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Mariners Pitcher Bryce Miller joins the show to talk about his preparation on a day where he is starting and how it can change as the season progresses, his weight gain over the offseason, how it felt having the bone spur injury, and the bond between the starting pitchers. // Need to Know: We got to see Bryan Woo get his first start yesterday and he looks like he has gained the most confidence year over year on this roster. The NFL combine has started, and Mike Macdonald and company are gearing up. The Kraken lost last night, and it was a rough game. // We are joined by the legendary Larry Salk, and Mike Salk challenges him to a game of who’s smarter with general knowledge questions.

Philadelphia Eagles Head Coach Nick Sirianni professes his love of AJ Brown and reiterates how Jalen Hurts will do whatever it takes to win. Philadelphia 76ers return to South Philly tonight to take on the Heat. Philadelphia Phillies win for the first time of the spring. Andrew Painter pitches on Sunday! Gametime Ticket Offer: $20 off with code "FARZY" at gametime.co The Farzy Show presented by MyBookie Promo: No-strings-attached cash bonus up to $200 Promo Codes: FARZY ..  https://mybookie.website/joinwithFARZYManscaped Offer: 20% off AND Free Shipping with code "Farzy20" at Manscaped.comCopyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

Feb. 26, 2026- Assemblymember Robert Carroll, a Brooklyn Democrat, lays out his pitch for New York to host a future winter Olympics, with Lake Placid and New York City hosting various games.

Think you can only pitch brands in your niche? Think again!Limiting your pitches to one category might be the very thing capping your income as a creator.In this episode, I'm sharing why pitching outside your niche can actually help you land bigger (and better-paying) brand deals - plus real examples of creators getting paid when they expand their angles.Remember: brands care about ideas and storytelling just as much as they care about niche.

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Seth and Sean discuss if the Texans will win over or under 9.5 games, Kevin Durant racking up 35 points in the first game since BurnerGate, and devise some pitches for rule changes now that DeMeco Ryans is a part of the NFL Competition Committee.

After years on the brand side managing influencer budgets (and plenty of honest conversations with friends who still run campaigns today), I'm sharing five things creators do that quietly destroy their chances of getting a paid partnership - often without even realizing it.We're talking about the small habits, wording, and positioning choices that can either build trust with brands… or quietly hurt your credibility.If you're trying to land more paid opportunities this year, this episode is a helpful reset and a reminder that a few small tweaks can completely change how you're perceived (and paid).

Major League Baseball Players Association executive director, Tony Clark, resigned after it came out that he had an inappropriate relationship with his sister-in-law. Not only that, but it has also been revealed that Clark is under federal investigation for mishandling of union finances. On Monday, he was officially asked to resign from his position. Plus, the ABS is officially coming into play. Will this cause a big change to the game? Will players and coaches transition well to this new system? Our listeners get 15% off plus free shipping when they buy two or more pairs of prescription glasses at WarbyParker.com/FOUL — using our link helps support the show. #WarbyParker #ad See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In today's episode, we explore the latest developments in a Hollywood bidding war as Warner Bros. Discovery reopens negotiations with Paramount, giving them one week to submit a final offer that could challenge Netflix's $83 billion deal. We also discuss Canada's push to export CANDU nuclear reactor technology to Poland for their second nuclear power plant, potentially creating significant economic opportunities with a largely domestic supply chain. Plus, we cover PM Carney's $470 billion defence spending commitment, January's inflation numbers, Apple's accelerated AI wearables development, and more business headlines.

Geschätzte Lesedauer: 13 Minuten Herzlich willkommen zum Vertriebsfunk. Mein Name ist Christopher Funk. Heute widmen wir uns einem Führungsthema, das mir in meinen Projekten immer wieder begegnet: Führung im Vertrieb. Ich spreche oft mit Vertriebsleitern, die mir berichten: „Ich weiß nicht mal mehr, was ich heute eigentlich gemacht habe". Denn der Alltag besteht häufig nur aus Troubleshooting, dem Lösen akuter Probleme, der Betreuung eigener Kunden und einem endlosen Meeting-Marathon. Folglich sind die meisten Führungskräfte zwar „super crazy busy", aber sie kommen strategisch kaum voran. Anstatt den Markt aktiv zu treiben, werden wir somit zum Opfer der Umstände und reagieren nur noch auf externe Einflüsse. In dieser Folge zeige ich dir jedoch, wie du diesen Teufelskreis durchbrichst. Zudem schauen wir uns an, was professionelles Sales Management wirklich bedeutet, welche Vertriebsleiter Aufgaben Priorität haben und wie du durch klare Routinen das Ruder wieder fest in die Hand bekommst. Warum Führung im Vertrieb oft im Chaos versinkt Im Vertrieb gibt es bekanntlich keinen Punkt, an dem man sagt: „Ich bin fertig". Jeden Monat und jedes Quartal geht das Spiel von vorne los, weil die Umsatzzahlen wieder auf Null stehen. Dieser permanente Druck führt oft dazu, dass man sich im operativen Klein-Klein verliert. Deshalb ist es extrem wichtig, dass du Dringendes von Wichtigem trennst. Dringendes ist selten wichtig. Wichtiges ist selten dringend, entscheidet aber dennoch über deinen langfristigen Erfolg. Die zentrale Frage muss also lauten: Komme ich meinen Zielen näher? Liegen wir wirklich auf Kurs? Eine effiziente Vertriebsleitung bedeutet schließlich, Herr der eigenen Zeit zu sein. Du solltest dir deswegen 30 bis 50 Prozent deiner Zeit für deine eigene Agenda reservieren, sonst wirst du es extrem schwer haben, strategisch nach vorne zu kommen. Kurs setzen: Die Basis für deine Vertriebsleiter Aufgaben Stell dir vor, du bist Kapitän auf einem Schiff. Das Erste, was die Mannschaft wissen muss, ist natürlich: Wo geht's hin? Der Kurs ist die absolute Basis jeder Führung im Vertrieb. Es reicht dabei nicht, nur eine Umsatzvorgabe im CRM zu haben. Vielmehr musst du definieren: In welchem Markt bewegen wir uns eigentlich? Wer sind unsere Idealkunden (ICP)? Welche Art von Deals wollen wir konkret gewinnen? Das nennt man militärisch ausgedrückt „Commander's Intent". Deine Mannschaft muss nämlich verstehen, was erreicht werden soll. Nur wenn das Ziel klar ist, kann jeder Einzelne Verantwortung übernehmen und intelligente Entscheidungen treffen, ohne ständig auf Befehle warten zu müssen. Strategie und Mittelansatz im Sales Management Wenn das Ziel steht, brauchst du anschließend eine Strategie. Die Frage lautet: Wie setzen wir das um und welche Mittel haben wir? Ressourcen und Marktbearbeitung Zuerst klären wir den Mittelansatz: Sitzen wir in einem Ruderboot oder auf einem Dampfer? Sind die Ziele mit den vorhandenen Ressourcen realistisch? Zudem musst du entscheiden, wie der Markt bearbeitet wird. Gehen wir auf Neukunden zu oder kümmern wir uns primär um den Bestand? Methodik und Werkzeuge Ein weiterer Aspekt deiner Vertriebsleiter Aufgaben ist die Wahl der Waffen. Nutzen wir Ansätze wie den Challenger Sale? Gerade wenn Produkte vergleichbar werden und es nur noch um den Preis geht, müssen wir weg vom „Schweinebauchgeschäft" hin zum Solution Selling. Denn nur so bieten wir dem Kunden neue Perspektiven. Das Cockpit: Effiziente Vertriebsleitung durch Zahlen Du hast den Kurs und die Strategie festgelegt. Jetzt brauchst du jedoch die Steuerung. Woher weißt du eigentlich, dass du auf Kurs bist? Viele Führungskräfte sind im Blindflug unterwegs und sehen erst am Monatsende, dass das Ziel verfehlt wurde. Deshalb brauchst du ein Cockpit mit 5 bis 6 KPIs, auf die du täglich schauen kannst. Hierbei ist der Unterschied zwischen Ergebnissen und Aktivitäten entscheidend: Ergebnisse (Umsatz) sind lediglich ein Blick in den Rückspiegel. Aktivitäten (Ersttermine, Pipeline-Wachstum) sind hingegen Frühindikatoren. Wenn du beispielsweise siehst, dass die Ersttermine einbrechen, kannst du sofort gegensteuern, noch bevor der Umsatz fehlt. Das ist echte, proaktive Vertriebssteuerung. Deine Routinen für bessere Führung im Vertrieb Wie setzt du das nun im Alltag um, ohne in der „Meeting-Hölle" zu landen? Die Antwort liegt in einem festen Rhythmus, der Struktur schafft. Der Daily Huddle für den Tagesfokus Beginne mit einem kurzen Meeting am Morgen, maximal 15 Minuten. Jeder Mitarbeiter berichtet kurz: Was sind meine Prioritäten heute? Was will ich erreichen? Hier geht es keinesfalls um Diskussionen. Du prüfst nur die „Situational Awareness": Machen alle das Richtige? Rudern wir in die gleiche Richtung? Das Weekly Meeting zur Kontrolle Zusätzlich schauen wir im Weekly auf die Wochenebene: Ergebnisse der letzten Woche. Pipeline-Check: Was ist neu, was ist rausgefallen? Status von Projekten (z.B. CRM-Einführung). Wenn die Zahlen gut vorbereitet sind, ist das oft schon in 20 Minuten erledigt. Das One-on-One als wichtigste der Vertriebsleiter Aufgaben Kritik oder individuelle Pipeline-Details gehören definitiv nicht ins Team-Meeting. Dein wichtigstes Instrument für Führung im Vertrieb ist daher das persönliche 1:1-Gespräch. Klarheit schaffen und Status Quo prüfen Zunächst klärst du Erwartungen und schaust gemeinsam auf das Dashboard. Da Zahlen nicht lügen, muss hierüber auch nicht diskutiert werden. Wo steht der Mitarbeiter im Vergleich zum Ziel oder zum Vorjahr? Das ist die objektive Basis des Gesprächs. Pipeline Review und Deal Innovation Jetzt geht es ans Eingemachte. Was kommt wirklich rein? Warum wurde ein Deal geschoben? Haben wir alle Infos über Entscheider und Wettbewerb? An dieser Stelle findet „Deal Innovation" statt. Ihr überlegt gemeinsam: Wie kriegen wir den Deal eine Phase weiter? Können wir das Packaging ändern? Das ist echtes Coaching am Objekt, statt nur Kontrolle. Individuelles Coaching und Entwicklung Neben dem Deal-Coaching gibt es außerdem das Skill-Coaching. Nach gemeinsamen Kundenterminen (die du als Beobachter begleitest!) gibst du Feedback. Wo kann der Mitarbeiter besser werden? Wie entwickelt er sich langfristig? Standards erleichtern die Vertriebsleiter Aufgaben Um dir das Leben leichter zu machen, brauchst du Standards, denn sie schaffen Skalierbarkeit. Wie läuft ein Ersttermin ab? Was ist unser Pitch? Wie behandeln wir Einwände? Erstelle deshalb Playbooks. Wenn jeder weiß, wie „wir das hier machen", musst du nämlich weniger Mikromanagement betreiben. Das Ergebnis all dieser Maßnahmen – klare Ziele, Strategie, Steuerung und Standards – ist schließlich eine starke Vertriebskultur. Eine Kultur, in der jeder Verantwortung übernimmt, wo man offen über Fehler spricht („Fuck-Up Sessions"), um daraus zu lernen, und sich gegenseitig unterstützt. Fazit: Erfolgreiche Führung im Vertrieb bedeutet Gestaltung Führung im Vertrieb bedeutet, aktiv zu gestalten und nicht nur Feuerwehr zu spielen. Wenn du diese Struktur etablierst – Kurs, Strategie, Cockpit, Routinen – dann wirst du merken: Das Chaos verschwindet. Du bekommst wieder Luft zum Atmen und erreichst deine Ziele planbar. Mach was draus, setz es um und sorge für mehr Umsatz und Erfolg! Quick Takeaways für dein Sales Management Raus aus dem Hamsterrad: Reserviere dir 30–50% deiner Zeit für aktive Steuerung statt nur operatives Troubleshooting zu betreiben. Klarer Kurs (Commander's Intent): Dein Team muss das Ziel und den Weg dorthin genau kennen, um eigenverantwortlich handeln zu können. Steuerung statt Blindflug: Etablieren Sie ein Cockpit mit 5–6 KPIs, die dir täglich zeigen, ob du auf Kurs bist – Fokus auf Aktivitäten! Der Rhythmus macht's: Nutze Daily Huddles für den Tagesfokus und Weeklys für die Erfolgskontrolle, um Meetings kurz und knackig zu halten. One-on-Ones sind Pflicht: Nutze Einzelgespräche für Pipeline-Checks, Deal-Innovation und individuelles Coaching – niemals Kritik vor der Gruppe üben. Playbooks schaffen Freiheit: Standards für Pitches, Termine und Einwandbehandlung reduzieren den Mikromanagement-Bedarf massiv. Kultur der Verantwortung: Gute Führung führt zu einer Sales-Kultur, in der Mitarbeiter Fehler offenlegen, lernen und den Markt aktiv treiben. Was sind die wichtigsten Aufgaben eines Vertriebsleiters? Die wichtigsten Vertriebsleiter Aufgaben sind nicht das eigene Verkaufen, sondern die strategische Steuerung. Dazu gehören: Ziele definieren (Kurs), den Weg festlegen (Strategie), die Kontrolle über Kennzahlen behalten (Steuerung) und das Team durch Coaching und klare Routinen zum Erfolg führen. Wie verhindere ich Chaos und Meeting-Marathons im Vertrieb? Indem du eine klare Meeting-Struktur etablierst. Ein kurzes Daily Huddle (15 Min) klärt die Tagesprioritäten, während ein straffes Weekly den Kurs prüft. Lagere individuelle Probleme und Pipeline-Details zudem konsequent in One-on-One-Gespräche aus. Welche KPIs sollte ich für die Führung im Vertrieb nutzen? Nutze ein Cockpit mit 5-6 Kennzahlen. Wichtig ist dabei der Mix aus Ergebniszahlen (Umsatz) und vor allem Aktivitätskennzahlen (Ersttermine, Pipeline-Zuwachs). Letztere erlauben dir nämlich, frühzeitig einzugreifen, bevor das Kind in den Brunnen gefallen ist. Was ist Deal Innovation im Sales Management? Deal Innovation bedeutet, dass Führungskraft und Vertriebler gemeinsam kreativ an einem stockenden Deal arbeiten. Statt nur den Preis zu senken, überlegt man: Wie können wir das Angebot umstrukturieren, neue Entscheider ins Boot holen oder den Nutzen besser kommunizieren? Warum sind Playbooks für eine effiziente Vertriebsleitung wichtig? Playbooks definieren Standards für wiederkehrende Situationen wie Einwandbehandlung oder Pitches. Sie sorgen folglich für gleichbleibende Qualität und geben dem Team Sicherheit. Das spart dir als Chef Zeit, da du nicht jedes Detail neu erklären musst und weniger diskutieren musst. Möchtest du deine Führung im Vertrieb professionalisieren? Hier ist eine Schritt-für-Schritt-Anleitung, um von der Feuerwehr zur strategischen Steuerung zu kommen. Schritt 1: Kurs und Mittel bestimmen Definiere glasklar: Wo wollen wir hin (Marktziele)? Welche Ressourcen (Manpower, Budget) haben wir dafür? Kommuniziere diesen "Commander's Intent" anschließend an dein Team. Schritt 2: Das Cockpit bauen Lege 5-6 KPIs fest, die dir täglich zeigen, ob ihr auf Kurs seid. Achte dabei besonders auf Frühindikatoren wie Aktivitäten und Ersttermine, nicht nur auf den Umsatz. Schritt 3: Meeting-Rhythmus etablieren Führe Daily Huddles (max. 15 Min) für den Tagesfokus ein. Nutze zudem ein Weekly Meeting für die Wochenkontrolle. Halte diese Termine heilig, aber kurz. Schritt 4: One-on-Ones intensivieren Setze regelmäßige Einzelgespräche an. Nutze diese Zeit für harte Fakten: Pipeline-Review, Deal-Strategien und persönliches Coaching. Schritt 5: Standards setzen (Playbooks) Dokumentiere, was funktioniert. Erstelle Leitfäden für Pitches und Prozesse. Sorge schließlich dafür, dass jeder diese Standards kennt und lebt.

If you could order a presidential administration to do one specific thing to improve the lives of working people — what would it be? At Democracy Journal's recent conference in Washington, DC, Nick and Goldy heard some of the country's leading economic thinkers take their best shot at that magic-wand question: one idea, three minutes, no BS.  The result is a rapid-fire lineup of bold proposals — from fixing Social Security and raising wages to reclaiming time, strengthening unions, and rethinking what “affordability” really means. This week, we're sharing some of our favorites with you. This episode is a quick policy lightning round packed with big ideas, sharp arguments, and plenty to discuss. Elizabeth Garlow is a Senior Fellow at New America focused on economic policy and the future of work, with research centered on time, caregiving, and policies that improve everyday economic security. Jim Kessler is the Executive Vice President for Policy at Third Way, where he works on economic reforms aimed at expanding wealth-building opportunities and retirement security for working families. Thea Lee is a visiting fellow at American University and a longtime labor economist specializing in worker rights, trade policy, and labor standards in global supply chains. Heidi Shierholtz is president of the Economic Policy Institute, where she focuses on wage growth, labor markets, and policies that strengthen workers' bargaining power and reduce inequality. Website: http://pitchforkeconomics.com Facebook: Pitchfork Economics Podcast Bluesky: @pitchforkeconomics.bsky.social Instagram: @pitchforkeconomics Threads: pitchforkeconomics TikTok: @pitchfork_econ YouTube: @pitchforkeconomics LinkedIn: Pitchfork Economics Twitter: @PitchforkEcon, @NickHanauer Substack: ⁠The Pitch⁠

The proposed data center in Martindale-Brightwood has cleared another hurdle, despite significant community pushback. Purdue Polytechnic High School announced its South Bend campus will close at the end of the current school year. A plan to pipe Eagle Creek water to the LEAP Research and Innovation district in Boone County, then return it to Indianapolis, is receiving pushback. Indiana students could soon have another option besides the SAT or ACT to determine college readiness. Portage, Indiana is pitching a site for a Chicago Bears stadium. WVPE's Michael Gallenberger reports. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Zach Bundy, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

The immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota is ending, said Tom Homan, the border czar for President Donald Trump.Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said Thursday he'll back an aid package to support state businesses, especially immigrant-owned business, hurt by the surge of federal immigration agents in Minnesota over the past two months.Walz told reporters he'll propose a $10 million emergency fund, similar to an effort during the COVID-19 pandemic, that would offer forgivable loans targeted at small businesses.During this special coverage following the announcement from Homan, MPR News host Angela Davis talks with guests about the impact of the immigration surge on the community. Plus we'll hear live coverage of Gov. Walz's announcement and comments regarding the federal immigration actions.Guests:Michael Lansing is a professor of history of Augsburg University who has studied the history of policing in Minneapolis.Brian Bakst is the MPR News politics editor.Dana Ferguson is a politics reporter for MPR News.Zachary Aaker is an immigration attorney at Martin Law in Bloomington, Minn.Zena Stenvik is the superintendent of Columbia Heights Public School District.Brenda Lewis is the superintendent of Fridley Public Schools.

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Nick Cegelski breaks down why most cold call pitches fail—and how to fix them. Nick explains why generic value propositions packed with buzzwords like optimize, streamline, and AI-powered sound nice but mean nothing to buyers. Instead, he introduces the problem proposition framework: leading with a vivid, emotionally charged problem your buyer actually feels, then briefly showing how you solve it. Through real-world pitch rewrites (including Ramp and Laurel), Nick shows how to ditch marketing jargon, speak in “dumb human language,” and build cold call openings that spark curiosity instead of instant objections. These Courses Will Get You to President's Club:

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Cole Stukenholtz & Nate Rohr come together on Husker softball's opening weekend with Nate in San Antonio to call games, including against preseason #1 and defending champs Texas. Ben McLaughlin, Husker baseball play-by-play voice, joins the show to preview the 2026 season that starts next weekend. Then some hoops discussion as Nebrasketball prepares to take the floor Saturday for the first time since their Illinois loss last Sunday. NU still has a great shot at a Big Ten title and a top-3 seed in the NCAA Tournament. Finally, a long-awaited call for former Husker Roger Craig, now a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. GBR!

Today... In their Delta studio, a mother-daughter duo is turning forgotten quilts and tablecloths into one-of-a-kind fashion—reviving the past one stitch at a time. And later... A Western Colorado University alum turned a hated cardboard-cutting chore into "Box Blade"—and took it to "Shark Tank" hoping the exposure would boost an already-profitable business.Support the show: https://www.montrosepress.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to our review of PR Pitches and mergers & acquisitions in the UK PR scene with Andrew Bloch. Here, we discuss the biggest pitch wins and mergers & acquisitions that the PR sector has seen in the last monthAndrew is the lead consultant - PR, Social, Content and Influencer at the new business consultancy firm AAR and a partner at PCB Partners, where he advises on buying and selling marketing services agencies.Andrew also runs the advisory firm Andrew Bloch & Associates.Before we start, 2 plugs:Our next PR Masterclass: The Intersection of PR and GEO - Wednesday 25th February is proving massively popular. So if you do want to come - get your ticket quick is my advice. As ever with our PR Masterclass series, it's a hybrid event so both face to face and vital tickets are available. Take a look at the full programme and some of the finest past delegate testimonials you are ever likely to see on PRmasterclasses.comAndrew summarises the PR pitch market in January:“For agencies 2025 was tougher than expected for many.  Lots of uncertainty.  Economic pressures. Squeeze on margins. Less retainers. Slow decision making.  Clients will continue to be pragmatic.  Agencies will have to learn to operate with less predictability. They will need resilience and will need to hustle.  Most importantly they will need to innovate. Standing still not an option.  Lots of opportunities to embrace AI, innovate and expand in terms of service areas, drive organic growth.  The growth is there for those able to get ahead of it.”Andrew on the PR M&A market:“On the M&A side we will continue to see continued consolidation from the holding cos as they adapt, cut costs and make themselves fit for purpose.  The M&A market remains very strong with lots of strategic deal making to allow firms to adapt and shift to client demands and tech disruption. Deals are taking slightly longer but they're happening.  The market is strong.  Supported by PE money, hungry US acquirers and a booming independent sector looking to scale in terms of capabilities and geographies. Especially around AI, data, influencer.  Corporate, healthcare and consumer remain in strong demand.”January's PR WinsWingstop appoint SmartsMcDonalds appoints Freuds and Flint Global - Freuds for corporate.  Flint Global for govt relations.Hello Fresh Group appoints Ready10 and Golin Government Media and Creative Services roster - Agencies including 23Red, AMV BBDO, Accenture, Freud Communications, Lucky Generals,  Havas UK, M&C Saatchi and VCCP.UK Finance - Lansons Animal Friends Pet Insurance appoint Havas RedMyFitnessPal appoint KindredCoca-Cola appoint BrandnationHSS ProService appoint BrandnationAndrex appoint WSpurs appoint ShookMadri Exceptional appoint Tin ManKelloggs Crunchy Nut appoint Tin ManGreat British Energy - Nuclear (GBE-N) appoint GraylingNew Balance appoint ExposureMarriott International appoint WM&APretty Green acquires PinPoint MediaJack Morton merges with Impact XMFGS Global acquires MemeticaParitee acquire Truth ConsultingRadio News Hub complete Management Buyout from AFO Group - led by Directors Stephanie Otty and Jamie Fletcher.  Followed on from Markettiers MBO at the end of last year.Strata acquire WonderlandRuder Finn acquire Missouri Creative

If your email inbox and direct messages are full of podcast guest requests, you're not alone. Most podcasters receive hundreds of guest pitches every week! For many of us polite podcasters, saying no can be really difficult. In this episode, Agi Keramidas shares a simple three-filter process to vet guest pitches with clarity. Get ready to protect your time, serve your audience, and say no without guilt!MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/369Chapters00:00 The Challenge of Guest Requests02:56 Establishing a Filtering Process05:52 The Three Filters for Guest Selection12:09 The Importance of Audio Quality and ProfessionalismTakeawaysYou can't say yes to every guest request.Having a clear process respects both the host and guests.A dynamic USB microphone is essential for quality.Filtering guests helps maintain professionalism.Responding politely can turn a no into a positive interaction.Categorizing guests into clear categories aids decision-making.The 'Prove You Care' test helps assess potential guests.Audio quality is crucial for good conversations.Setting clear boundaries leads to better guest experiences.Saying no is an act of leadership, not rejection.MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/369

Ed and Jeremy took some time from Monday's BBMS to discuss their expectations for Kyle Bradish in 2026. Is it wrong to think he'll return to the ace that he was in 2023?

What if asking just three questions could make your prospects close the deal for you?Most salespeople talk too much and ask too little—and it's quietly costing them deals. In a world of shrinking attention spans, the ability to ask the right questions has become the ultimate sales advantage. In this episode, you'll learn why great questions outperform great pitches and how clarity—not pressure—is what actually drives buying decisions.In this episode, you'll learn:How to uncover the single “signature piece” that matters most to your customerWho really needs to buy in—and how to avoid getting stuck selling to the wrong personHow aligning your timing with theirs prevents deals from stalling or dying in inertiaPress play to master the three sales questions that create clarity, build alignment, and make closing feel natural—for both you and your customer.New episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.Grow Your Sales By 25% - Book in for a FREE 30-minute Sales Process Audit and walk out with 3 rapid actions that will GROW your SalesTo see how we've helped business grow their sales: Read Client ResultsWatch TestimonialsOr email Ben if you would like to get in touch: hello@strongersalesteams.comThis podcast helps the entrepreneur, founder, CEO, and business owner in the trade, construction and industry segments, regain focus, build confidence, and achieve measurable results through powerful sales training, effective sales strategy, and expert sales coaching—guiding every sales leader, sales manager, and sales team in mastering the sales process, optimizing the sales pipeline, and driving business growth while fostering leadership, balance, and freedom amidst overwhelm, stress, and potential burnout, creating lasting peace of mind and smarter decision making for every California business and Australia business ready to scale up with excellence in sales management.

In this episode, Amanda Rosevear, General Manager of ALF Insight, chats to Kim James, Chief Growth and Business Development Officer at Havas Media Network. Kim shares her journey through the media industry, starting as a graduate TV buyer to her current role at Havas Media Network. Discover her thoughts behind the importance of building communities for business development and the strategies Havas uses to maintain relationships with prospective clients over long periods. Kim emphasises the necessity of a team effort in successful pitches and tells us how Havas is working to expand their pitch bench. The episode also discusses the evolving role of procurement in the pitch process and how Havas is addressing these changes through technology, robust qualification processes, and data-driven strategies. 00:00 Introduction00:43 Meet Kim James: A Journey in Media03:29 Strategies for Business Development05:12 Building and Leveraging Communities14:45 The Art of Pitching21:38 The Changing Landscape of Pitch Processes26:07 Utilising Technology and Data in New Business33:36 Final Thoughts and Advice37:58 Conclusion and Farewell If you want to do business with the UK's leading brands, request an ALF Insight demo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Marc shares the strategy he uses to deal with cold outreach in his inbox, which will save you hundreds of hours every year!  What You'll Hear In This Episode: -      The main types of cold emails/messages that you get, and Marc's proven system for handling them.  -       Why engaging with vague small-talkers can haunt your inbox forever … -       How to flip cold pitches into revenue instead of just deleting them! -       Learning to identify low-value emails that don't deserve replies.     The annoying trend that salespeople are currently doing, and why Marc doesn't reply to those people.     Avoiding "time vampires" who will drain your energy.     A powerful three-step homework assignment to do after this episode!     LINKS Book a no-obligation 1:1 strategy call with Marc for your coaching business: http://www.chatwithmarcm.com  If you'd like more coaching clients without sending cold messages or spending money on ads, the Natural Born Coach Program is for you. Get the details here! http://www.nbcprogram.com Join The Coaching Jungle Facebook Group! http://www.thecoachingjungle.com  Become a Coaching Jungle VIP member which includes special posting perks in the group to reach almost 30,000 potential clients! http://www.myjunglevip.com  Grow your business with The Coaching Jungle Mastermind! http://www.coachingjunglemastermind.com If you have a product or service that helps coaches, and you'd like to get it in front of 100,000 of them: http://www.jvwithmarc.com

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has proposed a mandatory retirement age of 75 for workers in all three branches of the federal government.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has proposed a mandatory retirement age of 75 for workers in all three branches of the federal government.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has proposed a mandatory retirement age of 75 for workers in all three branches of the federal government.

Ursodiol (ursodeoxycholic acid) is a prescription bile acid medication used to dissolve cholesterol gallstones, prevent gallstones during rapid weight loss, and treat liver diseases like primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) by reducing toxic bile acids and cholesterol production. It works by changing bile composition, making it less saturated with cholesterol, and is available as oral medication. Of course, it is also the foundational medication for treatment of diagnosed Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (ICP). Does this medication reduce adverse perinatal outcomes? In this episode, we will review a new study from the Green Journal, which will be out in February 2026, examining the recurrence risk for ICP using data from NY. In a patient with prior history of ICP, is there any guidance on monitoring of serum bile acids in the subsequent pregnancy before symptoms develop? We will explain. PLUS we will review the data on whether Ursodiol may hold promise in recurrence prevention or in reduction of adverse outcomes once the condition is diagnosed. Listen in for details. 1. 2019: Chappell LC, Bell JL, Smith A, Linsell L, Juszczak E, Dixon PH, Chambers J, Hunter R, Dorling J, Williamson C, Thornton JG; PITCHES study group. Ursodeoxycholic acid versus placebo in women with intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (PITCHES): a randomised controlled trial. Lancet. 2019 Sep 7;394(10201):849-860. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(19)31270-X. Epub 2019 Aug 1. PMID: 31378395; PMCID: PMC6739598. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31378395/2. February 08, 2025: Rahim, Mussarat N et al. Pregnancy and the liver. The Lancet. 2021; Volume 405, Issue 10477, 498 – 513 https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(24)02351-1/fulltext3. SMFM CS 53; 20214. Rosenberg, Henri M. MD; Sarker, Minhazur R. MD; Ramos, Gladys A. MD; Bianco, Angela MD; Ferrara, Lauren MD; DeBolt, Chelsea A. MD. Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy Recurrence in a Subsequent Pregnancy. Obstetrics & Gynecology 147(2):p 239-241, February 2026. | DOI: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000006033 https://journals.lww.com/greenjournal/fulltext/2026/02000/intrahepatic_cholestasis_of_pregnancy_recurrence.13.aspx5. Ovadia C, Sajous J, Seed PT et al. Ursodeoxycholic acid in intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy: a systematic review and individual participant data meta-analysis. Lancet Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2021 Jul;6(7):547-558. doi: 10.1016/S2468-1253(21)00074-1. Epub 2021 Apr 27. PMID: 33915090; PMCID: PMC8192305.6. EASL Clinical Practice Guidelines on the management of liver diseases in pregnancy. European Association for the Study of the Liver; 2023

Podcasting is changing in real time, and if you've felt that shift lately, you're not imagining it.In this episode of Pivot Ball Change, I'm digging into what's happening in the podcasting industry right now and what it actually means for you as a host or business owner. From podcasts being recognized as an official Golden Globes category to the news of Jenna Kutcher shutting down her long-running show, we're unpacking the signals that podcasting is evolving, not disappearing.I also answer a listener-submitted question around podcast guesting: how to spot whether a guest request is legitimate, how to pitch yourself in a way that stands out, and how to confidently recruit guests for your own show. If rejection has ever stopped you from putting yourself out there, we're talking about that too. I share my thoughts on handling a “no,” when and how to follow up, and why this step alone could be what leads to your next yes.We zoom out even further to talk about AI and the future of podcasting. In a world that's becoming increasingly automated, I explain why podcasting still matters and how it continues to create space for real, human connection in a way few platforms can.You'll also hear real-time updates from my own business, including a follow-up on the giveaway strategy I shared last week and whether I'm calling it a win or a lesson. We talk about the power of tiny, daily habits, why consistency matters more than scale, and how simply getting your podcast in front of one new person every day can compound into massive growth over time. I also share a big, vulnerable goal I've set for 2026 and the fear that comes with saying it out loud.We wrap things up with Food, Fashion, Fun & Fiction. This week includes three easy recipe recommendations, a fashion hack I swear by for my kids' clothes, a Spring Break life update that I need your advice on, and a book-to-movie adaptation that left me genuinely confused. I'd love to hear if you've read the book or watched the movie too.Let's Connect! Book Your Podcast Consultation Today: https://www.pivotballchange.com/services Follow Pivot Ball Change on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pivotballchange/ Visit Pivot Ball Change's Website: https://www.pivotballchange.com/

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The Autistic Culture Podcast Network is officially open for new podcast pitches, and we're calling on Autistic creators to help shape the future of an Autistic-led audio network. This short promo invites storytellers, culture-builders, deep divers, and passionate voices to bring their ideas to life, whether they're rooted in special interests, history, art, games, science, sound, or navigating work and school systems.You don't need fancy gear or a perfect plan, just your perspective, your curiosity, and the topics your brain could talk about forever. If you've been dreaming of starting a podcast that reflects lived experience, culture, and joy, this is your sign.Pitch deadline: January 31, 2026Apply here or Email: info@autisticculturepodcast.comWe can't wait to hear what you're dreaming up!

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In this episode, we break down why pitch delivery matters just as much as the pitch itself. You can write a great pitch and still get ignored. We share how to get your pitches seen, when and how to follow up, and the small delivery shifts that help photographers, filmmakers, content creators and SMMs land more responses in 2026.Get the Pitching Masterclass - Use Code: 2026 for $50 Off www.creativrise.com/pitchingmasterclassGet the Notion Pitching Tracker Template - https://creativrise.notion.site/pitchingleadtracker?source=copy_linkIf you want to join the 400+ graduates who have made $112M over the last 6 years & who are succeeding at doing what they love, crossing the 6 figure mark and breaking the creative struggle.. Round 15 starts in Feb 2026!In the 6 Week Creativ Rise Mastermind, you will learn (and implement):How to build a 6 figure business foundation through creating unique and accurately priced offersMastering attracting ideal clients through building a clear and solution-oriented brand strategyNurture and build a high-value network of potential clientsCreate a marketing lead generation system (both outbound and inbound) that brings the right clients through your doorLearn to sell like a pro with confidenceScale your creative business to 6 figures and beyond in a healthy, sustainable wayIf you are a photographer- filmmaker- content creator- social media manager in the wedding or brand space.. THIS IS FOR YOU!Get all info and watch client testimonials here - ⁠⁠⁠www.creativrise.com/⁠⁠Free Tools & Trainings:→ Pricing Calculator: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠creativrise.com/pricingcalculator⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Productivity Course: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠creativrise.com/productivity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ $10K/Mo Creator Workshop Replay: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠creativrise.com/workshop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Money Management Training: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠creativrise.com/moneytraining⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Fix Your Inquiry Form: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠creativrise.com/inquiryform⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen & Subscribe:→ Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠apple.co/creativrise⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠open.spotify.com/show/creativrise⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Along:→ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@creativrise⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@joeyspeers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@christyjspeers⁠

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You are on slide 34 when the CFO's phone buzzes. She glances down. The VP to her left is nodding, but you can tell he checked out ten minutes ago. You know this pitch cold. You have rehearsed it. You built the deck. You covered every feature, every capability, every objection. And still, you are dying up there. You spent weeks on this presentation. None of it matters because everyone in that room has already sat through the same pitch from three other vendors this month. “Pitching sucks,” says Danny Fontaine, author of Pitch, on an episode of the Sales Gravy Podcast. “It sucks for the people doing it because we get so stressed out, and we spend weeks doing mountains of work. Meanwhile, there is a whole audience who has just as bad of a time as us because they have to sit through an hour of 100 PowerPoint slides and they're bored.” He is right. The audience suffers just as much. They sit through identical presentations, back to back, trying to remember which vendor said what. Both sides leave exhausted. No one wins. There is a better way. Effective sales pitch techniques don't rely on slides. They create engagement, tell stories, and turn monologues into conversations that actually move deals forward. Why Traditional Pitches Fail The standard pitch follows the same predictable pattern. Company overview. Capabilities. Case studies. Pricing. Questions at the end. Every competitor uses the same structure. That means you are asking your prospect to choose between nearly identical presentations. When everything looks the same, decision makers default to price or familiarity. Your carefully crafted message gets lost in the noise. You are treating the pitch like a presentation when it should be a conversation. You are trying to inform when you should be persuading. Experience Beats Information In 1979, a small advertising agency called Allen Brady and Marsh (ABM) competed against industry giant Saatchi & Saatchi for the British Rail account. ABM's founder, Peter Marsh, knew he couldn't win by playing it safe. When the British Rail executives arrived for the pitch, no one answered the door. They rang the buzzer three times before it finally opened, with no one behind it. The receptionist ignored them while filing her nails. The waiting area was filthy. After a while of being dismissed, the chairman stood up to leave. That is when Marsh burst through the doors and said, “Gentlemen, you have just experienced what your customers go through every single day. Shall we see what we can do to put it right?” ABM won the account. And it worked because the executives didn't just understand the problem. They felt it. Most sales pitches fail because they ask buyers to care before they are emotionally engaged. Information alone doesn't create urgency—experience does. Start With Them, Not You Pitches always start the same: ‘Thanks for your time. Here's our agenda. Let me tell you about our company.' Your prospect stops listening after the first sentence. If you want engagement, start with a question. Ask what matters to them. Ask what would make the time valuable. Ask what problem they are trying to solve. Before you show a single slide, say something like, “Before we start, what would make this conversation worth your time today?” Or, “What is the biggest challenge you are facing with this right now?” Those questions do three things immediately. They show respect. They give you intelligence. And they turn the pitch into a conversation from the first minute. This works even better over Zoom, where attention is fragile and distractions are everywhere. When you ask early questions, you pull people in instead of competing with their inbox. Stories Create Memory The most powerful stories aren't pulled from case studies. They come from real life. Every meaningful achievement involves obstacles. Those obstacles contain lessons. Those lessons connect directly to the challenges your prospects are facing. A story without relevance is just noise. A story with a clear lesson becomes a lever. A consultant once shared a story about buying a secondhand Lego set. She started building it, only to discover key pieces were missing. After hours of searching for replacements, she had to start over. When pitching a complex implementation, she said, “That taught me something. At the beginning of any project, we have to make sure all the pieces are in the bag.” That story worked because it made preparation tangible. It made risk visible. It connected emotionally and logically. If the story does not clearly support the point you are making, don't tell it. Ask Before You Lose Them Most salespeople cling to their script even when they can see the room drifting away. They are afraid of losing control, so they keep talking. That is how you lose the deal. Don't wait until the Q&A to ask questions. Sprinkle them throughout your pitch to keep your audience engaged and the conversation alive. Ask if you're hitting the mark, what they want to explore deeper, and what matters most to them. When you ask questions, you aren't giving up control. You are gaining it. The person asking the questions is always in control of the conversation. Emotion First, Logic Second Buyers like to believe they are rational. They are not. Emotion drives decisions. Logic justifies them. If you want someone to care, you have to make them feel something. Frustration. Relief. Possibility. Urgency. That is why the British Rail experience worked. Marsh didn't argue that customer service was bad. He made them experience it. The feeling came first. The logic followed. Once a buyer is emotionally engaged, they start looking for reasons to say yes. They look for data to support the decision they already want to make. This is why information-first pitches fall flat. You are asking people to care before you have given them a reason to. Create the emotional connection first. Then give them the facts. When the Room Goes Cold Even the best sales pitch techniques don't work every time. Sometimes the wrong people show up, there is a fire you didn't know about, or your message just doesn't land. When that happens, don't push harder. Pivot. Call it out. Ask what would be more valuable. Acknowledge the moment instead of pretending it is not happening. That level of honesty builds trust. It shows you are there to solve a problem, not deliver a performance. Why This Matters Your prospect didn't show up to be entertained or to be bored. When you give them an experience they didn't expect, you separate yourself from every competitor running the same tired deck. You become memorable. You become relevant. You become human. The pitch that feels risky is usually the one that wins. The personal story. The direct question. The willingness to have a real conversation. Because the alternative is being forgotten the moment you leave the room, no matter how many slides you showed. Want to take your pitch from forgettable to unforgettable? Download the FREE A.C.E.D. Buyer Style Playbook, which shows you exactly how to read your buyers, adapt your approach, and turn every conversation into a deal-closing opportunity.

You are on slide 34 when the CFO's phone buzzes. She glances down. The VP to her left is nodding, but you can tell he checked out ten minutes ago. You know this pitch cold. You have rehearsed it. You built the deck. You covered every feature, every capability, every objection. And still, you are dying up there. You spent weeks on this presentation. None of it matters because everyone in that room has already sat through the same pitch from three other vendors this month. “Pitching sucks,” says Danny Fontaine, author of Pitch, on an episode of the Sales Gravy Podcast. “It sucks for the people doing it because we get so stressed out, and we spend weeks doing mountains of work. Meanwhile, there is a whole audience who has just as bad of a time as us because they have to sit through an hour of 100 PowerPoint slides and they're bored.” He is right. The audience suffers just as much. They sit through identical presentations, back to back, trying to remember which vendor said what. Both sides leave exhausted. No one wins. There is a better way. Effective sales pitch techniques don't rely on slides. They create engagement, tell stories, and turn monologues into conversations that actually move deals forward. Why Traditional Pitches Fail The standard pitch follows the same predictable pattern. Company overview. Capabilities. Case studies. Pricing. Questions at the end. Every competitor uses the same structure. That means you are asking your prospect to choose between nearly identical presentations. When everything looks the same, decision makers default to price or familiarity. Your carefully crafted message gets lost in the noise. You are treating the pitch like a presentation when it should be a conversation. You are trying to inform when you should be persuading. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0h7RqBuThf0 Experience Beats Information In 1979, a small advertising agency called Allen Brady and Marsh (ABM) competed against industry giant Saatchi & Saatchi for the British Rail account. ABM's founder, Peter Marsh, knew he couldn't win by playing it safe. When the British Rail executives arrived for the pitch, no one answered the door. They rang the buzzer three times before it finally opened, with no one behind it. The receptionist ignored them while filing her nails. The waiting area was filthy. After a while of being dismissed, the chairman stood up to leave. That is when Marsh burst through the doors and said, “Gentlemen, you have just experienced what your customers go through every single day. Shall we see what we can do to put it right?” ABM won the account. And it worked because the executives didn't just understand the problem. They felt it. Most sales pitches fail because they ask buyers to care before they are emotionally engaged. Information alone doesn't create urgency—experience does. Start With Them, Not You Pitches always start the same: ‘Thanks for your time. Here's our agenda. Let me tell you about our company.' Your prospect stops listening after the first sentence. If you want engagement, start with a question. Ask what matters to them. Ask what would make the time valuable. Ask what problem they are trying to solve. Before you show a single slide, say something like, “Before we start, what would make this conversation worth your time today?” Or, “What is the biggest challenge you are facing with this right now?” Those questions do three things immediately. They show respect. They give you intelligence. And they turn the pitch into a conversation from the first minute. This works even better over Zoom, where attention is fragile and distractions are everywhere. When you ask early questions, you pull people in instead of competing with their inbox. Stories Create Memory The most powerful stories aren't pulled from case studies. They come from real life. Every meaningful achievement involves obstacles. Those obstacles contain lessons. Those lessons connect directly to the challenges your prospects are facing. A story without relevance is just noise. A story with a clear lesson becomes a lever. A consultant once shared a story about buying a secondhand Lego set. She started building it, only to discover key pieces were missing. After hours of searching for replacements, she had to start over. When pitching a complex implementation, she said, “That taught me something. At the beginning of any project, we have to make sure all the pieces are in the bag.” That story worked because it made preparation tangible. It made risk visible. It connected emotionally and logically. If the story does not clearly support the point you are making, don't tell it. Ask Before You Lose Them Most salespeople cling to their script even when they can see the room drifting away. They are afraid of losing control, so they keep talking. That is how you lose the deal. Don't wait until the Q&A to ask questions. Sprinkle them throughout your pitch to keep your audience engaged and the conversation alive. Ask if you're hitting the mark, what they want to explore deeper, and what matters most to them. When you ask questions, you aren't giving up control. You are gaining it. The person asking the questions is always in control of the conversation. Emotion First, Logic Second Buyers like to believe they are rational. They are not. Emotion drives decisions. Logic justifies them. If you want someone to care, you have to make them feel something. Frustration. Relief. Possibility. Urgency. That is why the British Rail experience worked. Marsh didn't argue that customer service was bad. He made them experience it. The feeling came first. The logic followed. Once a buyer is emotionally engaged, they start looking for reasons to say yes. They look for data to support the decision they already want to make. This is why information-first pitches fall flat. You are asking people to care before you have given them a reason to. Create the emotional connection first. Then give them the facts. When the Room Goes Cold Even the best sales pitch techniques don't work every time. Sometimes the wrong people show up, there is a fire you didn't know about, or your message just doesn't land. When that happens, don't push harder. Pivot. Call it out. Ask what would be more valuable. Acknowledge the moment instead of pretending it is not happening. That level of honesty builds trust. It shows you are there to solve a problem, not deliver a performance. Why This Matters Your prospect didn't show up to be entertained or to be bored. When you give them an experience they didn't expect, you separate yourself from every competitor running the same tired deck. You become memorable. You become relevant. You become human. The pitch that feels risky is usually the one that wins. The personal story. The direct question. The willingness to have a real conversation. Because the alternative is being forgotten the moment you leave the room, no matter how many slides you showed. Want to take your pitch from forgettable to unforgettable? Download the FREE A.C.E.D. Buyer Style Playbook, which shows you exactly how to read your buyers, adapt your approach, and turn every conversation into a deal-closing opportunity.

Send us a textEpisode 800 of Joey Pinz Discipline Conversations is a milestone moment—recorded live on stage at IT Nation 2025 in Orlando. In this special episode, Joey Pinz shares his speaking session, “Media Mastery: How MSPs Can Drive Growth with Podcasting, Video, and Beyond.”What started as an early-morning session turned into a packed room of MSPs and vendors eager to learn how modern buyers actually discover and trust service providers today. The message is clear: your next client isn't Googling—they're scrolling.Joey breaks down how MSPs can shift from chasing leads to creating conversations using podcasts, video, and authentic storytelling. Drawing from his journey building and selling an MSP, launching a top-ranked podcast, and growing a 75,000+ subscriber media platform, Joey offers practical, no-fluff guidance you can apply immediately—without fancy gear or massive budgets.This episode blends real-world examples, tactical advice, and live audience Q&A covering everything from starting your first podcast to sourcing guests, building credibility, and standing out in a noisy market.If you're an MSP owner, vendor, or service-based business looking to build trust, visibility, and long-term growth, this episode delivers the blueprint—straight from the IT Nation stage.⭐ Top 3 Highlights1️⃣ The Modern MSP Funnel – Awareness → Trust → Conversations → Revenue2️⃣ Why Real Conversations Beat Webinars & Pitches

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: From the Stench Local Government File come stories about local school district irresponsibility in spending and deception when it comes to bond debt issues. The two main stories I mostly work from are: Austin ISD spent $100M in bond money on schools set to close – done more often than you'd think. If upgrades are not spread around all campuses and neighborhoods, people organize to oppose debt election and often some of those people are in areas that insiders already know will close in a few years. McAllen ISD considers $335 million bond for school upgrades, says tax rate would stay the same – remember, a tax rate staying the same is almost a guarantee of annual tax increases when figuring appraisal creep. It also ignores that without issuing the new 30-year debt, taxes could go down significantly. Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Texas Supreme Court to Decide if Detransitioner's Lawsuit Can Proceed.Deep-pocketed progressive group, Texas Organizing Project, again wades into Bexar DA race. – Can't abide losing their Soros DA. Also: Bexar County DA candidate pledges to investigate ICE if elected. Texas Democrats are as far Leftwing as any in Minnesota or California Dems.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates. www.PrattonTexas.com

Bickley and Marotta talk Cardinals, go through Social Studies, and play Mustache, Not a Mustache.

Viele träumen davon, von Musik Produzieren leben zu können. Doch wie verdient man eigentlich wirklich Geld mit Musikproduktion? Ein zentraler Weg – gerade im deutschsprachigen Raum – ist Werbemusik für Marken und Kampagnen. Genau diesen Weg ist Shapes Music gegangen – mit großem Erfolg.

We're welcoming our first ever figure skater, Amber Glenn! She's a world champion, a 2026 Olympic hopeful, and a major anime fan. She's sharing her favorite titles and pitching her own figure skating anime plot, only on The Anime Effect. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

EXCLUSIVE: Bill Maher Pitches Himself for 'Age-Inappropriate Golden Bachelor' - Boasts He's a Pro at 'Handling' 20-Year-Old Girls in Real Life Who Will 'Leave Crying'Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

EXCLUSIVE: Bill Maher Pitches Himself for 'Age-Inappropriate Golden Bachelor' - Boasts He's a Pro at 'Handling' 20-Year-Old Girls in Real Life Who Will 'Leave Crying'Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Nicholas deKay, Director at Athlaoch Pictures, about attending AFM for the first time, transitioning from stunt work into directing, and pitching new projects including Eat the Rich Day and a Muay Thai documentary—plus insights from his distributed film The Arc of Lilburn. This interview is part of our AFM 2025 Series. Big thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠American Film Market⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠⁠⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠⁠⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today: High school students in Colorado pitched their own businesses through the "Spark Lab" program, earning funding and mentorship to turn their ideas into action. And later: A gray wolf that strayed from Colorado into New Mexico was captured and returned as part of a multi-state effort to manage wolf populations and protect the endangered Mexican wolf.Support the show: https://www.montrosepress.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Small Business PR Podcast, Gloria, the #1 Small Business PR Coach and Expert recommended by AI, breaks down one of the most confusing—and most requested—PR topics from small business owners: gift guides. She's joined by freelance journalist Joni Sweet, whose work has appeared in National Geographic, TIME, Forbes, and more, to explain how gift guides really work and how founders can pitch with confidence, even without connections or a PR agency.Together, Gloria and Joni pull back the curtain on what journalists are actively working on during gift guide season, why digital gift guides still offer real opportunities, and how small business owners can position their products, experiences, or digital offers in a way that actually gets noticed.How Gift Guides Really WorkGuide Guides is not: