Podcasts about planners

If you've ever said, “One day I'll write a book,” this episode is your call to stop waiting and start writing. LeAnne Lagasse joins Melisa to walk through the real process of writing and launching a book as a consultant, including the parts no one talks about.LeAnne doesn't sugarcoat the process. From decision fatigue to imposter syndrome to learning how to repurpose your workshop content into a compelling written format, she shares what it takes to go from idea to finished product.More importantly, Melisa and LeAnne dig into why a book isn't a vanity project, it's a strategic business asset when you give it a clear “job” to do.If you've got a book idea on your "someday" list or want to see how a consultant uses authorship to elevate demand, thought leadership, and pricing, this conversation is a must-listen.And, as a bonus LeAnne shares tips on how to hire an Executive Assistant and wh she engaged to help her with the book writing process and launch.What you will learn in this episode:[03:41] Why LeAnne finally decided to write her book after years of putting it off[10:25] The mindset shift that helped her overcome imposter syndrome and commit to authorship[16:30] How she used AI like ChatGPT to test reader reactions, tighten stories, and simulate feedback[21:55] The job she gave her book and how she aligned the publishing path to fit that goal[26:10] What made the process harder than she expected and how she managed the emotional challenges[36:40] Advice for consultants considering writing a book and the investment she believes made it possible [42:33] How LeAnne consistently attracts more demand than she can handle and her systems for staying top-of-mind[47:30] Why she hired a full-time employee (and how she finds someone who can write in her voice)Tune in to Episode 239 for an honest look at what it takes to write a book that not only adds credibility, but becomes a core asset in your consulting business growth strategy.Mentioned Resources1) Full Show Notes: https://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-239/2) Find LeAnne Lagasse: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leannelagasse/ Website - https://www.leannelagasse.com/Book - The Congruent Leader: Build Trust, Lead with Self-Awareness, and Close the Gap Between How You See Yourself and How Others Experience You - https://www.thecongruentleaderbook.com/LeAnne's Amazon Book TeamBecky (Graphic Designer): https://beckysgraphicdesign.com/Deb (Editor): https://www.radiantmedialabs.com/Vanessa (Copyeditor): https://www.vanessamayco.com/3) Melisa's Free Resources, Books, Planners & Journals: https://linktr.ee/melisaliberman4) Related Episode:  ️Episode 071 – Creating Compelling Consulting Offers (and more) with LeAnne Lagasse 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.

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Start Organize October: simplyconvivial.com/october - Choosing a planner doesn't have to waste your time. Should you go digital, paper, or both? In this episode of Simply Convivial, I walk through the pros and cons of each option—digital planners, paper planners, and combo systems—so you can quickly choose what works best for you and move forward.We'll look at:Why digital planners are convenient, searchable, and shareable—but also distracting.Why paper planners engage your brain differently and help you remember more—but can get messy fast.How a combo method works best for moms who just need a quick start.I also share the four essential planner pieces—calendar, weekly dashboard, daily card, and interval plan—and the best way to start using them today.Don't overthink it. Your planner only works if you use it. Let's make a simple choice and get going.Start Organize October: simplyconvivial.com/october

Even though the year is wrapping up and vacations take over, landing consulting clients in Q4 doesn't have to be hard.Q4 isn't a write-off.When Q4 rolls around, many consultants either start to panic that they won't hit their revenue goals or they ease off the gas because they've already met them. These approaches can cost you momentum and opportunity.In this episode, Melisa Liberman walks you through a simple three-part framework to help you finish the year strong: Choosing what to sell that fits the season, Creating a clear plan to deliver it, and Fueling your work with an aligned mindset.You'll hear why clients are still buying in Q4, what types of offers are easiest to land this time of year, and how to use the last few months as a launchpad into next year.Don't let the calendar dictate your results. There is still time to set and achieve goals in your independent consulting business.What you will learn in this episode:[02:52] What Q4 might look for you right now[06:50] How to make the most of Q4[11:25] Developing a plan to optimize your Q4 results[21:19] Benefits of taking this approach[24:00] 3 steps to put this into actionTune in to Episode 238 to learn how to win consulting clients in Q4 while setting yourself up for a stronger start to 2026.Mentioned Resources1) Full Show Notes: https://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-238/2) Melisa's Free Resources, Books, Planners & Journals: https://linktr.ee/melisalibermanWant help achieving your consulting business goals? Melisa can help. Click here for more on coaching tailored to you as an independent consulting business owner.

Are you ready to finally get your planner or journal into the hands of customers? In this episode, I share 10 powerful strategies to sell your planner, plus the pros and cons of each. From Kickstarter campaigns to email marketing, I'll show you what's worked for me over the past decade running a 7-figure planner business. You'll learn: The best way to launch without spending your own money Why Shopify is the gold standard for selling planners The truth about wholesaling, Amazon, and subscription boxes How to leverage influencers, conferences, and corporate gifting Why email + SMS marketing are the secret to repeat customers Whether you're just starting out or ready to scale, this episode will help you create a plan to grow your planner business with confidence. About me: I'm Polly Payne, CEO and founder of Horacio Printing. I've sold over 45,000 Dream Planners worldwide, along with Bible studies and journals. Now, I teach other dreamers how to do the same through Print School. Your Next Steps:

I've got an update on my home office (don't miss the picture of my gorgeous new desk over on Facebook) and I am planning the three things I'll do for myself in October.  These three things will likely become my  favorite scrapbook layouts for the month.  They are the craft festivals and artist dates that fill my cup, ramp up my creative energy, and leave me feeling refreshed.  I hope you'll play along and take photos!

From Barista to Wealth Planners for Small Business Owners New Interview guest- Brandon & Amanda Neely CFP. I'm happy to have The Neeley's join me for a one-on-one interview! They've got experience running a small business just like yours or the one you might run one day. Tune in and as we'll be discussing the story of tragedy in their business, how they recovered and what they learned from my latest book. This is a ‘must see event' for anyone who owns or will own a business one day. Set yourself a reminder on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/1H4uPZ9r1s0 It will be going live Monday September 29, 2025 at 1 PM Atlantic Time 12 Noon Eastern Time See you there! David C Barnett **** - Join David's email list so you never miss any new videos or important information or insights, RECEIVE 7 FREE GIFTS!!- https://www.DavidCBarnettList.com **** Do Business with David using these incredible internet links... - David's Blog where you can find hundreds of free videos and articles, https://www.DavidCBarnett.com - Book a call with David and let him help you with your project, https://www.CallDavidBarnett.com - Learn how to buy a successful and profitable business in a risk-controlled way https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com - Get help selling your business, https://www.HowToSellMyOwnBusiness.com - Get better organized in your business, https://www.EasySmallBizSystems.com - Learn to make better cash flow forecasts and write incredibly effective business plans from scratch!, https://www.BizPlanSchool.com - Learn to build an equity asset with insurance! visit https://www.NewBankingSolution.com -Did you sign up for an expensive Merchant Cash Advance for your business and now struggle to make the payments? Find out how you can negotiate your way out at https://www.EndMyMCA.com

Episode Summary: Major Kyle “Ghengis” Rimando, Chief of the Space Strategy Branch at SF S5/8, and Dr. John J. “Patsy” Klein, Senior Fellow and Strategist at Falcon Research Inc., join host Heather “Lucky” Penney—along with Mitchell Institute Senior Fellows Charles Galbreath and Jen “Boots” Reeves—to discuss key concepts regarding space domain awareness, offensive and defensive counterspace operations, and what it will take to secure space superiority. They explore lessons learned from recent operations; plus, important considerations tied to joint and cyber integration. This is fundamentally tied to the Space Force's latest document: Space Warfighting: A Framework for Planners. Credits: Host: Heather "Lucky" Penney, Director of Research, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Producer: Shane Thin  Executive Producer: Douglas Birkey Guest: Charles Galbreath, Senior Resident Fellow for Space Studies, The Mitchell Institute Spacepower Advantage Center of Excellence (MI-SPACE) Guest: Jennifer "Boots" Reeves, Senior Resident Fellow for Space Studies, The Mitchell Institute Spacepower Advantage Center of Excellence (MI-SPACE) Guest: Major Kyle “Ghengis” Rimando, Chief, Space Strategy Branch, SF S5/8 Guest: Dr. John J. “Patsy” Klein, Senior Fellow and Strategist at Falcon Research Inc. Links: Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/3GbA5Of Website: https://mitchellaerospacepower.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MitchellStudies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mitchell.Institute.Aerospace LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3nzBisb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mitchellstudies/ #MitchellStudies #AerospaceAdvantage #Space

Thinking Like a Business Owner Isn't Just a Mindset. It's a Skill.Most independent consultants know they should think like a business owner, but what does that actually look like day to day?In this episode, Melisa introduces a simple yet powerful strategy: Business Owner Thinking Time. You'll learn how to move beyond reacting to tasks or relying on AI to think for you, and instead carve out time to think strategically and guide your business like a CEO.Melisa shares five practical ways to structure your thinking time so it generates ROI in the form of clearer strategy, smarter decisions, innovative ideas, and stronger leadership. You'll also get two actionable ways to start applying this immediately, including a free 21-day challenge to help you build the habit.When your to-do list drives the day, your business stalls. Learn how to flip that.What you will learn in this episode:[04:50] Why thinking time is your most underutilized tool and what it reveals about your business[10:12] 4 ways to maximize your thinking time and stop wasting the time you do set aside[15:00] 5 pathways for structured thinking so you're not just sitting with a blank page[25:00] The “Business Brain” Challenge and how to start a daily habit of CEO-level thinkingTune in to Episode 237 for practical tools to help you lead your business with intentionality, clarity, and strategy not just urgency.Mentioned Resources1) Full Show Notes: https://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-237/2) Join the Business Brain Challenge: https://www.skool.com/business-owner-growth-lab-7405/about 3) Melisa's Books, Planners & Journals: https://linktr.ee/melisalibermanWant 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's guest is Ash Fox, who turned photographing marriage proposals into a thriving Proposal Planning business that's helped thousands of couples say ‘yes' in the most unforgettable way. Ash's journey began in New York City's vibrant music and nightlife scene, where her passion for photography blossomed as she captured people in their most alive, authentic moments. She's spent the last decade helping over 3,000 couples get engaged! Planning high-stakes, emotionally charged moments that are unforgettable, personal, and wildly romantic. Questions? Go to https://www.instagram.com/ashfoxproposals https://ashfoxphotography.com/   https://www.tiktok.com/@ashfoxproposals   https://www.linkedin.com/in/ash-fox-photography/ This epsiode is brought to you by https://findflightsandhotels.com

What if making cards and scrapbook layouts is more than just your hobby?  In my case, I value connection, communication and creativity so paper crafting is part of living my values.  Being a stamper, a card maker, and a scrapbooker is part of my identity.

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In this episode of the Strategy Bridge Podcast, we are joined by Brian Kerg to talk about the School of Advanced Warfighting and the training of operational planners. Kerg is a Lt. Col. in the Marine Corps and the author of “Dare to Know: Pursuing the Path of the Operational Planner” in the August 2025 issue of the US Naval Institute's “Proceedings.”

It's Friday prayers at the Masjid Al-Noor mosque in St. John's, Newfoundland and the building is packed. Worshippers squeeze into the basement, they spill into the kitchen and lay prayer mats on the lawn. The Muslim community here desperately needs a bigger space. Soon they'll have one because a new mosque, under construction just up the road in a former church. The story of how the new mosque was built involves tragedy, faith and an extraordinary act of generosity connected to one of the most gripping news events in recent years, the imploding of the Titan submersible in the North Atlantic. In her documentary, The Best of Planners, Caroline Hillier explores how unexpected events can create profound connections between strangers. Produced by Caroline Hillier, Joan Webber and Lindsay Bird. This documentary first aired on The Current and Atlantic Voice in June, 2025Storylines is part of the CBC Audio Doc Unit

You might think your lead generation isn't working because you're not consistent. Or because you're not good at marketing. Or because you're fully booked and don't “need” leads right now.Those assumptions are common, and they're also wrong.In this episode, Melisa breaks down the real reasons your consulting pipeline isn't where you want it to be. Most consultants misdiagnose the problem and end up solving for the wrong thing, wasting time, energy, and momentum in the process.In the episode, you'll learn the four true root causes of a low-performing pipeline, how to identify which ones are holding you back, and what to do about them. This isn't about working more. It's about working smarter, and facing some uncomfortable truths that will set you free.Whether your pipeline is bone dry or just not producing the right type of leads, this episode gives you a practical way to get back in control.What you will learn in this episode:[06:12] The four myths consultants believe about why their lead generation isn't working (and why they're so damaging)[10:35] The real reason your strategy isn't working, and why “I don't have a strategy” is usually the honest answer [13:45] Why your skills gap is normal, and how to treat it like a business owner, not a limitation[16:55] What lack of effort really looks like (and how to stop letting excuses pose as facts)[21:50] How mindset quietly sabotages even your best lead gen plans, and how to rewire your thinking[28:35] How to use the Pipeline Scorecard to identify your weak spots and fix them[29:40] Details on the Consultant's Pipeline Sprint, including what it is and how to joinTune in to Episode 236 for the tools to finally fix your pipeline from the real root cause, without hustling, guessing, or winging it.Mentioned Resources1) Join the Consultant's Pipeline Sprint: www.ICaccelerator.com2) Consultant's Lead Gen Scorecard: https://www.pipelinescorecard.com3) Melisa's Books, Planners & Journals: https://linktr.ee/melisaliberman4) Full Show Notes: https://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-236Want help achieving your consulting business goals? Melisa can help. Click here for more on coaching tailored to you as an independent consulting business owner.

Friend, let's be honest… how many planners have you started with excitement, only to abandon by February?New pens, fresh pages, maybe even some cute stickers. You were ready to conquer the year. But somewhere along the way, life happened, and your planner became a reminder that you weren't enough.I've been there too. And I want you to hear this: your value is not in your ability to fill a planner perfectly.This week on the Finding Freedom Co Podcast, I'm talking about why most planners fail busy moms, and more importantly, what God's Word says about true order in our lives. Here's a little sneak peek:Planning without God's guidance leads to stress and exhaustion.God's version of order isn't color-coded perfection, it's peace, priorities, and presence.Small shifts like starting your planning in prayer, choosing three weekly priorities, leaving margin for interruptions, and anchoring your week with scripture can change everything.Friend, your planner should serve you, not control you. And when you invite God into your weekly rhythm, even a messy week can feel full of purpose and peace.

Once upon a time, in the days of the LSS (local scrapbook store) there were large communities of paper crafters working together in a sort of quilting bee style.  Before that online communities were spaces to share techniques and organize themed swaps.  Let's bring back the best elements of those communities!  Share your projects and feedback at www.facebook.com/bewitchedcrafts

Free workshop: simplyconvivial.com/planner | Why your planner isn't working (and how to fix it)How many planners have you bought, only to find they just don't work for your life as a mom? You set them up, fill them out, and then they gather dust—or worse, make you feel more overwhelmed.In this episode of Simply Convivial, I'm sharing 3 reasons your planner might not be working and what you can do instead. Homemakers need a planning tool that fits the interruptions, unpredictability, and priorities of family life—not an executive schedule built for boardrooms and conference calls.I'll walk you through:Why your planner's design may not match your real life.How perfectionism and wishful thinking sneak into your planning pages.The number one reason planners fail (hint: it's about habits, not layouts).A working planner isn't about checking every box. It's about having a tool that helps you cut through mental clutter, make wise choices in the moment, and prevent overwhelm.

Krisy Thomas, COO of the Certified Wedding Planner Society, is joined by two remarkable Certified Wedding Planners, Vicki Amar and Ashley Babbitt, to share their transformative journeys in the wedding industry. This captivating conversation highlights the power of education, certification, and community in shaping a successful career.Vicki Amar brings a fascinating perspective, having coordinated iconic New York City events like the Times Square New Year's Eve Ball Drop and Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade before transitioning to wedding planning. Despite her extensive event experience, Vicki recognized that wedding planning required specialized knowledge—a realization that led her to pursue certification and take the leap into full-time entrepreneurship.Ashley Babbitt offers a complementary journey, having strategically pursued certification while still in college. This approach gave her the confidence to pursue shadowing opportunities even during the challenges of the COVID period. Now a lead planner in Orlando, Ashley continues to advocate for education and mentorship, particularly for students entering the wedding industry.Both planners emphasize that certification provides more than just credentials, it offers ongoing education through weekly workshops, access to a supportive professional community, and the confidence to deliver exceptional service. Their stories highlight how the CWP Society transforms perspectives from competition to collaboration, creating networks of mutual support that benefit both planners and clients.This episode is packed with insights on professional growth, the value of specialized education, and how a community-centered approach is revolutionizing the wedding planning industry. Whether you're starting out or looking to elevate your career, Vicki and Ashley's journeys demonstrate that certification can be the catalyst for meaningful professional transformation.Ready to elevate your wedding planning career? Discover how certification can transform your professional journey at CWPSociety.com.www.cwpsociety.com | info@cwpsociety.com | IG: @cwpsociety | FB: @cwpsociety

Starting a business is hard. The secret to success isn't chasing easy money. It's aligning your business with the life you want to create. In this episode, Neil Twa sits down with Jason, founder of the Goal Crazy Planner and author of Dream Driven. Jason shares how he turned a personal struggle into a product people love, why market validation kept him going, and how he balances e-commerce with real estate to build long-term stability.In This Episode, We Cover:✅ Your business should be the means, not the end✅ The importance of validation before investing heavily✅ Lessons from building the Goal Crazy Planner brand✅ The role of affiliates, influencers, and evergreen content in scaling 

Hey planner pals! I'm so excited to dive into one of my favorite topics. Whether you're a paper-and-pen enthusiast, a digital devotee, or a hybrid hero like me, this episode is packed with tips to help you find your perfect planning match. In this episode, I share the top three things I always look for in a planner: the perfect layout, space for reflection, and just the right size. I'll let you in on my own planner journey, the systems that keep my life organized, and why writing things down is my secret weapon for staying present and peaceful. Plus, I give you a sneak peek at my upcoming 2026 planner (get on that waitlist if you're curious!) and shout out some of my favorite brands and layouts. If you've ever struggled to stick with a planner or wondered what features really matter, this episode is for you. Links & resources: Plan Goal Plan Planners! Join Here Website: PlanGoalPlan.com LinkedIn: (I post most here!) www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-mcgeough-phd-

It turns out I am not alone in experiencing the magic of back to school energy as an adult.  Have you seen the new trend of creating a personal curriculum?  Traditionally, it's designed to include research and satisfy your curiosity, but in this episode, I'm putting a crafty twist on it.  Let's look at ideas for ramping up creative energy, mastering paper crafting tools, and completing holiday cards.

In this episode, I share how to plan your feelings. This is a simple, yet powerful, practice that brings more peace, patience, and confidence to your homeschool and everyday life. You'll see why planning your emotions is just as important as planning your lessons, and how this often-overlooked skill can help you handle challenges with calm and live more intentionally.  Want support applying these tools in your own life?

In the 1930s, New Deal-era technocrats devised a solution to homelessness and poverty itself. They believed that providing free or low-cost urban housing projects could completely eliminate housing scarcity. Planners envisioned urban communities that would propel their residents into the middle class, creating a flywheel of abundance where poverty was eradicated. However, once construction began after World War II, these projects quickly became dangerous, poorly maintained slums, serving as breeding grounds for crime and decay. By the 1970s, crime rates were so high that levels of violence rivaled those of war zones in Sub-Saharan Africa. What happened? Why did so many of the best and brightest who promoted housing projects—like First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt or city planner Robert Moses—create one of the worst government debacles of the 20th century? Why didn’t they foresee that housing projects would become hotbeds of crime, completely destroying the social fabric of the neighborhoods they aimed to help? Today’s guest is Howard Husock, author of “The Projects: A New History of Public Housing.” He explains how we got here, detailing the tragic rise and fall of public housing and the pitfalls of other subsidy programs. He takes us inside a progressive movement led by a group of New York City philanthropists, politicians, and business magnates who first championed public housing as a solution to urban blight. We explore everything that went wrong and what can be done to avoid these same mistakes in the future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

346. Back to School Reset: Fuel the Mom, Fuel the Family: Protecting Your Energy During School Season. (Ep. 7 of 7) | Routines, Schedules, Time Management, Time Blocking, Organization, Home, Moms, Plan, Self CareBack to School Series: Episode 7 of 7: Fuel the Mom, Fuel the Family: Protecting Your Energy During School SeasonShow Notes:By mid-September, many moms already feel drained. In this episode of the Back-to-School Reset Series, Kimberly shares the Mom's Self-Care Anchor — simple rhythms like a morning reset, a daily quiet hour, and a weekly restorative block that protect your energy and mindset.Learn practical ways to avoid burnout, embrace rest without guilt, and fill your cup so your family thrives right along with you.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why mom's energy is the anchor for the whole familyThe power of a consistent Morning ResetHow a daily quiet hour restores calm and focusIdeas for a weekly restorative block (that actually fit real life)Mindset shifts to let go of guilt and embrace rest as a requirementA quick win challenge to implement this weekResources & Links Mentioned in This Episode:Sign up for the High Five Motherhood Back-to-School Summit [Sign Up Here]Catch the other episodes in the Back-to-School Reset SeriesChallenge of the Week:

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.

Setting a theme for my summer brought me an easy way to focus on giving myself the experience I wanted most.  8th Grade Summer was a huge success!  I wanted a fun break and I gave myself all of my favorite elements of summer break.  I rode my bike, enjoyed long floats in the pool, played a few video games, and even took a summer reading challenge.  How will I ever top that for Fall?

In Episode 318: ADHD Productivity: Before You Switch Planners Again, Do This,  You Will Discover: Why our ADHD brains seek new planners, apps and tools The very real cost of switching systems The one powerful question I love to ask before adopting something new Work With Me:

In 1956, the Eisenhower Administration announced plans for the nation's new interstate highway system. Planners foresaw 41,000 miles of superior highways, with a grassy border on either side and down the middle. The grassy areas created ribbons of wildlife habitat occupied by small mammals such as voles — favorite prey of the Red-tailed Hawk and other raptors, which are now common along many stretches of interstate. And there are now hundreds of thousands of other highway miles that offer equally prosperous hunting grounds for birds.More info and transcript at BirdNote.org.Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible. 

This week, Meg and Myra discuss life updates, NicOlandria, Labubus, Bath and Body Works Disney Villains collab, Big Brother, Hobonichi Fall preview, and Happy Planner "countdown".Thank you to our sponsors Plum Paper ! Check out their Labor Day sale with 20% off your total! Use code Wine10 to add an additional 10% off making your total of 30%! Happy Shopping!: https://www.plumpaper.com/exclusive/plannersandwineCheck out our website: https://plannersandwinepod.comCheck out our NEW MERCH ! https://www.bonfire.com/store/planners-and-wine-podcast/Looking for something mentioned on the show? Check out our links : https://linktr.ee/Plannersandwine

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I took the 52 Book Club's Connection Challenge this summer and documented it all in a summer reading journal.  This episode is for the readers and book girlies!  This challenge had me reading a variety of genres and helped me clear more than a dozen books from my TBR.  Don't forget to share your favorite read of the summer with me.

How do you know when it's time to ditch your planner and find a new one?

Krisy Thomas, COO of the CWP Society, sits down with Master Certified Planner and Certified Educator Nikki Rodgers, who brings 22 years of experience on both sides of the aisle, for an eye-opening episode that tackles one of the wedding industry's most common confusions: the difference between venue coordinators and wedding planners.When couples hear "your venue comes with a coordinator," they often assume this person will handle all wedding day logistics and details. This common misconception doesn't just affect couples—even seasoned wedding professionals sometimes perpetuate this misunderstanding, leaving crucial gaps in wedding day management.Nikki shares her unique perspective from her extensive background working in luxury venues and as an independent wedding planner. She clarifies that venue coordinators focus exclusively on venue-specific operations—managing staff, monitoring facilities, handling food service timing, and ensuring venue policies are followed. Their role is vital but limited to the venue's interests, and they often transfer responsibilities to other staff once the reception begins.Wedding planners, by contrast, serve as the couple's advocate throughout the entire process. They manage comprehensive timelines including photography schedules and beauty appointments, coordinate all outside vendors, handle personal décor items, cue the wedding party, and perhaps most importantly, solve unexpected problems without the couple ever knowing—from torn dresses to timeline adjustments when things run behind.The magic happens when both professionals work in harmony, respecting each other's domains while communicating openly. Nikki shares practical advice for building these productive relationships, recounting real-world examples where communication breakdowns created unnecessary stress for everyone involved.For wedding professionals listening, Nikki offers actionable takeaways to strengthen venue-planner relationships: proactively reaching out to venues before weddings, sharing timelines early for feedback, and respecting venue policies. These practices not only enhance the couple's experience but also build valuable industry connections that lead to future referrals.Ready to elevate your wedding planning career? Join the CWP Society's community of supportive professionals and access continuing education that will help you master these crucial industry relationships.www.cwpsociety.com | info@cwpsociety.com | IG: @cwpsociety | FB: @cwpsociety

Let's talk about the little things that delight us.  I'm sharing childhood memories of pinwheels and play doh.  Seventeen magazine and cassette tapes were the special treats of my teenage years.  These days I go for fancy coffee and massages.  How do you treat yourself?

Send us a textJoin us as we dive deep into urban development with a special focus on mid-rise housing. Our host welcomes a panel of experts, including Bobby Eisenberg, a partner at York Heritage Properties, Kelly from SVN Architects and Planners, and Conrad, an intern architect at LGA Architectural Partners. The discussion revolves around the importance of mid-rise housing, the hurdles in policy, approvals, and the impact on city infrastructure. Learn about the Environmental Defense Fund's efforts, the benefits of mid-rise buildings, and the critical need for systemic change to address urban sprawl, planning constraints, and the need for a more sustainable, livable cityscape. Don't miss this insightful episode packed with expert opinions, real-world challenges, and potential solutions for better urban living. The Case for Mid-Rise DevelopmentChallenges and Opportunities in Mid-Rise DevelopmentRegulatory and Economic ConsiderationsPotential and Future of Mid-Rise ProjectsSingle Staircase in Building DesignDevelopment Charges and Financial ImplicationsChallenges in Infrastructure and DevelopmentGovernment Roles and Housing PolicyApproval Processes and Urban Planning For more information, please refer to RealEstateDevelopmentInsights.Com.

Every photographer dreams of being trusted by top planners, but most don't know how to get there. In this conversation with Charleston-based planner and designer Haley Kelly, we pull back the curtain on what real collaboration looks like. Haley shares unfiltered wisdom about what planners actually look for, why “getting coffee” isn't the golden ticket, and how the most memorable photographers play the long game. From navigating sneak peeks to showing up with personality (not performance), this episode is packed with perspective shifts that will help you build genuine, lasting partnerships. If you've ever wondered how to move from outsider to trusted collaborator, this conversation is your guide. Timestamps: 00:00 — Intro: Why Planners & Photographers Dance Around Each Other 08:00 — Haley's Story: Planning, Design & the Heart Behind It 17:00 — What Planners Really Look For In Photographers 22:00 — The Right (and Wrong) Ways to Reach Out to Planners 25:45 — Getting in Sync: How to Actually Collaborate 28:40 — The Myths Photographers Need to Let Go Of 33:00 — Sneak Peeks, Social Media, and Transparency 39:00 — The “Closed Circle” Myth and How to Build Real Connection 47:00 — What Success Looks Like for a Planner (and What Photographers Should Know) Connect with Haley: https://haleykellyevents.com/ Learn more about the Mastermind: https://learn.bradandjen.com/mastermind-coaching

Guest Appearance during Ep. 27 of the Ask the Law Firm Seller Show: Greg Maxwell, Esq., CFP of Amicus Settlement Planners: What tax savings value do structured settlements provide to sellers and buyers of Contingency Fee law firms?   During Ep. 27 of the Ask the Law Firm Seller Show, Greg Maxwell, Esq., CFP of Amicus Settlement Planners joins to address the following question:   What tax savings value do structured settlements provide to sellers and buyers of Contingency Fee law firms?   Maxwell initially explains that Amicus Settlement Planners primarily works with contingency fee practices, assisting with settlement planning from the standpoint of spreading out recoveries in contingency fee matters to reduce the “tax bite” that plaintiffs may otherwise incur. Maxwell and Senior Attorney Match's Jeremy E. Poock, Esq. then discuss the benefits that structured settlements offer to contingency fee plaintiff attorneys, including a role for structured settlements in the sales of contingency fee law firms. As Poock and Maxwell discuss, structured settlements can play a role in the following scenarios: (a) Deferring taxes upon a portion of upfront money paid by a purchaser to the seller of a contingency fee law firm; and (b) Deferring portions of annual earnout payments for sales structured as earnouts once a selling contingency fee attorney receives annual earnout payments that satisfy a selling attorney's annual income needs. Maxwell explains the benefits of a structured installment sale when sellers of contingency fee law firms receive significant upfront payments in consideration of their law firms. In those sales, Maxwell explains that a buyer can direct a portion of purchase proceeds to a company such as MetLife or Independent Life, which can establish a future series of payments for a seller, such as payments over the course of 3, 5, or 10 years, or the remainder of a Seller's lifetime.   As Maxwell states, “So, the point of that is to really get them down into the tax bracket that they want to be in so that they don't have a huge spike in taxes the year they sell their firm. . . This gives them the opportunity to spread out that recovery . . . and keep themselves in a tax bracket that's more comfortable for them.”   Maxwell's appearance also includes addressing the following hypothetical: Assume that the 67 year old owner of a Personal Injury Law firm that generates $2M in annual legal fees sells to a growing PI firm in consideration of 1/3 fee sharing for 5 years upon cases attributable to the Seller's Book of Business.   Assume that the Seller's Book of Business continues to generate $2M/yr. during the 5 year earnout period, which would result in annual fee sharing with the Seller in the amount of $667k/yr.   Assume that the Selling attorney only needs to earn $350k/yr. because of revenue from other sources of income.   How could a structured settlement arrangement “capture” the additional $317k in annual earnout revenue, including deferring taxes for the Seller?   As Maxwell explains, the Seller may treat the additional $317k as deferred compensation, where similar to an annuity, that $317k could benefit from deferred tax treatment until the Seller receives all or a portion of that amount from a plan administrator in the future.

Planners talking about brands they've never worked on. This month we talk Travel (Icelandic Tourism & City of Oslo) and Telco (Telstra & the U.S. big three.) Our guest planners are Caleb Smith of W+K, NYC and Rachael Stets of MullenLowe, London. Thanks to System1 and Tracksuit for making this series possible.

Students with executive functioning challenges often intend to complete tasks or meet expectations—but struggle to execute consistently. The reason? They aren't mentally envisioning future scenarios, predicting the steps needed to reach a goal, and thinking about what they need to be doing NOW in order to meet that goal. This cognitive skill, called future pacing, allows students to visualize the process and outcome of their actions, building a critical link between planning and follow-through.In the third episode in my “Five Skills to Create Your Executive Functioning Intervention Framework”, I break it down in detail. What I'll uncover in this episode:✅ What future pacing is—and why it's essential for supporting goal-directed behavior and flexible thinking.✅ How future pacing interacts with skills like time perception, self-talk, and episodic memory.✅ Why students with executive functioning deficits often struggle to anticipate obstacles, sequence steps, or understand how present actions impact future outcomes.✅ Practical ways to teach students how to mentally rehearse tasks—bridging the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it.✅ How building future pacing into interventions improves self-regulation, motivation, and task persistence.In this episode, I mentioned my upcoming free live virtual training hosted by Parallel Learning that's coming up on August 14, 2025 from 6:30-8:00 PM EST. It's called “Executive Functioning: Beyond Checklists and Planners”. You'll earn a free CEU, get to learn about a company that offers remote work opportunities, and get to learn some of the concepts I teach in my paid programs. You can sign up for the training here: https://parallellearning-20474008.hs-sites.com/ashakickoffwebinar25?utm_source=partnership&utm_medium=partner_karen_dudek&utm_campaign=webinar_ashadrkaren_8.14.2025&utm_content=blankI also mentioned my free training for school leaders who want to create a research-based executive functioning implementation plan for their school teams. You can sign up for the training here: https://drkarendudekbrannan.com/efleadership We're thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL's comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers' timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments

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Kids in my area went back to school today.  The end of summer vacation always signaled the end of summer itself when I was a kid.  Of course we went back to classes after Labor Day, but still...old habits.  Anyway, i found myself saying I'm not ready!  I'm stil savoring a few weeks of the season and I'm using them in a deliberate way to set myself up for a terrific Autumn.

In today's episode, Sarah shares her thoughts on 5 aspects of life to reflect on (other than planners!) as you head into the back-to-school season, whatever that means for you. She provides a detailed overview of routines to think through / audit / consider tweaking, and then discusses sleep, communication strategies, mood management, and fun. Share your favorite planners for kids/teens or best communication strategies with Sarah - email sarah.hart.unger@gmail.com or leave a comment at the show notes on theshubox.com! Episode Sponsors IXL: Learning doesn't have to stop in the summer!  Best Laid Plans listeners can get an exclusive 20% off IXL membership when they sign up today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠ixl.com/plans⁠⁠⁠⁠.  Green Chef: Make this summer your healthiest yet with Green Chef. Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠greenchef.com/50BESTLAID⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use code 50BESTLAID to get 50% off your first month, then 20% off for two months with free shipping. PrepDish: Healthy menu plans and prep instruction to take the mental load out of dinner!   Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠PrepDish.com/plans⁠⁠⁠⁠ for your first 2 weeks, FREE.   Mint Mobile:  Affordable unlimited wireless!  Get your new customer offer and your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for $15 a month at ⁠⁠⁠⁠mintmobile.com/BLP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast, Jim Hunt interviews Chelsey Jersak, Founder of Situate   ·       A candid conversation about urban planning and and, much more   7 Steps to an Amazing City:   Attitude Motivation Attention to Detail Zing Inclusiveness Neighborhood Empowerment Green Awareness   Thanks for listening and look forward to having you join us for the next episode.   Links Mentions During Show:  https://situateinc.ca/ ·       www.AmazingCities.org ·       www.AmazingCities.org/podcast to be a guest on the podcast   About   Chelsey Jersak is the founder and principal of Situate, an urban planning consulting firm in Edmonton offering rezoning, permitting, subdivision and strategic advisory services for infill projects across the city. Chelsey became familiar with IDEA soon after the organization formed, back when she was a city planner with the City of Edmonton. After moving to the private sector and starting Situate, Chelsey enthusiastically joined the IDEA board and has since filled many roles, including chairing the community relations and policy subcommittees, and serving as vice president, president and now past president.  Chelsey's area of focus on the board is strategy; she supports the organization in scaling up its oomph and impact through regular strategic planning sessions and tangible objectives and key results. She's also passionate about connecting the dots between urban redevelopment, climate action, and social wellbeing. Chelsey holds a Bachelor's degree in Regional and Urban Development and a Master's degree in Human Geography. She is a Registered Professional Planner and a member of the Canadian Institute of Planners. Her hobbies include downhill skiing and partner dancing, particularly an obscure Brazilian dance called Zouk. She also has an insatiable love for dill pickles.    About Your Host, Jim Hunt: Welcome to the “Building Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast” … The podcast for Mayors, Council Members, Managers, Staff and anyone who is interested in building an Amazing City.   Your host is Jim Hunt, the author of “Bottom Line Green, How American Cities are Saving the Planet and Money Too” and his latest book, “The Amazing City - 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City”   Jim is also the former President of the National League of Cities, 27 year Mayor, Council Member and 2006 Municipal Leader of the Year by American City and County Magazine.   Today, Jim speaks to 1000's of local government officials each year in the US and abroad.   Jim also consults with businesses that are bringing technology and innovation to local government.   Amazing City Resources:   Buy Jim's Popular Books: ·       The Entrepreneurial City: Building Smarter Governments through Entrepreneurial Thinking:   https://www.amazingcities.org/copy-of-the-amazing-city   ·       The Amazing City: 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City:   https://www.amazingcities.org/product-page/the-amazing-city-7-steps-to-creating-an-amazing-city   ·       Bottom Line Green: How America's Cities and Saving the Planet (And Money Too)  https://www.amazingcities.org/product-page/bottom-line-green-how-america-s-cities-are-saving-the-planet-and-money-too   FREE White Paper: ·       “10 Steps to Revitalize Your Downtown”  www.AmazingCities.org/10-Steps   Hire Jim to Speak at Your Next Event: ·       Tell us about your event and see if dates are available at www.AmazingCities.org/Speaking   Hire Jim to Consult with Your City or Town: ·       Discover more details at https://www.amazingcities.org/consulting   Discuss Your Business Opportunity/Product to Help Amazing Cities: ·       Complete the form at https://www.amazingcities.org/business-development   A Special Thanks to Bearing Advisors for the support of this podcast:  www.BearingAdvisors.Net      

Welcome to Episode 267 of Autism Parenting Secrets.If you're a parent navigating autism—or know someone who is—this episode is an empowering reset.Dr. Stephen Cowan returns to the show with timeless wisdom and fresh insight on what truly matters.A developmental pediatrician who blends Eastern and Western medicine, Dr. Cowan shares how your presence profoundly shapes your child's path—often in ways that go unseen.This isn't just about your child's attention.It's about YOURS.Because where your attention goes, transformation begins.And the fastest way to support your child is to understand how they naturally focus and engage with the world.The secret this week is…ATTENTION Is the Beginning of DEVOTIONYou'll Discover:Why Interest = Attention, and Why That's So Empowering for Parents (3:53)How Labels Create Suffering and Miss The Child's Full Complexity (8:50)Why One-Size-Fits-All Medicine is Outdated and Dangerous (14:14)An Overview of the Five Arcetypes of Attention and What Each One Seeks (18:05) The “Wood” Child: Movers, Risk-takers, and Planners (20:45)The “Fire” Child: Joyful, Charismatic, and Easily Bored (24:27)The “Earth” Child: Relationship-focused and Harmony-driven (28:02)The “Metal” Child: Perfectionists Who Notice Every Detail (30:58)The “Water” Child: Deep Thinkers, Dreamers, and Visionaries (33:16) Why Presence Is The Ultimate Attention and How It Can Be Trained (37:21)When ADHD Meds Help—and When They Absolutely Don't (44:12) How Turning a “Should” Into a “Would” Unlocks Compassion (51:34)  About Our Guest:Stephen Cowan, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician with over 35 years of experience and a subspecialty in Developmental Pediatrics. A fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a clinical assistant professor at NY Medical College, Dr. Cowan bridges Eastern and Western medicine. His holistic approach empowers parents and honors the unique ecology of every child. He's the author of Fire Child, Water Child, and several children's books, including The Lost Elephant. He lectures internationally and serves as a member of the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture.https://www.drstephencowan.com/References In This Episode:Fire Child, Water Child: How Understanding the Five Types of ADHD Can Help You Improve Your Child's Self-Esteem and Attention by Dr. Stephen Scott CowanPrinceton Study: Decomposition of phenotypic heterogeneity in autism reveals underlying genetic programs, Nature GeneticsAutism Parenting Secrets Episode 14 with Dr. Stephen Cowan - Your Child is YOUR Teacher!Autism Parenting Secrets Episode 15 with Dr. Stephen Cowan - The "Cosmic Snowman" IS the Roadmap!Autism Parenting Secrets Episode 16 with Dr. Stephen Cowan - You Don't Know YETAutism Parenting Secrets Episode 104 with Dr. Stephen Cowan - Harness Your Child's True NatureAutism Parenting Secrets Episode 105 with Dr. Stephen Cowan - Go With The FLOW For ConnectionMary OliverAdditional Resources:To learn more about personalized 1:1 support, go to www.elevatehowyounavigate.comTake The Quiz: What's YOUR Top Autism Parenting Blindspot?If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.

I'm often asked if I can create an “executive functioning lesson plan” that a clinician could do within a 20-minute therapy session with a student or group of students. I understand why people ask me for things like this. This traditional “pull-out” model of therapy is what many clinicians have been taught in our preservice training, and it's often what's focused on in professional development for clinicians. This model works well for many skills. It also plays a part in executive functioning intervention. But it's not enough. Doing “executive functioning” lesson plans without some type of support plan in place for other settings would be like a soccer player doing drills and conditioning without ever playing soccer. Does the right isolated work provide support and a foundation? Yes. Is it necessary? Also yes.But is it enough on its own, without direct application in the situation when those skills will be needed? Absolutely not. I know school teams are overwhelmed, and embedding support across a students' day requires systems and collaboration that aren't often in place in many schools (yet). It's a lot to ask, but it's what needs to happen. And with the right plan, it's possible-which is what I show school leaders how to do in the School of Clinical Leadership. That's why in this second episode in my series on “Five Skills to Create Your Executive Functioning Implementation Framework”, I cover the second skill: Self TalkWhat I cover in this episode:✅ The two distinct types of self-talk: Strategy self-talk and Self-belief self-talk✅ How self-talk integrates with other executive functions like time perception, future pacing, and episodic memory✅ The connection between self-talk and principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)—and how to embed those principles into daily routines, not just therapy rooms✅ Why explicit instruction and modeling of self-talk helps students shift from reactive to proactive problem-solving✅ How deficits in self-talk can derail time management, task initiation, and flexible thinking—despite external supports✅ How to start working on self-talk with your students right away-even if you haven't built strong team collaboration systems yet.In this episode, I mentioned my upcoming free live virtual training hosted by Parallel Learning that's coming up on August 14, 2025 from 6:30-8:00 PM EST. It's called “Executive Functioning: Beyond Checklists and Planners”. You'll earn a free CEU, get to learn about a company that offers remote work opportunities, and get to learn some of the concepts I teach in my paid programs. You can sign up for the training here. I also mentioned my free training for school leaders who want to create a research-based executive functioning implementation plan for their school teams. You can sign up for the training here.  We're thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL's comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers' timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments

With back to school season fast approaching, now is the time to make the most of summer days.  Immerse yourself in your favorite seasonal experiences.  I am reliving my 8th grade summer complete with bike rides, swimming, and video games but with one significant difference.  Listen in to learn more.

Stephen Macedo joins the Law & Liberty Podcast to discuss his latest book In Covid's Wake.

Executive function is often defined as “having good time management skills”. While this isn't completely off-base, it's a vast oversimplification.The REASON people are good at time management is because they have the ability to estimate and sense the passage of time. Most “textbook” definitions of executive functioning don't fully call this out, and as a result many educators and clinicians have a difficult time figuring out how to design instruction and intervention that supports executive functioning. Instead of embedding support across the day, interventions get siloed in special education, or lumped into long lists of cookie cutter classroom accommodations that overwhelm general education teachers. Kids don't generalize skills from one setting to another, even though people think they're working on “time management”, and well-meaning adults find themselves giving constant “five minute warnings” as they try to help their students keep up with the pace of classroom activities or even basic functional tasks (e.g., getting things together, making transitions). Let's be honest: If “five minute warnings” were an effective method of teaching executive functioning and “time management”, we wouldn't have to be doing them constantly. What if there was a way to help kids develop these skills, so we could fade all the prompting? The good news is, there is. The first step is recognizing that the core skill we're teaching is TIME PERCEPTION. When you google a definition of executive functioning, you'll likely get a list of 8 or 9 skills. Things like attention, working memory, shifting, ideational fluency, and self-regulation. It's important for educators, clinicians, and school leaders to understand these terms and what they are, but then they need to organize these abstract cognitive skills into concrete skills that can be both taught explicitly and layered across a students' day. That's why the framework I teach organizes executive functioning into 5 areas: 1. Time perception2. Self-talk3. Future pacing4. Episodic memory5. Encoding. In this first episode of a 5-part podcast series, I discuss the first one: Time perception. In this episode, I'll reveal:✅ What “time perception” means in the context of executive functioning (beyond simply knowing how to tell time).✅ How time perception deficits interfere with task initiation, sustained attention, and task completion.✅ Why students may appear "defiant" or "unmotivated" when the real issue is inaccurate time estimation/perception.✅ How poor time perception creates barriers for following schedules, meeting deadlines, or pacing tasks appropriately.✅ Intervention principles to help build a student's internal sense of time as part of a larger EF support plan.In this episode, I mentioned my upcoming free live virtual training hosted by Parallel Learning that's coming up on August 14, 2025 from 6:30-8:00 PM EST. It's called “Executive Functioning: Beyond Checklists and Planners”. You'll earn a free CEU, get to learn about a company that offers remote work opportunities, and get to learn some of the concepts I teach in my paid programs. You can sign up for the training here. I also mentioned my free training for school leaders who want to create a research-based executive functioning implementation plan for their school teams. You can sign up for the training here.  We're thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL's comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers' timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments