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President Trump says taking a 10% stake in Intel will be good for the company and the country. NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Michael Strain of the American Enterprise Insitiute, who disagrees.Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Millionaire WaveRising Black Millionaires, U.S. Owns 10% of Intel, Truth About AI Investments, & Invest Fest RecapThe U.S. government's 10% stake in Intel is raising eyebrows—this move blurs the line between public policy and investment. Is this about national security, creating stable markets, or setting a new precedent of government as investor? On the retail side, Target's outgoing CEO puts leadership strategy into focus: what qualities matter most for a successor navigating a shifting retail landscape?Meanwhile, the market is buzzing with hot takes—Disney is sitting around $120 just as NFL season kicks off, ESPN is folding in NFL Network and RedZone, and the WWE deal is arriving earlier than expected. Is now the smart time to scale in? And with $15,000 to invest, is it better to hyper-concentrate into one high-conviction play, or diversify across four positions? We also ask why traders remain so locked in on $OPEN despite heavy volatility.Zooming out, MIT reports that 95% of AI investments remain unprofitable—are we finally starting to separate hype from reality? Do we trust what's real in AI, or is the bubble still inflating? Jack Dorsey has Sun Day and BitChat in motion—could hardware be next? And with markets pricing in a 90% chance of a Fed rate cut, how confident should investors really be in that outcome?Link to 24 Hour Red Panda Invest Fest Sale: https://ianinvest.com#MarketMondays #Investing #Stocks #Intel #Disney #AI #FedRateCuts #Target #JackDorsey #EarnYourLeisure #WealthBuilding #FinancialFreedomOur Sponsors:* Check out PNC Bank: https://www.pnc.com* Check out Square: https://square.com/go/eylSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/marketmondays/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on Own It we're talking to Hope Harris Refuerzo from TillSow. It is a fully integrated global storytelling studio. Hope told me they serve the needs of an evolving culture by providing a modern, bespoke experience for companies, brands and artists.  Hope is based in Los Angeles and has a production background and was once a casting director in Hollywood.  We had such a fun conversation about our industry, our challenge with the gender gap in ownership there, and we compared notes as working moms who love to have fun with their kids.  As usual, we learned so much and were so inspired by Hope. You will be too! You can find links to Hope Harris Refuerzo's LinkedIn profile and TillSow's agency website in our show notes at untilyouownit.com.  If you're enjoying Own It, please find it on your favorite podcast app and drop us a rating and review. Those help more people discover the show and join our community.  Also, if you're a female or non-binary agency owner, or you want to own an agency someday, join our growing community at that same address … untilyouownit.com.

In this episode of Good Morning Liberty, Nate Thurston and Chuck Thompson dive into the U.S. government acquiring a 10% stake in Intel and discuss the broader implications for free-market capitalism. Nate shares his recent jury duty experience, and the conversation shifts to the potential dangers of government ownership in private companies. The episode also explores the contentious topic of flag burning, spotlighting a new executive order from Trump that could see violators imprisoned for a year. Nate and Charlie scrutinize these developments, their principles, and what it means for American values and freedom. (00:00) Introduction and Greetings (00:38) Jury Duty Experience (04:03) Discussion on Jury Nullification (05:42) US Government's Stake in Intel (18:52) Debate on Government Investments (26:02) Debating Political Hypocrisy (28:59) Trump's Business Deals and Legacy (29:26) Government Control and Fascism (29:54) Gavin Newsom's Trump Trolling (30:35) Government Ownership and Economic Concerns (31:28) Historical Parallels and Future Risks (39:54) Trump's Executive Order on Flag Burning (50:04) Closing Remarks and Call to Action   Links:   https://gml.bio.link/   YOUTUBE:   https://bit.ly/3UwsRiv   Check out Martens Minute!   https://martensminute.podbean.com/   Follow Josh Martens on X:   https://twitter.com/joshmartens13   CB Distillery 25% off with promo code GML   cbdistillery.com   Join the Fed Haters Club!   joingml.com  

Quake discusses Hernandez Govan found not guilty in Young Dolph's Murder, Key Glock and Young Dolph's family react to Govan being found not guilty, Drake can see Kendrick Lamar's contract in UMG lawsuit, Drake has purchased 2Pac's iconic Death Row chain, Freddie Gibbs reveals 50 Cent and Scarface as his rap inspirations, Ghostface Killah wants to work with Eminem, Kanye West launches new crypto coin and much more.(00:00) - Intro(02:27) - Hernandez Govan Found Not Guilty In Young Dolph's Murder(04:11) - Key Glock and Young Dolph's Family React To Govan Being Found Not Guilty For Dolph's Murder(07:49) - Drake Can See Kendrick Lamar's Contract In UMG Lawsuit Judge Rules(12:30) - Drake Has Purchased 2Pac's Iconic Death Row Chain(20:46) - Freddie Gibbs Reveals 50 Cent and Scarface As His Rap Inspirations(29:33) - Kanye West Launches New Crypto Coin(36:36) - Ghostface Killah Wants To Work With Eminem(39:19) - New Music(39:55) - Album Sales

Those who do win. Those are Keith Teare's immortal words to describe the winners of today's Silicon Valley battle to control tomorrow's AI world. But the real question, of course, is what to do to win this war. The battle (to excuse all these blunt military metaphors) is to assemble the AI pieces to reassemble what Keith calls the “jigsaw” of our new chat centric world. And to do that, the veteran start-up entrepreneur advises, requires owning “the front door”. Yet as Keith acknowledges, we're still in the AltaVista era of AI—multiple contenders fighting for dominance before a Google-like winner emerges. His key insight is that “attachment becomes the moat”. Users develop emotional bonds with their preferred AI interface, creating switching costs that transform temporary advantages into permanent market positions. Multi-trillion dollar success belongs to whoever builds the stickiest, most indispensable gateway to our AI-native future. Those who do that will win; those who don't, will not. 1. We're in the "AltaVista era" of AI - Multiple players (OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, Perplexity) are competing for dominance, but like the early search engine wars, one will likely emerge as the clear winner within 1-2 years.2. "Attachment becomes the moat" - Users develop emotional bonds with their preferred AI interface that create powerful switching costs. Keith uses Claude for coding and won't switch despite trying alternatives, demonstrating how user loyalty becomes a competitive advantage.3. The shift from "page-based" to "AI-native" internet - We're moving from a web of URLs and content pages to one where every interaction starts with human-AI conversation. The browser is becoming yesterday's technology.4. Publishers aren't doomed but are unprepared - The monetization model will evolve from traditional advertising to contextual links surfaced by AI. Publishers will eventually "beg to be included" and AI companies will pay for training content while driving traffic through relevant links.5. The "jigsaw pieces" already exist across industries - In healthcare, finance, and other sectors, all the components needed for AI transformation are available but need assembly. Whoever puts these pieces together first in each field will become massive companies - potentially the world's biggest in their respective industries.Keen On America is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe

In this 200th episode of the Deeper Podcast, we dive into Jesus's most perplexing parable, the shrewd manager (Luke 16), and unlock its surprising wisdom about generosity. This episode explores what it truly means to be a good steward of our resources for eternal impact. We'll also tackle the philosophical question of whether we own our possessions or our possessions own us, drawing from the insights of Leo Tolstoy. The conversation is grounded in practical wisdom from the book When Helping Hurts, helping us understand how our approach to generosity can lead to genuine, lasting change.

Send us a textDigital privacy is under siege from all sides, and we're bringing you the latest developments along with a major announcement about our growing privacy-focused network. This week has seen a flood of significant data breaches across critical sectors. Air France-KLM and Workday experienced major incidents, with the latter connected to a broader campaign targeting Salesforce CRM systems. These breaches highlight the vulnerability of systems storing vast amounts of customer data and raise serious questions about the security of our critical infrastructure. As we discuss these events, we examine the ripple effects they create and what organizations should be doing differently.The question of who truly owns your digital identity emerges as a central theme in our conversation. Most people don't realize that when using third-party authentication providers like Google or Facebook, they're surrendering control of their identity. Every "Login with Facebook" click allows these companies to track when and where that identity is used across the digital landscape. We explore self-sovereign identity as an alternative approach, where individuals control their own verification infrastructure rather than relying on tech giants.We also tackle the paradox at the heart of data minimization efforts. For years, companies have been told that "data is the new oil" or "currency," yet are now expected to minimize collection. This contradiction makes implementing privacy principles challenging. As we put it: "You told me I'm sitting on gold, and now you want me to minimize it?"Beyond these discussions, we share exciting news about our expansion into a network featuring three distinct shows. In addition to Privacy Please, we're launching "Problem Lounge," exploring the messiness of being human in our technology-driven world, and "Decoded," a technical deep-dive with privacy engineer Jake that will explore privacy-enhancing technologies, cookie audits, and the intersection of privacy and AI.Visit our new website at theproblemlounge.com to learn more about our expanding network and how you can become part of the conversation around privacy in the digital age. Support the show

In this episode of the Dream It, Do It, I sit down with Meghan Scheff—an incredible corporate leader with over 14 years of experience and a growing family (with baby #3 on the way!). We talk about what it really looks like to balance an ambitious career path with motherhood—and how to define success on your own terms when you're navigating both. Meghan brings so much wisdom and honesty to this conversation. We talk about everything from energy management and owning your personal brand, to navigating dual-income household dynamics and creating structure that works for both work and home. We also go deep on: What it's like to grow your career and your family at the same time Why flexibility and boundaries are essential—not just “nice to have” The mindset shifts that helped Meghan lead with clarity and confidence The quiet pressure so many women feel to appear perfect in corporate life How to advocate for your needs in work environments And the family values Meghan holds onto, inspired by her dad's example This conversation is such a reminder that we can grow in our careers, protect our energy, and stay connected to what really matters—especially when we lead with intentionality. If you're a high-achieving woman trying to do life and leadership in a way that feels more aligned, I know Meghan's story will leave you feeling seen, inspired, and supported.  

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This week on Own It we're talking to Amy Edwards from Quality Meats. Her firm does amazing work, but don't take my word for it. They have earned Small Agency of the Year awards from both AdAge and AdWeek. The firm launched during the pandemic with no clients and no investors.  What they did have was two partners and a producer who wanted to do great work and remove what they call the “B.S.” of the advertising world. Obviously, they've succeeded in building an amazing company. We talked about how that happened, how Amy came to be the head of such a great agency, and her thoughts on the gender gap in agency ownership. We learn so much from these conversations. This one is no different.  You can find links to Amy Edwards LinkedIn profile and the Quality Meats website in our show notes at untilyouownit.com.  If you're enjoying Own It, please find it on your favorite podcast app and drop us a rating and review. Those help more people discover the show and join our community.  Also, if you're a female or non-binary agency owner, or you want to own an agency someday, join our growing community at that same address … untilyouownit.com.

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In this episode of the Cash Flow Academy Podcast, Andy, Corey, and Noah unpack the antitrust case against Google and explore what it reveals about power, monopolies, and market control.
They draw parallels to historic cases like Microsoft and AT&T, then shift focus to what really matters for investors: ownership, education, and practical strategies to build lasting wealth. Whether it's options trading or understanding dividend reinvestment, the team makes a compelling case that the antidote to financial concentration is personal financial competency. What You'll Learn in This Episode: - Why the Google antitrust case matters—and how it compares to past corporate breakups - How big tech companies use ecosystems to shape markets and limit competition - What antitrust rulings can mean for investors (and how to spot the opportunities) - Why ownership and production—not just consumption—should be your investing mindset - How to use education as your most powerful financial asset Want to Learn More?
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In today's Wholesale Hotline (Astroflipping Edition) Jamil is joined by 23-year-old Kevin Cho, a Pace Morby student, to break down his real estate journey. Today's episode is part of our Throwback Series where we re-air some of our most popular shows. This episode originally aired on 07/02/2024. Show notes -- in this episode we'll cover: Kevin's background and how he discovered real estate. The biggest lessons he's learned along his journey. Kevin breaks down a deal. ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ ☎️ Welcome to Wholesale Hotline & Astro Flipping breakout

Ever catch yourself thinking… “Why does this keep happening to me?” “I've done everything right…so why do things keep going wrong?” You're not alone. But here's the raw truth: That's not just your frustration talking… That's not just a bad attitude… That's the victim mentality — and it's robbing you of your greatness. We've ALL been there. But if you don't recognize it fast, it'll strip you of your momentum, your clarity, and your edge. Playing the victim isn't an attitude problem. It's an IDENTITY problem.  You're not stuck. You're just forgetting who you are…and what you're truly capable of. That's why this week's 5-Minute Drill on the Coming Up Clutch with J.R.™ show is a must-listen. I'm breaking down a battle-tested, Bible-backed, brain science-supported strategy to help you: Recognize when you've fallen pray to the victim mentality Reframe your adversity into positive action Reclaim your identity as the person who OWNS his adversity In this episode, you'll hear: The real reason the victim mentality keeps showing up in high performers — and why it's an identity issue, not just an attitude problem How a conversation with a struggling friend and a throwback to my D1 baseball days revealed the secret to rising above adversity What brain science and growth mindset research say about turning stress into fuel The biblical truth that reframes suffering as a catalyst for strength, character, and hope A breakdown of The Owner's Lens™ — a 3-question strategy to flip adversity into opportunity Why taking ownership isn't about denying pain — it's about refusing to let the pain own you Key Quotes “When you know you're a warrior in training who is owning the adversity — that adversity becomes your fuel.” - J.R. “Pain is part of your process. It's not punishment — it's preparation.” - J.R. “It's about refusing to let the hard things own you. It's you owning them! That's the shift.” - J.R. Connect with J.R.  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamesJRreid  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesjrreid/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesjrreid/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/jamesJRreid Website: jamesreid.com Check out The Clutch Club™️: jamesreid.com/club (For Men Only) Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com. Let them know we sent you.

This week on Own It we're talking to Amanda Lucey from The Partnership. She's been in that role for almost 13 years and has navigated through both growth and expansion. She came into the agency world from a career in associations, diplomacy and  politics. So her knowledge of that world certainly informs some interesting perspectives on the gender gap in agency ownership, and how we can attack that challenge. Amanda is so interesting. We learned so much talking to her. We know you will too. You can find links to ⁠Amanda Lucey⁠'s LinkedIn profile and ⁠The Partnership⁠'s website in our show notes at untilyouownit.com.  If you're enjoying Own It, please find it on your favorite podcast app and drop us a rating and review. Those help more people discover the show and join our community.  Also, if you're a female or non-binary agency owner, or you want to own an agency someday, join our growing community at that same address … untilyouownit.com.

Connor Pugs tells a Storytime of a spoiled brat, who is also an entitled rich kid, who thinks his daddy owns the school and therefore he is the ruler and everyone else around him is a peasant. This story was pretty hilarious and funny. spoiled kid thinks his dad ACTUALLY OWNS THE SCHOOL

When you sell an artwork, who owns the copyrights and reproduction rights? Can the person who buys your original painting make prints of it? That's the question we answer in this Art, Money, Success episode!

(0:00) Yet another dildo was thrown onto the court during a WNBA game and the Minnesota Lynx head coach has had enough. (19:30) Who owns the worst Red Sox Twitter account? Apparently, it's Matt McCarthy. Congrats, Matt! (28:20) The Email Bit wraps up the show. CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy This episode of Toucher & Hardy is brought to you in part by Profluent https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o2?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael

AI isn't coming. It's already here, and it's time leaders treated it that way.In this episode, Denis Gianoutsos tackles a pressing and provocative question: Who owns AI in your organization?Denis makes it clear. AI is no longer just an IT initiative or tech experiment. It's a leadership issue. And passing it around like a hot potato won't cut it anymore.He breaks down the real risks of fragmented ownership and challenges boards, CEOs, and executive teams to take accountability for AI's strategic role across every part of the business. From ethics and risk to culture, performance, and customer experience, AI deserves a seat at the leadership table.If your team is overwhelmed by the speed of change or stuck waiting for someone else to figure it out, this episode is the wake-up call you need.Tune in now.The Leadership Imperative of AIWhy AI is not just a technology issue, it's a leadership issueThe risks of avoiding ownership and waiting too longHow AI connects to strategy, people, and performance6 Critical Questions to Ask About AIHow will AI enhance our core businessDo we have a clear implementation strategyAre we building with purpose or reacting to hypeWhere does AI sit in our org chart, and is that the right placeDo we have a cross-functional team leading the AI strategyAre our people trained to work with AI or against itPractical Takeaways for LeadersWhy the board, CEO, and executive team all share responsibilityHow to move AI from a siloed initiative to a cross-functional assetReframing AI from threat to opportunityWhy curiosity, courage, and clarity matter more than perfectionKey Quotes:“If you're not leading AI, AI is gonna lead you.” – Denis Gianoutsos“Leadership is about leaning in. It's about getting curious and taking responsibility even when it's all new.” – Denis GianoutsosBook a Strategy Call with Denis https://app.leadingchangepartners.com/widget/bookings/callwithdenisgianoutsos The 10 Proven Ways to Lead and Thrive in Today's World Executive Guide Featuring 10 Key Themes and 42 Strategic Insights from Worldwide Leaders https://crm.leadingchangepartners.com/10-ways-to-lead Connect with Denis:Email: denis@leadingchangepartners.comWebsite: www.LeadingChangePartners.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denisgianoutsos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisgianoutsos/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadershipischanging/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DenisGianoutsos

Join us for an electrifying Orlando City podcast livestream as we break down the Lions' 5-1 thrashing of Club Necaxa in the 2025 Leagues Cup, powered by Luis Muriel's hat trick and Martín Ojeda's brace! We'll dive into Orlando's quarterfinal chances, analyze the new signing of Spanish left back Adrián Marín from Braga, and preview the high-stakes Sunshine Derby against Inter Miami. Can Orlando capitalize on their red-hot form to tame the Herons at Inter&Co Stadium? Tune in for expert analysis, fan reactions, and all things Orlando City SC! #OrlandoCity #InterMiami #LeaguesCup #Necaxa

It's a Lads Only trifecta with Jordi, Justin, and Taiki. We've got a ton to cover with ETH and the treasury metas still going strong, but the craziest news might be that Jordi doesn't own any stocks! Tune in for the breakdown of why that is.Thanks for tuning in

KraneShares' Derek Yan joins me on Lead-Lag Live to break down the only U.S.-listed ETF that owns equity in private AI giants like X.AI and Anthropic — in partnership with REX Shares.This isn't just another tech fund. $AGIX is built for the AI age — giving investors rare exposure to the companies powering artificial general intelligence (AGI), including OpenAI rivals that may never hit public markets.We dive into:- Why KraneShares is betting on AGI as the next major tech supercycle- What sets X.AI and Anthropic apart from other AI players- How KraneShares built a structure to hold private equity inside a 40 Act ETF- What the AI Score reveals about the next winners in public markets- Why the next AI boom might happen in applications — not just chipsSubscribe for sharp, high-conviction takes with the people building the future of finance.Whether you're heading out for a weekend getaway or embarking on a global adventure, LEVEL8's sleek, durable luggage is designed to keep up.Visit www.level8cases.com and use code LEVEL8LAG10 to get 10% off your next purchase.Discount Code: LEVEL8LAG10– Offers 10% off on all products– No expiry, unlimited usage– Not stackable with other discounts Sign up to The Lead-Lag Report on Substack and get 30% off the annual subscription today by visiting http://theleadlag.report/leadlaglive. Support the show

Keith Murphy relives his time in Switzerland with Andy Fales before discussing the ESPN/NFL deal, March Madness staying put, the smelling salt ban, and Niang on the move again. Movies, ThrowDowns, and MORE! Presented by Ramsey Subaru. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Wealthy Way Podcast, Ryan Pineda sits down with Eddie Wilson, an entrepreneur who's exited 76 companies for $1.2 billion, pocketed 9 figures personally, and built a portfolio of over 4,000 rental units. Eddie breaks down how he scaled the Aspire Tour into a marketing machine that spends millions a month to acquire customers for his service-based businesses. He explains why education is just the front-end of a much bigger play, how he uses his Empire Operating System to run 27+ companies efficiently, and why CAC vs. LTV is the ultimate metric for scale and exit.Beyond business, Eddie opens up about what happened after the billion-dollar exit, losing his identity, chasing purpose, and finding fulfillment through his nonprofit work building orphanages and sustainable businesses. He and Ryan discuss faith, stewardship, and the pressure that comes with building at scale. From structuring partnerships and recapitalizing companies, to managing lawsuits and optimizing weekly cash flow, this conversation is a masterclass in how to scale with impact and intention.FULL VIDEO HERE: https://youtu.be/ngQS-PNamo4Learn how to invest in real estate with the Cashflow 2.0 System! Your business in a box with 1:1 coaching, motivated seller leads, & softwares. https://www.wealthyinvestor.com/Want to work 1:1 with Ryan Pineda? Apply at ryanpineda.comJoin our FREE community, weekly calls, and bible studies for Christian entrepreneurs and business people. https://www.wealthykingdom.com/Want to grow your business and network with elite entrepreneurs on world-class golf courses? Apply now to join Mastermind19 – Ryan Pineda's private golf mastermind for high-level founders and dealmakers. www.mastermind19.com--- About Ryan Pineda: Ryan Pineda has been in the real estate industry since 2010 and has invested in over $100,000,000 of real estate. He has completed over 700 flips and wholesales, and he owns over 650 rental units. As an entrepreneur, he has founded seven different businesses that have generated 7-8 figures of revenue. Ryan has amassed over 2 million followers on social media and has generated over 1 billion views online. Starting as a minor league baseball player making less than $2,000 a month, Ryan is now worth over $100 million. He shares his experiences in building wealth and believes that anyone can change their life with real estate investing.

We are so glad to have Richard Logan on the show today. He discusses being in the reserves, ASL as a training device, his gaming history, what he has been playing lately as well as his plans for designing scenarios. It is wonderful to hear from an "average" Advanced Squad Leader fan, who is anything but.   SHOW TIMES00:01 Interview with Richard Logan40:01 Total Running TimeSHOW LINKSNone TodayThe 2 Half-Squads is brought to you by Bounding Fire Productions, and kind donations from listeners like you.The views and opinions expressed on The 2 Half-Squads are not necessarily those of the hosts. You can also watch the show on our Youtube channel.Download this episode (right-click and Save)

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Pastor Luis speaks on the Parable of the Vineyard and the importance of having Jesus as our cornerstone.

Britain is in the grip of a housing crisis and politicians from all sides claim to have the solutions. But as prices rise, renters struggle and investors profit - are we seeing housing policy serve the public good?Will Dunn, the New Statesman's business editor, is joined by Susan J. Smith, the new president of the British Academy and honorary professor of social and economic geography at the University of Cambridge.Read: Britain's new-build nightmare Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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We all drink it, but its journey is as clear as the beverage itself: Coffee.How can we make its chain shorter? What does it look like when you start a small scale coffee roastery? How does the origin of the coffee impact its taste? How is the price of coffee regulated on an international level? Today we will talk about coffee. In particular we will have a nice conversation with Francesco Anastasi. Francesco graduated at the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Pollenzo Italy in 2014, where we also got to know each other (I studied at UNISG myself). After working for 7 years at Slow Food International, he has founded together with his partner Gabriella, Santaromero, single origin Colombian coffee roastery based in Turin. So pour yourself your favourite brew and let's get over to Francesco! Host & Production: Valentina Gritti Guest: Francesco Anastasi (UNISG alumno and co-founder of Santaromero coffee roastery) Music: Leonardo Prieto Chat with us on our Telegram group: https://t.me/slowfoodthepodcast A project by Slow Food Youth Network (SFYN)

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What does it take to rebuild your life, again and again, when the ground keeps shifting beneath you?In this personal and wide-ranging conversation, Philippe sits down with Honey Al Sayed, a media pioneer turned executive coach, whose life has spanned seven countries, three wars, and countless reinventions. Born in Kuwait to Syrian parents, Honey's path was anything but linear, from escaping war as a teenager, to becoming the voice behind Good Morning Syria, to eventually rebuilding her life in exile.Together, they explore:Honey's extraordinary journey through conflict, migration, and media under authoritarian regimesHer time creating Syria's most popular morning radio show, and navigating the “invisible lines” of censorshipThe quiet power of kindness, faith, and unexpected allies in times of upheavalHow being constantly uprooted shaped her identity, purpose, and relationship with resilienceThe emotional cost of endurance, and the importance of self-compassion and healingHer current work helping others find their voice as a communications and leadership coachHoney reflects on the pain and gift of reinvention, the legacy of trauma on the body and psyche, and the hope that even in the worst moments, “something good is going to come out.”Connect with Honey on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/hasd and on her website, https://honey-and.com.Instagram: @at.the.coalfaceAnd don't forget to subscribe to At the Coalface for new episodes every two weeks.Help us produce more episodes by becoming a supporter. Your subscription will go towards paying our hosting and production costs. Supporters get the opportunity to join behind the scenes during recordings, updates about the podcast, and my deep gratitude!Support the show

This week on Own It we're talking to Genna Franconi from 22squared and Trade School. She and they are based in Atlanta, Georgia. As you probably noticed, she runs two agencies. One is over a century old. The other was born out of a client need for scaling audience-based content.  Gemma came up through the account side of the business and worked her way to the C-Suite at 22squared before founding Trade School as a spin-off firm, eventually earning leadership and partial ownership of the company. The two firms work with great brands like Home Depot, Publix, Baskin Robbins and many more.  Genna has also become an avid pickleball player in addition to her work and her children. We have so much in common. I loved this discussion. I know you will as well. You can find links to Genna's LinkedIn profile and the agency websites for 22Squared and Trade School in our show notes at untilyouownit.com.  If you're enjoying Own It, please find it on your favorite podcast app and drop us a rating and review. Those help more people discover the show and join our community.  Also, if you're a female or non-binary agency owner, or you want to own an agency someday, join our growing community at that same address … untilyouownit.com.

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You believe you are a free thinker. Not true you are controlled by the narrative and the left has owned it for years. The tide is turning listen to how can this happen and you will see. The Classics from the 60's thru the 80's Sky Pilot Radio The Soundtrack of your LIFEhttps://live365.com/embeds/v1/player/a43752?s=md&m=dark&c=aac&popout=true

Send us a textTrevor was teacher and coach (public and private), but left NC for a private sector opportunity. During this time, he had to do something with the townhouse he owned, but would no longer be living in...so he listed on Airbnb. Has it worked out? How was being an Airbnb host 700 miles away at his new job? After a handful of years in the private sector, how did he wind back up as a teacher/coach again? As a single income earner, how did he manage to buy a few properties? Now that he is back in NC, what will he do with his old primary home that became an Airbnb? 

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 In this episode, we dig into the mind of Sol LeWitt and unravel the complexities of conceptual art. Can a set of instructions be a masterpiece? And if so, who owns it? Join us as we explore authorship, originality, and what makes art truly authentic.

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When Sarina found Stephanie Pao on social media, she knew she had to interview her. Stephanie has the job we all want—she owns a bookstore on wheels. La Fleuria is L.A.'s first mobile romance bookstore, and we are here for it. Tune in to hear our interview with Stephanie. We're discussing how she got this idea, where she turned for advice, and how she figures out what to stock and where to park La Fleuria!Show links include: #YouAndYourBookstore episode with Mary Laura PhilpottLa Fleuria book truckStephanie on InstagramStephanie's LinktreeLa Fleuria's popup schedule Thrown for a Loop, Sarina's upcoming release (pub date 11/4/25)TropeTruck, a book truck whose owner generously contributed knowledgeIngram, the wholesale bookseller we discuss in some detail (because Jess needed to understand how this bookseller access to indie authors works!)Books Stephanie recommends and loves to sell at La Fleuria:Yes No Maybe by Jessica Sherry (La Fleuria's #2 bestseller!)Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid All Rhodes Lead Here by Mariana ZapataHey, Jess here to talk to you about a new series I have created just for supporters of the #AmWriting Podcast.I met an aspiring author and speaker who has an idea for a book that just knocked me over. I said, please, please write that book. This is someone who had an idea that has a place in the market. It's timely. She's the perfect person to write it, and I asked her, I begged her, if I could please mentor her through this process publicly on the podcast.So while we're not giving her full name and we're not giving the actual title of the book, because we don't want to hand those things away, I am coaching her through the entire process, from preparing her book proposal to querying an agent. I'm going through the whole thing with her. She knows nothing about the publishing industry, she knows very little about how one goes about writing a book—so essentially, this is as I mentioned before, from soup to nuts, From Authority to Author, and hopefully we'll get her there.But really, whether or not this book ends up selling, whether after this book she ends up having a speaking career, this is about the process of preparing to do that. I hope you'll join us.This series is for supporters only, so if you are a free subscriber right now, consider upgrading. Remember, if you upgrade, you'll also get the ability to submit for our First Pages Booklab, and lots of other fun stuff that we put out just for supporters—So come join us. It's a lot of fun.Transcript below!EPISODE 457 - TRANSCRIPTJess LaheyHey, Jess here to talk to you about a new series I have created just for supporters of the Hashtag AmWriting podcast. I met an aspiring author and speaker who has an idea for a book that just knocked me over. I said, please, please write that book. This is someone who had an idea that it has a place in the market. It's timely. She's the perfect person to write it, and I asked her—I begged her—if I could please mentor her through this process publicly on the podcast. So, while we're not giving her full name and we're not giving the actual title of the book, because we don't want to hand those things away, I am coaching her through the entire process—from preparing her book proposal to querying an agent. I'm going through the whole thing with her. She knows nothing about the publishing industry. She knows very little about how, you know, one goes about writing a book. And so she essentially—this is, as I mentioned before from soup to nuts, From Authority to Author, and hopefully we'll get her there. But really, whether or not this book ends up selling, whether this book—she ends up having a speaking career—this is about the process of preparing to do that. How do you write a book? How do you prepare to become a speaker on the back of that book? So I hope you join us. This is a series for supporters only. So if you are a free supporter, or if you're a free subscriber right now, consider upgrading. Remember, if you upgrade, you'll also get access to the ability to submit for our First Pages Book Lab and lots of other fun stuff that we put out just for supporters. So come join us. It's a lot of fun.Multiple Speakers:Is it recording? Now it's recording, yay. Go ahead. This is the part where I stare blankly at the microphone. I don't remember what I'm supposed to be doing. All right, let's start over. Awkward pause. I'm going to rustle some papers. Okay, now one, two, three.Jess LaheyWelcome to the Hashtag AmWriting podcast. This is the podcast about, oh, writing all the things—the short things, the long things, the nonfiction, the fiction, the poetry, the book proposals, the agent queries—all the things. In reality, though, this podcast is about two things. It is about getting the work done, and flattening the learning curve for other writers. I'm Jess Lahey. I am co-hosting today. I am the author of The Gift of Failure and The Addiction Inoculation, and you can find my journalism at The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Atlantic.Sarina BowenAnd I'm Sarina Bowen. I am the author of many romance novels. My next one is called Thrown for a Loop and it's coming from Forever in November, and I could not be more excited. And it is in the vein of romance, publishing, and readership that I have invited a guest to talk to us today because she has done something so outrageously cool that I needed to hear more in person. So please welcome Stephanie Pao, who has started Los Angeles' first romance book truck. She's become a bookseller, and I am here to hear all about it. Welcome, Stephanie.Stephanie PaoHi, thank you so much for having me.Sarina BowenMy pleasure. If you wouldn't mind, I would love to hear—how did this happen? Like, how did you decide that the world needed a book truck? Because that is just a cool idea and I never thought of it. And like, so how did you decide to actually make it a thing? And what did you do?Stephanie PaoYes, okay. The idea actually came to me—I lived by the beach, so I was walking by the beach and I saw a vintage Volkswagen truck for sale, and I just couldn't get it out of my mind. It isn't the truck that I have now, but I kept thinking, what could I do with it? And I've always loved books—romance in particular—and I've been looking for something that I could do that kind of took my previous experience, which is marketing, but melded it with something I really enjoyed. And I just thought maybe I could start a book truck. And I started to do research and I saw that there are many book trucks across the country. At the time, I think maybe there was just one or two romance ones and I was lucky enough to be able to speak with someone who had a romance book bus called Trope. She has a bookshop now and she really gave me a lot of confidence that I could probably do this too. I ended up taking a course on bookselling and started looking for a truck. The truck I ended up finding was actually the first truck I found on Facebook Marketplace. The man who was selling it had completely restored it. And he was so excited that I wanted to do this book shop in a truck idea, that he actually helped me and designed all the shelves, and he built it, and he didn't charge me for it.Sarina BowenOh my goodness!Stephanie PaoYeah. So it felt very serendipitous and almost meant to be. And now it's been like two months and I'm having so much fun.Sarina BowenWow. Wow. Oh my goodness. I feel like you should be teaching a class on how to live, right? You're like, "I'm good at this thing, but I'm really interested in this other thing, and I'm going to stick them together and it's going to be great."Stephanie PaoYeah, I feel like it was a little bit of like manifesting, I guess.Sarina BowenWell, wow, that's so great. So how many books does your truck hold at once? Like, what is the size of your store?Stephanie PaoYeah, so it holds about 350 books, and I've taken to also stacking books on top to display my favorite books. So I think it might hold almost 400.Sarina BowenOkay. And so of course, when we think about the bookstores that we grew up going to—you know, there are these giant cavernous Barnes & Nobles, there are smaller independent bookstores—and they're all numbering in the thousands. But by specializing in a category that you really love, like suddenly 400 is you know, it's a workable amount for what romance readers might be looking for on any given day. So, but still, there's a lot of good books in the world. How do you choose?Stephanie PaoYeah, I do a mix of like books that I've read and loved. I have been a voracious reader—I've read my whole life—but I've been a voracious reader for a couple of years. I also do a lot of books that I get recommendations from friends or that I just see are very popular online. So I think people will want to find those, but I think it is hard. I'm still figuring out the right balance of what types of romance to carry.Sarina BowenRight. Right. Because we all have our favorite you know, parts of the genre and they might not be the ones that are killing it.Jess LaheyBut the thing that I'm really excited to hear about is the thing that I love so much about independent booksellers. I get a sense for the bookseller when I go to the bookstore. Like, there are certain bookstores I rave about not necessarily because they're huge, not necessarily because they're beautiful—but because I can tell that when the bookseller recommends something to me; I know who that person is. Or I know the sense of the curation at the store. And that excites me because I feel like I'm in capable hands. So I'm really curious—especially to hear about your curation, and how you decide what you're going to carry—and then I'm also, and I know Sarina is going to ask this question, but in my head, I'm like, how do you find your readers? That's the part I'm so excited to hear about. Like, how do you know where to go? How do the people find you? Because I think that's the magic—is connecting the people with the books. And that's what I feel like a really great curation does. It says, "If you like this, try this," or, "Oh, you're new to this genre? Let me tell you where you should start with this genre." That's what's magic to me about independent booksellers, and the idea of you getting to do it in a very concentrated way with a particular genre is just—it makes me so happy. I'm just so happy you're out there doing this, Stephanie.Stephanie PaoThank you.Sarina BowenSo one time I was reading the listing of a literary agent, I think, and somebody had said, "What do you like about this job?" And the agent said, "I get to invest in my own taste." And I thought that was a really interesting way of looking at her job—but also of your job as well. And before we get to “How do you find the readers?”—because that is a really important chapter of this conversation—I just, from the listener standpoint: are you constantly deluged by authors who are like, “Pick me, pick me”? Like, what would you tell an author who is trying to navigate the bookselling world? What have you learned about your end of being a bookseller that an author might need to hear?Stephanie PaoYes. Okay. So first I want to say, like the curation part—My like number two best seller is actually an indie author's book who I love, and I can see from the book selling, like software that I use, that I'm the only bookstore of the 200 plus bookstores that carry her book, and it's the second best seller for me. Like. I've sold over 30 copies in like two months. So I think it really is like the passion of the bookseller, and I have had quite a few authors reach out to me, and they'll come to events. And I feel like it's, I don't have a good process on how I'm vetting all the authors, but I think it's like, if we make a personal connection, I will try to go out of my way to like read their book, because we've connected in some way, and I love reading, and I just feel like because we've like, either met in person or we've exchanged nice messages on social media, it does make me want to read someone's book more, because I have that personal connection, which is probably how people feel when they go shop at an indie books, or they have the personal connection with, like, a bookseller. So I think that's very similar. Um, I had people like, bring me their books, which does make it easier for me to, like, already have it ready. I don't have to look it up to read it or remember to look it up as well, but I know that, like, probably has a cost to it as well. But I had someone just bring me an F1 romance book yesterday at one of my pop ups, and I've been on an f1 kick. I don't know if she noticed that from my personal social but, like, I am very intrigued already, and now I have itSarina BowenThat's so lovely.Jess LaheyFor the listeners out there who are interested in this very specific topic, in our show notes I'm going to link to an episode we did with Mary Laura Philpott, who used to be at Parnassus, about making connections with booksellers. Because there are things you can do to go out of your way—before your book comes out, or when your book is coming out—to say, “Hey, I have this book coming out, would you be interested at all in getting a copy?” So it's something that can happen that authors can work on. And I'm going to definitely drop the link to that episode in the show notes.Sarina BowenYeah. I had this earlier this year. I was noticing—I started keeping track of how many romance bookstores are in the world. And now I have a list of 60, more than 60. And for a little while, when one just sort of popped up in my social, I was writing an email—because authors get a lot of publisher copies, you know, and sometimes after the launch of the book we end up with a box of like 15 copies still sitting here—and I was sending an email like, “Congratulations on your new store! That's amazing. Can I send you a signed author copy? Because I just have them here. It's a gift.” And the uptake of that is, you know, almost 100%. But I don't ever want to presume that a bookseller wants a copy, you know, unless I check first, because that just seems cheesy. You know, it's, it's, it's hard for authors to know, like, how to be a good partner and not irritating. And anyway, I just thought, you know what your thoughts about that are?Stephanie PaoYeah. I mean, I think for me, like, I am a new store and, like, a single-person business. So anyone that reaches out to me, I'm like, “Oh my gosh, what do you mean? How do you know about me? Why would you want to send me something?” So I'm sure, like, the like, weariness goes both ways, where we are, like, we're also—a lot of people are, like women—or maybe like, not used to promoting themselves more. So I think, like, just shoot your shot. I have an event coming up at like, a big, like, kind of mall, and they said they don't really do things like that with partners like this, but they were impressed that I shot my shot. So I have like, a summer series with them, and I think it's the same for, like, promoting your own book.Sarina BowenYeah, I guess this whole conversation is an exercise in trying.Stephanie PaoYeah, like the worst that could happen is, I think probably they would maybe say no or not respond to your request—which I do feel like I am guilty of that, because I get a lot and I don't know how to best, like, manage the flow of people saying that they want to send books. But that isn't because I don't want to reply. It's more like, I don't have a good system.Sarina BowenIt's hard. So I definitely want to hear how you figure out where to go. Like, where does the truck go? How do you know who to ask? Like, is that a lot of asking and hoping for the, for the best as well. Like, how does it come together?Stephanie PaoYeah, that has been a trial and error process. I think I started off applying to more markets, because they're looking for vendors anyways. But those usually have costs. And I found a few markets that I really enjoy going to, so I go to them monthly now. And…Sarina BowenWhat kind of markets, can I ask?Stephanie PaoYeah, they're like, one is like a night market. They do it like, a couple times a month in a city of LA called Lakewood, and there's like food, there's usually, like a theme, so like, there was an AAPI night, or they had— I don't know if you know those, like toys called Labubu — but the last event I did was a Labubu themed one. And then I do another market that is in Culver City, and it is similar—like, there's food and drinks and then there's, like, people selling different like, a lot of artisan-made things,Sarina BowenOkay.Stephanie PaoYeah, um, and then I reach out to local businesses as well. And I found, like, right away, I reached out to so many, and I didn't hear back from that many, because I was just starting out. I didn't have that many followers at the time. But the people who I found, and I did pop up set, they were so kind, and they let me dictate, like a day where I come back monthly, so I just have like places that I will go monthly, which makes it a lot easier to, like, have it like a set schedule, and then I just try to test new places and add on.Sarina BowenLike, what kind of business? What? What makes a good what's a good sort of connection?Stephanie PaoYeah, well, so the first place that said yes to me was another women-owned business. And I do feel like they are, like, more inclined to, like; take a chance on another woman-owned business. So she actually has a flower shop, and she does like high tea on the days that I go. So she has people going there for like, high tea— but it's on a very visible Street. It's on the Pacific Coast Highway, so I think it's—I'm not sure it's benefiting her in any way, because I'm not sure my customers are going to buy flowers, um, but she has a space for me to pop up, and it doesn't like detract from her business, and it adds something fun to her guests. And I also go to coffee shops and breweries, and I do want to start reaching out to restaurants as well.Jess LaheyI'm actually looking at her pop-up schedule on her site right now, and there's also—I wouldn't have even occurred to me—but these silent readings that I see every once in a while on social media that I'm like, "Oh, if I lived in a city, I would be going to those all the time," where people just get together to read together. I've also seen them—people getting together just to write together—and those? That's brilliant. Showing up for something like that is such a wonderful idea, and your pop-up schedule looks fantastic. I'll definitely be dropping that into the show notes as well.Sarina BowenWell, I just want to push back on the idea that the flower shop isn't getting anything out of you stopping there, because, like—so she runs a flower shop. I'm just certain she has a tiny core number of people who come every week and get fresh flowers because, you know, money is no object, and why not.But then there are other people who are on her list, maybe, who are only there when it's somebody's birthday three times a year. But if you're coming on a certain day, and she can tell her following, you know, that, "Oh, stop by on Tuesday because La Fleuria is going to be here, and it's, you know, the romance book truck, and you definitely want to check it out," it gives her a timely thing she can tell the people that do like flowers. And, you know, she's going to maybe have more foot traffic on that day than she otherwise might not have had.Stephanie PaoYeah, I think it's more maybe imposter syndrome, because she has like 800,000 followers.Sarina BowenWow!Stephanie PaoSo I'm like drop in your bucket.Sarina BowenWow. Well, maybe we should all be in the flower business.Stephanie PaoYeah.Jess LaheyWell, what did you have to sort of overcome with your own resistance in order to try this new thing? Because when writers have this same problem, we have an idea. It's a little glimmer, a sparkle, of an idea. It's so appealing in our minds. But, like, the commitment to actually, like, set aside six months of your life and write an entire book because you had this glimmer of an idea is a process, and that is why there aren't as many people who write complete books as you have ideas for them. So how did you convince yourself that, um, that this risky thing was—was something you ought to commit to? And how did you make that decision?Stephanie PaoYeah, I think I'm still convincing myself that...Jess LaheyOkay, fair, fair.Stephanie PaoUm, I think it's actually really—it's really hard, because I think we're really programmed, or at least I was, on, like, this typical metric of success, which is, like: go to college, get a job, keep climbing the corporate ladder. And so I just kind of thought I would be doing that my whole life. But I never once thought, like, does that make me happy? Like, I was in a marketing job, and I was like—I climbed up to, like, VP, but I didn't enjoy it at all. And I just thought that's what we were supposed to do. So I think for me, I have been freelancing for three years because I got really burnt out, and I've just slowly come to terms with, like, maybe what I build for myself, or what I want for my life, is different than what all my friends have. Because I still talk to my friends that I've had for a long time, and I don't think they understand what I'm doing. And I feel like you will get a lot of resistance from people that you know, because they just want you to do the thing that feels safe to them, which is not venturing and doing something completely unknown. So I think it's, like, being really comfortable with the idea yourself and that not everyone's going to get it—but that's okay, because the people who do will, like, really support you. And then, of course, like, I'm not going to sugarcoat it—it is like a big financial risk. I think if you're setting aside time to write and not doing, like, other work, like—it is a risk either way. So I am lucky enough to have support, and I think that's, like, really important to share; that, like, my parents supported me so that I could take this on. And I—I started taking less and less clients from my, like, freelancing work to prepare to do this. And, like, I am still not, like, super profitable, but I know that I can, like, push back into freelancing if I really need to. So I think it's—I'm comfortable knowing that there are other means of, like, income if I really need it. But I really want to give myself time to see where this goes.Sarina BowenRight, I love that. So, of course, you knew that freelancing was—that you had some connections there, which helps, so you have, like, a little bit of a cushion for yourself, which is amazing. You—you mentioned earlier that you took a course in bookselling, and I just wonder how you found that, and how—how you felt. Was it information that you already had? Did it just give you confidence? Or did you really learn a lot from that course?Stephanie PaoWell, I found it through the American Booksellers Association. It was, like, a linked course that they had on, like, how to get started with opening your own bookstore. And I did learn a lot. I think at the time, I was really debating whether I should do a bookstore or do something more mobile. And that course actually made me feel like—when we did all the calculations—the rent is so much in LA that it just seemed, like, much, much too risky to do a store first. Like, maybe building up a customer base before investing in a shop. So I think I did learn a lot. I also—there's—I get a lot of the same questions from people who want to start something similar. And I got all of that information through this course. Like, a lot of people ask me where you buy books from, and things that have to do with bookselling that aren't very well known. And I think the course provides that information.Jess LaheyNice. Do you do you use Ingram [Ingram Content Group], and so you have like a special account as a bookseller?Stephanie PaoYes. And I just started opening, like, accounts with the publishers, because I wasn't sure how much I was going to order, and you have to meet minimums to order through the publishers. I was like, I don't know how quickly my inventory is going to go, but now I think it will be more worth it, because you get a better, like, discount through the publishers.Jess LaheyAs someone who's not involved in the bookselling community or the independent publishing community—just for my knowledge—one of the things that I, you know, often lament is if I like an author that is an independent bookseller and their print books are hard to come by. How do you—is Ingram someone who helps you bridge that? Does Ingram do this, like, print on demand? Sorry, there—my husband's home. Could you explain how this works a little bit to me?Stephanie PaoSo I also—well, I'm not 100% sure—but yes, Ingram does the print-on-demand books, and they have books from a lot of independent authors on there. I have a friend who is an indie author, and she said that she first listed her book on Amazon, but then the bookstores couldn't buy it, so she had to do something to get it on Ingram. So I'm not sure how that works, but I've also bought directly from a few authors, like the author I mentioned, who is, like, my second best seller. I buy directly from her, and I'm not sure where she gets her copies, but it is a much better deal than through Ingram.Jess LaheyYeah. So, Ingram—their first and primary business was as a wholesaler for traditionally published books. So, you know, in the '90s, when I briefly worked at Random House, Ingram was—you know, when a new book is published, Ingram buys a certain amount of them, and Baker and Taylor buy a certain amount of them, and they stand as a middleman who is ready to wholesale those books to booksellers. And then, of course, they created their print-on-demand service so that, probably, when you log into Ingram, you can see indie titles and traditional titles sort of all together in their offered database. But I did learn something recently about indies and Ingram that was a real eye-opener for me, which is that an author who opens an IngramSpark account and uploads their files there—like, like an indie author that you buy from probably does—has to set a discount amount. And unfortunately, the number that the bookseller gets is not the same as what the author sets. So the author can set a discount to retail in a band between, I don't know, 40 and 60 or something like that. But, um, in order for a bookseller to get their maximum discount, I have to put 53% discount or greater—like 53 or 55—and if I put 52 instead, then the bookseller gets, often, a very bad discount that is not 52%; it's more like 30%. So there's this magic that happens at the 53% author discount that allows you and your colleagues to get the max discount in your Ingram account. And it took me only, like, eight years to learn this magic.Jess LaheySo Stephanie, this is why we keep Sarina around, because she knows how this stuff works.Stephanie PaoI figured it was there was something, because the range in discounts I see from indie offers is so wide from like 20 to 40% and at 20% it's almost not even worth it to carry.Sarina BowenRight. I bet it isn't.Stephanie PaoYeah.Sarina BowenSo you if somebody Well, but, and that's where the confusion comes in, because here's an author, and she's putting 45% in that box, and then you're seeing it at 20 and going, this isn't worth it. And of course, like both of you, could be frustrated because…Jess LaheyExactly!Sarina BowenBecause that doesn't make a whole lot of sense. So um, but I have learned that 53 is the magic number, and that if an author puts 53 and then you will get your max discount. And it took me way, way too long to understand this.Jess LaheyThis is like… this is, this is—these little random things that come up occasionally—are, you know, why I talk about flattening the learning curve for other authors or booksellers or whomever that listen to this podcast. Because how on earth would you know that? And then you're frustrated because you can't carry a book, because you can't make money on it. The author's incredibly frustrated because you can't—won't—carry the book, and then that piece of information never gets across. So thank you for diving into that dorky detail for me, because, again, I think that's such an important piece of information that no one would ever know unless someone somewhere is discussing it. So thank you.Sarina BowenUm…you're welcome. It's really just inside baseball—like picky junk that takes up my week. But here we are.Jess LaheyI know. But the people who listen to this podcast—in particular, the people who are fans of Sarina Bowen—are often people who are also writing within the indie space. And so how, you know—how are they going to find this stuff out?Sarina BowenWell okay.Jess LaheyOkay.Sarina BowenEven if it's not as you know, as joyful as the following your dreams and the flower shop stuff, but we're here to do all of it.Jess LaheyWell… But the big—this is also a big part of it, because there are also going to be people out there who are like, Oh, I don't want to open a brick-and-mortar store, but Oh, a truck? I mean, like, for me, that's the entry point. That's very, very exciting to me. So, the other reason I wanted to be on this podcast today is because I want to understand how that works, and is it a way into something that would really feed your soul and your heart—and not to mention your book… sell—your, your bookshelves.Sarina BowenOf course. So, Stephanie, before we go, I would love—since you're the expert here—I would love for you to recommend a couple romances that you're excited about right now. And if you wouldn't mind, I would be super thrilled to hear what your number two bestseller is—that you, that you are her best bookseller.Stephanie PaoYeah, okay. It's Yes No Maybe by Jessica Sherry, and it is a story of a woman who has, um, scars on her face from, like, an accident from when she was younger. And she's, like, always felt not worthy of, like, all the good things in life, and she's settling. And she moves next door to a romance writer who has writer's block, and she becomes basically his muse. And it's, like, very sweet but very emotional. Some other books I love—I recently finished Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid, and I've never cried so hard in a book. And it's, like, also such a beautiful love story. I, like, have chills thinking about it.Sarina BowenWow.Stephanie PaoYeah. And then, just like a favorite that I always recommend is All Rhodes Lead Here by Mariana Zapata. I'm in my late 30s, so I feel like I love when characters are in their 30s and still figuring things out, and I love a slow burn romance.Sarina BowenAll right. Thank you so much. I, um—I love those choices. Um, we've all walked into bookstores and seen, like, the same five books on the front table that we've seen in every other bookstore we've walked into that month. And it's really lovely to hear some different recommendations from you, and we really appreciate it. Thank you so much for spending some time with us today to talk about this super fun project that—that Jess and I are like, Ooh, we could just quit everything and get a...Jess LaheyYeah. Well, no. The other thing is, I'm like, Okay, when's my next speaking engagement in Los Angeles, and can I make it coincide with one of your pop-up dates so that I could come by?Stephanie PaoI will drive the truck to you.Jess LaheyThat… actually, we'll figure it out. Because I just, I'm dying to see your truck, dying to see how it works. I just, I'm loving the selections. And I'm just really happy for more than anything else, I'm really happy for someone who has found a way to turn something they love into a business that can work. So I'm just so happy for you.Stephanie PaoThank you. Thank you so much for having me. This was really fun.Sarina BowenIt was entirely our pleasure. And thank you listeners for tuning in once again to the am writing podcast, and until next week, keep your heads in the game and your butt's in the chair.Jess LaheyThe Hashtag AmWriting podcast is produced by Andrew Perrella. Our intro music, aptly titled Unemployed Monday, was written and played by Max Cohen. 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Nick Wright reacts to rumors that LeBron James may be traded from the Los Angeles Lakers after just half a season alongside Luka Doncic. Nick breaks down why he finds it ridiculous that LeBron is not commanding the same attention on the trade market as Kevin Durant did before his trade from the Phoenix Suns to the Houston Rockets. Did LeBron send LA a warning with his reaction, or lack of a reaction, to the Lakers acquiring Deandre Ayton? Later, Nick breaks down why it is ridiculous for people to rank Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen or Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson higher than Patrick Mahomes heading into the 2025 NFL season. Nick also explains why people who are doubting his Kansas City Chiefs clearly don't know what they are talking about. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast with our guest Sharad Mehta the founder of REsimpli, a former cpa and failed professional poker player fighting out of Southern California by way of Indiana who dabbled in real estate in 2010 while living in Chicago and decided he could not pass up the opportunity to go full time into real estate investing and jumped in feet first.  He has an incredible track record at this point completing over 750 deals owning over 60 rentals and Owns a property Management company.  His constant search for simplicity in life dripped into his search for simplicity in his business so he could focus on gratitude, impact and faith and became the founder of his crown jewel REsimpli!  Reimpli is a CRM Software for real estate investors that helps you manage Data, Marketing, Sales and Operations among so much more.  He is on a mission to help Real Estate Investors close more deals with less software, simplify their business and make data based decisions! Topics for this episode include: ✅ New trends in today's real estate investing market ✅ Top marketing channel for real estate investors RIGHT NOW ✅ How to make money with properties already listed on the market ✅ What real estate markets are the most profitable this year ✅  Why data is important in real estate and business ✅ Why is direct mail creating so many successful investors + more! Check the show notes to connect with all things Sharad !   Connect with Sharad: Sharad Mehta on Facebook Sharad Mehta on Instagram Sharad Mehta on LinkedIn   Connect with REsimpli: resimpli.com REsimpli on Facebook REsimpli on Instagram Resimpli on LinkedIn REsimpli on Youtube REsimpli on Twitter REsimpli Podcast   ---   Connect with Nick Lamagna www.nicknicknick.com Text Nick (516)540-5733 Connect on ALL Social Media and Podcast Platforms Here FREE Checklist on how to bring more value to your buyers  

-- On the Show: -- Senator Elizabeth Warren, Democrat from Massachusetts, joins David and Jesse Dollemore to discuss her opposition to Trump's "big beautiful bill" -- Republican leaders openly say they're supporting bad legislation solely because Trump tells them to -- Republicans privately criticize Trump but publicly enable him out of fear -- JD Vance once warned Trumpism would collapse when voters felt the pain of failed promises -- CNN attempts to create false equivalence by pressuring Democrats to offer praise for Trump's spending bill -- Trump launches misleading boasts and personal attacks on Truth Social instead of defending his policies -- State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce's religious-style praise for Trump highlights the cult-like devotion around him -- New reports show independent creators like David and Brian Tyler Cohen are now key news sources -- On the Bonus Show: Nancy Mace's pajama stunt, judge strikes down Trump's attempt to suspend asylum status, Denmark lets people copyright their features, and much more...