Podcasts about pivots

We've got a lot of interesting drivetrain-related testing going on right now, from our just-published roundup of chain damping devices to multiple gearbox bikes, the Supre Drive-equipped Lal Katana, and more. David and Zack sat down to discuss what they're learning, debate the pros and cons of these novel options, and give a rundown on some more conventional bikes they've been spending time on, too.RELATED LINKS:Blister Mountain Bike Buyer's GuideBLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredTOPICS & TIMES:Kavenz VHP G2 (2:11)Evil Offering (16:59)Lal Katana (30:29)Transition Regulator SX (38:45)Chain Damper Roundup (47:56)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTEDGEAR:30Blister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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If you've got your eye on an executive leadership title (whether in the near term or further down the road) today's episode is for you. What most people don't realize is that the traits that make you successful as an individual contributor or middle manager aren't the same traits that will help you land (and thrive in) an executive role. In this episode, I'm sharing the advice I wish someone had told me sooner, so you can position yourself for growth into higher-level roles within your organization. From tactical pivots to mindset shifts, we're covering it all.  Let's dive in. Links mentioned in today's episode: Free Five Phrases Worksheet: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/phrases/  One-on-One Coaching: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/coaching/  My group program, The Art of Speaking Up Academy: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/  

In today's episode, I'm sitting down with Kacia Ghetmiri, host of the empowerHER podcast, a mom and wife, speaker, real estate agent, investor, and serial entrepreneur, for an honest, grounding conversation about what happens when success, identity, and ambition shift after becoming a mother. We talk about the quiet (and not-so-quiet) identity unraveling that can happen in this season, the pressure to “bounce back,” and the permission required to redefine success on your own terms - not based on who you were before or what anyone else is doing online. This episode is for you if you're navigating a pivot, feeling disconnected from old goals, or craving a more sustainable, self-trusting version of success in this next chapter.Here's what we explore together in this conversation:The behind-the-scenes decision to pause and pivot away from a multiple–seven-figure brand, and how Kacia navigated fear, intuition, and outside opinionsHow to trust yourself when you know something no longer fits, even when you don't yet have clarity on what's nextThe identity shifts that happen when motherhood meets entrepreneurshipReleasing comparison — both to past versions of yourself and to other women in different seasonsHow to identify the season you're in, own your capacity, and stop forcing yourself to want what no longer feels trueWhat Kacia's current season looks like now, what she's doing differently this time, and how joy and fun have become her compassIf you're an entrepreneur, a mom, or a woman navigating a season of change — questioning what you want, how you want to work, or what success really means to you now — this conversation will meet you right where you are.More about Kacia:Kacia Ghetmiri is a mom and wife, speaker, real estate agent, investor, and serial entrepreneur. She's known for her instant-bestie vibe and candid storytelling as the host of the empowerHER podcast, a high-energy show with 13M+ downloads. She also co-hosts the Ghet Investing podcast with her husband, where they share real-world lessons from building their $6M real estate portfolio over the last three years. Kacia empowers ambitious women to build wealth, trust their intuition, and create success that fits their life and season. Connect with Kacia:INSTAGRAMYOUTUBEListen to the EmpowerHER PodcastSupport the Podcast & Get Your Questions Answered: If this episode supports you, it would mean the world to me if you are able to take two minutes to rate it on Spotify and give it a follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, so you get notified when weekly episodes drop! Have a question you'd like to get answered on the podcast or a topic you'd like me to speak on? Let me know here!Ways to Work with Nora:1:1...

It started with a simple idea from James Tyack: “What if we hosted a hackathon at ELC Annual?” The result was a unique experiment where 14 senior engineering leaders stepped away from strategy to build and ship functioning apps in one weekend, unlocking new insights on AI-native workflows, "vibe coding," and the future of engineering. In this episode, we deconstruct the entire hackathon operational playbook, sharing lessons on everything from “best failure awards” and async collaboration structures to structuring ideation periods for maximum business alignment. Beyond the logistics, we explore how getting hands-on helped these leaders overcome imposter syndrome and why "rolling up your sleeves" is now a prerequisite for leading effective engineering teams. Plus, James shares how he plans to evolve the hackathon format at ELC and beyond. If you've been curious about leveraging hackathons to drive innovation, expose your team to new tools, or evolve how your org builds, this episode provides the blueprint for successful implementation. ABOUT JAMES TYACKJames is an engineering manager with a passion for people, technology, and learning. He's built and led distributed, diverse teams of engineers across locations and timezones for 10 years. James believes strongly in the value of diversity and championing a sense of belonging for everyone, from day 1. He's well versed in growth strategy, chaos engineering, major incident response, and blameless practice, and culture grounded by trust and psychological safety. He leads the Growth Acquisition team at Coursera where he's proud to be part of an organization that's transforming lives through learning. Previously, James enjoyed building and leading the Growth and Integrations engineering teams at PagerDuty. This episode is brought to you by Span!Span is the AI-native developer intelligence platform bringing clarity to engineering organizations with a holistic, human-centered approach to developer productivity.If you want a complete picture of your engineering impact and health, drive high performance, and make smarter business decisions…Go to Span.app to learn more! SHOW NOTES:The results of ELC's first-ever hackathon: 14 leaders shipping fully functional apps (2:21)The “Scrappy” beginning: Extending the invitation and early community engagement (4:50)The most surprising insights: Problem solving for “life outside of work” and micromanaging AI agents (5:42)Navigating the shifting boundaries between product, engineering, and management roles (8:43)James' personal journey: Building 5 apps in 5 hours to stay relevant and relatable (10:05)Deconstructing the Hackathon structure: The “Take-Home Assignment” approach (16:16)The Hall of Fame: Creating artifacts to recognize contribution (18:00)Iterating on the format: Pivots made for the next hackathon iteration at Coursera (18:47)The importance of a 2-week ideation period for alignment (20:59)A recap of the playbook: Seeding ideas, easy tooling, and safe deployment (22:15)The future of hackathons: Cross-functional participation beyond engineering (26:46)Rapid Fire Questions (28:15) This episode wouldn't have been possible without the help of our incredible production team:Patrick Gallagher - Producer & Co-HostJerry Li - Co-HostNoah Olberding - Associate Producer, Audio & Video Editor https://www.linkedin.com/in/noah-olberding/Dan Overheim - Audio Engineer, Dan's also an avid 3D printer - https://www.bnd3d.com/Ellie Coggins Angus - Copywriter, Check out her other work at https://elliecoggins.com/about/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of the Grow A Small Business Podcast, host Troy Trewin interviews Ryan Rottman, Co-Founder of Athlete Agent, shares how he built a scalable sports tech platform by identifying market gaps and making smart pivots. He explains the power of data-driven decisions, focus, and customer feedback in driving sustainable growth. Ryan also discusses leadership lessons, managing teams, and adapting quickly in competitive industries. This conversation highlights how resilience and clarity turn ideas into profitable ventures. A practical story of building long-term success in business. Why would you wait any longer to start living the lifestyle you signed up for? Balance your health, wealth, relationships and business growth. And focus your time and energy and make the most of this year. Let's get into it by clicking here. Troy delves into our guest's startup journey, their perception of success, industry reconsideration, and the pivotal stress point during business expansion. They discuss the joys of small business growth, vital entrepreneurial habits, and strategies for team building, encompassing wins, blunders, and invaluable advice. And a snapshot of the final five Grow A Small Business Questions: What do you think is the hardest thing in growing a small business? According to Ryan Rottman, the hardest thing in growing a small business is knowing when to pivot. He emphasizes listening closely to customers, recognizing early signs that something isn't working, and having the courage to change direction before wasting too much time, money, and energy on the wrong path. What's your favorite business book that has helped you the most? Ryan Rottman's favorite business book that's helped him the most is "The Lean Startup" by Eric Ries — he often says its principles of rapid testing, validated learning, and iterative growth were game-changers in how he approached building and scaling Athlete Agent. Are there any great podcasts or online learning resources you'd recommend to help grow a small business? Ryan Rottman recommends learning from practical, founder-led resources, especially podcasts like How I Built This, Masters of Scale, and The Tim Ferriss Show for real stories on growth, resilience, and decision-making, along with hands-on platforms like Y Combinator Startup School and HubSpot Academy for actionable lessons that help small businesses scale smarter. What tool or resource would you recommend to grow a small business? Ryan Rottman often points to project management and customer engagement tools as must-haves for small business growth. One he recommends is Notion — it's great for organizing ideas, goals, workflows, and team collaboration all in one place. For customer growth and marketing, he also suggests HubSpot CRM, which helps track leads, manage contacts, and automate marketing without a huge budget. Both tools are practical, scalable, and especially helpful when you're building structure and consistency in your business. What advice would you give yourself on day one of starting out in business? According to Ryan Rottman, his advice to himself on day one would be to focus intently on what customers actually need, not on your own initial vision. He would stress communicating with concise clarity to earn quicker and more meaningful responses. He recommends building a firm but fair management style by setting clear expectations from the beginning. Additionally, he advises pivoting decisively when the data shows a need, rather than delaying out of pride. Finally, he emphasizes developing a resilient mindset to withstand rejection and persevere through challenges. Book a 20-minute Growth Chat with Troy Trewin to see if you qualify for our upcoming course. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your small business to new heights! Enjoyed the podcast? Please leave a review on iTunes or your preferred platform. Your feedback helps more small business owners discover our podcast and embark on their business growth journey.   Quotable quotes from our special Grow A Small Business podcast guest: A small win in a small business feels like a huge win — Ryan Rottman Humor and self-deprecation can be the most powerful forms of marketing — Ryan Rottman Success is not just selling the business, it's waking up every day loving what you do — Ryan Rottman  

Welcome back to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In this episode, host Ben Murray sits down with Rafael Broshi, co-founder and CEO of Notch, to explore the journey from early startup ideas through pivotal transformations in the world of SaaS and AI. Rafael Broshi shares his unique career path—from years in the Israeli army to product management, hedge funds, and now leading a cutting-edge AI company revolutionizing customer experience in the insurance industry. You'll hear firsthand how Notch evolved from an insurance-focused MGA into a powerful AI agent platform for customer support, what drove their bold pivot, and why focusing on outcome-based pricing and measurable ROI is making waves for their global clients. Rafael Broshi offers invaluable insights on making hard decisions, raising capital, and what it takes to stand out in an ultra-competitive AI-driven SaaS market. If you're a SaaS founder, operator, or just fascinated by the future of AI in business, this episode is packed with lessons, metrics, and real-world advice you can't afford to miss. Show Notes: 00:00 Startup Challenges and Strategic Decisions 03:55 AI Platform for Customer Support Automation 09:05 AI Deployment in Insurance Industry 11:42 "Pivoting, Frugality, and Profitability" 15:17 "AI, Pivots, and New Beginnings" 17:26 "Strategic Focus on Market Verticals" 21:04 Outcome-Based Pricing Strategy 26:47 "Future of AI Pricing" 27:55 Automated Conversations Drive Growth Links: SaaS Fundraising Stories: https://www.thesaasnews.com/news/notch-cx-raises-7-million-in-seed-round Rafael Broshi's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafael-broshi-435a77105/ Notch's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/notchapp/ Notch's Website: https://www.notch.cx/ To learn more about Ben check out the links below: Subscribe to Ben's daily metrics newsletter: https://saasmetricsschool.beehiiv.com/subscribe Subscribe to Ben's SaaS newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/df1db6bf8bca/the-saas-cfo-sign-up-landing-page SaaS Metrics courses here: https://www.thesaasacademy.com/ Join Ben's SaaS community here: https://www.thesaasacademy.com/offers/ivNjwYDx/checkout Follow Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benrmurray

What would you do if someone offered you $1 billion for your six-person startup? Jordanian-American founder Amjad Masad said no—and today, Replit is worth $3 billion. In this episode, we break down his gutsy decision and Marc Andreessen's game-changing advice. Plus: dealmaker Amanda Staveley reveals why Gulf sovereign funds won't be buying more Premier League clubs (and what they're doing instead), and Abu Dhabi Investment Authority places a $65M bet on Chinese AI startup MiniMax—despite it losing half a billion dollars a year. From billion-dollar rejections to shifting investment strategies, here's everything happening in Arab business and tech. Newsletter: aug.us/4jqModrWhatsApp: aug.us/40FdYLUInstagram: aug.us/4ihltzQTiktok: aug.us/4lnV0D8Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): aug.us/3BTU2MY

In his first year back in office, President Trump reshaped U.S. drug policy and the response to fentanyl deaths in sweeping, often chaotic fashion, rapidly dismantling efforts launched by the Biden administration aimed at expanding drug treatment. NPR's Brian Mann reports.Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Being smart won't save you when pressure shows up. Why intelligence fails without discipline, ownership, and the ability to read what isn't written? CodeBreaker Mindset author, former investment banker, journalist, and venture partner Chitra Nawbatt talks with Joe De Sena about making decisions under stress, voluntary versus forced pivots, and why comfort keeps capable people stuck. The focus is on simple rules, earned judgment, and building discipline that holds when conditions get hard.   Things You'll Learn: How to recognize unwritten rules before they cost you momentum How to make decisions under pressure instead of freezing or defaulting to comfort How to build discipline that allows you to pivot before life forces it Tools & Frameworks Covered: CodeBreaker Mindset: A discipline for reading unwritten rules before they break you Voluntary vs. Forced Pivots: A rule for moving early instead of waiting for failure to decide for you Pattern Recognition Under Pressure: A method for making cleaner decisions when stress and noise increase   If this episode moved you, don't just listen. Do something about it. Sign up. Show up. Do the work. Spartan.com. No more excuses.   Chitra Nawbatt is a multidisciplinary executive known for building businesses, guiding leaders through high-stakes decisions, and developing the CodeBreaker Mindset framework. Her career spans investing, media creation, and interviewing top leaders on growth, innovation, and resilience. She represents the themes of strategic pressure, personal reinvention, and disciplined mindset transformation.   Connect to Chitra Nawbatt: Website: https://www.chitranawbatt.com/about-chitra   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chitranawbatt/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChitraNawbattPage   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chitranawbatt/   Twitter/X: https://x.com/chitranawbatt     

If you've ever looked at someone else's success and thought “Why is this taking me so long?” — this episode is for you. In today's solo episode of Money Magnet Mama, I'm pulling back the curtain and sharing my real journey from self-doubt, burnout, and failed launches… to building a multi-six-figure, soul-led online business that supports my life (not consumes it). This wasn't an overnight success story. It was messy, emotional, nonlinear — and deeply human. In this episode, I share: What actually happened during my first failed launch (and why it almost made me quit) How underpricing, perfectionism, and money blocks slowed my early growth The pivot that changed everything — from bloated courses to aligned offers How I replaced hustle with sustainability and time freedom Why alignment (not strategy alone) was the real unlock The mindset shift that helped me keep going when things felt impossible If you're in the messy middle… doubting yourself… or wondering whether your dream is still “meant for you,” I recorded this episode for you. Ready for personalized support? If you want help clarifying your offers, simplifying your strategy, or mapping your next aligned move, you can book a free 20-minute Business Breakthrough Call with me here:

Mr. Beast Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Jimmy Donaldson, the YouTube titan known as MrBeast, has been making waves with bold pivots that could redefine his empire just days into the new year. In a fresh interview with creator Jon Youshaei posted Monday, Business Insider reports Donaldson revealing plans for a dedicated YouTube channel on financial literacy, teaching fans about investing, Roth IRAs, and smart money moves. Its a natural evolution from his cash-stuffed stunts, like the 10 million dollar giveaway on Beast Games first season, and ties into his teased MrBeast Financial services business, with CEO Jeffrey Housenbold confirming expansion into loans and insurance via investor decks.At The New York Times DealBook Summit earlier this month, Donaldson dished on shifting his main channel strategy as fans tire of spectacle, per Business Insider. Hes doubling down on emotional storytelling, longer 25 minute videos, animation, and micro dramas, while cutting costs after losing millions on extravagant productions. Housenbold hinted at a potential IPO, eyeing ways to let his 1.4 billion global viewers own stakes in Beast Industries, now valued at five billion dollars, as TechCrunch details amid lawsuits over Beast Games set conditions and MrBeast Burger woes.Business buzzed with Starbucks partnering for Beast Games season two, debuting January seventh on Prime Video, fueling contestants with 24/7 coffee in Beast City and a limited Cannon Ball Drink from January 14th, Marketing Dive confirms. On December 26th, Associated Press covered Donaldson advising parents of aspiring kid influencers to prioritize education over fame. His December 20th 30 Days in the Sky YouTube challenge featured a Starbucks drop for a contestant vying for a 50 thousand dollar gift card.No major headlines in the past 24 hours, but these moves signal long term bets on education, finance, and efficiency, potentially cementing his biographical leap from stunt king to mogul.Thanks for tuning into this MrBeast episode of Biography Flash. Subscribe to never miss an update on MrBeast and search Biography Flash for more great biographies.And that is it for today. Make sure you hit the subscribe button and never miss an update on Mr. Beast. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production."Get the best deals https://amzn.to/4mMClBvThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

What if you didn't need to burn down your photography business to feel better in it? In this solo episode of Photo Fuel, we'll explore the idea of micro-pivots—small, intentional changes that can bring more clarity, energy, and alignment to your work without rebranding, quitting, or announcing a brand-new niche. This conversation is for family photographers who still love what they do, but feel a quiet sense of restlessness. Maybe sessions feel heavier than they used to. Maybe your creativity has shifted before your business has caught up. Or maybe you just know something needs to change—but you don't know what yet. We talk about: What micro-pivots are (and what they're not) Signs you may be craving a small shift, not a big overhaul Creative, structural, and offer-based micro-pivots you can try How to experiment without risking your income or identity Why sustainable change often happens quietly If you've been wondering whether it's possible to evolve without starting over, this episode offers permission, perspective, and practical ways forward.   // LINKS MENTIONED //   Episode 61: From Families to Brand Photography with Nicole Hodgson Episode 59: Messy Action, The Artful Pivot, and Creating from the Inside Out with Brooke Schultz Episode 56: The Missing LInk to your Photography Marketing with Michelle Franzetti   The Micro-Pivots Journalling Workbook : https://leahoconnell.myflodesk.com/pivot   // CONNECT //  Leah's website: https://www.leahoconnell.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/leahoconnell.photo      

In This Episode:Ronen Luzon and host Seth Farbman go deep on what it really takes to survive and evolve in the public markets for over a decade. As CEO of NASDAQ listed MySizeID (MYSZ), Ronen shares the unfiltered reality of entrepreneurship under constant pressure: pivots that didn't work, products the market rejected, and the hard lessons learned from going public too early.From fashion tech and AI driven sizing to global acquisitions, capital raises, and investor psychology, this episode breaks down why founders must not fall in love with their ideas and why timing, resilience, and listening to the market matter more than hype.This episode is a masterclass in long-term survival, adaptation, and building in public without the startup fantasyListen to the ShowApple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seth-farbman-on-podcast-from-startup-to-stock-exchange/id1356667808Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/54i7xkWaAALAFrUvk4WZcNConnect with SethLinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethfarbman/Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sethfarbmanstockTikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@sethfarbmanTwitter (X) – https://x.com/sethfarbman1Seth's CompaniesVstock Transfer – https://www.vstocktransfer.com/Share Media – https://www.sharemedia.co/Guest featured in this video:Ronen Luzon, CEO, MySizeID (NASDAQ: MYSZ)LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronenluzon/About the ShowFrom Startup to Stock Exchange, hosted by entrepreneur and investor Seth Farbman, spotlights the journey of founders and CEOs as they scale their companies from early ideas to public markets. Each episode features candid conversations with leaders across industries, offering insights on growth, fundraising, branding, and the mindset it takes to build a company that lasts.Timestamps00:00 Intro01:41 Ronen's background and founding MySizeID07:50 The sizing problem, returns, and real market pain11:53 Surviving 10 years in the public markets13:30 When the market tells you no18:45 Pivots, failed ideas, and hard lessons27:15 The right and wrong time to go public29:25 Entrepreneurship, pressure, and mental resilience32:59 Why MySizeID is ramping up nowConnect with Seth LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethfarbman/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sethfarbmanstock TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@sethfarbman Twitter (X) – https://x.com/sethfarbman1

THE GILDED AGE, GROVER CLEVELAND, AND THE ASSERTION OF SOVEREIGNTY Colleagues Gaiusand Germanicus, Friends of History Debating Society, Londinium, 91 AD. The second segment pivots to a historical comparison involving Grover Cleveland, the only American president prior to Trump to serve non-consecutive terms, using his presidency to illustrate parallels between the "Gilded Age" and the 2020s. The primary focus is the Venezuelan Crisis of 1895, where Cleveland asserted that the United States was "practically sovereign on this continent" and its "fiat is law," forcing the British Empire to submit to American arbitration rather than fight. Germanicus draws a direct line to the present, noting that just as the 19th-century crisis was driven by gold mines near the Orinoco River, modern conflicts are driven by oil, while the US now contends with encroachments from China and Russia. The speakers suggest that the partisan press of the Gilded Age was even more vicious than today's media, and that the railroad bubbles of that era mirror current AI and tech bubbles. NUMBER 2 1885

You follow Lindsay Manfredi's wild, non-linear path from merch table to main stage, and she shows you exactly how saying yes, showing up, and outworking your fear can change your entire trajectory. You hear how she moved to Florida at twenty chasing a rock-star dream, became an instant Cold superfan, and eventually landed the bass gig through a Twitter message that felt too unreal to be real. She talks candidly about law-of-attraction moments, why every Cold song has to matter, and where the line sits between authentic human creativity and formulaic or AI-generated music. Through it all, she reminds you that most fears never materialize and it takes the same effort to believe in yourself as it does to doubt yourself. Always Be Performing. From there, you shift into the discipline behind her artistry: preparing for tours months in advance, running the set nearly every day, and over-preparing so the stage actually feels fun. She shares how making the road feel like home keeps her grounded, and how her book “The Girl Who Cried Love” came from losing her sense of self and rebuilding true self-worth, not just confidence. You explore dropping habits that don't serve you, reconnecting with what you really value, and even why revisiting Mad Men taught her to only compete with herself. Finally, you wrap with a deep dive into in-ear monitor strategy, why a great mix beats great gear, and the small decisions that make performing sustainable for the long haul. 00:00:00 Gig Gab 513 – Monday, December 22nd, 2025 December 22nd: National Cookie Exchange Day Guest co-host: Linsday Manfredi NAMM coming up! GG Coverage Sponsor: Ultimate Ears Pro! 00:01:30 Twenty years old, moved to Florida to become a rock star Sprung Monkey needed a “merch girl”, Lindsay grabbed the gig Saw Cold, loved the music, loved Scooter's voice. Instant fan! Unfuckwithable: A Guide to Inspired Badassery 00:04:45 Bringing the Law of attraction into the rock world Lindsay's Cold tattoo made it into the album insert 00:06:00 Getting the Cold gig… on Twitter in 2014 Picture Yes was playing at The Vogue in Indianapolis on tour with Saving Abel Check your Facebook messages: “Will you be in our band?” 00:07:32 Always say “yes!” — Build the plane while you're flying it. Bought a 5-String 00:09:09 Play music because you love to play music No fluff songs in Cold Every song matters 00:11:25 Fuck AI to create music Is Formulaic Music from humans just as bad as AI-Created Music When do we hit the point where it's OK to use AI to create music 00:20:13 If you're an artist, you're going to create art. 85% of what we're afraid of won't happen. It takes just as much effort to have faith in something as it does to fear something 00:23:46 Transitioning from fan to band member Scooter says: “bring your personality to it!” Capture the original intent and emotion Lindsay rewrote the run in “So Long June” and… it was welcomed! 00:27:30 Preparing enough to have fun on stage Months of practice before a tour In order to have fun on stage… I need to be an over-preparer! Fender P-Bass at home to learn and prepare for tour Heavier strings on the practice bass Run the set every day (almost) 00:33:42 Start rehearsal in December for tour in April It's more fun to be prepared 00:36:10 Making the road feel like home Making your bunk your own Cold is a family Touring is my favorite thing to do 00:39:52 The Girl Who Cried Love, a Pivot to Self Worth Lindsay: I lost myself into what became a failed relationship Trying to prove my worth to someone who didn't see my worth So many of us aren't taught what our true worth is Asking herself: “Lindsay, what do you really want in your life? What is your purpose? What are your values?” The difference between confidence and self-worth. 00:45:33 It's hard to drop the shit that's not serving you 00:46:37 How can I make the world a little bit better? Being in the audience first makes everything so much clearer 00:47:51 Identifying a bad habit before you can drop it “My goal in life is to wake up laughing every day” 00:49:01 Revisiting Mad Men, of all things Better to compete with yourself 00:51:19 In Ear Monitors Having a great mix Mix is more important than gear Dissecting in-ears Universal Fits Dave recommends: Ultimate Ears Universal Fit Soundbrenner Wave Huberman Lab episode on hearing health 01:01:52 Gig Gab 513 Outtro Follow Lindsay Manfredi On IG @Lindsay Manfredi ColdArmy.com Contact Gig Gab! @GigGabPodcast on Instagram feedback@giggabpodcast.com Sign Up for the Gig Gab Mailing List The post Lindsay Manfredi's Road to Cold: Music, Micro-Pivots, and Radical Self-Worth — Gig Gab 513 appeared first on Gig Gab.

The conservative movement is officially at war. This weekend at TPUSA's "AmericaFest" in Phoenix—the first since the tragic loss of Charlie Kirk—the tensions finally boiled over. Ben Shapiro took the stage to blast Tucker Carlson for "moral imbecility," while Tucker fired back at the "hall monitors" trying to deplatform him. Tom Pappert (The Tennessee Star) joins me to break down the most explosive weekend in the history of the movement and what it means for the 2026 midterms. Then, we look at the other "war" happening this week: The war on reality. A new report exposes that the Census Bureau is refusing to count $1.4 trillion in welfare payments as income. If they did, the poverty rate would drop from 10% to 1%. We are bankrupting the nation to solve a problem that—statistically—doesn't exist. Plus, the "Lightning" has struck out. Ford officially killed the F-150 Lightning this week, taking a $19.5 billion write-down. Jon Miltimore is here to explain why the free market just delivered the ultimate rebuke to the Green New Deal. And finally... whatever happened to the office Christmas party? We look at why HR departments killed the "bacchanal" and why Gen Z is the only generation trying to bring it back. Today's Show: Monologue: The "Sanitized" Society. From Christmas parties to poverty stats, we are being fed a fake version of reality. The $1.4 Trillion Lie: Breaking down the Phil Gramm & John Early report. Why a single mom earning $11k actually has more disposable income ($64k) than a starting teacher. Ford Surrenders: The F-150 Lightning is dead. Jon Miltimore on the dealer revolt, the aluminum fire, and the end of the EV mandate. Civil War in Phoenix: Tom Pappert takes us inside the room for the Shapiro vs. Carlson showdown. Who does the base side with? Read the Research: The Biggest Fraud in Welfare (WSJ) - Phil Gramm & John Early The Taming of the Office Holiday Party (WSJ) - Brenda Cronin Ford Halts Lightning Production, Pivots to Hybrids (Jon Miltimore) #AmFest2025 #TuckerCarlson #BenShapiro #FordLightning #Economy #Welfare #CivilWar

We are closing out the year with a powerful reflection on momentum, identity, and what it really takes to move forward as a creator or entrepreneur. This session is about shedding old skins. Old identities. Old ways of working that no longer fit who you are becoming. This past year pushed almost everyone through some level of transformation. Plans broke. Pivots happened. Certainty dissolved. And while that process is rarely comfortable, it is often the necessary initiation before real momentum arrives. As we move into the Year of the Fire Horse, this is not a season for resting. It is a season for taking advantage of the foundation you have already built. In this talk, I walk you through: Why shedding old identities is required before growth can accelerate How to recognize what still needs to be released before the new year begins A powerful visualization and journaling process to clarify what “flying forward” actually looks like in your business How to anchor your imagination in a future that works instead of fear-based projections Practical questions to help you turn momentum into real structure, systems, and income If you are a creator, coach, teacher, or entrepreneur who wants to build a business that supports your life instead of consuming it, this session will land. This is the kind of work we do inside Majik Mind: Village of Creators. It is a space for creators who want clarity, momentum, aligned income, and a community that actually understands the path they are on. Learn more and join us here: https://majikmedia.com/majikmind Keywords for search: creative entrepreneur mindset, business momentum, end of year reflection, identity shift, creator economy, conscious business, creative business coaching, entrepreneurial growth, vision planning, imagination and business, Majik Mind, Village of Creators

What happens when a 56-year-old corporate executive says, “Why not me?” and launches a startup that scales, thrives, and exits in 4 years?Geetha Sreedhar did exactly that.In this unforgettable Do the Thing episode, Stacey Lauren talks with Geetha about the bold moves behind her startup journey, her principles for building powerful teams, what female founders really need to scale and sell, and why her post-exit life is far from retirement.They also dig into global travel, cross-cultural storytelling, and Geetha's new mission: funding the next wave of women-led innovation through How Women Invest.Whether you're in mid-career reinvention or dreaming of what comes after your big exit, Geetha brings the clarity, strategy, and lived wisdom that will light your fire.00:02 – Meet Geetha: From MBA to window office to startup CEO06:45 – Navigating corporate politics, promotions, and advocacy13:20 – Building a tech startup from scratch (and selling it in 4 years)22:10 – How to prep your business for a clean, profitable exit30:35 – Post-exit life: travel, legacy, and empowering women investors YouTube: https://youtu.be/e81XzgFMweU Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-not-me-geetha-sreedhar-on-startup-exits-bold-pivots/id1618590178?i=1000741731437 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/29sRWKSHU44lEPUrqspDNl

As we close out 2025, this episode of Pivot The Path is all about reflection, clarity, and momentum.In Episode 105, we recap the five biggest golf improvement lessons from the past year — what actually helped golfers play better, move better, and think smarter on the course. From understanding movement and managing the golf IQ side of the game to building trust and consistency, these are the takeaways that truly moved the needle in 2025.These are the lessons that helped golfers take ownership of their improvement — to truly Own Your SSWING — and carry that momentum into 2026.We also dive into what pivoting meant this year — how shifts in approach, coaching, and mindset shaped both our own games and the evolution of SSWING — and what those pivots tell us about where golf improvement is headed in 2026.To wrap things up, we share a look at what's next for Pivot The Path and SSWING in the year ahead, express gratitude for an incredible community of listeners and guests, and finish with simple, practical holiday stretches you can use to stay loose, mobile, and ready — even during travel, downtime, and cold weather — so you can head into the holidays moving well and feeling ready.Thank you for being here. Let's keep learning together and enjoying this incredible game we love.Shop SSWING Swag

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WWJ's Auto Reporter, Jeff Gilbert, says market conditions and changes to vehicle efficiency standards caused Ford Motor Company to reverse course and change plans for their electric vehicle fleet. He joins Megan Lynch.

Josh Ho is the Founder and CEO of Referral Rock, a bootstrapped referral marketing platform serving SMBs that rely on multi-step, relationship-driven sales. Starting in 2015 as a solo developer consulting on the side, Josh built the first version himself, validated demand quickly, and landed early customers by doing demos and hands-on support.  Referral Rock has grown to roughly 500 customers, 20 team members, and about $3M in annual revenue. The company scaled through strong inbound SEO, founder-led sales, and a high-touch onboarding model for B2B businesses that value referrals. Over the years, the product expanded too broadly, creating UX and complexity challenges that later required a deliberate refocusing on core use cases.  Today, Referral Rock is profitable, founder-owned, and steady at its current revenue plateau as Josh rethinks pricing, packaging, product simplicity, and ICP focus. He shares practical lessons on avoiding over-complexity, hiring from what you've already figured out, returning to first principles, and treating plateaus as puzzles to solve rather than signs of failure. Key Takeaways Charge Early, Not Late – His first startup delayed monetization; Referral Rock asked for payment within days of launching an MVP. Pricing For Segments– Good-better-best failed for SMBs with wildly different referral economics; switching to two specific lanes solved misalignment. Do the Job First – Hiring worked only after Josh personally figured out support, sales, or marketing enough to define the role clearly. Plateaus Aren't Failure – Post-COVID shifts and SEO changes slowed growth, but Josh treats plateaus as system puzzles, not existential threats. Profit Equals Freedom – With no investors and steady profitability, he optimizes for enjoyable work, long-term optionality, and building at his own pace. Quote from Josh Ho, Founder and CEO of Referral Rock "For me, a plateau or a pivot is a puzzle to be solved. Any time you try to build something, you hope to just keep hitting accelerators and different serendipitously find those things. But I've learned through my life, the most part, there are things that work only for a certain duration, right.  "For me, it comes back to how I think about the business and. my innate goals for the business which, are different from most founders. When I'm talking to another founder is, they'll ask me what my exit strategy is. And my answer is usually, Well, I don't really have one. That's not how I think about the business. It's a very clear. "I enjoy my work and that's my North Star. Am I having fun? Do I enjoy this work? And I also continuously reinvent myself and my role to fit those changes.. There might be a job I had to do that I don't enjoy, but then I'll do that until it's no longer like the limiting step and then hire someone to backfill for myself." Links Josh Ho on LinkedIn Referra lRock on LinkedIn Referral Rock website Podcast Sponsor – Designli This podcast is sponsored by Designli, a digital product studio that helps entrepreneurs and startups turn their software ideas into reality. From strategy and design to full-scale development, Designli guides you through every step of building custom web and mobile apps. Learn more at designli.co/practical. The Practical Founders Podcast Tune into the Practical Founders Podcast for weekly in-depth interviews with founders who have built valuable software companies without big funding. Subscribe to the Practical Founders Podcast using your favorite podcast app or view on our YouTube channel. Get the weekly Practical Founders newsletter and podcast updates at practicalfounders.com. Practical Founders CEO Peer Groups Be part of a committed and confidential group of practical founders creating valuable software companies without big VC funding.  A Practical Founders Peer Group is a committed and confidential group of founders/CEOs who want to help you succeed on your terms. Each Practical Founders Peer Group is personally curated and moderated by Greg Head.

On the podcast, I talk with Greg about knowing when to pivot, why most consumer apps shouldn't raise VC, and why making free trials optional outperformed making them the default.Top Takeaways:

PREVIEW — Gregory Copley — Australian Prime Minister Pivots Toward Washington Despite Chinese Ties. Copleyanalyzes Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's rapid diplomatic pivot from Beijing toward Washington to establish direct engagement with President Trump following his election victory. Copley documents that Albanese was previously celebrated and cultivated by the Chinese Communist Party as a favorable political interlocutor. Copleysuggests that Albanese strategically recognizes the United States represents the "winning side" in great power competition, despite persistent Chinese institutional influence deeply embedded within Australian political consciousness, business networks, and strategic thinking, requiring deliberate recalibration of bilateral relationships and geopolitical alignment. 1914 AUSTRALIA TO THE FRONT

What if the key to explosive business growth isn't doing more, but doing less, only much better? In this episode of Predictable B2B Success, Vinay Koshy speaks with David Snider, founder and CEO of Harness Wealth, to unpack the transformative power of specialization. From scaling Compass from pre-launch to a $1.8 billion valuation, to building a platform shaped by a personal encounter with bad tax advice, David Snider reveals the counterintuitive strategies and data-driven decision-making that fueled his journey. You'll hear how narrowing focus not only ignited rapid revenue growth but also strengthened trust, team building, and technology adoption in a notoriously traditional industry. Ready to learn how refusing to serve everyone can actually help you serve and win over the right ones? Tune in for tactical insights on storytelling, technology integration, and cultivating a culture that delivers standout results. If you've ever wondered how to break through plateaus, build scalable trust, or harness the hidden drivers of client referrals, this conversation is your blueprint for going further by zeroing in. Some topics we explore in this episode include: The origin story of Harness Wealth fueled by bad tax advice.How specialization accelerates business growth and revenue.The power of storytelling and data synthesis in fundraising.Tech adoption challenges for professional service firms.Pivoting from a marketplace to a SaaS revenue model.Using content marketing and education to build client trust.Company culture and values driving high client satisfaction.Onboarding that matches advisors and clients by specialization.Strategies to avoid commoditization of specialized services.Future growth areas and emerging advisor specializations.And much, much more...

Full Shownotes Here: What if pivoting ISN'T failure but actually your most powerful business strategy?If you're an ADHD entrepreneur who sets January goals only to completely pivot by March, this episode is for you. Host Alyece Smith breaks down why traditional goal setting is designed for failure when you have an ADHD brain, and shares her 5-step strategy for building a pivot-friendly 2026.In this episode, you'll discover:✅ Why flexibility should BE your entire strategy (not something to feel guilty about)✅ The difference between direction setting vs. destination setting and why it matters✅ How to plan FOR your hyperfocus instead of fighting against it✅ Why quarterly checkpoints beat annual goals for ADHD brains✅ The 3 non-negotiables you must identify NOW for business survival✅ Alyece's personal story of hitting six figures by following the pivot instead of the planUNMASKED: The ADHD CEO Community⁠A safe space for support, clarity, community, and tools that make sense for ADHD brains. • ⁠The ADHDpreneur Academy⁠ • ⁠Unmasked Community⁠ • ⁠Focused & Free Membership⁠Instagram: @socially.ausome TikTok: @sociallyausome Website: ⁠sociallyausome.com⁠

In this candid leadership meeting, Virtual Rockstar team navigates real-time crises, dealing with the aftermath of a major earthquake and super typhoon that caused power outages for team members, while simultaneously celebrating monumental company growth.Listen in as they discuss the immediate need to pivot roles for a major upcoming virtual event, the inspiring perseverance of team members like Andre, and the incredible success of their recent event marketing, which has led to a record-breaking number of discovery calls.The second half of the episode offers a powerful deep dive into the company's 90-Day Leadership Challenge, emphasizing the foundational role of trust in building a high-performing, committed team.Key Discussion Points & Wins:Pivoting Through Disaster: The immediate operational challenges caused by a recent magnitude 7 earthquake and power outages, and how the team quickly delegates key roles for the upcoming Virtual Rockstar Quarterly Town Hall.Record-Breaking Growth: The team celebrates being on track to hit their "Super Bonus" goal, with a massive influx of discovery calls, 18 in just four days! following successful industry events.The Power of Events: Will shares humbling stories from recent industry events (Mindshare and Therapy) where clients praised their VAs, validating their specialization in the PT/SLP space.New Recruiting Strategy: Introducing a new "School Group" intended to become a massive thought-leader community, acting as an internal candidate pool to cherry-pick the best VAs for future hires.Deep Dive: The Leadership Challenge: A discussion on the core themes of their leadership training:Trust as the Foundation: Why Trust is the most important element of leadership, enabling healthy conflict and commitment.Leading from Love and Authenticity: The realization that powerful leadership comes from being authentic and operating from a place of genuine care (like Hope's and Denise's shares)."Good" When Things Go Wrong: A reminder of the military concept that bad things are "Good" because they present an opportunity to learn and grow.Policy Change for Wales: The decision to change the hiring policy for their largest clients ("Wales") to accommodate temporary full-time contracts (2-6 months) to ensure they never lose a valuable relationship, confident they can repurpose skilled VAs quickly.The Greater Purpose: Will explains that the true "why" of the leadership training is not just business success, but to empower each team member to be a more effective mother, sister, and leader in their own families.This is a masterclass in demonstrating vulnerability, accountability, and the strength of a team built on trust, even when facing external crises.Send us a textVirtual Rockstars specialize in helping support or replace all non-clinical roles.Learn how a Virtual Rockstar can help scale your physical therapy practice.Subscribe here to our completely free Stress-Free PT Newsletter for your weekly dose of joy.

In this episode of the Business of Aesthetics Podcast, host Don Adeesha is joined by Rebecca Landriault, CEO of Apex Aesthetic Consulting, to tackle the reality of operating in a hyper-competitive, high-density market. As the industry shifts away from a "growth at all costs" mindset, Rebecca argues that 2026 will be defined by operational discipline and capital efficiency. She challenges owners to pivot from an "acquisition obsession" to a mastery of retention, warning that in a saturated landscape, differentiation comes not from the newest device, but from comprehensive, lifetime treatment planning. A major focus is identifying the "silent capacity killers" that cause revenue plateaus. Rebecca reveals that the bottleneck is rarely marketing, but often lies in underutilized providers and an untrained front desk unable to credential services. She provides a strict financial framework for staffing, advising that no new revenue-generating hires should be made until existing providers are generating 5x their payroll and are booked 80% of the time. Furthermore, she dissects the "napkin math" of capital equipment sales, urging owners to calculate true ROI based on existing patient volume rather than hypothetical growth before signing any lease. From a strategic perspective, Rebecca redefines the concept of scaling, asserting that "growth is not expansion, it is a duplication of excellence". She cautions against the financial collapse often caused by premature scaling, advising that a practice must achieve a 25% net profit margin and hold six months of cash reserves before considering a second location. Finally, she offers a compelling analogy for membership models, positioning the provider as the "dentist" and the membership as the "toothbrush," to ensure patients protect their investment in high-ticket regenerative procedures through consistent maintenance.

Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:On the final day of election filing, presumed Senate candidate Colin Allred has announced a pivot to a run for House District 33, in which he will be a primary challenger for Congresswoman Julie Johnson: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/12/08/colin-allred-drops-out-senate-democratic-primary-congress-33rd-district-dallas/...CD 33 is currently represented by Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, who is widely expected to announce a run for Senate today at 4:30: https://www.notus.org/campaigns/jasmine-crockett-senate-run-deadline...Austin State Senator Sarah Eckhardt, presumed running in CD 9, has announced a pivot to a run for Texas State Comptroller: https://www.kvue.com/article/news/politics/embargoed-until-7-am-state-sen-sarah-eckhardt-announces-run-for-texas-comptroller/269-ae482203-ee34-4918-b951-6b8ae9176601Donald Trump is perturbed that Laredo Congressman Henry Cuellar, whom Trump pardoned of international corruption charges last week, failed to switch to the Republican Party for his re-election: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/07/us/politics/trump-henry-cuellar-democrat-run-criticism.htmlAn analysis of the recent SCOTUS call on the Texas congressional map reveals a complicated scenario of pretzel logic in which the high court "twisted itself around about the presumption it was applying because of its own presumptuousness”: https://verdict.justia.com/2025/12/08/a-presumptuous-supreme-court-gives-texas-legislators-an-unearned-presumption-of-good-faithWe're excited to see YOU at one (or both!) of our 2025 Holiday Parties this December in Austin and Dallas - for the first time, featuring live podcast tapings! Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available now: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://act.progresstexas.org/a/progress-texas-holiday-parties-2025⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our web store, including our newly-expanded Humans Against Greg Abbott collection: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://store.progresstexas.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thanks for listening! Our monthly donors form the backbone of our funding, and if you're a regular, we'd like to invite you to join the team! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://progresstexas.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signupJacob and Jocelyn from the Pilothouse Meta team break down what actually moved the needle for Meta advertisers this Black Friday/Cyber Monday. The biggest unlock? Being scrappy. The brands that crushed it weren't over-optimized, they were just fast. Fast to tweak offers. Fast to drop weird creative. Fast to kill what wasn't working.For DTC marketers managing Meta ads during promo periods.Why classic percentage-off offers still worked bestWhat BOGO and free shipping offers actually drove performanceHow scrappy creative (think stick figures and UGC) outperformed polished adsWhy lighter audience exclusions won this yearWhich account structures flopped and what replaced themWho this is for: Growth leads, ad buyers, DTC founders gearing up for Q1What to steal:Shift back to shorter promo windows and preserve spend for tentpole daysRun weird, low-fi creative without abandoning your personasUse lighter exclusions to let Meta optimize delivery more freelyTimestamps00:00 Black Friday performance trends and buying intent02:00 Why brands with flexible offers won04:00 Creative pivots and scrappy content outperforming polished ads06:00 Best offers of the season and what actually moved customers08:00 Millennial-targeted creative and why variety mattered10:00 Meta delivery updates and lighter exclusion strategies12:00 Dayparting, lifetime budgets and what stopped working14:00 Post-click learnings and which landing pages converted16:00 Emerging channels like AppLovin and Pinterest18:00 How top brands are approaching post-BFCM and holiday scalingHashtags#DTC #MetaAds #BFCM2025 #EcommerceMarketing #CreativeStrategy #PerformanceMarketing #PaidSocial #AppLovin #PinterestAds #BlackFridayInsights #CyberMondayMarketing #DigitalAdvertising Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signupAdvertise on DTC - https://dtcnews.link/advertiseWork with Pilothouse - https://www.pilothouse.co/?utm_source=AKNF565Follow us on Instagram & Twitter - @dtcnewsletterWatch this interview on YouTube - https://dtcnews.link/video

Buying a machine shop is never simple — and for Matt Fortner, it was a leap into the unknown. Coming from backgrounds in plumbing, industrial fittings, product development, and even scrap metal buying, Matt felt a pull to get back to "building something real." That pull led him to Progress Machining in Muskegon, Michigan — a shop he became the fifth person to attempt purchasing. Once inside, Matt quickly realized how much transformation the business needed. The shop was filled with aging machines, tribal knowledge, and 60 tons of accumulated scrap and unused tooling. Setups stretched to 12 hours, processes were inconsistent, and workflow relied heavily on memory. But instead of being overwhelmed, Matt leaned on his lean training, curiosity, and sheer persistence. He started running SMED events, reorganizing tools, improving fixtures, standardizing processes, and slowly bringing the shop into a more modern, efficient operation. In this episode, Matt shares the candid story of acquiring and rebuilding a legacy shop — from financing challenges and navigating the previous owner's quirks, to learning machining concepts from scratch, to discovering the stark difference between profit and cashflow. His journey is honest, relatable, and full of practical lessons for anyone considering buying a shop or transforming the one they lead today. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... (1:04) Paul opens the episode and introduces guest Matt Fortner (2:58) Matt shares how MakingChips impacted him (5:17) Matt's background and career trajectory  (9:59) Why Matt chose to buy a machine shop (13:18) Grow your top and bottom line with CLA (14:00) How Matt found Progress Machining and his first walkthrough (15:43) Financing the purchase — ROBS program, SBA loan, personal collateral (18:00) The previous owner's negotiation stories and getting the deal closed (22:10) Shop size at purchase and the early financial picture (22:58) Hidden operational problems, decades of disorganization, aging machines, and tribal knowledge (24:56) Lean principles, 5S, and uncovering the shop's physical layout (27:27) Why we love Verdant Commercial Capital for financing  (28:20) Lack of process, preventative maintenance, and organizational structure (29:56) Job costing, categorizing expenses, professionalizing accounting (31:20) Starting to eliminate outdated machines and processes (33:01) Deep dive into SMED — mapping a 12-hour setup step-by-step (36:39) Quadrant model of technical knowledge and removing tribal barriers (40:36) Workholding Wisdom: Is setup reduction a buzzword?  (51:14) How Matt learned machining concepts as a non-machinist (52:54) Setup reduction principles and universal best practices (55:30) Buying new equipment to replace maintenance-heavy machines (59:56) Cashflow vs profitability lessons during equipment purchases (1:02:35) Big wins — consolidating operations into fewer setups with automation (1:03:16) Paul reinforces the importance of understanding cashflow in shop ownership  (1:04:36) Check out Hire MFG Leaders for your next hire  (1:05:04) How Matt tackles workforce development and hiring (1:05:50) How an MEP program helped Matt tackle a difficult problem (1:08:46) Matt's biggest piece of advice for shop owners (1:11:43) Defining company values and whether they evolve over time Resources & People Mentioned Grow your top and bottom line with CLA Why we love Verdant Commercial Capital for financing  Workholding Wisdom brought to you by SMW Autoblok Check out Hire MFG Leaders for your next hire  Connect with Matt Fortner Connect on LinkedIn Progress Machining  Connect With Machine Shop Mastery The website LinkedIn YouTube Instagram Subscribe to Machine Shop Mastery on Apple, Spotify

Strategy doesn't fail because it's wrong on paper; it fails when culture and execution don't carry it across the line. We sat down with board leader and former CFO Heidrun Wechter-Essig to map the triangle that actually delivers results—strategy for clarity, culture for belief, and execution for momentum—and to explore how that lens changes the way we approach transformation, AI, and M&A.Heidrun shares hard-won lessons from 50+ deals, calling out hubris as the top red flag and highlighting the underrated signal few teams discuss: a refusal to choose. If leaders can't say what won't get done post-close, integration drifts and politics bloom. We talk through practical guardrails—clear decision rights, measurable milestones, and incentives tied to a crisp integration thesis—that keep value creation on track. The conversation also reframes “transformation” from a vague mandate to a capability you build: early wins, peer-to-peer storytelling, and transparency that outlasts the flavor-of-the-month cycle.On AI, we cut through buzzwords and get specific. Boards need literacy in machine learning and large language models, the ability to ask for explainability, and a scorecard for bias and model risk. Strategic edge comes from targeted use cases that improve decisions, speed innovation, and sharpen focus—not generic tools your competitors can copy. We explore smart versus dumb governance: focus on the few risks that matter with strong controls, give freedom within a framework elsewhere, and replace the illusion of control with clear containment principles for volatile markets.Finally, we rethink power at the top. Real power is influence—the quiet force that aligns stakeholders and enables excellence—balanced with moments of visible clarity when uncertainty spikes. Heidrun's stories show how leaders manage contradictions like stability versus reinvention and control versus entrepreneurial freedom, and how legacy is measured in people who can now run the triangle without you. If you're building a board, leading a deal, or trying to make AI useful rather than noisy, this is your playbook for practical, people-centered change.Enjoyed the conversation? Subscribe, share with a colleague who's navigating change, and leave a quick review to help others find the show.Send us a textCheck out "Protection for the Inventive Mind" – available now on Amazon in print and Kindle formats. The views and opinions expressed (by the host and guest(s)) in this podcast are strictly their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the entities with which they may be affiliated. This podcast should in no way be construed as promoting or criticizing any particular government policy, institutional position, private interest or commercial entity. Any content provided is for informational and educational purposes only.

Most people treat their career pivot like a crisis. Adam approached his like compounding interest — small, consistent moves that eventually broke the equation. We talk about the finance industry's myths (no, you are not beating the market), why sharing your story works even when you think you're “not that person,” how giving away thousands of books became a growth engine, and why content creation is the new credibility layer for every entrepreneur.We explore the second-life moment: when you've spent years mastering one system only to realize the next version of you is waiting in a completely different world. Adam's journey from “professional low-stakes grifter” (his words for financial advisors) to founder of a fast-growing media company is a case study in paying attention to what starts pulling you forward.This isn't a story about leaving finance. It's a story about finally doing work that compounds in every direction.TL;DR* No one beats the market: Most managed-money careers hide behind complexity; transparency wins.* Your story is an asset: A book isn't a $5 product — it's a credibility accelerant.* Content scales trust: Podcasting, writing, and storytelling create leverage regulated industries never allow.* Pivots aren't leaps: They're a series of realizations you can't unknow.* Second-life careers reward clarity: When you know what you can do exceptionally well, the right path becomes obvious.Key Themes1. The Finance IllusionAdam spent 14 years across every side of the money-management business — IRA departments, CFP work, retirement plans, running his own RIA. The deeper he went, the clearer the hard truth became:Complexity sells. Simplicity performs.Most investors would do better with a simple S&P split and quarterly rebalancing than paying a point-plus in fees. The industry doesn't like that sentence.2. The Accidental AuthorAdam wrote his first book because his mentor forced him to.He didn't believe in $5 products.He didn't believe in writing books.He definitely didn't believe he had a story worth telling.But giving away thousands of books changed everything:* Attracted assets* Opened doors* Taught him the power of simple ideas (compound interest, APR, basic personal finance)* Showed him that people are starving for clarity, not complexityStories scale. Silence doesn't.3. When Others Ask You to LeadPeers started asking Adam to help them publish books — CEOs, business owners, professionals.He thought it was absurd.But the model worked: anthology-style, collaborative, marketing budget pooled, broad distribution.What started as a side experiment became a series that has now published 400+ authors.4. The Media PivotWith books working and the podcast exploding, Adam faced a choice:Try to run two careers poorly, or choose one and let it compound.He chose media. Nine years later, that call looks obvious.5. The Bigger RealizationMoney is an accounting entry for resource ownership.But we're consuming resources at an unsustainable pace to create more accounting entries.Every financial system eventually resets.What matters isn't the illusion of compounding — it's the relationships, reputation, and value you build that survive resets.Memorable Lines* “If you can market yourself in finance, you can grow 10x faster in a non-regulated industry.”* “I thought broke people wrote books — turns out authors build trust faster than anyone.”* “You don't need to beat the market; you need to beat obscurity.”* “I'm not Elon. I can do one thing really well — that's it. And that's enough.”* “Content is the new credibility. Silence is the new obscurity.”GuestAdam Torres — Media Founder, Author, PodcasterCo-founder of Mission Matters, publisher of hundreds of books and host of nationally distributed business podcasts. Former CFP and RIA owner turned media-builder helping entrepreneurs amplify their stories.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamtorres8/Website: https://missionmatters.com/Why This MattersBecause your second life might not look like an escape — it might look like leverage.Adam's story shows that the skills you build in one industry become unstoppable when combined with storytelling, ownership, and the courage to pivot.If you want a career that compounds — not just capital but impact, relationships, opportunities — you have to build something the system can't reset: your voice, your story, your platform.Call to ActionIf this conversation lit something up for you, don't just let it fade. Come join me inside the Second Life Leader community on Skool. That's where I share the frameworks, field reports, and real stories of reinvention that don't make it into the podcast. You'll connect with other professionals who are actively rebuilding and leading with clarity. The link is in the show notes—step inside and start building your Second Life today.https://secondlifeleader.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dougutberg.com

I've seen enough Black Friday chaos to last a lifetime.Long lines, overnight tenting *gasp*, and grown adults wrestling over TVs. Listen, frenzy might sell gadgets, but it doesn't build trust.Podcasting is the same. You don't need hype to grow; you need strategy that sticks.In this episode of Simplify Podcasting, I'm sharing five things every podcaster should consider — whether you're launching, relaunching, or just want to make your show work smarter.You'll learn how to:Leverage your energy and know-how to keep your audience hookedRevisit your trailer for stronger first impressionsBuild a launch team that drives momentumCreate calls to action that serve and sellLead with trust through every transitionListen for strategies to serve first and sell second...so you can monetize every episode.No Black Friday Frenzy Required.If you're ready to monetize every episode without burning out, come join us and GO PRO!Don't be a

Send us a textIn this episode, I sit down with Serena — a woman whose winding path shaped her into the strong, grounded, inspiring person she is today. She grew up attending a one-room schoolhouse, moved through different schools, and eventually headed to Pacific Union College to study interior design before returning to Oregon and changing direction completely.Serena married young, raised kids, worked a wide variety of jobs, experienced a marriage that didn't last, and learned more about herself through each chapter. Today, she's a life coach and financial professional with a mission to make the world 1% better every day.We talk about her childhood, her many career pivots, the business she runs now, and the joy of her beautiful blended family. It's an honest, heartfelt conversation about growth, resilience, and embracing every part of your journey.Serena's BioMeet Serena, an authentically real adult with a passion for life and learning. An opportunity to refocus her career led to life coaching, and a desire to learn finance for her small business led to working on a team with other financial professionals that share a heart for making a difference in financial education and peace of mind. Her mission is to make the world 1% better every day by focusing on deep, transformative work in herself and with others. When she's not coaching or educating, you can find her in the kitchen trying new recipes or baking treats for her family. Her adventurous spirit also leads her to the gym and into the great outdoors, where she enjoys camping, backpacking, and hiking.Connect with SerenaWebsiteInstagramLinkedInFacebookStay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

How can you not love real estate when you're surrounded by the beauty of Italy and Mexico? But leading and building a successful real estate career in another country is not always as easy or glamorous as it might look. That is exactly why I invited three incredible women to join me in this episode. They open up about the realities of working abroad, the challenges they've overcome, and the lessons they've learned along the way. Meet the Leaders Dr. Marina Rizzotto Yakovleva: Founder and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Palazzo Estate in Italy Email: marina.rizzotto@bhhspalazzoestate.com Michelle Wilhelm: Owner and COO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Baja Real Estate in Mexico Email: michelle@bhhsbaja.com Carmen Chong: CEO of the Global Real Estate Alliance at AREAA Global Email: carmen@cclegacyfn.com Personal Journeys Into Real Estate (00:02:25 to 00:11:13) Dr. Yakovleva talks about falling in love with Italian culture and architecture and how that passion helped her build a luxury brand in Italy. Michelle shares how she moved from Canada to Baja, Mexico, started a brokerage after COVID, and made transparency the heart of her business. Carmen tells her powerful story of resilience, leaving Nicaragua, adapting to a new life, and eventually stepping into her role as the leader of AREAA Global. Navigating Cross-Border Leadership (00:20:36 to 00:24:43) Michelle highlights the importance of thinking globally and staying aware of emerging trends. Dr. Marina talks about leading with curiosity, respect, and genuine relationship-building when working across different cultures. Courage, Pivots, and Professional Growth (00:25:35 to 00:37:38) Dr. Marina and Michelle share the challenges of moving to new countries and launching fresh ventures. Carmen opens up about stepping confidently into leadership, including her decision to establish AREAA Global as a separate business entity. Setbacks, Resilience, and Secrets to Success (00:40:00 to 00:54:27) The panel gets honest about the setbacks they faced along the way. They talk about how they pushed through difficult seasons and the habits that keep them grounded, like going for walks, enjoying simple coffee chats, counting their blessings, and staying close to family. Inspirational Thoughts (00:55:00 – 00:58:30) Dr. Marina Rizzotto Yakovleva Books/Podcasts: How I Built This by Guy Raz – Marina calls this "absolutely classic" with fascinating conversations featuring founders behind brands like Airbnb, Spanx, and Patagonia. Diary of a CEO – Another favorite podcast she enjoys listening to. Uplifting Message: To women who dream big but feel intimidated, Marina says: "Don't wait until you feel ready, just start. Don't be afraid to fail a little along your way because every mistake teaches you something new." Carmen Chong Uplifting Quote: "Pay it forward. There must be something you know that can help someone else. Be bigger than yourself and share what you've learned." Michelle Wilhelm Uplifting Quote: Michelle shares a fun and motivating reminder: "Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you." When you help another woman rise, we all shine. And that's how we make an impact. So, let's build each other up and shine brighter than the sun. For more great content from Teresa, connect with her on LinkedIn, join her Women Who Lead Series on Facebook, and subscribe to her YouTube channel. You can find more episodes of Women Who Lead on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and anywhere else podcasts can be found. This episode is brought to you in part by Venus et Fleur. Are you looking for a great way to show appreciation to family, friends, or even customers? Give them a floral arrangement they won't forget anytime soon. These beautiful arrangements make the perfect closing gift for any realtor to stay top of mind. Visit venusetfleur.com and use code "hsoa20" when ordering for 20% off.

Melissa Aarskaug is the founder of Executive Connect, a purpose-driven platform that unites high-level leaders to explore transformation, reinvention, and the future of modern leadership. With a background in civil engineering and an 18-year career spanning highly regulated and fast-moving industries, Melissa brings a rare blend of strategic rigor and emotional intelligence to every endeavor. She has helped businesses grow, teams transform, and individuals reconnect with their purpose all while navigating complexity with vision and resilience.Beyond the mic and the stage, Melissa is a mentor, nonprofit founder, and community builder dedicated to elevating others through access, storytelling, and bold connection. Her mission is simple: to help people lead themselves first so they can lead others better and build lives of purpose, integrity, and freedom.In this episode, expect to learn:Why Melissa's 3-year-old is son is both her mentor and fashion consultantHow to build ride-or-die relationshipsHow to use your emotions to make great decisionsWhy fear is evidence you're on the edge of growthAnd much more.Shownotes:Melissa's WebsiteConnect with Melissa on LinkedinConnect with Melissa on Instagram

Sarah sits down with Shelley Elkovich, co-founder and CEO of For Bitter For Worse, to explore the financial strategy behind building a profitable specialty beverage brand. Shelley shares how self-manufacturing became a dual revenue stream through contract manufacturing, allowing her to control costs while generating additional income.The conversation reveals practical insights on sustainable growth versus rapid expansion, how to filter customer feedback without compromising your vision, and the strategic decisions that kept this non-alcoholic cocktail brand resilient through major market shifts. Discover how Shelley evaluates each growth opportunity and makes decisions that prioritize long-term sustainability over short-term wins.Shelley also graciously offered our listeners 20% off their products using the code Sarah20 on their website!Connect with Shelley:Website: For Bitter For WorseInstagram: @forbitterforworseLinkedIn: Shelley ElkovichAmazon: Shop For Bitter For WorseJoin The Good Food CFO Community:Follow us on Instagram: @thegoodfoodcfoWatch on YouTube: @thegoodfoodcfoBecome a Member: BABOYOT This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegoodfoodcfo.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, we break down Stack Overflow's strategic shift from a Q&A platform to a major supplier of training data for AI systems. We explore why the company is repositioning itself and what this means for developers and the future of community-generated knowledge.Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiAI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchaferJoin my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustleSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dana breaks down what she saw in the Epstein Files shares her own theory as to why Trump has pivoted on the issue. Dana reacts to the fight between President Trump and Marjorie Taylor Greene where he called her a “traitor” on social media. Jamie Raskin says the Democrats have “room for Marjorie Taylor Greene if she wants to come over”.Trump breaks his silence over Tucker Carlson's interview with Nick Fuentes. J.D. Vance trashes a low-level journalist on X following her criticism of Tucker Carlson's brother's appreciation for Nick Fuentes. Dana reacts to Seth Dillon calling out Candace and Tucker on stage at YAF. Ted Cruz is reportedly eyeing a 2028 presidential campaign.Dem Rep. Brad Sherman gets caught watching pornography on a flight. Illinois makes an illegal alien a police officer and gives him a gun. Michelle Obama blames White people for forcing her to have to straighten her hair.Thank you for supporting our sponsors that make The Dana Show possible…PreBornhttps://Preborn.com/DANAThis holiday season, don't let another life be lost. Dial #250 and say “Baby,” or give securely online. Make your gift today.Cowboy Colostrumhttps://CowboyColostrum.com Get 25% off your order of Cowboy Colostrum with code DANA—don't forget to tell them we sent you!Stopboxhttps://StopboxUSA.comUpgrade your security this holiday season with 10% off, plus buy one, get one free with code DANA10Cove Purehttps://CovePure.com/Dana Cove Pure, a holiday gift that's both practical and healthy. Receive a $250 holiday discount—hurry now before the sale ends!Patriot Mobilehttps://PatriotMobile.com/Dana  OR CALL 972-PATRIOTWhat are you waiting for? Switch today. Use promo code DANA for a free month of service.Byrnahttps://Byrna.comSave 15% sitewide during Byrna's biggest Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale. Don't miss out!AmmoSquaredhttps://AmmoSquared.comDon't get caught without ammo, and be sure to tell them you heard about Ammo Squared on this show. KelTec Peacekeepershttps://KelTecWeapons.com/DanaThe KelTec Peacekeepers Program supports those who protect our communities.  Learn more about the program today. Relief Factorhttps://ReliefFactor.com OR CALL 1-800-4-RELIEFTurn the clock back on pain with Relief Factor. Get their 3-week Relief Factor Quick Start for only $19.95 today! HumanNhttps://HumanN.comStart supporting your cardiovascular health with SuperBeets, now available at your local Walmart.All Family Pharmacyhttps://AllFamilyPharmacy.com/Dana Don't wait until flu season knocks at your door. Use code DANA10 at checkout to save 10%. Noblehttps://NobleGoldInvestments.com/DanaOpen a new qualified IRA or cash account with Noble Gold and get a FREE 10-ounce Silver Flag Bar plus a Silver American Eagle Proof Coin.  

Trump is coming to grips with the fact that lawmakers trying to release the Epstein Files have enough votes in the House to make it possible. After fighting to keep the information about Epstein away from public scrutiny, Trump is now reversing course, writing on social media:“We have nothing to hide, and it's time to move on from this Democrat Hoax perpetrated by Radical Left Lunatics in order to deflect from the Great Success of the Republican Party,” Why would Trump change his mind? Did he remember his campaign promise to release the files? Did his people remove any trace of his name? Is there some kind of trick where they release some but not all of the files? Or is it as he says? We will ask author and journalist Sarah Kendzior for her thoughts. Gary Dietrich, iHeart TV and radio political analyst, will swing by to talk politics. Oh, and Mark is back!

Welcome back, everyone, for the conclusion of my interview with Army Veteran, retired Sheriff Deputy, and host of the popular Antihero podcast, Tyler Hoover. Tyler Hoover is a United States Army Airborne Infantry Iraq War Veteran, having served with the esteemed 82nd Airborne Division. After serving his country in the army, he continued serving as a sheriff's deputy in two different counties in Florida, working in different roles, including SWAT and other special units. Tyler walked away from law enforcement and is now focused on his wildly popular Antihero Podcast and other entrepreneurial pursuits. Please enjoy the conclusion of my interview with Tyler Hoover.     In today’s episode, we discuss: ·      The lack of organized gangs in Orlando. ·      Tyler’s Voodoo call. ·      Tyler’s decision to leave law enforcement after nine years on the job. ·      Tyler starting three different businesses while working full-time as a cop. ·      Saving a baby. ·      What can be done to restore law enforcement today? ·      What part of being a cop does he miss the most? ·      His advice to someone who wants to start a career in law enforcement. ·      Where his entrepreneurial spirit came from. ·      The antihero podcast. How did it start, and how it developed into the antihero broadcast? ·      His becoming a Christian and asking God for the strength to make him a better man.   All of this and more on today’s episode of the Cops and Writers podcast. Check out the Antihero podcast on YouTube.       Check out the new Cops and Writers YouTube channel! Check out my newest book, The Good Collar (Michael Quinn Vigilante Justice Series Book 1)!!!!! Enjoy the Cops and Writers book series. Please visit the Cops and Writers website.  

JMToWin from One Week Season walks us through the Week 11 DFS slate from a GPP perspective, shares his top plays at each position, and then builds a DraftKings lineup using some of his favorite building blocks. In the second half, Youdacao from Run The Sims join to discuss sneaky stacks for Week 11 tournaments and input volatility.

Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techishThis week on Techish, hosts Michael and Abadesi break down the rise and fall of beauty brand Plantmade — and what it says about the uphill battle Black founders face keeping control of their businesses. They also chat about viral ‘cheat at everything' app pivoting to AI notetaking, the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, and, for the Patreon folk, Zohran Mamdani's historic NYC mayoral win.This episode is sponsored by DeleteMe. Get 20% of DeleteMe at joindeleteme.com/techish with code TECHISH.Chapters00:25 Plantmade's Black Woman Founder Exits the Company10:10 ‘Cheat at Everything' App Cluely Is Now an AI Meeting Assistant17:56 Controversial Michael Jackson Biopic Drops Its First Trailer28:17 Zohran Mamdani's Historic NYC Mayoral Win [Patreon-Only]Extra Reading & ResourcesPlantmade founder steps away from troubled skincare business [The Times] This Isn't The Brand I Started: Why I'm Saying Goodbye To Afrocenchix After 15 Years [Black Ballad]Michael (2026) | Official Trailer [YouTube]Timbaland's New Artist Is An AI-Generated Asian Woman [POCIT]Support the show————————————————————Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@techishpod/Advertise on Techish: https://goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2———————————————————— Stay in touch with the hashtag #Techishhttps://www.instagram.com/techishpod/https://www.instagram.com/abadesi/https://www.instagram.com/michaelberhane_/ https://www.instagram.com/hustlecrewlive/https://www.instagram.com/pocintech/Email us at techishpod@gmail.com