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Send us Fan MailFrom being told he would fail without college to welding pure gold for GE Aerospace and running a nation-wide fabrication business, Josh Wolfe's story is a masterclass in blue-collar grit.  In this episode of the Welding Business Owners Podcast, Josh Wolfe (host of the Speaking of Skilled Trades podcast) sits down with Kevin to share his journey from an ADD high schooler struggling to fit into standard classrooms to building a successful career in high-stakes TIG welding and metal fabrication.  We dive deep into taking pay cuts to chase experience, surviving the absolute rock-bottom moments of business ownership, passing the trade down to his three kids, and a candid, unfiltered discussion on how AI, automation, and robotics are coming for small-town fab shops.  If you are a welder, fabricator, trade student, or blue-collar business owner looking to scale, this conversation is packed with real-world advice you can't afford to miss.  

New data shows that fear of losing a steady paycheck looms large in the minds of many in the workforce—so much so that they're willing to make some sacrifices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gaydos and Gayle Bass explain why in a new survey, 54 percent of workers say they'd accept a pay cut just to keep working, according to Monster's 2026 Job Security Report.

S19EP4: The Invisible Pay Cut : Why Your Salary is ShrinkingMark finally made his first £60 profit, only to watch it get swallowed by a water bill and an electricity standing charge. He feels like he's failing, but Zulfiqar Ali says this is the "triggering moment" where most people quit and they shouldn't.In this episode, we dive into the "Invisible Pay Cut." Zulf explains how inflation and utilities often move at 8 - 10% while wages stagnate at 3%. Learn "Director's Math," how to use the "Inflation Shield" when pricing your services, and why being a "Price Maker" is the only way to survive the 2026 economy.Timestamps:0:01 - Mark's Frantic Voice Note1:37 - The 2016 Audit: Powerlessness vs. Planning3:23 - Why Employees are "Price Takers"4:46 - The Data: Ofwat and ONS Inflation Realities6:09 - 3 Strategies to Fight Back9:56 - Turning "The Rot" into a SprintStop being a victim of the mail. Resources and show notes at zulftalks.com/s19.#Inflation #ZulfTalks #UKFinance #SelfEmployed #CostOfLiving #UtilityBills #BusinessStrategy #SideHustle

LeBron James on Friday signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers to extend his historically long NBA career, a sizable pay cut for James, whose earnings and investments on and off the court have cemented his billionaire status for years. James signed an $8 million deal with a player option, allowing him to extend his contract for an additional season at a set salary or become an unrestricted free agent, NBA insider Shams Charania reported, marking a 92% pay cut from his $52.6 million salary the previous season. Forbes named James—whose net worth is valued at $1.4 billion as of Friday—a billionaire in 2022, making him the first athlete to reach billionaire status while still active in their sport, and he is one of four active billionaire athletes, joining Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Tiger Woods. By Ty Roush, Forbes Staff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LeBron James Agrees to 76ers Contract After Leaving Lakers, Full Details on Pay Cut Revealed by Jaggy Sports

Shannon Sharpe, Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson, and Joe "King Iso" Johnson react to some of the wildest NBA trade scenarios imaginable on Nightcap! The crew react to Ja Morant landing with the Portland Trail Blazers, and Giannis Antetokounmpo being traded to the Miami Heat. Plus, they discuss Victor Wembanyama reportedly taking a pay cut during the offseason and break down which blockbuster moves could actually reshape the NBA. Subscribe to Nightcap presented by PrizePicks so you don’t miss out on any new drops! Download the PrizePicks app today and use code SHANNON to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/NI... 0:00 - Ja Morant traded to Blazers 25:02 - Giannis traded to Heat 43:19- Wemby takes offseason pay cut (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shannon Sharpe, Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson, and Joe "King Iso" Johnson bring you the Best of NBA on Nightcap! The crew reacts to another action-packed week around the NBA, including Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro reportedly getting into a fight in Las Vegas, Victor Wembanyama taking a massive pay cut in his Spurs extension, and Draymond Green calling out Udonis Haslem Subscribe to Nightcap presented by PrizePicks so you don’t miss out on any new drops! Download the PrizePicks app today and use code SHANNON to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/NI... 0:00 - Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro fight in Vegas21:45 - Wemby takes massive pay cut in Spurs extension48:29 - Draymond Green calls out Udonis Haslem (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Byron Scott Says The Media Is Lying About Teams Wanting LeBron James, Shannon Sharpe Attacks Victor Wembanyama's $51M Pay Cut To Chase Titles, ESPN Is Furious Wembanyama Is Ending LeBron James' Player Empowerment Era, Perkins Exposes LeBron James Ready to transform your customer support? Go to decagon.ai/DREAMERSPRO to get a personalized demo and see what Decagon can do for your team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we're getting into the messy reality of mortgage overpayments, emergency funds, and whether a dream job is worth a £20k pay cut

State Farm recently made headlines by flying thousands of its agents to Las Vegas for what turned out to be a dramatic announcement. Behind the Pink concert and Jimmy Fallon selfies, CEO quietly told 19,000 agents he was tearing up their contracts. Anyone staying past 2027 would face lower commissions, lost deferred compensation, and eliminated health benefits. The move signals a massive shift in how one of America’s most storied insurance companies sees its future, and it raises serious questions about what happens when a legacy distribution model collides head-on with a technology-driven competitor. This is just one of the topics that Pirates Christopher Lochhead, Eddie Yoon and Bri Clark discuss on this episode of Pirate Street Journal. Each week, the Category Pirates pick three headlines worth paying attention to and break down the category underneath. You're listening to Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different. We are the real dialogue podcast for people with a different mind. So get your mind in a different place, and hey ho, let's go.   State Farm Built an Empire on Agents, Now It’s Cutting Them State Farm is a 104-year-old company built by one Illinois farmer and a network that grew to serve towns too small for anyone else to bother with. That agent network was the moat, the community trust, and the competitive advantage all rolled into one. For decades, agents generated millions in gross revenue through a subscription-like model where selling a homeowner’s policy meant locking in years of recurring premiums. This year, Progressive took the personal auto crown that State Farm had held since World War Two. Progressive sells more than half its auto policies direct, with no agent, powered by AI. State Farm’s response was to bolt an AI initiative onto the same announcement that gutted its agent program, which is a move that many see as too little, too late.   The Real Opportunity State Farm Is Missing Not all agents are created equal, and this is where State Farm’s leadership may be making its biggest error. There are proactive agents who see disruption as opportunity and reactive ones who are already a cost liability. The CEO’s sweeping contract changes treat both groups the same, when the smarter play would be identifying and doubling down on the proactive agents who are the true super consumers of the agent ecosystem. The same logic applies to policy holders. Insurance is a category that can be Money-balled. Some consumers genuinely love insurance, actively seek coverage, and represent enormous lifetime value. Cutting costs to chase switchers who only care about price is a race to the bottom. State Farm should instead be finding ways to use AI to make its best agents more effective and its best customers more loyal, not abandoning the human relationships that made it dominant in the first place.   The Jevons Paradox and What It Means for State Farm A critical lesson from the technology world applies directly to what State Farm is navigating. When AI began generating code, experts predicted the end of software engineering jobs. New data from Signal Fire, which tracked millions of employees across 80 million companies, shows engineers now represent 55% of all new hires at the biggest tech companies, up from 46% in 2019. AI did not kill the job. It made people who do the job more valuable. The same principle could apply to insurance agents. AI handling the routine, administrative, and analytical parts of an agent’s work should free those agents to do what humans do best, which is build trust. Humans love humans, and in a category as personal as insurance, that truth matters enormously. State Farm’s leadership would be wise to remember that the agent on Main Street is not just a cost line. That agent is often the only reason a customer stayed loyal through decades of competing offers. To hear about the other topics in this week’s The Pirate Street Journal, download and listen to this episode. You can also read more Pirate Street Journal entries in the Category Pirates newsletter.   We hope you enjoyed this episode of Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different™! Christopher loves hearing from his listeners. Feel free to email him, connect on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, and subscribe on Apple Podcast / Spotify!

Jonathan Peterlin and Spencer German analyze the betting odds shifting in favor of the Golden State Warriors as LeBron James prepares to leave the Lakers. They discuss reports of James Harden taking a pay cut to facilitate a Cleveland return and evaluate Kendrick Perkins' take on the Warriors becoming title contenders. Callers weigh in on the "storybook ending" for LeBron in Cleveland versus the competitive landscape of the Eastern and Western Conferences. 01:09 - LeBron James Betting Odds 04:43 - James Harden Pay Cut 07:48 - Conference Competition Debate 11:07 - Kendrick Perkins Title Take 14:22 - Storybook Ending Sales Pitch

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty sits down with Chris Hamilton, a former corporate finance professional turned health insurance consultant who walked away from a comfortable six-figure career to fight for something he actually believed in. Chris is the founder of a consulting practice that helps companies manage the rising cost of health insurance, protect their employees, and build better plans outside the traditional system. He's been doing it for ten years, and what started as one client has grown into one of the fastest-moving segments of the health insurance marketplace. Chris grew up as a multi-sport athlete in a small town outside of Southwest Houston, and he'll tell you that background shaped everything. Competition, adversity, getting knocked down and getting back up. Those aren't just sports lessons. They're the same things that carried him through a decade of building something that most people in his industry didn't think was worth the extra work. The story that really sets the tone for this conversation happened early in his career. He was thirty days into the job, had just renewed his first client, and his friends were congratulating him on already getting a raise because the premium went up and his commission went with it. Then a single mom of three walked up to him with tears in her eyes. One of her kids needed a procedure and she couldn't afford the deductible. Chris walked straight into the owner's office after that meeting and told him how he was getting paid. Then he changed it. That moment is where everything started. Ty and Chris get into the real mechanics of why health insurance is broken, why it functions more like an oligopoly than a competitive market, and why the people who created the problem are not the ones who are going to fix it. Chris uses a car insurance analogy that makes the whole thing click: imagine if your auto policy covered oil changes and tire rotations for a $25 copay. That's essentially what's happened with health insurance, and it's a big reason costs keep climbing. They also talk about what it actually takes to build a team worth having. Chris is clear that the best hire he's ever made didn't have the most impressive resume. What he looks for is someone who's a little fired up about how broken the system is. Someone who sees the smoke and wants to be part of putting out the fire. You can teach the technical stuff. You can't teach the want-to. Chris opens up about the sacrifice most people never see: taking an 80% pay cut, giving up the club membership and the perks, and betting on himself in a space where almost nobody was doing what he was trying to do. He's honest that it wasn't glamorous and that people who see him now assume it just happened. It didn't. Two people shaped who he became. His dad, an engineer and a man of his word, gave him his foundation. A C-level mentor he met in finance gave him the real business education that no MBA program ever did. He credits both of them with building the floor he's been standing on ever since. His advice for anyone trying to level up is straightforward: stay a student, surround yourself with people who are smarter than you, and find a peer group. Not just people inside your industry, but people outside it too. Sometimes the best answer to a problem comes from someone who has zero context and no assumptions about how things are supposed to work. The only legacy Chris cares about is what his kids think of him. That's it. Everything else is noise.  

Extending KAT is Tommy's top Knicks priority this offseason and believes the star would be wise to follow Jalen Brunson's lead and take a pay cut.

On today's episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck start the podcast by getting into Colorado's own Wyndham Clark's second U.S. Open victory. The guys also debate whether Nikola Jokić should consider taking a pay cut, similar to what Jalen Brunson did with the Knicks. Should Bo Nix also consider a pay cut? Troy wrote a column on Nix not caring what others think, so the guys discuss and unpack it. Catch another episode of Hot Takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nature is healing. And by nature, we mean New York. The Knicks secured their first NBA championship in more than half a century, marking the city's fourth major sports title since 2023. Offball writer and Flagrant Magazine co-founder, Ashtyn Butuso, joins Blake to chat about witnessing the magic firsthand in Manhattan. Plus, some of our favorite post-game content from players.  In this episode, we also cover: The Carolina Hurricanes winning the Stanley Cup over the Vegas Golden Knights The great Nike vs. Adidas debate – and which team we're on When we can expect Serena and Venus Williams to make their doubles return How Vozinha, a 40-year-old goalie, and Pico Lopes smashed on defense in Cabo Verde's match against Spain Why everyone's obsessed with Japanese fans at the World Cup  Send Its + bonus links: Nike football ad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyZ1WIua_1s  Adidas commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJJY53qhJe0 Toy Story challenge: https://www.instagram.com/p/DZf5mYRTS0a/  Brooklyn Beckham gets in on the joke: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZnNFoEuZzw/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==  Taylor feeds Travis, airplane style: https://youtube.com/shorts/j6ZJv-avKk4?si=3B1VS_zdo6oPJBMc  Follow Ashtyn: @ashtynbutuso Follow/subscribe to Offball: @offball, @offballfc, @celebrityrow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If Adam Silver doesn't come down hard on the Clippers for their alleged cap circumvention, pay days may become a mainstay in NBA economics. The guys discuss this and the notion of what fans and athletes owe each other (with Tom Brady as the example).

Anthony and Harrison begin their discussion on pay cuts by outlining the various ways this is different now than it was under previous CBAs and economic situations.

They debate whether Donovan Mitchell should take a significant pay cut to improve the Cavaliers' roster flexibility, similar to Jalen Brunson's recent move with the Knicks. The conversation also covers the viral fascination Europeans have with American superstores like Costco and Walmart, alongside the U.S. Men's National Team's success on the soccer pitch. 01:34 - Mitchell Pay Cut Debate 07:33 - Cavs Championship Ceiling 14:11 - USMNT World Cup Success 17:06 - Foreigners Visit American Costco 21:40 - US Abundance vs Europe 27:54 - Texas Travel and Buc-ee's 31:42 - Soccer Growth in America 36:33 - Mike Brown NBA Title

Ken and Lima make the uncomfortable ask: should Donovan Mitchell take a Jalen Brunson-style discount to help Cleveland build a championship roster. They break down the brutal math of the second apron and why the Cavs keep hitting a ceiling despite being one of the East's best teams. The guys debate whether chasing LeBron or Giannis is realistic or if Cleveland needs a different path to finally break through.

Ken and Lima get the hard numbers from a cap expert and discover that a Donovan Mitchell discount is actually impossible under the current CBA, shifting the conversation to what Cleveland can realistically do this offseason. Ken pushes back on the idea that missing out on LeBron or Giannis means the season is doomed, but admits the Cavs need more than just running it back. The guys land on a tough truth: the wing problem is real, the cap is brutal, and Colby Altman's optimistic press conference answer doesn't quite add up.

Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin explore Donovan Mitchell's future with the Cleveland Cavaliers, debating whether he will sign an extension or if a trade remains a viable option. The conversation highlights Chris Fedor's reporting on Mitchell's financial incentives to wait and compares his leadership approach to Jalen Brunson's team-friendly contract. 01:00 - Mitchell Trade Scenarios 06:19 - Mitchell Extension Decision 10:01 - The Jalen Brunson Blueprint

0:00 - Jalen Bruson took a $100 million dollar pay cut a few years ago so the Knicks had more money to sign good depth pieces. ONE HUNDRED MILLION DOLLARS. Well, his gamble paid off. His wallet's a little lighter, but he's forever a legend in New York City. 16:21 - To run it back or not to run it back? That is the question. Should the Golden Knights run it back with Torts as their head coach? The Avs are essentially running it back with the same team, Bedsie included. Look at how long Carolina stuck with Rod Brind'Amour! But what about the Nuggets. If they literally can't afford to run it back, what should they do with the roster?32:58 - People from every corner of the globe are flocking to the US for the World Cup. And these Europeans are having their eyes opened to the glorious world of things like Buc-ee's, Cracker Barrel, and Taco Bell. It's been so fun seeing all these tourists on social media documenting the gems they've found in America. 

Jeff Duncan, a columnist for The Times-Picayune, joined Sports Talk. Duncan reported on the Saints' recent OTA practice session, highlighting Alvin Kamara's return to New Orleans, the Saints' foundational 2025 draft class, and the question marks surrounding rookie WR Jordyn Tyson. Duncan also previewed Lane Kiffin's first year at LSU.

LeBron James continues to dominate headlines as free agency looms, but one thing is clear: he’s not taking a major pay cut to make a move, despite rumors about a possible return to Cleveland or shifting teams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rickey Smiley Morning Show kicks things off with laughs, hot takes, and major headlines—from music history to messy breakups. Drake is making chart history after his latest single hit No. 1, giving him 14 career chart-toppers and officially surpassing Michael Jackson’s record for the most No. 1 hits by a solo male artist. At the same time, GloRilla is speaking out about the constant rumors surrounding her personal life, shutting down claims that she’s not supporting her family and calling out the online misinformation that comes with fame. Meanwhile, the relationship drama is real as Klay Thompson reportedly wants another shot at Megan Thee Stallion after their split, which Megan previously confirmed was due to trust issues and alleged infidelity—making it clear she’s choosing peace over problems. Over in sports, LeBron James continues to dominate headlines as free agency looms, but one thing is clear: he’s not taking a major pay cut to make a move, despite rumors about a possible return to Cleveland or shifting teams. Plus, the show delivers its usual mix of humor, cultural commentary, viral stories, and unfiltered opinions that keep listeners tapped in from start to finish. Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cleveland Cavaliers were swept by the New York Knicks...in the Eastern Conference Finals. With the Cavs desperate for leadership...the city of Cleveland is clamoring for LeBron James to rescue the franchise. Unfortunately for Cavs fans...LeBron James is refusing to take a pay cut to return to Cleveland. We discuss LeBron James rejecting a pay cut to return to Cleveland. We question the greed of LeBron James...and highlight how legendary athletes have accepted less money to win championships. We also explain why LeBron James returning to Cleveland...could help remove some of the stain from his legacy. USE PROMO CODE BTL25 TO SAVE 25% WITH SUGAR MOUNTAIN TRADING: https://sugarmountaintrading.com

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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What would Kaz's version of a "John Cena Classic" look like?David and Kaz kick off the show comparing Kaz's New York Knicks to Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns before recapping everything that happened at Backlash this past weekend. They get into: Whether Backlash was partly the WrestleMania show WWE's writing team actually wanted to put together Is the Seth Rollins-Bron Breakker feud over? Why this Trick Williams-Sami Zayn match was better than their WrestleMania match (and take a slight detour into Zayn and other WWE superstars' reported pay cuts) Asuka's potential retirement Danhausen's mainstream appeal How strong Jacob Fatu came out of the main event Whose stock rose most after the PLE? They close out the show talking Darby Allin's successful AEW World Championship defense over PAC at Fairway to Hell, as well as Jack Perry's pending free agency and if he could potentially be WWE-bound. Subscribe to the⁠⁠ Ringer Wrestling YouTube channel!⁠ Be sure to follow us on⁠ BlueSky⁠,⁠ TikTok⁠,⁠ Instagram, Threads⁠, and⁠ X⁠. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JJ basically threw the kitchen sink at the Thunder and Sedano understands why - but is he getting too desperate? Austin Reaves has tended to struggle in the playoffs which has Kap convinced that he's just not built for the postseason and belabors the point. Tonight could be LeBron's last game ever as a Laker! Does everyone think he's truly gonna go out like this?? Kap has a theory that maybe OKC will “give” the Lakers and “the old man” LeBron Game 4 at home. If the Lakers' season does end tonight and it's time to turn the page, what do the Lakers do with LeBron and Reaves? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of The Still Real to Us Show:-- WWE releases Kofi Kingston, Xavier Woods, Tonga Loa & JC Mateo-- Reports that WWE talent were asked to take massive pay cuts-- Gunther attacks Cody Rhodes — why we love this storyline moving forward-- Remembering Ted Turner and looking back at his impact on professional wrestling-- Darby Allin wants MJF to put his hair on the line, plus PAC & Okada are up next -- Will Ospreay and The Death Riders storyline — is it the most intriguing story in wrestling right now?-- And we preview & predict this Saturday's WWE Backlash PLE!

In this episode: Update on the WWE talent pay cut story following the news of New Day's departure, and Report on LA Knight's status with WWE following his absence from last night's episode of RAWMark Izard Funeral Expenses Fund: https://gofund.me/e8a971184Support the Berwyn Eagles Club: https://gofund.me/7aa43c90aSupport Card Again Games! https://gofund.me/1178d8370Kerr County Flood Relief Fund: https://cftexashillcountry.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=4201Support Katie: https://gofund.me/cb2cdcb5Support Eastern Kentucky: https://secure.kentucky.gov/formservices/Finance/emergencyrelief/American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/donate/cm/wlky32-pub.html/The Dream Center: https://www.ekdc.info/donateKCTCS Disaster Relief: https://kctcs.edu/disasterrelief.aspxUniversity of Kentucky Flood Relief: https://philanthropy.uky.edu/kentuckyfloodreliefIf you like what you hear on the podcast, consider helping me out a little bit financially at: https://www.patreon.com/jamminjon

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Today's wrestling news, including...WWE's Pay Cut Controversy Keeps Getting Worse!Roman Reigns Contract Update!More Releases Coming?!ENJOY!Follow us on Twitter:@AndyHMurray@WhatCultureWWE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's wrestling news, including...WWE Star AGREES 50% Pay Cut!New Day Break Silence On WWE Releases!Xavier Woods Return?Kairi Sane Return?!ENJOY!Follow us on Twitter:@AdamWilbourn@AndyHMurray@WhatCultureWWE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Are Social Security increases actually helping retirees or quietly falling behind?In this episode of The Capitalist Investor, we break down why a recent 2.8% cost of living adjustment may feel more like a loss than a gain. When rising costs for healthcare, groceries, and energy outpace government adjustments, retirees are left asking a simple question: is this really enough?We also explain how COLA is calculated and why it may not reflect the real expenses people face every day. From inflation to Medicare increases, this conversation highlights the growing gap between perception and reality in retirement income.More importantly, we walk through what you can actually do about it. From building additional income streams to understanding the role of the stock market as an inflation hedge, this episode focuses on practical steps to prepare for retirement beyond relying on Social Security alone.If you're planning for retirement or already living it, this is a conversation you need to hear.

As the University System of Georgia enforces a sweeping return-to-office mandate, staff members are facing a harsh reality: commuting costs are effectively gutting already poverty-level wages. In this episode, we sit down with David Hyde (UCW-GSU Chapter Chair) and Rachel Schrauben Yeates (Kennesaw State University Member-Leader) from UCW-CWA Local 3821. They reveal the staggering data behind the mandate—including a 100 percent increase in retirements at Georgia Tech—and discuss the irony of a Board of Regents that joins meetings via video call while denying those same remote options to their workforce. We dive deep into: How a "Right-to-Work" state organizes without collective bargaining rights. The "Defend Remote Work" campaign and the push for a $41,000 living wage. The upcoming legislative strategy to legalize public sector bargaining in Georgia. Why the RTO mandate is driving a "brain drain" across Atlanta's major universities.

With new rules on collegiate earnings, some athletes at the NFL draft will be earning less money as professionals. The AP's Jennifer King reports.

In this episode of the Industry Spotlight, joining host Sam D'Arc are Luke Parker, Finance Manager at BMW Greensboro and Erik Wielgos, Director of Dealer Success at Service Payment Plan to discuss how after a new GM changed the goalposts with a "50% penetration or pay cut" ultimatum, Luke Parker had to find a way to sell VSCs to customers the banks wouldn't touch. This conversation breaks down the tactical shift from traditional financing to 0% payment plans that drove a 20% surge in F&I performance. We explore how to handle luxury repair objections, the reality of chargebacks, and the massive untapped opportunity in cash-buyer protection. This episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast is brought to you by Service Payment Plan. Service Payment Plan - Service Payment Plan, Inc. (SPP) is the industry leader in providing interest-free payment plans for F&I products sold throughout the United States and Canada. SPP enables the auto industry's leading dealers, administrators, and OEMs to provide their customers with an affordable and customizable method to protect their vehicles. With its 40+-year history of unparalleled service, long-standing partnerships, and integrations with the leading software platforms in the industry, SPP stands at the forefront of the future of automotive retail. Contact us @ DealerSuccess@sppinc.net to learn more Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: For dealers: CDG Circles ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cdgcircles.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Industry job board ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://jobs.dealershipguy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dealership recruiting ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.cdgrecruiting.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Fix your dealership's social media ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.trynomad.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Request to be a podcast guest ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.cdgguest.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For industry vendors: Advertise with Car Dealership Guy ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.cdgpartner.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Industry job board ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://jobs.dealershipguy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Request to be a podcast guest ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.cdgguest.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Topics: 01:35 The Sly GM Move That Forced A Scramble. 03:00 Why Luxury Customers "Don't Buy" VSCs. 07:45 The 0% Fix When Banks Say No. 12:00 How SPP Added 15 Points Overnight. 18:15 The $500 PVR Jump That Changed Everything. 21:15 Why Targeting Subprime Destroys Chargebacks. 24:20 Selling More Than VSCs With SPP. 26:45 Why No Credit Check Is A Compliance Shield. 33:45 The Service Drive Trick That Closes In 3 Minutes. Car Dealership Guy Socials: X ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠x.com/GuyDealership⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/cardealershipguy/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tiktok.com/@guydealership⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Threads ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠threads.net/@cardealershipguy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Everything else ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠dealershipguy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Send us Fan MailGabriela joins me to respond to Jennifer Aydin's attack against her and her disabled daughter on her podcast after calling Kim DePaola (Kim D) a "demon" and "bottom feeder" using Louie Ruelas language, so Gabriela is firing back with receipts exposing the Teresa Giudice and Louie Ruelas blogger scandal that paused Real Housewives of New Jersey, and Dana Wilkey is defending Kim D. Teresa Giudice took a major pay cut for RHONJ Season 15 filming starting in two weeks at Easter, and Louie Ruelas still works with bloggers including the account Jennifer promoted. Gabriela reveals Teresa's lawyer Jim Leonard directed bloggers, Louie orchestrated the fake Melissa Gorga reconciliation at their mother's cemetery to manipulate Joe Gorga, and Melissa now leaks to Roxanne from All About the TRH who changed her podcast name at Louie's request after Teresa gave her the cold shoulder at Bravo Con. RHONJ Season 15 cast includes Nadia Ruffalo and jealous husband Tommy who had a restaurant fight, Latina sisters Xiomara and Juliet as Melissa's friends, Vanessa and Deepa from Alpine New Jersey, while Michelle Colombo and Paolo declined after Louie found credit card fraud. Margaret Josephs left for Amazon show with Kenya Moore after Louie threatened her son and she filed police reports, Jennifer Aydin used Teresa's event for social media clout, Teresa and Louie are broke owing millions, Dolores Catania engagement angered Teresa, Gabriela adopted her disabled niece and Jennifer said she was "stuck" with special needs child after Jersey Mike's tantrum. Dana Wilkey shares ex-boyfriend fraud leaving $300K debt, Louie and Paulie gave steroid shots and Louie claimed Paulie ran brothel...wasnt joking, Priscilla spied on RHOSLC for Teresa, Mary Cosby returns filming. Reality TV, RHONJ tea, Teresa Giudice, Louie Ruelas, Melissa Gorga, Kim DePaola. Full episode only available at Dishing Drama Dana Patreon, it's only $6.00 a month, join the fun! https://www.patreon.com/cw/DishingDramaWithDanaWilkeySupport the showDana is on Cameo!Follow Dana: @Wilkey_Dana$25,000 Song - Apple Music$25,000 Song - SpotifyTo support the show and listen to full episodes, become a member on PatreonTo send Dana information, show requests and sponsorships reach out to our new email: dishingdramadana@gmail.comDana's YouTube Channel

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J&J Show--Hour 1 Monday 3/16/26--Penny Hardaway will return to Memphis & John says there's no magic pill + Should Penny take a pay cut to give that money to NIL? What kind of GM?

Covino & Rich are filling one last day for Dan Patrick this week! They get a broke-William Shatner on the phone and 'Mike's Words of Wisdom' in-studio! Patrick Mahomes restructured his contract with the Chiefs to free up cap space for the team. Can the Chiefs have another championship run? Plus, 'Mid Weak Major,' a rare Pokemon card & a big NFL rumor! #CRShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick and Jonathan talk about how LeBron James could return to the Cavs next season. Then, they're joined by Ashley Bastock of Cleveland.com, and they discuss Browns players who are set to become free agents.

Recorded at the 2025 American Exploration and Mining Association Annual Meeting, this Mining Minds episode features Walsh Reclamation Operations Manager Troy Hawkins. Troy shares his background as a ninth-generation miner and reflects on how his father—a self-described "tramp miner"—was his hero and shaped his values around respect, hard work, and character over credentials. He discusses growing up in a small mining town, leaving school early, and entering the mining industry alongside his family. Troy reflects on his 23-year career at one operation, where he began as a haul truck driver and advanced through multiple operational and leadership roles. Once a rebellious young operator, he evolved into a people-focused leader who prioritizes morale, respect, and personal connection—building high-performing crews through trust and genuine care. Please help us welcome Troy Hawkins to The Face. We would like to thank the American Exploration and Mining Association (AEMA) for hosting Mining Minds at the event and for their ongoing dedication to advancing and amplifying voices throughout the mining industry.   Episode Sponsors:  American Exploration and Mining Safety First Training and Consulting JSR Fleet Performance Motor Mission Machine and Radiator    Episode Chapters:  05:05 Feral Mining-Town Childhood & How Kids Are Different Now 12:18 School Struggles, Sports Dreams, and Learning Outside the Classroom 33:34 "Your long hair will never make you successful" — proving them wrong 39:14 When leadership gets personal 47:22 How he builds trust 55:40 Hiring without the script: real interviews, real people 01:01:27 Marriage & support system 01:12:04 First Date at Carver's 01:16:20 Stepping into Walsh 01:22:54 Scaling Up with Trust 01:24:18 Why People Take a Pay Cut to Work for Good Leaders 01:33:10 Pucker Factor Stories

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day has big expectations for quarterback Julian Sayin in year two as a starter, but as Day said recently, you can't just assume your starting quarterback is going to return.In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss Ryan Day alluding to the fact that Julian Sayin could have asked Ohio State for more money but he wanted to make sure there was enough talent around him to win a national title.