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While every brand was raising prices during inflation, Elina Wang cut hers—and nearly tripled revenue. The co-founder of ESW Beauty turned a juice bar epiphany and a $25,000 bank loan into a $20 million business across 10,000 retail doors, fully bootstrapped and profitable from day one. She did it by making the contrarian bet on retail-first when every founder around her was chasing DTC—then survived Covid wiping out every purchase order overnight while going through a co-founder breakup at the same time. In this interview, Elina breaks down the real cost of getting into major retail, why she deliberately chose wholesale over DTC from day one, and the pricing move that took ESW Beauty from $4 million to $11 million in revenue. What you'll learn in this interview: • Why she bet on retail over DTC from day one—with just $5,000 left after her first trade show • How a $25,000 SBA loan, a scrappy juice bar booth, and aggressive hallway pitching landed $250K in purchase orders • The contrarian pricing move: why cutting price from $6 to $4.99 per mask nearly tripled revenue • How Covid wiped out every PO overnight—and how Faire and gifting programs kept the business alive • Why 95% wholesale requires 70%+ gross margins—and the hidden retail fees most founders discover too late • The in-store promotional math: clip strips, end caps, and PDQ displays that cost $25–75K each but drive real velocity • How she navigated building a business with her co-founder after they broke up—and why they kept going anyway • Why it took three years of persistence to crack Target—and what metrics finally convinced the buyer • The leadership shift every founder dreads: how she learned to let go and trust a team after running everything herself • What she'd tell founders about choosing a co-founder before anything else If you're building a CPG or beauty brand, trying to crack retail without burning through cash, or wondering what profitable bootstrapped growth at eight figures actually looks like, this conversation will fundamentally change how you think about distribution, pricing strategy, and what it takes to survive the moments that would end most companies. SAVE 50% ON OMNISEND FOR 3 MONTHS Get 50% off your first 3 months of email and SMS marketing with Omnisend with the code FOUNDR50. Just head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://your.omnisend.com/foundr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get started. WANT TO GROW YOUR BRAND WITH META ADS? Join the Foundr Operators Waitlist → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://foundr.com/operators⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HOW WE CAN HELP YOU SCALE YOUR BUSINESS FASTER Learn directly from 7, 8 & 9-figure founders inside Foundr+ Start your $1 trial → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.foundr.com/startdollartrial⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PREFER A CUSTOM ROADMAP AND 1-ON-1 COACHING? → Starting from scratch? Apply here → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://foundr.com/pages/coaching-start-application⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ → Already have a store? Apply here → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://foundr.com/pages/coaching-growth-application⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH NATHAN CHAN Instagram → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/nathanchan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanhchan/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH ELINA WANG Instagram → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/esw.beauty/ Website → ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://eswbeauty.com/ FOLLOW FOUNDR FOR MORE BUSINESS GROWTH STRATEGIES YouTube → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2uyvzdt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.foundr.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/foundr/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/foundr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitter.com/foundr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/foundr/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.foundr.com/podcast⁠

Most e-commerce brands pour everything into getting customers to checkout — and then hand them a generic, one-size-fits-all experience that quietly kills the sale. Avi Moskowitz, co-founder of PDQ, has processed millions of checkouts across top Shopify brands (including Jones Road Beauty), and his diagnosis is blunt: cart abandonment isn't a technical problem. It's an emotional one. And it's leaving $270 billion on the table every year.Inside the episode:Why your checkout is the one place segmentation goes to die — and how personalizing it by customer type (first-time, returning, high-value) can drive an 18% AOV lift or double-digit conversion jumpsThe "WISMO problem": why more than 50% of order-related support tickets arrive the same day the order was placed — and what it tells you about the trust gap you're creating at checkoutThe free shipping threshold mistake almost every brand is making (hint: they copied a competitor who also just guessed)Surprising checkout wins from PDQ's testing: why moving the economy shipping option down one slot meaningfully increased revenue per session — without a single new ad or productHow to think about every order as its own P&L — factoring in CAC, COGS, fulfillm—Sponsored by OMG Commerce - go to https://www.omgcommerce.com/contact and request your FREE strategy session today!—Chapters:[00:00] Intro — The $270B checkout abandonment problem[00:22] Welcome & Guest Introduction: Avi Moskowitz, Co-Founder of PDQ[01:52] Avi's Background: From Craft Beer to SaaS Founder[03:23] COVID Timing & The eCommerce Wake-Up Call[05:09] The Root Cause of Cart Abandonment: Trust, Not Technology[07:27] How PDQ Solves the Checkout Confidence Gap[14:30] Reducing Friction: Shipping, Delivery Dates & Upsells[23:00] Free Shipping Thresholds & AOV Optimization[34:00] Building a Checkout That Converts Like Amazon[43:24] Thinking in Mini P&Ls: Per-Order Profit Optimization[46:26] Personalized Checkout Logic at the Customer Level[48:24] Where to Find PDQ & Get Your Free Checkout Audit—Connect With Brett: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thebrettcurry/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQmbMwBW8LYDfFAqNqlgTGw Website: https://www.omgcommerce.com/ Request a Free Strategy Session: https://www.omgcommerce.com/contactRelevant Links: Avi's LinkedIn: /moskowitzaviPast guests on eCommerce Evolution include Ezra Firestone, Steve Chou, Drew Sanocki, Jacques Spitzer, Jeremy Horowitz, Ryan Moran, Sean Frank, Andrew Youderian, Ryan McKenzie, Joseph Wilkins, Cody Wittick, Miki Agrawal, Justin Brooke, Nish Samantray, Kurt Elster, John Parkes, Chris Mercer, Rabah Rahil, Bear Handlon, JC Hite, Frederick Vallaeys, Preston Rutherford, Anthony Mink, Bill D'Allessandro, Stephane Colleu, Jeff Oxford, Bryan Porter and more

A fundamental structural shift underway is the movement of AI from isolated features to operationalized, production-level workloads in MSP tooling and client environments. This transition is not primarily about the capabilities of individual AI models but about their integration into existing operational platforms and workflows. Companies such as PDQ, Senteon, Domotz, and Zoom are incorporating AI agents directly into management layers, endpoint automation, and workflow orchestration, thereby increasing both the scope and complexity of AI impact. The locus of value is shifting from features to workflow control and integration, creating new demands for governance, consumption monitoring, and exit strategies. The most consequential development referenced is the transition in AI billing and operational models from static user or seat licenses to variable, usage-based consumption. He cites TechCrunch's coverage of GitHub Copilot's move to token-based billing and Semafor's reporting of Uber's rapid exhaustion of its 2026 AI budget in four months due to unbounded consumption by generative tools. F5's State of Application Strategy report is referenced to confirm that multi-cloud and parallel model operations are now common, with significant instances of AI-related security incidents already reported. Secondary developments reinforce this structural realignment of risk and accountability. PDQ, for instance, is expanding multi-tenant management and integration capabilities, while Senteon enables endpoint hardening and drift control directly in Rewst's platform. Domotz's MCP server allows AI agents to operate across 40,000 networks globally, and Zoom is packaging AI context protocol features for workflow automation. Each of these changes is designed to increase operational efficiency, but also expand the surface area for unintended consequences, elevated operational complexity, and potential budget overruns. For MSPs and IT leaders, the operational implications center on governance, spend control, and clear accountability over AI-driven tools and workflows. The risk is that without adequate monitoring, policy setting, and contractual clarity—especially around data portability and exit costs—MSPs may face liability for unplanned consumption, misconfigured automation, or governance gaps. The evidence indicates the need to proactively audit AI integrations, set usage thresholds, instrument logging and budgeting controls, and renegotiate vendor contracts to ensure service boundaries and oversight mechanisms are in place before workflows become too deeply embedded. 00:00 MSP Stack Resets  04:09 AI Needs Governance 06:45 Govern AI or Pay 09:22 Why Do We Care?  Supported by:  Nerdio Zero Networks   

Dan opens with a Call of Duty analogy that lands: you keep getting smoked because they can see you, but you cannot see them. That is the position of a Canadian canola or wheat farmer every time they price grain. The buyers on the other side of the trade know what has been sold, where it is going, when it ships, and what it cleared for. The farmer does not. In the United States, any large grain sale must be reported to the USDA within 24 hours, and the weekly export sales report has been publicly available since 1973 - a direct response to the Great Grain Robbery, when U.S. grain companies oversold and nearly emptied the country's supply. Canada never built the equivalent. The port load data that used to come out of Vancouver every Friday - commodity, volume, destination - disappeared when the Wheat Board ended. The room has less data than it had 20 years ago. Marlene Boersch, who has spent her career studying the architecture of how Canadian grain moves, presented findings from two commissioned reports. The 2021 "Data Requirements for Transparent Markets" study mapped what data growers would find useful and found near-zero timely information on the export side - Stats Canada data runs 2-3 months behind execution, 4-6 months behind the farm decision. The 2024 supply chain impact study tried to put a number on the silence. Using U.S. data as a simulation proxy, it found that a 5% improvement in data availability translates to a minimum of 5 cents per acre in wheat, and that export sale announcements in the U.S. improve basis by 6-14 cents per bushel for 1-3 weeks following publication. Across Canada's export volumes, the conservative estimate is $56.5 million per year in foregone farm income. Boersch emphasized these were the most conservative assumptions possible - one variable, one commodity window. John De Pape, who was trading from a Vancouver Cargill desk in 1984 and watched the market explode past $700 per ton because no one knew what anyone else had sold, made the structural argument plainly: this will not be solved by private industry because grain companies have grain company hats on. When he built pdqinfo.ca after the Wheat Board ended - a price transparency tool that aggregated posted bids from seven major grain companies - it required Jerry Ritz to explicitly threaten legislation before the companies cooperated. The current moment, with Bunge-Viterra merged and Grains Connect folded into P&H, makes the concentration problem worse, not better. De Pape also flagged target contracts specifically: when a farmer signs a good-till-cancel grain pricing order with one company, they are selling a call option without receiving a premium, while the buyer covers a hidden export position and no one in the market knows the trade happened. Short-duration GPOs only, or none at all. Key Topics The Canadian grain data gap: Stats Canada export data runs 2-3 months behind; USDA reports weekly and same-day on large sales Marlene Boersch's 2024 finding: minimum $56.5 million per year in foregone farm income from lack of export sales data The Great Grain Robbery (1972) and why the U.S. built export transparency - and Canada never did How grain company consolidation (Bunge-Viterra, Grains Connect-P&H) makes information asymmetry worse John De Pape on target contracts: selling a call option without getting paid for it Why private industry cannot solve this - PDQ/pdqinfo.ca as proof that legislation was required even for posted bid transparency My Grain Exchange (MGX): private platform building real actionable bid transparency, 75 traders, 15 trades in May 2026 Saskatchewan Crop Commissions government relations push - Ottawa in-person meetings scheduled for the week of May 25, 2026 Ryan Bonnett's call to action: grassroots farmer petition modeled on the Quebec dairy lobby Marlene Boersch's closing framework: start from the end goal (maximize Canadian ag exports and GDP), then build the system that gets there Resources Mentioned Marlene Boersch (2021): "Data Requirements for Transparent Markets" - commissioned by Saskatchewan Crop Commissions and APAS Marlene Boersch (2024): "Supply Chain Impact of Export Sales Data Transparency" - PDF shared with attendees pdqinfo.ca - John De Pape's posted bid price transparency tool, built post-Wheat Board with Alberta Grain Commission My Grain Exchange (mgx) - Luke Derkson's private real-bid grain trading platform saskoilseeds.com/export-sales-reporting - Saskatchewan Oilseed Producers export sales reporting resource (shared by Blair Goldade) Real Ag webinar on this topic (shared in chat by Andrea Lauder) Connect Ryan Bonnett: ABB Solutions Marlene Boersch: Mercantile Consulting Venture John De Pape: pdqinfo.ca Luke Derkson: My Grain Exchange (MGX) Blair Goldade: Saskatchewan Crop Commissions growingthefuture.ca Register for the Convergence Conference at convergence.ag and stay updated by subscribing to the Growing the Future Podcast at growingthefuturepodcast.ca.

In this episode, host Andrew Pla sits down with Mark Littlefield, VP of Product at PDQ, for a wide-ranging conversation about product management, the PowerShell community, and what it looks like to deeply learn a technical domain when you're not coming from a traditional sysadmin background. Mark shares his journey from tech support to product management, what drew him to PDQ and the challenges facing IT admins, and what surprised him about PowerShell once he started paying close attention. The two also dig into the history behind PDQ Connect's PowerShell Scanner, how product teams learn from customers, the art of storytelling as a PM and sysadmin skill, and more. Key Takeaways: Product management and PowerShell automation share a core philosophy: solve problems at the root, not just on the surface. Whether you're writing a script or building a feature, the goal is to eliminate a challenge entirely rather than patch around it. Understanding your customer requires more than data — it requires immersion. Mark describes going deep into the sysadmin world through customer interviews, internal usage, and community engagement to truly understand the problems facing IT teams. Great storytelling is a transferable skill. Andrew draws a parallel between how Jeffrey Snover used the Monad Manifesto to get internal buy-in at Microsoft and how to use narrative to align teams and push ideas forward. Guest Bio: Mark Littlefield is the VP of Product at PDQ, where he leads product strategy and development for PDQ Connect and the broader PDQ product suite. With over 15 years of product management experience, Mark previously served as VP of Product Management at InsideSales.com, where he oversaw product management and design across the platform. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems with a focus on Business Intelligence from Utah Valley University and is based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Resource Links: PowerShell Event: https://www.pdq.com/save-time-with-powershell-pdq-connect/ PDQ Connect: https://www.pdq.com/pdq-connect/ PDQ PowerShell Scanners GitHub repository: https://github.com/pdqcom/PowerShell-Scanners The Monad Manifesto (Microsoft Learn): https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/scripting/developer/monad-manifesto?view=powershell-7.5 Monad Manifesto blog post by Jeffrey Snover: https://devblogs.microsoft.com/powershell/monad-manifesto-the-origin-of-windows-powershell/ Mark Littlefield on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-littlefield/ Connect with Andrew: https://andrewpla.tech/links PDQ Discord: https://discord.gg/pdq The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fo2V5LC-EZo  

It's PowerShell After Dark. Recorded live at the PowerShell & DevOps Global Summit in Bellevue, Washington, host Andrew Pla takes his mic to the hotel bar for a series of candid conversations with attendees. The episode features four guests: Josh Gratton, an OnRamp scholarship recipient whose career pivot to junior systems engineer was fueled by PowerShell and the podcast; Mark Go, a first-time Summit speaker and attendee; Craig Mileham, a fellow podcast listener and Summit first-timer working in higher ed IT; and Matt Zaske, a longtime community member, conference speaker, and IoT enthusiast who ran a Home Assistant lightning demo. What connects all four conversations is the same thread Andrew keeps pulling on: community makes everything better. Beginners belong here. Reach out. Take the risk. Start now. Key Takeaways: The OnRamp scholarship program is genuinely life-changing for early-career IT professionals. Josh Gratton's story, from service desk to systems engineer to Summit attendee, is a direct line from PowerShell to career transformation, and it started with applying for a scholarship he poured his heart into. Showing up in person changes something. Every guest in this episode described the in-real-life version of the PowerShell community as warmer, more welcoming, and more accessible than they expected. The gap between "online community" and "your people" closes fast when you're in the same room. Reaching out is not just encouraged, it's the move. Andrew makes the case clearly: the people who message him, who post in Discord, who ask questions in public, those are the ones he sees succeed. Suffering in silence is optional. So is waiting. Guest Bios: Josh Gratton is an IT professional who made a mid-career pivot from 15 years in a different field to the service desk, then leveraged PowerShell automation to earn a promotion to his company's systems engineering team. A 2026 OnRamp scholarship recipient, Josh attended his first PowerShell & DevOps Global Summit in Bellevue and left planning to present at a future Summit and bring a colleague along next year. Mark Go is an IT professional and active member of the PDQ Discord community who attended the 2026 PowerShell & DevOps Global Summit. He served as Andrew's cameraman during the Summit's After Dark session and is known in the community for his IoT work, including speaking at Summit. He's a returning podcast guest, Powershell Wednesday and Summit speaker. Mark brings a hardware-forward perspective to PowerShell, with interests in soldering and embedded systems. Craig Mileham is a PowerShell Podcast listener and Summit first-timer who works for an MSP in the higher ed space. He attended this year's Summit to absorb as much as possible and left energized to build internal tools for his help desk team and share what he learned at PowerShell Wednesday. This guy is really awesome Matt Zaske is an IT professional, conference speaker, and community member based in Minnesota. A regular presence at events like MMS, Matt is also an avid Home Assistant enthusiast who bridges the gap between PowerShell and IoT hardware. He ran a lightning demo at the 2026 Summit, taught attendees how to solder, and blogs regularly at mzonline.com. You can also find him on LinkedIn and Bluesky. 3d printing legend. GET ON HIS LEVEL Resource Links: PowerShell & DevOps Global Summit: https://www.powershellsummit.org OnRamp Program and Scholarship: https://www.powershellsummit.org/on-ramp/ The PowerShell Podcast on PDQ.com: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/ PDQ Discord (Learn PowerShell channel): https://discord.gg/PDQ PDQ Careers: https://www.pdq.com/jobs/ Connect with Andrew Pla: https://andrewpla.tech/links Matt Zaske's Blog: https://www.mzonline.com The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Y_GDB0e8xHY

In Two Truths and a Lie, former reporter and award-winning author Mark Stevens delivers a gripping crime thriller that follows journalist Flynn Martin as she pursues a killer copying the crimes of PDQ, a serial killer she helped put in prison in her previous book, No Lie Lasts Forever. Set in Denver, this novel is Read More

With PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit 2026 opening this Monday, April 13th, this episode brings back one of the most respected names in the PowerShell community: Jeff Hicks. Andrew sits down with Jeff to dig into what makes the Summit special, the organic community that grew from those earliest events, and what it actually feels like to watch people go from struggling beginners to confident PowerShell practitioners. They also get into the big question hanging over everyone in IT right now: what does AI actually mean for the future of PowerShell professionals? Jeff shares his take on the "squishy bits" of scripting that AI still can't replicate, why learning the core PowerShell paradigm matters more than ever, and how he personally uses AI as a collaborator rather than a shortcut. It's a conversation about community, craft, and what it means to actually know your tools.    Key Takeaways:  Learn the foundation first, tools second. Jeff's consistent message over decades of teaching: don't start with Azure commands or specific modules. Start with the PowerShell paradigm — objects, the pipeline, managing at scale — and the rest becomes much easier to pick up over time.  AI is a co-pilot, not a replacement. Jeff uses AI to get over specific technical hurdles, not to generate finished code. His concern isn't that AI will write bad scripts — it's that the next generation may skip the foundational learning that lets you recognize when AI gets it wrong.  The PowerShell community is genuinely welcoming, and showing up matters. Whether it's Summit, a local user group, or Discord, getting into rooms with other PowerShell people can be a career changer. The hallway conversations are half the value.    Guest Bio:  Jeff Hicks is a veteran IT professional with 35 years of experience, a long-time Microsoft MVP, and one of the most recognized voices in the PowerShell community. He's the author and co-author of several foundational PowerShell books, a Pluralsight course creator, and the publisher of the premium newsletter Behind the PowerShell Pipeline. He's been teaching and writing about PowerShell since the very beginning and continues to focus on the human side of scripting — the parts that go beyond syntax and into craft.    Resource Links:  Jeff Hicks' hub (links to everything): https://jdhitsolutions.github.io  Behind the PowerShell Pipeline (newsletter & book on Leanpub): https://leanpub.com/behind-the-pspipeline  Jeff's Pluralsight courses: https://app.pluralsight.com/profile/author/jeff-hicks  Connect with Andrew: https://andrewpla.tech/links  PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit 2026 (April 13-16, Bellevue, WA): https://www.powershellsummit.org  PDQ Discord (PowerShell scripting channel): https://discord.gg/pdq  PowerShell Wednesday (weekly on PDQ's YouTube/Discord): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vdfFswmREQ&list=PL1mL90yFExsix-L0havb8SbZXoYRPol0B&pp=0gcJCbcEOCosWNin  The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ceB-3QGbvBA 

In this episode of The PowerShell Podcast, Andrew Pla is joined by Tara, a longtime IT professional who has officially started her PowerShell learning journey. Tara shares her honest experience transitioning from a GUI-first mindset to learning PowerShell fundamentals, including objects, verb-noun commands, variables, pipelines, and error messages. The conversation captures the real emotions of learning something new later in a career—confusion, frustration, breakthroughs, and growing confidence. The episode also explores learning strategies like daily practice, flashcards, typing commands instead of copying, and asking “beginner” questions without fear. Andrew and Tara emphasize the importance of community, mentorship, growth mindset, and psychological safety, encouraging listeners that learning PowerShell doesn't require perfection—just consistency, curiosity, and support. Key Takeaways: Learning PowerShell deepens your understanding of IT as a whole, not just scripting, especially through concepts like objects, properties, and methods. Consistency beats intensity — small daily practice, repetition, and typing commands manually build real confidence over time. Community changes everything — asking questions, sharing struggles, and learning publicly makes progress faster and far more enjoyable. Guest Bio: Tara Sinquefield is an experienced IT professional and PDQ team member who is publicly documenting her PowerShell learning journey. Known for her honesty, curiosity, and willingness to ask the questions others may be afraid to ask, Tara represents the many IT pros who are discovering PowerShell later in their careers. Her journey highlights how learning fundamentals can unlock deeper technical understanding, confidence, and new opportunities. She is also a host of PDQ Live every week Resource Links: PDQ Discord – https://discord.gg/PDQ Tara's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tara-sinquefield-894a1a215/ Connect with Andrew - https://andrewpla.tech/links Tara Writes Her First Script: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oa0GYX9_vj8 PowerShell Conference Europe – https://psconf.eu PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit – https://powershellsummit.org The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZaPoS4mGW7s  

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We've decided to "class up" the joint today with some fine classical music. Well, not exactly -- our laughs this time out come from accomplished composer, conductor, and musician Peter Schickele -- better known to comedy fans as PDQ Bach. Peter was a musical prodigy who attended both Swarthmore College and Julliard and who started his career as a songwriter and film composer. Just for fun, Peter started a series of humorous concerts, taking on the persona of PDQ Bach -- the youngest and oddest son of the famed composer. PDQ shows and albums drew inspiration from Spike Jones, using oddball instruments and sound effects to punctuate well known classical numbers. Later in life, Peter started a well-regarded public radio program (The Schickele Mix), but he also kept releasing PDQ material -- winning four consecutive Grammy awards in the 1990s. As always, find extended clips below and thanks for sharing our shows! Want more PDQ Bach? Who doesn't like the"bunny hop" song? Well, maybe PDQ after his effort to supply a little percussion to the song. https://youtu.be/KzPtPoTgvNM?si=OM41uX5ZiW3nE0ST PDQ Bach was known for playing shall we say "unusual instruments" and he was a favorite of the Smothers Brothers. Put the two together and you have this clip from the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour. https://youtu.be/cZu3iaEPMA4? Peter Schickele noted that his PDQ incarnation was heavily influened by musical comedy madman Spike Jones and the pedigree shows in this clip -- a version of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony -- narrated as if it were a sporting event. https://youtu.be/WR4CdKSeD-E?si=DwYiFs0mkHE7qHok

In this episode of Smart Franchising, Dan Rowe sits down with Chris Gannon, founder of Bolay Fresh Bold Kitchen and son of Outback Steakhouse co-founder Tim Gannon, to explore the critical question: should you franchise your restaurant concept? With 22 locations across Florida, Bolay Fresh Bold Kitchen represents a "better for you" fast-casual concept focused on scratch-made, chef-driven bowls with craveable flavors. Chris shares invaluable lessons from his restaurant DNA—including working his way up from busser at Outback despite being the founder's son, his experience at PDQ, and the challenges of maintaining quality and consistency while scaling. The conversation dives deep into operational realities that prospective franchisees need to understand: the complexity of scratch cooking, the relentless focus required for training, the critical importance of site selection (with unique tips like consulting local police officers who truly know communities), and why "the best site you'll ever select is the one you say no to."Chris reveals Bolay Fresh Bold Kitchen's growth strategy of seeking experienced multi-unit, multi-brand operators (MUMBOs) as franchise partners—not traditional QSR franchisees or first-timers—who understand that building top-line sales through hospitality and quality drives bottom-line success. He emphasizes that successful franchising requires treating partners like marriages, maintaining culture at scale, and resisting the temptation to cut food quality for margin optimization. Dan and Chris discuss industry challenges including skyrocketing build costs, the over-saturated restaurant market, the need to master off-premise channels, and why strong unit economics are non-negotiable in today's environment. For anyone considering franchising—whether as a franchisor or franchisee—this conversation offers hard-earned wisdom on site selection, people selection, maintaining standards across multiple units, and the fundamental trade-offs between corporate growth versus franchise partnership models.

Alex Berninger, Senior Manager of Intelligence at Red Canary, and Mike Wylie, Director, Threat Hunting at Zscaler, join to discuss four phishing lures in campaigns dropping RMM tools. Red Canary and Zscaler uncovered phishing campaigns delivering legitimate remote monitoring and management (RMM) tools—like ITarian, PDQ, SimpleHelp, and Atera—to gain stealthy access to victim systems. Attackers used four main lures (fake browser updates, meeting invites, party invitations, and fake government forms) and often deployed multiple RMM tools in quick succession to establish persistent access and deliver additional malware. The report highlights detection opportunities, provides indicators of compromise, and stresses the importance of monitoring authorized RMM usage, scrutinizing trusted services like Cloudflare R2, and enforcing strict network and endpoint controls. The research can be found here: You're invited: Four phishing lures in campaigns dropping RMM tools Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Berninger, Senior Manager of Intelligence at Red Canary, and Mike Wylie, Director, Threat Hunting at Zscaler, join to discuss four phishing lures in campaigns dropping RMM tools. Red Canary and Zscaler uncovered phishing campaigns delivering legitimate remote monitoring and management (RMM) tools—like ITarian, PDQ, SimpleHelp, and Atera—to gain stealthy access to victim systems. Attackers used four main lures (fake browser updates, meeting invites, party invitations, and fake government forms) and often deployed multiple RMM tools in quick succession to establish persistent access and deliver additional malware. The report highlights detection opportunities, provides indicators of compromise, and stresses the importance of monitoring authorized RMM usage, scrutinizing trusted services like Cloudflare R2, and enforcing strict network and endpoint controls. The research can be found here: You're invited: Four phishing lures in campaigns dropping RMM tools Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textEric Knott, CEO of Tiki Taco and former PDQ leader, joins Zack Oates to talk about scaling hospitality, refining menu strategy, and building genuine guest connections. With experience ranging from Outback to Tiki Taco, Eric shares how structure and community drive lasting success. He explains how to use guest feedback as a growth tool, why operators must be the “mayor” of their market, and what's changed most about the modern guest.Zack and Eric discuss:Lessons learned from Outback, PDQ, and Tiki TacoThe power of guest feedback loopsKnowing when to remove or refine a menu itemShifting guest expectations after COVIDBuilding connection through kindnessThanks, Eric!Links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-knott-96504973/https://www.linkedin.com/company/tikitaco/https://www.tikitaco.com/

Yum Brands has acquired 13 PDQ restaurant leases in a quest for expansion. Starbucks is bringing back apple crisp after all. And Chick-fil-A has opened a delivery-only kitchen in Boston.

Originally published July 15, 2021. In this encore episode, Dr. Lycka sits down with Kelly Falardeau—once his patient, now a celebrated author, speaker, and mentor. Kelly reveals why writing a book is the ultimate way to boost your profile, serving as both a calling card and an impressive CV. Her proven method can fast-track you toward opportunities in coaching, training, or speaking—and get your book written PDQ. Guest Bio: Kelly, a burn survivor since age two with scars covering 75% of her body, transformed her journey from near death to the TEDx stage—twice. Her life story inspired the documentary STILL BEAUTIFUL and a Goalcast video with nearly 10 million views. Now a full-time Best-Selling Author Strategist, she coaches others to achieve bestseller status. On Christmas Day 2020, Global TV named her one of the year's Most Inspirational People. WEBSITE: www.7StepsAuthor.com  or www.KellyFalardeau.com FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/kellywoodhousefalardeau CLUBHOUSE: @kellyfalardeau or @authorclub YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/c/KellyFalardeau LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyfalardeau/ INSTAGRAM: HTTPS://www.instagram.com/kellyf.7stepsauthor TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/kellyfalardeau PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.ca/KellyBestsellerstrategist Thanks for listening to the show! It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation, please email me at allen@drallenlycka.com or visit our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/drallenlycka. We would love to have you join us there, and welcome your messages. We check our Messenger often. This show is built on “The Secrets to Living A Fantastic Life.” Get your copy by visiting: https://secretsbook.now.site/home We are building a community of like-minded people in the personal development/self-help/professional development industries, and are always looking for wonderful guests for our show. If you have any recommendations, please email us! Dr. Allen Lycka's Social Media Links Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/drallenlycka Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/dr_allen_lycka/ X:  https://X.com/drallenlycka YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/DrAllenLycka/ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/allenlycka/ Subscribe to the show. We would be honored to have you subscribe to the show, just use the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave a review! We appreciate your feedback, as every little bit helps us produce even better shows. We want to bring value to your day, and have you join us time and again.  Ratings and reviews from our listeners not only help us improve, but also help others find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes or your favorite app goes a long way! Thank you!

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we're live from TechMentor at the Microsoft campus with two incredible guests: longtime advocate, educator, and PM on the PowerShell team at Microsoft - Jason Helmick and newcomer Troy Brown. This special episode captures the heart of community, innovation, and the transformative power of PowerShell—from seasoned insight to beginner breakthroughs. Jason drops serious knowledge on two game-changing technologies: AI Shell: Think ChatGPT, but built directly into your terminal. Learn how it enhances shell UX, assists with command building, explains parameters, and keeps you focused without switching contexts. DSC v3 (Desired State Configuration): Now fully cross-platform and decoupled from PowerShell, DSC v3 is lighter, more extensible, and suitable for everything from servers to IoT. Jason walks us through the evolution, real-world use cases (like flipping Windows from dark mode to light mode!), and what's next for the configuration platform.  Highlights: Microsoft's hidden campus lore, including a piece of the Berlin Wall! The evolution of PowerShell ReadLine and its impact on productivity AI Shell's support for OpenAI, Azure Copilot, ollama, Gemini, and even custom agents Exporting configs from existing machines—a long-awaited DSC feature Why DSC v3 might be the most developer- and sysadmin-friendly release yet The cultural backbone of the PowerShell team: being “scrappy” and driven by customer success Troy Brown's First TechMentor Experience First-time conference-goer Troy Brown shares his experience diving into PowerShell: How a PowerShell workshop with Sean Wheeler, Steven Judd, and Jason Helmick helped him finally understand modules The journey from using PDQ to push basic PowerShell scripts to deeper automation potential Navigating the learning curve with community support His message to fellow newcomers: “Don't take things personally, and embrace the journey.”   Resource Links: DSC v3 on GitHub Leanpub DSC v3 Book by Gijs https://leanpub.com/thedscv3handbook The Phoenix Project (book) (a must-read for IT pros) https://www.amazon.com/Phoenix-Project-DevOps-Helping-Business/dp/0988262592 https://discord.gg/pdq The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_f5oYxzkinI The PowerShell Podcast Hub: https://pdq.com/the-powershell-podcast

This week, we sit down with Anthony Howell, better known as The PoSh Wolf, for an inspiring and entertaining conversation about PowerShell, community, and creativity. From his early days in a two-person IT department to speaking at PowerShell Summit, Anthony shares how passion, persistence, and curiosity have fueled his journey. He dives into his creative use of PowerShell for managing game servers and even building a Discord bot, proving that automation isn't just for enterprise tasks. We explore how side projects can grow into real skills, the value of sharing in the community, and how embracing mistakes makes us all better. Anthony also gives insights into using .NET in PowerShell, learning Go, and building resilient systems for fun and work.   Bio: Anthony Howell is a proud father, lucky husband, and passionate software builder. Since starting his IT career in 2009 as a helpdesk technician, he's followed his drive for automation from scripting sysadmin tasks in PowerShell to tackling DevOps and site reliability challenges. Known for always having a process improvement idea, Anthony shares insights from his journey to help others build smarter, more efficient systems.   What You'll Learn: How Anthony got started with PowerShell and his first Summit experience Creative PowerShell use cases like Discord bots and game server management Lessons from mistakes and the power of testing Transitioning from PowerShell to .NET and even Go The importance of community and continuing to ask questions Links & Resources: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theposhwolf/ https://discord.gg/pdq https://theposhwolf.com/ https://andrewpla.tech/links Check out PDQ: https://pdq.com/podcast https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/powershell-yaml/0.4.12 The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tOH5FXn0IhU

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we chat with Shannon Eldridge-Kuehn, a seasoned technologist whose career spans from spinning vinyl as a DJ to leading cloud and FinOps consulting. Shannon shares her unique journey into tech, driven by curiosity and a desire to record her DJ sets, which ultimately led to a successful career in cloud infrastructure, Azure, platform engineering, and FinOps. We explore Shannon's transition into IT without a traditional tech background, her time at Microsoft, and her current work in FinOps. She discusses the challenges of cloud adoption, navigating imposter syndrome, and why strong communication skills are just as critical as technical ones. This episode is a masterclass in resilience, career evolution, and staying curious.    Topics covered:  Breaking into tech via DJing  Early career lessons from help desk roles and hands-on troubleshooting  Cloud migration challenges and avoiding costly lift-and-shift mistakes  FinOps fundamentals and practical cost governance tips  Finding your “superpower” and overcoming imposter syndrome  The value of public speaking and active listening in career growth  Hosting customer conversations with empathy and technical confidence  Real-life DJ gear disasters and live demo blunders  Notable quote: “Imposter syndrome is real—but the thing you're worried about is what everyone else is worried about too.”  Guest Bio & Links:  Shannon Eldridge-Kuehn is a Principal Solutions Architect at AHEAD with a unique blend of technical depth and strong communication roots. A University of Nebraska–Lincoln graduate in Communication Studies with a minor in English, she began her journey into tech through DJing and audio troubleshooting, which sparked a passion for problem-solving. Over time, she progressed from help desk roles into advanced infrastructure and cloud engineering, with experience spanning Windows systems, VMware, Exchange, Office 365, and Azure. Her career includes roles at Microsoft and 10th Magnitude, where her love for cloud truly flourished. Shannon leverages her background in public speaking and writing to bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions.    Check out PDQ: https://pdq.com/podcast  Connect with Andrew: https://andrewpla.tech/links  Shannon's Blog: https://www.shankuehn.io/  https://x.com/shankuehn  https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonkuehn/  https://github.com/sbkuehn  The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gF4LW8Mz2eU  

Time to Get Up with a rousing clap of Thunder - OKC and their MVP SGA are headed PDQ to the WCF! Are they the team to beat for the LOB? We'll see… Because the Knicks and Pacers will have a say in that! A rugged rematch of this roiling rivalry is on the way, we'll tell you who has the decided edge! Plus - oh it's a sneaky huge week in the NFL - we'll tell you why the sport may never be the same again if the owners get it right! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  It's a quad crew this week as Jason starts his pod break. We open up the episode talking about something you would never do again in your life. Florida Man takes us to Miami for a chance at the Big Board. We wrap up the first round of the Chicken Tender Bracket with #4 Popeyes vs #13 PDQ and #5 Guthrie's vs. #12 Arby's.    Kevin has his weekly Dad Tip and Jason gives us the first Would You Rather of the new season. Jose is live with WWFU and we wrap up the episode with some Rapid Fire. Special thanks to Naomi, Blair and Henderbeard for the voice nuggets. Enjoy the chaos! Cheers!        5:50-6:30 Crushing Chobani  9:20-9:50 You Have What? 10:30-11:21 Make A Kevin 43:00-43:27 Making Up For Something  1:10:00-1:10:33 Support Your Kids 1:16:50-1:17:20 Crunchy or Soft?     CuptoCupLife.com  

Todd recaps how Josh Fernandez of PDQ won the Foundation with only waiver claims due to injuries even though he failed to draft Barkley, Henry, Chase, Allen or Jackson. The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast is presented by Hooters! Click […] The post Jimmy McGinty Has A New Home In Westchase appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com.

In this episode, we turn the tables and interview Andrew Pla. We explore Andrew's back story, find out how he got started in IT, and discover where his love of PowerShell comes from. We also discuss his journey from community member to advocate to PowerShell MVP. Get to know Andrew Pla! Guest Bio and links: Andrew Pla is the host of the PowerShell Podcast, Microsoft Powershell MVP, and Community Manager at PDQ. Andrew has an extensive IT background and expertise in PowerShell. He loves interacting with the community, mentoring, and spreading the good word about PowerShell. Website: https://andrewpla.tech Socials: @AndrewPlaTech Blog from Fred about our mentorship: https://allthingspowershell.blogspot.com/2018/12/the-roi-of-teaching-others.html?q=andrew+pla First PowerShell Summit blog post: https://andrewpla.tech/personal/powershell%20summit/2018/04/22/PowerShell-Summit-=-Expectations-Exceeded/ https://allthingspowershell.blogspot.com/2018/12/the-roi-of-teaching-others.html?q=andrew+pla https://andrewpla.tech/personal/powershell%20summit/2018/04/22/PowerShell-Summit-=-Expectations-Exceeded/ PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/ Listen to the PowerShell Podcast: https://powershellpodcast.podbean.com/  

Kiosks are flooding the quick-service industry right now, from the biggest brands to fast casuals looking to scale. But what are the pitfalls and real benefits? Do they actually replace labor? Optimize sales? We'll break down the landscape, present and future, and the ins-and-outs of implementation and performance, with PDQ chief operating officer Eric Knott and GRUBBRR chief marketing officer Jarrett Nasca.

In this episode we bring you up to date with current events. Website: thefacthunter.com Email: thefacthunter@mail.com Snail Mail: George Hobbs PO Box 109 Goldsboro, MD  21636Show Notes:GMRS OPTIONhttps://strykerradios.com/ham-radios/gmrs-vs-ham-radio-which-should-i-choose/#:~:text=In%20short%2C%20as%20GMRS%20is,of%20the%20other%20bands%20besides. Canadian municipality now requires a QR code https://thecountersignal.com/canadian-municipality-requires-qr-code/ Philippines also US, European nations consider vaccinating workers exposed to bird flu https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-european-nations-consider-vaccinating-workers-exposed-bird-flu-2024-05-27/ Chickens culled https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/05/29/bird-flu-updates-iowa-infected-chickens-alpacas/73892743007/ Chase Oliver https://x.com/EndWokeness/status/1794992462403957031 https://x.com/mazemoore/status/1795089209776021510 https://x.com/amuse/status/1795083779460985044 Lawmakers move to automate Selective Service registration for all men https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2024/05/23/lawmakers-move-to-automate-selective-service-registration-for-all-men/ Usury: The Crime of the Ages https://www.vtforeignpolicy.com/2024/05/usury-the-crime-of-the-ages AUDIO:  The 1969 Draft Lottery (Vietnam War) https://youtu.be/gl29gRRppBg?si=zLTWGkfUG93hADQm Restaurants going out of business Fuddruckers, Old Country Buffet, iHop, Buffalo Wild Wings. Applebees, Red Lobster, Denny's, Marie Callender's, Pizza Hut, Outback Steakhouse, Sbarro, MOD Pizza, Ruby Tuesday, PDQ, Joes Crab Shack, Bonefish grill, Casinos, Quiznos, Macaroni Grill, TGI Fridays, Boston Markets.  US nears deal to fund Moderna's bird flu vaccine trial https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-nears-deal-fund-modernas-bird-flu-vaccine-trial-ft-reports-2024-05-30/

In this episode of the Restaurant and Retail Revel(ations) podcast, PDQ Chief Operating Officer Eric Knott shares how listening to your customers, testing your ideas, and caring about your people are part of the fast-casual restaurant's recipe for success.PDQ stands for “People Dedicated to Quality,” and true to the brand's name, the PDQ franchise goes to great lengths to ensure it ranks among the best fast casual restaurant options in the marketplace.Whether you're interested in why PDQ chicken could be a smart franchise investment for you, or to see how the brand's quality-first operations result in an irresistibly craveable menu, tune in now for Eric's insights!

PART ONERich is pleased with the performance but, in what would become a theme – frustrated that we didn't take our chances when presented. Neal thinks a win at St Mary's is inevitable and then we'll be off to Anfield to finish Klpp's FA Cup ambitions. Chip Shop Terry wonders if the wingers coming off was the wrong move for the match. Brett having sat with Pete during the game and discuss what was so good but where it went wrong with the substitutions and a first sight of Dennis shows us that he is going to need to get up to speed PDQ!Wendover as always is keen to see us do some business in the transfer window to build on a very solid foundation of a team. Neil joins us and asks the question – what will it cost us to recruit a player who ca play at the level we saw from Pollock today?COYH!This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Do Not Scratch Your Eyes. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT.Huge thanks to all our Patreons:Chris Giannone,RichWFC2,Steve Holliman,Paul Fiander Turner,Sean Gourley,Lee Anselmo,John Parslow,Mark von Herkomer,Neil Silverstein,Steve Brown,Dave Lavender,Kasey Brown,Nipper Harrison,Boyd Mayover,Colin Payne,Paul Riley,Gary Wood,Karl Campion,Kevin Kremen,The Big Le – Bofski,Greg Theaker,Malcolm Williams,Bryan Edwards,Peter Ryan,Luka,John Thekanady - Ambassador of Dubai!!Jack Foster,Jason Rose,Michael Abrahams,Ian Bacon,Ken Green,Nick Nieuwland,Colin SmithAnt!!!!!& PDF Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Aaron Dunn, Director of Sales and Marketing at PDQ America, and Michael Clements, President at PDQ America. Together, they discuss PDQ's story from one truck to a large brokerage, the journey that led to the Trucking for Millennials podcast, and the value they both have gained from hosting the show.

Romas waits forever for "pretty damn quick" from PDQ .Ducharme talks about the rock concert he attended the night before. https:/patreon.com/2als1podhttps://www.instagram.com/thetalkingdickscomedypodcast/https://twitter.com/DicksTwohttps://www.facebook.com/thetwodickshttps://www.facebook.com/The-Talking-Dicks-Comedy-Podcast-107101331446404Support the show

On this episode of the Just the Guys Podcast, the Guys start the episode with some chicken sandwich talk. The Guys debate whether PDQ has a better chicken sandwich than Chic-fil-a. The Guys kick off the episode with their first topic which is a viral video of some guys pouring up lean at a Top Golf. The Guys then get into a CRAZY situation that went viral on the TL of a woman outing a man for spreading STDs while knowing he has them. The Guys also go over the fact the guy came out and said that she was lying about it all and the Guys discuss how that is going to affect situations on the TL later down the road. Then the Guys get into a heated back and forth about celibacy and how Sommer Ray and Glorilla are announcing that they are saving themselves until marriage. They discuss how celebrities announcing their celibacy could be a finesse for attention. They also go over whether they would date someone who is celibate. The Guys wrap up the episode by discussing what is to come in episode 100! Thank you tuning into the podcast and we will be back next week with the next episode!   Check us out on other platforms! YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JustTheGuys?sub_confirmation=1 Check us out on other platforms! https://linktr.ee/justtheguyspodcast  

Unlock the secrets behind the fast-food revolution with Eric Knott, COO of PDQ, as we discuss the art of enhancing the guest experience in the bustling restaurant industry. Learn how PDQ's dedication to quality goes beyond mouthwatering meals, delving into the heart of their team dynamics and community engagement. As we examine the ripple effects of business practices on both community and industry, you'll grasp how PDQ is setting a new standard for fostering lasting relationships and exceptional service.In this episode, you'll learn from Eric about:Daring operational choicesPivotal role of feedbackImpact of guest engagementMore!Thanks, Eric!

In the latest episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg "The Restaurant Guy" and Jimmy Frischling "The Finance Guy" host Kep Sweeney, CEO of PDQ Restaurants. The guys start with the Tuesday trivia, revealing three facts about Kep, two of which are true and one false.Kep gives a brief background of himself and PDQ, sharing that the company has a presence in Florida and New York and is known for delivering non-QSR quality food quickly. He mentions PDQ's culinary ethos and its co-founders Bob Basham and Nick Reader.They talk about Sweeney's Wall Street days before delving into his career trajectory. Starting in restaurants, Kep worked with culinary legends and received an award from Julia Child before obtaining his MBA. He was then hired by Solomon Brothers and became a restaurant analyst, gaining experience with independent and multi-unit restaurants. He authored "The New Restaurant Entrepreneur" and has been involved in restaurant consulting, turnarounds, and process improvement.Kep then talks about his transition to PDQ, reflecting on Solomon Brothers' legacy with the hosts. They discuss the origins of major restaurant brands like McDonald's, and Kep provides insight into PDQ's beginnings, detailing how the company grew from a single location to 62. The founding story is explored, including how PDQ was created out of a need for healthier food options for kids.The discussion shifts to the specifics of PDQ's growth, including its corporate model and the unique challenges of franchising. Kep emphasizes the importance of developing operators who are passionate about their work and supported by quantitative analysis, aiming for a perfect day at PDQ with high-quality products and motivated staff. Check out the entire conversation for a deep dive into PDQ's organizational structure, customer-centric approach, data-driven decision-making process, technology adoption, and product innovation. It provides valuable insights into how modern restaurant operations can thrive in a competitive landscape by embracing innovation, agility, and customer-focused strategies.To hear the questions and the answers to Tuesday Trivia's “Two Truths and a Lie,” tune into this episode of Hospitality Hangout.

In the latest episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg "The Restaurant Guy" and Jimmy Frischling "The Finance Guy" host Kep Sweeney, CEO of PDQ Restaurants. The guys start with the Tuesday trivia, revealing three facts about Kep, two of which are true and one false.Kep gives a brief background of himself and PDQ, sharing that the company has a presence in Florida and New York and is known for delivering non-QSR quality food quickly. He mentions PDQ's culinary ethos and its co-founders Bob Basham and Nick Reader.They talk about Sweeney's Wall Street days before delving into his career trajectory. Starting in restaurants, Kep worked with culinary legends and received an award from Julia Child before obtaining his MBA. He was then hired by Solomon Brothers and became a restaurant analyst, gaining experience with independent and multi-unit restaurants. He authored "The New Restaurant Entrepreneur" and has been involved in restaurant consulting, turnarounds, and process improvement.Kep then talks about his transition to PDQ, reflecting on Solomon Brothers' legacy with the hosts. They discuss the origins of major restaurant brands like McDonald's, and Kep provides insight into PDQ's beginnings, detailing how the company grew from a single location to 62. The founding story is explored, including how PDQ was created out of a need for healthier food options for kids.The discussion shifts to the specifics of PDQ's growth, including its corporate model and the unique challenges of franchising. Kep emphasizes the importance of developing operators who are passionate about their work and supported by quantitative analysis, aiming for a perfect day at PDQ with high-quality products and motivated staff. Check out the entire conversation for a deep dive into PDQ's organizational structure, customer-centric approach, data-driven decision-making process, technology adoption, and product innovation. It provides valuable insights into how modern restaurant operations can thrive in a competitive landscape by embracing innovation, agility, and customer-focused strategies.To hear the questions and the answers to Tuesday Trivia's “Two Truths and a Lie,” tune into this episode of Hospitality Hangout.

The critical issue of trust leakage. We're all guilty of focusing too much on acquiring new customers but neglecting customer retention. Providing clear delivery promises to your customers during the buying process is so important.In this episode, Jordan West sits down with guest Avi Moskowitz to discuss the challenges of building trust and improving customer experience in the e-commerce industry. Avi shares his insights and experiences in utilizing the PDQ platform to address these issues. Listen and learn in this episode!KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE:Supporting teams and giving them autonomyData-driven delivery promises and their impact on brandsLack of clear delivery promises leads customers to abandon purchases and turn to platforms like Amazon. Opportunities to improve trust and create a positive customer experienceThe Pareto principle and its consistency in businessAI learning and its similarity to human intelligence Addressing the challenge of building trust in e-commerceThe importance of quick delivery and increasing repeat purchasesThe focus on the "leaky bucket" phenomenonThe inefficiency and lost resources in acquiring and losing customersPDQ's focus on operational efficiency and delivery promisesShopify offers features and integration with shipping methods and carriers to provide data-driven delivery promises.Trust is crucial in business and should not be skipped over.Focusing on the checkout process can significantly impact profitability and customer retention.Recommended Tool:Fireflieshttps://app.fireflies.ai/ChatGPThttps://chat.openai.com/Pretty Damn Quickhttps://www.prettydamnquick.com/Recommended Book:Good to Greathttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/76865.Good_to_Great 7 Habits of Highly Effective Peoplehttps://ati.dae.gov.in/ati12052021_1.pdfToday's Guest:Avi Moskowitz, is the founder of a website development company that specializes in bringing an Amazon-like experience to independent brands. In 2020, Avi and his team launched their own website on Shopify, but faced unexpected success due to the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in hundreds and sometimes thousands of orders per day. This overwhelmed the team, leading Avi to spend most of his time writing apology notes for delayed deliveries. Determined to find a better solution, Avi and his co-founder, Leron, developed a platform that aimed to recreate the trust and customer experience found in physical retail stores. They understood that independent brands often lacked the resources to build trust and convey professionalism online, unlike e-commerce giant Amazon. Avi's company seeks to bridge this gap by providing a comprehensive and trustworthy online shopping experience for independent brands.Connect and learn more about Avi and Pretty Damn Quick here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moskowitzavi/Website: https://www.prettydamnquick.com/Get 5 Offers for 2 Products (10 in total) along with 10 highly engaging tried and true creatives, 30 captivating headlines, descriptions, and ad texts sent to you for only $99. Go to We love our podcast community and listeners so much that we have decided to offer a free eCommerce Growth Plan for your brand! To learn more and how we can help, click here: upgrowthcommerce.com/grow Join our community and connect with other eCommerce brand owners and marketers! https://www.facebook.com/groups/secretstoscalingpodcast

On today's MJ Morning Show: Sinead O'Connor Madonna's illness not in the news? Computer Oaf Morons in the news Fester saw a vehicle driving erratically on I-275... again Most famous dogs Disgusting candy  Roxanne and her family Video-bathing in bakery goods Guilt tipping... now gone further Sinead O'Connor Michelle-the "Nothing Compares 2 U" story How to tell if your neighbor is a serial killer One of the latest online challenges....false kidnapping reports Bodycam footage where HCSO took kids into custody for a BB gun near a school campus A guy was hit in the face with a cel phone... on a roller coaster Leprosy is making  a comeback? 10 patty burgers Roxanne's pants too tight? PDQ in studio Cross-Atlantic flight served KFC piece to each passenger A flight attendant with an itchy trigger to turn back to airport.

We went to Luke Combs, Laney Wilson needs to sell her pants, old people hate concerts, John had a birthday, Mica gets car sick, and you know the quality of people by their teeth. Also, smokin' on tat broccoli, butter up the buns, the taco never makes it home, what does PDQ mean and the cougar beer. All that and more on this episode of The Born Stupid show.

Good morning and happy Tuesday! Lots to win and tons of fun to have. After the show today, Joe and Jed are going to PDQ to try out some of their new menu items! The question is: which non-breakfast fast food item would you eat for breakfast?!

Episode 5 description: This is the next installment in our war on science series and we're looking at the first episode of the Netflix documentary (un)Well "Essential Oils".  This trend is a little too soothing for us to go too hard at the concept, but never fear!  Marc and I have plenty to say about a couple of the key figures featured in this episode.  Dr. Z, my dude, we are coming to drag you!  Listen for digressions into gangster rap, a little bit of our personal experience with western medicine and as always, Marc tells jokes.   Thank you for listening to us each week.   Monroe, Rachel, Sheila Marikar, and Judith Thurman. “How Essential Oils Became the Cure for Our Age of Anxiety.” The New Yorker, 2017. https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/10/09/how-essential-oils-became-the-cure-for-our-age-of-anxiety. Integrative, PDQ, Alternative, and Complementary Therapies Editorial Board. “Aromatherapy With Essential Oils (PDQ®).” PDQ Cancer Information Summaries [Internet]. U.S. National Library of Medicine, October 24, 2005. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK65874/. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlGCc99ZXjs Sashin, Erica. “(Un)Well.” Netflix Official Site, August 12, 2020. https://www.netflix.com/watch/81076172?trackId=14170289. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1Km6E_0sLg --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marc-snediker/support

As an eBay seller, you need to keep up with what's hot on eBay at any given retail moment, because you may have an in-demand item in stock and need to get it listed ASAP — or source it PDQ! In this episode of I Love to Be Selling, you'll discover a trending product so popular that more than 8,000 of them have sold within the last 30 days. Tune in to find out what it is that shoppers are searching for right now and how you can catch this profitable wave. You'll also get access to I Love to Be Selling's free guide What Sells on eBay for Mother's Day! It's 12 full pages power-packed with giftworthy goodies that moms will love. Download your complimentary copy at https://ilovetobeselling.com/webinars-and-workshops/what-sells-for-mothers-day/. I'm Kathy, and I love to be selling!

There's nothing more frustrating than listing an item that doesn't sell. In this episode of I Love to Be Selling, you'll discover small tweaks that can give your sales a BIG boost! Tune in to learn savvy strategies for revising nonperforming listings PDQ to get them sold ASAP. (Hint: Think details, as in keywords and item specifics.) You'll also gain access to I Love to Be Selling's newly updated free guide Dominate eBay Search & Win More Sales! It's chock-full of proven, actionable info and tips for getting your items found by buyers. Download your complimentary copy at https://ilovetobeselling.com/webinars-and-workshops/dominate-ebay-search-tips/. I'm Kathy, and I love to be selling!

According to a recent PDQ survey, 85% of people who manage devices are a team of 1. Many of our guests have a small scope to their job: they manage Macs and/or iPhones. But many in IT manage, well, everything. That means being a jack of many traits: knowing just enough about networking, switches, routers, every piece of software used in an organization, budgeting, or whatever is on the docket at the moment. Today we're going to cover what it's like to cover such breadth with Ylan.  Hosts: Tom Bridge - @tbridge777 Charles Edge - @cedge318 Marcus Ransom - @marcusransom Guests: Ylan Muller - @HeyItsYlan Transcript: Click here to read the transcript Sponsors: Kandji Kolide dataJAR Watchman Monitoring If you're interested in sponsoring the Mac Admins Podcast, please email podcast@macadmins.org for more information. Get the latest about the Mac Admins Podcast, follow us on Twitter! We're @MacAdmPodcast! The Mac Admins Podcast has launched a Patreon Campaign! Our named patrons this month include Weldon Dodd, Damien Barrett, Justin Holt, Chad Swarthout, William Smith, Stephen Weinstein, Seb Nash, Dan McLaughlin, Joe Sfarra, Nate Cinal, Jon Brown, Dan Barker, Tim Perfitt, Ashley MacKinlay, Tobias Linder Philippe Daoust, AJ Potrebka, Adam Burg, & Hamlin Krewson

The Patient Dignity Question (PDQ) is the best question that you will ever ask your patient. It will supercharge your doctor-patient connection and give you key information that you might otherwise have missed.Listen and try it out in your practice.If you have a colleague who would benefit from learning about the PDQ, please forward the episode to them.Reach out anytime!Dr. ChiaramonteDo you wish that you had more tools to give great care to your patients with complex or serious illness? A new CME program will be starting soon that will give you the skills and confidence that you're looking for to help your most challenging patients. Sign up and I'll let you know when the next course is open: https://trainings.integrativepalliative.com/tiipm-keep-in-touch. Programs will also be starting soon for loved ones of people with serious illness. Sign up at the link above if you'd like to know when registration is open.Please review this podcast wherever you listen and forward your favorite episode to a friend! Thanks for helping me spread the word about heart-centered care for people with complex and serious illness.

Here at the Pilot Episode, we love acronyms, so listen to this show ASAP and PDQ you'll find you're having a good time. If you like Marvel movies, that is. Settle in folks, you're in for a trip!

FRIDAY 10/14/22: A TikTok user cries over a couch purchase. A mother is in legal trouble after letting her 10-year-old son get a tattoo. A popular restaurant MAY be serving Kraft macaroni and cheese. The FDA goes after CBD, PDQ.

Chrome quashes another zero-day browser bug. Two big-time cybercrime stories. A 2FA phishing scam that arrived PDQ. Chester swarmed by bots on Twitter. Original music by Edith Mudge Got questions/suggestions/stories to share? Email tips@sophos.com Twitter @NakedSecurity Instagram @NakedSecurity

The year is 2053. The tabs-vs-spaces wars are long over. Ron Evans is the only Go programmer still alive on Earth. All he does is maintain old Go code. It's terrible! He must find a way to warn his fellow gophers before it's too late. Good thing he finally got that PDQ transmission system working…

This week Michael's out and Nolan Grush is IN! Nolan Grush is the Carrier Relations Manager for PDQ America, so it was great to "talk shop" after a long week moving loads. In this conversation you'll hear how Nolan got into freight and logistics, what he does for PDQ, what frustrated him about today, what makes a great dispatcher and great freight brokerage and much more. Enjoy!