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This week on The Business of Watches, a veteran watch industry CEO who is taking on one of the biggest and most demanding challenges of his storied career. Julien Tornare is the head of Hublot, the irreverent and ground-breaking brand controlled by LVMH that's trying to reclaim some of its former glory and role as a trend-setter in industry innovation. An affable and talented business leader, Tornare has spent almost three decades in the watch world, with Vacheron Constantin and Richemont, and then as the chief executive of Zenith, where he oversaw a dramatic revival and upswing for the El Primero maker. He then had a brief tenure as the CEO of TAG Heuer, before joining Hublot as the big boss in 2024. Tornare talks about Hublot's turbulent journey over the past four decades, and the spirit that's reflected in the brand's unconventional and outspoken ambassadors. He also takes on the marque's critics, making the case for why the YouTuber shots are largely unjustified. As for where Hublot is going, that's partly where it has been, as Tornare discusses the influence of Hublot's Italian founder Carlo Crocco as the company reconsiders its legacy ahead of its 50th anniversary in 2030. There's also news of a major new partnership with legendary American artist Jeff Koons, who is bringing his artistic vision to the watch brand for the first time with a series of bold collaborations. We also discuss the role that Jean Arnault, long considered the true watch enthusiast in the Arnault clan, now has with the brand. Show Notes:0:30 Julien Tornare (Instagram) 1:06 Hublot (website) 1:43 The Quirky Backstory Of The Hublot MDM (FHH) 1:59 Jean-Claude Biver & The Relaunch of Hublot (IMD Business School Case Study) 4:22 Hublot And Football A Perfect Match (The Hour Glass) 6:25 The Truth About Hublot And How Their Watches Stack Up (Luxury Bazaar) 7:51 Julien Tornare, CEO of Hublot: "Hublot Will Rebalance Its Investments" (Luxury Tribune) 9:20 Nyon (Swiss Tourism) 9:59 Hublot Classic Fusion Original Goes Back To Where It All Began (Hodinkee) 10:14 Hublot Expands The Big Bang Across Every Level (Hodinkee) 11:39 Carlo Crocco (Watch Wiki) 14:04 The Art of Fusion In Depth (Time & Tide) 14:24 Andy Warhol's Hublot (Italian Watch Spotter Instagram) 17:20 Hublot Ambassadors 19:50 Why Hate Hublot? Featuring Nico Leonard (YouTube) 21:58 LVMH Watch Boss Sees Jean Arnault as Best Candidate for His Role (SwissInfo) 24:00 Hublot Spirit of Big Bang 31:40 Inside Hublot's Mission to Turn Its Watches Into Museum-Worthy Art (GQ) 32:01 Beyond The Canvas: Jeff Koons Reimagines Time With Hublot 36:10 Hublot Big Bang Original Soft Touch (Gear Patrol) 39:02 Hublot Unveils Decade-Long Warranty As New Industry Benchmark (Johnson & Co.)

How do leaders stay effective when work is changing faster than ever? Melissa Swift, author of Effective: How to Do Great Work in a Fast-Changing World, joins Charles Good on The Good Leadership Podcast to explore what effectiveness really looks like in an era of AI, constant disruption, workplace overload, and organizational chaos. Melissa shares her Effectiveness Architecture (knowledge, methods, people, and technology) and explains why working harder is often not the same as working better. The conversation dives into some of the toughest challenges facing leaders today: managing rumors and gossip without becoming part of them, leading with transparency during uncertainty, distinguishing unavoidable chaos from self-inflicted organizational dysfunction, and recognizing when structural problems make effectiveness nearly impossible. Melissa also explains how leaders can redesign work, clarify roles, reduce unnecessary complexity, and create the conditions for people to perform at their best. Charles and Melissa also explore the future of leadership in an AI-driven workplace, including how great leaders can use AI to extend their thinking rather than outsource it, why emotionally intelligent managers remain essential, and why hope may become one of the most important human leadership capabilities of the future. If you want practical strategies to become more effective, reduce workplace chaos, improve communication, and lead through rapid change, this episode offers a powerful playbook.Melissa Swift is a founder, CEO, speaker, and longtime people consultant who helps organizations, teams, and individuals succeed in increasingly complex and chaotic workplaces. She has held leadership roles at Mercer, Korn Ferry, and Deloitte and is the author of Effective: How to Do Great Work in a Fast-Changing World. Her work focuses on helping people and organizations improve effectiveness by strengthening how they use knowledge, methods, relationships, and technology.Chapters00:00 Introduction to effectiveness in leadership01:16 Melissa introduces the effectiveness architecture02:12 Managing rumors and gossip effectively03:25 Adopting an open but discerning stance04:23 Using peer leadership to clarify signals05:18 Responding to rumors and maintaining boundaries06:30 The power of transparency during ambiguity09:21 Understanding different types of chaos12:05 Recognizing self-inflicted chaos and zombie cabin environments14:38 Creating structural changes to reduce chaos15:22 Signs of structural barriers to effectiveness17:27 Planning a thoughtful exit from intractable roles19:44 The impact of emotionally intelligent management22:55 Technology's role in leadership and management24:39 Partnering with AI to extend leadership capabilities26:34 Cultivating hope as a leadership skill29:15 One small action for leaders to improve effectiveness30:03 Connecting with Melissa Swift and her workSubscribe to The Good Leadership Podcast: [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠] | [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠] | [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠]LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/charlesagood⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack Channel (Outlearn to Outperform): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠charlesgood.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn Newsletter (The Outlearn Advantage): [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Institute for Management Studies

HRV, vagal nerve training, and nervous system recovery are having a real moment — but most people using a wearable to track any of it don't actually know what the data means or how to act on it. Matt Bennett, founder of Optimal HRV and a former mental health therapist specializing in complex trauma, joins Freddie to explain what heart rate variability is really measuring, how resonance frequency breathing trains the vagal nerve directly, and why a validated baseline matters more than any single readiness score.They get into RMSSD vs. SDNN vs. high frequency HRV, the science behind resonance frequency breathing, and how vagal nerve training works like a strength practice — the more you do it, the more resilient your nervous system recovery becomes. Freddie and Matt also cover the everyday levers that move HRV most: alcohol, sleep consistency, fasting windows, walking, and nasal breathing. Matt closes out with how clinicians, coaches, and military performance teams use HRV data differently than the average wearable user, and why he built Optimal HRV to make vagal nerve training and nervous system recovery accessible at every price point.Podcast Highlights:0:00 – Welcome Matt Bennett & Freddie's Optimal HRV experience2:01 – Matt's path into wellness: mental health therapy & complex trauma4:04 – The missing piece: quantifying nervous system healing6:23 – Partnering with a Harvard HRV researcher on resonance frequency breathing6:46 – HRV 101: what heart rate variability actually measures9:53 – Why the autonomic nervous system runs the whole show10:03 – Is low HRV always bad? Population norms explained12:32 – Can HRV be too high? Pacemakers, beta blockers & outliers14:18 – Freddie's data: fasting windows, exosomes & recovery spikes15:17 – The real cost of alcohol on HRV18:36 – Sleep consistency, cold plunge timing & circadian cues21:03 – The four pillars: sleep, nutrition, movement, breathing23:25 – Nasal & diaphragmatic breathing vs. mouth/chest breathing24:33 – Sprint intervals, Carol Bike & low-tax cardio25:30 – Finding movement that fits your life28:12 – Why hiking is Matt's HRV sweet spot28:41 – Readiness scores: are Whoop, Oura & Garmin actually valid?31:23 – RMSSD, SDNN & high frequency HRV, explained simply36:48 – The one metric to track if you only track one37:11 – What makes Optimal HRV different from a wearable39:19 – Resonance frequency breathing & finding your number41:30 – The vagal break: training your nervous system like a muscle45:17 – What strengthening the vagal break actually changes49:13 – Pricing, compatible devices & getting started53:16 – How much daily practice actually moves the needle58:01 – Resonance breathing for sleep, performance & flow state1:04:29 – How clinicians, coaches & military teams use this data1:08:43 – Device compatibility & where to start1:11:09 – Closing thoughts & where to find Optimal HRVTry Optimal HRV: https://www.optimalhrv.com/Connect with Optimal HRV on socials: https://www.instagram.com/optimalhrv/Upgrade Your Wellness:LightPathLED Red Light Therapy: https://bit.ly/4gwYiUhCode: beautifullybrokenExplore Aurawell PEMF and Magnawave: https://calendly.com/freddiekimmel/let-s-conect-cloneSilver Biotics Wound Healing Gel: https://bit.ly/3JnxyDD30% off with Code: BEAUTIFULLYBROKENMaxGen Labs: https://maxgenlabs.com/BEAUTIFULLYBROKEN CONNECT WITH FREDDIEWork with Me: https://www.beautifullybroken.world/biological-blueprintWebsite and Store: (http://www.beautifullybroken.world) Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/freddie.kimmelYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@beautifullybrokenworld Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

"I'm a peace with my career. I had nothing else to prove. "Clay Matthews Clay Matthews is back — and he's giving us the story behind the story, joining Ryan, Channing and Fred to talk all the changes big and small in life. From USC to the NFL, Super Bowl champion, defensive force and one of the most recognizable linebackers of his generation, Clay Matthews sits down for a conversation about the journey that made him — on and off the field. After hanging low for years after retiring, Clay opens up about his rise from USC to Green Bay, winning a Super Bowl, building a defensive legacy and what it really took to compete at the highest level of football. The Super Bowl play to upset the Pittsburgh Steelers is a defining moment in his career but also a painful one for Ryan to revisit as it was his team on the losing end. But this conversation goes beyond the stats, sacks and championships. He gets honest about why he stepped away from the game for so long, what life after football has looked like, and finding purpose outside of the sport that defined so much of his life. And perhaps most importantly, Clay talks about being a dad and coaching his kids in flag football — bringing the same standards of accountability, discipline and respect that were demanded of him throughout his own career. What does it mean to hold your kids to a high standard while still letting them find their own path? We also get into Clay's next chapter, including his work with Netflix, his evolving role in entertainment and the hilarious viral headlines surrounding his “new look” that had everyone doing a double take this week. Partnering with Caesar's Sportsbook, Clay gave everyone a run for his money when he appeared in public for the first time in years with an enhanced maxxed out look that had the world buzzing if it was really him...shortly after he announced his partnership with Caesar's and how the Sportsbook and app have had some "work done" just as he did to launch this next chapter. This is Clay Matthews beyond the helmet — the competitor, the father, the storyteller, and the man who has figured out the right balance between football and family. Full video episode now streaming on Netflix. The Pivot Podcast a partner of Caesar's Sportsbook. Please play responsibly. Must be 21+ and physically present in AZ, CO, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA,MI, MS, MO, NV, NJ, NY, NC, OH, ON, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, Washington, DC or Puerto Rico. Know When To Stop Before You Start®. Gambling Problem? CO, IL, KY, MD, MI, MS, MO, NJ, TN, WV, WY, KS (Affiliated with Kansas Crossing Casino), ME (Licensed through the Mi'kmaq Nation, Penobscot Nation, and Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, federally recognized tribes located in the State of Maine), NC (Licensed through Tribal Casino Gaming Enterprise), PA (Affiliated with Harrah's Philadelphia): If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) or MD: Visit mdgamblinghelp.org (http://mdgamblinghelp.org/) or WV: Visit 1800gambler.net (http://1800gambler.net/); AZ: Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP; IN: Call 1-800-9-WITH-IT; IA: Call 1-800-BETSOFF; OH, VA, LA (Licensed through Horseshoe Bossier City),Washington, DC (OLG Class A licensed operator): Call 1-800-MY-RESET; NV:Call 1-800-522-4700; ON: Visit connexontario.ca (http://connexontario.ca/) or call 1-866-531-2600 or text CONNEX to 247247; Puerto Rico: Call 1-800-981-0023; llame a la línea PAS de ASSMCA 1-800-981-0023. ©2026, Caesars Entertainment. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or Call 1-800-MY-RESETMA: Call 1-800-327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (http://gamblinghelplinema.org/) NY: Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Me on Substack https://wisewomanmethod.com/You already know the choice in front of you. It's been sitting in your heart for a while. If you've felt stuck, waiting to feel confident or ready or brave enough to move, ask yourself what you're still waiting for. It takes the drama out of changing your life and brings it back to something simple and freeing. Transformation isn't a lightning bolt. It's one small decision, made again on ordinary mornings when no one is watching and the excitement has faded.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why the decision that changes your life is quieter than the dramatic leap you've been waiting for, and why you're closer to it than you thinkThe real reason smart women stay stuck (it's not a knowledge problem, it's the gap between knowing and becoming)How to meet "Becky," the part of your brain that mistakes your growth for danger, and stop letting fear cast the deciding voteWhy the decision always comes before the evidence, and how to make confident choices before you feel confidentThe two questions on Alli's office whiteboard that turn overthinking and procrastination into actionThe becoming statement exercise that helps you honor a decision even on the flat, gray mornings when inspiration doesn't show upTimestamps:(00:00) – The decision that changes your life isn't the dramatic leap you're picturing (00:47) – Why being "one decision away" is a daily thing(01:18) – How a different life gets built from a few hundred ordinary decisions(02:19) – The knitting metaphor: one stitch is never the sweater (02:45) – The gap isn't information. It's between knowing and becoming (03:30) – Meet Becky (your amygdala) and why growth feels like danger (04:13) – Why the decision comes before the evidence (04:56) – The two questions on Alli's whiteboard (05:31) – Partnering with God, and what turning 50 taught Alli about future you (06:52) – The 2008 bankruptcy, $42, and the decision that changed her trajectory (07:42) – The bravest decision: choosing to stop doing it alone (08:35) – Your assignment: make one decision and name the woman it makes you (10:07) – Why most women quit by March (the January gym problem) (10:29) – Why doing it alone fails, and the story behind Catalyst(10:51) – Inside the Catalyst Mastermind(12:11) – You already know the decision. Let's make itLinks to great things we discussed: Catalyst MastermindStanding StrongFunction Health - Use code AWORTHINGTON10 for a discount on comprehensive lab testingWise Woman Method on SubstackTake the Secret Superpower QuizJoin the Uplift CommunityFollow Alli on InstagramDon't forget to watch Alli Worthington on YouTube! I hope you loved this episode!

Grow Clinton is pleased to welcome AJ Martin of Burlington Junction Railway (BJRY) to Episode 262 of the Grow Clinton Podcast.In this episode, AJ discusses BJRY's work, services, and commitment to supporting industrial customers through dependable rail transportation solutions. BJRY has contracted with the City of Clinton, Iowa, to provide third-party industrial railcar switching services for customers located in the Lincolnway Industrial Rail & Air Park.This new service represents an important asset for businesses that depend on efficient rail access, reliable freight movement, and flexible logistics options. By providing professional switching services within the park, BJRY helps strengthen the infrastructure that makes the Greater Clinton Region an attractive place for industrial investment, expansion, and job creation.The Lincolnway Industrial Rail & Air Park is uniquely positioned to support rail-served development, offering businesses access to critical transportation connections and development opportunities. BJRY's industrial switching capabilities further enhance the park's value for current tenants and prospective companies seeking a strategic Midwest location.Listen to Episode 262 to learn more about Burlington Junction Railway, its history, its wide range of rail services, and how its partnership with the City of Clinton supports continued economic development in our region.Learn more about the Lincolnway Industrial Rail & Air Park on Grow Clinton's Rail Park page located at https://www.growclinton.com/business-development/industrial-economic/railpark/. For more information about Burlington Junction Railway, including its services and company history, visit https://www.bjryrail.com.Grow Clinton sincerely thanks Burlington Junction Railway for its investment in the Greater Clinton Region and for supporting Grow Clinton's ongoing economic development efforts. Partnerships like this help ensure that Clinton remains ready to serve industrial employers, move products efficiently, and compete for future business opportunities.Catch all of the Grow Clinton Podcast episodes, available wherever you listen to podcasts.- Apple Music- Spotify- Amazon Music- Buzzsprout- Overcast- YouTubeFor more information about the Grow Clinton Podcast, visit https://www.facebook.com/growclintonpodcast.Have an idea for a show topic or guest? Email podcast@growclinton.com.Have an idea for a podcast guest? Send us a message!

Quinn Childress, owner of Willow Street Lawns and founder of the digital lawn care marketplace Lawnly, joins the Startup Junkies Podcast to talk about the first-ever Lawn Care Olympics coming to Fayetteville, Arkansas on September 20th. Quinn shares how he went from experiencing homelessness as a teenager to building a lawn care business, and now a platform designed to funnel local dollars toward nonprofits and people experiencing homelessness in Northwest Arkansas.In This EpisodeWhy Quinn started Willow Street Lawns after experiencing homelessness at 15What the Lawn Care Olympics is and why it's coming to FayettevilleHow Lawnly connects homeowners, lawn care pros, and nonprofitsWhy local dollars, not charity, are the key to breaking poverty cyclesHow Startup Junkie's ecosystem helped Quinn scale two venturesWhat advice Quinn would give his younger self today⏱️ Chapters1:01 – Welcome to the Startup Junkies Podcast1:42 – Meet Quinn Childress: Willow Street Lawns & Lawnly2:09 – Announcing the First-Ever Lawn Care Olympics2:29 – The Vision: Turning Lawn Care into a Community Sport3:23 – Partnering with Nonprofits to Fight Homelessness4:45 – Quinn's Story: From Homelessness to Business Owner6:30 – Lawn Care Olympics Event Details (Sept 20 at New Beginnings)7:26 – Judges, Challenges, and Who Can Compete11:41 – Inside Lawnly: A Two-Sided Marketplace for Lawn Care14:06 – RISE Arkansas Sponsor Message14:34 – Quinn's Roots in the NWA Ecosystem & Building Lawnly19:18 – The Real Motivation: Helping the Local Economy Thrive22:22 – Time Machine Question: Advice to His Younger Self29:20 – How to Connect with Quinn & Support the Olympics—Connect with Quinn

Jim Rucinski, Solution Engineer at the International Fresh Produce Association, runs IFPA's entire digital experience with a team of two — personalization, content management, and platform support included.He joins Greg Kihlström at Opticon to walk through what a constraint that tight actually forces you to decide.A two-person team changes the question from what to build to what to refuse. Ruckinski on the test he applies when a request lands, and how much of the week is already claimed by maintenance before anything new gets considered.Handing content tools to non-technical colleagues means handing out the ability to break consistency. What had to be standardized inside Optimizely's CMS and Content Marketing Platform before the organization could self-serve without the experience coming apart."AI" covers both a faster draft and a system that executes on its own — and a lean team can only absorb one of them. How Rucinski separates technology that removes work from technology that adds something new to supervise.About Jim RucinskiJim Rucinski is the Solutions Engineer at the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA), where he oversees the evolution of the organization's enterprise digital ecosystem. A self-taught programmer with more than 30 years of software engineering experience, Jim specializes in turning operational friction into automated, reusable capabilities. Partnering with solution provider Perficient, he focuses on leveraging modern CMS architecture, GraphQL, and practical AI tools to run a global digital presence efficiently.Jim Rucinski on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-rucinski-925004258/---------- Resources ---------- : https://www.freshproduce.com/The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://aglbrnd.co/r/2868abd8085a9703We're proud to be a media partner for #MAICON26 - Oct. 13-15! Learn how AI can power your marketing and business and help you grow smarter. Use code AGILE150 to save! https://aglbrnd.co/r/7fe458ced0f04658Reach your customers with Reddit. Spend $500 in ad spend, get $500 back in ad credit! Learn more: https://advertalize.com/r/491818c79fb1873fChaser is the only Slack-native project management platform that helps teams turn messages into tracked tasks, automate follow-ups, and maintain team-wide visibility, without adopting another tool. Now integrated with Claude and other GenAI tools. Learn more at trychaser.com and use code AGILEBRAND for a 3-month free trial (normal trial is 14 days).The most influential minds in software, AI, and engineering leadership will be at WeAreDevelopers World Congress North America, September 23-25 in San Jose. Learn more: https://aglbrnd.co/r/60a7299222a7bcf1Start building your own apps with Replit and get $20 off. Learn more: https://aglbrnd.co/r/93531742a7625a20Enjoyed the show? Tell us more at and give us a rating so others can find the show at: https://aglbrnd.co/r/faaed112fc9887f3Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstromDon't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://aglbrnd.co/r/35ded3ccfb6716baCheck out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.comThe Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today Kyler chats with Amanda Warren, co-founder of Bookish, about building a grassroots literary community in Salt Lake City. After returning to Utah from New York City, Amanda teamed up with her sister Whitney to launch Bookish, an initiative designed to host reading parties, cultivate connection, and promote local storytelling. She shares the story behind their popular community events, the upcoming adult summer reading pizza party at Memory Grove, and how centering gatherings around books removes the awkwardness of typical small talk. The conversation turns to the first Salt Lake Book Festival, set for October 17th at The Gateway. Partnering with the Utah Center for the Book, Warren details the massive effort behind bringing the festival to life, featuring family programming, creative panels, and dynamic DIY activations. She also previews "The Prologue"—a pre-festival rooftop kick-off at the downtown library complete with an adult spelling bee and literary cocktails. To learn more or grab tickets, visit saltlakebookfestival.org or bookishslc.com. Thanks for listening!---Episode Links:SaltLakeBookFestival.orgBookish

Victor Bergonzoli is the CEO of SportsEdTV and a longtime entrepreneur in sports technology and education. He previously co-founded Dartfish, helping grow the company globally through sales, partnerships, and business development.   Known as a natural networker and dealmaker, Victor has spent more than 25 years connecting people, companies, and opportunities across sports, technology, media, and education.   A former Swiss national-level weightlifter and Swiss Army captain, he now leads SportsEdTV with a mission to make world-class sports knowledge accessible to everyone.   Connect with Victor Bergonzoli: - LinkedIn: Victor Bergonzoli - Email: victor@sportsedtv.com - Website: sportsedtv.com   Episode Summary:   Victor Bergonzoli's path to the Olympics didn't start with a broadcast deal — it started with a bag of VHS tapes and the nerve to knock on an NBC trailer door. In this episode, Victor traces his journey from competitive weightlifting in Switzerland to co-founding Dartfish, the video technology behind the "simulcam" effect used in Olympic broadcasts and now used by 70% of Olympic medal winners. He shares how relentless listening — not flashy technology — built the trust that got him in front of NBC, the U.S. Olympic Committee, and coaches worldwide. Victor also opens up about why he left Dartfish to found SportsEdTV, a free platform built to bring high-quality sports coaching and education to every athlete, parent, and coach — not just the elite. The conversation closes on what really drives him: family, helping others, and the moments when the work changes someone's life.   Key Takeaways:   - Listen before you build. - Relationships open doors. - Honesty builds trust fast. - Keep it simple. - Quality beats quantity.   Episode Chapters:   00:00 Cold open — three things you'll learn 00:33 Welcome to Heartbeat for Hire & guest introduction 01:41 Victor's origin story: Swiss weightlifting and an early love of sports 02:48 Discovering "simulcam" technology in India — the spark for Dartfish 04:02 Breaking into Olympic broadcasting: the NBC "Video Finish" trailer story 05:37 Partnering with the U.S. Olympic Committee and scaling through trust 06:31 Why listening — not selling — is the real skill 09:41 What Dartfish became: from broadcast tech to coaching tool to VAR 10:55 Why Victor left Dartfish to found SportsEdTV 12:04 The personal story behind SportsEdTV: his son, lacrosse, and bad YouTube content 13:01 Building a trusted brand: 800+ cinema-quality videos and 1,800 articles 15:41 Sponsor break (Cozy Earth) 16:22 What inspires Victor: family, travel, and helping people 17:29 Legacy: the Olympic gold medalist story that still gives him chills 19:05 What's next: Chicago Public Schools and the Shape America partnership 20:08 Where to find Victor: LinkedIn, email, and sportsedtv.com 20:42 Final thoughts for listeners

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"I wanted someone who was helping with proactive strategies. So if I'm sick one to two days a year, I want a doctor, but the 363 other days a year, I want someone helping me with strategies to not get sick. Unfortunately, our doctors aren't trained for that; the medical system doesn't have that." —Keith Bozeman Proactive healthcare shouldn't wait until you're sick — that's the entire premise behind Medgevity, the concierge, physician-led practice built by this week's guest, Keith Bozeman. After losing access to the kind of doctor who actually had time for him, Keith set out to rebuild what he'd lost: a coordinated team of a physician, dietitian, and exercise scientist working together year-round, not just during an annual physical. In this conversation, Keith and host Justine Reichman dig into what it actually looks like to have a health team instead of a single doctor squeezing you into a 15-minute slot. They talk about DEXA scans that reveal what the bathroom scale hides, why cholesterol numbers alone don't tell the full story, and why perimenopause and andropause so rarely get discussed before they hit. This episode is for anyone in midlife who's frustrated with reactive medicine and wondering what a proactive, team-based approach could actually change. By the end, you'll understand why Keith insists the doctor has to be the quarterback of your care — and why he thinks gyms, not hospitals, might be the next healthcare hub in your community. Key takeaways: A patient who lost only five pounds on the scale actually lost nine pounds of fat and gained four pounds of muscle — proof that body composition data tells a truer story than weight alone. High cholesterol doesn't automatically mean a statin is the right call; additional data like calcium and soft plaque scores can change the decision entirely. Most people get zero guidance before perimenopause or andropause hits, even during annual OB/GYN visits, leaving couples blindsided by symptoms no one warned them about. Medgevity doesn't mark up any test or supplement it recommends, removing the financial incentive that often muddies medical advice. It took Keith at least 18 months and one trusted dietitian saying yes before Medgevity had a functioning team — proactive healthcare had to be built relationship by relationship. Partnering with gyms instead of building brick-and-mortar clinics let Medgevity reach people nationwide without the geographic limits of an in-person practice. Listen to the full conversation to hear Keith's complete story, and subscribe to Essential Ingredients so you never miss an episode: https://tinyurl.com/Essential-Ingredients-Podcast  Meet Keith:  Keith Bozeman is a healthcare entrepreneur, business leader, and Founder & CEO of MEDgevity, a physician-led healthcare company focused on longevity, preventive medicine, and personalized wellness. With a mission to transform traditional healthcare into a proactive model centered on helping individuals live healthier, longer lives, Keith is driving innovation at the intersection of medicine, nutrition, fitness, and technology. Before founding MEDgevity, Keith built an accomplished executive career in the technology and business services sectors, serving as President of TEKsystems and holding multiple senior leadership positions throughout his tenure. He also contributed to the startup ecosystem as a Principal at Blu Venture Investors, supporting emerging technology companies and growth-focused ventures. Under Keith's leadership, MEDgevity has expanded its network of physicians, nutrition experts, and health professionals while embracing artificial intelligence and modern healthcare solutions to improve patient outcomes. He is passionate about redefining healthcare through evidence-based longevity strategies, integrated wellness programs, and innovative care delivery models. Keith is recognized for his expertise in healthcare innovation, business leadership, longevity medicine, preventive health, digital health transformation, and organizational growth. Website LinkedIn Instagram Connect with NextGen Purpose: Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Podcast Chapters: 01:16 Meet Keith Bozeman: The Visit That Started Medgevity 02:16 The Real Cost of Skipping Proactive Care 03:42 Why the Doctor Has to Be Your Health Quarterback 10:12 DEXA Scans: What the Scale Doesn't Tell You 17:31 From Supercenter Dream to Virtual Care Model 19:17 Building a Trusted Team From Scratch in 18 Months 22:13 What Your First Month at Medgevity Looks Like 24:03 Bringing Proactive Healthcare Into Gyms Nationwide 27:46 Keith's Advice: Don't Give Up on Healthcare  THE PRIMES  ✨ You're more capable than you have ever been, and somehow more invisible than ever. You keep handing out advice you do not take yourself. You keep saying 'after this next thing' to your own life, and the people around you have no idea because, from the outside, everything looks fine— that is exactly what The Primes was built for.

Bill and Tony, two of the three founders of Run It Back a brand-new gaming lounge and card shop located in Grayslake. Open for less than two weeks at the time of recording, the business has already made a fantastic impression on the community. Bill and Tony share their vision of creating a welcoming "third space" for all ages, featuring PC and console gaming stations, a retro gaming room, card tournaments, and a shop carrying Pokémon, sports cards, and more. Building Community Through Gaming: The Story and Strategy Behind Run It Back in Grayslake Welcome to another in-depth feature from the heart of Grayslake! Today, we're diving into the inspiring journey of Run It Back, a gaming lounge and card shop that's quickly becoming a local favorite. Based on a recent episode of the Discovery and Grayslake podcast, we'll break down the main themes, actionable tips, and expert insights shared by founders Bill and Tony. Whether you're a gaming enthusiast, a small business owner, or someone passionate about community spaces, there's a wealth of knowledge here for you. Table of Contents The Power of Local Roots and Friendship Choosing the Right Location: Visibility and Community Creating a Multi-Generational Gaming Space Blending Retro and Modern Gaming Experiences Making Collectible Cards Accessible and Fun Building Community Through Events and Tournaments Flexible Pricing and Memberships for All Partnering with Local Businesses Leveraging Online Platforms for Growth Continuous Improvement and Community Feedback Final Thoughts: The Hometown Advantage 1. The Power of Local Roots and Friendship  Key Insight:   Bill and Tony's story is rooted in long-standing friendship and local ties. Both grew up in the Grayslake area, attended local high schools, and have deep connections to the community. Actionable Advice: Leverage Local Networks:** If you're starting a business, tap into your hometown connections. Familiarity with the area and its people can help you understand community needs and build trust quickly. Build with Friends:** Shared history and trust among founders can make the entrepreneurial journey smoother and more resilient. Expert Tip:   Don't underestimate the value of local goodwill. People love supporting businesses run by "one of their own." 2. Choosing the Right Location: Visibility and Community  Key Insight:   Run It Back's founders prioritized visibility and accessibility when choosing their location. After their first choice fell through, they pivoted quickly, relying on local tips and their own knowledge of the area. Actionable Advice: Scout for High-Visibility Spots:** Look for locations near other popular businesses or community hubs. Foot traffic and easy access are crucial for new ventures. Be Flexible:** If your first choice doesn't work out, stay open to alternatives. Sometimes, the "second best" option turns out to be the perfect fit. Expert Tip:   Ask friends, family, and local business owners for leads on available spaces. Word-of-mouth can uncover hidden gems. 3. Creating a Multi-Generational Gaming Space  Key Insight:   Run It Back is intentionally designed to welcome all ages—from kids to adults, casual players to hardcore gamers. Actionable Advice: Segment Your Hours:** Dedicate early hours to families and kids, and reserve late-night slots for adult gamers. This ensures everyone feels comfortable and catered to. Offer Something for Everyone:** Combine video gaming, card games, and board games to appeal to a broad audience. Expert Tip:   Position your business as a "third space"—not home, not work, but a welcoming community hub. 4. Blending Retro and Modern Gaming Experiences  Key Insight:   The founders are passionate about reviving the social, in-person gaming experience, blending nostalgia with cutting-edge technology. Actionable Advice: Create a Retro Room:** Set up classic consoles (think Atari, Donkey Kong, Mario Party) alongside modern PCs and consoles. This attracts both older gamers and curious younger players. Encourage Social Play:** Design your space to foster face-to-face interaction—couches, shared tables, and group tournaments. Expert Tip:   Host "throwback nights" or themed events to celebrate gaming history and bring generations together. 5. Making Collectible Cards Accessible and Fun  Key Insight:   Run It Back started as a card shop and remains committed to making collecting accessible, especially for kids. Actionable Advice: Combat Scalping:** Keep prices fair and offer free packs or affordable options for young collectors. Diversify Inventory:** Stock popular lines like Pokémon, Magic, and sports cards, but also introduce niche or international games (e.g., Azuki from Japan). Educate New Collectors:** Host "how-to" sessions or beginner nights to help newcomers learn the ropes. Expert Tip:   Use online platforms like Whatnot to reach a broader audience and move high-value inventory, but keep your in-store experience welcoming and inclusive. 6. Building Community Through Events and Tournaments  Key Insight:   Events are at the heart of Run It Back's community-building strategy, from casual tournaments to movie watch parties. Actionable Advice: Host Regular Tournaments:** Use simple, inclusive formats (e.g., names in a hat, double elimination) and keep entry fees low. Offer Prizes:** Even small rewards can boost participation and excitement. Create Social Events:** Movie nights, watch parties, and themed gatherings foster a sense of belonging. Expert Tip:   Encourage friendly competition and sportsmanship. Make sure your staff sets the tone for a welcoming, respectful environment. 7. Flexible Pricing and Memberships for All  Key Insight:   Run It Back offers a range of pricing options to suit different needs and budgets. Actionable Advice: Hourly Rates:** $10/hour for consoles, $12/hour for PCs. Free Board Gaming:** Keep some activities free to lower the barrier to entry. Membership Tiers:** Offer monthly memberships with perks like free hours, discounts, and exclusive access. Event Packages:** Birthday party packages ($299 for two hours) make the space accessible for special occasions. Expert Tip:   Regularly review your pricing to ensure it remains competitive and accessible, especially for families and young gamers. 8. Partnering with Local Businesses  Key Insight:   Collaboration with nearby businesses (like Papa John's for pizza) enhances the customer experience and strengthens community ties. Actionable Advice: Cross-Promote:** Work with local restaurants, shops, and service providers to offer bundled deals or special promotions. Support Each Other:** Refer your customers to neighboring businesses and vice versa. Expert Tip:   Joint events (e.g., pizza and gaming nights) can draw larger crowds and introduce your business to new audiences. 9. Leveraging Online Platforms for Growth  Key Insight:   Run It Back uses platforms like Whatnot, Instagram, Facebook, and Discord to build its brand and connect with customers. Actionable Advice: Sell Online:** Use auction sites to reach collectors beyond your local area. Stay Active on Social Media:** Share updates, event announcements, and behind-the-scenes content to keep your community engaged. Build a Discord Server:** Foster ongoing conversation and community among your most dedicated fans. Expert Tip:   Your website should be more than a digital business card—include inventory updates, event sign-ups, and community resources. 10. Continuous Improvement and Community Feedback  Key Insight:   Bill and Tony are committed to evolving their offerings based on customer feedback and community needs. Actionable Advice: Solicit Feedback:** Regularly ask customers what they'd like to see—new games, events, or amenities. Stay Agile:** Be willing to pivot or expand your offerings as trends and interests shift. Celebrate Milestones:** Mark anniversaries, big tournaments, or community achievements with special events. Expert Tip:   Transparency and responsiveness build loyalty. Let your community know you're listening and adapting. 11. Final Thoughts: The Hometown Advantage  Run It Back's story is a testament to the power of local roots, friendship, and a genuine desire to serve the community. By blending nostalgia with innovation, and prioritizing inclusivity and accessibility, Bill and Tony have created more than just a gaming lounge—they've built a new "third space" for Grayslake. If you're in the area, stop by, say hello, and experience the magic for yourself. And if you're building your own community-focused business, take a page from Run It Back's playbook: stay rooted, stay flexible, and always put people first. Connect with Run It Back Instagram & Facebook:** Look for the big neon "Run It Back" sign Website:** Coming soon with inventory and event updates Discord:** Join to connect with fellow gamers and collectors Subscribe to the Discovery and Grayslake podcast for more local stories, and remember: a couple of random acts of kindness can make all the difference. See you next time!

Digital evidence has transformed modern investigations, and Harding University is helping law enforcement keep pace. In this episode, Brink and Tom sit down with RJ Holt, John Stone, and Jeff Cavitt from Harding University's Digital Forensics Lab, the only accredited digital forensics lab at a university in the United States. They discuss how the lab partners with local, state, and federal agencies to process digital evidence, connect cases, train investigators, and give students hands-on experience in the field. From drug investigations and scheduled text messages to the growing role phones play in nearly every case, the conversation explores why "digital is the new DNA" and what the future of digital forensics looks like. 1:05 Introducing RJ Holt, 28-year law enforcement veteran and lab manager; John Stone, Searcy PD detective and Harding professor teaching digital forensics; and Jeff Cavitt, sworn Searcy PD officer and director of the Digital Forensics Lab at Harding University 4:18 RJ's start in digital forensics as phones became a major source of evidence and investigative leads 6:45 Working with the Secret Service and adapting to changing digital forensics laws 8:00 RJ's transition from law enforcement to lab manager at Harding 8:18 Nearly 300 phones processed in the lab so far 9:15 Partnering with federal agencies and combining resources through task forces 13:15 The only accredited digital forensics lab at a U.S. university 13:35 How an 18-month evidence backlog helped inspire Harding's lab 15:30 State funding and providing services to agencies at no charge 16:50 The reward students experience when they uncover evidence that helps solve a case 18:20 Training detectives in digital forensics because "digital is the new DNA" 19:40 Maintaining chain of custody and protecting the integrity of digital evidence 26:50 The difficult reality of digital forensics involving CSAM and other sensitive material; Protecting students from exposure to certain cases 28:45 How a scheduled text message provided critical evidence in an overdose investigation 29:25 Arkansas' aggravated death by delivery charge and the importance of phones in drug cases 31:00 Connecting evidence from multiple phones to a traffic stop and larger investigation 32:20 Serving as a digital evidence "fusion center" for Central Arkansas agencies 37:55 RJ's daily work creating forensic copies of digital evidence 40:50 The lab's current caseload: 60% CSAM, 20% drug cases, 20% property crime 41:50 Completing extractions and much of the investigative analysis within 30–35 days 47:05 How to learn more or contact the Harding University Digital Forensics Lab: hudfl@harding.edu or hudfl.org 49:19 Visits from a former President, the Secret Service, and FBI, and interest in Harding students for future careers 49:45 Harding's faith-based mission supports the lab's work through difficult cases

Download “How To Find Ultra High Net Worth Clients" from https://financialadvisorsworkshop.com/ Peggy Martin is a financial advisor based in the San Francisco Bay Area (Morgan Hill, CA) with over 35 years of industry experience. Partnering with her husband Craig, Peggy specializes in wealth planning, legacy strategies, and holistic financial guidance, taking a deeply compassionate, high-touch approach to working with families, seniors, widows, and widowers. Backed by advanced industry designations—including a ChFC®, Master's in Financial Services, and Charter Advisor for Senior Living—Peggy combines analytical precision with empathetic hand-holding, building a thriving, referral-driven practice rooted in genuine community involvement and relationship-building rather than cold marketing.In this episode, Brian and Peggy discuss:Transitioning from Insurance to AUM: Moving away from transactional sales toward full-service financial planning that stabilizes client emotions during volatile markets.The Power of High-Touch Client Care: How face-to-face reassurance saved a client from panic-selling at the bottom of the market.Organic Client Growth Through Community Work: Building a high-net-worth client base naturally through non-profit leadership, local volunteerism, and authentic connections.Escaping the Solo Advisor Trap: Reclaiming time and bandwidth by leveraging back-office support for trading, compliance, and administration while maintaining full operational autonomy.Website: http://www.healthywealthyfamilies.net/ https://fourstarwealth.com/staff/peggy-martin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peggy-martin-msfs-chfc-clu-casl-190059a/ To see short videos of all our best FA Business Growing tips follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FinancialAdvisorsWorkshop  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@faworkshop  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@financialadvisorsworkshop Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FinancialAdvisorsWorkshop  Twitter: https://twitter.com/FAsWorkshop  iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/financial-advisors-workshop-with-brian-kasal/id1614768408  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4OB78889GRx2FHjvWtsyeE  Website: https://www.financialadvisorsworkshop.com/  Work with FourStar: https://financialadvisorsworkshop.com/Advisors  DISCLAIMER: This content is provided by FourStar Wealth Advisors for the general public and general information purposes only. This content is not considered to be an offer to buy or sell any securities or investments. Investing involves the risk of loss and an investor should be prepared to bear potential losses. Investment should only be made after thorough review with your investment advisor considering all factors including personal goals, needs and risk tolerance. FourStar is an SEC registered investment advisor that maintains a principal business in the state of Illinois. The firm may only transact business in states in which it has filed or qualifies for a corresponding exemption from such requirements. For information about FourStar's registration status and business operations please consult the firm's form ADV disclosure documents, the most recent versions of which are available on the SEC investment advisory public disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov

"Your entire life will change when you realize energy is the most attractive human trait. Not looks, wealth, or status. Energy. Start walking into rooms with genuine enthusiasm, curiosity, and interest. Watch what happens. You become a magnet for the highest quality people. Energy is contagious. Spread the kind you'd want to catch."RIP Dolly Parton Music Intro!Clint Eastwood retires at 96. Good Bad and Ugly. Markets and RetirementGood luck planning if on your own. VERY difficult100's hours building a retirement forecast model. Changing small things like inflation or investment returns by 1% has huge ramifications. Meaning its an ongoing challenge. Markets UpSaaS AcololypseSalesforce Earnings letterWebcast. Up 22% Thursday. Low $150 now $250.~70% up. Claude ForceClaude/Anthropic uses Salesforce and Slack. They are not replacing them. Sales force combining with Claude.NVIDIAPress Release Jensen reminds me of Elon in that he disregards and has NO worry about competition because he is so confident in his team, mission and trajectory. $5T companyUp 4% after hours. $210. 1 year up 17%. 5 yr 850%Americas great opportunity 1000000's of jobs First time in century that we can fix energy grid. This is the new industrial revolution. Autonomous DrivingIts happening! AmazonAmazon Zoox - No steering wheel or pedals - taking the roads in Las Vegas! This is GOOD! Toaster-shaped taxis that don't have a driver or a steering wheel have started rolling across San Francisco and charging for rides in Las Vegas.The all-electric cars are the first robotaxis offering rides on the roads without standard driver features like a dashboard and pedals. They can drive in either direction and hold up to four passengers who sit facing each other. Windows stretch across much of the sides. The vehicles are called Zoox.TeslaHUGE from a media standpoint, article from WSJ on Tesla and FSD.TeslaRobotsJC talking about seeing the robots. Play entire clip. From the latest All In Pod. Thinks it will be best selling product of all time. Better than any video you've seen! Hardware 1.5 generations ahead, and mind 5x more. Optimus will be the greatest product ever made. Says in 10 years will be 1b in 2036From Ashok. Flooding the streets of Austin. Wouldn't say this in public without high confidence. From Elon: Both SpaceX and Tesla building 100gw/yr solar and supplementing with Nat Gas, and to increase rate of production will manufacture the blades and vanes at SpaceX! Will probably take 2-3 years. 100gw/yr is enough to power ~18,000,000 US homes. YES 18m. So together should be 36m homes. SpaceX $3.5T by 2033 per Elon. At modest 10x sales that is 35 trillion. AI DataCenters are Coming. Only question when? Partnering with NVIDIA on new chips/tech for space.Per Elon “Our design is significantly simpler, lower cost, denser and lighter than a traditional rack” You believe him?Play. Video of Elon and team discussing datacenters in Space.  Do people know (1) this was Elon's car and (2) first falcon heavy launch (3) expected to fail and (4) if it didn't fail, wanted to have fun! And (5) orbiting between Earth and Mars. Expects at least 10m years life. JP Morgan on SpaceX Catalysts: SpaceX just bought APR energy. Per Elon aiming for 30 Starship launches per day. By 20301 million people on Mars, plus tranches to 7.5t in Market cap. 30/day is 10800 or ~10k annual. StarBase LouisianaOfficial SpaceX video.3000 direct jobs, 10,000 jobs to Luisiana8 launch towers.Crazy states/politicans are not inviting them to build in their state.  Open letter from Elon to staff. Eliminat bureaucracy. Math to get to 1m people on Mars. Public PolicyCalifornia Tires

In this episode of 10X Growth Strategies recorded live at SF Climate Week, founder and host Preethy Padmanabhan sits down with Rajesh Swaminathan, Partner at Khosla Ventures. Drawing on decades of deep tech and climate investing experience, Rajesh breaks down how AI and energy infrastructure have become deeply intertwined, why Climate 2.0 requires a fundamental focus on techno-economics, and how startups can successfully integrate into existing legacy infrastructure.   In this episode, we discuss:   Why baseload clean energy is the ultimate bottleneck for AI scale and data centers Super hot rock geothermal and nuclear fusion as game-changers for 5-cent kilowatt-hour clean power Solving compute limitations through chip stacking, panel-based approaches, and photonic interconnects Rebuilding U.S. manufacturing leadership across semiconductors, photonics, and energy Strategic learnings moving from CleanTech 1.0 to Climate 2.0 "David AND Goliath": Why integrating into legacy infrastructure beats trying to replace it Top investment themes for the next 3 years: digital grid management, critical minerals, cement, and bio-manufacturing What transforms high-risk science into a venture-scalable company with massive impact Whether you are a deep tech founder, investor, or policy strategist navigating the intersection of AI, climate, and energy—this conversation offers critical insights for building enduring companies.   10X Growth Strategies is a community founded by Preethy Padmanabhan, started as a podcast five years ago and now grown into a community of over 14,000 founders, investors, and executives across Luma and LinkedIn. The community hosts monthly events on timely topics in tech, AI, and entrepreneurship.   Connect: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/10x-growth-strategies/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/preepadu/ Website: https://grow10x.podbean.com/ Luma: https://luma.com/user/preepadu   #AI #Energy #ClimateTech #DeepTech #AIInfrastructure #Geothermal #NuclearFusion #Semiconductors #VentureCapital #10XGrowthStrategies Chapters: 00:00:09 - 00:01:10 - Welcome to SF Climate Week & 10X Community Intro 00:01:11 - 00:02:25 - The 10X Growth Strategies Mission & Sponsorships 00:02:26 - 00:03:33 - Introducing Rajesh Swaminathan (Khosla Ventures) 00:03:34 - 00:04:26 - 18 Years in Deep Tech: Journey into Climate Investing 00:04:27 - 00:06:00 - Climate 1.0 vs. 2.0: The AI + Energy Paradigm Shift 00:06:01 - 00:09:02 - Geothermal & Fusion: Energy as the Deciding Factor in the AI Race 00:09:03 - 00:11:43 - Next-Gen Compute: Chip Stacking, Photonics & U.S. Manufacturing 00:11:44 - 00:13:34 - Geopolitics, Policy Inconsistency & Building Resilient Infrastructure 00:13:35 - 00:16:12 - Techno-Economics: How Khosla Ventures Structures Seed to Late-Stage Risk 00:16:13 - 00:18:44 - The "David and Goliath" Integration Strategy for Hard Tech 00:18:45 - 00:19:35 - High-Priority Themes: AI for Digital Grid, Critical Minerals & EV/Robotics 00:19:36 - 00:23:25 - Audience Q&A: Geopolitical Friction vs. Founder Execution 00:23:26 - 00:24:38 - Vertical Integration vs. Partnering with Legacy Industries 00:24:39 - 00:25:39 - Audience Q&A: Bio-Based Compute and Manufacturing 00:25:40 - 00:27:20 - What Separates a Venture-Scale Startup from a Science Project

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On this episode of the STL Bucket List Show, we sit down with Derrick Walker Jr., founder of Rides N' School Supplies, the North St. Louis organization that's turned a single car show into scholarships, school supplies, and mentorship for kids across the city since 2019.Derrick was born and raised on a North St. Louis block he still lives on today, alongside eight other family members — including his 97-year-old grandmother. His path to Rides N' School Supplies started while mentoring teenage boys through the 100 Black Men of Metropolitan St. Louis inside the Juvenile Detention Center. After a year of one-hour weekly sessions, he realized the bigger opportunity wasn't helping kids after they'd already ended up there — it was keeping them out in the first place. So he and his cousin, both Dodge Charger owners at the time, turned their shared love of cars into a car show built around scholarships and community resources. Nine years later, the organization is a family affair: his wife serves as treasurer, his mom and dad are involved day to day, and his son's godfather runs creative strategy.Derrick shares the story of Stefan Riggins, a scholarship recipient now studying at Harris-Stowe, and opens up about the organization's most personal project: restoring a donated 1979 Corvette in memory of his late cousin Morris, known at the O'Fallon Park rec center as "Mo Fallon," who passed away playing basketball in 2019. They talk about a dream Harris-Stowe full-ride partnership, nearly $60,000 in scholarships given out so far, and what it means when parents pull Derrick aside in tears.It's a conversation about using cars to open doors, family showing up for family, and building something in St. Louis that outlasts any one car show.They discuss: • Building Rides N' School Supplies from a single car show in 2019 • Mentoring teens at the Juvenile Detention Center through 100 Black Men of Metropolitan St. Louis • Realizing prevention could matter more than intervention • Growing up on the same North St. Louis block as eight family members, including his 97-year-old grandmother • Running the organization as a family — wife, mom, dad, and cousins all on the team • Using cars as a hook to introduce kids to bigger life lessons • Watching community members show up for the kids even in the rain • Following Stefan Riggins's journey from scholarship recipient to Harris-Stowe student and fraternity brother • Teaching real-world skills through the Automotive Symposium, from oil changes to electric vehicles • Restoring a 1979 Corvette donated in memory of his late cousin, Morris "Mo Fallon" • Partnering with Rankin Technical College to expand automotive training • Dreaming of a full-ride Harris-Stowe scholarship partnership • Wanting to bring his Uncle Sheldon's 1968 Plymouth Road Runner back to the next show • Trading rapid-fire picks on dream cars and favorite St. Louis sandwich spotsSupport the show

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The 8th NTEB Old-Fashioned Camp Meeting is officially one month away, and we are soooo excited to see everyone. As you know, our theme this is missions - local and foreign -and will be present a roster of speakers who are actively engaged in missions in these last days. Over the past several months, we have gotten to know and spend time with newlywed couple Mike and Michelle Burton, and we bring you the good news of their surrendering to be boot-on-the-ground missionaires to Angeles City in the Philippines. Not only that, NTEB will be partnering with them and their For His Glory Ministries, to open up a Bible printing facility and evangelization outpost! We just wrapped up a podcast with them, and you can watch it below. “And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; There stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us.” Acts 16:9 (KJB)Ever since we started our Free Bible Program, it has been our hearts desire to establish an NTEB base in the Philippines for the distrubution of Bibles in English and Tagalog, as well as gospel tracts and scripture portions. Try as we might, as we prayed for this over the years, the Lord never opened up that door for us, until now that is. Mike and Michelle, along with Philippine national Edgardo Gatchalian, have secured a location in Angeles City where they will not only be living, but will also serve as base of operations for printing Bibles and tracts, as well as a distrubution center. 

Living at peace with your pastors means humbly allowing them to shepherd you through Scripture, partnering with them in ministry, and honoring the people God has used to shape your faith.https://www.diveindigdeep.com/blog/messages/life-in-the-family-of-god

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“It just comes down to trusting each other.” Connect With Our SponsorsSolventum - https://go.solventum.com/clarityGreyFinch - https://greyfinch.com/jillallen/A-Dec - https://www.a-dec.com/orthodonticsSmileSuite - https://getsmilesuite.com/ Summary On this episode of the Hey Docs! Podcast, Jill sits down Drs. Tanner and Sarah Clark of Clark Orthodontics about building two practices as a husband-wife team. They share their path from dental school and military service in Germany to orthodontic residencies, a failed practice purchase in Wisconsin, and launching a North Liberty, Iowa startup in 2012 as well as later acquiring a Muscatine practice in 2014. They discuss working together through trust, dividing roles, staggering schedules, and keeping consistent systems across locations and treatment philosophies to support the team. Tanner and Sarah reflect on their hard seasons, including startup stress, modernizing an acquired paper-chart practice, COVID-era turnover, and learning to let employees go when needed. They advise delegating, involving team members in decisions, and not sacrificing family and health, and note a trend toward fully digital workflows and AI. Connect With Our Guest Clark Orthodontics - https://www.stclarkortho.com/sarah@stclarkortho.com tanner@stclarkortho.com Takeaways Complete trust in each other's decisions is the biggest advantage of a husband-wife partnership.Splitting roles (clinical vs. admin) and working different days avoids confusion and conflict.There's no straight line to success.Making slow changes in acquisitions rather than overhauling everything at once helps prevent team burnout and confusion.Using the same systems across locations make multi-location practices seamless for doctors and staff.Letting people go can be hard, but keeping the wrong person too long drags down the whole team.Get the right people on the bus, then in the right seat.Involving your team in decisions helps build ownership and trust.Don't sacrifice what matters most: family, health and work-life balance are essential in the hard seasons.Chapters 00:00 Introduction04:33 Military to Ortho Path06:53 Startup and Second Office09:51 Partners at Work13:37 Divide and Conquer16:01 Standardizing Two Locations23:29 Hard Seasons and Obstacles26:47 Systematic Practice Upgrades28:38 Post Covid Team Turnover31:15 The Shock of Firing33:50 Team Seasons and Fit36:13 Right People Right Seats38:16 Advice for New Owners44:30 Contact Info Episode Credits:  Hosted by Jill AllenProduced by Jordann KillionAudio Engineering by Garrett LuceroAre you ready to start a practice of your own? Do you need a fresh set of eyes or some advice in your existing practice?Reach out to me- www.practiceresults.com.    If you like what we are doing here on Hey Docs! and want to hear more of this awesome content, give us a 5-star Rating on your preferred listening platform and subscribe to our show so you never miss an episode.    New episodes drop every Thursday!   

Tiama Hanson-Drury is CPTO at Opus 2, the legal technology company behind the systems that run some of the world's largest and most high-stakes litigation. She started her career in sales, moved into product in 2010 and has spent the last 16 years split roughly evenly between individual contributor and leadership roles. Her verdict on AI in product organisations is neither evangelism nor scepticism: the tooling has removed software as a bottleneck, but the markers of quality that mattered before AI have not changed, and teams that forget them end up shipping slop and burning out. In this episode, we discuss:Why a sales background is better preparation for product than an engineering one, and how to lead engineers without pretending to be an expertHow the promise of doing more with AI is producing overload and burnout, and what leaders owe their teams in responseWhy high AI adoption scores mean nothing if pull request sizes are ballooning and someone else has to review the outputThe three things Tiama looks for in her teams now: outcome focus over craft, curiosity, and a culture of sharing failure as readily as successWhy the right move is not to hand three of your seven steps to AI, but to start again from the outcome you wantHow Opus 2 went from shipping every six to 12 weeks to shipping daily, and why that made documentation and planning more important, not lessThe case for betting on humans in the loop when your customers explicitly prefer itWhy Opus 2 is still hiring juniors, and how to build commercial judgment when the groundwork can be skippedThe one situation where Tiama tells people to let AI write the first draft rather than the secondChapters(01:31) From sales to product(03:24) Why the move is less obvious than it sounds(04:34) Leading engineering without an engineering background(06:28) How outsider questions sharpen engineering teams(07:36) What AI has changed for a CPTO(08:16) Overload, burnout and the pressure to token max(10:32) Adoption scores versus quality signals(11:39) What AI adoption actually looks like inside law firms(12:42) Outcomes over output(14:07) How Opus 2 built its AI strategy(16:07) Removing friction from an AI rollout(16:53) Partnering with AI instead of splitting up the steps(18:08) A message from Mike Belsito(19:40) Three things AI asks of a team(21:47) More agency, and why planning matters more(23:51) Scaling a team on conflicting evidence(26:09) Betting on humans in the loop(27:36) Why Opus 2 keeps hiring juniors(29:44) Building judgment when the work moves faster(32:36) Sharing your own AI operating system(33:22) AI slop, CVs and the hiring algorithm(36:17) Top tips for a product career in the age of AI(38:36) Wrap-upReferencedOpus 2: https://www.opus2.comOpus 2 announces addition of Tiama Hanson-Drury as chief product and technology officer: https://www.opus2.com/news/opus-2-announces-cpto-tiama-hanson-drury/Minna Technologies, where Tiama was previously chief product officer: https://minnatechnologies.comDX, the developer intelligence platform used to track squad performance: https://getdx.comDORA metrics: https://dora.devVote for Mike Belsito's South by Southwest 2027 session: https://tinyurl.com/belsitosxswWhere to find Tiama Hanson-DruryLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiamahansondruryOur HostsLily Smith enjoys working as a consultant product manager with early-stage and growing startups and as a mentor to other product managers. She's currently Chief Product Officer at BBC Maestro, and has spent 13 years in the tech industry working with startups in the SaaS and mobile space. She's worked on a diverse range of products – leading the product teams through discovery, prototyping, testing and delivery. Lily also founded ProductTank Bristol and runs ProductCamp in Bristol and Bath.Randy Silver is a Leadership & Product Coach and Consultant. He gets teams unstuck, helping you to supercharge your results. Randy's held interim CPO and Leadership roles at scale-ups and SMEs, advised start-ups, and been Head of Product at HSBC and Sainsbury's. He participated in Silicon Valley Product Group's Coaching the Coaches forum, and speaks frequently at conferences and events. You can join one of communities he runs for CPOs (CPO Circles), Product Managers (Product In the {A}ether) and Product Coaches. He's the author of What Do We Do Now? A Product Manager's Guide to Strategy in the Time of COVID-19. A recovering music journalist and editor, Randy also launched Amazon's music stores in the US & UK.

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The AI gap will kill companies.What is it? it's the large divide between AI's crazy impressive capabilities and what most companies are actually using them for. And one of the biggest reasons for the AI gap? Talking. Like... no one understands how to talk about AI because the technology changes faster than Usain Bolt in Beijing. You wanna talk to your AI team about LLMs? PFT. They're running Ralph Wiggum loops in Claude Code and just kinda reading the code before it hits production. Yeah, the divide is WIIIIIDE. So we're gonna tackle it together on the second volume of our Starter Series: AI Without the Jargon: The AI Language Every Business Leader Needs to live by in 2026 -- An Everyday AI Chat with Jordan WilsonNewsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletterMore on this Episode: Episode PageJoin the discussion on LinkedIn: Thoughts on this? Join the convo on LinkedIn and connect with other AI leaders.Upcoming Episodes: Check out the upcoming Everyday AI Livestream lineupWebsite: YourEverydayAI.comEmail The Show: info@youreverydayai.comConnect with Jordan on LinkedInTopics Covered in This Episode:AI Jargon Barrier for Business LeadersGenerative AI Basics and Lingo BreakdownChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini Model ComparisonUnderstanding Tokens and Context WindowsLarge Language Models: Prompt to OutcomeParameters, Model Power, and Cost ImplicationsRetrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) ExplainedEmbeddings, Vector Databases, and ChunkingAgentic Models vs. Transformer ModelsAI Risks: Hallucinations, Prompt Injection, GuardrailsModel Context Protocol (MCP) and ConnectorsScaffolding for Complex AI WorkflowsAI Success: ROI, Risk, and Implementation StrategiesTimestamps:00:00 "Join Start Here Series Community"03:21 Bridging AI and Business Leaders09:35 Partnering for Generative AI Success12:26 "AI Models Operate Using Tokens"15:41 "Shift to Smaller AI Models"18:56 "Understanding RAG and Its Impact"22:38 "AI Tools Connecting via MCP"24:56 "Minimizing AI Hallucinations Effectively"28:45 "Fast, Careful AI Implementation"30:53 "AI Guide for Business Leaders"Keywords: AI language, AI jargon, artificial intelligence terminology, AI lingo, large language model, generative AI, prompt engineering, context engineering, context window, tokens, tokenization, model architecture, model parameters, neural network connections, Send Everyday AI and Jordan a text message. (We can't reply back unless you leave contact info)

Yasir Arafat is the co-founder and CTO of Aalo Atomics, a company developing factory-manufactured modular nuclear power plants designed for AI data centers. Before founding Aalo, Yasir led the MARVEL microreactor program at Idaho National Laboratory. In this episode of Inevitable, Yasir explains how Aalo became one of four U.S. nuclear startups to achieve criticality by the July 4, 2026 deadline. He breaks down what criticality means, why the milestone matters, and how the team went from a small startup to sustaining a nuclear fission chain reaction in less than a year. The conversation explores why Yasir believes nuclear's biggest challenges are speed and economics rather than safety or reliability, and how Aalo is trying to address both through factory-based manufacturing. Yasir also shares how the company built its own reactor building in 36 days, tested its full-scale reactor systems, developed scalable fuel assembly manufacturing, and partnered with Idaho National Laboratory to learn how to operate a real reactor. Finally, Yasir outlines Aalo's path from its zero-power Critical Test Reactor to Aalo-X, a full-powered reactor designed to generate electricity and power a co-located AI data center, and ultimately to the company's commercial Aalo Pod. The discussion also covers DOE demonstration pathways, future NRC licensing, the resurgence of nuclear innovation, and why Yasir believes multiple reactor technologies and companies will be needed to scale nuclear energy. Note: Aalo Atomics is an MCJ portfolio company. Episode recorded on August 6, 2026 (Published on August 18, 2026). In this episode, we cover:  (0:00) An overview of Aalo Atomics (2:00) What criticality means in a nuclear reactor (3:38) Why the July 4 deadline was set and why it mattered (7:07) The final 24 hours before Aalo reached criticality (9:24) How accurately Aalo's reactor matched its physics models (11:43) From the MARVEL microreactor to founding Aalo Atomics (13:56) Why Aalo is focused on nuclear speed and economics (17:05) Why Aalo built a zero-power critical test reactor first (19:01) Building a nuclear reactor building in 36 days (19:21) What Aalo tested beyond the reactor itself (20:53) Building fuel assemblies for the next 100 reactors (23:43) Why organizational readiness matters as much as reactor technology (24:05) Running the CTR and Aalo-X projects in parallel (24:56) Excavating through unexpectedly difficult basalt rock (26:03) The progression from CTR to Aalo-X to the Aalo Pod (29:29) Partnering with turbine suppliers and Crusoe (31:27) The timeline for powering a co-located AI data center (32:09) How DOE authorization supports first-of-a-kind reactor demonstrations (34:01) Moving from DOE demonstrations toward NRC commercial licensing (42:03) Why Aalo is betting on the next generation of sodium-cooled reactors Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at info@mcj.vc.Connect with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

Holly Budge is a global keynote speaker on risk, innovation, and human potential, operating at the intersection of conservation, science, and bold ideas. As an Everest summiteer and the first woman to skydive Everest, she now focuses less on surviving extremes and more on solving the complex conservation challenges shaping our future.  As founder of international NGO How Many Elephants and World Female Ranger Week, Holly explores how nature, technology, and innovation can work together to design smarter systems, from using bees as bio-engineers to reduce human-elephant conflict in Africa, to empowering women as front-line wildlife rangers. Her work has reached over 500 million people globally, been featured in Forbes, and praised by Sir David Attenborough. In this episode, Holly shares powerful insights from her journey between extreme adventure and global conservation work, including how her definition of risk and purpose has evolved over time. We dive into the real-world impact of wildlife conservation projects, from elephant corridors and bee-based deterrents to the rise of female ranger teams protecting some of the world's most vulnerable ecosystems. Listen to this episode to hear how adventure can become a force for global change, why women are reshaping the future of conservation, and what it takes to turn bold ideas into real-world impact at scale. ***  New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast drop every Tuesday at 7 AM (UK time)! Make sure to subscribe so you never miss the inspiring journeys and incredible stories of tough women pushing boundaries.  Do you want to support the Tough Girl Mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media in the world of adventure and physical challenges? Support via Patreon! Join me in making a difference by signing up here: www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast.  Your support makes a difference.  Thank you x *** Show notes Who is Holly Being an adventurer and passionate conservationist  Founder of How Many Elephants, Wildlife Positive Travel and World Female Ranger Week First speaking to Holly March 26th 2019 on the Tough Girl Podcast   Recap on what was discussed on that episode  Deciding to move to New Zealand in 2019 Training for the Coast to Coast Race  Learning how to kayak especially for this race  Getting over her fear of fast moving water Doing a training course and getting to a Grade 2 whitewater certification Doing the challenge solo and being supported by her mum at the checkpoints Working on her charity - How Many Elephants  How have things changed for the elephants over the years  How poaching numbers have come down  Human elephant conflict and how it has increased over the years Partnering with an NGO in Tanzania  Elephants being scared off bees and creating elephant corridors  Dr Lucy King  Why it works differently in Asia  How her definition of adventure has changed over the years Heading out with armed rangers Creating world female ranger week in 2021 and how it's gotten bigger and bigger every year Reaching over 500 million people!! The importance of women in these roles Why it matters that women are involved  The Black Mambas - the all female anti -poaching team  Women are proving to be way less corruptible than men June 23rd - 30th - world female ranger week - same week - every year How it has evolved to - Women in conservative  Amanda Dungeon - Ambassador - world female ranger week Listen to Amanda on the Tough Girl Podcast The goal of getting the untold stories out there Connecting donors and their money to the right projects  Conservation without funding is just conversation  Needing to be able to track and measure the money and the impact Making her money via speaking events at corporates and conferences  Looking at sustainable tourism - with Wildlife Positive Travel  Why every year is different Moving into a camper van and planning to drive to New Zealand How does it work with her husband? Training for the Montane Arctic Spine Race (290 miles)  Cold weather experience and training  Training with Chat GBP How to connect with Holly on social media Putting herself into more uncomfortable situations Final words of advice and wisdom for other women who want to get outside their comfort zone Think Tall - Start Small Get prepared  Win or Learn Smile through the pain A positive mindset is a resilient mindset   Social Media Holly Budge Website: www.hollybudge.com Instagram: @hollybudge LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/hollybudge Wildlife Positive Travel Website: www.wildlifepositivetravel.com Instagram: @wildlifepositivetravel How Many Elephants Website: howmanyelephants.org Instagram: @howmanyelephants World Female Ranger Week Website: www.worldfemalerangerweek.org Instagram: @worldfemalerangerweek

When you partner with angels, you are partnering with God and ALL of His Kingdom. Angels are God's helpers, and they assist you when God commands it. When He gives you an assignment, He sends His angels to help you complete that assignment. Do not worry or fear when you feel God is doing something new because He will always give you everything you need to accomplish the task He has set before you - and it starts with His angels! Even now, His angels are surrounding you - so praise the Lord, for He is good! Amen! Resources: https://www.learnreligions.com/what-does-the-bible-say-about-angels-701965 https://elijahlist.com/words/display_word.html?ID=33654 https://laurapotter.us/lavish-love/ https://elijahlist.com/words/display_word.html?ID=33871 https://elijahlist.com/words/display_word.html?ID=33985 https://kathyzacca.com/2026/08/14/partnering-with-angels/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Add an annual fundraiser centered around garlic farmers and garlic-infused foods to an already full schedule of 8 weekly farmers markets, and you can see how operations director Kawai Bitto's job stinks. It's just a play on words, of course, one that North Union Farmers Market uses to promote Cleveland's 16-year old (and counting) Garlic Festival. Join us as Kawai tells us the story of the festival and the many ways that North Union celebrates and supports local farmers. We'll talk about:  Using an annual event to support year-round market operations Maintaining a strict producer-only policy as a mission How North Union Farmers Market certifies its producers Partnering with local organizations to incubate new farmers How garlic ice cream, popsicles and soap attract raving fans 

The Operational Blueprint for High-Yield Community Fitness: Efficient Systems, High-Touch Coaching, and Authentic Brand Growth with Dan KachtikIn a recent episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur Podcast, host Josh Elledge sat down with Dan Kachtik, Owner, Programmer, and Coach/Trainer at King William District CrossFit, to examine how local service businesses and fitness operators can build resilient, high-retention communities without sacrificing operational efficiency. Dan, a veteran fitness programmer and gym owner based in San Antonio, Texas, details how busy professionals and entrepreneurs can achieve peak physical condition with concise, highly structured training protocols. This conversation delivers an intentional blueprint for gym owners, fitness enthusiasts, and business leaders who want to leverage personalized coaching, implement high-touch nutrition systems, foster genuine community accountability, and utilize authentic media strategies to scale local brand authority.The Functional Fitness Engine: Streamlining Time-Efficient Workouts, High-Touch Nutrition, and Local Brand MarketingThe primary operational constraint preventing busy executives and founders from maintaining long-term physical health is a lack of time-efficient, structured workout systems that fit seamlessly into demanding professional schedules. Dan Kachtik explains that high-volume, multi-hour gym routines are inherently unsustainable for time-poor professionals, whereas constantly varied functional training delivers maximum physiological results in just three to four hours per week. By combining strength, gymnastics, and cardiovascular conditioning into concise, one-hour coached sessions, members achieve comprehensive physical fitness while mitigating burnout. Partnering this physical training with hands-on, expert coaching ensures that movements are modified safely for individual needs and past injuries, protecting long-term physical health and driving consistent member retention.Extending member results beyond physical gym walls requires an intentional shift toward high-touch digital nutrition support and flexible remote programming. Traditional, static meal plans routinely fail because they lack real-time accountability and fail to adapt to changing executive lifestyles or biological aging. By utilizing modern messaging channels to provide daily, real-time nutrition check-ins and developing custom remote programming tailored to available travel equipment, fitness operators can deliver personalized value anywhere in the world. This hybrid service model expands the business's market reach, ensuring clients maintain dietary discipline and training momentum even when traveling for high-stakes business operations.Furthermore, building long-term local market dominance demands that business owners replace expensive, impersonal digital advertising campaigns with authentic, story-driven media guesting. Appearing as a guest on local and niche podcasts allows gym owners and service providers to share real-world expertise, build immediate trust, and connect directly with high-value target audiences. While artificial intelligence and automated software can streamline administrative scheduling and backend communications, human accountability remains the non-negotiable core of client success and community building. When personalized coaching, daily high-touch nutrition support, inclusive community culture, and authentic podcast media strategies are synthesized into a single operational framework, business leaders eliminate customer acquisition friction, elevate member lifetime value, and predictably expand enterprise valuation.About Dan KachtikDan Kachtik is the Owner, Programmer, and Coach/Trainer at King William District CrossFit, a prominent fitness programmer, and an expert in functional strength and conditioning. Drawing from years of hands-on experience coaching busy professionals, business owners, and athletes in San Antonio, Texas, Dan specializes in building inclusive, high-retention fitness communities. He is a recognized health and business strategist focused on helping individuals optimize physical performance through efficient training, high-touch nutrition coaching, and authentic brand storytelling.About King William District CrossFitKing William District CrossFit is an elite functional fitness gym and health coaching facility engineered to deliver efficient, safe, and community-driven physical conditioning. The facility specializes in providing hands-on group CrossFit coaching, personalized injury-modification programming, high-touch daily nutrition counseling, and remote online fitness solutions. Through an inclusive environment and tailored fitness systems, King William District CrossFit enables busy professionals, parents, and entrepreneurs to optimize their health, build resilience, and achieve sustainable long-term fitness.Links Mentioned in This EpisodeKing William District CrossFit Official Website: kingwilliamdistrictcrossfit.comDan Kachtik on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dan-kachtikKey Episode HighlightsThe Time-Efficient Fitness Model: Achieving peak physical health with three to four hours of varied, functional training per week tailored for busy professionals.Injury-Free Adaptive Coaching: Modifying technical movements and scaling workout intensity to accommodate past injuries and ensure long-term physical safety.High-Touch Daily Nutrition Accountability: Utilizing real-time messaging and daily check-ins to help clients make sustainable dietary choices.Inclusive Community Retention Mechanics: Fostering member accountability and belonging to build a resilient, high-retention local business ecosystem.Organic Local Brand Building via Podcasting: Leveraging podcast guest appearances to share authentic stories, build authority, and attract local clients without heavy ad spend.ConclusionThe conversation with Dan Kachtik reinforces that scaling a successful fitness facility or personal health routine requires an intentional balance of efficient programming, high-touch accountability, and authentic human connection. By standardizing safety-first coaching protocols, offering flexible remote support, and engaging local audiences through genuine media channels, business leaders can transform an ordinary service business into a highly structured, self-sustaining community engine.More from The Thoughtful Entrepreneur

Jeannette addresses a topic few leaders speak about openly: the intense isolation and weight of carrying top-level responsibility. Drawing from over 30 years of experience running global businesses, she breaks down why executive loneliness happens, the dangerous path to physical burnout when vulnerability is suppressed, and why relying solely on internal teams for support can blur crucial boundaries. Janette offers actionable wisdom on reframing isolation as a common leadership phase rather than a personal failing, illustrating how intentional, one-to-one mentorship provides the confidential space required to navigate high-stakes decisions effectively You'll Learn Why: Executive isolation naturally increases as your peer group shrinks, often trapping leaders in silence due to ego or the urge to protect their teams. Suppressing vulnerability to project constant strength can lead to severe physical burnout, impaired judgment, and strained personal relationships. Relying too heavily on your internal team for emotional support blurs crucial organizational boundaries and dilutes role clarity. Partnering with a dedicated one-to-one mentor provides the confidential, experienced environment needed to process tough choices and sustain long-term success. Whether you're a founder, CEO, small business owner, entrepreneur, startup leader or executive, these lessons will help you make smarter hiring decisions and build a stronger, more successful business.

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The Edge of Risk Podcast by IRMI welcomes Joe Reynolds, executive vice president at RT Specialty, to discuss a framework for consideration regarding professional liability when contractors are collaborating with design professionals on design-build projects. Originally presented as a Snap Talk at the 2025 IRMI Construction Risk Conference, Joe highlights the importance of implementing appropriate contractual and coverage requirements while considering market availability in such negotiations. Joe discusses adequacy of limits requirements, limitations of liability provisions, and waivers of consequential damages, among other negotiated terms.

With so many factors that lead to multidimensional poverty, what does it look like to scale family flourishing around the world? It's a core question to all of human society. In this episode, Brandon Stiver interviews Jessica Ray who oversees International Programs for the Global Orphan Project to talk commerce, tech and family strengthening. Together they explore the complex issues of global fashion supply chains, fair trade practices, and the Strong Family program and tech that is supporting communities throughout the world. Subscribe to Our New YouTube Channel Podcast Sponsors Are you ready to take your impact to the next level? Then join this year's OneAccord conference October 13th-15th in Washington, D.C.! Use Code "Global" for Discount Register for OneAccord 2026 The MA in Global Development and Justice at Multnomah Seminary (part of Jessup University) is a fully online, accredited graduate program designed for practitioners and advocates seeking meaningful, sustainable change in today's world. Learn More About MAGDJ Resources and Links From The Show Strong Family Online GOEX Apparel Strong Family White Paper Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger Video Conversation Notes (AI Generated) 02:12 Jessica Ray's Journey into International Work and Fair Trade 04:20 The Impact of Consumerism on Global Fashion Supply Chains 08:29 The Rise of Fast Fashion and Its Global Effects 12:20 Fair Trade Practices and Ethical Supply Chains 16:11 The Complexities of Global Textile Supply Chains 21:10 Creating a Culture of Fair Trade and Ethical Fashion 26:14 Family Strengthening and Orphan Prevention Strategies 31:12 The Strong Family Model and Community Impact 35:58 Scaling Solutions and Partnering with Churches 42:03 Technology and Data in Family and Community Programs 46:59 Research and Evidence Supporting Family Strengthening 51:18 Final Thoughts and Call to Action Theme music Kirk Osamayo. Free Music Archive, CC BY License

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Hart Turner joins us to share how he went from a career in Los Angeles to building a Chicago multifamily portfolio through house hacking and partnerships! Hart dives into how he got started investing and how house hacking allowed him to get in the game! He shares real numbers behind his deals, discusses navigating financing challenges, and reflects on costly mistakes that shaped his investing approach. Hart dives deep into his most recent acquisition in Humboldt Park and shares lessons learned on inspection issues, negotiation, and leveraging seller credits. He closes by sharing his outlook on continuing to grow a sustainable Chicago real estate portfolio while avoiding the pitfalls many new investors face! If you enjoy today's episode, please leave us a review and share with someone who may also find value in this content! ============= Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Properties for Sale on the North Side?  We want to buy them. Email: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Have a vacancy? We can place your next tenant and give you back 30-40 hours of your time. Learn more: GCRealtyInc.com/tenant-placement Has Property Mgmt become an opportunity cost for you? Let us lower your risk and give you your time back to grow. Learn more: GCRealtyinc.com ============= Guest: Hart Turner, Hotspot Rentals Link: Hart's TikTok Link: Hart's Instagram Link: Real Life Investing Podcast Link: Chicago Multifamily Club Meetup Link: I Will Teach You To Be Rich (Book Recommendation) Link: BPCON 2026 Guest Questions:  02:43 Housing Provider Tip - Avoid fraudulent  tenants by leveraging screen tools! 04:48 Intro to our guest, Hart Turner! 10:16 Jumping into leasing and investing. 22:10 Screening properties as a new investor! 28:44 Overcoming hurdles on a first house hack. 38:33 Partnering on a DSCR loan to acquire a second building! 49:54 4-Unit house hack with 5% down! 70:36 Hart's strategy to continue scaling. 80:06 What is your competitive advantage? 80:37 One piece of advice for new investors. 81:03 What do you do for fun? 81:15 Good book, podcast, or self development activity that you would recommend?  82:14 Local Network Recommendation?  83:23 How can the listeners learn more about you and provide value to you? ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2026.

What does it take to leave a stable career, build a real estate portfolio, and create a personal brand that generates consistent opportunities?In this episode of the Builders of Authority Podcast, Adam McChesney sits down with Matt Kresko to discuss his journey from recruiting and talent acquisition to becoming a full-time real estate investor and capital raiser.Matt shares how he started with house hacking, grew to 25 rental units, managed multiple flips, and navigated seven months without a paycheck after interest rates shifted and a business partnership ended.In this conversation, Adam and Matt discuss:• Transitioning from a W2 career into real estate• Building relationships without immediately pitching• Using consistent content to generate referrals and partnerships• Growing a rental portfolio and managing flips• Creating authentic content from real experiences• Partnering with contractors to avoid construction bottlenecks• Matt's goal of completing more than 100 deals per year

Aidan Dewar, co-founder/CEO of Nourish, walks through how the dietitian-led metabolic care company has evolved from a pure lifestyle-change complement to GLP-1s into a full prescribing platform, and why timing that shift right took four years of deliberate positioning. The conversation covers Nourish's differentiation thesis (scale, product, distribution, and above all execution), how the company built its AI stack from administrative automation to a full patient-facing AI health assistant and provider copilot, and Aidan's view on where AI does and doesn't replace clinicians. It closes with reflections on policy (incentive design, food-as-medicine momentum, MAHA), hiring in the AI era, and candid founder lessons.   (0:00) Intro (0:42) Nourish Today Explained (2:12) Big Vision and Root Problems (3:31) GLP-1 Prescribing Strategy (5:47) How Nourish Wins (9:11) Reimagining Virtual Primary Care (10:56) Building In-House vs Partnering (12:18) AI for Providers and Patients (15:36) Meal Logging and Model Limits (16:30) Future of AI-Led Care (20:05) Food Partnerships and Coverage (22:44) Policy Momentum and MAHA (24:06) Dietitian Supply and Training (25:54) Running a Company with AI (28:07) Hiring for AI Proficiency (29:49) Quickfire   Out-Of-Pocket: https://www.outofpocket.health/

Sam and Joe discuss Microsoft's plan to retire Microsoft-provided SMS and voice calls for MFA, with key dates of Sept 1, 2026 (users on SMS/voice are automatically enabled for passkeys and nudged to register) and Feb 1, 2027 (blocking enforcement for users whose only MFA is SMS/voice, no opt-out), noting paid/customer-managed telecom options and the need to warn clients, address legacy per-user MFA vs conditional access, and handle shared accounts via shared mailboxes or passkey-sharing tools. Sam recounts a prolonged Salesforce SSO/MFA issue worsened by poor vendor documentation and misleading AI guidance, ultimately tied to a Microsoft KB update. They then cover partnering with Fuji for client SOC 2 compliance support, emphasizing evidence, audits, costs, and ongoing maintenance, plus how cyber-insurance questionnaires drive security improvements. The episode also touches on residential support cases, Vision Pro support challenges with DRM blocking screen mirroring, and show wrap-up.   00:00 Show Kickoff 00:17 Microsoft MFA SMS Retirement 00:44 Key Dates and User Impact 03:28 Authenticator Backups and PSAs 04:40 Legacy MFA Cleanup Challenges 07:36 Conditional Access Licensing Risks 10:12 Shared Accounts and Passkeys 12:21 Salesforce MFA SSO Headaches 13:25 AI Missteps and Vendor Docs 17:50 SOC 2 Help from Fuji 21:23 SOC 2 Costs and Maintenance 22:49 Easy Buttons and Real Audits 26:27 Cyber Insurance Questionnaires 27:53 Partnering for Expertise 29:07 Cyber Insurance Foot in Door 30:31 Apple Store Referral Win 31:01 Lightroom Migration Pitfalls 34:31 Blocked Contacts Mystery 38:04 Email Search and User Training 40:02 Supporting Vision Pro Clients 47:28 Amazon Returns and Exceptions 50:24 Wrap Up and Callouts

Janice Rosser Allen is CEO and President of International Cooperating Ministries (ICM), the global ministry founded by her father, Dois Rosser, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. She has served on ICM's Board of Directors since 1986 and has led the organization as CEO since 2008. A graduate of the University of Virginia and Duke University, Janice worked in clinical and academic oncology nursing before God called her into full-time ministry with ICM. Widowed at 51, she is an ordained elder, author of God in the Crossroads, and she's passionate about empowering indigenous Christian leaders worldwide.00:00 — Introduction: How ICM Is Growing the Global Church06:07 — Albert Schweitzer's Missionary Legacy and Radical Faith08:09 — Indigenous Missions: Why Local Church Leaders Matter11:46 — Cooperating with local, indigenous leadership in missions16:12 — How Technology Is Transforming Christian Missions18:07 — How Mission Organizations Vet Trusted Partners22:07 — What the Global Church Can Teach Western Christians29:37 — Powerful Mission Stories from Vietnam and Rwanda34:31 — American Christianity vs. the Global Church41:41 — Church Growth in Iran, Nepal, and Other Restricted Nations45:54 — Why Christianity Is Growing in Thailand47:03 — Prosperity Gospel and Persecution: Challenges Facing the Global Church50:08 — Building local churches with local workers and materials51:20 — Are Short-Term Mission Trips Helping or Hurting?56:56 — How You Can Support Indigenous MissionsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Federal agencies lease office and program space through contracts that can run four to ten years, and a bidder does not need to own or manage any property to win one. Eric Coffie coaches a live caller through the exact structure: partner with a commercial real estate broker to source the building, then bid the government a marked-up lease rate and keep the difference as your fee. What you'll learn in this episode: - Why a federal building lease contract does not require you to own or manage property - The difference between a residential broker and a commercial real estate broker, and why it matters for this bid type - How a markup on the lease rate becomes your profit on the deal - Why calling the contracting officer directly can save you from bidding on a recompete that never leaves its current building - The one form most solicitations require to prove you have a relationship with the building owner before you submit Chapters: 0:00 - Why finding contracts beats winning them 0:48 - Caller question, bidding armed forces career center leases 1:37 - Partnering with a commercial real estate broker 3:02 - Where your fee actually comes from 5:04 - Confirming the relationship with the building owner 6:51 - Why action beats research paralysis 7:02 - Reaching out to the contracting officer first 9:02 - Closing, Federal Help Center community Mindy gives you the federal opportunities, agency signals, recompete intel, and pursuit briefs that tell you not just what contracts exist, but which ones to chase and how to win them. Sign up for free Daily Alerts and get opportunities delivered to your inbox before the day starts.

#1012 Stuck trying to find your first (or next) AI client with zero budget and zero followers? In this episode, AI expert Corey Ganim joins the Millionaire University podcast to break down two powerful, no-cost client acquisition strategies: hosting a free local "AI for Business" meetup and old-school door-knocking local service businesses. Corey shares the exact framework he's using to build his own meetup in Charlotte — from securing a venue to leveraging Facebook groups and co-host partnerships — plus real stories from listeners who landed paying clients just by walking into businesses and offering a free AI assessment. This is part 1 of a 2-part episode, so stay tuned for part 2, where Corey dives into five more $0 strategies for finding clients! What we discuss with Corey: + Hosting a free "AI for Business" meetup + Positioning the event for non-technical business owners + Bartering with co-working spaces for venue space + Structuring the meetup: networking, demo, networking, CTA + Using a free 15-minute AI assessment as a lead magnet + Promoting through local Facebook business groups + Partnering with group admins as co-hosts + Door-knocking local service businesses + Targeting higher-ticket businesses (roofers, dentists, cleaners) + Real client-conversion stories from listeners Thank you, Corey! Check out Part 2 of this episode. Check out Corey Ganim at ⁠CoreyGanim.com⁠. Check out Return My Time at ⁠⁠ReturnMyTime.com⁠⁠. Listen to ⁠⁠The Build With AI Podcast⁠⁠. Contact Corey at corey@returnmytime.com. Watch the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠video podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of this episode! To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1013 Ready to turn your LinkedIn connections and text messages into paying AI clients? In this part 2 of our 2-part episode, Corey Ganim returns to the Millionaire University podcast with five more zero-cost strategies for landing AI clients — from human-first LinkedIn outreach and free mini-assessments for people you already know, to strategic partnerships with agencies, accountants, and realtors, hosting AI office hours at local co-working spaces, and the simple discipline of "posting your wins" to build authority over time. Corey breaks down the exact numbers behind his outreach game (how many DMs turn into clients), shares a real success story from a listener who booked two warm leads at a co-working space office hour, and explains why partnering with people who already have your ideal clients is one of the most underrated growth hacks out there. If you missed part 1, go back and check out Corey's meetup and door-knocking strategies before diving into this one! What we discuss with Corey: + Human-first LinkedIn outreach, no automation + Targeting local business owners (10–50 employees) + Connection requests before pitching + Leading with curiosity, not a sales pitch + Free mini-AI-assessments as a lead magnet + Upselling to the $999 assessment and $2K/month retainer + Partnering with agencies, accountants, realtors + Hosting AI office hours at co-working spaces + Using gift cards to drive event turnout + Posting your wins to build authority Thank you, Corey! Check out Part 1 of this episode. Check out Corey Ganim at ⁠⁠CoreyGanim.com⁠⁠. Check out Return My Time at ⁠⁠⁠ReturnMyTime.com⁠⁠⁠. Listen to ⁠⁠⁠The Build With AI Podcast⁠⁠⁠. Contact Corey at corey@returnmytime.com. Watch the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠video podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of this episode! To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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