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The core structural shift highlighted in this episode is the commoditization of AI model platforms and concurrent consolidation at the vendor and platform layer, forcing Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to move their value proposition above reselling models to orchestrating, governing, and verifying AI outputs. The discussion references the rising concentration and valuation of platforms such as NinjaOne—a founder-led, profitable RMM platform with a $12.3 billion valuation and 70% year-over-year growth—and Pax8 building business toolkits that draw more operational functions onto their rails. At the same time, major AI developers like OpenAI are entering the channel more directly by launching partner programs aimed at MSPs and consultants. The most consequential development is the confirmed shift from reselling AI models to managing their outputs and risks. Glean surveyed 6,000 digital workers and found that while AI delivers approximately 11 hours of weekly time savings, nearly 6.4 hours are reclaimed by “bot sitting”—the human intervention required to supply context, verify, and correct AI outputs. This hidden labor raises a risk scenario: two-thirds of workers admit to releasing unchecked AI outputs, and Ivanti found that only 42% of IT environments actually have a named owner for each AI agent, despite 85% claiming so—a 43-point gap in accountability. Asana and Deloitte further reinforce the issue, reporting frequent cost overruns and unmanaged autonomous AI deployments among enterprise and SMB environments. Supporting developments underscore this governance and accountability gap. TechCrunch cited that ChatGPT's AI market share has dropped below 50% as the field becomes more interchangeable and less differentiated by underlying model. Vendors such as Anthropic and OpenAI, recognizing model commoditization, are seeking revenue through high-volume partner channels, blurring the lines between vendor and channel competitor. According to Asana, more than 80% of UK IT leaders encountered unplanned AI costs, and over half reported business harm from autonomous AI actions, shifting operational and liability risks squarely onto MSPs and IT service providers. Operationally, these trends compel MSPs to take explicit ownership of the orchestration and governance layer, rather than relying on tool reselling. The transcript advises mapping every AI-driven decision or output that reaches client endpoints and identifying who verifies these outputs before customer exposure. Failing to address these governance blanks does not avoid work but shifts it to unbilled, post-incident cleanup, often with financial, legal, or compliance consequences. Effective MSPs will need to price, document, and regularly review their verification, orchestration, and risk assumption, positioning these as standalone, billable services to manage risk and maintain margin as AI platforms commoditize and vendor dependencies rise. 00:00 Bigger Platforms, Unwatched AI 03:44 The Vendor Walks Into the Channel 05:56 Govern It or Absorb It 08:52 Why Do We Care?  Supported by:  ScalePad  Sign up for the SMB Online Conference: www.smbonlineconference.com

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A pronounced infrastructure dependence on third-party AI models has emerged across the MSP ecosystem, largely due to the rapid adoption and integration of AI-powered features within vendor products. This structural shift is increasingly opaque, as providers are sold features rather than transparent access to underlying models, leaving MSPs exposed to changes in technologies and policies enacted upstream by vendors or regulators. The episode highlights how this dependency extends to delivery teams and end clients, with operational continuity tightly linked to decisions and actions outside the MSP's direct control. The most consequential development referenced is Anthropic's release and rapid withdrawal of its Fable 5 AI model following a directive from the U.S. Commerce Department, which ordered a cutoff of model access to foreign nationals within 72 hours of public launch. According to published benchmarks, Fable 5 surpassed GPT 5.5 in performance, but the government-mandated suspension exposed how quickly model access can be rescinded. The policy move immediately impacted any MSP or client with offshore or nearshore staff relying on AI features invisibly powered by that model. Further supporting the central theme, companies such as PAX8, Enforcer, and CloudRadio are embedding AI capabilities into platforms used by MSPs to manage Microsoft 365 environments, automate ticketing, and support scalable client operations. In parallel, vendors like Proofpoint are integrating compliance solutions directly with AI model APIs, further entwining risk management tools with the same core AI infrastructures. A Netrio survey cited in the episode found that while 82% of mid-market IT leaders have AI in production, only 26% report organization-wide governance, highlighting an accountability and visibility gap. Operationally, MSPs face heightened contract and vendor risk. Most lack an accurate inventory of which AI models underpin their services and how rapidly these dependencies can be affected by regulatory directives or vendor shifts. The discussion underscores the need for explicit procurement protocols, delivery mapping, and outage runbooks that account for opaque model dependencies. As clients seek greater transparency and contractual assurances regarding model use and continuity, MSPs who anticipate and document these dependencies may be positioned to reduce exposure and establish clearer accountability. 00:00 Switched Off  03:19 Painted Over 05:20 Govern or Absorb 08:41 Why Do We Care?  Supported by: Pax8 Sign up for the SMB Online Conference: www.smbonlineconference.com

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Want to get your product featured in holiday gift guides, product roundups, and shopping articles without hiring a PR agency?In this episode, Gloria sits down with shopping expert, journalist, and gift guide editor Trae Bodge to discuss exactly how commerce writers choose products, what makes a pitch stand out, and the biggest mistakes founders make when pitching gift guides.Trae has written for MSN, Newsweek, CNN Underscored, GOBankingRates, Women's Day, and more. She shares behind-the-scenes insights on how journalists evaluate products, why small brands have an advantage, and what founders need to know about affiliate marketing, samples, pricing, packaging, and holiday gift guide opportunities.In this episode, you'll learn:• How to pitch gift guide editors and commerce writers• What journalists actually look for in product pitches• Whether you need affiliate links, Amazon listings, or a large social media following• How to stand out in crowded categories like beauty, wellness, food, fashion, and home goods• The biggest mistakes founders make when pitching products• Why your packaging, positioning, and brand story matter more than you think• How to build relationships with journalists before you pitch• What makes a product worthy of a holiday gift guide or product roundupWhether you sell skincare, food, fashion, jewelry, wellness products, home decor, or consumer goods, this episode will help you understand how gift guide editors think and how to increase your chances of earning media coverage.Want more people to discover, trust, and buy from your business without spending thousands on ads or a PR agency?In my free AI Visibility Masterclass, I'll show you how small business owners are using PR, media features, and credibility signals to get recommended by AI tools like ChatGPT, land press opportunities, and become the obvious choice in their industry.Watch here: www.gloriachoupr.com/masterclassJoin the Small Biz PR Facebook Group to get the best PR TipsDM the word “PITCH” to us on Instagram to get a pitching freebie https://www.instagram.com/gloriachoupr Connect with Gloria Chou on LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/gloriaychou #HolidayGiftGuides #ProductRoundups #ProductPR #GiftGuidePitching #MediaPitching #SmallBusinessPR #EcommercePR #AffiliateMarketing #JournalistOutreach #ProductPublicity

When the New York Knicks snapped their 53-year championship drought this past weekend, it showed how long the fan base had been suffering before finally being able to celebrate a title. However, there are quite a few teams in baseball that can commiserate with what Knicks fans have been going through and hope to one day bring a championship back home. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman take a look at the current title-less droughts in MLB, led by the Cleveland Guardians, who haven't won since 1948, and the Milwaukee Brewers and San Diego Padres, neither of whom has yet to win a World Series since their debuts in 1969. Along with the Seattle Mariners, Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Mets and others, which team will be next to break its drought? Later, Jake and Jordan discuss two standout pitching performances from this weekend: Jacob Misiorowski, who threw a Maddux for the Brewers, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who flirted with perfection en route to a Los Angeles Dodgers victory. They then recap Tarik Skubal's return to the mound, the Tartan Army taking over Fenway Park during the Boston Red Sox–Texas Rangers game and offer thoughts on players giving mixed messages regarding the annual San Francisco Giants Pride Night.   1:59 – The Opener: Next title drought to end 37:11 – Around The League: The Miz throws a Maddux 47:00 – Yamamoto flirts with perfection 56:22 – Skubal returns to the Tigers 1:04:52 – Turbo Mode: Tartan Army invades 1:10:01 – Giants Pride Night kerfuffle 1:14:57 – Recap of weekend action Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

What are the some of the most culturally significant pieces of comedy in American history? A Marx Brothers film? A Carol Burnett sketch? An infamous puffy shirt? The initial question inspires further questions: what qualifies as an important reflection of our society; how well known does the material need to be; does staying power matter? From vaudeville performers to satirists like Mark Twain to sitcoms like "Seinfeld," a new book explores the way comedy shapes how we see each other as humans and as Americans. "Funny Stuff: How Comedy Shaped American History" is a collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution and the National Comedy Center. This hour, we discuss some of the best comedy of all time — and its impact — with center director Journey Gunderson. Our guest:Journey Gunderson, executive director of the National Comedy Center---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.

Microplastics are everywhere – in our water, in our food, and in our bodies. And while they are often the subject of headlines and new stories, researchers say there's still a lot to learn about how they may harm us. According to local experts, Rochester is a hot spot for the study of microplastics and health. This week, experts from across the country will be in town for a symposium exploring the latest research, challenges, and next steps for understanding how microplastics get into our environment and our bodies. Our guests preview that event and explain what we need to know about microplastics and protecting our health. In studio: Katrina Korfmacher, Ph.D., professor of environmental medicine and public health sciences at the University of Rochester and co-director of the Lake Ontario MicroPlastics Center Assemblymember Jen Lunsford, District 135 James Roussie, Ph.D., chief scientific officer and co-founder of SiMPore Christy Tyler, Ph.D., professor of environmental science in the Thomas H. Gosnell School of Life Sciences at the Rochester Institute of Technology and co-director of the Lake Ontario MicroPlastics Center ---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.

The episode highlights a structural shift from automation that suggests actions to automation that executes actions autonomously, thereby transferring substantial operational risk and accountability to technology vendors and their AI-driven platforms. This transition is exemplified by Atera's deployment of their autonomous AI agent, Robin, which is positioned to handle a significant proportion of Tier 1 and complex Tier 2 IT tickets for managed service providers (MSPs). The company's commercial strategy, including performance guarantees, signals an increased expectation that AI can assume core IT operational responsibilities that were traditionally reserved for human engineers. Atera has introduced a policy wherein Robin is guaranteed to autonomously close at least 50% of all Tier 1 and complex Tier 2 tickets within 90 days of onboarding, or fees are waived. According to Atera, this commitment is supported by a backend analysis of MSP tickets and live demonstrations using historical data. The company asserts that Robin's mean time to repair is approximately 120 seconds, that onboarding is managed collaboratively, and that the rollout is more akin to hiring and training a human engineer than a standard software deployment. This approach is backed by patent filings and a business model integrating AI as the foundation rather than an add-on. The episode further examines the implications of mandatory AI bundling in Atera's redefined RMM and PSA platform offering. The company has faced pushback from segments of the MSP community dissatisfied with bundled AI services and associated pricing changes, particularly from those wishing to maintain control over their technology stack. Atera responds by describing a re-conceptualization of their platform as inherently AI-driven, distinguishing between “platform AI” and the autonomous Robin agent, and clarifying that preexisting AI users would not incur additional costs. There is also discussion around the impact of automation on human roles and the need for new approaches to training and accountability, particularly for junior staff. For MSPs and IT service providers, these developments signal an increase in infrastructure dependency on vendor-managed AI agents, as well as new layers of contract risk linked to performance guarantees and platform integration. The operational reality described involves a significant reduction in required headcount, a shift in staff responsibilities from routine incident response to higher-order business and security tasks, and the necessity for designated internal management of AI tools. There remain unresolved concerns about skill degradation and the long-term risks of over-automation, including the narrower pathways through which junior personnel may acquire foundational experience. Sponsored by:  ScalePad https://scalepad.com/dave/ Nerdio https://nerdio.co/MSP-Radio Sign up for the SMB Online Conference: www.smbonlineconference.com

As the 2026 World Cup kicks off in Mexico City, five police officers are gunned down by suspected CJNG cartel gunmen in Michoacan, just 300 km away. We break down the cartel landscape, the death of “El Mencho,” the rise of “El Jardinero,” and what it really means for the safety of fans heading south of the border. This is the gap between the official narrative and the ground truth — and we're going to walk through it.

As the World Cup kicks off in Mexico, a devastating cartel ambush leaves five police officers dead in the violence-plagued region of Michoacán. This investigative episode unpacks the gruesome reality of the CJNG's latest strike and the bloody power vacuum left in the wake of kingpin "El Mencho's" death. We trace the execution of this brazen attack, the political fallout threatening international sports, and the ongoing hunt for the cartel's ruthless new leadership.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is underway - what words have come to us from the "Beautiful Game" and how many have crossed into other sports??

Introducing Pitch and Power: How Soccer Shapes Everything, The Globe and Mail's new soccer podcast for World Cup 2026. Every Thursday, throughout the tournament, host Eoin O'Callaghan will look at eight moments that changed soccer, the moments and stories that extend beyond the field and into politics, culture and the moral climate of their day. In this episode, the focus is on Johan Cruyff, the Dutch master who took the 1974 World Cup by storm with a Total Football movement – but a team's heartbreak turned genius into myth.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Futbol Americas is live in LA ahead of the USMNT's opening match vs Paraguay. We also react to Canada's nail biting win vs Bosnia and Herzogovina. We also get some tales from the pitch from the former player on the panel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The founder of Hildun Beauty and winner of Arnott's Pitch 2025 competition, Suzy Griffin Dunne, joins Bobby to discuss her business.

It's Jazz Fest season! The Route's Hannah Maier is in the host chair this hour for a preview of the 2026 Rochester International Jazz Festival. This year's event runs June 19 through June 27 and includes more than 300 concerts performed by more than 1,77 artists. We hear from some of those artists this hour, as they discuss what it's like to perform in Rochester, the state of the music industry, and how different societal and technological forces are changing their business. We also dive into the music itself. Our guests: Marc Iacona, executive director and co-producer of the Rochester International Jazz Festival  John Nugent, co-producer of the Rochester International Jazz Festival  Joey Stempien, composer and bandleader of the Joey Stempien Big Band Joe Farnsworth, jazz drummer ---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.

Vendors supplying AI-driven technologies are experiencing sustained margin pressure from high operational costs and underwhelming business-level returns, leading to the rapid creation of new product categories that are pushed into the MSP channel. Companies such as Atomic Work, Silverfort, and Guards are releasing governance tools for managing AI agents, while Connect Secure is offering patch management products targeted at MSPs. These launches are not indicators of competitive differentiation, but of structural cost challenges being passed from vendors to their partners.   Business media reports and internal industry data reveal that while individual productivity from AI implementations increases—for example, by accelerating engineer output—the promised business-level gains in productivity, revenue, and profit have not materialized to the extent vendors projected. According to analysis cited by Dave Sobel, high operational costs are forcing large firms like Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and Uber to restrict or cap AI usage internally, reflecting an industry-wide retreat from premium pricing models due to an unclear return on investment at the organizational level.   Additional developments reinforce this margin-driven shift. The federal Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has mandated 72-hour patching of high-risk vulnerabilities, underscoring heightened compliance requirements. Simultaneously, vendors are accelerating the rollout of governance, identity, and patch velocity tools. However, a study analyzing over 13,000 US MSPs found that those surpassing $1 million in revenue are distinguished by market positioning, online visibility, and business maturity, not by the breadth or novelty of their toolsets.   For operators, the implication is clear: stacking up new vendor products is now a baseline requirement rather than a path to competitive advantage. Firms that rely solely on vendor frameworks and toolsets risk absorbing more complexity without improving margin or differentiation. Practical separation will come from owning the "judgment layer"—defining, governing, and pricing how AI functions within client environments—rather than reselling tools. Positioning, documented governance, and clear operational standards will be more defensible than investing exclusively in vendor-driven offerings. 00:00 Manufactured Urgency  03:58 The Cost Confession 06:09 Out-Buy vs. Out-Position 08:35 Why Do We Care?    Supported by:  Nerdio  Sign up for the SMB Online Conference:  www.smbonlineconference.com

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Paul Hawksbee and Andy Jacobs are back to look over all the fallout and action from last night's World Cup fixtures. The brilliant comedian Dee Allum joins us for Creatures of the Night, after staying up late bringing us her play by play report of South Korea v Czech Republic!Plus, South American football expert Tim Vickery drops by to give us the latest on Brazil and a certain Carlo Ancelotti. We also hear an incredible tale from England and Fulham fan John, who tells the boys what it was like to be the only Englishman photographed celebrating on the pitch with Diego Maradona after Argentina won the 1986 World Cup. Finally, Alex Crook joins the show live from Dallas to recount his evening of cowboy shopping.Instagram: @tSHandJTwitter: @tSHandJWebsite: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to another episode of Expert To Authority Show, brought to you by http://gtex.org.uk/, I am your host, Simone Vincenzi, The Experts Strategist, and this is the podcast for experts who want to become the ultimate authority in their niche while making an impact in the world.We have created the Webinar Conversion Kit where you will get access to:The High-Converting Webinar FrameworkBONUS #1: High-Converting Webinar Slide TemplateBONUS #2: Pitch and Follow Up TemplatesBONUS #3: High Converting Webinars Case StudiesBONUS #4: Our Trello Webinar ChecklistAll of this for only £29.99 for a limited period of time.Click here to download.https://webinarconversionkit.com/In this episode I will talk aboutWhat to Do When You Cannot SellThe Three Ways to Sell from a WebinarHow to Pick the Right OneConnect with Simone Linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/simone-vincenzi/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/simonegtexIGhttps://www.instagram.com/simonegtex/Twitterhttps://twitter.com/simonegtexTo become a GTeX Member, Apply here:https://gtex.events/call -----To receive daily support in your coaching and speaking business, join our private Facebook Group EXPLODE YOUR EXPERT BIZ https://www.facebook.com/groups/explodeyourexpertbiz/-------Take a full business assessment for free to have absolute clarity on your business with the EXPERT BIZ CHECKLIST.http://bit.ly/expert-biz-checklist-podcast------Also, make sure you subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any other episode.  If you want to reach out to me with your questions, you can email me at Simone@gtex.org.uk that comes right to my inbox.

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Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Stuck in an Elevator: An Architect's Bold Pitch in Tel Aviv Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-06-12-07-38-19-he Story Transcript:He: בוקר אחד בקיץ, תמר נכנסה למעלית בגורד שחקים בלב תל אביב.En: One morning in the summer, Tamar entered the elevator in a skyscraper in the heart of Tel Aviv.He: היא הייתה בדרכה לעוד יום עבודה במשרד האדריכלים בו עבדה.En: She was on her way to another workday at the architecture firm where she worked.He: המעלית הייתה מרווחת ומודרנית, עם קירות זכוכית מהרצפה ועד התקרה.En: The elevator was spacious and modern, with glass walls from floor to ceiling.He: הנוף הפנורמי של קו הרקיע של תל אביב היה מרהיב.En: The panoramic view of Tel Aviv's skyline was breathtaking.He: לצידה במעלית עמד אריאל, איש עסקים מצליח ופופולרי.En: Beside her in the elevator stood Ariel, a successful and popular businessman.He: הוא היה לבוש בחליפה מחויטת ופניו הביעו ריכוז, כאילו היה עסוק במחשבות על יום העבודה לחוץ שממתין לו.En: He was dressed in a tailored suit, and his face expressed concentration, as if he were busy thinking about the busy workday that awaited him.He: תמר הביטטה באריאל והתלבטה.En: Tamar looked at Ariel and hesitated.He: היא שמעה עליו רבות וידעה שהוא המפתח להגשמת חלום הארכיטקטורה הגדול שלה.En: She had heard a lot about him and knew he was the key to fulfilling her big architectural dream.He: פרויקט על לוודא שהיא יכולה להוציא לפועל את הכישורים והרעיונות שלה בסגנון חדש ואמיץ יותר.En: A project to ensure she could execute her skills and ideas in a bolder and newer style.He: כשדלתות המעלית נסגרו והנוף התחיל להשתנות עם העלייה, תמר החלה להרגיש את פעימות ליבה מתחזקות ותורן החששות.En: As the elevator doors closed and the view began to change with the ascent, Tamar started to feel her heartbeat strengthen and her nerves rise.He: היא תהתה האם עליה לדבר אליו או האם להמתין להזדמנות אחרת.En: She wondered whether to speak to him or wait for another opportunity.He: פתאום, המעלית נעצרה בין קומות.En: Suddenly, the elevator stopped between floors.He: רעש קל נשמע, ותמר ואריאל הסתכלו זה על זה בתדהמה.En: A slight noise was heard, and Tamar and Ariel looked at each other in astonishment.He: אריאל חייך במבוכה ותמר מצאה את עצמה מזדהה איתו.En: Ariel smiled awkwardly, and Tamar found herself sympathizing with him.He: "כנראה שככה נראה יום ראשון טיפוסי," הוא חייך.En: "I guess this is what a typical Sunday looks like," he smiled.He: תמר החליטה שזהו הרגע המתאים.En: Tamar decided that this was the right moment.He: "שמעתי הרבה עליך," היא אמרה.En: "I've heard a lot about you," she said.He: "אני אדריכלית ויש לי פרויקט שאני חושבת שתמצא מעניין.En: "I am an architect, and I have a project that I think you'll find interesting."He: "אריאל הקשיב בסקרנות.En: Ariel listened with curiosity.He: "מה הרעיון שלך?En: "What's your idea?"He: " שאל.En: he asked.He: תמר תיארה בפרוטרוט את רעיונה לפרויקט חדשני של מבנה בר קיימא בעיר.En: Tamar described in detail her idea for an innovative sustainable building project in the city.He: היא דיברה בלהט על השילוב של טבע ועיר.En: She spoke passionately about the integration of nature and urban life.He: המעלית נשארה עומדת, אריאל הקשיב בקשב רב.En: The elevator remained stationary, and Ariel listened attentively.He: כשהמעלית חזרה לתנועה, אריאל הביט בה בהערכה.En: When the elevator resumed movement, Ariel looked at her with appreciation.He: "הרעיון שלך מעניין מאוד," אמר בהחלטיות.En: "Your idea is very interesting," he said decisively.He: "אני רוצה לשמוע יותר.En: "I want to hear more.He: אולי ניפגש לכוס קפה אחר הצהריים?En: Perhaps we could meet for coffee this afternoon?"He: "תמר חייכה בהקלה ואישור.En: Tamar smiled with relief and affirmation.He: כשהמעלית הגיעה לקומה שלה, היא יצאה עם תחושת גאווה ושביעות רצון.En: As the elevator reached her floor, she exited with a sense of pride and satisfaction.He: ההזדמנות שניצלה וההחלטה לשתף את מחשבותיה עודדו אותה.En: The opportunity she seized and the decision to share her thoughts encouraged her.He: אריאל, מחויך, הבין כמה חשוב לתת מקום לדור הצעיר ולאנשי חזון עם רעיונות חדשים ורעננים.En: Ariel, smiling, understood how important it was to give space to the younger generation and visionaries with fresh and new ideas. Vocabulary Words:elevator: מעליתskyscraper: גורד שחקיםspacious: מרווחתpanoramic: פנורמיskyline: קו הרקיעbreathtaking: מרהיבtailored: מחויטתconcentration: ריכוזhesitated: התלבטהarchitectural: ארכיטקטורהexecute: להוציא לפועלskills: כישוריםascent: העלייהheartbeat: פעימות ליבהnerves: תורן החששותopportunity: הזדמנותslight: קלastonishment: תדהמהawkwardly: במבוכהsympathizing: מזדההsustainable: בר קיימאintegration: השילובurban: עירattentively: בקשב רבappreciation: הערכהaffirmation: אישורpride: גאווהsatisfaction: שביעות רצוןvisionaries: אנשי חזוןfresh: רענניםBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

The June primary is just over two weeks away. Democrats in the 54th Senate District will see two names on the ballot when they head to the polls: Scott Comegys and Michael Mills. The candidates are vying for the opportunity to unseat Republican Senator Pam Helming in the general election. This hour, guest host Julie Philipp sits down with the candidates to discuss their backgrounds, platforms, and priorities for the district, which covers part of Monroe and all of Livingston, Ontario, and Wayne Counties. In studio: Scott Comegys, candidate in the Democratic primary for New York Senate District 54 Michael Mills, candidate in the Democratic primary for New York Senate District 54 ---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.

Vendor channel consolidation continues to restructure the MSP landscape, with private equity-backed rollups driving both market concentration at the top and increased deal volume. This episode centers on the sale of Worksighted, a 25-year-old, $27 million revenue MSP with strong vertical focus in healthcare and construction, to Thrive in a 35-day close. The structural mechanism at play is an increasing market segmentation where larger MSPs systematically acquire or merge with similarly sized providers, often leaving a gap for smaller operators as larger entities move upmarket. Primary evidence for this consolidation includes direct transaction data and workflow. According to Abraham Garver, his team handled 132 vetted buyer candidates for Worksighted, resulting in eight competitive offers after 76 signed NDAs. Thrive, having completed 27 MSP acquisitions, was able to accelerate the deal's timeline due to deep experience and preparation by both buyer and seller. The trend is further supported by Q2 market updates indicating 22 U.S. MSPs likely to come to market in 2026 and over 120 M&A transactions in Q1 alone, as reported by Drake Star. Related developments highlight the bifurcation of deal opportunities by provider size and the associated liquidity for MSPs. Private equity buyers increasingly favor acquisitions with a minimum of $3 million in revenue and $500,000 in EBITDA, while smaller MSPs are more commonly left to pursue peer-to-peer mergers or organic growth strategies. The episode also addresses the operational pitfalls of optimizing solely for high recurring revenue percentages, with evidence suggesting buyers offer premiums for organic growth and new client acquisition rather than rigid recurring revenue thresholds. For operators, these dynamics generate clear tradeoffs and risks. Larger MSPs face the challenge of integrating acquired firms and potentially divesting smaller clients who do not meet their revised minimums. Smaller MSPs may find opportunity by acquiring divested clients or targeting niche segments that fall beneath larger consolidators' thresholds. For all providers, the importance of thorough preparation, clean financials, and strategic clarity on post-transaction roles emerges as a key safeguard against value loss and disruption. Rigid adherence to target metrics not grounded in buyer behavior—such as focusing excessively on monthly recurring revenue—carries the risk of reduced flexibility and diminished exit prospects. Sponsored by:ScalePad ABCS Sloutions LLC

Episode 58 starts with Shipwreck reluctantly addressing Lindsey Graham's re-election, after a commenter forced her to learn the actual origin story of his ladybug nickname. From there she breaks down the Karmelo Anthony guilty verdict in the Austin Metcalf stabbing case, her frustration at people defending the convicted teen, and why she changed her voter registration to independent after one too many Trump campaign texts. Then comes the centerpiece: a Bobby Sauce roast of Dan Bongino's claim that AI data centers are the only thing that can save Social Security and Medicare. Spoiler, the Wall Street Journal opinion piece he cited came from a $35 billion AI company. Shipwreck also calls out the people raging against data centers on Facebook while posting their ChatGPT created birthday invites, and shares her own theory that nuclear power and AI are about to reshape everything. Then her Wi-Fi crashes mid-show thanks to squirrels chewing the coax cable, so she pivots to a phone stream of late night Instagram videos that crack her up, including a Bill Gates rant, a lightning strike fake accent, and Limp Bizkit grandma. Plus a fence post update, abortion thoughts, and why GART still scares her.

This week on No Off Days, we dive into the Brendan Sorsby situation and get you primed for the World Cup with our resident soccer expert, Sean Barie. Plus, Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson East drops by to discuss her incredible career and inspiring work with Special Olympians, right before we test our vocabulary in a fun game of etymology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Be Truly Heard, Anne Leatherland challenges the idea that vocal technique somehow gets in the way of authenticity. Her message is clear: technique is not the enemy of authenticity, disembodied technique is. She explores the difference between sounding polished and sounding powerful, showing that real authority does not come from copying someone else or performing confidence on the surface. Instead, it comes from developing vocal skills that are embodied, aligned with who you are, and used in service of the message you want to share. Anne explains why simply being “natural” is not always enough, especially when you need your voice to carry authority, emotion and clarity in higher-stakes situations. She looks at how speakers can learn, practise and embody vocal skills so that they become second nature, allowing confidence to come from the inside rather than being acted out. Through examples from public speaking, acting, singing and even sport, she shows that mastery creates ease – and that when self and skill work together, your voice can sound both authentic and powerful. Key TakeawaysTechnique is not the problem, disconnected technique is.Anne argues that learning vocal skills does not make you fake. The real issue is when technique is layered on from the outside without being integrated into your body, your message and your sense of self. Authenticity is not the same as simply “being natural”.Sometimes your natural way of speaking is not yet equipped with the tools needed for the situation you are in. Vocal development is about building skills that help you express yourself more clearly and effectively, not becoming someone else. Copying someone else rarely creates real presence.Trying to sound like a speaker you admire may give you surface-level polish, but it disconnects you from your own values, energy and message. Anne prefers the idea of modelling rather than copying, trying something out in your own voice to see whether it fits. Powerful speaking is believable speaking.A highly rehearsed presentation can sound slick, but if it feels rigid or insincere, audiences will notice. What people respond to most is when a speaker sounds real, emotionally connected and genuinely present. Skill helps you stay grounded when emotion is involved.Anne shares the example of a client preparing for an important keynote who became emotional during one section of the talk. By restructuring the content and using vocal tools to reset, the client was able to speak with honesty and control, rather than being overwhelmed. Natural authority depends on a range of vocal skills.Pitch variety, emphasis, pacing, clarity, tone and breath all help an audience process what you are saying and feel connected to it. These skills support authority by making your message easier to understand and more engaging to hear. Breath and emotional state are closely linked.The way you breathe communicates a great deal about how steady or unsettled you feel. Learning how to regulate breath and voice together helps you sound calm and grounded, even when you are not feeling completely steady underneath. Embodied skill is what makes things look effortless.Whether it is a skater, singer, actor or speaker, what looks easy on the outside is nearly always the result of years of learning and practice. Vocal confidence works in the same way: mastery creates ease. True confidence comes from skill and self working together.When your voice responds skilfully, naturally and as a part of you, you no longer have to act confident. Confidence becomes something internal, supported by trust in your own ability and by skills you can rely on. Best Moments* “Technique is not the enemy of authenticity. Disembodied technique is.” * “The real aim is to learn appropriate techniques and then embody them.” * “Our natural self might not have the skills that we need.” * “You could become a copy of a copy, and who wants that?” * “To me, powerful is being real.” * “If you were to just let that go and behave completely naturally, then the emotions would overcome you every time.” * “Mastery creates ease in doing something, but it also looks easy on the outside.” * “When skill and self work together, you no longer have to perform confidence.” About the HostWith over 28 years' experience, Anne Leatherland helps clients develop vocal confidence and personal growth. Her holistic approach bridges science, education and the performing arts, supporting women to be truly heard in business.Find out more: https://anneleatherland.co.uk/

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The Adirondack Mountains are becoming an increasingly popular destination. We examine how this impacts the forest preserve, which the state Constitution requires to be kept “forever wild.” Guest host Julie Philipp sits down with officials from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation and the Genesee Valley Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club to find out what is being done to manage the influx of visitors and how we can help protect this natural resource. Our guests also talk about hiking safety and the Love Our New York Lands campaign. Our guests: Katie Petronas, deputy commissioner for natural resources for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Josh Clague, forester and forest preserve and conservation chief for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Cortney Koenig Worrall, executive director of the Adirondack Mountain Club Sarah Mastro, outdoor expo chair of the Genesee Valley Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club Mark Brand, forest ranger for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation ---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.

Platform vendors are transferring liability and delivery responsibility for AI services onto MSPs by building structured AI practice frameworks, training programs, and service delivery methodologies. This approach is motivated by mounting economic pressures on vendors, as seen with large-scale infrastructure investments and the need for sustainable revenue models. PAX8, Ingram Micro Cloud, ConnectWise, and others are formalizing AI partner programs that enroll MSPs to deliver vendor-defined services, while shifting operational complexity and accountability downstream. The episode highlights PAX8's Managed Intelligence initiative, aimed at helping small and midsize MSPs deliver AI services to SMB clients with minimal prior expertise. PAX8 cites its own research, which notes that 62% of SMBs view AI as essential for competitiveness and 74% plan to increase AI spending in the coming year. The economics of AI scaling are underscored by data on projected data center buildout costs—up to $15 trillion by 2030 and requiring $1.75 trillion annually just to maintain. OpenAI's public offering, with an $850 billion valuation and $180 billion in funding, is attributed to the need for capital that private markets can no longer supply, prompting vendors to leverage channel partners for both revenue generation and market validation. Supporting developments include expanded programs at the distribution and platform levels: a PAX8-Nocdoc partnership providing managed NOC/SOC services for smaller MSPs, Ingram Micro Cloud's collaboration with PartnerStack to formalize AI service delivery infrastructure, and ConnectWise's introduction of an AI-native platform for predictive and autonomous IT operations. Research from Omnia and the IBM Institute for Business Value indicates underutilization of vendor market development funds and widespread deployment of AI frameworks despite only 11% of tech leaders feeling prepared—demonstrating the gap between vendor offerings and operational readiness. The implications for MSPs are significant. By enrolling in these vendor-driven AI programs, providers take on delivery risk, contractual accountability, and potential liability for AI outcomes they did not design. The structural split is clear: MSPs can either create and govern their own AI methodologies—pricing accountability as a service—or become vehicles for vendor frameworks, absorbing complexity without full compensation or control. Practical recommendations include updating service agreements for AI-related risks, building internal governance around AI deployments, and not allowing vendor or community consensus to substitute for explicit accountability for outcomes. 00:00 Channel AI Shift  03:59 Enrollment, Not Enablement 06:55 Methodology vs. Liability 10:01 Why Do We Care?  Supported by:  Zero Networks  CometBackup 

This episode is a compilation of answers to YOUR questions that were asked directly from my listeners who attend my weekly business education YouTube live webcast. I'll be covering the topic on: Topics include: SpaceX IPO Explained, Anthropic, AI Bubble, and more. Refer to chapter marks below for a complete list of topics covered and to jump to a specific section. Get mentored by Chris: Book a Zoom call to discuss joining my Business Academy, Finance Bootcamp (to get a job in finance) or MBA Degree Programs or for investing/business/personal development coaching: https://haroun.short.gy/1on1CallYTWDownload my free "Networking eBook": www.harouneducation.comAttend my weekly YouTube Live every Thursday's 8am-11am PT. Subscribe to my YouTube Channel to receive notifications. Learn more about my MBA Degree ProgramChapter Marks: 0:25 Welcome 1:00 SpaceX IPO Explained 10:40 Public Speaking & Finance Interview Tips 17:52 Sales, IT Services & Future Careers 20:23 Anthropic IPO & AI Investing 21:10 Iran, Politics & Avoiding Pessimism 30:36 SpaceX Risks & Market Highs 33:34 Content Creation & Startup Risks 37:47 Private Wealth Management Careers 40:49 Why Facebook Beat MySpace 45:55 IPO Investing & Hedge Fund Access 48:37 The Dollar, Debt & Money 51:17 Venture Capital, Sales & Finance Careers 55:14 CFA, TSMC & Global Competition 56:49 Iran, California & Political Trends 1:00:12 Independence, Y Combinator & Entrepreneurship 1:06:24 Business Metrics & Long-Term Planning 1:10:02 SAP, Japan's Debt & AI Infrastructure 1:16:52 Anthropic Valuation & AI Bubble 1:18:47 How to Pitch a Stock to Point72 Connect with me: Schedule a 1:1 call with Chris: https://haroun.short.gy/1on1CallYTWYouTube: ChrisHarounVenturesCompleteBusinessEducationInstagram @chrisharounLinkedIn: Chris HarounTwitter: @chris_harounFacebook: Haroun Education Ventures  TikTok: @chrisharoun

The biggest names in AI and technology are about to ask investors for an eye-watering $400 billion. SpaceX is heading to market, OpenAI and Anthropic are lining up behind it. Bryce and Ren unpack why the next few months could be the biggest test yet for the AI investment narrative, Bryce reveals his stock thesis framework using Intuitive Surgical as a case study, and for the first time 3 x stocks are pitched for the Equity Mates Community Portfolio.In this episode:00:00 — The $400 billion AI market stress test01:31 — SpaceX IPO demand explodes05:47 — Alphabet, Meta, OpenAI and Anthropic chase capital09:11 — Why IPO investors should slow down10:40 — South Korea's AI-fuelled bonus boom14:13 — Bryce reveals his stock thesis cards15:48 — Intuitive Surgical: thesis, risks and valuation23:15 — Community Portfolio update and Bitcoin review26:43 — GE Vernova, Siemens and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries pitchETFs and Stocks mentioned: SpaceX, OpenAI, Anthropic, Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META), Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA), Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA), Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.B), Facebook, Twitter, Alibaba (NYSE: BABA), Shopify (NASDAQ: SHOP), Block (NYSE: XYZ), SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics, Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ: ISRG), Medtronic (NYSE: MDT), Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ), DaVinci Surgical System, DHHF, Bitcoin, Pro Medicus (ASX: PME), Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT), Global X Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure ETF, GE Vernova (NYSE: GEV), Siemens Energy (ETR: ENR), Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (TYO: 7011)———Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a voice note or send us a messageAnd come and join the conversation in the Equity Mates Facebook Discussion Group.———Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we've got you covered.Keep up with the news moving markets with our daily newsletter and podcast (Apple | Spotify)We're particularly excited to share our latest show: Basis PointsListen to the podcast (Apple | Spotify)Watch on YouTubeRead the monthly email———Looking for some of our favourite research tools?Download our free Basics of ETF handbookOr our free 4-step stock checklistFind company information on TIKRResearch reports from Good ResearchTrack your portfolio with Sharesight———This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes only. Any advice is general advice and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs. If unsure, speak to a financial professional. The host of this podcast and their guests may have positions in the companies mentioned. Equity Mates Media is part of the Betashares Group but maintains editorial independence and operates under Australian Financial Services licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two stories from people who found themselves in situations they didn't choose and had to figure out what to do from inside them. Guest-hosted by the captivating Cyndi Freeman. (Content note: references to torture) Sofia Javed is a Pakistani-American interpreter hired to work in Uzbek and Russian at Guantanamo Bay, where she is ordered not to sympathize with detainees and then immediately put to the test. What starts as a potential crisis in a cellblock turns on a single, surprisingly mundane demand. (Content note: physical abuse, domestic violence) Heather Minter grew up in an evangelical fundamentalist family that uprooted itself for the mission field in Papua New Guinea, leaving her and her brother in a boarding school dorm run by a cruel and volatile house father. The faith that held her together through childhood eventually came apart in college, and what filled the void turned out to be its own kind of trap. Leave your reactions and find episode details and music credits at risk-show.com/podcast/captives  Be Part of RISK!

In this episode Eric talks with Brewers left-handed pitcher Shane Drohan. Shane is Florida State University grad who made his major league debut in 2026. He's recorded 13 appearances in his rookie campaign to the tune of a a 3.11 ERA in 37.2 innings pitched. Shane has been training at Cressey Sports Performance since his junior year of high school. In the episode Eric and Shane discuss his development as a pitcher, the challenges of hypermobility, the difference between coming out of the bullpen vs as a starter in the majors, and more. Visit our sponsor - AG1

The Giants' bullpen struggles continue to plague the team as we continue to react in hour 2. The Giants' bullpen has been a major issue all season, and last night's game was no exception in another blown save. The callers share their thoughts on the team's bullpen and the role of the pitching coach in preparing the relievers. The hosts also discuss the team's roster construction and the impact of ownership's decisions on the team's performance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While we sleep, the creatures of the nocturnal world work their magic. In her book, "Night Magic: Adventures Among Glowworms, Moon Gardens, and Other Marvels of the Dark," New York Times bestselling author Leigh Ann Henion examines how forest logging, light pollution, and other human activities harm the diversity and habitats of animals and insects that depend on the darkness to navigate, hunt, and communicate. Henion will be a guest of the Western New York Land Conservancy later this week, but first, she joins guest host Julie Philipp on "Connections" to discuss what humans can do to protect these creatures of the night — and how that protection can, in turn, preserve the health of the environment. Our guests: Leigh Ann Henion, author of "Night Magic: Adventures Among Glowworms, Moon Gardens, and Other Marvels of the Dark" and "Phenomenal: A Hesitant Adventurer's Search for Wonder in the Natural World" Marisa Riggi, executive director of the Western New York Land Conservancy Wayne Gall, Ph.D., retired entomologist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture ---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.

The episode identifies a growing governance gap as a central structural issue for MSPs and IT service providers, driven by rapid AI adoption through subscription-based tools and platforms. Rather than being introduced as controlled, IT-led initiatives, AI services are entering organizations piecemeal—often through end users and business units—undermining established accountability and management practices. This dynamic is exemplified by ConnectWise's dismantling of its ASIO platform in favor of a new AI-native operating layer designed to unify PSA, RMM, security, and automation functions, and by clients independently layering on AI-powered tools without centralized oversight or cost control. A primary example of ungoverned risk involves unsustainable AI cost exposure. According to Axios and TechCrunch, an enterprise amassed around $500 million in a single month on Anthropic's Claude due to unlimited, unmonitored usage. Freshworks' survey of over 12,000 IT professionals quantifies the industry's operational friction, finding mid-market companies waste about 25% of AI budgets on complexity, for a total of $16 billion in annual waste. Despite 89% of respondents planning to increase AI spend, only 15% have actively integrated these tools into daily workflows—revealing widespread governance lag behind adoption. Supporting developments highlight the breadth and persistence of this governance deficit. Organizations such as the Linux Foundation have responded by forming the Tokenomics Foundation to standardize AI cost tracking. Meanwhile, AI tool adoption is occurring outside IT, leading to agent sprawl, unclear permissions, and cost scaling linked to agent behavior rather than headcount. Roll-up strategies in adjacent sectors—such as Thrive Holdings' $1 billion commitment to consolidate accounting firms under an AI operational platform—demonstrate capital's move toward operationally governed, AI-enabled service models, suggesting a parallel risk for IT providers. For MSPs and IT leaders, these trends underscore the urgency of operationalizing AI governance as a billable, contractual service rather than an informal or embedded support task. Risks include absorbing liability for unmanaged AI usage, exacerbated operational complexity, and relinquishing margin to platform or capital entrants. Practical steps involve conducting AI tool audits, inventorying agent access and spend, instituting usage controls, and reframing account segmentation around governance and liability exposure. MSPs who define, price, and contract for governance can mitigate inherited risk and avoid being displaced by vendors or capital-backed consolidators. 00:00 ConnectWise Rebuilds  03:59 Ungoverned Agents 06:06 Roll-Up Warning 09:38 Why Do We Care?    Supported by:  Moovila  ScalePad 

In this special Founder Initiative pitch episode, four cybersecurity founders pitch their startups live to Robert Lowry, CSO of Tonic AI and former security leader at organizations including NASDAQ and the Federal Reserve Bank. Robert Lowry- https://www.linkedin.com/in/lowryrobert/ The conversation covers some of the biggest emerging enterprise security challenges around AI agents, shadow AI, runtime protection, memory systems, cybersecurity data infrastructure, and modern SOC operations. Featuring: * IceGuard — next-generation AI-native cybersecurity data infrastructure - Anders Holden, https://www.linkedin.com/in/andersbholden/ * Optimus Labs — agent defense and AI runtime governance - Nipun Gupta - https://www.linkedin.com/in/guptanipun/ * KeyCaliber — AI usage visibility and cybersecurity asset intelligence - Roselle Safran - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosellesafran/ * Dyng/Pilot AI — AI memory and contextual learning systems - Ricardo La Rosa - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricardo-larosa/ Instead of polished demos and sales decks, this episode captures real buyer reactions, live feedback, objections, and the kinds of questions enterprise security leaders actually ask before considering a product. If you're building for CISOs, enterprise security teams, or AI infrastructure buyers, this episode gives a rare inside look at how technical buyers evaluate early-stage startups in real time.

Here's the Ep 216 summary, following the SOP, in Richard's voice. You've worked on your vision. You've refined the message, you say it on a call, and people nod. They agree, they tell you it sounds great, and then nothing happens. Nobody moves. That quiet frustration is what today's episode is about, because vision doesn't move people just because it sounds good. It moves people when it's clear, when it's personal, when there's real tension, and when you can prove it. Sounding good is actually the trap. I'll walk you through a five-part framework I call Vision That Moves, and most leaders are missing at least three pieces of it. Episode Breakdown [00:01:25] The Reframe: Vision Is a Dream, Not a Sentence on the Wall The Hebrew root for the word vision is chazon, and it doesn't mean a tidy sentence on a wall. It means a dream, something so big you're almost afraid to say it out loud. When I went back and looked at my own vision statement, I was a little embarrassed, because what I had wasn't a dream. It was a flattened corporate sentence that moved absolutely nobody, including me. I'd sanded it down until it was safe, and safe vision is forgettable vision. The day I rewrote it as an actual dream, people started leaning in. Same leader, same team, completely different pull. [00:02:38] Move 1: Aim at the Right Altitude There are three levels of vision. Me vision, which is what the leader gets. Corporate vision, which is what the company gets. And team vision, which is what the person joining you actually gets. Almost everyone pitches corporate vision, the mission statement and the big logo on the wall, while the recruit sits there politely wondering what's in it for them. Team vision is the only altitude that answers the question they're actually asking. [00:03:17] Move 2: Get Out of the Clouds and Into the Dirt A clouds pitch says our culture is great, our technology is the best, everybody here supports each other. It sounds good and means nothing, because every one of your competitors says the exact same words. A dirt pitch is specific. It names a number, a measurable outcome, a tool out loud. People can't grab onto a cloud. They can grab onto a number. [00:03:57] Move 3: Add Tension A vision with no gap creates no movement. If where they are right now and where you're pointing feel basically the same, there's no reason for anybody to move their feet. So you lovingly name the gap. Here's where you are, here's what's actually possible for you, and here's the quiet cost of staying exactly where you are for three more years. No tension, no motion. That's not pressure, that's clarity. [00:04:28] Move 4: Bring Proof This is the one leaders skip, and it's the most powerful one you've got. The most credible thing you can ever show a recruit isn't a promise, it's a person. I had a leader recently whose biggest producer was closing two or three deals a month before she joined him, and she's doubled that since. That's not a pitch, that's proof of concept living and breathing on his team. Proof dissolves skepticism faster than any slide deck you'll ever build. [00:05:09] Move 5: Transfer the Energy Here's my actual definition of recruiting. It's a transference of energy and passion. Everything that excites you lives in the future, the milestone, the growth, the place you're all going. If you deliver your vision flat, it doesn't matter how good the words on the page are. Nothing transfers. Your genuine energy about the future is the fuel, and without it the best vision ever written just sits there in the room and dies. [00:05:42] Why It Works People don't move toward fog. The brain can't take action on something vague, so when your vision is abstract, the honest human response is a polite nod and zero behavior change. Make it specific and personal and you finally give them something to grab and pull themselves toward. Proof works because skepticism is the default setting for any good producer who's been pitched a hundred times by a hundred leaders who all sounded the same. And energy works because emotion is contagious. That's why two leaders can say the identical words and only one of them moves the room. The words were never the variable. Clarity, tension, proof, and energy were. [00:06:50] Your Small Win Tonight Rewrite your team vision for the year 2035 and start that sentence with the words, our dream is. If the new sentence doesn't make you a little uncomfortable to say out loud, it isn't big enough yet, so push it further. A vision big enough to scare you a little is the only kind that's big enough to pull other people. [00:07:20] Three Bigger Moves This Week Draft a team-level vision that names exactly what a producer who joins you gets out of the next three years, because people commit to what's in it for them. Take one abstract claim in your current pitch and replace it with a real number, a measurable outcome, or a tool you can name out loud. Then pick one person already on your team who has grown since they joined and make their story the proof you tell, which honors the producer you already have and shows every recruit that what you promise around here actually happens. Key Takeaways Vision doesn't move people because it sounds good. It moves them when it's clear, personal, full of real tension, and provable. Sounding good is the trap. Safe vision is forgettable vision. Pitch team vision, what the person joining actually gets, not corporate vision. It's the only altitude that answers what's in it for me. Get out of the clouds and into the dirt. People can't grab a cloud, they can grab a number. No tension, no motion. Name the gap and the quiet cost of staying, and that's clarity, not pressure. The most credible thing you can show a recruit isn't a promise, it's a person who changed. Recruiting is a transference of energy. Deliver your vision flat and nothing transfers, no matter how good the words are. If you want help sharpening a vision that actually pulls the right people toward you instead of just earning polite nods, reach out. Visit bookrichardnow.com and grab time on my calendar, and I'd be glad to think it through with you. And if you'd rather build it in real time, I host a biweekly working lunch where we do exactly that together. The next one's Friday June 19 at 12 PM ET. You can add it, plus all of our other 4C live events, straight to your calendar here: http://cal.ae/suuaiiw

Proving that there were no small parts on Boy Meets World, the gang is talking to someone whose voice may have only appeared on the show, but Dr. Forbes Riley is anything but a background player. Dr. Riley transitioned from acting to one of the most legendary infomercial hosts of all time, having sold over 200 products and generating $2.5 billion in revenue. And yes, she's part of the BMW-verse. The Queen of Pitch once pretended to be her own manager and now she’s married to a stud who could be on romance novel covers.So strap in for one of the most unexpected interviews in podcast history, right here on Pod Meets World!Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the first true baseball dynasties in St. Louis history was the St. Louis Stars, who had the talent to back up the name. And, at their centrally located ballpark, the Stars and greats like Cool Papa Bell played such an entertaining, exciting brand of baseball that it not only enriched the game's popularity in St. Louis but also informed the style of play fans have expected and celebrated for generations since. Bob Kendrick, president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, joins the Best Podcast in Baseball for a wide-ranging conversation with baseball writer and host Derrick Goold. They start with the Stars and the discussion grows from there to detail the NLBM's "Pitch for the Future" iniative to raise $50 million an expand the current footprint of the museum to a campus that will include more items to display, a hotel, and a larger research and academic space. The goal comes back to telling the story of the Negro Leagues and bringing those players and those games to the modern fan with such a strong connection that information becomes inspiration. And that's where this new episode ultimately leads -- to a spot where legends of the past influence the present and bring the game of baseball to the next generation of players and fans. More about the NLBM's "Pitch for the Future" can be found here.  More Post-Dispatch podcasts.  Please consider subscribing. In its 14th season as one of the first and most widely heard podcasts on baseball and the Cardinals, the Best Podcast in Baseball has reached a new season-high with 30 episodes. Each episode is sponsored weekly by Closets by Design of St. Louis, is a production of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, StlToday.com, and lead baseball writer Derrick Goold. 

Want more journalists to actually read your pitches?In this episode, Gloria Chou shares 5 simple but powerful PR strategies that can help increase your email open rates and improve your chances of landing media coverage.You'll learn:• How to write subject lines journalists actually want to open • Why email tracking can change your entire PR strategy • The best days and times to send your pitches • How to use DMs to boost your pitch visibility • Why adding your phone number can increase responsesWhether you're a product-based business, service provider, coach, consultant, or founder, these practical PR tips will help you build relationships with journalists and get more eyes on your pitches.

Opposition leader Pierre Poilievre makes his case for Alberta to remain in Canada — and says Liberal governments should shoulder the blame for increasing separatist sentiment in the province where he grew up.The mayor of London, Ontario tells us why he believes the feds should treat addressing homelessness as a nation-building project — and fund it accordingly. A Michigan state highway is renamed in honour of a regiment of Indigenous soldiers who fought in the Civil War — when they weren't even considered U.S. citizens. British Prime Minister Kier Starmer gives tech companies three months to roll out features that would stop children from seeing or sending explicit material online. A Mohawk flight attendant tells us about getting ready to work on what she thought would be another routine commercial flight — and then learning that Rihanna would be on board. We hear from two Liverpudlian golfing buddies whose incredible feats on the course defied 17-million-to-one odds. As It Happens, the Monday Edition. Radio that knows they were not teed off after they teed off.

One chilly Seattle night in February 2014, four storytellers on the RISK! stage said some things they probably wouldn't have otherwise said out loud. Dan Savage told the story of his early days writing Savage Love in Seattle, doing drag to hide his identity, and one late-night encounter that left him genuinely bewildered by his own desire. (Content note: murder, sexual assault) Kelleen Conway Blanchard grew up carrying fragments of a story no child should know: her cousin Pam was murdered in her apartment, and the man everyone suspected walked free. Twenty years later, a phone call changed what Kelleen knew, though not necessarily how it felt. Summer Waldron was freshly divorced, newly medicated for depression, and committed to a long-planned threesome. Then the night itself unraveled, pulled apart by side effects, a panicked call from her mother, and a body that had simply stopped cooperating. Emmett Montgomery nearly died of hypothermia on a high school survival trip in the Utah desert, hallucinating through every bad decision on the way there. Full episode details and music credits at risk-show.com/podcast/live-from-seattle-cre518  Be Part of RISK!