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Today we talk to Dustin Kidd, Dr. Peter Macdonald! SNLs 50 years and its impact.
Fantha Tracks loaded up the stock heavy freighter and hit the hyperspace lanes to Olympia for another packed weekend in the Star Wars Zone at London Film and Comic Con, with Fantha Tracks hosting the Lucasfilm related panels on the Second Stage. Host Mark Newbold, along with Paul Naylor, Brian Cameron and Mark Mulcaster spoke to a cargo hold full of guests, and to continue our coverage we hear from The Empire Strikes Back 2nd Unit Director Peter MacDonald and 2nd Assistant Camera Madelyn Most. Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sunday evenings at 9.00pm UK, 4.00pm Eastern and 1.00pm Pacific on Facebook, YouTube, X, Instagram and Twitch and check out our Fantha Tracks Radio Friday Night Rotation every Friday at 7.00pm UK for new episodes of The Fantha From Down Under, Planet Leia, Desert Planet Discs, Start Your Engines, Collecting Tracks, Canon Fodder and special episodes of Making Tracks, and every Tuesday at 7.00pm UK time for your weekly episode of Making Tracks. You can contact any of our shows and send in your listeners questions by emailing radio@fanthatracks.com or comment on our social media feeds: https://www.youtube.com/@FanthaTracksTV/ https://links.fanthatracks.com/ https://link.chtbl.com/fanthatracksradio www.instagram.com/fanthatracks www.facebook.com/FanthaTracks www.twitter.com/FanthaTracks www.pinterest.co.uk/fanthatracks/ www.fanthatracks.tumblr.com/ www.tiktok.com/@fanthatracks www.twitch.tv/fanthatracks www.threads.net/@FanthaTracks
We're all familiar with the checks and stripes of tartan. But, how much do you know about the colourful history of the textile famously sported by the Scottish clans? According to historian and tartan expert Peter MacDonald, some of our favourite 'facts' surrounding the chequered material might not be as accurate as we think. Speaking to Emily Briffett, and answering listener questions, Peter charts tartan's long story - from its early origins, to its growing status as a national symbol and commercial icon. The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Welcome to Season 2, Episode 1 of Ortho Insider hosted by Dr. Adrian Huang. Our guest for our first episode of the season is Dr. Peter MacDonald. Dr. MacDonald is an orthopaedic surgeon at the Pan Am Clinic in Winnipeg, MB, specializing in shoulder and knee injuries. As the Head of the Section of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Manitoba and Head Physician for the Winnipeg Jets (NHL) and Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL), his expertise and leadership in the field are unparalleled.
La I edición del Salón del Cine y las Series de Murcia tiene lugar en el Cuartel de Artillería. Participan Peter Beale, productor ejecutivo de la FOX, que produjo "Star Wars", "La Profecía", y "Alien", entre otras; Peter Macdonald, director de "Rambo 3" y director de segunda unidad de "El imperio Contraataca"; "Harry Potter", "Lobezno" y operador de cámara en "Superman 1 y 2"; Madelyn Most, mujer pionera en el cine al ser una de las primeras mujeres en trabajar en el apartado de fotografía o cámara, en los años 70, en películas como "La Guerra de las Galaxias" y "El Imperio Contraataca".Entre los invitados más curiosos está el doble de acción de Harry Potter David Holmes.
Comedy month continues with a film that could be categorized as "pure action" film has a hard time being taken seriously, Tango & Cash (1989). Directed by Andrey Konchalovskiy, Albert Magnoli, and more, the film stars Sylvester Stallone as the stockbroker cum supercop Ray Tango and Kurt Russell as slobby supercop Gabriel Cash. Yes, they're an odd couple of cops who get sent up the river by crime boss Jack Palance. Chris and Lizzie of the What Went Wrong podcast join Mike to discuss the film while original screenwriter, Randy Feldman, and producer Peter MacDonald talk about the making of Tango & Cash.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.
Comedy month continues with a film that could be categorized as "pure action" film has a hard time being taken seriously, Tango & Cash (1989). Directed by Andrey Konchalovskiy, Albert Magnoli, and more, the film stars Sylvester Stallone as the stockbroker cum supercop Ray Tango and Kurt Russell as slobby supercop Gabriel Cash. Yes, they're an odd couple of cops who get sent up the river by crime boss Jack Palance. Chris and Lizzie of the What Went Wrong podcast join Mike to discuss the film while original screenwriter, Randy Feldman, and producer Peter MacDonald talk about the making of Tango & Cash.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.
The Glen Affric tartan joins thousands of officially copyrighted tartan designs and is being made into new tartan products.
Professor Peter Macdonald MBBS FRACP PHD MD FCSANZ is a world-leading cardiologist with a speciality in heart transplants who has made significant contributions to translational medical research including the "Heart in a Box" technology".
Could our very understanding of COVID-19 and its vaccines be rooted in misconceptions? Dr. Joe Lee, a seasoned ophthalmologist with a striking perspective on lung infections and antibody theory, is interviewed by host James Egidio of the Medical Truth Podcast to dissect these critical questions and more. Dr. Lee tackles the complex interplay between antibodies, antigens, and the alarming potential for clotting that has accompanied the vaccine rollout. Dr. Lee, bolstered by his investigations and the backing of Dr. Peter MacDonald from Johns Hopkins, brings his challenging insights to the forefront, unafraid to confront resistance from powerful entities.For Current and Previous Podcast Episodes, Show Notes, and Videos go to www.MedicalTruthPodcast.comYou can also find the Medical Truth Podcast on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Rumble, and Substack, as well as all the major podcast platforms such as Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, iHeart, and Podchaser
A dynamic conversation with Peter MacDonald, founder of Wunderite, as we consider the integration of semantic search, the dance of regulatory changes, and the promise held within the folds of technology that already exists in our agency. ✅ Join the Insurance Growth Masterclass: https://masterclass.insure ✅ For daily insights and ideas on peak performance: https://www.instagram.com/ryan_hanley/ ✅ Hire me to speak at your next event: https://ryanhanley.com/speaking -- ✅ Peter MacDonald's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petemacdonald/ ✅ Steve's website: https://wunderite.com/ ** More about this episode ** Have you ever stood on the brink of achievement only to find yourself peering over the edge into a void of dissatisfaction? Let's traverse that expanse together, exploring 'The Gap and the Gain', as I share how shifting your mindset from what's missing to what's been accomplished can revolutionize your sense of fulfillment and growth. We'll tap into the wisdom of Dan Sullivan's Strategic Coach program and my own formative experiences, discovering how to relish the journey, not just the destination, and embrace perseverance as the true art of success. Remember, in the symphony of our daily hustle, sometimes the quietest notes speak the loudest. Enter the complex world of insurance, a behemoth of potential and pitfalls, where I'm joined by a visionary from Wunderite to add layers to our discourse. We'll consider the integration of semantic search, the dance of regulatory changes, and the promise held within the folds of technology, such as WonderRite's breakthrough platform. As we wrap up, you'll find your inner skeptic awakened and your intellectual curiosity piqued, with a side serving of conspiracy theories that's sure to entertain. Join us; it's a conversation that promises to challenge, enlighten, and maybe even amuse you. #gratitude #findingpeak #insurance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A dynamic conversation with Peter MacDonald, founder of Wunderite, as we consider the integration of semantic search, the dance of regulatory changes, and the promise held within the folds of technology that already exists in our agency.✅ Join the Insurance Growth Masterclass: https://masterclass.insure✅ For daily insights and ideas on peak performance: https://www.instagram.com/ryan_hanley/✅ Hire me to speak at your next event: https://ryanhanley.com/speaking--✅ Peter MacDonald's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petemacdonald/✅ Steve's website: https://wunderite.com/** More about this episode **Have you ever stood on the brink of achievement only to find yourself peering over the edge into a void of dissatisfaction?Let's traverse that expanse together, exploring 'The Gap and the Gain', as I share how shifting your mindset from what's missing to what's been accomplished can revolutionize your sense of fulfillment and growth.We'll tap into the wisdom of Dan Sullivan's Strategic Coach program and my own formative experiences, discovering how to relish the journey, not just the destination, and embrace perseverance as the true art of success.Remember, in the symphony of our daily hustle, sometimes the quietest notes speak the loudest.Enter the complex world of insurance, a behemoth of potential and pitfalls, where I'm joined by a visionary from Wunderite to add layers to our discourse. We'll consider the integration of semantic search, the dance of regulatory changes, and the promise held within the folds of technology, such as WonderRite's breakthrough platform.As we wrap up, you'll find your inner skeptic awakened and your intellectual curiosity piqued, with a side serving of conspiracy theories that's sure to entertain.Join us; it's a conversation that promises to challenge, enlighten, and maybe even amuse you.#gratitude #findingpeak #insuranceLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of Agents Influence podcast, host Jason Cass interviews Peter MacDonald, Co-founder & CEO of Wunderite. Key Topics: Introduction of Peter MacDonald and the creation of Wunderwrite. Discussion on the independent agent landscape and the IndieTech event. Insights from CEOs of major industry players on the rate of industry change. Exploration of the customer journey in insurance and its impact on agency operations. The challenge of integrating technology and maintaining relevancy in a rapidly evolving industry. The role of Open API in advancing industry connectivity. Perspectives on investment in technology by insurance agencies. Reach out to: Peter MacDonald Jason Cass Visit Website: Wunderite Agency Intelligence
In this episode of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Podcast, hosts Dr. Rachel Frank and Peter Chalmers interview Dr. Peter MacDonald about his term as ASES President and his career.
On October 9th, 2023 we reflect on the contributions of Indigenous peoples in the US, and what is more of a profound contribution than dedication to and protection of our country? In Post 9/11 times, about 1 in 5 Native Americans have joined the armed forces, and we recognize and salute the service and resilience that runs deep and strong throughout our military history. This episode highlights a recent visit to Home Base from Rear Admiral Michael Weahkee, sharing discussions on the Indian Health Service, and an abridged special conversation with Marine Veteran and Navajo Code Talker Peter MacDonald.Our heartfelt thanks to Navajo Code Talker Peter MacDonald and your family for your ongoing service, and of course the three things we all need to hold onto tightly: Knowledge, Wisdom, and Strength. Thank you to Admiral Michael Weakhee for your presentation and partnership as we optimize care for our Native veterans and their families. WWII Navajo Code Talker Hon. Peter MacDonald at the Home Base National Center of Excellence - YouTubeAs Home Base moves forward with planning in Arizona and Navajo Nation, we aim to carry on the Mass General Brigham initiative that started in 2010 with colleague Ellen Bell and others to partner in healthcare, battling health disparities while always chipping away at stigma in mental health especially in these regions. For more information and to access care and or provide support to our growing programs, please connect with us at www.homebase.org.If you are your loved one is experiencing any emotional, mental health struggles, you are not alone and please contact Home Base at (617) 724-5202, or visit www.homebase.org.To Donate to Home Base where every dollar goes to the care of veterans and military families that is cost to them, go to: www.homebase.org/donate.Theme music for Home Base Nation: "Rolling the Tree" by The Butler FrogsFollow Home Base on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedInThe Home Base Nation Team is Steve Monaco, Army Veteran Kelly Field, Justin Scheinert, Chuck Clough, with COO Michael Allard, Brigadier General Jack Hammond, and Peter Smyth.Producer and Host: Dr. Ron HirschbergAssistant Producer, Editor: Chuck CloughChairman, Home Base Media Lab: Peter SmythClosing Guitar Music: Lucy LittleSpecial thanks to David Schmitz and the Waves Media Team for curation of content both live and multimedia videoHome Base Nation is the official podcast of Home Base Program for Veterans and Military Families, a partnership of the Massachusetts General Hospital and the Red Sox Foundation. To learn more and connect with us at Home Base Nation: www.homebase.org/podcastThe views expressed by guests to the Home Base Nation podcast are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by guests are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Massachusetts General Hospital, Home Base, the Red Sox Foundation or any of its officials.
On this episode of Our American Stories, many Americans have heard of the famous Navajo Code Talkers who used their traditional language to transmit secret Allied messages in the Pacific Theater of combat during World War II. Our next story is told to us by one of these Marines. Peter MacDonald is the President at Navajo Code Talkers Association. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today is August 14th - And US Navajo Code Talker Day. Many do not know about the Code Talkers and what they did for our nation - and the world - starting in 1942. On the show today, we are thrilled and honored to share a live conversation that took place on July 23rd 2023 at the Home Base Center of Excellence in Charlestown Navy Yard, with WWII Marine Veteran, Navajo Code Talker Peter MacDonald. Hon. Peter MacDonald is one of three surviving Navajo Code Talkers and his Knowledge, Wisdom, and Strength all come through in this special episode. ___If you are your loved one is experiencing any emotional, mental health struggles, you are not alone and please contact Home Base at (617) 724-5202, or visit www.homebase.org.___This interview followed the 14th annual Run To Home Base at Fenway Park where we honored the Special Operator Community. And along with Red Sox Nation that night in a pregame ceremony, Sox fans (along with many Mets fans at their side) gave a standing ovation to Mr. MacDonald as he and his family got a taste of Fenway spirit, honoring a legend right there in the historical park.Thank you to our honorable guest, Marine Veteran and Navajo Code Talker Peter MacDonald for visiting Home Base and for this live, unforgettable conversation. Thank you for teaching us about service and sacrifice and of course the 3 guiding principles you offer to the next generations: 1. Knowledge, 2. Wisdom, and 3. Strength. We were so grateful to you and your family for visiting us in Boston and hope and look forward to returning the visit in Arizona soon. Many thanks to Hope and Charity MacDonald and your families for making this visit possible- At Home Base, thanks to the great team including Army Veteran Felicia Pinckney, Erin Dwyer, Air Force Veteran Marcus Denetdale, Dr. Louis Chow, Steve Monaco, Army Veteran Kelly Field, Marine Veteran Derek Goodwin, Justin Scheinert, Phebe Garver, with leadership support COO Mike Allard and ED Brigadier General Jack Hammond.Thank you to Chuck Clough for editing and production on this episode and David Schmitz at Waves Media for live-video recording and production – You can find the full length video of this conversation on our YouTube channel."Hozho Nahasdlii'" is a Navajo (Dine') Prayer-Song written by Clara Natonabah from the Tachii'nii Clan. Theme music for Home Base Nation: "Rolling the Tree" by The Butler FrogsFollow Home Base on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedInThe Home Base Nation Team is Steve Monaco, Army Veteran Kelly Field, Justin Scheinert, Chuck Clough, with COO Michael Allard, Brigadier General Jack Hammond, and Peter Smyth.Producer and Host: Dr. Ron HirschbergAssistant Producer, Editor: Chuck CloughChairman, Home Base Media Lab: Peter SmythTo Donate to Home Base where every dollar goes to the care of veterans and military families that is cost to them, go to: www.homebase.org/donate.Home Base Nation is the official podcast of Home Base Program for Veterans and Military Families, a partnership of the Massachusetts General Hospital and the Red Sox Foundation. To learn more and connect with us at Home Base Nation: www.homebase.org/podcastThe views expressed by guests to the Home Base Nation podcast are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by guests are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Massachusetts General Hospital, Home Base, the Red Sox Foundation or any of its officials.
In this episode, James talks with Frank Sentner, Owner of Sentwood Consulting. Visit our website to join our email list, get the scoop on our LIVE coaching calls and never miss an episode: https://www.agencyfreedom.com Connect with Agency Freedom Podcast on Facebook at the Agency Freedom Podcast group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/agencyfreedom Email us at podcast@agencyfreedom.com with ideas, questions, complaints or your favorite grilling recipe. Episode Highlights: Frank shares about his 47 years in the insurance industry, including how he was able to build a product that is now known as Sagitta and how he started his consulting practice. (3:16) Frank mentions that entrepreneurs are a stimulating group of individuals to be around, and he is delighted to help them by providing insight into the industry, and share some of the mistakes he made along the way, and how to avoid those pitfalls. (8:58) Frank shares that the ACORD InsurTech Innovation Challenge was one of the opportunities that got him started in insurance technology, mentoring, and advising. (11:09) Frank explains that Peter MacDonald has a successful product with Wunderite because he had the most important trait of an entrepreneur: he was persistent and never gave up. (13:13) Frank discusses the process of the emergence of IVANS' policy downloads from carriers into management systems into retail agencies. (23:28) Frank believes that insurance influences every part of people's personal and professional life, that it keeps us safer, and that it makes the business world more predictable and reliable. (28:56) Frank explains that the biggest difference he's seeing right now in the industry is that more than half of the technology is risk-mitigation technology. (37:16) Frank shares his opinions on Robotic Process Automation and Machine Learning platforms. (42:26) According to Frank, employing technology effectively in the insurance industry is never a technology problem, it's always a business problem. (50:30) Key Quotes: “I find entrepreneurs to be such a stimulating group of people to be around. They are 100% energy, and they've put it all on the line. And anything I can do to help by giving them insight into our industry, and some of the mistakes I've made myself along the way, how to avoid those pitfalls is really something that gives me great, great pleasure.” - Frank Sentner “The insurance industry is constantly innovating within their space, okay? They're constantly adding additional types of coverage, additional endorsements, additional lines of business, you know, and it is not going to stop. I mean, it's only going to get more complex, because the world is getting more complex.” - Frank Sentner “For every technology that our industry employs, getting it deployed successfully has never been a technology problem. Never. It's always a business problem. It's getting the business people to agree what they want to do.” - Frank Sentner
In this episode, James talks with Frank Sentner, Owner of Sentwood Consulting. Visit our website to join our email list, get the scoop on our LIVE coaching calls and never miss an episode: https://www.agencyfreedom.com Connect with Agency Freedom Podcast on Facebook at the Agency Freedom Podcast group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/agencyfreedom Email us at podcast@agencyfreedom.com with ideas, questions, complaints or your favorite grilling recipe. Episode Highlights: Frank shares about his 47 years in the insurance industry, including how he was able to build a product that is now known as Sagitta and how he started his consulting practice. (3:16) Frank mentions that entrepreneurs are a stimulating group of individuals to be around, and he is delighted to help them by providing insight into the industry, and share some of the mistakes he made along the way, and how to avoid those pitfalls. (8:58) Frank shares that the ACORD InsurTech Innovation Challenge was one of the opportunities that got him started in insurance technology, mentoring, and advising. (11:09) Frank explains that Peter MacDonald has a successful product with Wunderite because he had the most important trait of an entrepreneur: he was persistent and never gave up. (13:13) Frank discusses the process of the emergence of IVANS' policy downloads from carriers into management systems into retail agencies. (23:28) Frank believes that insurance influences every part of people's personal and professional life, that it keeps us safer, and that it makes the business world more predictable and reliable. (28:56) Frank explains that the biggest difference he's seeing right now in the industry is that more than half of the technology is risk-mitigation technology. (37:16) Frank shares his opinions on Robotic Process Automation and Machine Learning platforms. (42:26) According to Frank, employing technology effectively in the insurance industry is never a technology problem, it's always a business problem. (50:30) Key Quotes: “I find entrepreneurs to be such a stimulating group of people to be around. They are 100% energy, and they've put it all on the line. And anything I can do to help by giving them insight into our industry, and some of the mistakes I've made myself along the way, how to avoid those pitfalls is really something that gives me great, great pleasure.” - Frank Sentner “The insurance industry is constantly innovating within their space, okay? They're constantly adding additional types of coverage, additional endorsements, additional lines of business, you know, and it is not going to stop. I mean, it's only going to get more complex, because the world is getting more complex.” - Frank Sentner “For every technology that our industry employs, getting it deployed successfully has never been a technology problem. Never. It's always a business problem. It's getting the business people to agree what they want to do.” - Frank Sentner
In this throwback episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Peter MacDonald, Co-founder & CEO at Wunderite. Peter discusses Wunderite's goals and how the program makes the insurance application process easier, faster, and more efficient. Episode Highlights: Peter shares his background. (2:08) Peter discusses Wunderite's concept and the need in the insurance industry that their product meets. (6:45) Peter explains how the insurance industry's tools have changed since World War II. (8:43) What's been the biggest surprise for Peter in the insurance industry? (11:48) Peter mentions that Wunderite makes every insurance application look like a top-of-the-stack submission without taking a lot of time from you, your team, or your clients. (18:30) What has been the most rewarding part of Peter's Wunderite journey? (24:14) Peter believes that identification is the most important part of risk management. (43:26) Tweetable Quotes: “I think one of the most surprising things recently is that the software has to be so easy. People have no patience, you know where compared to when you go on Amazon, you click a button, and you have a lawn mower delivered to your house tomorrow morning...I think our patience as a society is totally gone.” - Peter MacDonald “We have four values at the company, one is balance, and we very much want to have a balanced culture.” - Peter MacDonald “We're just getting started. Our mission is that we want to build the best software for independent agencies. I'm extremely loyal to the industry...I just want to have the best tools out there because I felt like there was an opportunity when I was running an agency.” - Peter MacDonald Resources Mentioned: Peter MacDonald LinkedIn Wunderite David Carothers Kyle Houck Florida Risk Partners The Extra 2 Minutes
In this throwback episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Peter MacDonald, Co-founder & CEO at Wunderite. Peter discusses Wunderite's goals and how the program makes the insurance application process easier, faster, and more efficient. Episode Highlights: Peter shares his background. (2:08) Peter discusses Wunderite's concept and the need in the insurance industry that their product meets. (6:45) Peter explains how the insurance industry's tools have changed since World War II. (8:43) What's been the biggest surprise for Peter in the insurance industry? (11:48) Peter mentions that Wunderite makes every insurance application look like a top-of-the-stack submission without taking a lot of time from you, your team, or your clients. (18:30) What has been the most rewarding part of Peter's Wunderite journey? (24:14) Peter believes that identification is the most important part of risk management. (43:26) Tweetable Quotes: “I think one of the most surprising things recently is that the software has to be so easy. People have no patience, you know where compared to when you go on Amazon, you click a button, and you have a lawn mower delivered to your house tomorrow morning...I think our patience as a society is totally gone.” - Peter MacDonald “We have four values at the company, one is balance, and we very much want to have a balanced culture.” - Peter MacDonald “We're just getting started. Our mission is that we want to build the best software for independent agencies. I'm extremely loyal to the industry...I just want to have the best tools out there because I felt like there was an opportunity when I was running an agency.” - Peter MacDonald Resources Mentioned: Peter MacDonald LinkedIn Wunderite David Carothers Kyle Houck Florida Risk Partners The Extra 2 Minutes
In this episode, James and guest co-host Peter MacDonald talk with Aviad Pinkovezky, President of First Connect Insurance. To learn more about First Connect Insurance, visit https://portal.firstconnectinsurance.com/signin. Visit our website to join our email list, get the scoop on our LIVE coaching calls and never miss an episode: https://www.agencyfreedom.com Connect with Agency Freedom Podcast on Facebook at the Agency Freedom Podcast group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/agencyfreedom Email us at podcast@agencyfreedom.com with ideas, questions, complaints or your favorite grilling recipe. Episode Highlights: Aviad shares that he served in Israeli Military Intelligence for 10 years, working with super smart people to solve problems using technology and resourcefulness. (4:06) Aviad explains that everybody has their own risk tolerance and financial needs, so it is important to consider other factors before taking a risk. (11:54) Aviad mentions that it is now easier than ever to set up an agency from scratch, with very few hurdles and the friction is much less than it used to be. (16:37) Aviad discusses how First Connect helps small to medium-sized agencies compete with direct consumers. (17:54) Aviad mentions that providing access to markets is one big pillar of First Connect's strategy and execution, as well as the technology solutions. (19:49) Aviad mentions that First Connect has reached the exciting milestone of 70 different carriers and MGA solutions, comprised of both traditional and InsurTech startups. (36:34) Aviad explains that they launched a consumer-grade experience to create a slick, intuitive experience for agents to explore and find new opportunities, and saw an increase of 160% in appointment requests. (41:05) Aviad discusses the huge difference between an agency that attracts high net worth, policyholders and one that attracts non-standard driving non-standard auto drivers, which requires different metrics, design, office space, and marketing. (43:27) Aviad mentions that agents are starving for an easy and intuitive consumer-grade experience, which is what First Connect is here to offer. (52:02) Key Quotes: “We are in the business of leveling the playing field, between small to medium insurance agencies, independent insurance agencies, against the loud direct to consumer, the ones that has like their own resource technology, and so on. ” - Aviad Pinkovezky “Providing access to markets is one big pillar of our strategy and execution. But at the same time, it's not the only one. We believe that also by providing different technology solutions and tools that allow agents to run their agency in a more efficient way, and to have online presence…those are another levers you can pull in order to create better settings for different small to medium agencies where they can compete with larger organizations that have their own technology, engineering resources and so on.” - Aviad Pinkovezky
In this episode, James and guest co-host Peter MacDonald talk with Aviad Pinkovezky, President of First Connect Insurance. To learn more about First Connect Insurance, visit https://portal.firstconnectinsurance.com/signin. Visit our website to join our email list, get the scoop on our LIVE coaching calls and never miss an episode: https://www.agencyfreedom.com Connect with Agency Freedom Podcast on Facebook at the Agency Freedom Podcast group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/agencyfreedom Email us at podcast@agencyfreedom.com with ideas, questions, complaints or your favorite grilling recipe. Episode Highlights: Aviad shares that he served in Israeli Military Intelligence for 10 years, working with super smart people to solve problems using technology and resourcefulness. (4:06) Aviad explains that everybody has their own risk tolerance and financial needs, so it is important to consider other factors before taking a risk. (11:54) Aviad mentions that it is now easier than ever to set up an agency from scratch, with very few hurdles and the friction is much less than it used to be. (16:37) Aviad discusses how First Connect helps small to medium-sized agencies compete with direct consumers. (17:54) Aviad mentions that providing access to markets is one big pillar of First Connect's strategy and execution, as well as the technology solutions. (19:49) Aviad mentions that First Connect has reached the exciting milestone of 70 different carriers and MGA solutions, comprised of both traditional and InsurTech startups. (36:34) Aviad explains that they launched a consumer-grade experience to create a slick, intuitive experience for agents to explore and find new opportunities, and saw an increase of 160% in appointment requests. (41:05) Aviad discusses the huge difference between an agency that attracts high net worth, policyholders and one that attracts non-standard driving non-standard auto drivers, which requires different metrics, design, office space, and marketing. (43:27) Aviad mentions that agents are starving for an easy and intuitive consumer-grade experience, which is what First Connect is here to offer. (52:02) Key Quotes: “We are in the business of leveling the playing field, between small to medium insurance agencies, independent insurance agencies, against the loud direct to consumer, the ones that has like their own resource technology, and so on. ” - Aviad Pinkovezky “Providing access to markets is one big pillar of our strategy and execution. But at the same time, it's not the only one. We believe that also by providing different technology solutions and tools that allow agents to run their agency in a more efficient way, and to have online presence…those are another levers you can pull in order to create better settings for different small to medium agencies where they can compete with larger organizations that have their own technology, engineering resources and so on.” - Aviad Pinkovezky
WWII Marine Veteran and Navajo Code Talker Peter MacDonald reflects on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service, and at the same time points out that Dr. King would not simply want a day of service, but a way of service. As one of the only three living Code Talkers of more than 400 from WWII, Mr. MacDonald embodies grace and gratitude, and teaches us that although these codes may have been used as weapons, war is never the goal. His ongoing wish is for peace, balance and being one together with the world among all cultures – With one Navajo word that sums this up, and what Dr. King was all about: Hozho. Thank you for joining this conversation with Marine Veteran and Navajo Code Talker Peter MacDonald, and wishing you all to be in Hozho not only on this day of service, but everyday.Special thanks to Charity MacDonald for making this conversation with your Dad possible. You have served as a military family member and obviously helping to carry his, Navajo and other Native American Veterans' torches in order to educate generations. And many thanks to Army Veteran Regan Hawthorne, son of the late Marine Veteran and Code Talker Roy Hawthorne for your service, support of the upcoming Navajo Code Talker Museum, and for your stewardship in connecting with Home Base, and Marine Veteran Andrew Appleton, for all your ongoing service to veterans and your support of the Navajo Code Talker Museum.___If you are your loved one is experiencing any emotional, mental health struggles, you are not alone and please contact Home Base at (617) 724-5202, or visit www.homebase.org.Theme music for Home Base Nation: "Rolling the tree" by The Butler FrogsFollow Home Base on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedInThe Home Base Nation Team is Steve Monaco, Army Veteran Kelly Field, Phebe Garver, Justin Scheinert, Chuck Clough, with COO Michael Allard, Brigadier General Jack Hammond, and Peter Smyth.Producer and Host: Dr. Ron HirschbergAssistant Producer, Editor: Chuck CloughChairman, Home Base Media Lab: Peter SmythTo Donate to Home Base where every dollar goes to the care of veterans and military families that is cost to them, go to: www.homebase.org/donate.Home Base Nation is the official podcast of Home Base Program for Veterans and Military Families, a partnership of the Massachusetts General Hospital and the Red Sox Foundation. To learn more and connect with us at Home Base Nation: www.homebase.org/podcastThe views expressed by guests to the Home Base Nation podcast are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by guests are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Massachusetts General Hospital, Home Base, the Red Sox Foundation or any of its officials.
In this episode of Agents Influence podcast, host Jason Cass interviews Peter MacDonald, Co-Founder & CEO of Wunderite. Peter discusses how Wunderites simplifies the process of submitting insurance applications, supplementals, and accords for both insurance brokers and their customers. Episode Highlights: Peter mentions that he will speak about sales automation at the Agents Leadership conference in Niagara Falls in September. (6:59) Peter explains that Wunderite's main function is to simplify insurance applications, supplementals, and accords. (9:12) Peter mentions that Wunderite's goal is to make data collecting simple and straightforward so that insurance agents could win transactions, earn a lot of money, and have a great career. (13:00) Peter recalls meeting his Co-Founder, Joe, on the first day of their business class in Boston in 2017. (15:22) Peter expresses his gratitude for the remarkable things Jason Cass has done for the industry. (21:00) Jason explains why insurance is the best industry ever created and why he loves what he does for it. (21:53) According to Peter, if you do a better job, people will love you. (26:09) Jason and Peter discuss the key takeaways from Malcolm Gladwell's book “Outliers”. (26:36) Peter believes that if insurance is good enough for Tom Brady, it's good enough for everybody. (28:04) Jason explains what is a pledge of performance (30:51) Peter explains why insurance professionals should not use insurance terminology, but instead terminology from the industry that you working with. (36:58) Peter believes that being on the ground will teach you a lot if you're new to the business. (36:55) Peter expresses his desire to connect with agents n order to learn from them. (38:14) Key Quotes: “The main thing that Wunderite does is we make insurance applications, supplementals, and accords easier.” - Peter MacDonald “Do your job, do it better, and people will love you for it.” - Peter MacDonald “Know the lingo, don't use insurance words, use the words like from the business that you're working with.” - Peter MacDonald Resources Mentioned: Peter MacDonald LinkedIn Wunderite Reach out to Jason Cass Agency Intelligence
Peter MacDonald, Co-founder & CEO at Wunderite, joined the show today to discuss the 4/3/5 method and how to utilize it as an advisor to your clients. But what exactly is the 4/3/5 method?With markets rising and the thought of recession lingering, being a proactive advisor is as crucial as ever. How can you bring value and gain trust? Find out today!About Wunderite:We are insurance agents and business owners at our roots.Some of us have been in insurance over a decade. We are all on a mission to build the best software for independent insurance agencies.Co-founders Peter and Joe met on the first day of their MBA program at Boston College. Peter came from a family insurance agency, where he sold insurance. Joe came from a family business where he bought insurance. They knew there had to be a better way, and began to iterate. Following graduation, they started working full time on their mission to bring the Wunder back to insurance.Episode Links:Ellerbrock-Norris: https://www.ellerbrock-norris.com/Ellerbrock-Norris Wealth Strategies: https://www.ellerbrock-norris-ws.com/Wunderite: https://wunderite.com/LAUNCH: https://getlaunch.io/ LinkedIn:Elliot BassettRyan BrottPeter MacDonaldYouTube:https://youtu.be/BquDofviWOwThis episode is sponsored by LAUNCH.In the world of insurance, independent agencies fight to survive. Brokers are forced to compete by blocking markets and bid for the lowest price. Worse yet, the industry is fragmented.Agencies find it difficult to collaborate across division on the same client. Millions of dollars in potential revenue are left on the table. And agency owners lie awake at night wondering how to scale.THAT'S WHERE LAUNCH COMES IN.Access The Full-Revenue Potential In Your Existing Book Of Business. See Opportunities Other Agencies Can't. Offer More Value. Gain a Competitive Advantage In A Commoditized Market.Visit https://getlaunch.io/ to learn more.This episode is sponsored by LAUNCH.In the world of insurance, independent agencies fight to survive. Brokers are forced to compete by blocking markets and bid for the lowest price. Worse yet, the industry is fragmented.Agencies find it difficult to collaborate across division on the same client. Millions of dollars in potential revenue are left on the table. And agency owners lie awake at night wondering how to scale.THAT'S WHERE LAUNCH COMES IN.Access the full-revenue potential in your existing book of business. See opportunities other agencies can't. Offer more value. Gain a competitive advantage in a commoditized market.Visit https://getlaunch.io/ to learn more.
PETE (aka Peter MacDonald) snagged three MusicNL Award nominations. He's nominated for Alternative Artist of the Year for his solo album called Songs for Theo. He's also nominated in the same category for his work with the band With Violet. That group is also being considered in the Rising Star of the Year category.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck continue their conversation with Peter MacDonald, Co-founder & CEO at Wunderite for a four-part series called "The MacDonald Sessions." In this session, Peter talks about band of pricing. Episode Highlights: Peter shares what “band of pricing” is technique and how it can be used to talk about pricing with customers and prospects. (1:56) Peter explains that price is always going to come up and you can take a proactive risk management approach to discuss it with your clients . (8:59) David discusses how to be able to know if a client is getting a competitive price. (11:53) David shares why it is also important to be able to analyze and walk away from an opportunity if needed. (15:44) Kyle shares the situation where he had a bad prospect, and how he was able to deal with it. (18:31) Peter and David explain how important it is to pre-qualify clients and prospects, as well as practice recapping what happened during the process of getting a sale. (23:39) Peter shares that it is important to visualize your success and then analyze it to see what you can do better next time. (26:45) Tweetable Quotes: "I think of everything, and I honestly feel like every single problem that our industry has revolved around education." - David Carothers "I think the best athletes visualize their success and then they watch their footage to see what they could do better next time." - Peter MacDonald "I think it's helpful to anchor that concept in your customer's mind that there's a band of pricing, and you can be on the high side, you can be on the low side, you can never guarantee you're going to be on the lowest with insurance." - Peter MacDonald Resources Mentioned: Peter MacDonald LinkedIn Wunderite David Carothers Kyle Houck Florida Risk Partners The Extra 2 Minutes
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck continue their conversation with Peter MacDonald, Co-founder & CEO at Wunderite for a four-part series called "The MacDonald Sessions." In this session, Peter talks about band of pricing. Episode Highlights: Peter shares what “band of pricing” is technique and how it can be used to talk about pricing with customers and prospects. (1:56) Peter explains that price is always going to come up and you can take a proactive risk management approach to discuss it with your clients . (8:59) David discusses how to be able to know if a client is getting a competitive price. (11:53) David shares why it is also important to be able to analyze and walk away from an opportunity if needed. (15:44) Kyle shares the situation where he had a bad prospect, and how he was able to deal with it. (18:31) Peter and David explain how important it is to pre-qualify clients and prospects, as well as practice recapping what happened during the process of getting a sale. (23:39) Peter shares that it is important to visualize your success and then analyze it to see what you can do better next time. (26:45) Tweetable Quotes: "I think of everything, and I honestly feel like every single problem that our industry has revolved around education." - David Carothers "I think the best athletes visualize their success and then they watch their footage to see what they could do better next time." - Peter MacDonald "I think it's helpful to anchor that concept in your customer's mind that there's a band of pricing, and you can be on the high side, you can be on the low side, you can never guarantee you're going to be on the lowest with insurance." - Peter MacDonald Resources Mentioned: Peter MacDonald LinkedIn Wunderite David Carothers Kyle Houck Florida Risk Partners The Extra 2 Minutes
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck continue to interview Peter MacDonald, Co-founder & CEO at Wunderite for a six-part series called "The MacDonald Sessions." In this session, Peter shares useful steps that new agents can take when starting to build their book of business. Episode Highlights: Peter discusses the importance of cold calling for new agents that are trying to build their book of business. (3:57) Peter shares that there are certain things people can do when building their book of business for the first time that big companies can't do. (7:58) Peter explains that part of building a great book of business is having to do things that don't scale. (10:03) Peter shares that it is best to have a salesperson as an internal advocate, as they will be eager on your behalf. (14:56) Peter discusses different types of personalities cold-calling agents may encounter. (16:28) Peter shares the steps to consider and gives an example of what to do in trying to insure tech companies. (18:42) Peter explains that he is willing to go through a rough period of time because it gives a more positive return in the long run. (22:27) Peter shares what having a great professional relationship looks like and the benefits of such a relationship. (24:05) Tweetable Quotes: "There are things that you can do if you're building your business for the first time that the big companies, they literally can't like their business model just won't allow for it." - Peter MacDonald "Salespeople love to win. And, if you got a salesperson as an internal advocate that loves to win, and they're fighting on your behalf, that's awesome." - Peter MacDonald "I think if you want to build a great business, the advice from Paul Graham, just like the founders of Airbnb, it's like, do things that don't scale. If you want to build a great business, like, that's what you got to do. That's what founders do all the time." - Peter MacDonald Resources Mentioned: Peter MacDonald LinkedIn Wunderite David Carothers Kyle Houck Florida Risk Partners The Extra 2 Minutes
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck continue to interview Peter MacDonald, Co-founder & CEO at Wunderite for a six-part series called "The MacDonald Sessions." In this session, Peter shares useful steps that new agents can take when starting to build their book of business. Episode Highlights: Peter discusses the importance of cold calling for new agents that are trying to build their book of business. (3:57) Peter shares that there are certain things people can do when building their book of business for the first time that big companies can't do. (7:58) Peter explains that part of building a great book of business is having to do things that don't scale. (10:03) Peter shares that it is best to have a salesperson as an internal advocate, as they will be eager on your behalf. (14:56) Peter discusses different types of personalities cold-calling agents may encounter. (16:28) Peter shares the steps to consider and gives an example of what to do in trying to insure tech companies. (18:42) Peter explains that he is willing to go through a rough period of time because it gives a more positive return in the long run. (22:27) Peter shares what having a great professional relationship looks like and the benefits of such a relationship. (24:05) Tweetable Quotes: "There are things that you can do if you're building your business for the first time that the big companies, they literally can't like their business model just won't allow for it." - Peter MacDonald "Salespeople love to win. And, if you got a salesperson as an internal advocate that loves to win, and they're fighting on your behalf, that's awesome." - Peter MacDonald "I think if you want to build a great business, the advice from Paul Graham, just like the founders of Airbnb, it's like, do things that don't scale. If you want to build a great business, like, that's what you got to do. That's what founders do all the time." - Peter MacDonald Resources Mentioned: Peter MacDonald LinkedIn Wunderite David Carothers Kyle Houck Florida Risk Partners The Extra 2 Minutes
Salut l'équipe, ✌ On ne vous a pas oublié pour cette dernière partie des vacances et c'est avec nostalgie qu'on se replonge dans un film d'arts martiaux qui a bouleversé notre enfance. Premiere véritable prestation de Jean Claude Van Damme et premier grand écart sur grand écran ! Souvent considéré comme un nanar, c'est l'heure de réhabiliter le tigre rouge et ses thèmes plus profonds qu'il n'y paraît… La sélection: KARATE TIGER aka NO RETREAT, NO SURRENDER – Corey Yuen (1986) Invités : KRS Menphis Philou Films mentionnés : Opération Dragon - Robert Clouse (1973) Le Jeu de la mort - Robert Clouse / Bruce Lee (1978) Karaté Kid - John G. Avildsen (1984) Rocky 4 - Sylvester Stallone (1986) Rocky 5 - John G. Avildsen (1990) Légionnaire - Peter MacDonald (1988) Le cercle de feu - Albert Pyun (1991) Karaté Tiger 2 - Corey Yuen ( 1987) Sidekicks - Aaron Norris (1992) Vengeance sur parole - Peter H. Hunt (1993) Karaté Warrior - Fabrizio De Angelis (1987) Le Transporteur - Louis Leterrier / Corey Yuen (2002) Un podcast cinéma produit et réalisé par le Spectrum Intro: Hazebeatzs | Outro: Jeremz Pou | Design Logo: Sebcha
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck continue to interview Peter MacDonald, Co-founder & CEO at Wunderite for part two of the six-part series called "The MacDonald Sessions." In this session, Peter shares how to discuss broker selection with your clients. Episode Highlights: David explains that they always educate every single one of their clients regarding broker selection. (4:01) Peter shares what broker selection means and explains how it works by using Amazon as an example. (7:53) David shares that some clients do not understand their reputation in the insurance marketplace. (9:56) Peter explains how he would explain broker selection to his clients in a way that they would be able to understand. (12:42) Peter explains situations where clients may find themselves in an inaccurate comparison. (14:55) Peter explains that when people are competing for your business, there needs to be a strategy behind how you're approaching the marketplace. (17:34) Peter shares what will put the broker in the strongest position to do the best representation for clients and prospects. (20:14) Tweetable Quotes: "At the end of the day, nobody has a college course, nobody has a high school class that says how to procure business insurance for your company. It just doesn't exist, right? Our industry is who taught people how to buy insurance." - David Carothers "What can you do to sharpen your pencil that's going to put the broker in the strongest position to do the best representation for the clients and prospects you're working with." - Peter MacDonald "There might be markets that you know, you don't have the ability to quote, and so you have to recognize that as well." - Peter MacDonald Resources Mentioned: Peter MacDonald LinkedIn Wunderite David Carothers Kyle Houck Florida Risk Partners The Extra 2 Minutes
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck continue to interview Peter MacDonald, Co-founder & CEO at Wunderite for part two of the six-part series called "The MacDonald Sessions." In this session, Peter shares how to discuss broker selection with your clients. Episode Highlights: David explains that they always educate every single one of their clients regarding broker selection. (4:01) Peter shares what broker selection means and explains how it works by using Amazon as an example. (7:53) David shares that some clients do not understand their reputation in the insurance marketplace. (9:56) Peter explains how he would explain broker selection to his clients in a way that they would be able to understand. (12:42) Peter explains situations where clients may find themselves in an inaccurate comparison. (14:55) Peter explains that when people are competing for your business, there needs to be a strategy behind how you're approaching the marketplace. (17:34) Peter shares what will put the broker in the strongest position to do the best representation for clients and prospects. (20:14) Tweetable Quotes: "At the end of the day, nobody has a college course, nobody has a high school class that says how to procure business insurance for your company. It just doesn't exist, right? Our industry, who taught people how to buy insurance." - David Carothers "What can you do to sharpen your pencil that's going to put the broker in the strongest position to do the best representation for the clients and prospects you're working with." - Peter MacDonald "There might be markets that you know, you don't have the ability to quote, and so you have to recognize that as well." - Peter MacDonald Resources Mentioned: Peter MacDonald LinkedIn Wunderite David Carothers Kyle Houck Florida Risk Partners The Extra 2 Minutes
The Titanic: the biggest insurance claim of the century. Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat: the greatest historical insurance negotiation. Join guest Peter MacDonald from Wunderite and host Jim Schubert on this episode of Agents Growth Academy to be proud to be a part of the lubrication that's brought function to society. Become a company that makes top-of-stack submissions quickly and easily–every time. 3 Key Takeaways-Only outsource the things that don't add value to your client's experience. These things that typically feel grueling for you as well and can be handled by Wunderite.-It's all about the positive touch points with your clients; start taking advantage of the invaluable data points you collect about them and make the conversation relevant.-Remember that insurance at its core is about the natural human desire to protect one another. Apply that to your agency's approach toward the community. About Peter MacDonaldBefore founding Wunderite in 2018, Peter worked at a family insurance agency selling most types of insurance. In this role, Peter earned industry licenses and credentials (CPCU, CRM, CIC, LIA), represented independent agents to lawmakers in Washington DC with the IIABA, and built and implemented technology for the agency.Intrigued by computers since he was four, Peter hacked the UI of AOL Instant Messenger, started modhalo.net to enhance Halo gameplay, and built bulletprooflinks.com (featured in Wired) before graduating high school. He quickly figured that the insurance industry needed better technology.Peter earned an MBA with distinction from Boston College as a Dean's Scholar and a BS in Mathematics Cum Laude from Wheaton (IL).Peter lives in Massachusetts with his wife and two kids. He is a former traveler, recent drone enthusiast, and likes to be outside.
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Peter MacDonald, Co-Founder & CEO of Wunderite for Part 1 of a six-part series called "The MacDonald Sessions." They discuss the gap analysis and the reasons why it plays such an important role for producers. Episode Highlights: David shares why he likes interviewing people who were once agents turned InsurTech guys, because they don't forget what they did as agents. (2:25) Peter explains why it is never beneficial to do free work for people who are never going to buy from you. (5:29) Peter breaks down how he used to do a gap analysis with winning the account and Broker of Record. (9:18) David shares that you should know everything that the person you're meeting with is tied to, both as an entity and as an individual. (13:05) Peter shares that his most extensive account ever closed as a result of uncovering something missing from the umbrella was $200k. (16:37) Peter shares how he uncovered and talked about savings and overspending with his clients. (21:13) Peter talks about ordinances or laws requiring people to do something to their homes that they do not want to. (26:36) Peter shares how he would communicate with his clients without overwhelming them with too much information. (30:36) Tweetable Quotes: "What we're trying to do here in this gap analysis is not necessarily fix all the problems at once, right? Because you're probably not going to be able to do that, but it's just about all the things you can start to create pain about." - Peter MacDonald "You're trying to create a cumulative effect of all this stuff that you can point to, like, why are there so many mistakes? The number one place to start is named insured." - Peter MacDonald "What I don't want you to hear if you're listening to this is to do free work for people who are never going to buy from you. Like, that's what you don't want to do. You don't want to be stuck in a spot where you're like a net, analyzing people's risks." - Peter MacDonald Resources Mentioned: Peter MacDonald LinkedIn Wunderite David Carothers Kyle Houck Florida Risk Partners The Extra 2 Minutes
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Peter MacDonald, Co-Founder & CEO of Wunderite for Part 1 of a six-part series called "The MacDonald Sessions." They discuss the gap analysis and the reasons why it plays such an important role for producers. Episode Highlights: David shares why he likes interviewing people who were once agents turned InsurTech guys, because they don't forget what they did as agents. (2:25) Peter explains why it is never beneficial to do free work for people who are never going to buy from you. (5:29) Peter breaks down how he used to do a gap analysis with winning the account and Broker of Record. (9:18) David shares that you should know everything that the person you're meeting with is tied to, both as an entity and as an individual. (13:05) Peter shares that his most extensive account ever closed as a result of uncovering something missing from the umbrella was $200k. (16:37) Peter shares how he uncovered and talked about savings and overspending with his clients. (21:13) Peter talks about ordinances or laws requiring people to do something to their homes that they do not want to. (26:36) Peter shares how he would communicate with his clients without overwhelming them with too much information. (30:36) Tweetable Quotes: "What we're trying to do here in this gap analysis is not necessarily fix all the problems at once, right? Because you're probably not going to be able to do that, but it's just about all the things you can start to create pain about." - Peter MacDonald "You're trying to create a cumulative effect of all this stuff that you can point to, like, why are there so many mistakes? The number one place to start is named insured." - Peter MacDonald "What I don't want you to hear if you're listening to this is to do free work for people who are never going to buy from you. Like, that's what you don't want to do. You don't want to be stuck in a spot where you're like a net, analyzing people's risks." - Peter MacDonald Resources Mentioned: Peter MacDonald LinkedIn Wunderite David Carothers Kyle Houck Florida Risk Partners The Extra 2 Minutes
On this episode of Our American Stories, many Americans have heard of the famous Navajo Code Talkers who used their traditional language to transmit secret Allied messages in the Pacific Theater of combat during World War II. This story is told to us by one of these Marines, Peter MacDonald, the President at Navajo Code Talkers Association. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of Agents Influence podcast, host Jason Cass interviews Peter MacDonald, Co-Founder & CEO of Wunderite. Peter discusses how Wunderites simplifies the process of submitting insurance applications, supplementals, and accords for both insurance brokers and their customers. Episode Highlights: Peter mentions that he will speak about sales automation at the Agents Leadership conference in Niagara Falls in September. (6:59) Peter explains that Wunderite's main function is to simplify insurance applications, supplementals, and accords. (9:12) Peter mentions that Wunderite's goal is to make data collecting simple and straightforward so that insurance agents could win transactions, earn a lot of money, and have a great career. (13:00) Peter recalls meeting his Co-Founder, Joe, on the first day of their business class in Boston in 2017. (15:22) Peter expresses his gratitude for the remarkable things Jason Cass has done for the industry. (21:00) Jason explains why insurance is the best industry ever created and why he loves what he does for it. (21:53) According to Peter, if you do a better job, people will love you. (26:09) Jason and Peter discuss the key takeaways from Malcolm Gladwell's book “Outliers”. (26:36) Peter believes that if insurance is good enough for Tom Brady, it's good enough for everybody. (28:04) Jason explains what is a pledge of performance (30:51) Peter explains why insurance professionals should not use insurance terminology, but instead terminology from the industry that you working with. (36:58) Peter believes that being on the ground will teach you a lot if you're new to the business. (36:55) Peter expresses his desire to connect with agents n order to learn from them. (38:14) Key Quotes: “The main thing that Wunderite does is we make insurance applications, supplementals, and accords easier.” - Peter MacDonald “Do your job, do it better, and people will love you for it.” - Peter MacDonald “Know the lingo, don't use insurance words, use the words like from the business that you're working with.” - Peter MacDonald Resources Mentioned: Peter MacDonald LinkedIn Wunderite Reach out to Jason Cass Agency Intelligence
Peter MacDonald, Co-founder & CEO at Wunderite, joined the show today to discuss his time as an insurance agent and how that led him to create software to help others like him become successful. Over the years, he has learned tips, tricks and methods that have helped him become a trusted advisor to his clients. He took that knowledge and used it to begin automating insurance applications for independent agents and their clients. Take some of Peter's success stories and utilize them in your own universe! Enjoy today's episode.About Wunderite:We are insurance agents and business owners at our roots.Some of us have been in insurance over a decade. We are all on a mission to build the best software for independent insurance agencies.Co-founders Peter and Joe met on the first day of their MBA program at Boston College. Peter came from a family insurance agency, where he sold insurance. Joe came from a family business where he bought insurance. They knew there had to be a better way, and began to iterate. Following graduation, they started working full time on their mission to bring the Wunder back to insurance.Episode Links:Ellerbrock-Norris: https://www.ellerbrock-norris.com/Ellerbrock-Norris Wealth Strategies: https://www.ellerbrock-norris-ws.com/Wunderite: https://wunderite.com/LAUNCH: https://getlaunch.io/ LinkedIn:Elliot BassettRyan BrottPeter MacDonaldThis episode is sponsored by LAUNCH.In the world of insurance, independent agencies fight to survive. Brokers are forced to compete by blocking markets and bid for the lowest price. Worse yet, the industry is fragmented.Agencies find it difficult to collaborate across division on the same client. Millions of dollars in potential revenue are left on the table. And agency owners lie awake at night wondering how to scale.THAT'S WHERE LAUNCH COMES IN.Access The Full-Revenue Potential In Your Existing Book Of Business. See Opportunities Other Agencies Can't. Offer More Value. Gain a Competitive Advantage In A Commoditized Market.Visit https://getlaunch.io/ to learn more.This episode is sponsored by LAUNCH.In the world of insurance, independent agencies fight to survive. Brokers are forced to compete by blocking markets and bid for the lowest price. Worse yet, the industry is fragmented.Agencies find it difficult to collaborate across division on the same client. Millions of dollars in potential revenue are left on the table. And agency owners lie awake at night wondering how to scale.THAT'S WHERE LAUNCH COMES IN.Access the full-revenue potential in your existing book of business. See opportunities other agencies can't. Offer more value. Gain a competitive advantage in a commoditized market.Visit https://getlaunch.io/ to learn more.
Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart Support The Daily Gardener Buy Me A Coffee Connect for FREE! The Friday Newsletter | Daily Gardener Community Historical Events 1757 On this day, Horace Walpole wrote a letter to his friend John Chute Esquire about the heat wave coursing through Europe. July of 1757 set many records for heat. At the time, it was the hottest month ever recorded in Paris history and for the country of England. The English physician John Huxham, a provincial doctor remembered for his study of fevers, noted that the heat caused many health issues for people. Horace's letter from his home at Strawberry Hill ended with these words, I say nothing of the heat of this magnificent weather, with the glass yesterday up to three quarters of sultry. In all English probability this will not be a hinderance long; though at present... I have made the tour of my own garden but once these three days before eight at night, and then I thought I should have died of it. For how many years we shall have to talk of the summer of fifty-seven! 1817 Birth of Henry David Thoreau, American naturalist, essayist, poet, and philosopher. National Simplicity Day is observed on July 12th in his honor. Thoreau advocated for living a life of simplicity, and he is best known for his book Walden, a reflection on simple living in natural surroundings. A leading Transcendentalist, his essay, Civil Disobedience, was an argument for disobedience to an unjust state. Thoreau said all of these things: The bluebird carries the sky on his back. God made ferns to show what he could do with leaves There are moments when all anxiety and toil are becalmed in the infinite leisure and repose of nature. I know because I read...Your mind is not a cage. It's a garden. And it requires cultivating. Though I do not believe that a plant will spring up where no seed has been, I have great faith in a seed. Convince me that you have a seed there, and I am prepared to expect wonders. Gardening is civil and social, but it wants the vigor and freedom of the forest and the outlaw. I would rather sit on a pumpkin and have it all to myself, than be crowded on a velvet cushion. Live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influence of each. We can make liquor to sweeten our lips Of pumpkins and parsnips and walnut-tree chips. I once had a sparrow alight upon my shoulder for a moment, while I was hoeing in a village garden, and I felt that I was more distinguished by that circumstance than I should have been by any epaulet I could have worn. 1895 Birth of Oscar Hammerstein II, American lyricist, librettist, theatrical producer, and director in the musical theater. Oscar Hammerstein II was born into a show business family who lived in New York. His father and uncle, Willie and Arthur Hammerstein were successful theater managers, and his grandfather, Oscar Hammerstein I, was a famous opera impresario. Oscar's career spanned almost four decades, during which time he won eight Tony Awards and two Academy Awards for Best Original Song. For Carousel, Oscar famously wrote his most famous lyric, June is bustin' out all over. The last song Rodgers and Hammerstein wrote together before his death in August of 1960 was Edelweiss, Captain von Trapp's poignant farewell to his beloved homeland. Oscar used the flower to symbolize Captain von Trapp's loyalty to Austria. Nine months after The Sound of Music opened on Broadway, Oscar Hammerstein II died from stomach cancer. 1895 Birth of Richard Buckminster Fuller, American architect, systems theorist, author, designer, inventor, and futurist. Richard styled his name R. Buckminster Fuller for his writing. He wrote over thirty books and coined or popularized terms such as "Spaceship Earth," "ephemeralization," and "synergetics." In 1960, he also popularized the geodesic dome, and he installed one called the "Climatron" in the Missouri Botanical Garden. Richard predicted it would last for a while but was not a permanent structure. The word Climatron is a blend of the Greek words for climate and machine. The magnificent dome was also the world's first fully air-conditioned greenhouse. The Climatron ranges from 64°F at night to a high of 85°F — the perfect temperature range for keeping the rainforest plants happy and healthy. Today, some sixty years after its debut, the Climatron is still standing and is home to nearly 3,000 plants covering almost 200 different plant species, including one that produces the largest tree-born fruit in the world: the Jackfruit. The Climatron also hosts at least three varieties of coffee plants. And every January, the Climatron closes for tree trimming of the tallest trees as they reach the edges of the geodesic dome. Trimming allows the trees to continue actively growing and lets sunlight filter in to reach ground-level plants. Richard wrote, Nature does have manure and she does have roots as well as blossoms, and you can't hate the manure and blame the roots for not being blossoms. There is nothing in a caterpillar that tells you it's going to be a butterfly!!! He also wrote, Nature is trying very hard to make us succeed, but nature does not depend on us. We are not the only experiment. Grow That Garden Library™ Book Recommendation The Manual of Plant Grafting by Peter MacDonald This book came out in 2014, and the subtitle is Practical Techniques for Ornamentals, Vegetables, and Fruit. This is such a handy book to keep in your garden tote or potting bench. As Peter points out, grafting is simply the process of uniting one plant with another so that they become a single plant. If you have been gardening for a while, it's only natural to grow more curious about grafting as you grow your garden. Peter's book is an excellent grafting resource, and he's quick to remind us that, There is no single correct way to graft a plant. There are, however, different ways of successfully grafting. These are not necessarily preferred or better-just different. Therefore, it is not possible to provide one technique for the grafting of each species, there are simply too many options available. Peter wrote, One of the main aims of this book is to discuss in detail the principle techniques being used by growers. I have been fortunate to go on study tours to the United States, the Netherlands, Germany, and Australia. ...For the majority of the information on practical grafting, however, I have had the assistance of many propagators working on nurseries in England that specialize in grafting. Their location in England should be borne in mind when considering the timings and specific details of the grafting techniques, especially the aftercare. The other principle source of information...has been the journal of The Combined Proceedings of the International Plant Propagators' Society. Any professional horticulturist involved in producing plants should be a member of this society. The journal goes back over 50 years and holds a wealth of knowledge on all aspects of propagating and growing plants. More importantly, with the motto "Seek and Share,' its members freely exchange knowledge, making it a very friendly and supportive society with which to get involved. If you are new to grafting, I hope this book will give you the confidence to have a go. If you already graft, I hope you will find a few pointers to help you improve your success rate or quality of final plant. If you just have an interest in gardening, - hope you will be inspired to find out more about some of the characters who have contributed to the development of grafting over the years. Chapters in Peter's book include one on the History of Grafting. Here's an example of Peter's straightforward tone. He wrote, BETWEEN THREE AND FIVE THOUSAND years ago, a farmer took a shoot (or scion) from a plant and attached it to another plant (or rootstock) growing nearby in such a way that they formed a union and the shoot began to grow. The first graft had been successfully carried out. To achieve this, however, the two plants had to be related closely enough to be compatible and form at least a temporary union. A cut would need to have been made on both plants and put together so that vascular cambium cells were close enough to form a connection across the callus bridge. The callus bridge would only form if the two plants were held together and prevented from drying out. The vascular cambium would only form if the tie were tight enough to apply some pressure to the cuts. Finally, the entire pro- cess would only be successful if done at the right time of year when cells were actively dividing in the rootstock and the scion buds were dormant. How many times might this have been tried before a successful union was achieved? How often would someone persevere in trying to achieve a union if the first attempt was unsuccessful? Other chapters focus on the Uses of Grafting, Formation of Graft Union, Production of Rootstock and Scion Material, and Bench Grafting. The chapter on bench grafting is divided into cold and hot callus grafting, which is used depending on the time of year and whether artificial heat is applied to the graft. Peter also has a chapter on Field Grafting, which is the other primary method of grafting used by growers. Peter also covers Vegetable Grafting - something that may appeal if you are interested in grafting tomatoes and other vegetable salad crops. Vegetable grafting is something that the Japanese have popularized. And Peter also talks about another specialty area in a chapter on Grafting Cactus. After forecasting the Future of Grafting, Peter shares some other helpful resources, including three charts of woody plants, both ornamental and fruit, that can be grafted. Other charts suggest grafting options for various plants and suitable rootstocks. This book is 232 pages on how to grow your grafting skills to improve the performance of your ornamental and productive plants - what a great skill to have! You can get a copy of The Manual of Plant Grafting by Peter MacDonald and support the show using the Amazon link in today's show notes for around $ 18. Botanic Spark 2012 On this day, Hugh Johnson, author of Trees, The Principles of Gardening, and many writings on wine, wrote in Trad's Diary, which started as an editorial column of the RHS Journal: ‘You garden with a light touch' said a knowing visitor the other day – appreciatively, I hope. Could she have been referring to the complementary campanulas ("kam·pan·you·luhs"), the aleatory alliums, the volunteer violas and random ranunculus that meet your eye wherever you turn? ‘You leave things in; so much nicer than taking them out.' I do take them out. I've been barrowing opium poppies to the compost for weeks now. The idea is to let them show a first flower or two, decide whether it is a good colour or not, is fully frilly or otherwise desirable, and pull up the ones that have no special quality, in the hope of improving the stock. After years of doing this I admit we aren't getting very far, but I enjoy the process. The thing to remember is what comes out easily, like the poppies, and what leaves roots in the ground. You can enjoy an allium, even into its seed head phase, and still get rid of it. Not so an invasive campanula. And violas are the devil to do away with. It's lucky I enjoy weeding so much. Thanks for listening to The Daily Gardener And remember: For a happy, healthy life, garden every day.
Scottish Tartan historian, Peter MacDonald, is searching for the "Holy Grail" of tartan. He's hoping to find it in Nova Scotia. He's holding an event on Friday, June 25 at the Highland Village Museum.
160 - Ladies and gentlemen, it's the world's most expensive direct to video movie - Legionnaire.
Peter MacDonald has been a part of the insurance industry since birth.
In this episode of The MVP Podcast, Mitch Gibson sits down with Co-Founder and CEO of Wunderwrite, Peter MacDonald to discuss the things he learned as a young agent 7 years ago which gave him the tools and ability to build an amazing product like Wunderwrite. Peter also talks about the importance of building relationships and why it should be a common denominator in everyone's success strategy. If you haven't had a chance to talk to Peter or Dillon over at Wunderwrite, then you need to book a call with them now and just have a conversation. Episode Highlights: Peter discusses how they came up with the concept for Wunderwrite. (8:32) Peter believes that the reason the industry has so many independent agents is that they are more efficient than larger corporations. (16:18) Peter discusses his experiences as a young producer as well as the skills he has learned over time. (19:05) Peter discusses the four habits of referability, which include arriving on time, doing what you say you're going to do, completing what you start, and saying please and thank you. (19:53) Peter mentions that if he were a rookie agent today, the first thing he would do is create connections with people who can recommend him to new business. (26:31) Peter mentions that he and his colleague have earned their Six Sigma Green Belt. (35:37) Peter explains the API application program interface. (40:19) Peter compares Wunderite's program to some other application that was created several years ago. (40:56) Peter mentions that one of the challenges with an API is that it requires detailed documentation. (41:57) Peter discusses the importance of reviews, particularly in the digital market. (47:30) Peter answers Mitch Gibson's five rapid-fire questions are answered by Peter. (53:09) Key Quotes: “What I know now is that the industry is set up the way it is, for economic reasons. The reason there are so many independent agents, is, frankly, because you guys can do it more efficiently than some huge corporation can do it.” - Peter MacDonald “If I was a young agent today, the number one thing that I would do is I would build relationships with centers of influence, who can refer me business” - Peter MacDonald “We want to combine a streamlined, simple process with a lot of the things that we've come to appreciate and joy and other areas of our life. And we're still not where we want to be 100%, like we're always wanting to be improving, there's so much more than we could do. But this is kind of where the product is today.” - Peter MacDonald Resources Mentioned: Peter MacDonald LinkedIn Wunderwrite Reach out to Mitch Gibson
In this episode of The MVP Podcast, Mitch Gibson sits down with Co-Founder and CEO of Wunderwrite, Peter MacDonald to discuss the things he learned as a young agent 7 years ago which gave him the tools and ability to build an amazing product like Wunderwrite. Peter also talks about the importance of building relationships and why it should be a common denominator in everyone's success strategy. If you haven't had a chance to talk to Peter or Dillon over at Wunderwrite, then you need to book a call with them now and just have a conversation. Episode Highlights: Peter discusses how they came up with the concept for Wunderwrite. (8:32) Peter believes that the reason the industry has so many independent agents is that they are more efficient than larger corporations. (16:18) Peter discusses his experiences as a young producer as well as the skills he has learned over time. (19:05) Peter discusses the four habits of referability, which include arriving on time, doing what you say you're going to do, completing what you start, and saying please and thank you. (19:53) Peter mentions that if he were a rookie agent today, the first thing he would do is create connections with people who can recommend him to new business. (26:31) Peter mentions that he and his colleague have earned their Six Sigma Green Belt. (35:37) Peter explains the API application program interface. (40:19) Peter compares Wunderite's program to some other application that was created several years ago. (40:56) Peter mentions that one of the challenges with an API is that it requires detailed documentation. (41:57) Peter discusses the importance of reviews, particularly in the digital market. (47:30) Peter answers Mitch Gibson's five rapid-fire questions are answered by Peter. (53:09) Key Quotes: “What I know now is that the industry is set up the way it is, for economic reasons. The reason there are so many independent agents, is, frankly, because you guys can do it more efficiently than some huge corporation can do it.” - Peter MacDonald “If I was a young agent today, the number one thing that I would do is I would build relationships with centers of influence, who can refer me business” - Peter MacDonald “We want to combine a streamlined, simple process with a lot of the things that we've come to appreciate and joy and other areas of our life. And we're still not where we want to be 100%, like we're always wanting to be improving, there's so much more than we could do. But this is kind of where the product is today.” - Peter MacDonald Resources Mentioned: Peter MacDonald LinkedIn Wunderwrite Reach out to Mitch Gibson
In this episode of Agency Freedom Podcast, James talks with Peter MacDonald, Co-Founder, and CEO of Wunderite. Episode Highlights: Peter shares his background story and what led him to the insurance industry. (5:31) Peter shares that he met Wunderwrite's Co-Founder, Joe Schnare, on his first day of business school. (11:11) Peter explains that one of the challenges the industry is facing is not having enough technology to capture underwriting data. (17:51) Peter mentions that the more interesting aspect for him and his company is being able to understand who their customers are. (21:21) Peter shares a concept he learned from Roger Sitkins and Larry Linne called the Trusted Advisor Team. (26:58) Peter explains that most people don't understand their insurance, but if they do, they will buy more. (31:22) Peter explains data input and output as well as digital signatures and their significance. (35:47) Peter shares that agents are doing interesting things with connectivity between software platforms. (42:13) Peter talks about the automatic handwriting tool that was originally invented for the President of the United States. (44:10) Key Quotes: "I think you have to be working with great people, you have to have great people doing what they love to do and what they're talented at." - Peter MacDonald "If you're running a vanilla insurance agency, if you're good at what you're doing, I guarantee you, your customers are going to be growing with you. At least if you're doing your job, they are." - Peter MacDonald "Agents are doing really interesting things with connectivity between software platforms, I think agents are recognizing that they're being held back by some legacy tools…I love the excitement, and I love the innovation that is ultimately going to benefit your customers and your business." - Peter MacDonald Resources Mentioned: Learn more about Wunderite and sign up for your demo and consultation at www.wunderite.com/agencyfreedom --- Visit our website to join our email list, get the scoop on our LIVE coaching calls and never miss an episode: https://www.agencyfreedom.com Connect with Agency Freedom Podcast on Facebook at the Agency Freedom Podcast group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/agencyfreedom Email us at podcast@agencyfreedom.com with ideas, questions, complaints or your favorite grilling recipe.
In this episode of Agency Freedom Podcast, James talks with Peter MacDonald, Co-Founder, and CEO of Wunderite. Episode Highlights: Peter shares his background story and what led him to the insurance industry. (5:31) Peter shares that he met Wunderwrite's Co-Founder, Joe Schnare, on his first day of business school. (11:11) Peter explains that one of the challenges the industry is facing is not having enough technology to capture underwriting data. (17:51) Peter mentions that the more interesting aspect for him and his company is being able to understand who their customers are. (21:21) Peter shares a concept he learned from Roger Sitkins and Larry Linne called the Trusted Advisor Team. (26:58) Peter explains that most people don't understand their insurance, but if they do, they will buy more. (31:22) Peter explains data input and output as well as digital signatures and their significance. (35:47) Peter shares that agents are doing interesting things with connectivity between software platforms. (42:13) Peter talks about the automatic handwriting tool that was originally invented for the President of the United States. (44:10) Key Quotes: "I think you have to be working with great people, you have to have great people doing what they love to do and what they're talented at." - Peter MacDonald "If you're running a vanilla insurance agency, if you're good at what you're doing, I guarantee you, your customers are going to be growing with you. At least if you're doing your job, they are." - Peter MacDonald "Agents are doing really interesting things with connectivity between software platforms, I think agents are recognizing that they're being held back by some legacy tools…I love the excitement, and I love the innovation that is ultimately going to benefit your customers and your business." - Peter MacDonald Resources Mentioned: Learn more about Wunderite and sign up for your demo and consultation at www.wunderite.com/agencyfreedom --- Visit our website to join our email list, get the scoop on our LIVE coaching calls and never miss an episode: https://www.agencyfreedom.com Connect with Agency Freedom Podcast on Facebook at the Agency Freedom Podcast group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/agencyfreedom Email us at podcast@agencyfreedom.com with ideas, questions, complaints or your favorite grilling recipe.
Video Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipgZy6pZITkI chatted with Peter MacDonald about Wunderite's mission to be the very best tool for independent agents and brokers to collaboratively fill out insurance applications (including supplementals and schedules). Created by brokers, for brokers, and a graduate of the BrokerTech accelerator. In this fun chat we talked about insurance, farms, petting zoos, going through two accelerators at once, and how to choose the right accelerator.Peter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petemacdonald/Wunderite: https://www.wunderite.com/
We do apologize that this episode is unfortunately so relevant to recent events in the news but hope we can give you some laughs with this dumb, dumb action movie. This week, it's time to talk about the conclusion of the original John Rambo trilogy, the aptly-named... Rambo III. First thing's first, the guys dive a bit into the weird naming conventions of this franchise, Brendan is weirded out when he sees Rambo riding a horse, they discuss the cartoon and the old Jewish man who voiced the title character, of course the prophetic messaging about Afghanistan is brought up and much, much more. Check our social media on Sunday for the Sunday Screencrap and take a guess at our next movie! What We've Been Watching: Encanto "Popcorn Fodder" Questions? Comments? Suggestions? You can always shoot us an e-mail at wwttpodcast@gmail.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/wwttpodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/wwttpodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/wwttpodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/wwttpodcast Theme Song recorded by Taylor Sheasgreen: www.facebook.com/themotorleague Logo designed by Mariah Lirette: www.instagram.com/its.mariah.xo Montrose Monkington III: www.twitter.com/montrosethe3rd What Were They Thinking is sponsored by GameItAll.com and HostGator (use the coupon code 'SCHLOCK' for 25% off your first purchase) and is a proud member of the Age of Radio Podcast Network (www.ageofradio.org) Rambo III stars Sylvester Stallone, Richard Crenna, Marc de Jonge, Doudi Shoua, Sasson Gabai and Kurtwood Smith; directed by Peter MacDonald. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is a special multi-guest episode of The Ryan Hanley Show with a "Who's Who" lineup of technology power players including Steve Anderson, CEO of Catalyit, Peter MacDonald, Co-Founder & CEO of Wunderite, and Andrew Wynn, Co-Founder & CEO of Ascend.We get after all things independent insurance agents and technology.You don't want to miss this episode...Episode Highlights: Peter explains how they came up with the idea of talking about the future of insurance technology. (7:44) Steve explains the Catalyit concept and what they do. (9:33) Andrew introduces himself and what Ascend does. (12:10) Peter shares his background and Wunderite's concept. (14:17) Steve discusses how technology is becoming more accessible to the general public. (17:53) Peter believes that insurance agents have always had a perspective on customer service and that it has always been a high concern for agencies. (24:46) Andrew discusses his thought process for launching his own company. (29:07) Peter mentions that their company's health insurance was recently changed this year and how technology was integrated into the sales demonstration. (36:38) According to Andrew, they wanted to create a solution that was more than just premium finance and gave a much better customer experience. (45:07) Peter explains how he came up with the idea for Wunderite. (47:36) Peter talks about the need for an ecosystem to support the tools that we want as agents. (1:02:00) Key Quotes: “It's not about technology, it's about meeting the customer where they want to be.” - Steve Anderson “The future of InsurTech is really about empowering independent agents.” - Peter MacDonald “We wanted to build a product that delivers that better customer experience, while staying competitive on the rate.” - Andrew Wynn Resources Mentioned: Steve Anderson LinkedIn Peter MacDonald Andrew Wynn Catalyit Wunderite Ascend. Reach out to Ryan Hanley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is a special multi-guest episode of The Ryan Hanley Show with a "Who's Who" lineup of technology power players including Steve Anderson, CEO of Catalyit, Peter MacDonald, Co-Founder & CEO of Wunderite, and Andrew Wynn, Co-Founder & CEO of Ascend. We get after all things independent insurance agents and technology. You don't want to miss this episode... Episode Highlights: Peter explains how they came up with the idea of talking about the future of insurance technology. (7:44) Steve explains the Catalyit concept and what they do. (9:33) Andrew introduces himself and what Ascend does. (12:10) Peter shares his background and Wunderite's concept. (14:17) Steve discusses how technology is becoming more accessible to the general public. (17:53) Peter believes that insurance agents have always had a perspective on customer service and that it has always been a high concern for agencies. (24:46) Andrew discusses his thought process for launching his own company. (29:07) Peter mentions that their company's health insurance was recently changed this year and how technology was integrated into the sales demonstration. (36:38) According to Andrew, they wanted to create a solution that was more than just premium finance and gave a much better customer experience. (45:07) Peter explains how he came up with the idea for Wunderite. (47:36) Peter talks about the need for an ecosystem to support the tools that we want as agents. (1:02:00) Key Quotes: “It's not about technology, it's about meeting the customer where they want to be.” - Steve Anderson “The future of InsurTech is really about empowering independent agents.” - Peter MacDonald “We wanted to build a product that delivers that better customer experience, while staying competitive on the rate.” - Andrew Wynn Resources Mentioned: Steve Anderson LinkedIn Peter MacDonald Andrew Wynn Catalyit Wunderite Ascend Reach out to Ryan Hanley
This is a special multi-guest episode of The Ryan Hanley Show with a "Who's Who" lineup of technology power players including Steve Anderson, CEO of Catalyit, Peter MacDonald, Co-Founder & CEO of Wunderite, and Andrew Wynn, Co-Founder & CEO of Ascend. We get after all things independent insurance agents and technology. You don't want to miss this episode... Episode Highlights: Peter explains how they came up with the idea of talking about the future of insurance technology. (7:44) Steve explains the Catalyit concept and what they do. (9:33) Andrew introduces himself and what Ascend does. (12:10) Peter shares his background and Wunderite's concept. (14:17) Steve discusses how technology is becoming more accessible to the general public. (17:53) Peter believes that insurance agents have always had a perspective on customer service and that it has always been a high concern for agencies. (24:46) Andrew discusses his thought process for launching his own company. (29:07) Peter mentions that their company's health insurance was recently changed this year and how technology was integrated into the sales demonstration. (36:38) According to Andrew, they wanted to create a solution that was more than just premium finance and gave a much better customer experience. (45:07) Peter explains how he came up with the idea for Wunderite. (47:36) Peter talks about the need for an ecosystem to support the tools that we want as agents. (1:02:00) Key Quotes: “It's not about technology, it's about meeting the customer where they want to be.” - Steve Anderson “The future of InsurTech is really about empowering independent agents.” - Peter MacDonald “We wanted to build a product that delivers that better customer experience, while staying competitive on the rate.” - Andrew Wynn Resources Mentioned: Steve Anderson LinkedIn Peter MacDonald Andrew Wynn Catalyit Wunderite Ascend. Reach out to Ryan Hanley
This week's special guest Peter MacDonald joins Gavin Berry, Scott McDermott and Andy Newport to discuss the January transfer window and the latest from Ibrox
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Peter MacDonald is the regional director for Canadian Blood Services for Atlantic Canada. He speaks iwth host Julia Wright about the current need for blood donors as COVID-19 cases spike causing cancelled appointments and no-shows.
#035 – George and Charlotte look back at highlights from the last year and give their predictions for the industry in 2022.Referenced Podcast Episodes:Chris Paradiso Aubie Knight – IIANC Chris Lane - Tarmika Kat Ternes - Agency Zoom Carey Wallace – Agency Focus Ron Shroyer – Donna for Agents Peter MacDonald and Joe Schnare - Wunderite Seth Zaremba - bAtomic Are Your Customers Hearing What You're Saying? CNA Cyberattack Case Study Lisa Lounsbury- Big I NY Jason Liu - ZywaveRecent Happenings Part 1, Part 2, Part 3For full show notes and previous podcast episodes go to: www. Insuranceagencytrendsetters.comAnd be sure to click “subscribe” so you don't miss any upcoming episodes, including unannounced bonus episodes.
In this episode of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Podcast, hosts Dr. Rachel Frank and Dr. Peter Chalmers interview Drs. Jed Kuhn and Peter MacDonald on clinical research.
Information Morning Moncton from CBC Radio New Brunswick (Highlights)
Peter MacDonald is the director of donor relations and collection for Atlantic Canada at Canadian Blood Services.
Nobody is a fan of the insurance application process, especially not your busy customers. Peter MacDonald, Cofounder, and CEO of Wunderite sees a better way to do things—where technology handles the heavy lifting to make life simpler for agents and customers alike. In this robust discussion, Peter and Michael discuss: How agencies can recruit and retain talent in a competitive job market What agents are doing now to simplify the application process Understanding the key triggers that drive people to purchase insurance How agency principals should structure their technology buying process If growing efficiently is a goal for your agency, make this conversation a priority and learn how agencies are solving stubborn industry problems. Presented by Agency Revolution, the Connected Insurance Podcast provides bi-weekly opportunities for listeners to dive deep into the trends affecting insurance agents and brokers today and to gain proven strategies and tactics for agency growth. Our hosts facilitate thoughtful panels and 1:1 conversations with a variety of prominent thought leaders, with a focus on how to streamline and drive operational efficiency for your independent agency through the intelligent use of technology.
This week the mayor sat down with CEO and Founder of Wunderite , Peter MacDonald. We have such a phenomenal conversation about everything from Education to how to get that perfect top of stack Submission!!! We travel down memory lane and discover a lot of similarities, we laugh a lot about various topics, and we learn a lot about various topics. That top of stack submission is crucial to writing more commercial business and my man here has a created a company to help you do just that. Episode Sponsors Smart ChoiceCover DeskCanopy Connect
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Peter MacDonald, Co-founder & CEO at Wunderite. Peter discusses Wunderite's goals and how the program makes the insurance application process easier, faster, and more efficient. Episode Highlights: Peter shares his background. (2:08) Peter discusses Wunderite's concept and the need in the insurance industry that their product meets. (6:45) Peter explains how the insurance industry's tools have changed since World War II. (8:43) What's been the biggest surprise for Peter in the insurance industry? (11:48) Peter mentions that Wunderite makes every insurance application look like a top-of-the-stack submission without taking a lot of time from you, your team, or your clients. (18:30) What has been the most rewarding part of Peter's Wunderite journey? (24:14) Peter believes that identification is the most important part of risk management. (43:26) Tweetable Quotes: “I think one of the most surprising things recently is that the software has to be so easy. People have no patience, you know where compared to when you go on Amazon, you click a button, and you have a lawn mower delivered to your house tomorrow morning...I think our patience as a society is totally gone.” - Peter MacDonald “We have four values at the company, one is balance, and we very much want to have a balanced culture.” - Peter MacDonald “We're just getting started. Our mission is that we want to build the best software for independent agencies. I'm extremely loyal to the industry...I just want to have the best tools out there because I felt like there was an opportunity when I was running an agency.” - Peter MacDonald Resources Mentioned: Peter MacDonald LinkedIn Wunderite David Carothers Kyle Houck Florida Risk Partners The Extra 2 Minutes
In this episode of The Ryan Hanley Show, Ryan Hanley interviews Peter MacDonald, co-founder, and CEO at Wunderite. Peter discusses insurance start-ups, entrepreneurship, and how independent agents can make commercial insurance submissions better. This is an episode you don't want to miss...Episode Highlights: Peter explains what Wunderite is and what they do. (11:59) Peter mentions that Wunderite's goal is to make it simpler for agents to gather the data they need from customers, to make it incredibly easy, and to make it available on any device. (13:25) Peter mentions that Wunderite software is designed with the customer in mind and it allows customers to use the program in their own unique way. (14:57) Peter explains why Wunderite is focused on making their software easier to use than a pen and paper for their customers. (20:53) Peter explains how Wunderite fits into the day-to-day operations of the customer. (23:36) Peter mentions that one of their primary goals for this year is to have acord forms in Wunderite. (27:58) Peter mentioned that Wunderite has carrier supplementals. (29:49) Where does Peter see the potential for big wins in the insurance industry? (32:32) Peter believes that insurance is the original big data industry. (35:23) Peter defines success in his own words. (49:10) Key Quotes: “With Wunderite, what we wanted to do is make an easier way to capture the data that you need from your customers...So you don't have to ask all these annoying questions.” - Peter MacDonald “I've always wanted to build something on my own. I've always wanted to challenge myself to execute on these ideas and that's what I'm doing with my company and it's like the best thing I could possibly be doing is what I have to be doing.” - Peter MacDonald “We're on a journey, we're not perfect, but that's kind of the goal. So it has to be super easy to use the software. That's the only way it's gonna make it easier than, you know, pen and paper.” - Peter MacDonald Resources Mentioned: Peter MacDonald LinkedIn Wunderite Reach out to Ryan Hanley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of The Ryan Hanley Show, Ryan Hanley interviews Peter MacDonald, co-founder, and CEO at Wunderite. Peter discusses insurance start-ups, entrepreneurship, and how independent agents can make commercial insurance submissions better. This is an episode you don't want to miss... Episode Highlights: Peter explains what Wunderite is and what they do. (11:59) Peter mentions that Wunderite's goal is to make it simpler for agents to gather the data they need from customers, to make it incredibly easy, and to make it available on any device. (13:25) Peter mentions that Wunderite software is designed with the customer in mind and it allows customers to use the program in their own unique way. (14:57) Peter explains why Wunderite is focused on making their software easier to use than a pen and paper for their customers. (20:53) Peter explains how Wunderite fits into the day-to-day operations of the customer. (23:36) Peter mentions that one of their primary goals for this year is to have acord forms in Wunderite. (27:58) Peter mentioned that Wunderite has carrier supplementals. (29:49) Where does Peter see the potential for big wins in the insurance industry? (32:32) Peter believes that insurance is the original big data industry. (35:23) Peter defines success in his own words. (49:10) Key Quotes: “With Wunderite, what we wanted to do is make an easier way to capture the data that you need from your customers...So you don't have to ask all these annoying questions.” - Peter MacDonald “I've always wanted to build something on my own. I've always wanted to challenge myself to execute on these ideas and that's what I'm doing with my company and it's like the best thing I could possibly be doing is what I have to be doing.” - Peter MacDonald “We're on a journey, we're not perfect, but that's kind of the goal. So it has to be super easy to use the software. That's the only way it's gonna make it easier than, you know, pen and paper.” - Peter MacDonald Resources Mentioned: Peter MacDonald LinkedIn Wunderite Reach out to Ryan Hanley
In this episode of The Ryan Hanley Show, Ryan Hanley interviews Peter MacDonald, co-founder, and CEO at Wunderite. Peter discusses insurance start-ups, entrepreneurship, and how independent agents can make commercial insurance submissions better. This is an episode you don't want to miss... Episode Highlights: Peter explains what Wunderite is and what they do. (11:59) Peter mentions that Wunderite's goal is to make it simpler for agents to gather the data they need from customers, to make it incredibly easy, and to make it available on any device. (13:25) Peter mentions that Wunderite software is designed with the customer in mind and it allows customers to use the program in their own unique way. (14:57) Peter explains why Wunderite is focused on making their software easier to use than a pen and paper for their customers. (20:53) Peter explains how Wunderite fits into the day-to-day operations of the customer. (23:36) Peter mentions that one of their primary goals for this year is to have acord forms in Wunderite. (27:58) Peter mentioned that Wunderite has carrier supplementals. (29:49) Where does Peter see the potential for big wins in the insurance industry? (32:32) Peter believes that insurance is the original big data industry. (35:23) Peter defines success in his own words. (49:10) Key Quotes: “With Wunderite, what we wanted to do is make an easier way to capture the data that you need from your customers...So you don't have to ask all these annoying questions.” - Peter MacDonald “I've always wanted to build something on my own. I've always wanted to challenge myself to execute on these ideas and that's what I'm doing with my company and it's like the best thing I could possibly be doing is what I have to be doing.” - Peter MacDonald “We're on a journey, we're not perfect, but that's kind of the goal. So it has to be super easy to use the software. That's the only way it's gonna make it easier than, you know, pen and paper.” - Peter MacDonald Resources Mentioned: Peter MacDonald LinkedIn Wunderite Reach out to Ryan Hanley
Agents have more technology at their disposal than ever before. So why are so many still resorting to pen and paper? Find out in this episode when Chip speaks with startup insurtech founders, Peter MacDonald and Joe Schnare of Wunderite. For more information: Learn more about Wunderite Become a Recommended Agent on TrustedChoice.com
The man who filmed Superman: The Movie under the direction of cinematographer Geoffrey Unsworth. Camera operator Peter MacDonald is simply a legend in the film industry. Cabaret, The Empire Strikes Back, Rambo, Batman, Harry Potter, and a list of films longer than Superman's cape. In episode 37 Jay & Jim catch up with Peter in France and discuss filming some of the most memorable scenes in Superman and Superman II. From working with Donner and Unsworth to filming Krypton, Smallville, Metropolis and everything in-between. Peter is one of the most charming, funny and talented guys in the business and his stories will fly out of your speakers and into your heart!
For this episode, number 24 (April 2021), I have a conversation with director Peter Macdonald. Peter was in fine fettle and was happy to answer all and any questions I had about his career as a cameraman, a cinematographer, a second unit director and a director. I would love to talk with Peter some more as it’s clear he has so many more stories about working with some of the great actors and directors of cinema. Including Attenborough, Guinness, Harris, Forman, Borman, Henson, Donner, Lucas, Kershner, Fossie, Bowie, Hackman, Minnelli, Striesand, Burton. Just incredible really.Check out Peter's extensive list of work on IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0003423/Also a nice article about Peter here on the British Cinematrorapher site - https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/clapperboard-peter-macdonald-bsc-dga/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/jamiebenning)
For Episode 23 I spoke with camera assistant Madelyn Most. Listed as “second assistant camera” on both Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back, Madelyn offers another unique perspective from within the 70’s and 80’s film industry. Despite that period of the industry being dominated by men, I didn’t want my podcast to be. So I was glad to be able to reach Madelyn. Hearing the point of view of a woman who worked in a sexist industry at a time when representations of women were typically what we might now call problematic is part of the education I wanted for myself in doing this podcast. These aren’t the stories that I widely told and they are important. Madelyn's partner director Peter Macdonald is my guest on episode 24 coming later this month (April 202....1)Robert Watts - A Life in Film - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uRTQjUdEygWomen Behind the Camera - https://womenbehindthecamera.co.uk/Director Peter Macdonald - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0003423/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/jamiebenning)
Peter MacDonald talking about his journey in the game .
At 92 years old, Peter MacDonald is just one of five surviving Navajo Code talkers who played a vital part in World War II during the Battle of Iwo Jima, where 25,000 lives were lost over a period of 6 weeks. Upon his return home, he was sworn to a vow of secrecy for 23 years until the Marines declassified the mission while working as a Project Engineer on the Polaris Missile Project for Howard Hughes. MacDonald has also served as a four time Chairman of The Navajo Indian Nation, a position similar to a governor of native American territory. Join host Anthony Arno as he talks with local Route 66 realtor Jacque Kellogg who connects the Navajo Code talkers with a little known motel that sits on Route 66 in Flagstaff, AZ.
Welcome to Making Tracks and our final episode of 2020. We return for the last time to Empire40 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back with location second unit director Peter Macdonald and second assistant camera Madelyn Most, a fun and in-depth interview with two hugely respected members of the film community that we're proud to bring you here on Making Tracks. Be sure to check out Good Morning Tatooine, our weekly news show LIVE on Fantha Tracks Facebook every Sunday evening at 9.00pm GMT and later on Fantha Tracks TV on YouTube. You can contact any of our shows and send in your listeners questions by emailing radio@fanthatracks.com or comment on our social media feeds: www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ7LZotr3rQhVJwpO3b2ELw www.instagram.com/fanthatracks www.facebook.com/FanthaTracks www.twitter.com/FanthaTracks www.pinterest.co.uk/fanthatracks/ www.fanthatracks.tumblr.com/ www.tiktok.com/@fanthatracks
The brothers had no idea that Legionnaire (1998) would be the war time epic melodrama that both of them needed. This subtle slow burn masterpiece was directed Peter MacDonald one of the first directors to really trust Van Damme's acting abilities. It is a thoughtful exploration of various intersections of masculinity and addresses the nuances of the toxicity within all on the back drop of the devastation of imperialism and war. Very thought provoking film. With some amazing casting and great performances. The brothers cannot speak of it highly enough!Please involve yourselves in BLM initiatives. Here are some links to resources to help you get started: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1loo_jm5t2jiMDVQOccuFMaP6G1UYyeGLkxwcCDIIwLY/edit?fbclid=IwAR3IeY2btoDZSjdh8QKRg7mEMGV1uGztTcXWTM2aNN5TUdG-of11gO2NW0ohttps://medium.com/equality-includes-you/what-white-people-can-do-for-racial-justice-f2d18b0e0234Stay safe and indoors friends of the show!Tell a fellow movie fan.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thirstyformorepresentsand @morethirsty on TwitterEmail us at schwartzythepodcast@gmail.com
This is National Blood Donor Week. Peter MacDonald is director of donor relations for Canada Blood Services. He talks about the need for blood and the new protocols in place to keeps donors safe; Joshua Sealy-Harrington is a lawyer at Power Law in Ottawa and a doctoral student at Columbia Law School. He talks about the challenges in attempting to prosecute police officers accused of violence towards citizens; Dan Kraus, a senior biologist with Nature Conservancy of Canada talks about endemic species - the flora and fauna unique to this country - that may be threatened; Barrington Walker is a professor at Wilfrid Laurier University who specializes in Black Canadian history. He outlines the racist heritage and symbolism of the Confederate flag; Dwayne and Emily are an interracial couple raising their three boys in Belleville. They off their reaction to a local police officer's posing with the Confederate flag; Dwayne who is Black, describes his experience living in what is a predominately white community; Chef and author Raquel Fox talks about summertime comfort foods.
Pour ce premier épisode et à l'occasion de la sortie récente de RAMBO LAST BLOOD, on vous a préparé une rétrospective du soldat le plus badass du 7ème art. Analyses, références et anecdotes gonflées au napalm. Intro: Films mentionnés dans cet episode: Rambo - Ted Kotcheff (1982) Rambo 2 : La Mission - George Pan Cosmatos (1985) Rambo 3 - Peter MacDonald (1988) John Rambo - Sylvester Stallone (2008) Rambo: Last Blood - Adrian Grunberg (2019) Sans retour - Walter Hill (1983) Podcast cinema Le Spectrum Intro: Hazebeatzs | Outro: Jeremz Pou | Design Logo: Sebcha
Kelly talks to Peter MacDonald, Director Donor Relations at Canadian Blood Services.
Information Morning Moncton from CBC Radio New Brunswick (Highlights)
Peter MacDonald is the director of donor relations for Canadian Blood Services in Atlantic Canada.
Louis MacNeice (1907-1963) One of the underrated poets of the twentieth century. A fine critic, an entertaining writer of prose and a fine poet, (unfairly I think) overshadowed in the history books by his friend W.H. Auden. Perhaps his reputation also suffers because although Irish, he lived most of his life in England. So he misses out on the club value of ‘Irish Poet' while remaining outside the charmed circle of “English Poets'. This is not one of the poems I'd offer as proof of his excellence, but it's one I like. The cosmic indifference of the universe: he was too early, she was too late. This is taken from Peter MacDonald's Collected Poems of Louis MacNeice, revised for Faber in 2007 for the centenary of his birth. This poem also appears in Michael Longley's selection of MacNeice's verse in Faber's poet to poet series.
This time it's a bit more personal for John Rambo (Sylvester Stallone), as his former Vietnam commander and friend, Colonel Trautman (Richard Crenna), has been captured by Russian forces as he tries to rally the Afghan rebels who have been winning the resistance. The Afghani people are too suspicious of the American to willingly join his crusade to spring Trautman from his prison cell, leaving him to go it mostly alone, with one or two friends he has made in his short introduction to their ranks. He faces formidable odds, as the prison is surrounded by landmines, tanks, and hundreds of Russians, and the Russkie leadership is as corrupt and uncaring as the worst of them. John MacDonald directs this ultra-patriotic action-war effort from a script co-written by Stallone himself.
Avant « Last Blood », il y a eu « First Blood ». Après un tournage low cost et un montage compliqué, sort en 1982 un premier film d’action ramassé rythmé par une musique galvanisante. C’est le début de la Rambo mania : une fièvre cinématographique qui ira bien plus loin qu’aux seuls Etats-Unis et continuera de se faire sentir avec la sortie du deuxième opus, puis du troisième, puis du quatrième et près de quarante années plus tard, avec la sortie du cinquième et dernier volet. Rambo, ce héros par accident, ce hors-la-loi libertarien, a tout d’un Marvel avant l’heure.Animé par Thomas Rozec avec Stéphane Moïssakis, Lelo Jimmy Batista et Julien Dupuy.RÉFÉRENCES CITÉES DANS L’ÉMISSION Le Retour (Hal Ashby, 1978), Kirk Douglas, Retour vers l’enfer (Ted Kotcheff, 1983), Rambo : First Blood (Ted Kotcheff, 1982), Rambo 2 : La Mission (George Cosmatos, 1985), Rambo 3 (Peter MacDonald, 1988), Cobra (George P. Cosmatos, 1986), American Sniper (Clint Eastwood, 2015), Portés disparus 3 (Aaron Norris, 1988), John Rambo (Sylvester Stallone, 2008)CRÉDITS NoCiné est un podcast de Binge Audio animé par Thomas Rozec. Cet épisode a été enregistré le 19 septembre 2019 au studio V. Despentes de Binge Audio (Paris, 19e). Réalisation : Quentin Bresson. Générique : Corentin Kerdraon. Chargée de production : Juliette Livartowski et Fatima Bahhou (stagiaire). Chargée d’édition : Diane Jean. Identité graphique : Sébastien Brothier (Upian). Direction des programmes : Joël Ronez. Direction de la rédaction : David Carzon. Direction générale : Gabrielle Boeri-Charles. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Épisode 3 de la série Rambo, Rambo III, sorti en 1988 et réalisé par Peter MacDonald. Prochain épisodeRambo 2008- John Rambo Historique du podcast de la série Ramboép01 1982- Rambo: Le dévastateurép02 1985- Rambo 2: La mission Autres séries couvertes par Premier visionnementHalloween (complet)John Wick (complet)Mortal Kombat (complet)Star Wars (1-6)Terminator (1-3)Transformers (complet)X-Men (complet) Liens du podcast: feed rss:https://anchor.fm/s/590d508/podcast/rss Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/premiervisionnement/ Twitter:@visionnement Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/6YeUNMHJpBvlQZYvWwxllH Podbean:http://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-nkvk3-968909 iTunes:https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/premier-visionnement/id1445322515?mt=2 Anchor:https://anchor.fm/premier-visionnement PocketCasts:https://pca.st/MdlZ Stitcher:https://www.stitcher.com/…/anchor-podc…/premier-visionnement Google Podcasts:https://www.google.com/podcasts… RadioPublic:https://play.radiopublic.com/premier-visionnement-GKJ7bz Breaker:https://www.breaker.audio/premier-visionnement
On this episode, we have Peter MacDonald and Joe Schnare from Wunderite, an insurance startup based in Boston. This was a really interesting conversation around how they are improving insurance workflows for agencies around the country through programmatic data aggregation. We talk about their backgrounds, get into the details of the black box industry known as insurance, and how they work with customers on product development. I learned a lot from this conversation. Enjoy. But before we get to the conversation, here’s a word from a sponsor, Blockchain Training Conference, that I’m really excited about. What if there was an educational industry conference, where all of the sessions were focused on teaching you something instead of selling you something? There is and it’s Blockchain Training Conference 2019. It’s going to be hosted August 28th to the 30th in Denver, Colorado. BTC2019 offers every attendee the chance to leave certified and confident in their understanding of blockchain technology. Move past the jargon to gain a robust understanding of blockchain and cryptocurrencies with master classes taught by industry luminaries like Andreas M. Antonopoulos, René Pickhardt, Jameson Lopp, Pamela Morgan, and many others. Register today and learn more at blockchaintraining.org. We also have a coupon code for our listeners that you can use to get a 10% discount for the conference: quantlayer10 Go to https://blockchaintraining.org/attend/ and hit buy on your ticket, and put in the coupon code quantlayer10 (that’s Q U A N T L A Y E R and the number 10). We are going to be at this conference in August, so reach out if you will be there as well. Would love to meet in meatspace. Topics: Peter and Joe’s background The reason why they are interested in insurance Broad problems overall with the insurance industry that Wunderite is solving Industry verticals that they're focusing on Couple case studies on insurance workflow before Wunderite, and how that changed after On their sales process and how they decide who to reach out to Some big wins they’re happy about and some learning lessons they would have approached differently On regulatory concerns On their business model Are they looking to raising capital What they're looking forward to next Links Wunderite - https://www.wunderite.com/ Wunderite Blog - https://blog.wunderite.com/ BNT presentation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H12tIa0EDY8
Today's chat is with Colac Otway Shire Councillor Stephen Hart, and Peter Macdonald, who is "Building Inclusive Communities" with the Shire is with us as well. We4 chat about Reconciliation Week, activities and events, that runs annually from 27 May - 3 June. Stephen mentions that the Colac Otway Shire plansto implement a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), "Our Watch". "Engage Victoria", and so much more. This is a snap from the Shire photos, as we missed out on a "live" studio pic. Davida was with us in January chatting about the Library. Both podcasts are a good listen for Community. Contact Stephen and Peter - Phone: (03) 5232 9400 (shire) Phone: (03) 5232 9424 (Peter) Email: peter.macdonald@colacotway.vic.gov.au
Peter MacDonald or ‘Peaso’ as known by many join regulars Si Ferry and Slaney to mull over the action-packed game that took place at Celtic Park over the weekend. Expect analysis and total nonsense as always!
Peter MacDonald or ‘Peaso’ as known by many join regulars Si Ferry and Slaney to mull over the action-packed game that took place at Celtic Park over the weekend. Expect analysis and total nonsense as always!
Martin Smith CB MBE and Peter MacDonald have led distinguished careers, both of which began in the special forces. Martin spent over three decades in the Royal Marines, reaching the role of Commandant General and was most recently NATO advisor to the Minister of the Interior in Afghanistan, while Peter moved into business after 11 years of military service and held global leadership roles in Goldman Sachs and Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Now Martin is Chief Operating Officer at Cyber Prism and Peter is Chairman of Castle European. In this episode they compare their experiences leading in the military and in business.
In this bonus episode on voting rights, self-advocates talk about barriers to accessing information needed to make decisions about who to vote for - like Susan from Reinforce & Positive Powerful Parents Self-Advocacy Group who said that “Them not speaking in so much jargon, and them doing what they promised” would help.This echoed what came out of a recent research project by the Living with Disability Research Centre. That we talked about in Episode two.Now we hear form Nathan Despott from Inclusion Melbourne about a strategy that is trying to address this barrier: the ICanVote.org.au initiative.You will hear directly from 22 self-advocates from seven groups and organisations including VALID, NSWCID, Reinforce, New Horizons, and New Wave (again, with thanks to SARU for linking us all up). They tell us why politicians should listen and what political issues are important to them!We also hear from five politicians running for re-election in the 2018 November Victorian State Election: Fiona Patten State MP and Leader of the Reason Party; Danielle Green, State Labor member for Yan Yean; David Southwick, Liberal member for Caulfield; Suzanna Sheed, the Independent State Member for Shepparton District; and Gabrielle Williams, State Member for Dandenong, Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Parliamentary Secretary for Carers and Volunteers.Plus more from Sophia Tipping from the Living with Disability Research Centre and find out what that elusive fifth recommendation of the Strategies to Support People with Intellectual Disability to vote project was.This episode was produced by Sophia Tipping, Buffy Gorrilla & Associate Professor Hilary Johnson with thanks to the Living with Disability Research Centre. Ben Pawson and Aine Healy provided marketing support for this episode.Thank you to Fiona McKenzie, David Briggs and Lisa Clarke from NSWCID; Shona Brown, Gary, Peter Macdonald and Wendy Martchrinke from Having A Say; Russell, Edward and Alby Wilson at New Horizons; Rachael Walters, Mary-Anne Huggins, David Walker, Graham Binding, Heather Hoogzaad, Kathryn Bartlett and Charity Sims-Jenkins from New Wave; Colin Hiscoe, Amanda Millear, Susan Arthur, Heather Smith, Norris and Chris Lowe from Reinforce; Luke Nelson, Samson and Anthony Risoli at Valid; and Dean Dodson from SARU. A big thank you to the five state MPs who contributed: Fiona Patten; Danielle Green; David Southwick; Suzanna Sheed; and Gabrielle Williams.Tweet the researchers at @sophia_tee and @LIDSLaTrobe and follow Inclusion Melbourne on twitter or facebook.Look out for future episodes on our website www.asid.asn.au/ and tweet us at @ASID_LtdFor more information about ASID: www.asid.asn.au/To find out about the benefits of joining ASID: www.asid.asn.au/members/why_join_asid
Do people with intellectual disability vote? What stops them from exercising their democratic right? What supports people with intellectual disability to participate in elections? In Episode two Sophia Tipping from the Living with Disability Research Centre tells us about a collaborative, action research project on strategies to support people with intellectual disability to vote. Tweet the researchers at @sophia_tee and @LIDSLaTrobe !Debra Taylor and Simone Stevens from the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) tell us about some strategies being implemented for an Australian election in November 2018.We also hear from 22 self-advocates from seven groups and organisations including VALID, NSWCID, Reinforce, New Horizons, and New Wave - with thanks to SARU for linking us all up.The VEC has some excellent voting resources available including:Download the Voter Voice App on Google Play or iTunes - It’s a free app to support people to communicate their details at the voting centre, to learn about voting, to find a voting centre, and to check their enrolment.Book a “Be Heard” session with the VEC’s Democracy Ambassadors - listen to the episode to find out what the ambassadors do.You can find out more about assistance for voters through the VEC website.Look out for out upcoming bonus episode! We hear about the I Can Vote initiative from Inclusion Melbourne’s Nathan Despott.This episode was produced by Sophia Tipping, Buffy Gorrilla & Associate Professor Hilary Johnson with thanks to the Living with Disability Research Centre. Ben Pawson and Aine Healy provided marketing support for this episode.Thank you to Fiona McKenzie, David Briggs and Lisa Clarke from NSWCID; Shona Brown, Gary, Peter Macdonald and Wendy Martchrinke from Having A Say; Russell, Edward and Alby Wilson at New Horizons; Rachael Walters, Mary-Anne Huggins, David Walker, Graham Binding, Heather Hoogzaad, Kathryn Bartlett and Charity Sims-Jenkins from New Wave; Colin Hiscoe, Amanda Millear, Susan Arthur, Heather Smith, Norrie Blythman and Chris Lowe from Reinforce; Luke Nelson, Samson Hailu and Anthony Risoli at Valid; and Dean Dodson from SARU.Look out for future episodes on our website www.asid.asn.au/ and tweet us at @ASID_LtdFor more information about ASID: www.asid.asn.au/To find out about the benefits of joining ASID: www.asid.asn.au/members/why_join_asid
On this week's episode, the Summer Blockbuster Extravaganza continues its journey through Franchise Town with the awkward-in-hindsight sequel, Rambo III! Why on Earth would John Rambo be cool with venturing into a dangerous war zone to rescue Colonel Trautman of all people? How dare a film tease its audience with Kurtwood Smith at the beginning, only to never return to the character ever again? And can anyone remember this bad guy's name? PLUS: Coming next summer— Steven Spielberg's Horse Holocaust, a stirring drama about the making of Rambo III!Rambo III stars Sylvester Stallone, Richard Crenna, Kurtwood Smith, and Marc de Jonge; directed by Peter MacDonald.
The death of the insurance designation might have been greatly exaggerated. In a time where everyone has the ability to demonstrate their expertise on demand, spending time learning about how something is done, instead of just doing it, might seem counterproductive. However, today Jason Cass welcomes Peter MacDonald, VP of Sales and Marketing for Murry […] The post Can You Designate Yourself to Success? appeared first on .
The death of the insurance designation might have been greatly exaggerated. In a time where everyone has the ability to demonstrate their expertise on demand, spending time learning about how something is done, instead of just doing it, might seem counterproductive. However, today Jason Cass welcomes Peter MacDonald, VP of Sales and Marketing for Murry […] The post Can You Designate Yourself to Success? appeared first on .