Podcasts about Partner

At the start of a relationship, turning your partner on felt like it took basically no effort. So what do you do a decade in, when you've watched each other fart and floss, and nothing seems to happen on its own anymore? In this episode, you'll hear: Why nothing sexy happens spontaneously after about six months, and what has to replace it The thing you have to clear out of the way before you can build desire at all Which of the four desire types you and your partner each are, and why it changes how you initiate How to flirt with someone you've been with for years without feeling ridiculous The compliment swap that makes it actually land, and what to say instead of "you're hot" Why initiating in the moment is already too late, and when to start instead What our community said gets them in the mood, from grey sweatpants to a longer than usual kiss in the kitchen Mentioned in this episode: Discover your initiation style here: https://vmtherapy.com/style Listen to Episode 251: What's Your Desire Type?: https://vmtherapy.com/episode251 Want to make sure the sex is worth craving? It's time to give and receive "I didn't know it could be that good" pleasure with the Ultimate Foreplay Guides. Our #1 best-seller for a reason. Detailed, step-by-step instructions that guide you through expertly fingering and going down on a vulva, and giving jaw-dropping hand jobs and blow jobs. Over 100 unique techniques designed to give your partner maximum pleasure and secret hacks to get them begging for more. Check out The Ultimate Foreplay Guides here: https://vmtherapy.com/foreplay Think you've tried every position? Think again. Ultimate Sex Positions is our fully illustrated guide to 47 positions, with step-by-step guidance, tips for how to move, and smart adjustments for real bodies. 47 fully illustrated positions with step-by-step guidance for getting into, out of, and moving in each one. 17 pillow positions, because changing your angle by a few inches changes everything. Check out Ultimate Sex Positions here: https://vmtherapy.com/ultimatesex Stay Connected Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/vanessaandxander Get our weekly email, real talk, expert tips, and zero shame: https://vmtherapy.com/subscribe Subscribe to Pillow Talks wherever you get your podcasts! ========================== THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS ==========================

Jesus told us that when you're praying, if you have anything against someone, you need to forgive them first. He said, "If you don't forgive others, God won't forgive you." Prayer is asking God to do something on your behalf. When you're in business, you need God to move in your business. You need God to bring clients, customers, strategy, and revenue. But when you're asking God for these things while holding unforgiveness in your heart toward your husband or wife, the Bible says your prayers are blocked. So, if you're struggling in your business, check your forgiveness walk with your spouse. Unforgiveness toward your spouse is sinful, and it's not something you should tolerate. Whatever is causing you to hold unforgiveness toward your spouse, you need to forgive if you want to be successful in what God has called you to do. __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

Ketamine made headlines for the wrong reasons, and people who could be helped by it are staying away. Jim Ellwood is an anesthesiologist who has given ketamine in the operating room and taken it himself for depression that nine medications failed to touch. This episode is based on his article "The truth about ketamine: an anesthesiologist explains drug safety," published on KevinMD. He explains what the research shows about how it works in the brain, and what to ask before you walk into a clinic. You will hear why he compares the panic around ketamine to what happened with propofol and fentanyl, how to find out who is actually writing the prescription at a clinic that advertises to you, and what he tells patients about how long the relief lasts and what it costs. He is candid about the stigma of a physician saying out loud that he has depression. Press play to hear a physician who has used ketamine both ways describe what a safe setting actually looks like. Partner with me on the KevinMD platform. With over three million monthly readers and half a million social media followers, I give you direct access to the doctors and patients who matter most. Whether you need a sponsored article, email campaign, video interview, or a spot right here on the podcast, I offer the trusted space your brand deserves to be heard. Let's work together to tell your story. PARTNER WITH KEVINMD → https://kevinmd.com/influencer SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast

If you don't think you have anxiety, this episode is probably for you.A lot of us hear “anxiety” and picture someone who worries all day and imagines every disaster. That is not how it usually shows up in marriage. In close relationships, anxiety often looks like defensiveness, shutting down, fixing, blaming, or making your partner the problem.In this episode, we reframe anxiety as a response to a real or imagined threat. That threat system is useful. It is supposed to help you stay alive. The trouble is that humans don't just react to actual danger. We can invent it. We can turn disagreement, feedback, or feeling misunderstood into a bear.Drawing on ideas from Dr. Kathleen Smith's book Everything Isn't Terrible, we talk about:Why reactivity is an anxiety responseHow we make our partner the threatWhy focusing on the other person usually increases anxietyHow curiosity helps you override autopilotWhat it means to respond instead of reactYou are never going to become a robot who never gets triggered. That is not the goal. The goal is to slow down long enough to ask, “What's the real story here?” Not every alarm is a fire. Sometimes it is just feedback.This week's practiceObserve:When does my anxiety perceive danger where there is none?When do I focus on or blame my partner, and how does that increase my anxiety?Then get more curious:How does focusing on the other person conflict with who I want to be?How does responding to imagined danger affect my relationship?Where can I practice focusing on my side of the street this week?MentionedKathleen Smith, Everything Isn't Terrible: Conquer Your Insecurities, Interrupt Your Anxiety, and Finally Calm DownConnect With Us:Website: MasterYourMarriage.usInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/masteryourmarriageFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MasterYourMarriage/If you try this and something shifts, even a little, we'd love to hear about it. Reply to this episode or send a note through masteryourmarriage.us.If you and your partner want help practicing conversations like this, you can book a free 30-minute discovery call at masteryourmarriage.us.

The Department of Justice is in crisis. The bedrock principle of non-interference, once held sacrosanct by administrations of both parties, has been jettisoned. The Attorney General has directed the Department to represent the President and his agenda above all else. Thousands of attorneys and professionals have left or been forced out as leadership pursues personal and political grudges at the President's open direction. What reforms can be instituted to restore the department's independence? What can be done by Congress or outside organizations to bring oversight to the abuses taking place within the department? What can future administrations do to restore the Department's professionalism and reputation?Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.orgHost: Diane Furstenau, Director of Policy and Program, ACSGuest: Rachel Rossi, President, Alliance for Justice (and Panel Moderator)Guest: Rupa Bhattacharyya, Legal Director, Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection, Georgetown LawGuest: Stuart Delery, Partner, Gibson DunnGuest: Stacey Young, Founder & Executive Director, Justice ConnectionLink: Blanche won't pledge DOJ independence from Trump, by Andrew PantaziLink: How the Trump administration erased centuries of Justice Department experience, by Eric Tucker and Alanna Durkin RicherLink: How Trump is weaponizing the DoJ to ‘bully, prosecute, punish and silence' his foes, by Peter StoneVisit the Podcast Website: Broken Law PodcastEmail the Show: Podcast@ACSLaw.orgFollow ACS on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | Bluesky | LinkedIn | YouTube-----------------Broken Law: About the law, who it serves, and who it doesn't.-----------------Production House: Flint Stone MediaCopyright of American Constitution Society 2026.

Episode 266: In Bain's early 2026 Consumer Banking Benchmark, provided by NPS Prism, Chime had the highest NPS among the companies we measured. That raised a basic question: How does a financial technology company serving people who live paycheck to paycheck earn greater loyalty than institutions built around customers with much higher balances? Sam Krause is the Senior Vice President of Operations and Member Experience at Chime. As she explains, Chime is a financial technology company, not a bank. "We are a FinTech. We partner with bank partners behind the scenes who hold all our deposits." Most Chime members already had bank accounts. The important distinction is between having access to an account and having a product designed around the way you actually live. Chime operates without branches, giving it lower fixed costs than traditional banks. Members who qualify can receive their paychecks up to two days early or use a free feature called SpotMe for up to $200 in fee-free overdrafts. Those benefits cost money and expose Chime to risks many traditional banks avoid. But about two-thirds of members use Chime as their primary account. Most of the company's revenue comes from interchange on daily card use. Helping members get access to their money sooner can increase usage, strengthening the economics that make those benefits possible. Sam also explains how Chime tries to turn "member obsession" into an operating discipline. NPS is one of the company's three highest-level goals. For example, competitive benchmarking exposed a gap in funding and transfers that internal data alone had not made urgent enough. Chime then combined the NPS Prism benchmark data with direct member feedback to identify the specific problems and change its priorities. The consequences can be intensely personal. Sam describes a member named Carmen who used SpotMe to put gas in her car so she could reach chemotherapy appointments scheduled shortly before her payday. Her story illustrates why a short-term liquidity problem that might look minor to a product team can matter enormously to the person experiencing it. In this episode, learn how Chime preserves member obsession as it grows and leverages better outcomes for members into greater usage, loyalty, and growth. Guest: Sam Krause, Senior Vice President, Operations & Member Experience Host: Rob Markey, Partner, Bain & Company Give us feedback: Customer Confidential Podcast Feedback Send us a note: Contact Rob Timestamped Topics 00:52 – Cutting insurance claim resolution from weeks to minutes shapes Sam's approach to customer experience 01:28 – Aligning the business model with what is best for customers 02:51 – Designing financial products for the two-thirds of Americans living paycheck to paycheck 03:25 – Giving members paychecks up to two days early and up to $200 in fee-free overdraft 05:40 – Using primary account relationships and interchange to make the economics work 08:03 – Taking risks traditional banks avoid to give members faster access to their money 09:04 – Distinguishing access to banking from helping customers gain financial control 12:13 – Designing simpler money-management tools for the 80% who are not natural planners 14:14 – Finding the two customer segments where the products have the strongest fit 18:38 – Seeing simplicity and ease of use emerge as the biggest drivers of promoters 19:41 – Helping members increase credit scores by 30 points on average over eight months 22:17 – Scaling customer obsession through employee bootcamps and direct customer listening 24:00 – Making NPS one of three company-level goals 30:30 – Using competitive benchmarks to prioritize funding and transfer problems 32:57 – Building trust in a digital model with 24/7 access to human support 39:30 – Hiring "hungry, humble, and smart" employees as the company scales 41:30 – Embedding company values into employee evaluation and coaching Notable Quotes 08:03 "We're willing to take that risk on behalf of our members." 09:04 "There's a difference between having access and having something that is actually helping you gain control of your finances and reach your financial goals and make financial progress." 15:52 "We figured it out. And it turns out when you can crack that, you gain a very large and very loyal member base." 26:31 "You shouldn't be surprised that senior executives lose interest in something like this if you are not doing the work to prepare it." 28:36 "At the end of the day, it's about the member perception and the member view." 32:36 "We have to do more than a traditional bank would because that's what our members need." Additional Resources about Chime: How Chime is Leading the Way in Customer Loyalty: https://www.bain.com/insights/how-chime-is-leading-the-way-in-customer-loyalty-snap-chart/ What it Takes to Build the AI-Native Modern Bank: https://www.bain.com/insights/what-it-takes-to-build-the-ai-native-modern-bank/ How Analytics Can Deepen Banks' Customer Relationships: https://www.bain.com/insights/how-analytics-can-deepen-banks-customer-relationships/ 

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Hinter dem gescheiterten Drohnenangriff auf den Flughafen in Leipzig soll Russland stecken. Das sagt die deutsche Bundesregierung auch ganz offiziell und läutet einen Zeitenwechsel in der Kommunikation über hybrider Kriegsführung gegen Europa ein. Unterdessen droht Russland mit weiteren Aggressionen gegen europäische Partner der Ukraine. Befindet sich Russland bereits im Krieg mit uns, auch wenn eine Kriegserklärung wohl nie kommen wird? Wohin entwickelt sich diese Eskalation und kann sie aufgehalten werden? Antworten heute von Markus Reisner vom Bundesheer.

John 11:32-34, 36-47 | What Looks Beyond REPAIR… Is Not Beyond JESUSYou have looked at the same situation long enough to wonder whether anything can still change.Maybe YOU have prayed, waited, hoped — and watched it move in the opposite direction. The damage feels too deep now. The delay feels too long. And a part of YOU has started to wonder whether it is finally time to accept that this is simply how the story ends.John 11 was written for the person carrying that exact weight.By the time help arrived, everyone involved had already reached the same conclusion: it was too late. Too much time had passed. The situation was, by every visible measure, finished — past the point where anyone believed anything could still be done. And the words spoken out loud in that moment are the very thing YOU have quietly believed about YOUR own situation: if only He had come sooner.But that is where most people misread the whole thing.Here is what most people miss. Before anything changed on the outside, something moved on the inside of the One who showed up — a reaction so deep it surprised everyone watching. It reveals something about how God feels toward what YOU are facing that changes everything about how YOU carry it. Most people rush past this detail because they are focused on the problem. It may be the most important part.And there is a moment that matters even more.He gave an instruction that made no sense given how far gone the situation was — a command that drew an immediate objection from the people standing there, because by then the situation was not just bad, it was past the point of no return, and everyone knew it. What He said back to that objection is a sentence YOU need to hear over YOUR own impossible situation.Then He spoke to the very thing everyone had already grieved and buried.And what happened next — what came out, and the strange instruction He gave the moment it did — is the part YOU have to see for yourself. Because it proves that the timing YOU have resented, the delay that felt like abandonment, was never God being too late. It was setting up something no one in that place thought was still possible.This is not about pretending the damage is small. It is about discovering why what looks beyond repair does not get to decide what is still possible with God.What was the reaction beneath the surface? What was the sentence spoken over the objection? And what came out when He spoke to the thing everyone had already given up on?Press play — because what looks beyond repair is not beyond Jesus. We are going into John 11 to uncover why YOUR situation is not too far gone.

In Episode 109 of the Land to Lots™ Podcast, Carter Froelich talks with Tyler Cobb, Partner at Taft Law in Phoenix, Arizona, and the principal architect of Arizona House Bill 2999, on the state's new State Affordability Infrastructure District, or SAID, framework signed into law by Governor Hobbs on June 5, 2026.  Tyler shares his path into public finance, from starting as a summer associate at Ballard Spahr in Phoenix to representing developers on Arizona Community Facilities District transactions at a time when few public finance attorneys wanted that role, through his move to Taft a year ago. He then explains how House Bill 2999 came together, including the role of the Home Builders Association of Central Arizona, the year-long stakeholder engagement process, Governor Hobbs's focus on housing affordability, and the connection between cost of capital for horizontal infrastructure and the price of a finished home.  Lastly, Carter and Tyler discuss the state of district financing in Arizona, including the 1988 Community Facilities District Act, the local approval bottleneck that has made district formation unpredictable, Arizona's $347 million of new money district financing from 2019 through mid-2025 compared with Colorado, Texas, Florida, and Utah, rising horizontal construction costs, the taxpayer protection and disclosure requirements built into the SAID Act, and why the new framework governs how infrastructure gets financed rather than what gets built.  In this episode, you'll learn:  How Arizona's Community Facilities District Act has worked since 1988, and why the extent of local involvement required to form a district became the primary bottleneck rather than any deficiency in the statute itself.  Why Arizona financed $347 million of new money district infrastructure from 2019 through mid-2025 while Colorado financed $11.6 billion, Texas MUDs $8.9 billion, Florida CDDs $8.4 billion, and Utah PIDs $4.5 billion.  How Governor Hobbs's focus on housing affordability, and Arizona's fall from 33rd to 45th in the nation on affordability, shaped the framing and the legislative path of the bill.  Which features Tyler drew from Colorado metropolitan districts, Utah districts, Texas MUDs, and Florida CDDs while using the Arizona CFD Act as his drafting template.  How the legislation builds in taxpayer protection through 100 percent landowner consent to form, a detailed formation petition, Arizona Finance Authority oversight, annual district reporting, and a homeowner disclosure form at resale.  Why the SAID Act operates strictly as a special purpose financing act and does not touch zoning, entitlements, design standards, plans and specifications, or the conveyance and acceptance of completed infrastructure.  Why the 6.5 percent annual rise in horizontal construction costs over the past six years, compared with roughly 3 percent per year in the twenty years before that, makes every year of financing delay more expensive for developers and homebuyers.  How municipal concerns around staff capacity, administrative burden, and political exposure were addressed so that cities and counties keep their entitlement authority without having to administer additional districts.  Show Notes Tyler Cobb Contact Information W – https://www.taftlaw.com/  O – (602) 240-3035 E – TCobb@taftlaw.com  Plus: Whenever you're ready, here are 4 ways Launch can help you with your project:  Prepare a Special Tax District Bond Analysis for your Project – If you have a project in AZ, CA, CO, ID, NC, NM, SC, TX, UT, WA, contact Carter Froelich and have Launch prepare an initial complimentary high-level bond analysis for your project.  Add Favorable Financing Language to Annexation and/or Development Agreements – Create certainty and flexibility related to your project's infrastructure financing by having Launch professionals prepare handcrafted favorable financing language for inclusion in your Annexation and/or Development Agreement. Contact Carter Froelich for more information.  Perform The RED Analysis™ on your Project – We have developed a unique process at Launch called The RED Analysis™ in which we perform a diagnostic review of your project to determine possible ways to Reduce, Eliminate and Defer infrastructure construction costs in order to enhance project returns. Contact Carter Froelich for more information.  Hold a 1-Hour Complimentary Project Vision™ and DOS Worksheet for your Project – If you have a project in AZ, CA, CO, ID, NC, NM, SC, TX, UT, WA, contact Carter Froelich and schedule a complimentary 1-hour Project Vision™ and DOS conversation for your project which will result in a high-level Project Path & Plan™ for your project. (Note: Projects should be 250 acres or more).  Complimentary Offers for Land to Lots™ Listeners Complimentary Land to Lots book: https://www.launch-mpc.com/offer Complimentary Bond Sizing Analysis: https://form.jotform.com/231376408765160 

Triggerwarnung: In dieser Folge geht es um Depressionen, Suizid und häusliche Gewalt Als die 24-jährige Phoebe Handsjuk tot im Müllraum ihres Apartmenthauses in Melbourne gefunden wird, scheint für die Polizei schnell klar, was passiert ist: Phoebe soll im 12. Stock selbst in einen Müllschacht geklettert und mehr als 30 Meter in die Tiefe gestürzt sein. Doch ihre Familie kann diese Erklärung nicht glauben. Zu viele Spuren wurden nicht untersucht, zu viele Fragen bleiben offen. Und dann stirbt Jahre später eine weitere junge Frau, die mit demselben Mann zusammen war wie Phoebe. In dieser Folge „Mordlust – Verbrechen und ihre Hintergründe“ geht es um einen Todesfall, bei dem bis heute um die richtige Erklärung gerungen wird. Wir sprechen darüber, wie Depressionen und Suchterkrankungen das Suizidrisiko beeinflussen und darüber, was bei Ermittlungen passieren kann, wenn das Wissen um solche Erkrankungen den Blick auf einen ungeklärten Tod prägt. Anlaufstellen bei Depressionen oder Suizidgedanken: Stiftung Deutsche Depressionshilfe und Suizidprävention: Informationen zu Depressionen, Behandlungsmöglichkeiten und Hilfsangeboten sowie das Info-Telefon Depression unter 0800 3344533. www.deutsche-depressionshilfe.de TelefonSeelsorge: Anonyme und kostenlose Hilfe in Krisen, rund um die Uhr unter 0800 1110111, 0800 1110222 oder 116 123 sowie per Chat und Mail. www.telefonseelsorge.de 116117 Patientenservice: Hilfe bei der Suche nach Psychotherapeut:innen und bei der Vermittlung einer psychotherapeutischen Sprechstunde. www.116117.de/de/psychotherapie.php Expert:innen in dieser Folge: Ulrich Hegerl, Psychiater und Vorsitzender der Stiftung Deutsche Depressionshilfe und Suizidprävention Dr. Gerhard Janssen, Strafverteidiger in Australien **Credit** Hosts: Paulina Krasa, Laura Wohlers Producer: Paulina Krasa, Laura Wohlers und Jon Handschin Redaktion: Paulina Krasa, Laura Wohlers, Lisa Ludwig Schnitt: Pauline Korb Rechtliche Abnahme: „Abel und Kollegen“; Benedikt Müller **Quellen (Auswahl)** Podcast “Phoebe's Fall von The Age und Sydney Morning Herald https://t1p.de/5tehr Coroner's Finding, Court Reference 2010/4605, Coroners Court of Victoria Submissions of Counsel Assisting the Coroner, Court Reference 4605/2010, Coroners Court of Victoria ABC: Phoebe Handsjuk https://t1p.de/4az6n 60 Minutes Australia: The Mystery of the Girl in the Chute: How did she die? | Under Investigation https://t1p.de/aqwcs **Partner der Episode** Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte: https://linktr.ee/Mordlust Du möchtest Werbung in diesem Podcast schalten? Dann erfahre hier mehr über die Werbemöglichkeiten bei Seven.One Audio: https://www.seven.one/portfolio/sevenone-audio

A secure partner cannot heal your attachment style. I need you to sit with that for a second.This is part two of our Attachment Theory Got an Upgrade series, and it's a good one. We're breaking down a 2025 study that followed over 1,000 couples for 20 months and the findings challenge the story so many of us tell ourselves: that finding the "right" person will just heal us. I've believed that too. Here's what the research actually says, and what to do about it.Inside the Episode:Why a securely attached partner's love can still leave you spiraling, and it's not because something's wrong with youWhat a secure partner genuinely can offer you, and the handful of things even the best partner can't do for youThe practical shifts that actually move you toward secure attachment, so you stop outsourcing your healing to whoever you're datingReady to start doing the daily work that actually changes your internal model? That's exactly what the Identity Reset is for, a simple daily practice that has changed my life and my clients' lives. Grab the Identity Reset today! P.S. If you're ready to go deeper, I'm currently taking applications for a waitlist spot for VIP one-on-one coaching with me. Apply using the link in the show notes so you're ready the moment a spot opens up. Click Here to Apply

We have an extra-special podcast today with my husband, Todd, where we answer many listeners' questions about our relationship, how we met, and our shared interests. In this episode, Todd and I discuss ways to support your partner through perimenopause and menopause, the importance of shared interests and connections, and why communication is essential in midlife relationships. Todd shares his views on fatherhood and marriage, how physical activity and food are integral to our relationship, and the empty-nest/open door season of our lives. He also describes his own health and daily lifestyle, the bigger picture in our relationship, and we share some lighthearted and fun discussions. I love the interest this topic has generated, and I truly hope you and your significant other will find it an invaluable conversation about navigating midlife as a couple. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: What Todd came to understand about my perimenopause to menopause experience   How education and communication can help couples navigate the menopause experience The changes Todd has noticed in my personality since my 30s  How our shared values have influenced our business decisions What Todd values most about being a husband and father How, over time, Todd came to understand more about my childhood experiences and appreciate how I focused on creating a different environment for our children How the prospect of having both boys leave home is affecting us, both as individuals, and as a couple How Todd's approach to his health has changed due to my influence What Todd believes men should understand as their partners navigate the perimenopause-menopause transition Connect with Cynthia Thurlow   Follow on X, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia's website. Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com  Join other like-minded women in a supportive, nurturing community: The Midlife Pause/Cynthia Thurlow.  Purchase Cynthia's book, The Menopause Gut. Cynthia's Intermittent Fasting Transformation Book The Midlife Pause Supplement Line

This episode breaks down the immediate market reactions to Kevin Warsh's hawkish Jackson Hole speech regarding persistent inflation. With economic data remaining elevated and geopolitical tensions causing unexpected oil spikes, the likelihood of rate cuts continues to fluctuate, creating unique challenges for both commercial and residential lending environments.The discussion also explores the approaching "silver tsunami" in the US housing market, examining how the demographic shift of baby boomers selling their homes will impact supply and pricing over the next decade. Finally, the episode outlines three critical benchmarks to measure true financial health and shares a highly effective, unconventional relationship-building strategy previously utilized by Bill Clinton.KEY TOPICS DISCUSSEDKevin Warsh's hawkish inflation warning at the Jackson Hole summitS&P 500 earnings growth and ongoing corporate profitabilityGeopolitical conflicts and their direct impact on global oil pricesFederal Reserve interest rate policy and shifting rate cut probabilitiesThe demographic silver tsunami preparing to hit the US housing marketMedian household net worth benchmarks broken down by age groupThe significant financial advantage of maintaining zero credit card debtBill Clinton's "one at a time" networking and relationship-building secretKEY TAKEAWAYSDespite elevated interest rates, corporate earnings in the S&P 500 continue to rise, showing underlying resilience in the broader stock market.The cost of capital remains the primary headwind for real estate, making both commercial and residential lending exceptionally difficult for institutions to navigate profitably.As baby boomers age out of homeownership, the housing market will see an influx of supply that younger, smaller demographic generations may struggle to financially absorb.Actively investing in the stock market puts you ahead of 38% of Americans, emphasizing the long-term importance of consistent financial participation.Carrying zero credit card debt is one of the most accurate indicators of long-term financial stability and wealth-building potential.CONNECT & TAKE ACTIONVisit skylineocresidences.com to discover luxury homeownership and exceptional value at Skyline OC.Invest in the Imagos Income Fund for steady passive returns targeting 10%. Text INCOME to 844-447-1555.Get a free financial portfolio X-Ray to audit your current investments. Text XRAY to 844-447-1555.Partner with the team on commercial real estate equity deals. Text DEALS to 844-447-1555.

In Office Hours this week, Pastor Amos led discussions on various topics with the CFE community. The main topics covered included a theological debate about eternal rewards for good works in heaven, with participants sharing scriptural perspectives on whether believers receive additional rewards beyond salvation. Ark shared details about an upcoming event on humans versus robots, where he will serve as MC, and the group discussed different viewpoints on AI and robotics, including cultural and institutional perspectives from developing countries like Nigeria. The conversation also touched on marriage dynamics, with Pastor Amos sharing insights about fundamental differences between men and women in long-term relationships and addressing questions about biblical roles in dating versus marriage. __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

BONUS: How Scrum Masters Turn AI Into a Thinking Partner, Not a Magic Answer Box Everybody talks about AI in theory. In this BONUS episode, Dave Westgarth talks about it in practice — the boring, everyday ways a Scrum Master and Agile Coach actually puts AI to work. From t-shirt sizing to sprint reports to a self-coded Monte Carlo forecaster, Dave shares what works, what doesn't, and the one mindset shift that separates people who get value from AI from those who just generate more noise. From "Magic Answer Box" to Personalised Partner "Instead of taking it as a magic answer box, using it as a personalised partner to work through problems, look at your ideas, and really hold them in the cold light of day before proposing things."   Dave came into agile from a development background, moved through project delivery, and had already worked at AI and ML companies long before ChatGPT made the technology personal and accessible. Like most people, he first met these tools as a "magic answer box" — ask a question, get an answer, run with it. The real shift came when he stopped optimizing for output and started using AI to drive better outcomes: ping the model, get a response, then interrogate it, refine the thinking, and go around again. The value isn't the first answer. It's the conversation that sharpens your own reasoning. These Tools Aren't Neutral — So Corner Them Into Being a Critic "If you ask it to be punishing, negative, and brutal, it gives you a lot more relevant feedback."   One of Dave's sharpest points: AI tools are not neutral guides. Because of their system prompts and the incentives baked in by the providers, they're relentlessly positive — they want to affirm you and keep you around, a little like social media. That makes them weak for anything where you need honest pushback: personas, user stories, feedback on ideas. Dave's fix is to flip it on its head. Rather than asking "is this any good?" (which reliably earns an "8 out of 10, but to make it a 10…"), he tells the model to be as harsh and brutal as it can and really try to punish the idea. You don't want a partner that always agrees with you — you want one that pinpoints the areas you haven't thought about. The First Real Time-Saver: Reports, and the Themes You Missed "Are there any themes that have emerged over the last 4 weeks that I might have missed in this latest deck?"   The first thing that stopped feeling like a party trick was the one we all know: project documentation and reporting — sprint reports, status updates, review decks. Instead of letting AI invent the structure, Dave feeds it his own structure plus Teams recordings, notes, and existing docs, and lets it populate the format he already uses. The trick that goes a level deeper: after several sprints, feed all the AI-assisted reports back in and ask what themes have emerged across the last four weeks that this latest deck might have missed. Again, it stops being an answer box and becomes a partner and critic. AI Is Part of the Job Now — Like Spreadsheets Once Were "The way to get ahead now is figure out how to use it as effectively as you can in your role."   Dave sees the early resistance movement against AI as a false economy. For delivery professionals — project managers, Scrum Masters, agile coaches — knowing how to use these tools well is fast becoming a core expectation, not a nice-to-have. Vasco draws the parallel to spreadsheets: once dismissed as too complicated and "not my kind of thing," until people started building real forecasting and capacity models with them and the work changed. AI is on the same arc — still a little mystical today, genuinely useful tomorrow, and eventually just another tool in the box. A Week With AI in the Loop "The power that these prompt-to-product tools give you to create these hyper-personalized tools that make you more effective is, in a lot of ways, magic."   Dave walked through what his week actually looks like with AI in the loop:   Monday primer: a scheduled ChatGPT task emails him a scene-set every Monday — last week's plan and top priorities — so he isn't spending the first half hour reconstructing where things stood. Priority calls: which items are the toughest, where the quick wins are, where he can get early traction, and where risks might be emerging that he can squash early. Everyday comms: drafting the bones of emails, pings, and project updates so he spends almost no time formatting. Prompt-to-product tools: using Base44, Lovable, and Replit to build his own tools — including a Monte Carlo forecaster that takes his team's sprint throughput and projects the remaining backlog, replacing an ugly spreadsheet with a clean web app. He also builds AI-powered widgets in Miro for retrospectives, mood check-ins, and planning poker.   The theme running through all of it: hyper-personalized tooling, shaped by your team and your own skills, rather than one-size-fits-all software. The Myth That AI Makes Scrum Masters Worse "I can't see any role of a knowledge worker where having an LLM at your disposal makes you less capable, less knowledgeable, less skilled than someone that doesn't."   Dave sees the same adoption spectrum among developers and Scrum Masters — from "I'll never touch it" to "I'll never write code by hand again." And he pushes back hard on an emerging prejudice that echoes the old "technical Scrum Masters are worse" debate: the idea that Scrum Masters who use AI are somehow weaker. Used well, AI lets you elevate your strengths and cover your gaps — a people-centered Scrum Master can become far more technical, and a technical one far more people-centered, each with a trusted teaching guide right there. The key competency isn't avoidance; it's discernment about when to reach for the tool and when not to. From More Output to Better Outcomes "The bottleneck has never really been typing code. The bottleneck has been understanding the problems and the customers well enough to define a solution that fixes them."   Dave's clearest reframe: AI is driving the price of output down. When volume is easy — more features, more emails, more documents on demand — churning out more of it stops being a differentiator, because everyone can do it. What matters is deciding which problems are worth solving and finding the most effective solution. Experienced agile professionals have always known the real bottleneck was understanding the customer well enough to define the right solution, not the typing. AI just exposes that in a much starker way: there's nowhere left to hide behind sheer volume. What to Pay Attention To — and a Monday Experiment "It can do a lot of that manual, low-thinking, high-effort work to free you up to do more of the really impactful stuff."   For Scrum Masters being told to "adopt AI," Dave's advice is to let it take the joyless work — the end-of-sprint collateral, the Jira monitoring, the reports and charts — so you can spend your time on the coaching, the strategic thinking, and the organizational-level impact that's harder to reach when you're buried in tactical chores. His concrete Monday-morning experiment: take the two or three prioritized actions from your next retrospective, bring them to ChatGPT or Claude, and ask, "which of these could you really help me with, and how could you help me move the needle?" Start a conversation. You don't have to accept its answers — the point is to sharpen your own thinking about where you can add the most value next sprint. Developing "Taste" With AI "One element of taste is being able to judge it fairly harshly — getting through the beige as quickly as you can to find the little nuggets and gems."   Both Dave and Vasco land on the same skill for the year ahead: taste. These tools produce a lot of text, and not all of it is useful. Vasco shares his own aha moment — asking for ideas, getting the obvious ones, then repeating "give me more, don't repeat any" until the model finally surfaced something genuinely unexpected. That simple move turns AI into an engine for exploring the solution space until something clicks. The competency to build is the ability to move through the beige quickly and recognize the gems that materially change what you do next.   About Dave Westgarth   Dave Westgarth is a product and Agile practitioner exploring how AI transforms product development, experimentation, and team workflows. He shares practical insights on leveraging tools to accelerate value delivery and innovation.   You can link with Dave Westgarth on LinkedIn and find him in the Miro community and on Miroverse.

What do you do when your partner keeps telling you they love you and want the relationship to work… but you're the only one actually doing anything to make it better? You're the one bringing up what isn't working. You suggest therapy. You initiate the hard conversations. You try to repair after a fight. You read the books, listen to the podcasts, work on yourself and keep giving them another chance. And they say they hear you. They may even agree with you. But then nothing really changes. That's the situation Sarah brings to me in this episode, and it raises a question I hear all the time in my practice: How long are you supposed to keep trying when someone says they want the relationship, but their actions tell a different story? Because love does matter. But love alone doesn't make a relationship work. At some point, your partner has to be willing to help create the relationship they say they want. We talk about how to tell the difference between someone who genuinely wants to grow but is struggling, and someone who has gotten comfortable letting you carry the emotional weight of the relationship. And then there's the harder question: If you already know this isn't enough for you, what are you actually afraid will happen if you leave? For a lot of people, that's where things get really interesting. We stay because we've invested years. Because we're afraid of starting over. Because we hear a clock ticking. Because some part of us believes an unsatisfying relationship is still safer than the possibility of having no relationship at all. In this episode, I talk about: Why “I love you” has to be backed up by behavior How to know whether your partner is actually willing to work on the relationship Why you can't do enough emotional work for two people The role fear plays in keeping us in relationships long after we know something has to change Why a clear boundary or ultimatum isn't necessarily manipulation What to say when you need your partner to understand that things cannot continue as they are How to decide when you've tried enough If you've been carrying your relationship and wondering how much longer you're supposed to keep trying, I want you to hear this: You don't have to decide today whether you're leaving forever. But you do have to stop confusing someone's intention to change with actual change. At some point, you have to pay attention to what they're doing, not just what they keep promising you they're going to do. If you'd like to ask a question or get some advice languageoflovepod@gmail.com or leave a voicemail at languageoflovepod.com to have your own question answered in a future session. And if you want to go even deeper, check out Codependent No More by Melody Beattie, because you deserve a love that shows up, not one that just talks a big game. And if grief or loss is part of your story, come find me on my other podcast, Crying Out Loud. I talk with leading experts, healers and people who have lived through profound loss about what grief does to our brains, bodies, relationships and sense of self, and what actually helps us find our way through it. You can find Crying Out Loud wherever you're listening to The Language of Love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Medicare may be one of the most important—and confusing—financial decisions you make in retirement. Between enrollment deadlines, late penalties, Medicare Advantage, Medigap, prescription coverage, and income-based premiums, there are plenty of decisions to navigate. And because some choices can have long-term financial consequences, understanding the basics before you enroll is an important part of wise stewardship. Eddie Holland, Senior Private Wealth Advisor and Partner at Blue Trust, as well as a CFP®, CPA, and Certified Kingdom Advisor®, recently joined Faith & Finance to help simplify Medicare and explain some of the most important planning considerations. Understanding Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D A good place to begin is with Medicare's different parts. Medicare Part A primarily covers hospital-related care, including inpatient hospital stays, skilled nursing care, and hospice. For people who have accumulated the required work credits through either their own employment or their spouse's, Part A generally does not require a monthly premium. Medicare Part B covers many medical services outside the hospital, including doctor visits, lab work, and outpatient procedures. Unlike Part A, Part B generally carries a monthly premium, and higher-income retirees may pay more. Medicare Part D covers prescription drugs. Those enrolled in Original Medicare—Parts A and B—can generally purchase a separate Part D prescription drug plan. Medicare Part C, better known as Medicare Advantage, is offered through private insurance companies. These plans combine Parts A and B and often include Part D prescription coverage as well. Some plans may also offer additional benefits such as dental or vision coverage. Another option for those using Original Medicare is a Medicare supplement plan, commonly called Medigap. These private plans are designed to help cover some of the deductibles, copayments, and other expenses that Original Medicare does not pay. Pay Close Attention to Enrollment Timing Timing matters when enrolling in Medicare. Your Initial Enrollment Period generally lasts seven months: the three months before the month you turn 65, your birthday month, and the three months afterward. But turning 65 does not always mean you have to immediately leave employer-sponsored health coverage. If you or your spouse are still working and you have qualifying employer coverage, you may have access to a Special Enrollment Period, allowing you to delay certain portions of Medicare without facing a late enrollment penalty. Holland notes that employer size and the nature of the coverage can affect how Medicare coordinates with the employer plan. That makes it important to speak with your employer's benefits or human resources department before making assumptions about which coverage should come first. Employer Size Can Make a Difference If your employer has 20 or more employees, the employer health plan may generally remain the primary payer while you continue working, potentially allowing you to postpone Part B and its monthly premium. With an employer of fewer than 20 employees, Medicare may become the primary payer once you are eligible. In that situation, failing to enroll in Parts A and B could potentially leave gaps in coverage. You should also verify whether your employer's prescription drug coverage is considered creditable coverage for Medicare purposes. That can be especially important if you plan to delay Part D beyond age 65. The larger lesson is simple: Medicare decisions should rarely be made in isolation. Your employer coverage, retirement date, spouse's coverage, prescription needs, and other factors all need to be considered together. What Is IRMAA? For higher-income retirees, another important acronym to know is IRMAA, or the Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount. IRMAA is an additional charge added to Medicare Part B and Part D premiums when modified adjusted gross income exceeds certain thresholds. For 2026, Holland notes that IRMAA begins above $109,000 in modified adjusted gross income for single filers and $218,000 for married couples filing jointly. Medicare generally bases the surcharge on the most recent tax information available, which often means looking back two years. So, for example, 2026 Medicare premiums may be based on income reported on a 2024 tax return. That two-year lookback can surprise people whose financial situation has recently changed. If your income has fallen because of certain qualifying life-changing events, such as retirement, marriage, or widowhood, you may be able to request a reconsideration of the surcharge using Social Security Form SSA-44. Roth Conversions Can Affect Medicare Premiums IRMAA can also become an important consideration when planning Roth conversions. Suppose you retire before age 65 and decide to convert a significant amount of traditional IRA money to a Roth IRA. The conversion increases your taxable income for that year. Because Medicare looks back at previous tax returns when determining IRMAA, a large Roth conversion in the years immediately preceding Medicare enrollment could lead to higher Part B and Part D premiums later. That doesn't necessarily mean you shouldn't complete the conversion. It simply means you should include the potential Medicare impact in the calculation. Tax planning, retirement planning, and Medicare planning are often interconnected. A decision that makes sense in one area can create consequences in another. Be Careful With HSA Contributions Health Savings Accounts require special attention as you approach Medicare eligibility. Once you are enrolled in Medicare, you can no longer contribute to an HSA. If you enroll around age 65, you need to coordinate the end of your HSA contributions with the beginning of your Medicare coverage. The issue becomes even more important for those who enroll after age 65 because Medicare Part A coverage can sometimes be applied retroactively, potentially affecting HSA eligibility for previous months. Holland recommends understanding the retroactive period before enrolling so you don't inadvertently make excess HSA contributions. Social Security can complicate matters further. If you begin receiving Social Security benefits, you may automatically be enrolled in Medicare Part A. Anyone who is still contributing to an HSA should account for that before applying for Social Security. The good news is that money already accumulated in an HSA remains tax-advantaged and can still be used for many qualified medical expenses in retirement, including certain Medicare premiums. Holland notes, however, that HSA funds cannot be used tax-free to pay Medigap premiums. What If One Spouse Reaches Medicare Age First? Married couples can face another challenge when one spouse becomes eligible for Medicare while the other is still several years away. If the older spouse continues working, the employer plan may continue covering both spouses. Some companies also provide retiree benefits that extend coverage to a younger spouse after the older spouse retires. If employer coverage isn't available, COBRA may provide temporary coverage, although it can be expensive. Another possibility is purchasing insurance through the federal or state health insurance marketplace, where the younger spouse may qualify for premium subsidies depending on household circumstances. Whatever option you choose, don't overlook the cost. If one spouse retires several years before the other reaches Medicare eligibility, higher healthcare premiums may need to become a deliberate part of the retirement budget. Make Medicare Part of Your Larger Retirement Plan Medicare isn't simply a healthcare decision. It can affect your taxes, retirement income, Social Security strategy, HSA contributions, and monthly spending. That's why careful planning before age 65 can be so valuable. Understand what each part of Medicare covers. Know your enrollment windows. Talk with your employer before leaving workplace coverage. Consider the impact of your income on Medicare premiums. And coordinate decisions involving HSAs, Roth conversions, Social Security, and your spouse's health coverage. Medicare may be complicated, but you don't have to approach it blindly. Taking the time to understand your options can help you avoid costly mistakes, choose coverage that fits your circumstances, and steward the resources God has entrusted to you with greater wisdom and confidence. On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions: I have a mortgage and a car loan and am considering consolidating them into one payment. Is that a good idea, and what type of loan would make sense? I received a letter saying my student loans were placed in permanent disability status, but I never applied for that. How can I verify whether it's legitimate and correct the situation if needed? Resources Mentioned: Faithful Steward: FaithFi's Quarterly Magazine (Become a FaithFi Partner) Blue Trust Christian Healthcare Ministries (CHM) | Healthcare.gov AnnualCreditReport.com FaithFi Field Guide: How Much Money is Enough? Our Ultimate Treasure: A 21-Day Journey to Faithful Stewardship by Rob West Wisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on Money Look At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and Anxiety Rich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich Fool Find a Certified Kingdom Advisor® (CKA) FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions every weekday at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. You can also visit FaithFi.com to connect with our online community and partner with us as we help more people live as faithful stewards of God's resources. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Every longterm relationship will eventually pick up some scrapes and bruises. Some wounds will be bigger than others. But it is important to repair these wounds in order to rebuild a deeper connection with each other. If you've experienced betrayal, disappointment, or feeling let down in your relationship, this episode is for you. I share the steps you need to take in order to rebuild trust between you two. It's possible to move past these hurts so you can enjoy your relationship again. Tune in to learn more.Discover your attachment style to create a healthy relationship where you feel safe and supported. Take the free quiz here: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/6329f75e6dd9410016a64043Follow Lit AF Relationships on Instagram: @itsmesarahcohan.comVisit the Lit AF Relationships Website: https://www.sarahcohan.com/If you're interested in one-on-one or couples coaching, I'd love to help drop the doubt that you're not in the relationship and feel seen and heard by your partner. Get started by booking a free 60-minute healthy relationships call here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSddL3tie849uvgD1m31l4MAH3AzH0FlWgnsG0gPEBEzeDyPyg/viewform

"Don't be afraid to start over. Don't be afraid to take a step back and reflect even if that is in terms of professional title, if it's in terms of pay, if you can afford to do that. But don't be afraid to take one step back if it means that you're going to take two steps forward in five years." This week's "At her Career Crossroads" insight comes from Lindsey Busfield. Here are 3 reasons why you should listen to this episode: You're successful, but you know where you are isn't where you want to stay. Lindsey shares what it was like to leave a successful position, start over as a temp, and build a new skill set that eventually led her to work that was a much better fit. You're trying to figure out what your next career move could actually be. You'll hear a practical way to look at what you've loved—and haven't loved—about your work over the past 10–15 years and use those clues to consider what could come next. Taking a step backward in title or salary feels difficult when you've worked hard to get where you are. This conversation offers another way to think about starting over and why a temporary step back could help you move toward work that feels more meaningful and fulfilling. Lindsey Busfield is a leading expert in legal SEO and content marketing and the Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, and Partner at Optimize My Firm. Her career has taken her from studying philosophy and teaching English to managing agricultural compliance with Amish farmers before eventually finding her place in legal SEO. Connect with Lindsey at: Website: https://optimizemyfirm.com/ Email: lindsay@optimizemyfirm.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsey-busfield/ Podcast: Personal Injury Marketing Minute https://optimizemyfirm.com/podcasts/ Find Lindsey's book on Amazon here: How Personal Injury Lawyers Get Leads: What Works, What Doesn't, and Why   Would you prefer to watch or listen to the podcast on YouTube?Head on over to https://www.youtube.com/@leadershippurposepodcast Want to connect? Connect with Dr. Robin on  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinlowensphd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robinlowensphd Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/robinlowensphd/ Email: Robin@LeadershipPurposePodcast.com Thank you for listening! Rate, review, & follow on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast player. Talk to you soon! This episode was produced by Lynda, Podcast Manager for Business Owners at https://www.ljscreativeservices.co.nz

We're heading back to Vista Consulting Team's "A Seat at the Table" event for one of the best conversations Conrad and Gyi had there, and it's been sitting in the vault for a reason. Josh Porte, Partner and M&A Attorney at Holland & Knight, joins the guys to break down the ethics and mechanics of MSO deals, and with private equity continuing to move into law firms, this one's more relevant now than when it was recorded. Josh co-leads Holland & Knight's legal services transactions team and works both sides of these deals, buyers and sellers. He breaks down Rule 5.4 and Rule 5.3, the two rules that actually shape how an MSO can be structured and how money is allowed to move between the MSO and the law firm; plus transfer pricing, AI-native law firm structures, rollover equity instead of non-competes, and how EBITDA multiples drive valuation. Whether or not you're interested in dancing with the PE people, Josh makes the case for running your firm as if it's always ready to be sold. The News: Turns out a lot of the internet isn't written by people anymore: How Much of the Internet Is Written With AI? Morgan & Morgan gets blocked from the Harvard body-parts case over an old AI citation sanction:  Morgan & Morgan Atty Barred From Harvard Suit Over AI Error And a Georgia arbitrator hits Morgan & Morgan with $4.3M for settling a case without the client's permission: Marietta man wins $4.3M in fight against Morgan & Morgan Your rank tracker is about to get a lot less reliable: Google confirms deploying goto URL redirects to search results links Want to hear more about what we learned from ‘A Seat at the Table'? There's a place for that: Tidbits - Lunch Hour Legal Marketing  Hey, you! Send us a question and we might just feature it on the show.  Ask us a question!  On the road again… We'll be joining our good friends at Case Status CX Summit for a live episode! CX Summit 2026 | The Legal Client Experience Conference A special thanks to our supportive sponsors: Juvo Leads, Lawmatics, CallRail, Eve, and ALPS Insurance!

Have you ever had a stressful week and suddenly everything your partner does starts getting on your nerves?In this episode, I'm sharing one of the hardest weeks Justin and I have had in a long time and the two shifts that helped us stop treating each other like the enemy and start acting like teammates again.We talk about stress, unmet needs, changing plans, self-abandonment, and how curiosity, compassion, and meeting your own needs can completely change the way you move through hard moments together.Your invitation…In the comments, write your responses to these questions. You don't have to post, unless you're open to being witnessed in them. But at least write them out for yourself…What am I hoping to get from others that I'm not giving to myself?And then:What is one thing I can do today to begin giving that to myself?If you want support practicing this in real time, the Codependency Alchemy membership is where we go deeper through live Shadow Work + Inner Child Healing sessions, monthly AMAs, community support, and our full library of guided practices that will help you learn how to build safe and secure relationships. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit alyssaaazander.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 933: The Truth About Eternity - In this episode, we discuss how no one is righteous apart from Jesus and how we'll one day give an account of our faith in Him. Tune in for an eye-opening look at eternity and the need for salvation through Christ. Download or request your FREE Study Notes for this series at https://gregfritz.org/study-notes/. Greg Fritz is on a mission to get the truth of the Good News to as many people as possible. The truth is God has a plan and a meaning for your life. You are extravagantly and deeply loved by God, and you were created for a purpose.  Receive a free CD and our newsletter: https://www.gregfritz.org/free-cd/   Follow Greg on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gregfritzministries/  Follow Greg on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregfritzministries/ Watch more videos: https://www.gospeltruth.tv/   Learn more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrR9Rsx4h_RqYigda2PysZQ  Email us: info@gregfritz.org  Partner with us:  https://gregfritz.org/partners/ Donate: https://gregfritz.org/donate/

Could your business operate for three weeks without anyone calling you?If the honest answer is no, you may have created a demanding job for yourself rather than a transferable business buyers will want.In this episode of Grow Your Business & Grow Your Wealth, Gary Heldt speaks with Daniel Scherotter, business broker, M&A advisor, entrepreneur, and Partner at Filament Business Advisors.Daniel explains why preparing a company for sale must begin long before an owner contacts a broker. Buyers want more than revenue. They want reliable financial records, predictable profitability, documented systems, a capable management team, transferable customer relationships, and a company that does not depend entirely on its founder.Gary and Daniel discuss how minimizing reported profits to reduce taxes can damage a company's valuation, why owner dependence shrinks the pool of potential buyers, and how unrealistic expectations can prevent an otherwise successful business from ever selling.Daniel also shares how strategic buyers evaluate companies differently, why owners must separate personal attachment from market value, and how building the right team can allow an owner to exit without years of difficult transition.What You Will Learn➔ Why waiting until you are ready to sell is one of the biggest exit-planning mistakes➔ How owner dependence reduces buyer interest and business value➔ Why weak accounting and unclear financial statements create red flags➔ How management teams and documented systems make a company more transferable➔ Why the market determines what a business is worth, regardless of the owner's emotional investment➔ How strategic buyers can see greater value than individual owner-operators➔ Why every entrepreneur should build the company as an asset, not simply as a jobAbout Daniel ScherotterDaniel Scherotter is a business broker, M&A advisor, entrepreneur, and Partner at Filament Business Advisors. Having owned and sold businesses himself, Daniel understands the sale process from both the owner's and the advisor's perspective.He helps business owners increase profitability, strengthen company value, improve organizational structure, and prepare for a successful sale before going to market. His work focuses on identifying the factors that attract serious buyers and helping owners avoid the operational, financial, and emotional mistakes that can weaken a transaction.Connect With Daniel ScherotterFilament Business Advisors:https://filamentbusinessadvisors.com/Daniel's Profile:https://filamentbusinessadvisors.com/team/dan-scherotter/Email:Dan@filamentbusinessadvisors.comPhone:804-728-1553Connect With Gary HeldtVisit:https://www.sbadvisors.cc/Connect with Gary on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-d-heldt-jr/Schedule a follow-up conversation with Gary:https://calendly.com/gheldt21054/podcast-follow-up-conversationListen and SubscribeFollow Grow Your Business & Grow Your Wealth for practical conversations that help business owners grow smarter, build stronger companies, and create lasting wealth.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grow-your-business-and-grow-your-wealth/id1521874291

Daily Lectionary with Hunter Barnes takes listeners through the daily Bible readings of the Revised Common Lectionary.  Our lectionary readings follow a three year cycle through the Bible.  Join Christians around the world in daily readings of the Bible as they point our hearts to the God who is love.  Find out more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.dailyradiobible.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Partner with us to produce these podcasts by gifting us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.We are reading through the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠New Living Translation. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen to our daily podcast for Kids⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE on Spotify ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE on itunes Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen to the Daily Proverbs podcast.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE on Spotity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE on itunes Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leave a voicemail here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible

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Ed Conway on Trade Wars, Bread Monocultures, and the Fragile Supply Chains Behind Modern Life Sky News economics editor Ed Conway discusses his book Trade World, based on two years of research into how bread, cars, and textiles are made and traded, arguing globalization has made goods cheaper by concentrating production into a few places, creating dangerous vulnerabilities. He highlights monocultures in crops such as wheat and bananas, focusing on the wheat disease UG99 and how industrial bread relies on just one or two wheat varieties, drawing parallels to the Gros Michel banana collapse and risks to the Cavendish. This is the first part of our interview with Ed. The second part drops later this week. Watch the full interview on YouTube here. Chapters 00:00 Food Supply Sword 00:29 Meet Ed Conway 02:08 Will We Run Out 05:05 Bread Still Matters 06:44 Innovation Beats Doom 13:37 Writing Material World 18:32 Three Products Focus 22:43 AI And Conversation 24:17 UG99 Wheat Threat 24:54 Monocultures And Risk 33:29 Chokepoints And Stockpiles 40:56 Tracking Product Journeys 42:17 Russia Wheat Surge 42:47 Wheat as Power 44:30 Automation and Bakeries 48:25 Lights Out Mills 52:04 AI as Job Tool 53:51 Markets Need Work 56:31 Red Flag Lessons 01:03:22 Who Makes Cars 01:10:28 China EV Shock 01:17:24 The 80 Pound T Shirt 01:20:40 Blue Plaques for Industry 01:23:02 Humans in AI Age ********** Follow us on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimmysjobs Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jimmysjobsofthefuture Twitter / X: https://www.twitter.com/JimmyM Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-mcloughlin-obe/ Want to come on the show? hello@jobsofthefuture.co Sponsor the show or Partner with us: hello@jobsofthefuture.co Check out our clips channel here! ⬇️ https://www.youtube.com/@JimmysJobsClips Credits: Host / Exec Producer: Jimmy McLoughlin OBE Producer: Thuy Dong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Josh Allen, founder of Companion Baking in St. Louis, Missouri, shares how he turned a love of baking discovered in the Bay Area into a frozen artisan bread manufacturer shipping custom products across all 48 contiguous states. Guided by his grandfather's advice to listen to his customers, Josh built the business one customer and one product at a time, pivoted from wholesale to frozen manufacturing, and made helping customers tell their stories through bread the heart of what Companion does. He also reflects on why he always took the private equity calls out of curiosity, what made Shore different, and why partnering now rather than later lets him stay part of the journey as Companion builds its platform.Key Takeaways:Listen to your customers and they'll tell you how to grow. One customer, one product, one SKU at a time built a 33-year business.Say yes first and figure it out later. The willingness to solve a customer's problem tomorrow, like renting a van to deliver bread two hours away, opened the pivot to frozen that transformed the company.Sell the story, not the SKU. When customers help design their own bread, price fades and the relationship becomes sticky.Partner while you still have runway. Choosing partnership now instead of an exit later keeps a founder part of the next chapter, with a board, new leaders, and resources a small business could never afford alone.Chapters:00:00 – Introduction02:25 – From the Bay Area Back to St. Louis08:45 – One Customer, One Product at a Time12:18 – Telling Stories Through Bread17:16 – Why Partner, and Why Shore24:43 – Building the PlatformListen to our podcasts at:https://www.shorecp.university/podcastsYou'll also find other Microcap Moments episodes, alongside our series Everyday Heroes and Bigger. Stronger. Faster., highlighting the people and stories that make the microcap space unique.Other ways to connect:Blog: https://www.shorecp.university/blogShore University: https://www.shorecp.university/Shore Capital Partners: https://www.shorecp.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shore-universityThis podcast is the property of Shore Capital Partners LLC. None of the content herein is investment advice, an offer of investment advisory services, or a recommendation or offer relating to any security. See the “Terms of Use” page on the Shore Capital website for other important information.

In this episode, Josh Allen, founder of Companion Baking in St. Louis, Missouri, shares how he turned a love of baking discovered in the Bay Area into a frozen artisan bread manufacturer shipping custom products across all 48 contiguous states. Guided by his grandfather's advice to listen to his customers, Josh built the business one customer and one product at a time, pivoted from wholesale to frozen manufacturing, and made helping customers tell their stories through bread the heart of what Companion does. He also reflects on why he always took the private equity calls out of curiosity, what made Shore different, and why partnering now rather than later lets him stay part of the journey as Companion builds its platform.Key Takeaways:Listen to your customers and they'll tell you how to grow. One customer, one product, one SKU at a time built a 33-year business.Say yes first and figure it out later. The willingness to solve a customer's problem tomorrow, like renting a van to deliver bread two hours away, opened the pivot to frozen that transformed the company.Sell the story, not the SKU. When customers help design their own bread, price fades and the relationship becomes sticky.Partner while you still have runway. Choosing partnership now instead of an exit later keeps a founder part of the next chapter, with a board, new leaders, and resources a small business could never afford alone.Chapters:00:00 – Introduction02:25 – From the Bay Area Back to St. Louis08:45 – One Customer, One Product at a Time12:18 – Telling Stories Through Bread17:16 – Why Partner, and Why Shore24:43 – Building the PlatformListen to our podcasts at:https://www.shorecp.university/podcastsYou'll also find other Microcap Moments episodes, alongside our series Everyday Heroes and Bigger. Stronger. Faster., highlighting the people and stories that make the microcap space unique.Other ways to connect:Blog: https://www.shorecp.university/blogShore University: https://www.shorecp.university/Shore Capital Partners: https://www.shorecp.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shore-universityThis podcast is the property of Shore Capital Partners LLC. None of the content herein is investment advice, an offer of investment advisory services, or a recommendation or offer relating to any security. See the “Terms of Use” page on the Shore Capital website for other important information.

The Cybercrime Magazine Podcast brings you daily cybercrime news on WCYB Digital Radio, the first and only 7x24x365 internet radio station devoted to cybersecurity. Stay updated on the latest cyberattacks, hacks, data breaches, and more with our host. Don't miss an episode, airing every half-hour on WCYB Digital Radio and daily on our podcast. Listen to today's news at https://soundcloud.com/cybercrimemagazine/sets/cybercrime-daily-news. Brought to you by our Partner, Evolution Equity Partners, an international venture capital investor partnering with exceptional entrepreneurs to develop market leading cyber-security and enterprise software companies. Learn more at https://evolutionequity.com

The sovereignty conversation has so many layers, from compliance and data residency to questions about resilience and access to the tech stacks that keep businesses running. As geopolitical uncertainty, supply chain disruptions, and evolving regulations reshape the landscape, leaders are challenged to balance sovereignty with the speed and flexibility required to innovate. In this episode, we get a pulse check from our experts about prevailing sovereignty concerns and hear their perspectives on what it takes to build resilience without sacrificing innovation. Featured experts Bill Echikson, Senior Fellow at the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA); Founder, E+Europe Logan Wolfe, Partner, Global Lead - AI Strategy and Sovereign Transformation, Kyndryl

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The debate about whether AI will replace human workers has already been settled - not by academics or futurists, but by the organisations that fired their humans, discovered AI couldn't do what they needed, and quietly hired them back. The future isn't AI replacing humans. It's humans and AI working together in ways that neither could manage alone.In this episode, Victor Coimbra joins Dr Genevieve Hayes to share what hybrid agentic organisations actually look like in practice, and what data scientists need to do to position themselves at the centre of them.You'll discover:Why thinking of AI as a tool rather than a coworker is the mindset holding most organisations back [03:58]The four archetypes that determine which tasks belong to humans and which to agents [08:17]How AI is turning data scientists back into scientists [18:24]The two skills that will define an indispensable data scientist in a hybrid organisation [27:01]Guest BioVictor Coimbra is a Partner and CTO at Artefact, the world's largest pure-play AI consulting firm and co-founded the firm's Latin American operations. In 2024, he was recognised in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Brazil list for his outstanding contributions to AI innovation.LinksConnect with Victor on LinkedInArtefact websiteConnect with Genevieve on LinkedInBe among the first to hear about the release of each new podcast episode by signing up HERE

Karen Conti, Partner at Conti & Dolan, LLC, joins Lisa Dent to share her thoughts and expertise on the embezzlement charges against the former chief financial officer of Loretto Hospital, a CBP agent trying to have his sexual assault and robbery case thrown out because it was handled by the same “tainted” grand jury that […]

(Sep 2, 2026) Even though New York is barring local police from collaborating with ICE, other programs, especially here along the northern border, encourage local police and federal border agents to work together, sometimes on immigration matters. We hear about one such program, Operation Stonegarden. Also: The late Labor Day is forcing Plattsburgh's city beach to close early because the lifeguards are going back to shcool.

New York’s freshwater wetlands regulations changed dramatically in 2025, and then a court threw them out. If you’re planning a project in New York, here’s what you need to know before you build. In Episode 79 of Environmental Echo, host Paul K. Boyce, PE, PG, President and CEO of P.W. Grosser Consulting, sits down with Michael Gaul, Senior Project Manager and certified Professional Wetland Scientist at PWGC, and Alita Guida, Partner at Couch White LLP and Chair of the Environmental Practice Group, to break down one of the most significant shifts in New York environmental law in recent years. They unpack why New York overhauled its wetlands program, how the new jurisdictional process worked, what the court’s decision means going forward, and why wetland due diligence needs to happen early, before a potential constraint becomes a project problem. A wetland does not have to stop a project. But discovering one too late can reshape permitting, design, schedules, and development plans entirely. If you are planning a project in New York, this episode is essential listening. Visit pwgrosser.com/podcast to listen and learn more about wastewater management and sewer infrastructure on Long Island.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the International Risk Podcast, host Dominic Bowen is joined by Kirtan Pandit, conservation researcher and co-founder of GeoSutra, an environmental intelligence company whose team deployed drones within 24 hours of the catastrophic Nepal flood to carry out rapid damage assessments in Nuwakot district. Kirtan shares a firsthand account of the disaster response, drawing on his work using drones to assess and deliver aid to flood affected communities, and explains why this event, and Nepal's growing exposure to glacial hazards, must be understood as a climate risk issue with global implications.We discuss:What triggered the flood, and how a glacier collapse near the Nepal-China border unleashed one of the deadliest disasters in Nepal's modern historyHow GeoSutra's team accessed the affected area and used drones to assess damage and deliver aid across a river with no remaining crossingsThe scale of destruction to critical infrastructure, including roads, bridges, the Rasuwagadhi border crossing and hydropower stationsThe ongoing search for workers trapped in a hydropower tunnel and the mounting challenge of managing the deadWhy the flood is directly linked to climate change and global warming's effect on Himalayan glaciersThe limitations of Nepal's current early warning systems and what stronger, climate resilient infrastructure would requireWhy Nepal and other low emitting mountainous nations are demanding climate finance and loss and damage funding as grants rather than loansWhat this disaster reveals about the growing risk facing mountain communities across the Himalayas and beyondThe International Risk Podcast brings you conversations with global experts, frontline practitioners and senior decision makers who are shaping how we understand and respond to international risk. From geopolitical instability and organised crime to cybersecurity threats and hybrid warfare, each episode explores the forces transforming our world and what smart leaders must do to navigate them. Whether you're a board member, policymaker or risk professional, The International Risk Podcast delivers actionable insights, sharp analysis and real world stories that matter.Dominic Bowen hosts The International Risk Podcast and is Europe's leading expert on international risk and crisis management. As Head of Strategic Advisory and Partner at one of Europe's leading risk management consulting firms, Dominic advises CEOs, boards and senior executives across the continent on how to prepare for uncertainty and act with intent. He has spent decades working in war zones, advising multinational companies and supporting Europe's business leaders. Dominic is the go-to business advisor for leaders navigating risk, crisis and strategy, trusted for his clarity, calmness under pressure and ability to turn volatility into competitive advantage. Dominic equips today's business leaders with the insight and confidence to lead through disruption and deliver sustained strategic advantage.Tell us what you liked!

Karen Conti, Partner at Conti & Dolan, LLC, joins Lisa Dent to share her thoughts and expertise on the embezzlement charges against the former chief financial officer of Loretto Hospital, a CBP agent trying to have his sexual assault and robbery case thrown out because it was handled by the same “tainted” grand jury that […]

YEAR 6 IS FINALLY HERE!  GO CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE TO SEE OUR BRAND-NEW INTRO!  You can find the animator using the link below! https://www.fiverr.com/syedahumna56/do-professional-pixel-art-animation-of-your-choice?utm_medium=shared&utm_source=copy_link&utm_campaign=gig&utm_term=AyNLxkP   *Intro includes minor edits not provided by the original animator. All animated assets were provided by the animator listed above, with some text assets added in post by Keeping Up With The Nerds.   Check out our affiliated links! Opus clips Partner link: https://www.opus.pro/?via=Nerd   Check out our Website: Keepingupwiththenerds.com   This week on Keeping Up With The Nerds, the gang dives into a jam-packed lineup of AI controversies, heartbreaking Hollywood losses, and massive gaming reveals!   First up, the Nerds break down the ongoing conversation surrounding AI and how people are misusing and abusing the technology. The crew discusses why AI should always be treated as a helpful tool rather than a full-blown replacement for human creativity, before briefly touching on the wild highlights from the Chinese Robot Olympics.   Then, the conversation takes a somber turn as the gang deep dives into the tragic wave of celebrity deaths that hit over the past week. The crew pays tribute to monumental legacies and shares their favorite memories of Dolly Parton, Tim Curry, Peter Cullen, and Hayden Panettiere.   Next, the crew tackles the massive GTA VI leaks that took the internet by storm once again. The Nerds discuss how the infamous "Cyberleek" breached Rockstar's security for personal gain, and debate why these reckless hacker antics ultimately did very little to actually hurt the studio's momentum.   Finally, the show wraps up with a full breakdown of Rockstar's official GTA VI presentation that dropped on Netflix. The gang reviews the deep dive video and explains why the highly anticipated new footage has them more excited than ever for the game's release—all this and more!  

AI is creating new opportunities for affiliate marketers — but it is also lowering the barriers for AI affiliate fraud.In this episode of the Affiliate Marketing Podcast, Lee-Ann Johnstone sat down with Tautvydas Vasiliauskas, Head of Marketing at FirstPromoter, to explore how artificial intelligence is changing affiliate marketing, from improving productivity and automation to creating new challenges around fake partners, fake content, scalable fraud, and affiliate partner vetting.With more than a decade of experience across affiliate marketing, SaaS, e-commerce, and subscription businesses, Tautvydas shares his perspective on why the industry needs to prepare for a new wave of AI-driven risks while still embracing the opportunities the technology creates.The conversation covers how AI can help affiliate managers automate reporting, analysis, outreach, and campaign management, while also discussing why relationships remain one of the most important parts of successful affiliate programs.They also explore how AI is bringing back old affiliate fraud techniques in new forms: fake websites, private blog networks, AI-generated influencers, and synthetic content. Tautvydas explains what affiliate managers can do to strengthen affiliate fraud prevention and identify suspicious partners before they affect their programs.Key Talking Points: AI Affiliate Fraud and Partner VettingHow AI is improving affiliate program management and productivityWhy relationship building remains the core responsibility of affiliate managersHow AI is bringing old fraud tactics back at a much larger scaleWhy fake websites, AI-generated influencers, and synthetic content are growing risksThe importance of creating partner quality checklistsHow affiliate managers can identify suspicious traffic and engagement patternsWhy quality over quantity should become the new mindset for partner recruitmentHow AI will impact partner vetting and fraud detection in the futureHow AI Is Changing Affiliate Program Management AI is changing the way affiliate teams operate.Tautvydas explains that many companies are using AI to become more efficient, especially as teams become leaner and businesses look to achieve more with fewer resources. Affiliate managers are already using AI for tasks such as partner discovery, outreach creation, reporting, analysis, and automating repetitive workflows.However, the biggest opportunity is not replacing relationships. Tautvydas highlights that building connections with partners will always remain a key responsibility of affiliate managers.Instead, AI can remove time-consuming operational tasks, allowing managers to focus more on strategy, partnerships, and growth.The same technology that improves efficiency, however, can also be used by bad actors.How AI Is Scaling Affiliate Fraud Affiliate marketing has always faced fraud challenges.Tautvydas explains that many of the tactics the industry has seen before are returning in a new form. Previously, creating fake websites, manipulating SEO, or building private blog networks required technical skills and significant effort.AI has changed that.Today, anyone can create multiple websites, generate content, build social profiles, or create fake influencers without needing advanced technical knowledge. The biggest change AI brings is scale.For affiliate managers, this creates a new challenge: distinguishing genuine partners from those using AI to appear legitimate.Why Affiliate Partner Vetting Should Prioritize Quality Affiliate managers are often under pressure to grow programs quickly and recruit as many partners as possible. But Tautvydas believes this mindset needs to change.The focus should move from quantity to quality — taking the time to properly evaluate partners before allowing them into a program.This means creating stronger vetting processes, checking content quality, analysing traffic patterns, and looking for genuine engagement signals.A smaller number of trusted partners can create better long-term results than a large number of unknown publishers that could create risk.Listen to Learn More About AI Affiliate Fraud and Partner Vetting How AI is helping affiliate managers automate everyday tasksWhy relationships remain the most important part of affiliate marketingHow fake websites and AI-generated content are changing affiliate fraudThe warning signs of fake publishers and influencersWhy affiliate programs need stronger partner quality checksHow AI could shape the future of partner vetting and fraud preventionEpisode Timestamps 05:40 – How AI is helping affiliate managers improve productivity 10:45 – The history of affiliate fraud and why old tactics are returning 12:20 – How AI lowers the barrier for creating fake websites and content 17:00 – How affiliate managers can identify suspicious partners 22:10 – Building a partner quality checklist for affiliate programs 25:58 – Why quality over quantity should guide partner recruitment 27:27 – What the future of AI and affiliate fraud could look likeListen to the Affiliate Marketing Podcast AI is changing affiliate marketing — creating new opportunities for efficiency while introducing new challenges around trust, transparency, and partner quality.Tautvydas shared practical advice on how affiliate managers can use AI effectively while protecting their programs from emerging fraud risks. Find out more about this AI Shift in FirstPromoter's guide HERE.Listen to the full episode to learn how to balance innovation with better partner evaluation and build stronger affiliate programmes in the AI era.Interested in taking part in the Affiliate Marketing Podcast? Contact our team to find out sponsorships opportunities and how we can help get your brand seen and heard in front of the right audience - contact sales@affiverse.com for more information.Sign up for the Affiverse Newsletter at affiversemedia.comAlready subscribed? Share this episode with any affiliate, operator, or affiliate manager working to build trust in online gaming.Subscribe to the Affiliate Marketing Podcast on Apple PodcastsSubscribe to gain insights into scaling campaigns with accountability, sensitivity, and trust, even in the era of AI and automation.Click here to rate and review, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review."Send me a text with your questions

PSR Podcast is a listener supported outreach of Be Broken Ministries. Partner with us through giving at BeBroken.org/donate. Thank you for your support!----------In this episode, Dr. Stephen Cervantes and I sit down to have an honest conversation about something we all face: temptation. We tackle the myth that some people are beyond it and share practical, emotional, and spiritual tools to help resist it. From asking sobering reality-check questions to speaking powerful affirmations out loud, we explore how small daily choices shape our lives. We also dive into integrity, discipline, grace, and the pursuit of genuine peace over secret shame — walking alongside our listeners on this ongoing journey toward freedom and wholeness in Christ.To get more daily insights from Stephen Cervantes, visit DoctorMarriage.org.Topics Covered in this Episode:Universal experience of temptation and its impact on individuals.Strategies for resisting temptation, including practical, emotional, and spiritual approaches.Importance of integrity and making choices aligned with personal values and faith.Reflective questions to consider during moments of temptation.Consequences of secret sins on relationships and personal integrity.The fleeting nature of pleasure from temptation versus long-term pain.The role of discipline in achieving freedom and a fulfilling life.The significance of envisioning future impacts of present choices.The concept of grace and ongoing personal growth in the face of temptation.The pursuit of peace, rest, and joy over a life marked by shame and secrecy.More Resources:Everyone Gets Tempted (blog post on DoctorMarriage.org)Gateway to Freedom 3-Day Intensive for MenHow to Resist Temptation: 7 Practical IdeasRelated Podcasts:Dealing with Temptation Podcast BundleBreaking Free with Russell WillinghamPure in Heart - So Much More than Just Saying No----------Please rate and review our podcast: Apple and SpotifyFollow us on our Vimeo Channel.

In the AI revolution, one of the critical constraints is how much additional electricity can be made available to power new data centers. And it is often argued that one of the key constraints on the growth of electricity supply is capacity in the equipment supply industry. The rate at which electricity supply can grow is determined in part by how fast the equipment industry can supply new turbines, transformers, switchgear and circuit breakers.In this episode Roger Martella, Chief Corporate Officer and Chief Sustainability Officer at GE Vernova, one of the world's largest suppliers of electrical equipment, joins the show to explain how the company is meeting the challenge of soaring demand. Roger talks to host Ed Crooks and regular contributor Melissa Lott, Partner for Energy at Microsoft, about his route from industrial Pennsylvania to the leadership team at GE, via the Environmental Protection Agency. And he explains why, when the old conglomerate GE broke up, he chose to go with the energy business. The company is driven by a sense of purpose, he says: bringing electricity to the world both raises living standards and supports decarbonization.Electricity demand growth created by new data centers for AI is one driver for GE Vernova's rapidly growing order book, but not the only one. The company is also responding to other sources of growing demand around the world, including the need to strengthen energy security in Europe and to support economic growth and development in emerging Asia.In the US, GE Vernova has announced $1.3 billion in investment and 1,800 new manufacturing jobs, to support expanded production of switchgear, circuit breakers and turbines. It plans to increase its turbine manufacturing capacity from 18 gigawatts a year to 30 gigawatts a year by 2030.Roger rejects the idea that equipment supplies are the main bottleneck restricting electricity supply growth. Other issues, including permitting and grid interconnections, are more fundamental difficulties for project developers. If anyone has built a turbine stand, but doesn't have a turbine to out on it, he says, he will find a turbine. Ed raises the issue of the industry's cyclicality. The gas turbine market has been through boom and bust in the past, and the uncertainty over the future of AI naturally raises the question of whether we are in another bubble today. Roger's answer is that the company is looking at the range of needs that are driving electrification, not making a bet solely on AI.As its production increases, GE Vernova needs to hire more workers. Roger, Ed and Melissa discuss the familiar consensus around skilled trades. Just about everyone agrees that America and other countries need more electricians, plumbers and welders to deloiver the build-out of infrastructure. But skills shortages persist. So what are the solutions that would actually increase the workforce in these sectors to meet demand? Are pay, job security, training and the status of industrial work being addressed in the right ways?One of the more exciting technologies for meeting electricity demand in the 2030s and beyond is the new generation of nuclear plants using small modular reactors (SMRs). GE Vernova has a new nuclear plant using SMRs under construction at Darlington in Ontario, and is targeting commercial operation by 2030. Ed pushes on the key question: can SMRs move from a promising concept to a repeatable, cost-competitive business? Roger says the first project has to be a proof point. The nuclear business cannot be run as a hobby, he says. The lessons from the first-of-a-kind Darlington plant must be used to drive down costs for subsequent units.The discussion also covers High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission and cutting-edge technologies for grid management, including uses for drones and AI. Roger ends with a message to policymakers: the missing ingredient is policy durability. If the industry is to invest enough to meet long-term needs, it has to have policy frameworks that survive political cycles, court challenges and changes of administration.This episode of Energy Gang is brought to you by ENGIE, the smarter energy supplier. ENGIE doesn't just provide the power to run your business — they supply the energy to move it forward, with reliable, flexible solutions built for what's next. Learn more at engieresources.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Didn't Duji have a partner in her donut truck business? Caricature. 43 boys died during a South African circumcision ritual. Woman stabs two people in Times Square. Bris. Xylitol. Brian Austin Green says his sex drive has declined as he has gotten older. How often are the guys having sex a week? Should Rover try testosterone shots? Caller claims that Portage County sheriff's department is corrupt. The CBC has told their staff to avoid using words like terrorists/terrorism when talking about the anniversary of 9/11. According to women there is a new annoying habit called 'patriarchy chicken.' John Galliano's 2027 Met Gala exhibit has been canceled after antisemitic remarks he made have resurfaced. A waitress in Florida is accused of blackmailing a businessman for $20k. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Didn't Duji have a partner in her donut truck business? Caricature. 43 boys died during a South African circumcision ritual. Woman stabs two people in Times Square.

Didn't Duji have a partner in her donut truck business? Caricature. 43 boys died during a South African circumcision ritual. Woman stabs two people in Times Square. Bris. Xylitol. Brian Austin Green says his sex drive has declined as he has gotten older. How often are the guys having sex a week? Should Rover try testosterone shots? Caller claims that Portage County sheriff's department is corrupt. The CBC has told their staff to avoid using words like terrorists/terrorism when talking about the anniversary of 9/11. According to women there is a new annoying habit called 'patriarchy chicken.' John Galliano's 2027 Met Gala exhibit has been canceled after antisemitic remarks he made have resurfaced. A waitress in Florida is accused of blackmailing a businessman for $20k. 

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Most account managers wait for upsell opportunities. Mark Kosoglow and Armand Farrokh break down how great AMs create expansion pipeline by proving value, owning executive relationships, and systematically finding whitespace across their accounts.