beliefs, especially the idea of karmic connections — the belief that people don't arrive in our lives by accident. Ama Om explains why hosting guests brings her so much joy and why she believes homestays offer the most authentic way to experience Bhutanese culture.You'll also hear about:What daily life in a rural Bhutanese village looks likeWhy homestays are important for local livelihoods in BhutanTraditional Bhutanese food, farming, and household skillsHot stone baths, milking cows, making cheese, and cooking togetherWhy staying outside cities like Thimphu and Paro offers a deeper travel experienceYou might notice my voice is a little rough in this episode — I was battling a cough and cold during the recording — but this story was far too special not to share.If you're planning a trip to Bhutan, curious about authentic travel experiences, or interested in staying in a traditional homestay, this episode offers a rare and honest insight into rural Bhutanese life and the people who make it unforgettable.

    Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Payroll, Accounting, Cash Flow, Sol
    376: How To Stop Waking Up Feeling Dread Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, VA, Owner, Or Self-Employed

    Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Payroll, Accounting, Cash Flow, Sol

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 5:34


    If you are like many people that I work with, you are probably feeling dread throughout your days as well.  It's not a bad thing, but what is important is that you are making sure you are dealing with this in the best way possible.  I think there's a misconception that most people don't have to deal with dread.  If you look on social media, you don't find too many people posting about what they are dreading for the day.  This may cause you to think that your life is filled with more dread than others, but let me assure you that there are many people out there who are feeling dread.  This is a normal feeling when you are working on something new, or you have something hard you need to do.  If I asked you right now, what is your most dreaded activity? What would you say?  It might be meeting potential customers or clients, putting yourself and your business out in the world, marketing, paperwork, or even a bookkeeping or accounting task.  Let's dive in… Join us in a community built specifically for accountants and high-stress professionals.  You'll receive support, accountability, and a community that understands what you're going through. We focus on stress reduction, increasing productivity, time management, goal achievement, health, happiness, and desired lifestyle:  https://www.financialadventure.com/community I'm inviting you to sign up for the free private podcast where I do a deeper dive into this topic on the Mastering Your Mindset Moments podcast for high-stress professionals: https://www.financialadventure.com/private Schedule your Complimentary Stress Audit and Clarity Session, where we'll work together to create a clear and focused plan for you to move forward so you'll immediately start enjoying your life with less stress, increased productivity, and more time to spend doing what you love with the people you care about: https://www.financialadventure.com/work-with-me Accountants, CPAs, Bookkeepers, Tax Preparers & Financial Professionals, sign up here to get updates on upcoming opportunities & grab the Audit Of Your Well-Being & Balance Guide here: https://www.financialadventure.com/accountant Ready to set up your business?  I have a program to help you get your business set up so that you can start making money.  Sign up for this program here: https://www.financialadventure.com/start Are you ready to try coaching?  Schedule an Introductory Coaching Session today.  You'll have the opportunity to see how you like coaching with an Introductory Coaching Session: https://www.financialadventure.com/intro Join us in the Mastering Your Small Business Finances PROFIT LAB if you are ready to take control of your business finances and create the profitable business you are striving for.  Are you ready to generate revenues and increase the profit in your business: https://www.financialadventure.com/profit If You Are Ready To Choose, Start Or Grow Your Side Hustle, Get Your Free Checklist And Assessment Here: https://www.financialadventure.com/sidehustle Grab Your FREE guide:  5 Essential Strategies For Stress-Free Bookkeeping: https://www.financialadventure.com/5essentials Your FREE Online Virtual Bookkeeping Business Starter Guide & Success Path Is Waiting For You: https://www.financialadventure.com/starterguide Join Our Facebook Community:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenbusinessownersultimatediybookkeepingboutique The Strategic Bookkeeping Academy, including Bookkeeping Basics, is open for registration!  You can learn more and sign up here: https://www.financialadventure.com/sba Looking for a payroll solution for your business?  You can get an exclusive 15% discount on your payroll services when you sign up here: https://www.financialadventure.com/adp QuickBooks Online - Save 30% Your First 6 Months: https://www.financialadventure.com/quickbooks Sign up for a virtual coffee chat to see if starting a Bookkeeping Business is right for you: https://www.financialadventure.com/discovery Show Notes:  https://www.financialadventure.com This podcast is sponsored by Financial Adventure, LLC ~ visit https://www.financialadventure.com for additional information and free resources.

    UAB Green and Told
    Ready, Fire, Aim: Entrepreneurship in Motion - Chris Patel '24

    UAB Green and Told

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 31:37


    Chris PatelBS, Collat School of Business 2024Founder & Owner, Krown PetroleumDr. Patrick MurphyGoodrich Endowed Chair for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Bill L. Harbert Institute for Innovation and EntrepreneurshipMore InformationKrown Petroleum websiteUAB Barefield Entrepreneurship Program - Krishna Patel spotlightLinkedIn - Krishna (Chris) PatelBill L. Harbert Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship - Dr. Patrick Murphy bioBill L. Harbert Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship - websiteBirmingham Business Journey - 2024 Inno Under 25: Chris Patel, Birmingham

    RNZ: Checkpoint
    Business losing tens of thousands due to Wellington sewage leak

    RNZ: Checkpoint

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 6:44


    A business owner who has already lost tens of thousands of dollars due to Wellington's sewage leak wants a more targeted Rāhui so beach users can return to parts of the coast that are currently off limits. The city's southern coast has been off limits since the Moa Point treatment plant failed catastrophically sending about 70 million litres of untreated sewage the sea daily. Owner of Dive Wellington in Island Bay, Dave Drane spoke to Lisa Owen. 

    Slam the Gavel
    Discussion on Custody Swap; With Maryann Petri

    Slam the Gavel

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 13:34


        Slam the Gavel host Maryann Petri discusses Michael "Thunder" Phillips article, written 2-22-2026, "Father Ambushed and Stabbed During Custody Swap: When "Routine Exchanges Turn Violent. News4 San Antonio reported this article that Michael is referring to.     The host also questioned why main media is not carrying these articles related to violence perpetuated through the Family Court system. Also in these articles that are mentioned by small news stations such as News4 San Antonio, why aren't the judges, attorneys and Guardian Ad Litems (3rd Party Parasites) mentioned?To Reach Maryann Petri:  dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.comSupportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)Maryann Petri: dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.comhttps://www.tiktok.com/@maryannpetriFacebook:  https://youtube.com/@slamthegavelpodcast?si=INW9XaTyprKsaDklhttps://substack.com/@maryannpetri?r=kd7n6&utm_medium=iosInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/guitarpeace/Pinterest: Slam The Gavel Podcast/@guitarpeaceLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryann-petri-62a46b1ab/  Twitter https://x.com/PetriMaryannEzlegalsuit.com   https://ko-fi.com/maryannpetrihttps://www.zazzle.com/store/slam_the_gavel/aboout*DISCLAIMER* The use of this information is at the viewer/user's own risk. Content on this podcast does not constitute legal, financial, medical or any other professional advice. Viewer/user/guest should consult with the relevant professionals. IRS CIRCULAR 230 DISCLOSURE: To ensure compliance with requirements imposed by the Internal Revenue Service, we inform you that any U.S. federal tax advice contained in this communication (including any attachments) is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (1) avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (2) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein. Reproduction, distribution, performing, publicly displaying and making a derivative of the work is explicitly prohibited without permission from content creator. The content creator maintains the exclusive copyright and any unauthorized copyright usage is strictly prohibited.  Podcast is protected by owner from duplication, reproduction, distribution, making a derivative of the work or by owner displaying the podcast. Owner shall be held harmless and indemnified from any and all legal liability.Support the showSupportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/

    Michigan Business Network
    Michigan Business Beat | Sam Connell, Battle Jacks, Minor League Regional Branding, Growth Strategy!

    Michigan Business Network

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 6:53


    Chris Holman welcomes Sam Connell, New General Manager, Battle Creek Battle Jacks. Welcome Sam, please share some of your career leading up to being named a baseball GM last September? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/ Home of Southwest Michigan Baseball, Building the Future From a Historic Home Battle Creek Battle Jacks Announce New Tagline and Tease Alternate Identity for 2026 Battle Creek, Mich. (January 16, 2026). The Battle Creek Battle Jacks today announced a new official tagline that will guide the organization into its next chapter, while also previewing plans for a Southwest Michigan alternate identity to be introduced during the 2026 season. As the Battle Jacks prepare to enter its fifth season since the rebrand from the “Bombers”, the announcement reflects a moment of reflection, pride, and purpose for the organization and the community it serves. Beginning in 2026, the Battle Jacks will officially carry the tagline: Battle Creek Battle Jacks. Home of Southwest Michigan Baseball. The new identity represents more than a branding update. It signals a renewed commitment to Battle Creek, recognition of the city's deep baseball roots, and a long-term vision that positions the ballpark as the gathering place for baseball fans across the entire Southwest Michigan region. “This moment is about clarity,” said Owner and President Scott Miles. “Southwest Michigan is -*the region we serve. Battle Creek is the home that defines it. Our ballpark stands on some of the most historic baseball grounds in the Midwest. Hall of Famers played here in their early years. Generations of families have come through this park. Past teams wore Southwest Michigan across their chests because Battle Creek had earned that identity.” A Home Built on History Baseball in Battle Creek did not begin with the Battle Jacks. For decades, Bailey Park and historic C.O. Brown Stadium in Battle Creek have stood among the Midwest's most important amateur baseball venues. Long before the Battle Jacks took the field, the park hosted professional baseball, championship teams, and a who's who of Michigan baseball royalty. From future Hall of Famers like Derek Jeter and John Smoltz in the earliest stages of their careers to countless unforgettable summer nights, the ballpark helped shape the baseball culture of Michigan. Families traveled from communities across Southwest Michigan to watch the game played here. Players grew up dreaming of stepping onto this field. Teams proudly represented not just a city, but an entire region. Calling Battle Creek the Home of Southwest Michigan Baseball is not a marketing slogan. It is recognition of what has already been true for generations. “This ballpark is sacred ground,” Miles said. “When you walk into Bailey Park, you feel the history. Our responsibility is to protect that legacy while building something that honors it and carries it forward.” A Natural Evolution in Year Five When the Battle Jacks rebranded in 2021, the team's original tagline, Fans Best Friend, captured the warmth, accessibility, and family-first spirit that defined the franchise's early years. That identity will continue to serve a meaningful purpose within the organization. “That foundation mattered,” said General Manager Sam Connell. “As a young organization, that identity helped us build trust and connection. It reflected who we were at that moment.” Now entering the fifth season, the organization has grown, expectations have grown, and the role the team plays in the community and across the region has grown as well.

    Slam the Gavel
    It's All In The Birth Certificates; With Andrea Brewer

    Slam the Gavel

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 52:43


        Slam The Gavel welcomes back Andrea Brewer to the podcast. Today she discussed how the states are handling a person's gender on their birth certificate from the date of birth. Andrea went over some of the states that have administrative processes and the statistics of some of the states where there is no court order required, and how many states allow for a change of gender just on a simple affidavit. The VS42 form was discussed as well as it appears anyone can put information on this document for gender.    Also was discussed Debbie Carroll's contribution to the book Raised By These Wolves, Family and Juvenile Courts Continue to Destroy Future Generations, which involved the Memorandum of Procedure.To Reach Andrea Brewer:  oceandesignzart@gmail.comSupportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)Maryann Petri: dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.comhttps://www.tiktok.com/@maryannpetriFacebook:  https://youtube.com/@slamthegavelpodcast?si=INW9XaTyprKsaDklhttps://substack.com/@maryannpetri?r=kd7n6&utm_medium=iosInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/guitarpeace/Pinterest: Slam The Gavel Podcast/@guitarpeaceLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryann-petri-62a46b1ab/  Twitter https://x.com/PetriMaryannEzlegalsuit.com   https://ko-fi.com/maryannpetrihttps://www.zazzle.com/store/slam_the_gavel/aboout*DISCLAIMER* The use of this information is at the viewer/user's own risk. Content on this podcast does not constitute legal, financial, medical or any other professional advice. Viewer/user/guest should consult with the relevant professionals. IRS CIRCULAR 230 DISCLOSURE: To ensure compliance with requirements imposed by the Internal Revenue Service, we inform you that any U.S. federal tax advice contained in this communication (including any attachments) is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (1) avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (2) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein. Reproduction, distribution, performing, publicly displaying and making a derivative of the work is explicitly prohibited without permission from content creator. The content creator maintains the exclusive copyright and any unauthorized copyright usage is strictly prohibited.  Podcast is protected by owner from duplication, reproduction, distribution, making a derivative of the work or by owner displaying the podcast. Owner shall be held harmless and indemnified from any and all legal liability.Support the showSupportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/

    Becker Group C-Suite Reports Business of Private Equity
    Building Project Plans Ready for the Unexpected with Liz Hutson of EGH, LLC 2-22-26

    Becker Group C-Suite Reports Business of Private Equity

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026 8:34


    In this episode, Liz Hutson, Principal Consultant and Owner at EGH, LLC, shares practical strategies for resilient project planning.

    The LoCo Experience
    EXPERIENCE 258 | Meet Dakota Collins! - Professional Slack Liner > Mindful Community Creator > Construction Estimator > Owner of the Fastest Growing Landscape Business in the Region

    The LoCo Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026 119:31


    Dakota Collins was born the son of professional hippies - his mom worked in medicine, and dad in education - with construction on the side - and Dakota was raised largely free-range in the hills southwest of Fort Collins.  He was born with a club-foot, which required repeated casting to straighten, and which eventually caused him to develop scoliosis.  And then he discovered slacklining!  In a matter of months his spine was straight and his life transformed, and he soon travelled the nation and the world as a professional slackliner, motivational speaker, and adventurist!  He later co-founded Breathe - a mindful community featuring yoga, extreme slacklining, meditation and more - and met his now wife at a Breathe festival - where they spent the full week together, and then she immediately joined the man she'd just met on a 30-day backpacking trip in Alaska.  I write all this to share the notion that when Dakota Collins does stuff - he does it all the way!  Dakota founded Grey Rock Landscape and Construction in the fall of 2020, and hired his teenage sister to mow lawns, and built the business to 4 full-time employees before he quit his full-time job with Larimer County.  Now 5 years in and 18 employees strong, Grey Rock has become one of the premier landscape design and installation companies in Northern Colorado.  And it's all about culture.  It seems everyone loves Dakota, and you will too - so please tune in and enjoy my conversation with Dakota Collins.  The LoCo Experience Podcast is sponsored by: Purpose Driven Wealth Thrivent: Learn more

    Montana Outdoor Podcast
    Do You Know How to Save a Friend's or Your Pet's Life? Let's Find Out How!

    Montana Outdoor Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026 62:48


    Send a textThis Week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale talks with Racheal Vargas, Owner of and Instructor for Montana K9 Safety and Montana Health & Safety Training. Racheal is incredibly smart and has a great deal of experience teaching groups and individuals how to save their friend's, family and even pet's lives. Racheal and her staff teach several different types of classes like, Basic Wilderness Frist Aid, Wilderness First Responder and Wilderness EMT Challenge Courses, Stop the Bleed and even a Babysitter Bootcamp. On top of that Racheal and her staff offer all kinds of Pet First Aid Courses. In fact, if you have hunting dogs, sled dogs or just a pup that goes everywhere with you like Rigger's dog does, you really need to listen to this podcast right now. As Racheal likes to put it, “We train heroes!” Gang, you really should listen to this right now and find out a ton of great information and how to have Racheal and her team come to your next community or outdoor group's meeting and turn you and your members into heroes!Links:Click here to learn more about Montana K9 Safety and find out when you can attend a class near you.To learn more about Montana Health & Safety Training and find out when you can attend a class near you, click here.To get all kinds of great information and get all your questions answered about classes and human or pet first aid, click here email Racheal Vargas.Rigger wants to know which topic or part of Montana's Outdoors do you want to explore next? Click here to let him know.Remember to tune in to The Montana Outdoor Radio Show, live every Saturday from 6:00AM to 8:00AM MT. The show airs on 30 radio stations across the State of Montana. You can get a list of our affiliated radio stations on our website. You can also listen to recordings of past shows, get fishing and and hunting information and much more at that website or on our Facebook page. You can also watch our radio show there as well.

    Automotive ADHD
    When are replica cars okay? Is the Alibaba AE86 just SLOP? My thoughts as an original 86 owner

    Automotive ADHD

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026 26:47


    I love my old JDMs and there will always be a rusted away soft spot in my heart for a crusty Corolla. The Toyota AE86 is a great chassis, but existing examples are worn with decades of drifting and abuse. When the Chinese made Alibaba replica body was announced I had hopes that this could be a good for track-rats and driving enthusiasts, but now after the first example has landed in the US, I'm less sold than ever.If you like classic JDM cars, this is the automotive podcast for you! Don't miss this bonus edition of the show.Get your GPS tracker now and protect your car! Use Promo code AUTOADHD15 for 15% off, in addition to another 35% off an annual subscription: spytec.com

    Uncommen: Man to Man
    Biblical Stewardship

    Uncommen: Man to Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026 13:23


    https://www.uncommen.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Money-Talk.mp3 Quick Answers What is Biblical Stewardship? It is the recognition that God owns everything, and we are merely managers of His resources. It shifts the burden of "providing" from your shoulders to His. Is money the root of all evil? No. Scripture says the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. Money itself is morally neutral; it is a tool that reveals where your heart truly lies. Will more money solve my anxiety? Likely not. Anxiety often scales with income. True peace comes from trusting the Provider, not the size of the provision. How do I start budgeting with my spouse? Separate the "business" of the budget from the "romance" of the relationship. Don't ruin date night with a spreadsheet; schedule a specific time to talk numbers. Why is tithing important? It isn't about paying the church's light bill; it's a spiritual discipline that breaks the grip of greed and reminds us who the true Owner is. The Weight of the Wallet Man, we have all been there. You open the banking app on your phone, and your stomach drops. The number isn't what you thought it was. Suddenly, the transmission on the truck sounds a little clunky, the kids need braces, and you feel that familiar tightening in your chest. The world tells men that their worth is directly tied to their net worth. If you can provide, you are a success. If you are struggling, you are a failure. That pressure is crushing, and it keeps millions of men awake at night, staring at the ceiling, doing mental math that never seems to add up. But here is the hard truth: the anxiety you feel about money often has very little to do with the actual amount in your account. We assume that if we just hit that "magic number"—the next raise, the paid-off mortgage, the lottery win—the fear will vanish. It won't. The only thing that truly alleviates financial anxiety is a fundamental shift in perspective. We have to move from a mindset of ownership to a mindset of Biblical Stewardship. When you realize you aren't the owner of the resources, but merely the manager, the pressure begins to lift. Defining the Terms: What is Biblical Stewardship? In church circles, we hear the word "stewardship" and immediately clutch our wallets because we assume it's code for "the pastor needs a new roof." But Biblical Stewardship is far more expansive and liberating than just a Sunday offering. Biblical Stewardship is the theological belief that God is the owner of everything—your money, your house, your car, your talent, and even your next breath. Psalm 24:1 is clear: "The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it." If you are the "owner" of your life, then every financial hit is a personal attack on your security. If the market crashes, you lost. If the water heater breaks, your kingdom is crumbling. That is a heavy burden to carry. However, if you embrace Biblical Stewardship, your role shifts. You are now the asset manager for the Creator of the Universe. Your job isn't to hoard or to worry; your job is to ask, "Lord, how do You want me to manage these resources You have entrusted to me for this season?" The success of the "fund" ultimately rests on His sovereignty, not your striving. The Great Misquote: Money vs. The Heart To understand Biblical Stewardship, we have to clear up one of the most common lies men believe. You have probably heard someone say, "Well, money is the root of all evil." That is technically incorrect. The Apostle Paul actually wrote to Timothy that "the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil" (1 Timothy 6:10). There is a massive difference. Money is just paper and metal. It has no moral agency. It can be used to traffic humans, or it can be used to build orphanages. The money isn't evil; the heart handling it is where the danger lies. When we fail to practice Biblical Stewardship, we start to love the gift more than the Giver. We look to the bank account for the security and peace that only God can provide. That is when money becomes an idol. And like all idols, it will eventually crush its worshippers. True Biblical Stewardship requires us to hold money with an open hand. We respect it as a tool, but we refuse to worship it as a god. The "Just A Little More" Trap You might be thinking, "That's all great theology, but I have real bills. If I just had an extra $10,000 a year, I wouldn't be stressed." Don't be so sure. The podcast hosts discussed a phenomenon that every financial advisor has seen: the moving goalpost. You can talk to a man making $40,000 a year, and he is stressed. You can talk to a man making $400,000 a year, and he is also stressed. The lifestyle inflates to match the income. The guy making minimum wage worries about rent; the guy making millions worries about the stock market or losing his empire. There is a story of a billionaire who was asked, "How much money is enough?" His answer? "Just one more dollar." Without Biblical Stewardship grounding you, "enough" is a horizon you can never reach. You will chase it until you are in the grave. The practice of Biblical Stewardship teaches us contentment. It reminds us that our provision comes from the Lord, not from our hustle. It allows a man to look at what he has—whether it is little or much—and say, "Thank You, Lord. How should we use this?" rather than, "It's not enough." Practical Steps to Biblical Stewardship So, how do we move this from a theological concept to a Tuesday morning reality? Biblical Stewardship is practical. It shows up in how we budget, how we spend, and how we talk to our spouses. 1. The Budget is a Spiritual Tool If you don't know where your money is going, you aren't managing God's resources; you are losing them. Biblical Stewardship requires a plan. It's not about being a penny-pincher; it's about being intentional. Sit down and look at the numbers. Be honest. Ignoring the debt won't make it disappear. God can't bless a mess that you refuse to look at. By creating a budget, you are telling your money where to go instead of wondering where it went. 2. Separate Finance from Romance Money is the number one cause of divorce. Why? Because we mix the stress of the bills with the intimacy of the relationship. Here is a pro-tip from the podcast: Don't do the budget on date night. Date night is for connection, dreaming, and enjoying each other. If you bring up the credit card bill over appetizers, the night is over. Schedule a separate "business meeting" for the household. During that meeting, practice Biblical Stewardship together. Pray over the bills. Ask God for wisdom. Then, when date night comes, leave the spreadsheet at home. 3. Build Margin for the Broken World A key component of Biblical Stewardship is preparation. The podcast noted that many men live "vacation to vacation" rather than preparing for the inevitable emergencies. If you spend every dime you make, you are presuming on the future. When the transmission blows or the medical emergency hits, you are forced into debt, which creates more anxiety. Biblical Stewardship involves the wisdom of the ant (Proverbs 6:6)—storing up in the summer so you are ready for the winter. Building an emergency fund isn't hoarding; it's responsible management that protects your family from the unexpected. The Tithing Question You can't talk about Biblical Stewardship without talking about giving. Why does God ask us to give? Does He need our money? No. He owns the cattle on a thousand hills. He doesn't need your check to keep the lights on in heaven. God commands us to give because He knows how easily money can grip our hearts. Giving is the antidote to greed. When you write that tithe check or support that missionary, you are physically declaring, "God, I trust You more than I trust this money." It is an act of rebellion against the scarcity mindset of the world. Some men get hung up on the "net vs. gross" argument or the specific percentages. They miss the heart of Biblical Stewardship. The goal isn't to check a legalistic box; the goal is to develop a generous spirit that mimics the generosity of God. As the podcast mentioned, we shouldn't just think about "paying the church's electric bill." We are investing in the Kingdom. From Anxiety to Trust The transition to Biblical Stewardship is rarely instant. It is a journey. You will have months where you fail. You will have moments where the fear grips you again. But the more you practice this mindset, the more you will find a strange, settled peace. You will realize that your identity isn't in your bank balance. You will stop looking at your neighbor's new truck with envy because you know you are running a different race. You will find joy in being a conduit of blessing rather than just a reservoir of cash. God wants you to be free. He doesn't want you enslaved to debt or paralyzed by the fear of the future. He invites you into the partnership of Biblical Stewardship so that you can experience the joy of trusting Him. When the bills stack up, take a deep breath. Remind yourself: "I am a manager, not the owner. God, show me what to do with what I have." A Challenge for the Steward This week, take one step toward Biblical Stewardship. Maybe it's finally opening that scary envelope from the bank. Maybe it's setting up a time to talk to your wife about the budget without fighting. Maybe it's giving something away just to prove to yourself that money doesn't own you. The world says, "Get all you can, can all you get, and sit on the can." But you aren't called to be like the world. If you are going to be something, be uncommen. Check out our other resources in our library. Follow Our Podcast on Apple | Spotify

    Becker Group Business Strategy 15 Minute Podcast
    Building Project Plans Ready for the Unexpected with Liz Hutson of EGH, LLC 2-22-26

    Becker Group Business Strategy 15 Minute Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026 8:34


    In this episode, Liz Hutson, Principal Consultant and Owner at EGH, LLC, shares practical strategies for resilient project planning.

    Firearms Radio Network (All Shows)
    CloverTac Podcast 173 – An Almost Gun Owner with Tyler from Average Debate Enjoyer

    Firearms Radio Network (All Shows)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026


    Average Debate Enjoyer on YouTube Lets have a conversatiom with Tyler about his move to Texas, his move from the political left and decision to become a gun owner. Podcast Powered By Meprolight USA Call In Segment Powered By Nutrithority Save 20% On Your First Order With Code CLOVERTAC ********** Become A YouTube Channel Member Amazon Influencer Store Visit The CloverTac Website Grab You Some Camorado Apparel

    The Tom and Curley Show
    Hour 1: Suns owner on tanking: 'Worse than any prop bet scandal' 

    The Tom and Curley Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 31:27


    3pm: I Was Thinking: A Fish Tale that puts politicians on the Hook // This Day in History: 1847 - Donner Party rescued from the Sierra Nevada Mountains // Suns owner on tanking: 'Worse than any prop bet scandal' 

    The Successful Contractor Podcast
    ServiceTitan Is All In on CertainPath – Here's What That Means for You

    The Successful Contractor Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 51:33


    Book a free strategy call to see how we can help you hit your goals and beyond: https://bit.ly/3TvGiNW or call us at: (214)-453-1591Grab our FREE resource: The Foundation Series, Real strategies to build a business that runs (and grows) without chaos: https://bit.ly/3Yqzow5────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────“How did I do this before?”That's the number-one thing ServiceTitan hears from contractors after they make the switch. And now, ServiceTitan and CertainPath are officially partnered—which means the best coaching in home services just got paired with the most powerful software platform in the industry.In this episode of The Successful Contractor, Bob sits down with Joseph Morales and Phil Stern from ServiceTitan—recorded live at CertainPath's Eagles' Summit—to unpack what this partnership means for contractors, what's new with ServiceTitan's Pro Products, and why the AI revolution is already changing how you dispatch, market, and grow.Joseph has spent four years on the road meeting contractors face-to-face. Phil came from 12 years at Google, where he worked on AI solutions and partnerships with brands like Wells Fargo and Ford. Together, they break down ServiceTitan's biggest announcements—from the commercial and construction expansion to the AI-powered Dispatch Pro that's already proving your gut instincts wrong.What You'll Learn in This Episode:•        Why ServiceTitan and CertainPath partnered—and why Phil says “CertainPath's model was a perfect fit”•        The “How did I do this before?” moment—what contractors consistently say after adopting ServiceTitan•        How one contractor was spending 4 hours a day tracking time through email—and how geo-fencing automation eliminated it overnight•        Dispatch Pro: the AI tool that's matching the right tech to the right job for profit—and proving that your “best guy” isn't always who you think•        Marketing Pro: the most-adopted Pro Product, with smart campaigns, UTM tracking, reputation management, and AI-powered ad optimization•        Scheduling Pro: how to automate maintenance contract bookings and online scheduling—straight into your ServiceTitan dashboard•        Atlas and Titan Intelligence: ServiceTitan's new AI-powered voice and dispatching tools•        Titan Score: how ServiceTitan grades your software usage and tells you where to expand next•        The commercial and construction expansion: why contractors who dismissed ServiceTitan as “residential only” need to take a second look•        ServiceTitan's roofing push: the GAF partnership and growing adoption across trades•        CertainPath coach certification: 40–60 hours of training, full curriculum access, and demo accounts—so your coach knows the software inside and out•        Why ServiceTitan is “all in” on CertainPath events—not a one-and-done partnershipWhether you're already on ServiceTitan and want to get more out of it, or you've been on the fence about making the switch—this episode gives you the inside track on where the software is going and how CertainPath coaching is about to make it even more powerful.

    Million Dollar Relationships
    Beyond the Success Script with Seth Streeter

    Million Dollar Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 42:07


    What if success isn't about pushing harder but allowing yourself to be pulled toward your purpose? In this episode, Seth Streeter shares how he helps people navigate major life transitions and discover their inspired life purpose as co-founder of Mission Wealth, a wealth management firm he started 25 years ago that now manages $14 billion in assets for 4,600 families across 34 US locations. Seth has been a financial advisor for 34 years, specializing in guiding clients through major life events while helping them live more fulfilling lives through assessments across 12 dimensions of wealth. After going through divorce and the financial crisis, Seth realized he was achieving traditional success but wasn't fulfilled, leading him to spend an introspective year attending retreats, meditating, and traveling to India. In the last eight years, Seth has led purpose-driven retreats for over 2,000 people, including nine-day retreats in Bhutan where leaders trek in the Himalayas and stay with monks. Seth spoke at Davos with Deepak Chopra on conscious leadership and leads the purpose community for YPO. Seth reveals the relationship that transformed his life: Joe Bosco, owner of an Italian restaurant in Fort Collins, Colorado where Seth worked as a dishwasher through high school. When Seth was looking at colleges and his parents wanted him to attend Colorado State, Joe Bosco said "you should check out Santa Barbara, California" because he went there for horse shows. Seth had never heard of Santa Barbara but applied to UCSB because of Joe Bosco and spent 27 years there, founding Mission Wealth, having his children, serving on 10 nonprofit boards, starting sustainable future.org, and doing a TED Talk, all because Joe Bosco suggested he check out UC Santa Barbara. Seth also credits Chip Conley, founder of MEA, as a mentor who showed him how to move from his head to his heart.   [00:03:40] Led Two Nine-Day Purpose Retreats in Bhutan In Asia for most of the trip Had 25 leaders in each group trekking in Himalayas Stayed overnight at monasteries, lived with monks Contemplated purpose individually, within companies, within world at large [00:04:40] Mission Wealth: 25 Years and $14 Billion Co-founded Mission Wealth 25 years ago Independent registered investment advisory firm 34 locations across US, manages just under $14 billion in assets About 4,600 families, team of 200 advisors and professionals [00:05:20] Started Leading Retreats Eight Years Ago In last eight years started leading retreats and coaching For different companies, leaders, different groups of people Takes paid time off to do it, spends vacations leading retreats About 2,000 people have gone through in-person programs [00:06:00] The 13 Inches From Head to Heart Great quote: "furthest distance many travel in lifetime are 13 inches from head to heart" As financial guy, had heart in what he did, loved helping people solve problems This work feels more intimate, more meaningful Really helping people give themselves permission to be best version of who they want to be [00:08:00] Started in Financial Services Right Out of College Right out of college, needed a job Was in student government at UC Santa Barbara, thought he'd be entrepreneur Dad was in government, mom was teacher, brother was police officer Family said "you need a job with benefits, security, and paycheck" [00:09:00] Went Through His Own Tough Journey Went through divorce, financial crisis, bumps in life Realized success script needed to be rewritten Was working hard but wasn't fulfilled, wasn't content Achieving success in traditional way materially but didn't feel fulfilled [00:09:20] The Introspective Year That Changed Everything Decided to do whole introspective year Went to retreats, read self-help books, listened to podcasts Got into meditation, went to India, did all these "woo" things That year opened up whole new framework for living [00:10:20] Push Energy vs Pull Energy As entrepreneur, had lot of push energy: building vision, growing team, charging hill Used that in Ironman, marathons, running nonprofits After personal reflection, started to adopt pull energy approach More of allowance, trusting doors close and open for reason [00:11:20] Speaking at Davos With Deepak Chopra Was asked to speak at panel in Malibu with five people Woman from Finland asked if he'd been to Davos, offered to get him in Three months before event, confirmed: Thursday with Deepak Chopra on Conscious Leadership in Era of AI Couldn't have pushed way into that opportunity, was being open and available [00:14:40] 12 Dimensions of Wealth Talk about wealth not just in financial sense but across 12 dimensions Impact families are having, quality of relationships, physical health, intellectual growth Seeing families grow true wealth feels very rewarding Lead purpose community for all of YPO [00:15:00] The Success Script and Grind Mentality Lot of people followed success script, did what they were taught Worked hard in school, career, moved through ranks or started company Rinsed and repeated grind mentality to get ahead Now 40, 50, or 60 saying "is this all there is?" [00:17:00] Woman Going Through Divorce Woman in mid-50s going through divorce Two daughters just graduated high school, going to East Coast for college Husband ended 30-year marriage right at same time From financial standpoint she was fine, but really struggling with identity [00:18:00] Converting Husband's Office Into Studio She loved working with single women's nonprofits, domestic shelters Also loved skincare, always did facials for daughters Helped her convert former husband's office into studio Became licensed aesthetician, did facials for women in community including free ones for women through tough times [00:19:20] The Inspired Life Purpose Exercise Had someone at retreat who was CEO, just exited food tech company in New York Did exercise called Your Inspired Life Purpose Four circles: innate gifts, skills, passion, what world needs most Look at how those four circles intersect [00:20:00] Paul's Life Manifesto CEO named Paul came up with amazing idea during exercise Went to room that night, wrote his life manifesto Next morning: "I was up most of the night, I now have life manifesto" Wanted to change food systems of North America leveraging technology [00:20:40] Started a Blog, Got Recruited by Patagonia Paul decided to start blog writing about his vision Just couple months later, recruiter read one of his blog posts Interviewed for new position Became head of Patagonia's Food Provision Company [00:24:00] Invested Heavily in Relationships Since High School Always had lunch meetings 12 to 1, five days a week at same restaurant Would book with clients, teammates, or people in community City council members, students, nonprofit leaders, business leaders Every single day asking: who is this person, what makes them tick, how can I support them? [00:25:00] Working at Italian Restaurant in Fort Collins Worked at Italian restaurant through high school to pay bills Was bus boy, dishwasher, had all the jobs Owner was Joe Bosco, owned restaurant in Fort Collins and one in Casper, Wyoming Was thinking about colleges, parents would pay for Colorado State [00:25:40] "You Should Check Out Santa Barbara" Wanted to do something different, applied to UCLA and Berkeley Joe Bosco said "you should check out Santa Barbara, California, they have university there" Used to go there for horse shows Had never even heard of Santa Barbara at the time [00:26:00] Chose UCSB Because of Joe Bosco Applied to UCSB, packet looked amazing, university on coast Ended up choosing UCSB as his university because of Joe Bosco Spent 27 years in Santa Barbara, half of his adult life Founded company there, had children there, on 10 nonprofit boards [00:31:00] Meeting Ashley Brilliant Mom was sixth grade teacher, had cartoons called Pot Shots by Ashley Brilliant in classroom Going through tough time in Santa Barbara, Ashley's cartoons spoke to him three days in row Wrote thank you note to Mr. Brilliant He replied, met for lunch at Chinese restaurant [00:32:00] The Fortune Cookie Message After meal, got fortune cookies Ashley's note said: "Finally, the answer you've been looking for is sitting across from you" Seth's said: "If at first it's a no, it may become a maybe" Decided to help Ashley start building business around his cartoons [00:34:40] Service Trip to Honduras Took son on service trip to Honduras, worked at orphanage Security guard had wooden leg, very archaic piece of wood with hinge 34 years old, probably made $2 a day, couldn't get new leg Decided to get him a leg [00:35:40] Getting Him a $10,000 Leg Took almost a year but got friend who was Paralympic athlete involved Got him fancy $10,000 leg that was molded and fit for him Had to get it down there strategically because shipping would mean it gets stolen He sent FaceTime video: first time he'd been able to slow dance with wife since car accident 10 years prior   KEY QUOTES "A lot of people followed the success script, worked hard in school and career, rinsed and repeated this grind mentality. Now they're 40, 50, or 60 saying 'is this all there is? I now have success, but there's a creative in me that hasn't been out to play.'" - Seth Streeter "The furthest distance many of us travel in our lifetimes are the 13 inches from our head to our heart. This work feels more intimate and meaningful because it's really helping people give themselves permission to be the best version of who they want to be." - Seth Streeter "I had a lot of push energy as an entrepreneur. But I started to adopt a pull energy approach, more of an allowance, trusting that when a door closes it closes for a reason, when it opens for a reason. I was being pulled to where I was supposed to be." - Seth Streeter CONNECT WITH SETH STREETER 

    The Okay Podcast Powered by The Strength Co.
    EP 97: The Ohio State, USMC & Olympic Hockey feat. Troy Campbell Sr.

    The Okay Podcast Powered by The Strength Co.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 111:01


    In Episode 97 of The Okay Podcast, hosts Grant Broggi, Tres Gottlich, and Jeff Buege sit down with Marine Corps veteran Troy Campbell Sr.From boot camp in 1988 to Desert Storm deployments, Okinawa, Somalia evacuations, and life after service as a 30-year lineman, Troy shares raw stories about military culture, fatherhood, discipline, and strength.We also dive into:The Marine Corps in the late 80s and early 90sDesert Storm and overseas deploymentsCoaching college hockey at Ohio StateRaising a son who became a Marine officerStrength training, longevity, and staying powerful at 57USA vs Canada Olympic hockeyOld-school toughness vs modern culturePodcast Hosts:Grant Broggi: Marine Veteran, Owner of The Strength Co. and Starting Strength Coach.Jeff Buege: Marine Veteran, Outdoorsman, Football Fan and LifterTres Gottlich: Marine Veteran, Texan, Fisherman, Crazy College Football Fan and LifterJoin the Slack and Use code OKAY:https://buy.stripe.com/dR6dT4aDcfuBdyw5ksCheck out BW Tax: https://www.bwtaxllc.comBUY A FOOTBALL HELMET:⁠https://www.greengridiron.com/?ref=thestrengthco⁠Timestamps:00:00 - Intro03:14 - Staff Brief13:56 - Troy Campbell Sr. Joins The Show17:59 - Marine Career35:17 - Having A Family While Deployed39:54 - Olympic Hockey50:19 - Lifting, Starting Strength & Squat Fears01:04:17 - What's The Rub With Ohio State?01:10:57 - Getting Out Of The Marine Corps01:14:37 - Troy's BW Tax Read01:17:53 - Favorite Time In The Marine Corps01:28:12 - Sturgill Simpson Album01:29:49 - X Comments01:37:31 - Saved Rounds

    Profit First REI Podcast
    Profit First Chat: How Business Owners Should Pay Themselves: CFO's Advice | Solocast E8

    Profit First REI Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 10:58


    If you're not paying yourself a real salary, you don't own a business—you own a job. In this episode, I break down one of the biggest mistakes I see business owners make: building a company that pays everyone except themselves.We talk about why so many entrepreneurs struggle to pay themselves (even after reading all the right books), why revenue doesn't automatically create owner income, and how to implement a simple system that makes paying yourself automatic. I walk you through exactly how to set this up—whether you're brand new, still working a W-2, or already doing significant revenue but not consistently taking money home.Timeline Highlights[0:00] Why not paying yourself means you own a job, not a business[1:05] The frustration of knowing you should pay yourself but not knowing how[1:26] Scaling revenue while still not taking home income[2:10] Why Profit First changed how I view owner pay[2:29] The difference between servant leadership and financial leadership[3:08] Why you must treat yourself like a paid employee[4:03] The simple system: setting up an Owner's Compensation account[5:05] Why big money events won't fix broken cash habits[6:07] How much should you pay yourself? (Percentages explained)[6:36] What to do if you still have a W-2 job[7:29] How to build 6–12 months of reserves before leaving your job[9:30] A real story of someone who implemented one account and built six months of reserves[10:04] Why paying yourself consistently creates clarity and confidenceKey TakeawaysIf you don't pay yourself consistently, your business is unsustainable.Revenue does not guarantee owner income—systems do.Paying yourself is a habit, not a one-time event.Start with one simple step: open an Owner's Compensation account.Choose a percentage you can consistently sustain.Build 6–12 months of owner reserves before major transitions.Financial freedom comes from disciplined cash habits—not big deals.Links & ResourcesBook a free discovery call and build a system to consistently pay yourself: profitrei.comClosingThanks for spending time with me today. If this episode gave you clarity around how to finally pay yourself from your business, make sure to follow the show, leave a review, and share it with another business owner who's building revenue but not taking home income. And if you're ready to implement real systems around your money with guidance and accountability, visit profitrei.com and book your free discovery call to start creating financial clarity and freedom.

    CloverTac Podcasts
    An Almost Gun Owner with Tyler from Average Debate Enjoyer

    CloverTac Podcasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 68:57


    Average Debate Enjoyer on YouTube Lets have a conversatiom with Tyler about his move to Texas, his move from the political left and decision to become a gun owner. Podcast Powered By Meprolight USA Call In Segment Powered By Nutrithority Save 20% On Your First Order With Code CLOVERTAC ********** Become A YouTube Channel Member Amazon Influencer Store Visit The CloverTac Website Grab You Some Camorado Apparel

    DJ & PK
    Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia says tanking is a “losing behavior done by losers.” What would you say to him?

    DJ & PK

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 19:41


    DJ & PK reacted to Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia taking a strong stand against tanking in the NBA and why he would take that stance.

    Brock and Salk
    Hour 2 - Names To Watch As The Next Seahawks Owner, Todd Leiweke

    Brock and Salk

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 46:02


    Brock and Salk start to discuss some potential names as the Seahawks next owner or ownership group with the team now being up for sale. They then bring on Todd Leiweke, part CEO of the Kraken, to discuss what makes a good owner, what the Seahawks being up for sale will mean for the next steps and more.

    Holmberg's Morning Sickness
    02-19-26 - Toledo's Craigslist RV buy - We Call Kevin the Owner - 2010 - BO

    Holmberg's Morning Sickness

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 18:14


    02-19-26 - Toledo's Craigslist RV buy - We Call Kevin the Owner - 2010 - BOSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Truck N' Hustle
    This 32-Year-Old Fleet Owner Was Weeks From Collapse…

    Truck N' Hustle

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 154:31


    Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1wBbajkdji5hoQJLPLTwVg/join #TruckNHustle #Trucks #trucking We're back with Brock Phillips, CEO of TruckLife Logistics and an OG TNH guest. After 10 years in business, Brock returns to share the real journey — from a young trucking entrepreneur chasing growth… to a seasoned veteran who's weathered one of the toughest markets in trucking history. He opens up about losing a major portion of his business when the market collapsed — and how he stayed in the fight when most folded. This isn't a highlight reel. It's survival. It's resilience. It's what 10 years in trucking really looks like. If you're in this industry, this conversation will hit home. Special thanks to our guest: Brock Phillips https://www.instagram.com/bphilllips

    UK Podcast – Big Red Barrel

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    Hans & Scotty G.
    Andy Bailey: Latest on NBA tanking and Utah Jazz | Adam Silver's tenure as NBA commissioner | Suns owner speaks out on tanking + MORE

    Hans & Scotty G.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 19:17


    The Digital Agency Growth Podcast
    Why the Best Agency Salesperson Might Not Be the Owner — Lori Cox

    The Digital Agency Growth Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 37:02


    Learn the small shift that makes referrals repeatable. Check out our new video training: https://hey.salesschema.com/opt-in-mw-referral-engine?utm_source=podcast--Most agency owners assume nobody can sell as well as they can. Lori Cox built an agency, sold it, and then took a BizDev leadership role — and says she's actually sharper at sales now that she's not running the whole show.Lori brings 20+ years of B2B marketing and revenue experience. She built and sold a full-service healthcare-focused agency, then moved into VP of BizDev at Knack Collective, where she works with global tech companies on partner-led go-to-market strategies. We got into the systems that made her agency sellable, why most partnership pitches go nowhere, and how the inbound/outbound mix has shifted heading into 2026.What You'll Leave With:Systems before salespeoplePartnerships require intention and attentionDiversify your pipeline, not just your client baseNon-owners can be better salespeopleAI is changing the job, not replacing itConnect with Lori on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lori-cox-mba/Knack Collective: https://knackcollective.com/

    Holmberg's Morning Sickness - Arizona
    02-19-26 - Toledo's Craigslist RV buy - We Call Kevin the Owner - 2010 - BO

    Holmberg's Morning Sickness - Arizona

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 18:14


    02-19-26 - Toledo's Craigslist RV buy - We Call Kevin the Owner - 2010 - BOSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The Owner's Box @WashU Olin
    Tactic's from the Owner's Box: Sustaining a Mission-Driven Media Company

    The Owner's Box @WashU Olin

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 8:13


    The Washington Post just announced it was laying off 30% of its workforce. 300 newsroom journalists told to put down their pens, entire sections gutted. How did we get here? What does it take to sustain a mission-driven media company? At the Owner's Box, we are interested in how ownership shapes a company's behavior and nowhere is that more interesting than in an industry with a mission to provide a public good.

    Golic and Wingo
    Hour 2: Worst Owner in Sports?

    Golic and Wingo

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 46:33


    Which city has the worst owners in sports? ESPN NFL Reporter Kimberley A. Martin joins to discuss that, and what's next for Anthony Richardson. Also, last year today Michelle said that Joe Burrow has to wear his team's failures. Is that still true? Plus, I'm Over It! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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    The Stephen A. Smith Show
    Hour 2: Worst Owner in Sports?

    The Stephen A. Smith Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 46:33


    Which city has the worst owners in sports? ESPN NFL Reporter Kimberley A. Martin joins to discuss that, and what's next for Anthony Richardson. Also, last year today Michelle said that Joe Burrow has to wear his team's failures. Is that still true? Plus, I'm Over It! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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    Fueling Deals
    Episode 391: How to Maximize Your Company's Sale Value with Greg Waller

    Fueling Deals

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 41:09


    From sandblasting pipe yards at 17 to advising on $10-200M M&A transactions, Dr. Greg Waller shares proven strategies for maximizing business exit value, managing buyer expectations, and why the best time to prepare for sale is 3 years before you're ready. In this episode of the DealQuest Podcast, host Corey Kupfer sits down with Dr. Greg Waller, who advises clients on complex business valuation and buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions. Greg is the managing partner of Cornerstone Valuation and a partner and managing director of Transact Capital, leading a 20-person team focused on the lower middle to middle market. Given his academic and entrepreneurial background, he jokingly refers to himself as the Blue Collar Scholar. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: In this episode, you'll discover why professional buyers and owner-operators require completely different M&A processes, how to set realistic expectations about the gap between business value and market price, and why starting exit preparation 3 years in advance dramatically impacts final sale outcomes. Greg explains how private equity-backed platforms are blurring the traditional lines between financial and strategic buyers, what makes labor-intensive businesses particularly attractive in the current market, and the cultural complexities that emerge in international transactions. You'll also learn why the most successful exits often begin as casual conversations years before any actual sale decision. GREG'S JOURNEY: Greg's path to M&A advisory started in Youngstown, Ohio at age 17. He walked into a pipe yard with a 4-inch piece of pipe, half sandblasted and coated, half rusty. He showed the crew his before-and-after demo and landed a contract to blast the entire yard over 18 months. That first deal led to years painting elevated structural steel, bridges, water tanks, and radio transmission towers. The industry changed when EPA regulations around lead-based paint removal came in. Working on a bridge one day, a coworker with cracked hands from years of painting looked at Greg and said, "Look at my hands, look at my face. What are you doing? You're a smart boy, why don't you go back to school?" That conversation took the rest of the season to sink in, but Greg eventually left the painting business and pursued his MBA at Ohio University. Faculty members encouraged him to pursue a PhD. His initial reaction was "Are you crazy? Why would I ever want to do a PhD?" But they convinced him, and he earned his PhD in finance at Purdue University. During his 20 years in academics at Ohio University and Virginia Commonwealth University (until May 2025), Greg maintained entrepreneurial ventures including valuation work as an expert witness, real estate development, buying his father's distribution company, and building a restaurant operating group. THE BLUE COLLAR SCHOLAR: Greg's unique combination of blue-collar operations experience and academic expertise gives him a perspective most M&A advisors lack. As he puts it, "I'm as comfortable talking to the janitor as I am to a board of directors, and just being able to put yourself in those shoes and having done it really gives you a different perspective." Having been under the hood of companies across virtually every industry through ownership and valuation work, he can get into the head of sellers in ways that matter when emotions run high and expectations need managing. KEY INSIGHTS: The M&A market divides into two buyer pools requiring vastly different processes. Professional buyers (private equity and strategics) respond to structured competitive auction processes with rigorous due diligence. Owner-operators typically engage through market-making platforms where price leads the conversation. Understanding which buyer type you're targeting shapes everything about your approach. Value and price represent fundamentally different concepts. Greg uses GameStop as his example: price went through the roof despite no fundamental change to the company, then crashed. Setting realistic expectations upfront with clients about valuation ranges prevents painful surprises when market realities emerge. The critical question: "If this thing ends up pricing at the lower end of the range, are we still good to go?" The consultative approach produces the best outcomes. Greg's most successful deals were "3 or 5 years in the making" where he identified value drivers early, helped clients clean up their operations, and positioned them properly before market entry. The best time to start thinking about hitting the market is 3 years ago. Private equity-backed platforms now dominate middle-market transactions, acting like strategics by bolting on competitors but bringing institutional capital discipline. This hybrid model has made the traditional financial versus strategic buyer distinction increasingly blurry. Labor-intensive businesses with skilled workforces are commanding premium multiples as immigration policies create labor challenges. Service providers to infrastructure industries and staffing companies are particularly hot. With massive private equity dry powder and 2024's weak M&A activity, the ingredients point toward a robust 2026 market. Perfect for business owners planning exits in the next 3-5 years, entrepreneurs considering M&A advisory relationships, and anyone interested in understanding how blue-collar operations experience combined with academic expertise creates differentiated advisory value. FOR MORE ON THIS EPISODE: https://www.coreykupfer.com/blog/gregwaller FOR MORE ON GREG WALLER:https://www.linkedin.com/in/h-gregory-waller-7193bb60/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573615328301 FOR MORE ON COREY KUPFER https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreykupfer/ https://www.coreykupfer.com/ Corey Kupfer is an expert strategist, negotiator, and dealmaker. He has more than 35 years of professional deal-making and negotiating experience. Corey is a successful entrepreneur, attorney, consultant, author, and professional speaker. He is deeply passionate about deal-driven growth. He is also the creator and host of the DealQuest Podcast. Get deal-ready with the DealQuest Podcast with Corey Kupfer, where like-minded entrepreneurs and business leaders converge, share insights and challenges, and success stories. Equip yourself with the tools, resources, and support necessary to navigate the complex yet rewarding world of dealmaking. Dive into the world of deal-driven growth today! Episode Highlights with Timestamps [00:12:39] - Introduction: Greg Waller's credentials and Blue Collar Scholar background [00:16:32] - First deal at 17: Landing the pipe yard sandblasting contract [00:20:04] - The bridge painter who told him to go back to school and career transformation [00:29:05] - How blue-collar and academic backgrounds create unique M&A advisory perspective [00:30:48] - Two buyer pools: Professional buyers versus owner-operators and their different processes [00:35:57] - Value versus price conversation and the GameStop example [00:47:05] - "The best time to start thinking about hitting the market is 3 years ago" [00:48:21] - Why the line between financial and strategic buyers is increasingly blurry [00:50:15] - International deal complexities and cultural differences [00:54:19] - Market outlook for 2026: Labor challenges driving premium multiples [00:57:40] - What freedom means: Clean conscience and ability to chart your own destiny Guest Bio Dr. Greg Waller advises clients on complex business valuation and buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions. He is the managing partner of Cornerstone Valuation and a partner and managing director of Transact Capital, leading a 20-person team focused on the lower middle to middle market ($10-200M enterprise value range). His key industry verticals include human resource companies, staffing, industrials and infrastructure, healthcare, technology, and consumer products. Greg holds a PhD in finance from Purdue University and, until May 2025, was a tenured professor at Virginia Commonwealth University, where he taught courses and published research on corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance. He previously taught at Ohio University. Greg is the son of a blue-collar entrepreneur and owned and operated an industrial painting company specializing in elevated structural steel infrastructure before pursuing his academic career. He has also been a partner in a real estate development firm and restaurant operating group, and now owns his family's industrial painting equipment distribution company. Given his academic and entrepreneurial background, he jokingly refers to himself as the Blue Collar Scholar. Host Bio Corey Kupfer is an expert strategist, negotiator, and dealmaker with more than 35 years of professional deal-making and negotiating experience. Corey is a successful entrepreneur, attorney, consultant, author, and professional speaker deeply passionate about deal-driven growth. He is the creator and host of the DealQuest Podcast. Show Description Do you want your business to grow faster? The DealQuest Podcast with Corey Kupfer reveals how successful entrepreneurs and business leaders use strategic deals to accelerate growth. From large mergers and acquisitions to capital raising, joint ventures, strategic alliances, real estate deals, and more, this show discusses the full spectrum of deal-driven growth strategies. Get the confidence to pursue deals that will help your company scale faster. Related Episodes Episode 350 - Tom Dillon: Understanding Business Valuation and Exit Planning Realities Episode 325 - Kelly Finnell: Using ESOPs in Ownership Succession Planning Episode 330 - Pete Mohr: Building Enterprise Value and Exit Readiness Episode 339 - Solocast 74: Equitizing Key Employees and Succession Planning Strategies Follow DealQuest Podcast: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreykupfer/ Website: https://www.coreykupfer.com/ Follow Greg Waller:https://www.linkedin.com/in/h-gregory-waller-7193bb60/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573615328301 Keywords/TagsM&A advisory, business valuation, exit planning, sell-side advisory, lower middle market, professional buyers, strategic buyers, private equity, business sale preparation, enterprise value, Blue Collar Scholar, deal structuring, owner-operators, business exit strategy, middle market M&A, exit readiness, business succession planning, international M&A, cross-border transactions, 2026 market outlook

    Keyshawn, JWill & Max
    Hour 2: Worst Owner in Sports?

    Keyshawn, JWill & Max

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 46:33


    Which city has the worst owners in sports? ESPN NFL Reporter Kimberley A. Martin joins to discuss that, and what's next for Anthony Richardson. Also, last year today Michelle said that Joe Burrow has to wear his team's failures. Is that still true? Plus, I'm Over It! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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    The Wow Factor
    David McDonald | Owner of Escalante Golf | Entrepreneurship, Stewardship, and Building a Golf Culture Rooted in Service

    The Wow Factor

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 44:06


    David McDonald is the owner of Escalante Golf and a third-generation car dealer originally from Roswell, New Mexico, raised in the Denver area. A former college tennis player at the University of Oklahoma, David carries deep work ethic values shaped by family, faith, and decades of business leadership. Today, he leads Escalante Golf with a long-term stewardship mindset, building private clubs and experiences that prioritize customer service, culture, and community. Brad sits down with David to explore how Escalante Golf was born out of a simple observation: golfers, especially young golfers, weren't always treated with appreciation at public courses. David shares how his family's business background in automotive (dating back to 1926) helped shape his operational discipline, while his entrepreneurial wiring and Christian faith pulled him into golf with a bigger purpose than profit. He walks through the early days of starting Escalante in the early 1990s, learning to "trust God" in uncertainty, and later using the 2008 market crash as a window to acquire and improve properties with strong operational fundamentals. David also explains the vision behind Icon Golf ("membership in the sky"), the story of acquiring Canyata (built on a family farm, with zero revenue at the time), and the unique home-office culture where employees are invited, not required—to read the Bible together every morning. "Work really creates strengthening, understanding your purpose in life, building your own self-esteem, it's a great life teacher." – David McDonald "I thrive off of uncertainty" – David McDonald  "We're really in a lot of ways a very old school fundamental, disciplined company, it's not a house of cards. It's really built on solid, solid rock." – David McDonald This Week on The Wow Factor: David's upbringing across New Mexico and Colorado, and how tennis, family, and faith shaped his drive The McDonald family legacy in the car business (since 1926) and seeing business as a platform for service Why Escalante Golf started: noticing a lack of customer appreciation and wanting to treat people differently Learning the car business on his own, the power of commitment, and giving his best effort for years Launching Escalante independently and the leadership lesson behind "go figure it out on your own" The 2008 crash as a turning point: operator mindset, buying opportunities, and scaling through discipline Canyata's origin story: a world-class course built on a family farm, acquired with zero revenue, and transformed through vision Icon Golf explained: access + curated experiences, community, couples travel, and long-term membership connection David McDonald's Word of Wisdom: David challenges leaders to think bigger than their own limitations and to enjoy the ride. He believes we're often constrained by what we can see and predict, but growth comes when we step into uncertainty with trust, discipline, and joy. He also emphasizes teaching stewardship, of time, resources, and responsibility, because when people learn to steward well, they multiply the mission and the results far beyond what leadership could do alone. Connect With David McDonald and Escalante Golf: Escalante Golf Website Icon Golf   Connect With Brad Formsma: WOW Factor Website   Brad Formsma on LinkedIn   Brad Formsma on Instagram   Brad Formsma on Facebook   Brad Formsma on X  

    Mornings with Keyshawn, LZ and Travis
    Hour 2: Worst Owner in Sports?

    Mornings with Keyshawn, LZ and Travis

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 46:33


    Which city has the worst owners in sports? ESPN NFL Reporter Kimberley A. Martin joins to discuss that, and what's next for Anthony Richardson. Also, last year today Michelle said that Joe Burrow has to wear his team's failures. Is that still true? Plus, I'm Over It! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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    Le Batard & Friends Network
    NPDS - MLB commissioner meets the media! Mets owner Steve Cohen is fed up with losing! Aaron Judge was happy with the Yankees signings? (Episode 1414 Hour 2)

    Le Batard & Friends Network

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 53:32


    Baseball season is in full swing. Not regular season. But, you get it. Rob Manfred met with the media. More CBA negations. More prediction markets. The usual for commissioners these days. (15:34) Mets owner Steve Cohen met with the media. He is tired of losing. He will never have a captain. But he will spend and spend and spend. (33:30) The Yankees MVP had problems with the team's offseason, but then he didn't. Is he really okay with the team running it back? (41:25) Nick Castellanos is no longer a Phillie. He's San Diego bound. The end of his tenure in Philadelphia was an absolute mess. (47:50) Casey Wasserman is selling his agency. Casey Wasserman has been asked to stepped down as head of LA28. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Nothing Personal with David Samson
    MLB commissioner meets the media! Mets owner Steve Cohen is fed up with losing! Aaron Judge was happy with the Yankees signings? (Episode 1414 Hour 2)

    Nothing Personal with David Samson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 53:32


    Baseball season is in full swing. Not regular season. But, you get it. Rob Manfred met with the media. More CBA negations. More prediction markets. The usual for commissioners these days. (15:34) Mets owner Steve Cohen met with the media. He is tired of losing. He will never have a captain. But he will spend and spend and spend. (33:30) The Yankees MVP had problems with the team's offseason, but then he didn't. Is he really okay with the team running it back? (41:25) Nick Castellanos is no longer a Phillie. He's San Diego bound. The end of his tenure in Philadelphia was an absolute mess. (47:50) Casey Wasserman is selling his agency. Casey Wasserman has been asked to stepped down as head of LA28. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices