Podcasts about planners

You're good at what you do. Your clients know it. The people who refer you know it.But your next ideal consulting client may have no idea you exist.That's the gap between being credible and becoming sought after.In this episode, Melisa Liberman shows independent consultants how to make lead generation easier by building an inbound lead system that helps more right-fit clients find you, trust you, and reach out already interested.You'll learn how to move beyond relying only on referrals, past clients, and inconsistent outreach by becoming more recognizable for the specific consulting work you want to be hired for.Melisa breaks down the three components of an inbound lead system for independent consultants:The inbound foundation: the specialization that makes you known for a specific problem, client, or outcomeThe sought-after mindset: the shift from hidden expert to obvious choiceThe inbound lead mechanism: the system that builds visibility, grows your audience, creates direct relationships, and keeps you top of mindYou'll also hear Melisa's own specialization example as a fractional COO for PE-backed tech startups, plus three real consultant examples using a podcast, speaking, and unattached networking to generate more right-fit opportunities.Listen to learn how to build visibility, differentiation, and demand in your consulting business, so lead generation gets easier the longer you do it.Timestamps for Key Moments:[00:00] Episode overview[00:05] Why becoming sought after changes everything[00:07] The 3-part inbound lead system[00:08] Component 1: Inbound Foundation[00:09] Two specialization blockers[00:15] The In-N-Out Burger specialization example[00:18] Fractional CRO example for PE-backed tech[00:22] Component 2: Sought-After Mindset[00:28] Component 3: Inbound Lead Mechanism[00:32] Podcast + diagnostics example[00:33] Speaking + white paper example[00:35] Unattached networking example[00:37] Next stepsResources Mentioned:Companion Resource: Lead Generation Effectiveness Scorecard: www.pipelinescorecard.comFull Show Notes https://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-274Want More?Melisa's Books, Planners & Journals: https://linktr.ee/melisalibermanGet Melisa's Book: https://www.melisaliberman.com/bookVisit Melisa's Website: https://www.melisaliberman.com/Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melisa-libermanWant help achieving your consulting business goals? Melisa can help. Click here for more on coaching tailored to you as an independent consulting business owner.

Today I'm pulling back the curtain on how I built a multiple six-figure product business — from launching Horacio Printing in 2014 with one dream planner to 11 years, 60,000+ planners sold, and a multi-million dollar brand. I'm walking through the Business Model Generation's Lean Canvas and showing you exactly how all the pieces fit together — and how yours can too.

Techo Royalty - https://www.marketingsharks.com/techo-royalty-from-ike-paz/Techo Royalty From Ike Paz – a cloud-based software suite designed for creators to build and sell low content books, specifically targeting the Amazon KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing) and printable You don't need multiple software anymore.Techo is a premium, software suite that automates the creation of high-demand low content books for Amazon KDP. With 3 powerful tiers (FE, Pro and Elite)Skip the manual grind and build a passive publishing empire with 1-click AI generation.The last untapped low-content niche on Amazon KDP — and the only tool built to fill it.TECHO ROYALTY // A cloud-based drag-and-drop engine for planner, diary & calendar books. 303 stock templates across 30+ niche categories, a bulk book builder that assembles a full planner in one sitting, real dated-calendar generation, and PNG/PDF export ready for KDP and Etsy. Auto-saves every 2 seconds. No installs. No Canva grind.FULL FUNNEL stacks Techo Royalty Pro (100 fancy designs · 16 styles · dated automation), Techo Royalty Elite (AI page maker · book planner · photo generator), plus Manaka Royalty for full puzzle book automation. Coloring books are saturated. Word searches are saturated. Planners aren't. Yet.

Most independent consultants think differentiation means a sharper niche, a cleaner methodology, or better positioning.It doesn't.The consultants landing more work aren't winning because of their pitch or their network.They're winning before the proposal gets written.If you're like most consultants, you think the real evaluation happens when you submit the proposal. It doesn't. Buyers are already deciding in the conversation, before a scope ever gets drafted.In this episode, Melisa breaks down what consulting buyers are actually weighing when they choose which consultant or consulting firm to engage.You'll learn- the mistake most consultants make about differentiation, - how corporate buyers actually decide who to engage, and - four specific ways to use your consulting skills inside the sales process so buyers choose you first.The proposal is a formality.The decision happens long before that.You already have the skills (even if you don't realize it). This episode shows you how to use them before a proposal ever gets drafted.  Timestamps for Key Moments:[00:01] Why clients choose certain consultants over others and what prompted this episode[00:03] Why responsiveness is a baseline and what actually sets you apart beyond that[00:05] Companion resource: the consulting proposal template from the IC Toolkit[00:06] The mistake consultants make when thinking about differentiation[00:10] How B2B buyers actually decide who to engage[00:13] Why the proposal is a formality and what wins the work before it[00:15] Example 1: The stakeholder question and why it helps the buyer, not just you[00:18] Example 2: The restraint advantage and why showing everything you can do often loses the work[00:23] Example 3: The success clarity test and how to find the real reason a buyer needs you[00:27] Example 4: Process ownership and how to lead the decision instead of following the buyer's lead[00:31] Steps to put this episode into actionResources Mentioned:Companion Resource: Download the Consulting Proposal Template from Melisa's IC Toolkit: www.ICtoolkit.comFull Show Notes https://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-273Want More?Melisa's Books, Planners & Journals: https://linktr.ee/melisalibermanGet Melisa's Book: https://www.melisaliberman.com/bookVisit Melisa's Website: https://www.melisaliberman.com/Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melisa-libermanWant help achieving your consulting business goals? Melisa can help. Click here for more on coaching tailored to you as an independent consulting business owner.

5 Hours and 9 MinutesPG-13Thomas777 is a revisionist historian and a fiction writer.Here are episodes 6-10 of the World War 2 series with Thomas777 in one audio file.Episode 6: The Origin and Rise of Winston Churchill Pt. 3 - 1936-1939 w/ Thomas777Episode 7: Winston Churchill Becomes a Warlord - Part 4 of 4 w/ Thomas777Episode 8: Dispelling Myths, and an Introduction to 'Operation Barbarossa' w/ Thomas777Episode 9: Laying Out the Details of 'Operation Barbarossa' w/ Thomas 777Episode 10: The Conscience of the War (WW2) Wagers and Planners w/ Thomas777Thomas' SubstackThomas777 MerchandiseThomas' Book "Steelstorm Pt. 1"Thomas' Book "Steelstorm Pt. 2"Thomas on TwitterThomas' CashApp - $7homas777Pete and Thomas777 'At the Movies'Support Pete on His WebsitePete's PatreonPete's SubstackPete's SubscribestarPete's GUMROADPete's VenmoPete's Buy Me a CoffeePete on FacebookPete on TwitterBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-quinones-show--6071361/support.

In de autovrije buurt Merwede in Utrecht ontwikkelt Lingotto samen met Blink en Nuvia Real Estate drie bouwblokken: de transformatie van het bestaande Depot en de nieuwe stadsblokken Cix Theatre en Cix City. Met elkaar vormen die drie blokken als het ware een doorsnede van de nieuwe buurt. Met een programma bestaande uit woningen, kantoorruimtes, commerciële ruimtes, een food court, een cultuurhuis, een theater, een culturele broedplaats en een maaklab belooft dit het levendigste deel van Merwede te worden. In gesprek met ontwikkelaar Martijn Bakker van Lingotto over de plannen.Het ontwerp voor het Depot Het ontwerp voor Cix City en Cix Theatre Hij heeft een liefde voor atypische gebouwen, vertelt Martijn in de podcast. Hij geniet van de uitdaging die dat soort gebouwen vormen… om het eigen karakter en ruimtelijkheid te behouden en tegelijkertijd het gebouw weer tot leven te brengen met een sluitende programmering ervan.Het Depot in Merwede is zeker een atypisch gebouw. Het is in de jaren '80 ontworpen door Aronsohn Raadgevend Ingenieursbureau als medicijnopslag voor samenwerkende apothekers. Het gebouw is ongeveer vijftig bij zeventig meter groot en bestaat uit twee hoge verdiepingen die Martijn omschrijft als een soort ‘kathedralen' dankzij het ‘bos van betonnen kolommen' dat erin te vinden is.Het Depot bestond oorspronkelijk uit twee lagen. Vanwege de enorme verdiepingshoogte van die lagen, krijgt iedere laag er nu een tussenverdieping bij. Om daglicht diep in het gebouw te brengen, krijgt het Depot ook een groot atrium. Interessant daarbij is dat de architect, Mei Architects & Planners, ervoor gekozen heeft om het ‘bos van betonnen kolommen' daarin te laten staan. Na verschillende opties voor de programmering van het Depot onderzocht te hebben, waaronder stadstuinbouw, krijgt het gebouw nu onderin over twee lagen een ‘cultureel canvas' met een food court en cultureel programma. Daarboven komt over twee lagen een ‘living lab' waarin allerhande makers een plek kunnen krijgen. Helemaal bovenin, in een nieuwe houten opbouw, komt ook weer over twee lagen kantoorruimte.In Merwede is het Depot straks het enige gebouw dat nog herinnert aan zijn geschiedenis als industrieterrein. Aan zijn oost- en zuidzijde grenst het Depot straks aan het nieuwe park langs het Merwedekanaal en krijgt het daaraan een zonnig terras. Op zonnige dagen gaat dat binnen Merwede een geweldige plek worden, voorspelt Martijn.Cix City en Cix TheatreAan zijn westzijde grenst Depot straks aan een wijkplein, waar ook de andere twee stadsblokken komen te liggen die Lingotto hier met Blink en Nuvia ontwikkelt: City City en Cix Theatre. Deze stadsblokken zijn ontworpen door Marc Koehler Associates en VenhoevenCS, en bevatten in totaal 295 woningen, van sociale huur tot vrije sector koop, van studio's en appartementen tot duplex- en triplexwoningen en penthouses. Daarbij bevat Cix City, dat aan zijn westzijde aan de Europalaan ligt, ook een van de gedeelde parkeergarages voor de buurt, net als ruimtes voor cafés/restaurants, plus een culturele broedplaats. Cix Theatre voegt daar een cultuurhuis en theater aan toe.In het stedenbouwkundig plan is ingezet op een stevige mix van programma en op de opdeling van de bouwblokken in kleinere panden. Martijn is hier enthousiast over. Dat gaat naar zijn idee een levendige buurt opleveren die dankzij al die panden toch een menselijke schaal zal hebben. In de podcast gaat hij ook in op verschillende andere aspecten van de plannen, zoals de inpassing van de parkeergarage.MerwedeLabAan de basis van de plannen van Merwede ligt een enorme hoeveelheid afspraken tussen de ontwikkelaars en gemeente Utrecht. In de podcast is Martijn daar kritisch op. Het maken van die afspraken kostte veel tijd en energie, en vervolgens worden ze door de tijd eigenlijk alweer ingehaald. Het levert wel een goede buurt op, moet hij toegeven, maar had dat niet anders gekund? Het wordt in Nederland regelmatig allemaal zo dicht geregeld dat er nog maar weinig ruimte overblijft om te ondernemen – wat hij juist zo graag doet.Als het over Merwede gaat, is hij het meest trots op het MerwedeLab en wat dat allemaal voor de buurt betekent. Martijn geeft aan dat hij te pas en te onpas een dergelijk lab ook op andere plekken voorstelt. Door middel van het MerwedeLab zijn namelijk in Merwede op allerlei vlakken, zoals social design, ecologie en duurzame materialisering, experts bij het gebied betrokken die er anders niet zo snel bij waren geweest. De stappen die vervolgens zijn gezet, zijn ook nog eens door alle ontwikkelaars gezet. De bedachte combinatie van entrees, fietsenstalling en gemeenschappelijke ruimtes komt straks overal in de buurt terug. Een succesfactor was daarbij dat via het MerwedeLab de ambitie gedurende het proces is opgeschroefd zonder de betrokken ontwikkelaars daarbij te dwingen dit toe te passen. Het was een stimulerend proces. Deze podcast wordt mede mogelijk gemaakt door AGC. Halverwege deze podcast vertelt Anton Peters van AGC over hun team International Building Projects, dat ondersteuning biedt aan architectenbureaus die over de grens werken.Het beeld bij de podcast toont links Cix Theatre en rechts Cix City. Het beeld is gemaakt door VenhoevenCS architecture+urbanism.

When you think about your revenue goal for this year, what's the first thought that runs through your head?For most independent consultants it's some version of "I hope I can make it happen" or "I'm trying to make it happen."If you're like most of us, you don't even know you're thinking it.It's subconscious.And it's the reason your consulting business keeps plateauing, even when your strategy, your offers, and your effort all look right on paper.In this episode, Melisa walks through the three belief stages every independent consultant operates from.Doubtful. Hopeful. Inevitable.You'll hear what each one sounds like in your own head, the impact each one has on your pipeline and pricing, and how to tell which stage you're in right now.You'll also hear three real examples.Sarah, who set a 500K goal from a hopeful place and got herself to a 625K run rate once she stopped asking her business to prove it was possible first.Colin, who replaced a referral-dependent pipeline with speaking and three conversations a week. Same work, different headspace.And Amy, who shifted from day rates to value-based pricing in ten minutes a day.If you've been telling yourself you need a better strategy, you should listen to this one first.The strategy isn't the ceiling.The way you're thinking about your goal is.What you will learn in this episode:[00:05] - The first thought that reveals how you are approaching your consulting goals[02:00] - What separates consultants who hit their numbers from those who stay stuck[03:05] - Companion resource: Business Brain Journal[05:00] - The three belief stages: doubtful, hopeful, and inevitable[07:00] - How doubtful thinking creates inconsistent revenue and watered-down action[09:30] - Why hopeful thinking still creates consulting business plateaus[11:45] - What an inevitability mindset sounds like[13:00] - How to identify your belief stage across goals, sales, pipeline, and pricing[16:30] - Goal setting example: turning a $500K goal into consistent $50K months[22:30] - Pipeline example: moving from word-of-mouth dependency to lead generation ownership[26:00] - Pricing example: raising rates and moving toward value-based pricing[31:00] - The inevitability test for independent consultants[34:30] - How to add inevitability thinking into your business owner routineTune in to Episode 272 for a practical look at how to make success inevitable as an independent consultant, so you can stop operating from hope and start building from certainty.Resources Mentioned:Companion Resource: Check out Melisa's Business Brain JournalFull Show Noteshttps://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-272Want More?• Melisa's Books, Planners & Journals: https://linktr.ee/melisaliberman• Get Melisa's Book: https://www.melisaliberman.com/book• Visit Melisa's Website: https://www.melisaliberman.com/ • Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melisa-libermanWant help achieving your consulting business goals? Melisa can help. Click here for more on coaching tailored to you as an independent consulting business owner.

“What's Buggin' You” segment for Thursday 5-28-26

In this episode of the Trend Talk podcast, a companion series for the 2026 Trend Report for Planners, Joe DeAngelis, AICP, research manager at the American Planning Association (APA), chats with author and professor Tom Sanchez, AICP. The two engage in a thoughtful discussion about the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) technology and planning, reflecting on the unpredictability of the future, the importance of learning from past trends, and the need for planners to remain both cautious and open-minded. The conversation emphasizes embracing uncertainty, leveraging intelligence to adapt and innovate, and the value of collaboration. The 2026 Trend Report for Planners is created by APA in partnership with the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy. Episode URL: https://planning.org/podcast/planning-education-uncertainty-and-the-rapid-evolution-of-ai-with-tom-sanchez-aicp/

--{ "World Planners are Brewin' Your Road to Ruin"}-- What's Marco Rubio's problem with Cuba? The ‘war' on Iran. Rising costs of fuel and food. Overwhelmed by news. Daily/yearly updating into whole new reality - Preparation for future changes - Management of the herd, use of shepherd and sheepdogs - Socialism worldwide - H.G. Wells, Shape of Things to Come book; continuous war (many fronts), government joined with science; use of “Gas of Peace” - You are ‘downloaded' through fiction, Predictive Programming. Post-democratic society, Club of Rome - Killing off excess “useless eaters” - “The Soviet Story” documentary - System of money, interest and debt creation - history down the memory hole - intelligence network archives of all radio and TV broadcasts/ internet - Eugenics/Depopulation agenda - Mandated mass immigration into West; movement into big cities; appearance of “Overpopulation” - Corporate/PR handouts to news rags - Forum for the Future (private “charity”); Tax money and corporations funding depopulation organizations - Victim is always blamed by the psychopath. Goal is the world - takedown of the US as it finishes its military role - Google information collection (spying) - US Gov. can now collect (openly) financial data - One-party system; scientific socialism.

Are you at capacity in your consulting business?Fully utilized on client work.Or a lot on your plate personally, whether that's a family situation, a move, recovery from surgery, or a season where your kids' schedules have swallowed your calendar.Or both.If you're like most consultants, the moment any of that hits, business development is the first thing you drop.It feels logical. Clients come first. The work pays. Lead gen can wait until things calm down.Then three months later, the engagement ends. The personal stretch passes. And your pipeline is empty.In this episode, Melisa shows you how to keep your consulting business moving with a bare minimum business development plan, built for the weeks you can't give it your full attention.You'll take-away:What "at capacity" actually means, and why most consultants underestimate how often they're in itThe handful of business development activities that protect your pipeline without eating your weekWhat you should temporarily deprioritize without guiltHow to set the bar low enough that you'll actually do it on your hardest weeksHow to come out of a capacity stretch without a dry spell waiting on the other sideIf you're heading into a busy season, a personal stretch, or you're already buried in client work, this episode gives you a way to keep your business moving without burning out.Timestamps for Key Moments:[01:10] Why independent consultants stop business development when they are busy[03:00] How a bare minimum plan keeps your consulting business on track[04:20] The ACE Business Development Session 1 Pager[05:00] What working on your consulting business actually means[08:00] Why being fully utilized can create future consulting revenue gaps[10:00] What you can temporarily deprioritize in your business[12:00] Three questions to separate productive work from profitable work[14:30] Why the bare minimum is a strategy, not laziness[20:00] The cost of guilt, regret, and inconsistent business development[22:00] How to choose your highest leverage business development activities[25:00] How to pressure test your bare minimum plan[28:00] How to commit to making your consulting business development plan work[30:00] How to put this episode into actionResources Mentioned:Companion Resource: The ACE Business Development Session 1 Pager: https://www.theACEbd.comFull Show Noteshttps://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-271Want More?• Melisa's Books, Planners & Journals: https://linktr.ee/melisaliberman• Get Melisa's Book: https://www.melisaliberman.com/book• Visit Melisa's Website: https://www.melisaliberman.com/ • Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melisa-libermanWant help achieving your consulting business goals? Melisa can help. Click here for more on coaching tailored to you as an independent consulting business owner.

“Make climate futures visible - We have to show positive change!” In this episode, Craig speaks with landscape architect, researcher, and educator Nadia Amoroso about the power of visual communication in shaping climate action. Drawing from her latest book, Representing Landscapes: Visualizing Climate Action, Nadia explores how drawings, mapping, and storytelling can help communities better understand environmental change and imagine more hopeful futures. “Visualization isn't just representational, it's an instrument.” Nadia reflects on how her early interest in architecture evolved into a fascination with public spaces, environmental systems, and the larger ecological forces shaping cities and landscapes. Over time, this led her toward a career focused on visual communication in landscape architecture and climate adaptation. The conversation also traces the origins of Nadia's influential Representing Landscapes book series, which began nearly 15 years ago as a response to a gap in design education. At the time, students had limited access to examples of innovative representation techniques for wetlands, infrastructure, public spaces, and complex ecological systems. “How do we make invisible systems visible?” How do we make invisible systems visible? A central theme of the episode is that effective climate action depends on effective communication. Nadia explains that many of the most important environmental systems such as hydrology, biodiversity, sea level rise, and ecological change are often hidden from public view. “A strong design that isn't understood can never be realized. Make your drawings compelling!” Nadia highlights several international firms featured in Nadia's book, including Stoss Landscape Urbanism, SCAPE Studio, and Felixx Landscape Architects & Planners, whose visualizations help communicate climate adaptation, biodiversity, and resilient futures in compelling and accessible ways. Nadia also discusses the growing importance of: • Nature-based solutions • Green infrastructure • GIS and geospatial mapping • Artificial intelligence and predictive modeling • Collaboration across disciplines A recurring theme throughout the conversation is the need to move beyond fear-based climate narratives and instead communicate optimistic and achievable futures. For designers, planners, and citizens alike, Nadia encourages people to become stronger storytellers - making climate futures visible through drawings, maps, design work, and public engagement. Book Recommendations from Nadia Amoroso • Projective Ecologies – Chris Reed & Nina-Marie Lister • Landscape Urbanism Reader – Charles Waldheim • Taking Measures Across the American Landscape – James Corner & Alex MacLean A Call to Action “Make climate futures visible.” Nadia's message is ultimately about communication, collaboration, and imagination. Whether through design, policy, or public engagement, she believes we must become better at visualizing and communicating positive environmental futures.  

As we close our verse-by-verse study through the book of James, we're stepping back to see the full picture of what God has been forming in us.James is not just a collection of teachings, it's a roadmap for a living, active, and steady faith.In this final episode, we revisit the major themes of the book and reflect on what it means to live a faith that is:steady in trialsobedient to the Wordtransformed in relationshipscareful with wordsgrounded in wisdomsurrendered in planningpatient in sufferingand anchored in prayerIf you've walked through this series, this episode will help you connect everything together and see the deeper work God has been doing through it.Loving the podcast?Take a few minutes and let us know by leaving a rating or review so we can keep providing free content to help you.Episode Resources: Shop The Finding Freedom Co. Planners, Journals, and Bible Study GuidesJoin the Finding Freedom Co. Free Discipleship Community⁠Other Free Resources⁠ Let's connect on social media: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Finding Freedom Instagram⁠⁠

Why isn't your independent consulting business consistently generating $500K per year?It's not the economy. It's not because the market is getting more saturated with consultants. It's not because AI is replacing your expertise. And it's not because you're not good at business development.If it's not these things, what is it?In her work with independent consultants, Melisa consistently sees 5 themes that prevent consultants from consistently generating 500k (and beyond).In this episode, Melisa breaks down the five hidden blockers that keep independent consultants stuck below the $500K revenue mark.You'll learn why your current revenue ceiling is not random.This is not a generic “scale your business” conversation. It is a practical diagnostic for independent consultants who want to make $500K their new revenue baseline, not a lucky year they hope to repeat.Timestamps for Key Moments:[00:00] Why your consulting business is not at $500K yet[02:10] The companion resource to assess your consulting business health[03:20] Why the real blockers are not the market, competition, or AI[04:35] Reason 1: You do not fully believe $500K is possible for you[12:10] Reason 2: You still identify as your current revenue level[17:40] Reason 3: Your pricing model is not built for $500K[22:15] Reason 4: You are repeating the patterns that created your current ceiling[27:00] Reason 5: You are not prioritizing your own business[31:30] How to identify your biggest $500K blocker and start fixing itResources Mentioned:Companion Resource:Take the Independent Consultant's Business Health Check: https://assessments.melisaliberman.com/consulting-health-assessmentRelated Podcast Episode: Episode 109 - 3 Ways to Make $500k In Your Independent Consulting Business, https://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-109 Full Show Noteshttps://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-270Want More?• Melisa's Books, Planners & Journals: https://linktr.ee/melisaliberman• Get Melisa's Book: https://www.melisaliberman.com/book• Visit Melisa's Website: https://www.melisaliberman.com/ • Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melisa-libermanWant help achieving your consulting business goals? Melisa can help. Click here for more on coaching tailored to you as an independent consulting business owner.

Text the Wedding Planning HotlineYour Instagram followers don't owe you anything. Your email list does.In this week's episode of The Planner's Edit, Desirée Adams goes deep on the marketing channel most wedding planners underuse: email. This is a Deep Dive episode inside the May Marketing & Content Creation issue, and it's built for planners who are ready to build an email list that books.If you've been treating email as an afterthought, this episode will change how you think about it.Links Mentioned in the EpisodeFind the Full Shownotes HereWork with Desiree for business coaching and mentorship

As James closes his letter, he doesn't give a summary, he gives us a lifestyle.In James 5:13–20, we see that prayer isn't meant to be occasional or reactive… it's meant to shape every part of our lives.In this verse-by-verse teaching, we walk through what it looks like to:Turn to God in both suffering and joyInvite community into our weakness instead of isolatingUnderstand what Scripture really says about healing and prayerExperience freedom through confessionSee how ordinary people can pray powerful prayersRestore those who are drifting with humility and loveThis passage shows us that prayer is not just something we do, it's how we live.If faith is real, it won't just be seen in what we do… it will be revealed in who we turn to.✨ In every season. ✨ In every need. ✨ In every moment.We are invited to turn to God.Loving the podcast?Take a few minutes and let us know by leaving a rating or review so we can keep providing free content to help you.Episode Resources: Shop The Finding Freedom Co. Planners, Journals, and Bible Study GuidesJoin the Finding Freedom Co. Free Discipleship Community⁠Other Free Resources⁠ Let's connect on social media: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Finding Freedom Instagram⁠⁠

Updates in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteoporosis Evaluation and Credit:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/medchat90   Target Audience             This activity is targeted toward primary care physicians and advanced providers.   Statement of Need  This podcast reviews recent advances in osteoporosis care, including updated screening recommendations, risk-based diagnosis beyond BMD, and the expanding role of anabolic therapies for patients at highest fracture risk. Experts discuss goal-directed, individualized treatment strategies to improve long-term bone health and fracture prevention.   Objectives  1.     Outline current guidelines for osteoporosis screening, including the role of fracture risk assessment. 2.     Review prevention strategies and risk factors for osteoporosis. 3.     Discuss risk-appropriate osteoporosis treatment plans.   Moderator Kris E. Barnsfather, M.D. Obstetrician and Gynecologist Women's Care Physicians of Louisville Norton Women's Care Louisville, KY   Speaker Anna K. Feitelson, M.D. Gynecologist Associates in Obstetrics and Gynecology Norton Women's Care Louisville, KY   Planners, Moderator and Speaker Disclosure   The planners, moderator and speaker of this activity do not have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.   Commercial Support   There was no commercial support for this activity.    Physician Credits Accreditation  Norton Healthcare is accredited by the Kentucky Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.   Designation  Norton Healthcare designates this enduring material for a maximum of .50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.   Nursing Credits Norton Healthcare Institute for Education and Development is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This continuing professional development activity has been approved for 0.50 ANCC CE contact hours. In order for nursing participants to obtain credits, they must claim attendance by attesting to the number of hours in attendance.     For more information related to nursing credits, contact Sally Sturgeon, DNP, RN, SANE-A, AFN-BC at (502) 446-5889 or sally.sturgeon@nortonhealthcare.org.   Resources for Additional Study/References Osteoporosis: A review https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40587168/   Screening for Osteoporosis to Prevent Fractures: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39808425/     Date of Original Release | May 2026; Information is current as of the time of recording.  Course Termination Date | May 2029 Contact Information | Center for Continuing Medical Education; (502) 446-5955 or cme@nortonhealthcare.org   Also listen to Norton Healthcare's podcast Stronger After Stroke. This podcast, produced by the Norton Neuroscience Institute, discusses difficult topics, answers frequently asked questions and provides survivor stories that provide hope.   Norton Healthcare, a not for profit health care system, is a leader in serving adult and pediatric patients throughout Greater Louisville, Southern Indiana, the commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond. More information about Norton Healthcare is available at NortonHealthcare.com.

PIPs have a bad reputation.And usually for good reason. In corporate, a PIP was rarely about improvement. It was a paper trail.But strip away that baggage and the core idea is sound: here's where performance is falling short, here's what good looks like, here's the plan.As an independent consultant, that's exactly what you need. And you're the only one who can give it to yourself.In this episode, Melisa Liberman introduces the PIP Technique: a self-directed performance improvement plan built for independent consultants.You're excellent at delivering the work you sell. But if you're like most consultants, lead gen, sales, follow-up, and business development? Those are a different story.You're underperforming in at least one of these areas. You know it. The question isn't whether you should fix it. It's figuring out which part to fix first.That's what the PIP Technique does. It helps you identify which role in your business is falling short. CEO. CRO. Marketer. Sales development rep. Consultant delivering the work.And then it gives you a structure to actually do something about it.In this episode, you'll learn how to rate your own performance across those roles, choose the highest-impact area to improve, and build a 90-day plan with clear milestones and feedback loops that hold you accountable when the work gets uncomfortable.No one is going to hand you this plan. That's the point.You're the one who sees the gap. You're the one who builds the plan. And this episode shows you exactly how.Timestamps for Key Moments:[00:00] What a PIP is and why independent consultants should use one[05:00] The client story that inspired the PIP Technique[07:35] How the Consultant's Business Health Check helps you find your baseline[09:50] Five reasons a PIP improves consulting business performance[14:10] Why separating yourself from your business changes how you lead[16:05] How to rate yourself as CEO, CRO, CMO, SDR, and consultant[19:00] How to decide which business role needs a PIP[21:15] How to create your PIP from the manager lens[24:45] How to approach your PIP from the employee lens[28:10] Mistakes to avoid when improving your consulting performance[32:00] How to put the PIP Technique into action over the next 90 days                  [34:50] How to create more client conversations starting todayResources Mentioned:Companion Resource: Take the Independent Consultant's Business Health Check: www.icassessment.com   Related Podcast Episode: Episode 233 - The Big Leadership Mistake Independent Consultants Make, https://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-233 Related Podcast Episode: Episode 234 - The #1 Management Mistake Independent Consultants Make, https://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-234/Full Show Noteshttps://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-269Want More?• Melisa's Books, Planners & Journals: https://linktr.ee/melisaliberman• Get Melisa's Book: https://www.melisaliberman.com/book• Visit Melisa's Website: https://www.melisaliberman.com/ • Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/Want help achieving your consulting business goals? Melisa can help. Click here for more on coaching tailored to you as an independent consulting business owner.

With ancestral roots in post-colonial Punjab and Kashmir, Somia Sadiq is a leading Planner who has developed a pioneering practice in engagement, conflict transformation, and negotiating space for those whose voices are often unheard or ignored. Rooted in the work of impact assessment, Somia founded Narratives, an award-winning planning and design firm that emphasizes human-centric, trauma-informed story work, lived experience, and creating space for celebration of ancestral identity. Somia is also the founder of Kahanee and Ravayat, a non-profit organization that amplifies storytelling and dialogue for peacebuilding.Somia began her professional planning career undertaking impact assessment with a focus on resource, energy, and infrastructure projects. Her Doctorate focuses on understanding the role of Identity, Othering, and Trauma in conflict transformation. She is a writer and a keynote speaker, offering insights on trauma-informed leadership, and fostering resilience in a rapidly changing environment. Recognized for her contributions to the Planning practice in Canada and internationally, Somia was recently inducted into the Canadian Institute of Planners' esteemed College of Fellows, the highest honour for a planner in Canada. Gajarah, her debut novel, is a powerful testament to the power of storytelling in fostering resilience rooted in identity and ancestral strength.

What do you do when life feels unfair… and God feels silent?In this episode, we walk verse-by-verse through James 5:7–12 and uncover what it truly looks like to wait well. James doesn't just tell us to be patient, he shows us how to live with steady faith in seasons of suffering, delay, and uncertainty.You'll learn:What biblical patience actually meansWhy waiting seasons are spiritually significantHow to stay grounded when nothing seems to be changingThe connection between suffering and relationshipsHow Job's story points to God's compassionWhy your words matter in the waitingIf you're in a season of waiting, this passage will meet you right where you are and remind you that God is not absent—He is working.Loving the podcast?Take a few minutes and let us know by leaving a rating or review so we can keep providing free content to help you.Episode Resources: Shop The Finding Freedom Co. Planners, Journals, and Bible Study GuidesJoin the Finding Freedom Co. Free Discipleship Community⁠Other Free Resources⁠ Let's connect on social media: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Finding Freedom Instagram⁠⁠

5 Hours and 9 MinutesPG-13Thomas777 is a revisionist historian and a fiction writer.Here are episodes 6-10 of the World War 2 series with Thomas777 in one audio file.Episode 6: The Origin and Rise of Winston Churchill Pt. 3 - 1936-1939 w/ Thomas777Episode 7: Winston Churchill Becomes a Warlord - Part 4 of 4 w/ Thomas777Episode 8: Dispelling Myths, and an Introduction to 'Operation Barbarossa' w/ Thomas777Episode 9: Laying Out the Details of 'Operation Barbarossa' w/ Thomas 777Episode 10: The Conscience of the War (WW2) Wagers and Planners w/ Thomas777Thomas' SubstackThomas777 MerchandiseThomas' Book "Steelstorm Pt. 1"Thomas' Book "Steelstorm Pt. 2"Thomas on TwitterThomas' CashApp - $7homas777Pete and Thomas777 'At the Movies'Support Pete on His WebsitePete's PatreonPete's SubstackPete's SubscribestarPete's GUMROADPete's VenmoPete's Buy Me a CoffeePete on FacebookPete on TwitterBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-quinones-show--6071361/support.

If your pipeline is weak, it's easy to assume your messaging is the problem.So you tweak your positioning. Rewrite your offers. Refine your niche. Rework your elevator pitch.And still… no predictable flow of ideal clients.This episode breaks down why “fixing your messaging” is often the wrong focus and how it keeps you stuck in analysis instead of creating real opportunities.You'll learn how to tell if messaging is actually your bottleneck or if you're avoiding the real issue that drives pipeline growth.What you'll learn:Why “I need better messaging” is the most common (and misleading) diagnosisThe messaging refinement loop and how it delays revenueThe real reason your pipeline isn't convertingThe two factors that consistently create qualified client opportunitiesHow to diagnose: messaging problem vs. conversation problemWhen messaging actually does need fixing (and how to do it fast)A simple rule to stop overworking your messagingHow to start more client conversations immediatelyIf you've been stuck refining instead of landing new clients, this will help you redirect your focus and build momentum.Timestamps for Key Moments: [03:15] – Why consultants default to “I need better messaging” [08:20] – The messaging refinement loop and how it stalls your pipeline [14:10] – The real belief keeping you stuck (and why it feels logical) [21:30] – The 2 factors that actually create a consistent consulting pipeline [25:00] – How to diagnose: messaging problem vs. conversation problem [30:05] – When messaging does need fixing (rare, but important) [32:40] – The 90-minute messaging rule [34:50] – How to create more client conversations starting todayResources Mentioned:Companion Resource: Read Chapter 6 in Melisa's book, Grow Your Consulting Business: The 14-Step Roadmap to Make Your Independent Consulting Goals a Reality, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSXJBGVB Full Show Noteshttps://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-268Want More?• Melisa's Books, Planners & Journals: https://linktr.ee/melisaliberman• Get Melisa's Book: https://www.melisaliberman.com/book• Visit Melisa's Website: https://www.melisaliberman.com/ • Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melisa-libermanWant help achieving your consulting business goals? Melisa can help. Click here for more on coaching tailored to you as an independent consulting business owner.

Frazer James aren't looking for every candidate. They're looking for A++ people.Check out the jobs and book a meeting with James Mackay today!!And if that's you, or if you're also interested in attracting some of the industry's best talent, then this episode was made for you.In this week's episode of Financial Planner Life, Sam Oakes is joined by James Mackay, co-founder of Frazer James, to find out what a firm that's serious about attracting exceptional talent actually looks like from the inside.James and Chris Hindle built Frazer James from scratch, with no clients or referrals, and today it's growing at 40% year on year. The reason? A founding philosophy that is rarely brought to fruition: build the business you'd actually want to work for.He breaks down exactly what that means in practice. Explaining the five-stage career framework inside every role. The benefits package, which includes a four-month paid sabbatical, a 5% personal growth allowance and up to three months working abroad. Plus, the associate financial planner pathway, a carefully designed development programme that actually delivers on what most firms only promise.The episode's key takeaways

Last week, we talked about the danger of living like we're in control, making plans without acknowledging God. This week, James takes it a step further.In James 5:1–6, we're confronted with a sobering truth: it's not just our plans that can reflect pride… it's our possessions too.This passage isn't about condemning wealth, it's about exposing hearts that trust in it, cling to it, or use it unjustly. Through strong and vivid language, James reminds us that everything we have is temporary, and we will one day give an account for how we stewarded it and treated others because of it.In this episode, we walk verse by verse through this warning and ask the honest question: What am I doing with what God has given me?If you've ever struggled with comparison, control, or finding security in what you have, this conversation will challenge and encourage you to live with eternity in view.PS: Loving the podcast?Take a few minutes and let us know by leaving a rating or review so we can keep providing free content to help you.Episode Resources: Shop The Finding Freedom Co. Planners, Journals, and Bible Study GuidesJoin the Finding Freedom Co. Free Discipleship Community⁠Other Free Resources⁠ Let's connect on social media: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Finding Freedom Instagram⁠⁠

In explosive legal filings, the DOJ indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) on multiple counts of wire fraud and money laundering – accusing the anti-racism organization of secretly paying millions of donor dollars to KKK leaders, white nationalists, and even organizers of the infamous 2017 Charlottesville rally. Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that the SPLC was “manufacturing the extremism it purports to oppose by paying sources to stoke racial hatred.” The documents contain many examples, including allegations of $270,000 paid to a source that “made racist postings under the supervision of the SPLC” and an informant who was paid over $1,000,000 after stealing 25 boxes of documents from another extremist organization – with full support of his high-level SPLC contact. Del Bigtree is an Emmy-winning producer, journalist, and filmmaker. He is the Executive Producer of “An Inconvenient Study,” CEO of the Informed Consent Action Network (ICAN), and host of The HighWire. Bigtree previously produced “Vaxxed” and served as Communications Director for the Kennedy 2024 campaign. Follow at https://x.com/delbigtree Emily Jashinsky is a journalist and cultural commentator. She is the host of After Party with Emily Jashinsky and the Megyn Kelly Wrap-up Show, cohost of Breaking Points, and a columnist at UnHerd. Learn more at https://emilyjashinsky.substack.com/ 「 SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS 」 • COVEPURE - Do you know what's in your tap water? Get $250 off your purifier at https://covepure.com/DREW • NATIVEPATH - Take advantage of my 56% off bundle at https://GetNativeCreatine.com/Drew ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• FATTY15 – The future of essential fatty acids is here! Strengthen your cells against age-related breakdown with Fatty15. Get 15% off a 90-day Starter Kit Subscription at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drdrew.com/fatty15⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • PALEOVALLEY - "Paleovalley has a wide variety of extraordinary products that are both healthful and delicious,” says Dr. Drew. "I am a huge fan of this brand and know you'll love it too!” Get 15% off your first order at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drdrew.com/paleovalley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • THE WELLNESS COMPANY - Counteract harmful spike proteins with TWC's Signature Series Spike Support Formula containing nattokinase and selenium. Learn more about TWC's supplements at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twc.health/drew⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 「 ABOUT THE SHOW 」 This show is for entertainment and/or informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Executive Producers • Kaleb Nation - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kalebnation.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Susan Pinsky - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/firstladyoflove⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Content Producer • Emily Barsh - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/emilytvproducer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosted By • Dr. Drew Pinsky - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/drdrew⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You built a consulting business that makes money. But somewhere along the way, it stopped feeling like the business you actually wanted to run. Less-fulfilling work. Underpaying engagements. A schedule you don't fully control.In this episode of the Grow Your Independent Consulting Business podcast, Melisa Liberman breaks down what she calls a “Franken-Business.” This is the consulting business you accidentally create when you keep saying yes to whatever comes your way. Referrals. Execution heavy projects. Underpriced engagements. Clients who treat you like an employee. Work that pays the bills but slowly pulls you away from the business you intended to build.For independent consultants, this is one of the most common reasons business growth feels harder than it should. You may be utilized, but not fulfilled. Profitable, but underpaid. In demand, but for the wrong type of work. Busy, but without the autonomy you expected when you left corporate.If you're an independent consultant who wants to reposition your consulting business, such as moving from execution to advisory work, raising your consulting fees, protecting your calendar, or building a more sustainable consulting business model, this episode will show you where to start.Melisa walks you through a 3-part framework to evolve out of your Franken-Business without starting over. You'll learn how to decide what your ideal consulting business actually looks like, commit to making that business work, and protect your decision with clear filters and non-negotiables.You do not need to burn your business down.You need to stop letting misaligned opportunities build your business for you.Timestamps for Key Moments:[05:00] What a Franken business is and how independent consultants accidentally build one[07:00] How small consulting business compromises turn into your default business model[11:00] Why your clients may have designed your consulting business for you[16:00] The hidden cost of staying in misaligned consulting work[20:00] Why fear keeps consultants stuck in the wrong offers, clients, and pricing[23:00] Step 1: Decide what your ideal consulting business model looks like[30:00] Step 2: Commit by asking, “How will I make this work?”[33:00] Step 3: Protect your business with filters and non negotiables[37:00] Questions to help you evolve your consulting business nowResources Mentioned:Companion Resource: Read Chapter 8 in Melisa's book, Grow Your Consulting Business: The 14-Step Roadmap to Make Your Independent Consulting Goals a Reality, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSXJBGVB Full Show Noteshttps://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-267Want More?• Melisa's Books, Planners & Journals: https://linktr.ee/melisaliberman• Get Melisa's Book: https://www.melisaliberman.com/book• Visit Melisa's Website: https://www.melisaliberman.com/ • Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melisa-libermanWant help achieving your consulting business goals? Melisa can help. Click here for more on coaching tailored to you as an independent consulting business owner.

LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/383 Whether you are a veteran or a rookie teacher, planning and organization is key! There are so many teacher planners out there, but how do you know which one will actually work for you? Listen in as Linda and Sarah walk through what to look for, what to avoid, and how to choose a teacher planner that truly fits your style, schedule, and season of teaching! 00:00 Choosing the Right Teacher Planner 05:00 Digital vs. Physical Planners 08:26 Budget Considerations for Planners 15:44 Features and Personalization in Planners 22:28 Final Thoughts on Planner Selection Resources/Links Mentioned: Pray & Plan ( + Quiz! ): https://teach4theheart.com/planner  

If you're a planner, a goal-setter, or someone who loves mapping out the future… this passage might challenge you, in the best way.In this episode, we're walking through James 4:13–17 and talking about what it really means to make plans with God instead of assuming we're in control.Because the issue isn't planning… it's presumption.We'll break down:What “boasting about tomorrow” actually meansWhy our lives are described as a mistThe difference between godly planning and worldly strivingWhat it looks like to say “If the Lord wills” in your everyday lifeThe often-overlooked sin of not doing what God calls you to doThis is a convicting and freeing reminder that: You don't need to have your whole life figured out… you just need to be obedient today.PS: Loving the podcast?Take a few minutes and let us know by leaving a rating or review so we can keep providing free content to help you.Episode Resources: Shop The Finding Freedom Co. Planners, Journals, and Bible Study GuidesJoin the Finding Freedom Co. Free Discipleship Community⁠Other Free Resources⁠ Let's connect on social media: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Finding Freedom Instagram⁠⁠

What happens when a retired school nutrition director decides to build the software she always wished she had? You get Health-e Pro — a USDA-approved menu planning platform with over 5,000 recipes, 20,000 products, and a team of dietitians and food service professionals building technology from the inside out.In this episode, Marlon Gordon sits down with Kadon Simmons (Head of Growth) and Kim Coleman (Head of Product) at Health-e Pro to break down how their founder Meg Chesley turned a consulting side hustle into a 30-person company that school districts refuse to leave. They dive into how menu planning drives the entire school nutrition business, why their software is designed for you to spend LESS time in it, how AI is about to change compliance and recipe suggestions, the role manufacturers and commodities play in K-12 food service, and why the best people in this industry are lifers.Whether you're a food service director, a menu planner, a school nutrition professional, or a manufacturer trying to better serve K-12, this conversation is packed with insights on technology, innovation, scratch cooking, USDA compliance, and the future of feeding kids.===========================Connect with our guests! ===========================Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healtheproInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthe_pro/?hl=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/15218019X: https://twitter.com/healthe_proYouTube:  @healthepro  ===========================Connect with us! ===========================Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nxtgen_network/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nxtgenmarlon/ https://www.facebook.com/NxtGenNetworkAgencyLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nxtgen-network/ ===========================================Subscribe and Listen to the Next Up Podcast HERE:

Most independent consultants who want to work fewer hours assume that by working less, they'll earn less.That assumption is incorrect.But it's also deeply wired in.In this episode, Melisa breaks down why the 40-plus-hour default is so hard to shake, how it shapes your consulting business decisions without you realizing it, and what it actually takes to change it without tanking your income.You didn't leave corporate to rebuild the same 40-50+-hour week. This episode is about fixing that, so you have true flexibility.You'll walk away with the four-part shift required to make fewer hours sustainable: the mindset change, the business model redesign, the transition strategy, and how to catch the old patterns before they pull you back.If you've told yourself you'll work less once things settle down (but that time never comes), this episode is for you.Timestamps for Key Moments:[02:20] Why working fewer than 40 hours does not have to mean sacrificing revenue[05:30] The hidden mindset trap that keeps consultants tying time to money[08:05] Real examples of what a 30 hour work week can look like in practice[11:10] Why your mindset has to shift before your schedule can[18:20] How to define a 30 hour business model that supports your revenue goals[20:05] A simple effective rate exercise to pressure test your model[24:05] The transition process for making a lower hour work week your new normal[27:10] How to catch old habits before they pull you back into overworkingTune in to Episode 266 for a practical roadmap to help you work fewer hours, stop defaulting to corporate work patterns, and build a consulting business that supports both your income goals and your life.Resources Mentioned:Companion Resource: Read Chapter 14 in Melisa's book, Grow Your Consulting Business: The 14-Step Roadmap to Make Your Independent Consulting Goals a Reality, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSXJBGVB Full Show Noteshttps://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-266Mentioned in this Episode: Episode 259: The 5 Ways to Increase Your Consulting Capacity Without Working More, https://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-259/   Want More?• Melisa's Books, Planners & Journals: https://linktr.ee/melisaliberman• Get Melisa's Book: https://www.melisaliberman.com/book• Visit Melisa's Website: https://www.melisaliberman.com/ • Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melisa-libermanWant help achieving your consulting business goals? Melisa can help. Click here for more on coaching tailored to you as an independent consulting business owner.

Amanda is back with Christina to talk about: How we use our daily planners- what we do similarly and what we do very differently Multi-tasking- is it helpful? Is it even possible to avoid? What our husbands think about while watching TV vs what we think about  Referenced in this episode: The Great Wall of Vulva

Today, we discuss those cool, simple garden planning memes and why they don't actually work - and what to do about it. Sponsor 1: DiscountMylarBags.com Sponsor 2: The Wealthsteading Podcast, InvestableWealth.com

Struggling to get consistent clients as an independent consultant? Still relying on your network and hoping work shows up?This episode shows you a smarter way to get clients and build a reliable, repeatable pipeline.Most consultants aren't short on expertise. They're short on a clear, intentional approach to lead generation. Instead, they rely on referrals, past relationships, or the occasional inbound request and call it a strategy.That works. Until it doesn't.In this episode, Melisa breaks down the 8 lead generation pathways available to independent consultants and how to choose the right one based on your business, your clients, and what you will actually follow through on consistently.You don't need to do all eight. You need to stop being vague about how you get clients and start building a system that works on purpose.Melisa organizes these pathways into three categories. Relationship based, channel based, and visibility based. Because the real issue is not a lack of options. It is a lack of clarity and commitment.She also challenges the assumptions that quietly keep your pipeline inconsistent:“I've already tapped my network.”“My clients will reach out when they need me.”“I guess I need to do cold outreach.”None of those create a repeatable business development system.This episode shows you how to identify what is already working, stop dismissing it as luck, and turn it into a consistent source of demand.Timestamps for Key Moments:[03:40] – Why cold outreach is not the only way to get clients[05:00] – The 3 lead generation categories explained[12:00] – How to activate your network without making it awkward[15:00] – Why past clients are your most underused asset[19:00] – The difference between passive and repeatable referrals[22:00] – How referral partnerships create ongoing demand[24:00] – Why speaking drives high-quality inbound leads[28:00] – When content marketing works and when it does not[30:00] – How to approach dream clients without cold outreach[35:00] – The 3 filters to choose the right pathway[39:00] – The 2 biggest mistakes that kill your pipelineResources Mentioned:Companion Resource: The Consultant's Lead Generation Effectiveness Scorecardhttps://assessments.melisaliberman.com/lead-genFull Show Noteshttps://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-265Mentioned in this Episode: Episode 262 - How Independent Consultants Get on their Dream Clients' Calendarshttps://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-262/Want More?• Melisa's Books, Planners & Journals: https://linktr.ee/melisaliberman• Get Melisa's Book: https://www.melisaliberman.com/book• Visit Melisa's Website: https://www.melisaliberman.com/ • Follow on LinkedIn:Ready to stop depending on your warm network and start building a real pipeline?The Lead Gen Sprint is a focused program for independent consultants who want a simple, repeatable system for generating leads, without waiting on referrals.The Q2 2026 Sprint starts April 14th. If you want a pipeline this quarter, now is the time.Learn more and enroll at www.LGSprint.com.Want help achieving your consulting business goals? Melisa can help. Click here for more on coaching tailored to you as an independent consulting business owner.

5 Hours and 9 MinutesPG-13Thomas777 is a revisionist historian and a fiction writer.Here are episodes 6-10 of the World War 2 series with Thomas777 in one audio file.Episode 6: The Origin and Rise of Winston Churchill Pt. 3 - 1936-1939 w/ Thomas777Episode 7: Winston Churchill Becomes a Warlord - Part 4 of 4 w/ Thomas777Episode 8: Dispelling Myths, and an Introduction to 'Operation Barbarossa' w/ Thomas777Episode 9: Laying Out the Details of 'Operation Barbarossa' w/ Thomas 777Episode 10: The Conscience of the War (WW2) Wagers and Planners w/ Thomas777Thomas' SubstackThomas777 MerchandiseThomas' Book "Steelstorm Pt. 1"Thomas' Book "Steelstorm Pt. 2"Thomas on TwitterThomas' CashApp - $7homas777Pete and Thomas777 'At the Movies'Support Pete on His WebsitePete's PatreonPete's SubstackPete's SubscribestarPete's GUMROADPete's VenmoPete's Buy Me a CoffeePete on FacebookPete on TwitterBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-quinones-show--6071361/support.

Most independent consultants either skip quarterly planning or build a plan they never look at again. This episode gives you the quarterly plan that finally moves the needle.Not a generic goal-setting exercise. A process that connects your day-to-day decisions to real revenue growth.If you're running a consulting business and you're tired of staying busy without feeling like you're actually moving forward, this episode is for you.What you'll learn:Melisa covers why quarterly planning is one of the highest-leverage habits you can build as an independent consultant, and what's usually missing when it doesn't work. She breaks down the six most common quarterly planning mistakes consultants make, so you can avoid making them.You'll also hear how to structure a quarterly plan that goes beyond a to-do list. Goals, projects, recurring routines, and the built-in accountability that keeps you executing instead of reacting.Episode Timestamps:[05:00] Why quarterly planning aligns your daily work with your annual revenue goals and long-term vision as an independent consultant[15:00] The six quarterly planning mistakes independent consultants make, including the one that kills follow-through before the quarter even starts[25:00] What a strong quarterly plan includes: goals, projects, and the recurring routines that create consistent pipeline[35:00] How to build mindset and accountability into your quarterly plan so it stays a working tool, not a forgotten documentBottom line: Quarterly planning isn't about having a prettier spreadsheet. It's about making better decisions, staying committed to your consulting business goals, and growing with intention.Resources MentionedFree Companion Resource: Quarterly Plan Framework for Independent Consultants: https://www.icquarterlyplan.comFull Show Notes: https://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-264Melisa's Books, Planners & Journals: https://linktr.ee/melisalibermanEpisode 080: The Quarterly Focus Project: https://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-80/#more-1318Episode 246: The 10 Surprising Relationships That Grow Your Consulting Business: https://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-246/#more-2821Mentioned ResourcesCompanion Resource: Quarterly Plan Framework, https://www.ICquarterlyplan.com  Full Show Notes: https://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-264Melisa's Books, Planners & Journals: https://linktr.ee/melisalibermanMentioned in this Episode:Episode 080 – The Quarterly Focus Project, Ready to stop depending on your warm network and start building a real pipeline?The Lead Gen Sprint is a focused program for independent consultants who want a simple, repeatable system for generating leads, without waiting on referrals.The Q2 2026 Sprint starts April 14th. If you want a pipeline this quarter, now is the time.Learn more and enroll at www.LGSprint.com.Want help achieving your consulting business goals? Melisa can help. Click here for more on coaching tailored to you as an independent consulting business owner.

In this episode of the Trend Talk podcast, a companion series for the 2026 Trend Report for Planners, Joe DeAngelis, research manager at the American Planning Association (APA), sits down with Nestor Davidson, the Emma Bloomberg Professor of Real Estate at the Harvard Graduate School of Design. An urban law expert, Nestor delves into the complex dynamics between state and local governance, highlighting the adversarial relationships and the challenges of state preemption. Their conversation covers the importance of shared governance and the need to protect local representation, while acknowledging the shortcomings of local politics. They also explore how these issues intersect with broader environmental, political, and social trends, emphasizing their impact on cities, planners, and planning practices across the country. The 2026 Trend Report for Planners is created by APA in partnership with the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy.

Have you ever wondered if the way you're thinking, reacting, or making decisions is truly rooted in God's wisdom?In this verse-by-verse Bible study of James 3:13–18, we uncover the clear and convicting difference between earthly wisdom and wisdom that comes from heaven. James shows us that true wisdom isn't just about what we know, it's revealed through how we live, how we love, and how we respond to others.We'll talk about:What biblical wisdom really is (and where it comes from)The warning signs of earthly wisdom: envy, selfish ambition, and prideHow to recognize godly wisdom in your daily lifeWhat it looks like to be a peacemaker and sow seeds of righteousnessIf you're a Christian mom seeking to live with intention, grow in your faith, and align your life with God's Word, this episode will both challenge and encourage you.PS: Loving the podcast?Take a few minutes and let us know by leaving a rating or review so we can keep providing free content to help you.Episode Resources: Shop The Finding Freedom Co. Planners, Journals, and Bible Study GuidesJoin the Finding Freedom Co. Free Discipleship Community⁠Other Free Resources⁠ Let's connect on social media: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Finding Freedom Instagram⁠⁠

I just started using a paper planner again for the first time in many years, and the coolest thing is noticing that calendared blocks of time feel more "real" to my brain when I've written them by hand. That tangibility in turn seems to be making it easier to stick with things. Caveat that it can always be the initial dopamine surge of any new system! That said, if it's working, I say try new tools anyway, even if they only work for a few months ;)AuDHD Flourishing resources:Transcript Doc (often a few weeks behind, but we do catch up!)Mattia's NewsletterLike Your Brain community space (Patreon/Discord) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your pipeline isn't unpredictable because you're bad at business development. It's unpredictable because you're solving the wrong problem.Here's an example.Mike had 12 prospect conversations in two months. None converted. He assumed he needed better leads, a clearer niche, or a different lead gen strategy.He was wrong on all three.The actual problem was happening in the first 10 minutes of every conversation, and one shift in how he approached those calls changed everything.Most consultants treat an inconsistent pipeline like it needs a complete overhaul. New strategy. Different routine. More time available to work on it.The reality? Your lead generation process usually has one specific bottleneck. And until you diagnose what that bottleneck actually is, you'll keep spinning without traction.This episode is for you if:You're having conversations, but they're not converting to opportunitiesYour calendar feels too full for consistent business developmentYou know you need more pipeline activity but you're not sure where to startYou're tired of guessing what's actually wrong with your lead gen processIn this episode, Melisa breaks down the three most common lead generation mistakes independent consultants make, how to diagnose which one is stalling your pipeline, and what to fix first.The bigger point?You don't need a perfect lead gen machine. You need a repeatable process for diagnosing what's not working, fixing the right thing, and refining it as your consulting business evolves.What You'll Learn:[02:00] Why troubleshooting matters more than chasing the "perfect" lead gen strategy - and what even consultants with strong pipelines are constantly adjusting[06:00] The two gaps that keep ideal clients off your calendar - and why solving one without the other doesn't move the needle[11:00] What happens in prospect conversations that determines whether they convert - and the mistake consultants make in the first 10 minutes that stalls everything[24:30] How to diagnose whether "I don't have time" is a real constraint or a symptom of something else entirely[32:00] The step-by-step process for diagnosing your consulting pipeline so you can stop guessing and start building predictable lead flowReady to build a repeatable system for landing consulting clients without relying on referrals or feeling salesy?Learn more about the Lead Gen Sprint at https://www.melisaliberman.com/consultant-lead-generation-sprintResources:Join the Consultant's Lead Generation Sprint: https://www.melisaliberman.com/consultant-lead-generation-sprintFull Show Notes: https://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-263Melisa's Books & Planners: https://linktr.ee/melisalibermanRelated EpisodesReady to stop depending on your warm network and start building a real pipeline?The Lead Gen Sprint is a focused program for independent consultants who want a simple, repeatable system for generating leads, without waiting on referrals.The Q2 2026 Sprint starts April 14th. If you want a pipeline this quarter, now is the time.Learn more and enroll at www.LGSprint.com.Want help achieving your consulting business goals? Melisa can help. Click here for more on coaching tailored to you as an independent consulting business owner.

In James 3:1-12, we're confronted with a sobering truth: our words carry more power than we realize.James begins with a weighty warning for teachers, but quickly shifts to something that applies to all of us: the tongue. Though small, it has the ability to direct our lives, destroy relationships, and reveal what's truly in our hearts.In this verse-by-verse Bible study, we break down:Why teachers are held to a higher standardThe connection between our words and our heartsHow the tongue can bring life—or destructionPractical ways to surrender our speech to GodThis isn't just about what we say, it's about transformation from the inside out.✨ If this message encourages or convicts you, share it with a friend and subscribe for more verse-by-verse Bible studies.

Productivity is often presented as a matter of doing more, managing time better, or finding the right system.But underneath that, many women are also navigating something deeper: how to carry responsibility without losing themselves, how to use their energy wisely, and how to build in ways that remain sustainable across different seasons of life.In this conversation, I sit down with Carina Lawson, business efficiency consultant, certified high-performance coach, and founder of Ponderlily Paper & Planners, to talk about productivity, work-life integration, habits, technology, and the realities many women face while building both work and life at the same time.This conversation offers practical insight, but also invites a deeper reflection on how we define effectiveness and what truly supports us in the long run.

As health systems pursue growth beyond traditional avenues, the role of the strategic planner is becoming increasingly complex. High level directional data is no longer enough — achieving meaningful, differentiated growth now requires leveraging granular, sophisticated data to inform investment decisions. In this episode, host Rachel Woods sits down with Advisory Board experts Sebastian Beckman and Ellie Wiles to explore how health systems can rethink strategic planning for 2026 and beyond. Together, they unpack what it should actually look like to democratize data, why data governance matters just as much as data access, and how service line leaders can partner with planners to make faster, more precise, margin savvy decisions. We're here to help: Podcast | 289: What are health systems doing in 2026? Results from our survey are in. Playlist | Radio Advisory Provider Strategy and Financial Outlook Playlist Case Study | How UT Southwestern closed genomic testing gaps in prostate cancer care ICYMI: Webinar | The top 10 trends impacting health systems in 2026 Tools | Check out Advisory Board's Market Scenario Planner and other Advisory Board analytics and data tools to inform your strategy for growth, cost control and more. Comprehensive women's healthcare: Redefining the standard of care A transcript of this episode as well as more information and resources can be found on RadioAdvisory.advisory.com.

In this episode, we walk verse by verse through James 2:14–26, one of the most discussed passages in the New Testament.James asks a powerful question: What good is it if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds?Does this mean our works save us? How does this passage fit with Paul's teaching that we are saved by grace through faith?Together we unpack:• The difference between claiming faith and living faith • Why works do not earn salvation • How true faith naturally produces action • What Abraham and Rahab teach us about obedience • Why James says faith without deeds is deadScripture makes it clear that salvation is a gift from God, but genuine faith transforms the way we live. Our works are not the root of salvation, they are the fruit of it.If you've ever wrestled with how faith and works fit together, this episode will help bring clarity and encouragement._________________________________________

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9. Professor Paul Thomas Chamberlainof Columbia University recounts the November 1941 White House meetingswhere U.S. leaders prepared for an imminent, yet poorly understood, Japaneseattack. He explains that military planners initially focused on the Philippines and discounted a strike on Pearl Harborbecause they underestimated the lethality of aircraft carriers. Chamberlain highlights that this era marked the transition from traditional battleship-centric warfare to the carrier-dominated strategies that would define the Pacific theater. (9)1942 MERCHANT MARINE

Free Live Training: How to Build a Predictable Demand System as an Independent ConsultantIf your pipeline has felt more like a guessing game than a system, this is where that changes.We're going inside the four tools that make it work in practice: the Owner mindset, the SDR mindset, the revenue plan, and the contact-to-client journey.Consultants leave this training realizing why their pipeline strategy is off, and knowing exactly what to do about it.Tuesday, March 17th | 10am PT / 11am MT / 12pm CT / 1pm ET Live with Q&A. Register here: www.ICworkshop.info----------Many independent consultants believe scaling means building a team, hiring employees, and turning their business into something that looks a lot like the corporate life they left behind.But that assumption creates a ceiling.In this episode, Melisa breaks down the six strategic ways solo consultants can scale their businesses without hiring employees. If your goal is to stay independent, lean, and highly profitable, this conversation reframes what scaling actually looks like. You'll hear how scaling is less about adding more people and more about shifting how you think, price, position, and structure your business. Because the truth is, many consultants hit revenue plateaus not because they lack expertise, but because they're still operating like contractors instead of business owners.This episode walks you through the mindset shifts, structural decisions, and leverage strategies that allow an independent consultant to grow revenue and impact without increasing complexity or working more hours.What you will learn in this episode:[06:10] Why scaling starts with identity, and how thinking like a scaled business owner changes the decisions you make.[12:40] How to calculate your effective target rate, and why most consultants dramatically undervalue their time.[20:55] How productizing your expertise creates repeatable results and simplifies both delivery and sales.[25:30] What a leveraged demand engine looks like and how speaking, teaching, and thought leadership create inbound opportunities.[30:15] How to diversify revenue streams through referrals, partnerships, and intellectual property.[35:20] Why buying back your time is a scaling strategy, not a luxury.Tune into Episode 261 to learn six ways to scale your business without employees as a solo consultant.Full Show Notes: https://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-261Mentioned ResourcesCompanion Resource: Check out Melisa's Business Brain Journal, https://www.growthatlas.solutions/pages/products-business-brain-journal Melisa's Books, Planners & Journals: https://linktr.ee/melisalibermanMentioned in this Episode:Episode 014 – 6 Tools to Scale Your Consulting Business, https://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-14/#more-1239  Episode 223 - Custom GPTs for Consultants: Scale Your Thinking, Not Just YourThe consultants landing clients right now are doing this. There are strategies working right now to help independent consultants build predictable pipelines. Melisa walks through the four specific tools on March 17th. Register free at www.ICworkshop.info. Want help achieving your consulting business goals? Melisa can help. Click here for more on coaching tailored to you as an independent consulting business owner.

In this Bible study, we walk verse-by-verse through James 2:1-13 and examine James' warning against favoritism among believers.James teaches that faith in Jesus Christ cannot coexist with partiality. When we elevate people based on wealth, appearance, influence, or status, we contradict the very character of God, who shows no favoritism.In this teaching we explore:• Why favoritism is considered sin in Scripture • What James means by the “royal law” to love your neighbor as yourself • Why the poor are often described as rich in faith • How even “small” sins make us lawbreakers before God • What it means that “mercy triumphs over judgment”This passage challenges believers to examine how we treat others both inside and outside the church and calls us to reflect the mercy we have received through Christ.If our faith is real, it will be visible in how we love people.___________________________________

5 Hours and 9 MinutesPG-13Thomas777 is a revisionist historian and a fiction writer.Here are episodes 6-10 of the World War 2 series with Thomas777 in one audio file.Episode 6: The Origin and Rise of Winston Churchill Pt. 3 - 1936-1939 w/ Thomas777Episode 7: Winston Churchill Becomes a Warlord - Part 4 of 4 w/ Thomas777Episode 8: Dispelling Myths, and an Introduction to 'Operation Barbarossa' w/ Thomas777Episode 9: Laying Out the Details of 'Operation Barbarossa' w/ Thomas 777Episode 10: The Conscience of the War (WW2) Wagers and Planners w/ Thomas777Thomas' SubstackThomas777 MerchandiseThomas' Book "Steelstorm Pt. 1"Thomas' Book "Steelstorm Pt. 2"Thomas on TwitterThomas' CashApp - $7homas777Pete and Thomas777 'At the Movies'Support Pete on His WebsitePete's PatreonPete's SubstackPete's SubscribestarPete's GUMROADPete's VenmoPete's Buy Me a CoffeePete on FacebookPete on TwitterBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-quinones-show--6071361/support.

Free Live Training: How to Build a Predictable Demand System as an Independent ConsultantIf your pipeline has felt more like a guessing game than a system, this is where that changes.Consultants leave this training realizing why their pipeline strategy is off, and knowing exactly what to do about it.Tuesday, March 17th | 10am PT / 11am MT / 12pm CT / 1pm ET Live with Q&A. Register here: www.ICworkshop.info----------About This Episode: The 5 Capacity Leaks Slowing the Growth of Your Independent Consulting BusinessYou're swamped. And the idea of growing your business feels impossible unless you're willing to work more hours. Which you're not. That's not why you left corporate.Most independent consultants are losing significant time and energy through five specific patterns that feel completely normal. Fix the leaks and the capacity for growth was already there. You just couldn't see where it was going.In this episode, Melisa walks you through exactly what those five leaks are, what each one looks like in practice, and how to identify which one is doing the most damage in your business right now.What you will learn in this episode:[05:00] What a capacity leak is, and why they cap your revenue by draining time, focus, and emotional bandwidth.[08:40] The business model leak. The structural ceiling created by time-based revenue, underpricing, misaligned work, or unclear offers.[11:30] The boundary leak. Scope creep disguised as “being responsive,” and how weak expectations dilute your impact.[14:40] The focus leak. Context switching, inbox-driven days, too many priorities, and no protected growth time.[17:20] The shadow work leak. False productivity like over-planning, researching, and organizing instead of acting.[22:10] The emotional leak. The second-guessing, avoidance, and fear of getting it wrong that shrinks what you're willing to go after.[27:30] How to prioritize what to fix first using a 90-day lens, without trying to overhaul everything at once.If you've been running hard without moving forward, this episode shows you exactly why and what to do about it.Full Show Notes: https://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-260Mentioned ResourcesCompanion Resource: Read Chapter 13 in Melisa's book, Grow Your Consulting Business: The 14-Step Roadmap to Make Your Independent Consulting Goals a Reality, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSXJBGVB Melisa's Books, Planners & Journals: https://linktr.ee/melisalibermanMentioned in this Episode: Episode 259: The 5 Ways to Increase Your Consulting Capacity Without Working More, https://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-259/   I'm hosting a live training on March 17th on building a consulting pipeline that fuels your revenue goals. We're covering the specific tools that make it work: Owner mindset, SDR mindset, revenue plan, and the contact-to-client journey.Consultants leave this training realizing their pipeline strategy is off and knowing exactly what to do about it. Register at ICworkshop.info.Want help achieving your consulting business goals? Melisa can help. Click here for more on coaching tailored to you as an independent consulting business owner.

Max Hastings reports that historians emphasize the disorientation of landings, where survival often depended on a few heroic individuals amidst the brilliant but flawed logistics of the Allied planners. 12.1944 SWORD