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In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, host Grace Kennedy speaks with Max Luthy, co-founder of Plink! Hydration, a fast-growing brand bringing a fresh take to the electrolyte category with its fizzy, flavorful, and sustainable hydration tablets. Max shares the brand's unique origin story, the challenges of positioning a disruptive product in a traditional market, and how Plink! has scaled from concept to landing on shelves in over 1,100 CVS locations. He offers valuable insights into product development, retail strategy, category navigation, and the importance of refining your value proposition as you grow. Whether you're a founder, brand builder, or CPG enthusiast, this conversation offers actionable takeaways and an inspiring look at what it takes to succeed in the modern beverage space. Listen now!Listen in as they share about:The Origin of Plink! HydrationCo-Founder DynamicProduct PositioningCategory StrategyRetail & GrowthEnvironmental MissionE-commerce LearningsFlavor & Formulation DecisionsRetail & DTC GrowthAdvice for Other FoundersEpisode Links:Website: https://drinkplink.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxwell-luthy-a8587137/ Don't forget to leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify if you enjoyed this episode. For potential sponsorship opportunities or to join the Startup CPG community, visit http://www.startupcpg.com.Show Links:Transcripts of each episode are available on the Transistor platform that hosts our podcast here (click on the episode and toggle to “Transcript” at the top)Join the Startup CPG Slack community (20K+ members and growing!)Follow @startupcpgVisit host Daniel's Linkedin Questions or comments about the episode? Email Daniel at podcast@startupcpg.comEpisode music by Super Fantastics

In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff sits down with Luke Montgomery-Smith, co-founder of Plink!, and Tyshawn Bryant, founder of Green Regimen, to unpack their incredible journeys through GNC's Next Big Thing competition. From the initial application process to standing on shelves nationwide, Luke and Tyshawn share what it took to win, what they learned working with a major retailer, and how they've continued to grow post-launch.Hear how Plink! scaled from Vermont startup to national hydration contender, and how Green Regimen broke through with plant-based protein in GNC's evolving wellness space. Whether it's walking into GNC stores to personally connect with staff or mastering the retail pitch, this episode is packed with insights for any CPG founder looking to take their brand to the next level.Don't miss this behind-the-scenes look at how hustle, strategy, and timing can lead to big wins.Thinking of applying to the next GNC Next Big Thing?Apply to GNC x Startup CPG NEXT BIG THING, deadline of 4/30: https://bit.ly/gncnextbigthingListen in as they share about:Luke Montgomery-Smith (Plink!)Applying to GNC's Next Big ThingThe Expo West ConnectionPitching at GNC HQWhat It Takes to Win as a StartupFrom End Cap to Permanent Shelf PlacementBuilding Relationships with GNC Store StaffThe Power of Strategic Retail PartnershipsFundraising Momentum After the WinTyshawn Bryant (Green Regimen)Why he Almost Didn't ApplyUnderstanding the New GNCCreating a Standout Submission VideoThe Surprise Win for All FinalistsHow to Make the Most of a Retail TestIn-Store Demos and Customer EducationAdapting to Different Customer SegmentsEpisode Links:Website: https://greenregimen.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greenregimen/Website: https://drinkplink.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukejms/ Don't forget to leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify if you enjoyed this episode. For potential sponsorship opportunities or to join the Startup CPG community, visit http://www.startupcpg.com.Show Links:Transcripts of each episode are available on the Transistor platform that hosts our podcast here (click on the episode and toggle to “Transcript” at the top)Join the Startup CPG Slack community (20K+ members and growing!)Follow @startupcpgVisit host Daniel's Linkedin Questions or comments about the episode? Email Daniel at podcast@startupcpg.comEpisode music by Super Fantastics

In this What's Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, David Plink discusses the importance of implementing a connected HR ecosystem for your business. Plink is the CEO of the Top Employers Institute and boasts over 25 years of HR industry experience. He has honed his skills across various HR themes, including general, commercial, and change management while working for global, results-driven companies. In this What's Next interview, Plink explains how the Top Employers Institute empowers companies with daily HR insights. He discusses how the connected HR ecosystem is evolving, and the role the Top Employers Institute is playing in this process. Plink then unpacks the most significant HR trends of 2025, and how these trends are impacting the HR function. He explains what differentiates excellent HR practices from the rest, and the benefits of implementing a connected HR ecosystem. Plink concludes the interview by explaining how the Top Employers Institute can help businesses embrace a connected HR ecosystem.

Join host Sarah Nagle as she chats with Max Luthy,  co-founder of the innovative functional beverage brand, Plink!. Discover how Plink! is making waves in the competitive health and wellness space by focusing on delicious flavors and an approachable, engaging brand personality.Key Conversation Points:The Rise of Functional Beverages: Max shares his insights on what's driving the explosive growth in the functional beverage market and how Plink stands out by prioritizing both health benefits and enjoyment.Sustainability Meets Deliciousness: Learn how Plink's commitment to sustainability led them to develop a unique product format that's good for both your body and the planet.The Power of Community: Max explains how Plink! leverages its strong community engagement to gather feedback, shape product development, and build brand loyalty.Products with Personality: We explore the intriguing concept of products that can talk! Max reveals what personality he envisions for Plink! and how he hopes it will resonate with consumers.Introducing Plink! flavored Vurbs:This week, we're excited to introduce 3 flavors of Plink! as 3 unique personalities, the AI companion inspired by the brand's fun-loving, approachable vibe.  Tune in as Sarah chats with the 3 flavors!What would YOU ask Plink! if it could talk?Share your thoughts and questions using #AIPoweredByPeople or connect with us on social media!Follow Your Host and Guest:Sarah Nagle, LinkedInMax Luthy, LinkedInIG/X, @drinkplinkFollow On Social:Instagram | @vurveylabsLinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/company/vurveylabsVurvey.comVurvey.com

As you may have heard, some people are upset with Poppi. While the soda brand's Super Bowl ad caused a bit of consternation, we have a different take on it… and that of Liquid Death's controversial TV spot. This episode also features an interview with Luke Montgomery-Smith, the co-founder of Plink, a brand of flavored, electrolyte-infused tablets designed to create effervescent and hydrating beverages. Show notes: 0:25: Chasin' Breakfast. No Love. Boozin' Water? A Wunder-ful Option. Hack Vs. Tip. Sub On A Plane. – Ray is one region away from reaching all four corners of the U.S. in a month's time, and it seems that no one loves February 14. Liquid Death is still pushing people's buttons (how many calls did Fox get after that ad?), and “big influencer vibes” aren't for everyone. Where was Big Soda last Sunday? And, did we miss the signs about Diet Coke? Ray shares a couple egg-celent tips, but realizes he might be a hack host. We also hear about a couple egregious things that happened on Ray and Mike's flight to Miami. 20:05: Interview: Luke Montgomery-Smith, Co-Founder, Plink - Launched in 2022, Plink is a past winner of BevNET's New Beverage Showdown. The brand is sold at GNC stores nationally along with dozens of independent retailers, as well as online via its website and Amazon. In this interview, Luke talks about the evolution of Plink's messaging from one focused on sustainability to that of product attributes, why he describes magnesium as a “game-changer” for the brand and how the company considers merchandising as part of its retail strategy. Brands in this episode: Plink, Liquid Death, Poppi, Red Bull, Glenmorangie, Neau Water, Remedy Organics Tropical Greens Protein, Crafty Counter

Before the sun set on a final Winter Fancy Food Show, the event cast a light on a swath of emerging, innovative and better-for-you brands. The hosts highlight a few of their favorite products exhibited at the show, and how package design, ingredients, form factor and taste helped them to stand out. Show notes: 0:25: A First! Shifting Cities. Miami Meetup. The Worst Cup. So Many Fancy Brands. What's Trending? – Ray and John are in WCB, which means Mike is all alone in Newton. Everyone is excited about a perennial trade show's return to its roots. Miami is the team's next stop – and everyone is invited to stop by. Ray pulls an anti-'Elf' before he and John dish on some of the most notable brands they encountered at the 2025 Winter Fancy Food Show, including canned lattes, NA cocktails, poppadom-inspired snacks, lentil-based dips, boiled peanuts, single-serve ethnic meals and fruit leather. The hosts also highlight BevNET/NOSH's 2025 Trend Forecast and wonder why Ray can't say “insider.” Brands in this episode: Laurel's, Hail M Cocktails, Mate Party, JAS, Lazy Food, Edenesque, Ayoh Foods, Proppadoms, HipPop, Maazah, The Cumin Club, Tierra Negra, Peepal People, Dixie Grace's Boiled Peanuts, Milk-Ish, Pulpito, Jas, Sayso, Nufs, Glonuts, Breakin Snacks, Feisty, Protein 2.0, Gatorade, Hebrew National, Bitchin' Sauce, Plink, Element, Cure Hydration

Jentic, an artificial intelligence startup building the integration layer for AI, has announced it has raised €4 million in pre-seed funding. The round was led by Elkstone with additional participation from Sure Valley Ventures, TechOperators, and Shuttle. Many notable technology founders and leaders also joined the round as angel investors. The funding will be used to expand the team, accelerate product development, and bring an integration layer for AI to market. Founded in late 2024, Jentic is a communication middleware layer for AI agents, which enables developers and organisations to easily hook their AI agents up to other systems, and manage and control their communication. It aims to be the platform that unites the expanding ecosystem of AI agents, from those offered by tech giants to bespoke agents created by in-house teams. Over the past few years, the AI sector has experienced unprecedented growth, driven by rapid innovation and a surge in investment. An AI agent is a software program that uses AI to plan how to accomplish goals and tasks, and performs the steps in that plan by connecting to other software systems. An agent is like a "self-driving" computer program, which has its goal set by a human user, but performs all the necessary actions itself. Jentic is focusing on the connection layer between agents and all other software, increasing agent capability, maximising reliability and helping organisations monitor and manage large-scale AI deployments. Jentic is founded by an experienced team of tech entrepreneurs, including CEO Sean Blanchfield, former co-founder of PageFair (acquired by Blockthrough) and DemonWare (acquired by Activision Blizzard), COO Dorothy Creaven, former Managing Director at Rent The Runway and co-founder of Element Wave, Michael Cordner, co-founder of Mindconnex, and Dr. Tilman Schaefer, a founding team member at DemonWare. "We're building critical infrastructure to enable developers to easily and securely hook their AI systems up to the world's APIs,"said Sean Blanchfield, co-founder and CEO of Jentic. "This is the future of automation, and it needs a new kind of integration layer to manage the unique complexity, reliability and security issues that arise when AI becomes highly connected. We have a strong history of building category-leading middleware, and this funding will allow us to quickly expand our world-class team, match the tremendous pace of AI development, and deliver a platform that empowers developers and organisations to deploy sophisticated AI with confidence." For developers, Jentic streamlines API integration for AI agents, automatically matching them with optimal tools as they execute tasks. For executives, it provides centralised oversight of agent operations across the organisation, enabling monitoring, security management, and access control. "At Elkstone, we are committed to backing ground-breaking startups capable of transforming industries," said Niall McEvoy, Head of Venture at Elkstone. "Jentic's clear vision to establish a universal AI integration layer aligns perfectly with our mission to drive technological innovation. Backing experienced serial founders with a clear global market opportunity underpins why Elkstone is leading this funding round, and we are enthusiastic to support Jentic's growth." Several experienced tech leaders sit on Jentic's board of advisors including Steven Collins (CTO of Unity, former CTO of King, co-founder of Havok and Swrve), Patricia Scanlon (Ireland's AI Ambassador and founder/former CEO of Soapbox Labs, acquired in 2023 by Curriculum Associates), Colm Long (former VP of Global Operations at Facebook and Director of Operations at Google, previously COO at Tines), Fergal Reid (VP of AI at Intercom) and Mark Cummins (former founder/CEO of Pointy and Plink, which were respectively acquired in 2010 and 2020 by Google). See more stories here.

Bzzz. Shloop! Bang Bang. Wooooosh! It's time for another Mystery Sound Extravaganza.Join Molly and co-host Violet as they figure out what's making some seriously mysterious noises. Plus, they'll interview Foley artist Shelley Roden about the art of making sound effects for movies. And they'll help Bob sort out some mixed up mystery sounds! Tune in and turn on your ears, cuz it's time to guess some confounding sounds!Featured Guests:Shelley Roden is an award-winning Foley artist at Skywalker Sound in Northern, CA. Read more about her work here.

We're not prognosticators. But we are a hopeful bunch. With a new year on the horizon, the hosts share five (actually, six) wishes for the food and beverage industry in 2025. Swift progress is unexpected, but these are reasonably achievable goals. Show notes: 0:25: Upstarts, Assemble! Cann Do. Deal Us In. More NA, Please. Outrageous = 1.7%. – Ray wonders if the team should consider living bi-coastal before encouraging more collaborations between emerging brands. John opines on the huge opportunity for cannabis-based brands and stirs the pot on M&A and nascent categories. Mike calls for material change in the availability of institutional capital, and Ray (once again) hops on his soap box about artificial ingredients. John touts a “perfect” cocktail, while Mike plinks and pops. Brands in this episode: Fly By Jing, Daily Crunch, Little Sesame, Fishwife, Lundberg, Graza, Aura Bora, Rind, Ghost, C4, French Squirrel, Tanqueray, Guinness, Plink, Happy Pop, Hoste

For Noah Dines, life has been an uphill climb. And that is his dream come true.Dines, a 30 year-old Stowe local, is in the process of setting a new world record for human powered vertical feet skied in one year. The previous record had been 2.5 million feet set in 2016 by Aaron Rice, another Stowe skier. Dines broke Rice's record in September, then surpassed his original goal of skiing 3 million feet in October, broke 1 million meters — or 3.3 million feet — in early December, and will wrap up the year having skied 3.5 million feet.Uphill skiing is known as skinning, so named for the strips of material that attach to the bottom of skis that enable skiers to glide uphill without slipping backwards. They used to be made from seal skins, hence the name skinning. Skinning up ski area trails has become a popular form of exercise in recent years, and backcountry skiers also use skins to travel where there are no lifts.Dines began his uphill skiing quest on New Years Day 2024 just after midnight. He turned on his headlamp, snapped on his lightweight alpine touring skis and quietly skied off into the night up the trails of Stowe Mountain Resort. He has spent this year chasing snow around the world, from Vermont, to Oregon, Colorado, Europe and Chile. He has skied all but about 30 days this year. A typical day has him skiing uphill about 10,000 feet. At Stowe, that means he skis at least five round trip laps per day, often more. He will finish his quest at the end of this month and will be joined in his last days by his father, who has never skied uphill before.I met up with Noah Dines on December 17 at the base lodge at Spruce Peak at SMR. It was raining, but Dines was still skiing.“If you bail when it rains all the time, then you're not getting everything you could,” he said.Dines explained that his record quest has required “a lot of saying no” to everything from friends' weddings to having a beer, from which he has abstained. “Your response to anything has to do with, how will this affect my big year?” he said.Conceding that "the money has definitely been hard," Dines has supported himself during his year of chasing snow through sponsorships from Fischer Skis, Maloja clothing and Plink electrolyte drinks. He also raised $10,000 through a GoFundMe and has drawn down his savings.What has a year of living strenuously meant? "Friendships. I've met so many incredible people. It's meant learning how to persevere and work harder than I've ever worked before. It's meant seeing beautiful sunsets in Chile. It's meant cold mornings and crisp Alpine air. In Europe, it's meant croissants on the side of a mountain. It's meant more time with friends in Stowe."By pursuing a dream, Dines hopes that he can be a model for others. “I have a passion and I pursued it and I've pushed myself as hard as I can, and you can too,” he said. “It doesn't have to be with sports or take a year, but there's no reason that you can't set goals and meet them, that you can't push yourself just because you didn't grow up doing it.”What will the million meter man do to start 2025?“Well first and foremost, I'll take a little nap, at least for an afternoon.”

In this episode of Neurodiversity with Theo Smith, David Plink, CEO of Top Employers Institute, shares insights on the intersection of neurodiversity, inclusion, and leadership. The conversation explores the importance of understanding neurodiversity in the workplace, the role of organizations in fostering inclusive environments, and the challenges and opportunities that arise in neurodiversity initiatives. David emphasizes the need for a cultural shift in how organizations approach neurodiversity, highlighting the benefits of collaboration and community in creating supportive workplaces. The discussion also touches on global perspectives on neurodiversity and the future of work, advocating for personalized and adaptable work environments that cater to diverse needs. Takeaways: - Neurodiversity is a unique way of looking at the world. - Personal experiences drive the importance of neurodiversity. - Organizations need to create a culture of openness. - Neurodiversity initiatives are still in early development stages. - Collaboration is key to advancing neuroinclusion. - Different countries are at varying levels of neurodiversity awareness. - Technology can help in creating inclusive recruitment processes. - Understanding neurodivergent perspectives can improve workplace design. - Personalization in the workplace enhances employee experience. - Community building is essential for sharing best practices.

I discuss a common mistake I see many podcasters and website owners making: not testing user experience as a lay user. I emphasize how crucial it is to have easy access links for Spotify and Apple Podcasts on your podcast home page (on your own website). And I talk about the value of using universal links like Plink. I'll share some practical tips for enhancing your podcast page to boost user engagement and highlight why it's so important to adopt an outsider's perspective when testing your site. Plus, I offer additional advice on aligning your site's navigation and branding with user expectations.Topics:(0:05) Common mistakes in podcasts and websites(0:23) Essential podcast page elements (good example: emilybinder.com/podcast)(3:08) Importance of user experience (UX)(4:42) Optimizing podcast distribution(5:49) Recording tool recommendations (Descript)(6:20) Use 301 redirects for marketing. How to brand your Zoom URL (custom vanity URL)(6:40) Your website dot com slash zoom is a branding opportunity. Customize that link for free!(7:20) Plink universal podcast link - review and promo code: beetlemoment.com/plinkMy podcast tools:Record guests: emilybinder.com/riversideRecord solo, edit with AI: emilybinder.com/descriptShop my gear: beetlemoment.com/gearHire me:Speaking: emilybinder.com/speakingCoaching call: emilybinder.com/callBook a Zoom drop-in on ThinkersOne: thinkersone.com/emilybinderConnect:This podcast | My website | Beetle Moment Marketing | LinkedIn | X | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Email updates Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we talk about an exciting development in the legal technology industry: the acquisition of Legal Tech Consultants by Legal Technology Hub. We bring in the key players involved in this strategic move, including Nikki Shaver, Jeroen Plink, and Cheryl Wilson Griffin. The trio share their insights into the motivations behind the acquisition and their future plans. This acquisition not only marks a significant milestone for both companies but also promises to bring innovative solutions to the legal tech market. Nikki Shaver, co-founder and CEO of Legal Technology Hub, explained that the acquisition was driven by the natural synergy between the two companies. Legal Tech Consultants, led by Cheryl Wilson Griffin, had long been admired for its advisory work with early-stage startups, which complemented Legal Technology Hub's existing focus on more mature companies. As the conversations between the two teams deepened, it became clear that combining their efforts would create a more comprehensive offering in the market. The integration of Cheryl's expertise and client base into Legal Technology Hub aligns with the latter's long-term strategic goals of expanding its reach and influence in the legal tech industry. Jeroen Plink, co-founder and COO of Legal Technology Hub, emphasized the practical benefits of the acquisition. By merging Cheryl's consulting services with Legal Technology Hub's existing offerings, they can now provide even more robust support to vendors and law firms alike. The combined experience of the team, which spans over 60 years in the legal tech space, allows them to offer unparalleled insights and guidance. This depth of knowledge is particularly valuable in helping legal tech vendors navigate the complex buying cycles of law firms and in-house legal departments, ultimately improving the overall legal tech ecosystem. Cheryl Wilson Griffin, the founder of Legal Tech Consultants, expressed her excitement about joining forces with Legal Technology Hub. She highlighted the unique blend of expertise that each member brings to the table, creating what she described as a "super dream team." Cheryl's experience as a legal tech buyer and consultant allows her to provide invaluable insights to startups, particularly in preparing them to meet the rigorous demands of large law firms. Her focus on building out resources for mid-sized firms and startups is seen as a key area of growth, particularly in developing content that helps these companies better understand the market and improve their offerings. The conversation also touched on the cultural fit between the teams, which both Nikki and Cheryl noted as crucial to the success of the acquisition. They had built strong relationships over time, ensuring that their visions and working styles aligned before moving forward. This careful approach has made the integration process seamless, allowing them to hit the ground running. The team is already looking ahead to new initiatives, including potentially productizing some of their consulting services and exploring the development of an accelerator or incubator for legal tech startups. This acquisition of Legal Tech Consultants by Legal Technology Hub represents a significant step forward in the legal tech industry. The combined expertise of Nikki Shaver, Jeroen Plink, and Cheryl Wilson Griffin promises to deliver innovative solutions and strategic guidance to both vendors and law firms. As they continue to expand their offerings and build on their strengths, the legal tech community can expect to see exciting developments from this newly formed powerhouse in the industry. Listen on mobile platforms:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Contact Us:  Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@gebauerm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@glambert⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: geekinreviewpodcast@gmail.comMusic: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jerry David DeCicca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Contact Information: Legal Technology Hub Website

Please hit the Subscribe/Follow button, and leave a positive comment. Click here to go to our Patreon page. Click here to go to our website. Click here to save on high end clothing and housewares.     In German folklore a poltergeist (/ˈpoʊltərˌɡaɪst/ or /ˈpɒltərˌɡaɪst/; German: [ˈpɔltɐɡaɪ̯st] ⓘ; 'rumbling ghost' or 'noisy spirit') is a type of ghost or spirit that is responsible for physical disturbances, such as loud noises and objects being moved or destroyed. Most claims or fictional descriptions of poltergeists show them as being capable of pinching, biting, hitting, and tripping people. They are also depicted as capable of the movement or levitation of objects such as furniture and cutlery, or noises such as knocking on doors. Foul smells are also associated with poltergeist occurrences, as well as spontaneous fires and different electrical issues such as flickering lights. These manifestations have been recorded in many cultures and countries, including Brazil, Australia, the United States, Japan and most European nations. The first recorded cases date back to the 1st century. Etymology The word poltergeist comes from the German language words poltern 'to make sound, to rumble' and Geist 'ghost, spirit' and the term itself translates as 'noisy ghost', 'rumble-ghost' or a 'loud spirit'. A synonym coined by René Sudre is thorybism, from the Ancient Greek θορυβείν (thorubeín) 'to make noise or uproar, to throw into confusion'. A POLTERGEIST that reportedly terrorised a Humpty Doo home for four months in 1998 is considered one of the most significant supernatural occupations of its kind, according to a new book by men who spent time in the house. “It doesn't take long for most reasonable people to believe there is a genuine effect, a genuine phenomenon, the disagreement comes over what causes it, a departed spirit, a demonic other or mind of matter ...” the Humpty Doo poltergeist experience started in about January 1998 and went on for about four months. ghost in Darwin's rural area was known for hurling stones, batteries, spanners, shards of broken glass and even knives at the housemates who resided at 90 McMinns Drive. two Catholic priests and one Greek Orthodox priest tried to exorcise it, but it just seemed to aggravate it. One priest reported a crucifix flying across a room.   A bullet from nowhere. The weirdest incident of all was when was a slow steady rain of tiny gravel stones fell on my head one morning as I sat alone at the same table. They seemed to drop slowly from the ceiling right above me. Plink, plink, plink. The stones weren't tossed from outside the room. If the TV people were right and the whole situation was a setup, then why continue the ‘show' just for Tony and I over the last few days before everyone left the house? We weren't reporters, and there was no money or publicity involved, yet the activity continued for the whole time we were there. At least thirty-seven incidents according to my notes. Tricky stuff too, like the shower of gravel I saw in the kitchen and the slow drizzle of stones on my noggin. Another intriguing aspect to the Humpty haunting was the fact that the TV crew had engaged a thermal camera operator, Brendan Gowdie, to join them in the house. The plan was that Gowdie would use his camera to identify evidence of human contact on the objects being thrown about. As an example of how that works, I've used my own FLIR One thermal camera to show how handprints can be identified on an object. The thermal image below shows a small knife on my kitchen bench.

En este episodio, exploramos cómo la experimentación con datos puede transformar ideas en resultados concretos. Mónica Palacio Ángel, líder de Plink, y Andrés Felipe P., líder de Growth Hacking en Bancolombia, comparten sus experiencias en innovación y liderazgo. Descubre cómo estos expertos aplican estrategias basadas en datos para impulsar el crecimiento y la toma de decisiones en sus organizaciones.

Schönberg föddes för 150 år sedan och förblir den evige radikalen, ständigt missförstådd men också fascinerande. P2:s Johan Korssell undersöker den okuvliga viljekraften i Schönbergs liv och verk. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. Schönbergs tolvtonsmusik är idag hundra år gammal men fortfarande avskräckande för många lyssnare. Plink plonk-musik i mångas öron, en musik tyngd av regler och teori som inte talar till känslorna. Men inget kan vara längre från sanningen, för trots den teoretiska snårskog som omger Schönberg är han i själ och hjärta en romantiker inriktad på största möjliga uttrycksfullhet.Arnold Schönberg var många saker: kompromisslös tonsättare, en målare som specialiserade sig på självporträtt, en hängiven lärare och en av förra århundradets mest inflytelserika och på samma gång kontroversiella musikaliska tänkare. Man kan jämföra Schönbergs betydelse för musiken med Einsteins betydelse för fysiken. Schönberg ersatte dur och moll med ett nytt system och öppnade för helt nya uttrycksmöjligheter.Tolvtonsmusikens uppfinnare led även av en livslång fobi mot talet 13...I dokumentären samtalar Johan Korssell med Schönbergs 92-åriga dotter Nuria Schoenberg-Nono, barnbarnet E. Randol Schoenberg och Ulrike Anton som är chef för Schönberg-centret i Wien. Vi pratar också med Schönberg-beundraren och P2-programledaren Firas Haki.En P2 dokumentär från 2024.

Vaikščioti po pelkę, kvėpuoti grynu oru, klausyti paukščių, į burną įsimesti uogą – tokią pramogą suteikia gamtininkai.„Pelkėje tave visą laiką stebi, nors pats to nematai. Gyvūnams smalsu. Juk į jų namus atėjo svečias...“, – sako Šikšnosparnių apsaugos Lietuvoje draugijos pirmininkas Deividas Makavičius.Mažeikių turizmo ir verslo informacijos centro direktorė Jolanta Gintalienė pasakoja apie pažintinius žygius, vietinių gyventojų veiklas.Edukacijas-degustacijas bityne „Užpelkių medus“ veda midudaris Alvydas Nabažas ir pirmoji Baltijos šalyse medaus someljė Rasa Nabažaitė.Krakiuose ant Ventos upės kranto Pauliankoje galima apsigyventi tiek nameliuose ar kotedžuose, tiek palapinėse ir puikiai leisti laiką gamtoje. Ventos šniokštimas, gaivus vanduo vėsina karštą vasaros dieną. Terasoje prie vandens malūno galima palydėti saulėlydžius arba pasitikti saulėtekius. Vilma ir Arvydas Petrauskai rūpinasi paveldu, tausoja gamtą ir rūpinasi svečiais.Ved. Jolanta Jurkūnienė

Welcome to a transformative episode of C3: Crystals, Cauldrons, & Cocktails, where we unlock the ancient mysteries of alchemy. Join us as we sip on elixirs of enlightenment, stir the cauldron of creation, and delve into the alchemical secrets that have captivated seekers of wisdom for centuries.​In this episode, we'll explore the mystical art of alchemy, from its origins in ancient civilizations to its modern-day applications in spiritual and personal transformation. Discover the alchemical principles of transmutation, purification, and unity, and learn how to apply these principles to your own spiritual journey.​Whether you're seeking to transmute your inner lead into gold or simply curious about the alchemical mysteries, this episode offers a treasure trove of insights and inspiration. So grab your cauldron, pour yourself a cocktail, and join us as we embark on a journey of alchemical discovery. Cheers to the magic of transformation!Support the Show.Until then, Stay Witchy!!River's Etsy Store: www.batsandbaublesinc.etsy.comWebsite: www.c3witchypodcast.comMerch: www.c3witchypodcastmerch.comOur wonderful logo is done by: www.nellamarinadraws.etsy.comIntro and Outro Audio:podcast intro & outro music:Góða Nótt by Alexander NakaradaLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4754-g-a-n-ttLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-liceSound from Zapsplat.com – Witches Cauldrons bubbling

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:23-24Plink! Plink! Plink! One by one, Abbie slowly picked out the notes of the music for her piano recital. This is so hard, she thought. I'm not sure I'll ever get it good enough to play in front of a bunch of people! Abbie struggled on for a few minutes, then tossed the music book on the floor and began to play a song from memory. This is much more fun, she told herself.Later that day, Abbie helped Mom plant seeds in the garden. "You always have such pretty flowers, Mom," said Abbie. "Grandma says you have a green thumb--whatever that means."Mom laughed. "She means I have a talent for growing plants. That may be true, but I have to do a lot of work too. Thomas Edison, the great inventor, once said, 'Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.' I think he's right.""You do work hard in the yard--and you make me work hard too!" Abbie teased. "I don't mind gardening, but I don't have a green thumb like you do.""What do you like to do?" asked Mom. "What are you good at?""Hmm." Abbie thought for a moment. "Playing the piano!" Then she frowned. "But I'm already tired of practicing my recital piece. I wish I didn't have to practice so much.""So I guess music is your green thumb area," said Mom. "You definitely have a talent for playing the piano. But if you want to develop that into something worthwhile, you'll have to work hard at it--just like I have to work hard at gardening even though I have a green thumb. But I know you can do it. God is the one who gave us our talents, and He will help us work to develop them so we can share our gifts with others and point them to Jesus."Abbie grinned. "But I don't think it's fair--I can help you in the garden, but you can't help me play the piano.""That's true," said Mom. "But I'll tell you what. When we're done here, I'll use another one of my talents while I listen to you rehearse your piece--I'll work on sewing your dress for the recital. How about that?" Abbie smiled and nodded.– Mary Rose PearsonHow About You?What are you good at? There are many ways you can use your talents to share good things with others and point them to Jesus. They can range from performing in front of people to serving quietly in the background. Singing, speaking, making things, cooking, writing, planning activities--whatever you do well is a talent God can use. Don't worry about what other people think--trust God to help you develop your talents and use them for His glory.Today's Key Verse:Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. (NLT) (Colossians 3:23)Today's Key Thought:Develop your talents

Have you ever stopped to consider the data behind a debit or credit card transaction? I have not given it much thought, but there is a real treasure trove of information that, for the most part, is still not being used effectively.My next guest on the Fintech One on One podcast is Mitch Jacobs, the CEO and founder of Plink. You may recognize Mitch's name as he was the founder, CEO and Chairman of OnDeck for its first seven years. Back to Plink. It may well be the most important fintech company that you have never heard of. The work they are doing around transaction personalization is truly groundbreaking.In this podcast you will learn:Mitch's first entrepreneurial endeavor while in college.The other companies he has started.The idea that led to the founding of Plink.Why card transaction data is not used effectively today.How Plink has solved this problem.Why they focused on community banks and credit unions.How they enrich the raw card spending data.An example of how a Florida credit union is using Plink's data.How they are able to determine the relationships between cardholders and local businesses.Why the card data problem has its roots in copper wires in the 1980s.Why large card issuing banks have not solved this problem yet.The scale that Plink is already at today as far as number of merchants.The definition of a Plink.The opportunity for financial institutions to shape how cardholders are using their cards.What can happen you open up transaction personalization.The endgame for Plink.Connect with Mitch on LinkedInConnect with Plink AI on LinkedInConnect with Fintech One-on-One:Tweet me @PeterRentonConnect with me on LinkedInFind previous Fintech One-on-One episodes

Have you ever stopped to consider the data behind a debit or credit card transaction? I have not given it much thought, but there is a real treasure trove of information that, for the most part, is still not being used effectively.My next guest on the Fintech One on One podcast is Mitch Jacobs, the CEO and founder of Plink. You may recognize Mitch's name as he was the founder, CEO and Chairman of OnDeck for its first seven years. Back to Plink. It may well be the most important fintech company that you have never heard of. The work they are doing around transaction personalization is truly groundbreaking.In this podcast you will learn:Mitch's first entrepreneurial endeavor while in college.The other companies he has started.The idea that led to the founding of Plink.Why card transaction data is not used effectively today.How Plink has solved this problem.Why they focused on community banks and credit unions.How they enrich the raw card spending data.An example of how a Florida credit union is using Plink's data.How they are able to determine the relationships between cardholders and local businesses.Why the card data problem has its roots in copper wires in the 1980s.Why large card issuing banks have not solved this problem yet.The scale that Plink is already at today as far as number of merchants.The definition of a Plink.The opportunity for financial institutions to shape how cardholders are using their cards.What can happen you open up transaction personalization.The endgame for Plink.Connect with Mitch on LinkedInConnect with Plink AI on LinkedInConnect with Fintech One-on-One: Tweet me @PeterRenton Connect with me on LinkedIn Find previous Fintech One-on-One episodes

It's that time again, where we reflect and re-align to our intentions.  Don't sweat the resolutions.  Use intentions to foster sustainable productivity this year! Alexis Robin, Host of The Bright Side, is a Speaker on Positive Leadership and is the Co-founder of pLink Leadership.  She lives in the Reno/Tahoe area with her husband and college bound twins where she enjoys the trees, sun, and the great outdoors.  Visit pLink Leadership to find out how you can work with Alexis, or one of the pLink coaches. 

Winter can be a hard time to stay resilient.  Long dark nights and short days can lead less than optional energy, and we often notice our inner light fizzle a bit. Tune in for strategies to navigate winter's embrace and stoke your radiance this season!Want to comment on the show, send me a message on LinkedIn, or comment on our social media. @pLinkLeadership. Alexis Robin, Host of The Bright Side, is a Speaker on Positive Leadership and is the Co-founder of pLink Leadership.  She lives in the Reno/Tahoe area with her husband and college bound twins where she enjoys the trees, sun, and the great outdoors.  Visit pLink Leadership to find out how you can work with Alexis, or one of the pLink coaches. 

Episode 221 was a members only episode of my talk I gave at TLMI in Colorado Springs. I recorded a few of the talks and plan to release those as well to paid members…Not a paid member?LINKS!Drink Plink! - use code adampeekSpecright SummitSustainable Packaging Podcast w/ Cory ConnorsPackaging Unbox'd with Evelio MattosBeyond the Shelf with Laura FotiSpecright and Packaging InfoMeyers Sustainable Packaging Guide eBookBuy Packaging Peeks Kids bookSponsor information!If you listened to the podcast and wanted to connect with Specright to rid the world of waste. Let's go! www.specright.com/pkg. Prepare your company for the world of EPR laws and be the sustainability hero! Make sure you check them out and join them on their mission to have a world where people are free to make amazing things!Want to buy labels or folding cartons from Meyers? Let's connect up!Show notes from Deciphr.aiAbout The Guest(s):Luke Montgomery-Smith is the co-founder of Plink, a beverage brand that offers effervescent tablets as a sustainable alternative to traditional bottled drinks. Luke has a background in the beverage industry, having previously founded a kombucha brand in the UK. He is passionate about reducing CO2 emissions and single-use plastic packaging in the beverage industry.Summary:Luke Montgomery-Smith, co-founder of Plink, joins Adam Peek on the People of Packaging Podcast to discuss the journey of starting a business during the pandemic and the innovative packaging solutions they have developed for their effervescent tablets. Plink offers a sustainable alternative to traditional bottled drinks, with 99% less packaging and 98% fewer CO2 emissions. Luke shares the challenges they faced in finding packaging that met their sustainability goals and the importance of creating a differentiated brand experience. He also highlights the rise of reusable water bottles and the need for more free-access water points.Key Takeaways:* Plink offers effervescent tablets as a sustainable alternative to traditional bottled drinks, with 99% less packaging and 98% fewer CO2 emissions.* Effervescent tablets are highly volatile and require packaging with high barrier properties to water vapor and oxygen transmission.* Plink faced challenges in finding contract manufacturers willing to move away from plastic tubes, which are commonly used for effervescent tablets.* The packaging industry is still a few years away from finding non-plastic alternatives with the necessary barrier properties for effervescent tablets.* Plink's packaging is made of aluminum foil with a plastic liner, which is currently recyclable in Europe but not in the US.Quotes:* "It's a bath bomb you can drink. It's called Plink. It's radically low carbon because there's no water. It's sold by subscription." - Adam Peek* "Not all water tastes the same. Some water has different chlorine levels or different ways to make the water cleaner. But because water is quite a plain flavor, it doesn't take much to mask that." - Luke Montgomery-Smith* "We were trying to create a new beverage moment with an existing technology." - Luke Montgomery-Smith* "The packaging is an essential part of the product. It's about brand messaging and appeal." - Luke Montgomery-Smith This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.packagingisawesome.com/subscribe

This topic of overwhelm is showing up in so many different conversations from work, to home life.  If you are looking to get some more control over your work and all of things going on in your life, tune in for this 4-part strategy.  Alexis Robin, Host of The Bright Side, is a Speaker on Positive Leadership and is the Co-founder of pLink Leadership.  She lives in Truckee, CA with her husband and college bound twins where she enjoys the trees, sun, and the great outdoors.  Visit pLink Leadership to find out how you can work with Alexis, or one of the pLink coaches.  

Tune in for strategies on getting the most out of your team and supporting them to overcome burnout.  So many of our clients are reporting burnout on their teams so I felt it was important to tackle this topic. Resources: Strengths Assessment by GallupJoin our Positive Leader Community!Alexis Robin, Host of The Bright Side, is a Speaker on Positive Leadership and is the Co-founder of pLink Leadership.  She lives in Truckee, CA with her husband and college-age twins where she enjoys the trees, sun, and the great outdoors.  Visit pLink Leadership to find out how you can work with Alexis, or one of the pLink coaches. 

It was fun while it lasted... The hosts shared highlights from the final edition of Natural Products Expo East, including new brands, standout collaborations and innovative line extensions. Show notes: 0:35: Cinderella Song… Or Is It? Fork & Spork. Mixed Bag O' Sweeteners. Mike Didn't Dunk. –  The hosts discussed the community's reaction to the sunsetting of Expo East and what might mean for other trade shows, offered dining recommendations for Philly and reviewed a rare collaboration between a food and beverage brand. They also riffed on low-sugar gummies and chocolates and the challenge in marketing products made with non-nutritive sweeteners, pickle-flavored foods and upstart brands marketing better-for-you trail mix, pecan milk, kid-centric nutrition bars and “modern Middle Eastern” hummus and pita bread. Brands in this episode: Aura Bora, Graza, ChocXo, Chutni Punch, Blobs, Root Foods, Treehouse Naturals, Better Sour, Patience Fruit & Co., Bollygood, Recoup Beverages, PLINK!, Daily Crunch, Dalsi, Happy Wolf, Absurd Snacks, MALK, This PKN, Baba's, Ziba Foods, Maazah, Ya Oaxaca!

I'm doing a lot of letting go practicing these days as I send my twins off to college for the first time.  Whether at work or in our personal lives, learning to let go can be difficult.  Tune in for strategies to let go with grace! Alexis Robin, Host of The Bright Side, is a Speaker on Positive Leadership and is the Co-founder of pLink Leadership.  She lives in Truckee, CA with her husband and college bound twins where she enjoys the trees, sun, and the great outdoors.  Visit pLink Leadership to find out how you can work with Alexis, or one of the pLink coaches. Join our Positive Leader Community!

Curiosity is a must have leadership competence.  It can't be faked because our body language and tone of voice carry 93% of our messages. In this show I help you learn how to become genuinely more curious.  Leaders who practice curiosity, build more trust, create psychological safety, and solve problems more quickly.  Alexis Robin, Host of The Bright Side, is a Speaker on Positive Leadership and is the Co-founder of pLink Leadership.  She lives in Truckee, CA with her husband and college bound twins where she enjoys the trees, sun, and the great outdoors.  Visit pLink Leadership to find out how you can work with Alexis, or one of the pLink coaches. 

On Today’s Show: 00:00:00:00.00 Introduction 00:01:48:10.63 My Decrepit Gremlin Dog 00:06:12:00.06 Depend Adult Diaper Packaging 00:09:09:09.31 Couch Humping In VR 00:10:57:17.17 Trying to Buy A Virtual Baby In Second Life 00:13:39:06.50 Man Tells Girlfriend Her Vagina Stinks, She Immediately Gets On Tiktok 00:15:44:00.46 A Documentary About How A 95 Year Old Man Has Sex 00:21:22:15.69 […] The post Sticky Dingo In Crispy Plink Plonk Pudding And Other British Cuisine first appeared on Distorted View Daily.

On Today’s Show: 00:00:00:00.00 Introduction 00:01:48:10.63 My Decrepit Gremlin Dog 00:06:12:00.06 Depend Adult Diaper Packaging 00:09:09:09.31 Couch Humping In VR 00:10:57:17.17 Trying to Buy A Virtual Baby In Second Life 00:13:39:06.50 Man Tells Girlfriend Her Vagina Stinks, She Immediately Gets On Tiktok 00:15:44:00.46 A Documentary About How A 95 Year Old Man Has Sex 00:21:22:15.69 Twitch Streamer Gets Banned 00:26:08:09.34 Sign Up For The Sideshow! 00:28:10:12.12 Emergency Piss Seminar 00:30:08:05.22 Another Celebrity Death Hoax 00:36:15:12.70 Twitching Mouse And Mushroom Soup […]

So you made a mistake, now what? Join me while I talk about how to own your part with grace and grit, and why it's a positive leadership practice. For more information on driving your own development, check out pLink+ The pLink Leadership Community here! https://plinkleadership.com/leadership-community/ Alexis Robin, Host of The Bright Side, is a Speaker on Positive Leadership and is the Co-founder of pLink Leadership.  She lives in Truckee, CA with her husband and college bound twins where she enjoys the trees, sun, and the great outdoors.  Visit pLink Leadership to find out how you can work with Alexis, or one of the pLink coaches. 

20Angel is a series profiling European angel investors with the best Founder NPS. Episode 11 features Mark Cummins, a 2x exited founder and long-time angel investor. He was the CEO and Co-Founder of computer vision company Plink, which became Google's first ever UK acquisition back in 2010. He then went on to co-found Pointy, a retail search company, which was also recently acquired by Google. Mark has also been angel investing for over a decade, with investments in 35 companies to date, including Workstream, Stability AI and Canva. He's also an LP in a number of funds. The format for 20Angel is consistent across show, with questions including: What are some of the non-obvious things they look for when investing in a company? How they work with their Founders? How Founders should approach them? What they think makes a great angel investor? Learnings from their Anti-Portfolio? The show is sponsored by Edda.co, a design-led software that allows you to see, in real time, the true dimension of your investments, and the value and impact they create. Edda Dealflow and Edda Portfolio streamlines the operations of funds, from managing due diligence and deal flow through to supporting portfolio companies. It brings the entire investment process together in one place, supercharging communications with portfolio companies, making investments much easier. To find out more, visit edda.co and request a demo using "Edda20VC".

It may seem counterintuitive, but successful founders are often stung by self-doubt, a topic the hosts discussed in this episode, along with Neil Patrick Harris' foray into the RTD cocktail business and an unexpected brand collaboration that's being described as both brilliant and revolting. We also feature the latest edition of Special Ops with Andrew Guard, in which the operations expert shared insights about scaling strategies, how to generate mainstream appeal through flavor and working with non-nutritive sweeteners. Show notes: 0:37: Bev.net, Sprouts Speaks, Target And Tost, Ray Reads IG Comments – John Craven returns to the studio and after a brief chat about his visit to Vermont, the hosts spoke about Outhaus' big news and the founder's bout of imposter syndrome, how sparkling beverage brand TÖST landed a big-time partner, and why Ray isn't a fan of a collaboration between a premium chocolate company and… Velveeta. 27:24: Special Ops with Andrew Guard, Vol. 3 – Andrew Guard of boutique beverage co-packer Right Coast Brands spoke about how founders operating early-stage and emerging businesses can more effectively prepare their brands for scale. He also discussed the link between great flavor and mainstream demand and considerations for working with natural and non-nutritive sweeteners, including monkfruit. Brands in this episode: Tost, Plink, Oat haus, Corona, Thomas Ashburne, Hoplark, Other Half Brewing, Fila Manila, Kasama Rum, Compartes, Velveeta, Jabin, Kit Kat, Van Leeuwen's, Kraft, Midwest Juicery, Gutsy Kombucha, Jabin

1536 - Being More Self-Aware with pLink's Alexis Robin

Setting the trajectory of your company can often begin with a single pitch. And with just six weeks until BevNET Live Summer 2023 in New York City, the hosts highlighted companies that have built successful and even iconic brands after participating in past editions of the event's New Beverage Showdown competition. They also discussed new and innovative brands discovered at a local meetup event, and why you might be surprised about John Craven's report from a recent visit to Scotland. This episode also features an interview with David Garci-Aguirre, who is the vice president of operations and master miller for Corto Olive, a super-premium brand of extra virgin oil that emphasizes freshness from harvest to plate. Admired by chefs for its commitment to high-quality standards, Corto is part of a new generation of olive oil companies that are attempting to recast the ingredient from an overlooked kitchen staple to one revered for its utility in creating delicious and healthy meals.   Show notes: 0:39: VIPs In NYC. Is “Scotch Lag” A Real Thing? Bitter Is Better. And, Our Minds Are Blown.  – The show kicks off with a chat about a special benefit for Taste Radio VIPs that will be attending BevNET Live in June, before discussing a recent episode of Community Call that should answer a few questions about a certain beverage competition and John's relative shock at lack of scotch flowing faucets in the U.K. They also sampled a variety of interesting food and beverages, including bitter libations, zero-sugar sausage snacks, an RTD tea sweetened with apple sugar and plant-based scallops. 22:04: Interview: David Garci-Aguirre, VP of Operations and Master Miller, Corto Olive – Garci-Aguirre spoke with Taste Radio editor Ray Latif about his career path from an (almost) professional soccer player to an olive oil expert, why he refers to olive oil as “the one ingredient that farm to table forgot” and why he describes the designation of “extra virgin” as “like getting a D in school.” He also explained how Corto has aligned its business units to consistently produce and package fresh olive oil and how the company communicates the value of its process and standards to its customers. Brands in this episode: Poppi, Perfy, Plink, Liquid Death, Cann, Bitter Love, Sonder, Athletic Brewing, Swing Tea, MaKa, Lost Art Cultured Foods, Mind Blown, Country Archer, Spudsy, Ithaca Hummus, Corto Olive

On this episode of THRIVE — sponsored by E2M Solutions— Kelly and Gretchen Pisano of pLink, discuss the complex journey of leadership and how agency leaders can accelerate positive change among their teams.Gretchen Pisano and I cover these points and more:Why leaders, as high achievers, tend to get in their own way;How to create positive change after recognizing how our trauma shows up as leaders;The importance of understanding post-traumatic growth as part of the journey;Recent research on the impact that leaders have on others; andHow we can begin to accelerate positive change within ourselves and organizations.Be sure to tune in to all the episodes of THRIVE to get practical tips on becoming a conscious leader, growing your agency, and more. Thanks for listening, and I'd love to hear your takeaways!If you enjoyed this episode, post it in your stories and tag me @agencyscaler. And don't forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast wherever you listen.Learn more about THRIVE at https://klcampbell.com/category/podcast/ and https://www.e2msolutions.com/thrive/ CONNECT WITH GRETCHEN PISANO:LinkedInInstagrampLink CONNECT WITH KELLY CAMPBELL:LinkedInInstagramTwitterWork with Kelly 

Join me for a special show with guest Kelly Campbell discussing conscious leadership in the world today.  This is part one of a two part series where we cover mindsets and behaviors of conscious leaders and dip our toe into the connection to trauma.  (More on that in part two)Kelly Campbell is a Trauma-Informed Leadership Coach keynote speaker and sponsored podcast host. They are the founder of Consciousness Leaders, the world's most diverse speaker's agency. Her debut book on trauma and leadership will be published by Wiley Spring 2024.Podcast for Creative Leaders: THRIVE: Your Agency ResourceWorld's Most Diverse Speakers Agency: Consciousness LeadersBook Pre-Launch (Wiley, 2024): HEAL TO LEADAlexis Robin, Host of The Bright Side, is a Speaker on Positive Leadership and is the Co-founder of pLink Leadership.  She lives in Truckee, CA with her husband and teenage twins where she enjoys the trees, sun, and the great outdoors.  Visit pLink Leadership to find out how you can work with Alexis, or one of the pLink coaches. 

Our mentor this week is Mark Cummins who sold both his startups, Plink and Pointy to Google. Pointy was sold for a rumored figure of $160 million. Mark shares with us how he built and sold his first startup to Google in under 12 months while completing his Ph.D. --- Sponsored by Square - Power your Business with Square Visit Square: https://squ.re/3x8oiOo  Location Partner: Iconic Offices  Claim your free office for a day: https://bit.ly/iconicEE23  Music by Andrew Applepie

In this show I walk you through the importance of delivery in your speech for influencing, building trust, and getting your message across.  If you loved our Leadership Solutions email this month, you'll love double clicking into the topic on this show.Grab more Positive Leadership Practices here!  Alexis Robin, Host of The Bright Side, is a Speaker on Positive Leadership and is the Co-founder of pLink Leadership.  She lives in Truckee, CA with her husband and teenage twins where she enjoys the trees, sun, and the great outdoors.  Visit pLink Leadership to find out how you can work with Alexis, or one of the pLink coaches.  

Synopsis On this date in 1814, Ludwig van Beethoven conducted the premiere performance of his Symphony No. 8 in F Major. As the scherzo movement of his new symphony, Beethoven recycled a tune he originally used as a musical salute to Johann Nepomuk Maelzel, the inventor of the metronome. For a time, Maelzel was Beethoven's friend and sometimes collaborator on concerts and various mechanical projects. Beethoven used Maelzel's metronomes to add precise, if sometimes debatable, tempo markings to some of his earlier works. Some conductors choose to ignore these metronome markings, since they came after the fact of composition and at a time when Beethoven was increasingly deaf. In fact, in addition to metronomes, the versatile Maelzel also supplied the Beethoven with ear trumpets—the 19th-century version of hearing aids. Perhaps Beethoven was using one of those ear trumpets when someone asked him why his Seventh Symphony was more popular in Vienna than his Eighth. "Because the Eighth is so much better," he growled in reply. Closer to our own time, the American composer Leroy Anderson, who lived from 1908 to 1975, immortalized the tick-tock of a mechanical timekeeper in his piece entitled The Syncopated Clock. Leroy Anderson was a master of the musical miniature, creating dozens of witty pieces with titled like Plink, Plank, Plunk, Bugler's Holiday, and Fiddle Faddle. Music Played in Today's Program Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827) Symphony No. 8 in F, Op. 93 Berlin Philharmonic; Herbert von Karajan, conductor. DG 429 036 Leroy Anderson (1908-1975) The Syncopated Clock St. Louis Symphony; Leonard Slatkin, conductor. BMG/RCA 68048

This week on Commerce Code we speak with Ed Wogan, Chief Merchant Officer at Valuedynamx, and Mitch Jacobs, Founder & CEO of Plink. Topics of conversation include: How F.I.s can maximize their data and digital banking infrastructure to provide relevant, daily value to credit union and banking customers.Why it's important to tie together a digital presence for local merchants who matter most to consumers.How this new capability impacts the competitive and collaborative dynamic between financial institutions and fintech companies.

Happy Groundhog's Day! Let's talk about doing the same thing and expecting different results! It doesn't work.  Join me for a quick chat on how to break old patterns and stop living Groundhog Day in your leadership or life journey.  Join pLink's Leadership CommunityAlexis Robin, Host of The Bright Side, is a Speaker on Positive Leadership and is the Co-founder of pLink Leadership.  She lives in Truckee, CA with her husband and teenage twins where she enjoys the trees, sun, and the great outdoors.  Visit pLink Leadership to find out how you can work with Alexis, or one of the pLink coaches. 

On the top of many leaders' minds is the question about creating a good culture on their team.  There are some clear steps you can take to help your department or organization become a place where people want to work.  Tune in for a step by step practice to get your team to the next level. Alexis Robin, Host of The Bright Side, is a Speaker on Positive Leadership and is the Co-founder of pLink Leadership.  She lives in Truckee, CA with her husband and teenage twins where she enjoys the trees, sun, and the great outdoors.  Visit pLink Leadership to find out how you can work with Alexis, or one of the pLink coaches. 

Here we grow! It's time to set your intentions for your life and leadership in 2023.  Tune in for reflective exercises, ideas for supporting your team member's growth and  modeling your own intention setting practice. Alexis Robin, Host of The Bright Side, is a Speaker on Positive Leadership and is the Co-founder of pLink Leadership.  She lives in Truckee, CA with her husband and teenage twins where she enjoys the trees, sun, and the great outdoors.  Visit pLink Leadership to find out how you can work with Alexis, or one of the pLink coaches. 

E News: Is Zendaya engaged?, Kayne, and News That Didn't Make the News: Plink is back!

Gratitude pays multiple dividends to individuals who have a regular practice, but how can leaders tap the power of gratitude to encourage and motivate better performance on their teams?  Tune in as I walk through the benefits, mindsets, and how to's of Gratitude for leaders. Alexis Robin, Host of The Bright Side, is a Speaker on Positive Leadership and is the Co-founder of pLink Leadership.  She lives in Truckee, CA with her husband and teenage twins where she enjoys the trees, sun, and the great outdoors.  Visit pLink Leadership to find out how you can work with Alexis, or one of the pLink coaches. 

Do you ever wonder why just when things get good, we do something to sabotage it?  This can be explained in part by an idea called the Upper Limit Problem written about by Gay Hendricks in his book The Big Leap.  Alexis Robin, Host of The Bright Side, is a Speaker on Positive Leadership and is the Co-founder of pLink Leadership.  She lives in Truckee, CA with her husband and teenage twins where she enjoys the trees, sun, and the great outdoors.  Visit pLink Leadership to find out how you can work with Alexis, or one of the pLink coaches. 

Why do things feel so hard some days!?  Tune in for practices on moving through life and work with more ease.  Alexis Robin, Host of The Bright Side, is a Speaker on Positive Leadership and is the Co-founder of pLink Leadership.  She lives in Truckee, CA with her husband and teenage twins where she enjoys the trees, sun, and the great outdoors.  Visit pLink Leadership to find out how you can work with Alexis, or one of the pLink coaches. 

Taste Radio's hosts reflected on the return of BevNET and NOSH's summer events to New York City, the accessibility of admired brand leaders and top retail executives at NOSH Live, the camaraderie among entrepreneurs meeting each other for the first time in person at BevNET Live and why taste and story inspired the strongest reactions for judges in the events' brand competitions. Show notes: 0:40: Chelsiron, Jacqui's A Pitch Slam Pro, Content Is Still King, Brownies Are The Best – Convening on the stage after day one of BevNET Live, the hosts chatted about Jacqui's first time judging the New Beverage Showdown, the quality of speaker panels and presentations at the events and the triumph of an adaptogenic brownie brand. Mike also praised the communication skills of New Beverage Showdown semifinalists and Ray expressed his admiration for an innovative cocktail brand. Brands in this episode: Wild Fizz Kombucha, Plink, Perfy, Aura Bora, Saffron Road, Mid-Day Squares, Sweet Loren's, Jeni's Ice Cream, Orgain, Culture Pop, Poppi, Ruani, SOMI Energy, Everything Cheeze, Straightaway Cocktails