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Your husband's old sexual assault charges surfaced on your birthday, revealing secret children and ending in domestic violence. It's Feedback Friday!And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1171On This Week's Feedback Friday:For the love of all that's disinfected and holy, when you need to get from Point A to Point B, please don't be the kind of traveler who winds up featured on the Passenger Shaming Instagram account.Your perfect 39th birthday shattered when police called about your husband's 20-year-old sexual assault charges. He "remembered" details, revealed a secret child, then threw you across the room during a toddler tantrum. How did one call destroy everything, and where do you go from here?Your friend Mike's ex-roommate Sam has gone full scorched-earth with wild accusations ranging from illegal recording to height-shaming. Sam's pushing for church discipline against Mike, talks about suicide, and owns guns. You're caught in the middle trying to help while wondering if this unstable situation will explode. What's the right move here?You've become family with elderly Helen next door, who promised you her house when she passes. But now a pushy couple from her rehab has swooped in, changed her will, installed cameras, and made themselves the new executors. They're buying her gadgets she doesn't want and won't leave her alone. Are they genuine helpers or predators circling their prey?Recommendation of the Week: Clean your room (or even just a corner of it)!You were photoshopping a passport photo in your sweltering truck when flamboyant "Gee Gee" approached, insisting you should be a model in shoots with "hot women." His business card led to a sketchy hair salon website from the early 2000s and a house worth $600k. Everyone thinks he's a trafficker, but the FBI seemed dismissive. Gee, what's Gee Gee really up to?Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!Connect with Jordan on Twitter at @JordanHarbinger and Instagram at @jordanharbinger.Connect with Gabriel on Twitter at @GabeMizrahi and Instagram @gabrielmizrahi.And if you're still game to support us, please leave a review here — even one sentence helps! Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course!Subscribe to our once-a-week Wee Bit Wiser newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom!Do you even Reddit, bro? Join us at r/JordanHarbinger!This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors:BetterHelp: 10% off first month: betterhelp.com/jordanDeleteMe: 20% off: joindeleteme.com/jordan, code JORDANHomes.com: Find your home: homes.comAudible: Visit audible.com/jhs or text JHS to 500-500Airbnb: airbnb.com/hostSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In the good old days of driving, we needed to make sure the mechanical things worked: Things like the engine, of course, the steering and the brakes. We were in charge of driving the car. Now, for better and for worse, technologies are moving in and taking over. Sensors, cameras, on-board computers, software. Those powerful technologies are mostly invisible to the naked eye. They give us directions and infotainment; they help to avoid accidents. The more advanced technologies can now deliver us from Point A to Point B without human intervention. That's quite amazing when you think about it. And more than a little bit scary. How do we know that the sophisticated hardware and software will operate safely every time we get into the car? The reality is that there is no such thing as a perfect system, at least not yet. But there are ways to minimize our risks. That's where QNX comes in. The company, based in Ottawa, Canada, delivers real-time operating systems for safety critical applications. As COO John Wall says, the modern car is becoming a robot on wheels. How can we know for sure that our robot remains our best friend, always looking out for our safety and security? John Wall has answers, today, on the Driving With Dunne podcast.
Welcome to the Financial Freedom & Wealth Trailblazers Podcast! In today's episode, we're going to talk about what it really means to feel free in your day-to-day life—and how you can start living that way now, not “someday.” Brian Herriot is an author, speaker, financial advisor, and entrepreneurship coach. He's founded several businesses, including Herriot Financial, where he empowers budding entrepreneurs to find Time Freedom and live extraordinary lives. His frameworks for personal growth and financial success support his mission of helping others work on what they want, when they want, and for as long as they want.With a master's degree in finance, investment, and banking from the University of Wisconsin and a rich background as a management consultant at Accenture and Point B, Brian established his own consulting firm seven years ago. In 2023, after unlocking the formula for Time Freedom, he took a six month sabbatical, which inspired his passion for teaching others interested in living the same rich, free life full of choice, flexibility, and ease. Brian now spends months at a time away from work. He and his family enjoy summers at their lakeside cabin in northern Wisconsin.Connect with Brian Here: linktr.ee/herriotherriotfinancial.comGrab the freebie here: timefreedomcalculator.com===================================If you enjoyed this episode, remember to hit the like button and subscribe. Then share this episode with your friends.Thanks for watching the Financial Freedom & Wealth Trailblazers Podcast. This podcast is part of the Digital Trailblazer family of podcasts. To learn more about Digital Trailblazer and what we do to help entrepreneurs, go to DigitalTrailblazer.com.Are you a coach, consultant, expert, or online course creator? Then we'd love to invite you to our FREE Facebook Group where you can learn the best strategies to land more high-ticket clients and customers. QUICK LINKS: APPLY TO BE FEATURED: https://app.digitaltrailblazer.com/podcast-guest-applicationDIGITAL TRAILBLAZER: https://digitaltrailblazer.com/
Send us a textWhat's Inside This Episode?00:00 – Live from the National Restaurant Show Carl visits Chicago and joins Rich Faltot at Point B's new Restaurant Technology Innovation Center.“We're stood in a room with 70 screens — and not one is for show.”01:00 – Why restaurant tech stacks are broken Legacy systems, data silos, fragmented integrations, and the cost of doing nothing.POS replacements are “open heart surgery” for restaurantsTransformation takes 18–36 months on averageSuccess requires aligned leadership and future-facing thinking“The best stack isn't best-in-class. It's best for you.”06:00 – Customer obsession: the north star for tech decisions Rich outlines how leading brands maintain focus—on the guest experience, not shiny tools.The best operators spend time in-store, watching, listening, learningEvery tool must make things easier for the team and better for the customer“If the tech's not helping your guest, it's not helping your business.”13:00 – Point B's ‘Digital Safari' and art-of-the-possible workshopsReal-world immersion through drive-thru, kiosk, and delivery UX testingCross-industry inspiration (NASCAR, Disney) drives better solutions“We get rid of mental boundaries so they can dream—just scary enough.”20:00 – Inside the tech center Carl takes a walking tour of the new Tech Center, featuring:Multiple full-stack POS environments: Toast, PAR, Qu, Aloha and moreIntegrated back-of-house systems: Restaurant365, SynergySuite, Decision LogicTraining and deployment environments built for test, learn, and change management“We're not here to sell tech. We're here to help restaurants get it right.”Support the show
WATCH ON YOUTUBE Speaker: Steve HillScripture: Exodus 13:17-22Big idea: God assures you of the path forward—even when the route seems uncertain. 1. Sometimes, God deliberately takes you on a zigzag path. 2. Why God leads us on a zigzag. A. I often return to Point A when life is hard. B. God is preparing me for Point B. 3. The promises of God are my foundation for trust. Promise #1: Continual reminders Promise #2: Tangible sense of God's presence
Starting a business is a big decision, and people do it for different reasons. Maybe you have a passion you really care about, or you just want more freedom in how you spend your time. For some, it's about doing something different from the usual 9-to-5 job and having control over their own path. But what does it really take to start a business—and is passion enough to keep you going? In this episode, I have Clara Ansel, CEO and Founder of Business Powerhouse. Clara shares valuable insights into managing business growth sustainably without burning out. The conversation delves into the importance of having a clear destination or 'Point B,' the role of mindset in business success, and practical steps to avoid chaos and inefficiency. Clara also discusses the significance of decluttering one's mind and surroundings, actionable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, and her personal journey from corporate consultancy to empowering small business owners. Tune in to learn more! --- Listen to the podcast here: Starting and Scaling up a Business with Claire Ansell Welcome to Action's Antidotes, your antidotes to the mindset that keeps you settling for less. Today, I want to talk to you all about starting and scaling up businesses. Now, perhaps you have your reasons for wanting to start a business and, usually, it's about passion that you have or just the desire to have a life where you have a little bit more autonomy over what you do and when you do it, something other than the corporate life, but maybe you're looking at these processes of starting a business and seeing how daunting the process is, how much it really goes on, especially if you do end up with an investor that expects you to scale or if you personally have the desire to scale because whatever mission you're serving, you're kind of wanting to bring to more or more people. My guest today is Claire Ansell, and she is the CEO and founder of Business Powerhouse and she has some good thoughts about how we could go about managing this whole process without kind of burning out, without kind of ending up doing too much in a more sustainable fashion. --- Claire, welcome to the program. Hey, Stephen. How are you? I'm doing pretty well today. It's actually a nice 70 degrees here. Nice. That's good. Summer is coming. It always feels nice at this time of year. How are you today? I'm pretty good. It's been an exciting day with doing lots of –– actually like in the same realm as what you're talking about. We launched a new kind of series in our hub called Awaken, which is all about mindset so it's pretty exciting to be jumping on here with you today and kind of continuing the conversation. Yeah, and that's a good place to start. We can talk a little bit about mindset because I'm assuming you work with a lot of people who are either starting businesses or have a business and they're just starting to become overwhelmed as their web traffic, their client base, something kind of picks up. Yeah, and I think it doesn't really matter what phase of business you're in, whether you're a startup or a ten-million-dollar business, the reality –– or a hundred-million-dollar business. I mean, I've seen it right up to 600 million. I mean, at some point, a business owner is overwhelmed in chaos and facing that burnout. It's just the reality of the way in which we structure and grow our businesses. Now, given your role in your business, is there any way to prevent that burnout? Is there any way someone that's starting a business now can adopt either a mindset or a set of operational practical you want to start a business but you don't want to burn yourself out? Yeah, 100 percent, and I think one of the biggest pieces the business owners really miss is they don't understand what their point B is. We talk about point A is where you are today and point B is where are you going in the future and that could be at ...
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If you're tired of feeling like you have to reinvent the wheel with every new customer, it's time to make a foundational shift. In this episode of The Scalable Expert Podcast, Tara breaks down why building your authority framework is the first and most important step to scaling an online business.Tara walks through how creating a clear, repeatable path for your customers moves you from order-taker to authority, strengthens trust, and frees you from endless custom work.If you're ready to stop customizing everything, start leading the experience, and set your business up for scalable growth, this is your starting point.
When his older brother doesn't show up after his kayaking trip, a young man goes searching for him through the wetlands at night...Inspired by The Willows by Algernon Blackwood. Patreon: patreon.com/thewarningwoods/ Merch: https://thewarningwoods.myshopify.com/ Written and narrated by Miles Tritle Subscribe for more creepy horror stories released every Thursday at 12:00PM CST! NOTE: The Warning Woods contains stories which include horror elements of all varieties. These may include, but is not limited to, graphic violence, murder, suicide, drug use, human and/or animal death, and other topics some viewers may find upsetting. Keep this in mind when choosing to listen. Social: www.instagram.com/thewarningwoods www.thewarningwoods.com www.milestritle.com Copyright 2025 Miles Tritle The Warning Woods podcast contains original works of fiction. Some of the locations within the stories may be real, but the characters and events are entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real individuals, groups, organizations, or events, unless otherwise specified, is entirely coincidental. Any names or titles belonging to real individuals, groups, or organization are not used intentionally unless otherwise specified. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, Bradley dives into the concept of "Team HQ." He lays the foundation for creating an effective business operating system (OS) that streamlines processes, reduces dependency on the owner, and adds long-term value to the business.Bradley revisits the roadmap framework introduced in previous episodes—Point A (where your business is today), Point B (where you want to go), and the plan to get there. A core problem many business owners face is a lack of systems, and in this episode, Bradley introduces the first step toward solving it: creating a central repository for your business operations.Key Takeaways:The Importance of an Operating System: Just like an iPhone runs on iOS, your business is running on an OS—right now, that OS is likely just you. The goal is to upgrade and externalize it.Creating a Centralized Hub: You need a "Team HQ," a digital space where all processes, documents, and assets are stored. This could be on Google Drive, Dropbox, or Microsoft Shared Drive.Blueprint OS Framework: Bradley introduces the concept of "Blueprint OS"—a structured approach to organizing business operations so they are easily accessible and replicable.Business Assets: How you do things in your business is an asset. These assets should be documented, organized, and stored in a structured way.Think Like an Acquirer: If you were to sell your business today, what would you hand over? Organizing your operating system now increases your company's value and makes it more enjoyable to own.Starting with Structure: New members in Bradley's program begin by setting up their OS architecture—defining folders, organizing existing assets, and creating an archive for outdated materials.Next Steps: In the following episode, Bradley will outline the core playbooks that should be part of every business's operating system.Action Steps:Choose a digital platform to serve as your Team HQ.Define a folder structure that organizes your business assets.Gather existing assets and categorize them within your OS.Set aside outdated documents in an archive folder.Tune in next week for a breakdown of the essential playbooks for systematizing your business.This episode is a must-listen for business owners looking to build a company that operates independently of them. Establishing a Team HQ is the first major step toward creating a sustainable, scalable business.Thanks to our sponsors...BlueprintOS equips business owners to design and install an operating system that runs like clockwork. Through BlueprintOS, you will grow and develop your leadership, clarify your culture and business game plan, align your operations with your KPIs, develop a team of A-Players, and execute your playbooks. Register to join us at an upcoming WebClass when you visit www.blueprintos.com!Club Capital is the ultimate partner for financial management and marketing services, designed specifically for insurance agencies, fitness franchises, and youth soccer organizations. As the nation's largest accounting and financial advisory firm for insurance agencies, Club Capital proudly serves over 1,000 agency locations across the country—and we're just getting started. With Club Capital, you get more than just services; you get a dedicated account manager backed by a team of specialists committed to your success. From monthly accounting and tax preparation to CFO services and innovative digital marketing, we've got you covered.Ready to experience the transformative power of Club Capital? Schedule your free demo today at club.capital and see the difference firsthand. Don't forget to visit club.capital and mention you heard about us on the Above The...
City and regional planning is about more than getting people from Point A to Point B. These community plans become the neighborhoods and physical spaces that communities inhabit to live, work, play, learn, and thrive. Hear about the importance of collaboration in city planning from Dr. Charlie Santo (University of Memphis) and Rory Thomas (Memphis Medical District Collaborative). Resources mentioned in this episode include: Memphis Medical District Collaborative Department of City and Regional Planning at University of Memphis Memphis 3.0 Comprehensive Plan Previous episodes that cover topics mentioned in this episode include this and this Neighborhoods represented in the Memphis Medical District Collaborative (MMDC) The Heights CDC Memphis Slim House South Memphis Farmers Market Hard Times Deli Memphis Medical District Park The Tennessee Chapter of the American Planning Association. ULI Memphis Tommy Pacello Award This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.
In this episode, Bradley kicks off a new three-part series on the core problems that small business owners face. Building upon the previous three episodes, where he discussed the roadmap to business success, he now shifts focus to the most significant obstacles that hinder growth.The first core problem? Lack of clarity.Bradley explains how business owners in the $300,000 to $3 million revenue range often have a general idea of where their business stands and where they want it to go. However, this understanding is typically not well-documented, shared with the team, or structured in a way that ensures consistent execution. He introduces the concept of a business roadmap—understanding Point A (where you are today), Point B (where you're going), and the plan to bridge the gap—as the solution to this clarity issue.Resources & Links:Listen to the previous three episodes on building a business roadmap.Join Bradley at The Quarterly when you register at https://quarterly.blueprintos.comDon't miss Bradley's upcoming webclass, Operator to Owner, and save your seat at https://webclass.blueprintos.comNext Episode: Stay tuned for next week's episode, where Bradley will tackle the second core problem small business owners face.Rate & ReviewSubscribe to Above the Business for more insights from industry leaders who are transforming the way businesses operate. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share it with a fellow business owner!Thanks to our sponsors...BlueprintOS equips business owners to design and install an operating system that runs like clockwork. Through BlueprintOS, you will grow and develop your leadership, clarify your culture and business game plan, align your operations with your KPIs, develop a team of A-Players, and execute your playbooks. Register to join us at an upcoming WebClass when you visit www.blueprintos.com!Autopilot Recruiting is a continuous recruiting service where you'll be assigned a recruiter that has been trained to recruit on your behalf every business day. Go to www.autopilotrecruiting.com to get started.Coach P found great success as an insurance agent and agency owner. He leads a large, stable team of professionals who are at the top of their game year after year. Now he shares the systems, processes, delegation, and specialization he developed along the way. Gain access to weekly training calls and mentoring at www.coachpconsulting.com. Be sure to mention the Above The Business Podcast when you get in touch.TodayApp is a corporate approved app that allows you to build custom activities and track all your commissions and bonus structures, and integrates perfectly with your CRM. It can even manage your employees' time, track production, have a leaderboard with metrics, and more. Contact Today App and for a custom demo and let them know you heard about them on The Above The Business Podcast. https://todayapppro.com/Club Capital is the ultimate partner for financial management and marketing services, designed specifically for insurance agencies, fitness franchises, and youth soccer organizations. As the nation's largest accounting and financial advisory firm for insurance agencies, Club Capital proudly serves over 1,000 agency locations across the country—and we're just getting started. With Club Capital, you get more than just services; you get a dedicated account manager backed by a team of specialists committed to your success. From monthly accounting and tax preparation to CFO services and innovative digital marketing, we've got you covered.Ready to experience the transformative power of Club Capital? Schedule your free demo today at club.capital and see the difference firsthand. Don't forget to visit club.capital and mention you heard about us on the Above The Business podcast!
In this episode of The Above The Business Podcast, Bradley Hamner wraps up his three-part series on creating a roadmap for your business. If you haven't yet listened to the first two parts, be sure to check out the last two Friday episodes, where he covered Point A—understanding where your business is today—and Point B—establishing your business blueprint with a clear vision, objectives, and targets.Today, Bradley dives into the final and most crucial piece of the roadmap: the plan. He explains how to craft a strategic, actionable plan that directly addresses the primary constraint holding your business back. Drawing insights from business leaders like Alex Hormozi, he emphasizes the importance of identifying the biggest bottleneck in your business and implementing a focused strategy to solve it.Key Takeaways:Point A: Understand where your business stands today with a deep dive into your numbers, marketing data, and financials.Point B: Define where you're headed with a structured business blueprint, including a three-year vision, one-year objectives, and 90-day targets.The Plan: Identify the constraint that is blocking progress and create a structured action plan to overcome it.Avoiding Shiny Object Syndrome: Many small businesses try to implement too many ideas at once without giving any a chance to work. Bradley explains why fewer, more focused initiatives yield greater long-term success.The Power of Commitment: Any strategy or initiative needs time to work—at least 90 days, often six months to a year. Businesses that jump from one idea to the next without giving strategies time to take hold never see the results they want.Scaling Beyond $1M: Once a business surpasses the million-dollar mark, it gains operational efficiencies that allow for more initiatives and faster growth.Making Your Plan Tangible: Bradley recommends physically printing your business plan to make it more concrete and professionalizing it for better execution.If you're ready to take control of your business's growth and transition from operator to owner, this episode provides a clear framework to get there.Next Steps:Join Bradley's Operator to Owner web class, where he dives deeper into strategies for building a business that runs without you. Register now at BlueprintOS.com and start creating a roadmap that leads to real business success.Rate & ReviewSubscribe to Above the Business for more insights from industry leaders who are transforming the way businesses operate. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share it with a fellow business owner!Thanks to our sponsors...BlueprintOS equips business owners to design and install an operating system that runs like clockwork. Through BlueprintOS, you will grow and develop your leadership, clarify your culture and business game plan, align your operations with your KPIs, develop a team of A-Players, and execute your playbooks. Register to join us at an upcoming WebClass when you visit www.blueprintos.com!Autopilot Recruiting is a continuous recruiting service where you'll be assigned a recruiter that has been trained to recruit on your behalf every business day. Go to www.autopilotrecruiting.com to get started.Coach P found great success as an insurance agent and agency owner. He leads a large, stable team of professionals who are at the top of their game year after year. Now he shares the systems, processes, delegation, and specialization he developed along the way. Gain access to weekly training calls and mentoring at www.coachpconsulting.com. Be sure to...
Making Youth Ministry Simple Again with Eric Miller, Part 2 (Episode 33)We are once again joined by Eric Miller, National Director of Ministries for Momentum Ministry Partners. MMP influences hundreds of youth pastors and youth ministries around the country through their Momentum Conference, Urban Centers, Cohorts, Education, and Podcast. Eric brings a wealth of experience and perspective to what is working and isn't working in youth ministry these days.One common struggle for many of us is comparing ourselves and our ministries to the ones we see on social media. But the heart of what we do isn't found in 60-second highlight clips of our best messages; it's found in the unique culture we create and the day-to-day relationships we form in our students. We help them move from Point A to Point B in their faith – that's the essence of simple and effective youth ministry.Two old friends talking shop, and reminiscing about the time we tried to fix the then-still -single Eric up with a date at the Simply Youth Ministry Conference in Chicago.https://buildmomentum.org/Give us a 5-star review on iTunes.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youth-ministry-sherpas-coast-to-coast/id1333665959We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network https://www.downloadyouthministry.com Watch us on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@youthministrysherpasC2CEmail us at youthministrysherpas@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram!
In this episode of The Above The Business Podcast, Bradley builds on last week's discussion about defining Point A—where your business stands today—by shifting focus to Point B: where you want to go. He shares a structured approach to crafting a compelling business roadmap, emphasizing the importance of vision and goal setting.Bradley introduces the concept of the Business Blueprint, which consists of three key components:Three-Year Vision – A vivid and aspirational picture of where you want your business to be in three years.One-Year Objectives – The major milestones and goals to achieve within the next year to move toward that vision.90-Day Priorities – Short-term, high-impact actions that create momentum and prevent stagnation.Too often, business owners get stuck in a cycle of repeating the same goals year after year, creating a Groundhog Day effect. By implementing the Three-One-Ninety framework, leaders can break that cycle, push beyond their initial limitations, and build a thriving, forward-moving business.Next Steps:In the next episode, Bradley will dive into the importance of creating a detailed action plan—how to move from Point A to Point B by identifying obstacles and executing effectively.Join the Web Class:Want to learn more about building a business that runs without you? Register for Bradley's Operator to Owner Webclass at blueprintos.com. Don't miss out on strategies that will transform how you lead and grow your business.Connect with Bradley:Website: blueprintos.comOperator to Owner WebClass: https://webclass.blueprintos.comThanks to our sponsors...BlueprintOS equips business owners to design and install an operating system that runs like clockwork. Through BlueprintOS, you will grow and develop your leadership, clarify your culture and business game plan, align your operations with your KPIs, develop a team of A-Players, and execute your playbooks. Register to join us at an upcoming WebClass, The Blueprint to S.C.A.L.E., and learn more about this system when you visit www.blueprintos.com!Autopilot Recruiting is a continuous recruiting service where you'll be assigned a recruiter that has been trained to recruit on your behalf every business day. Go to www.autopilotrecruiting.com to get started.Coach P found great success as an insurance agent and agency owner. He leads a large, stable team of professionals who are at the top of their game year after year. Now he shares the systems, processes, delegation, and specialization he developed along the way. Gain access to weekly training calls and mentoring at www.coachpconsulting.com. Be sure to mention the Above The Business Podcast when you get in touch.TodayApp is a corporate approved app that allows you to build custom activities and track all your commissions and bonus structures, and integrates perfectly with your CRM. It can even manage your employees' time, track production, have a leaderboard with metrics, and more. Contact Today App and for a custom demo and let them know you heard about them on The Above The Business Podcast. https://todayapppro.com/Club Capital is the ultimate partner for financial management and marketing services, designed specifically for insurance agencies, fitness franchises, and youth soccer organizations. As the nation's largest accounting and financial advisory firm for insurance agencies, Club Capital proudly serves over 1,000 agency locations across the country—and we're just getting started. With Club Capital, you get more...
In today's episode of The Above The Business Podcast, Bradley dives into the importance of understanding exactly where your business is today—your Point A. Next Friday, he'll discuss Point B: where you want your business to go.Bradley shares how he first encountered this concept in his favorite business book, The Road Less Stupid by Keith Cunningham. He emphasizes the significance of truly grasping your business's current state, rather than giving it mere lip service.Key topics covered in this episode:Understanding financials: monthly revenue run rate, annual revenue trends, and profitability.The Rule of 40: year-over-year growth rate plus profitability percentage.Marketing insights: cost per lead, customer acquisition cost (CAC), and customer value.Sales pipeline metrics: lead conversion cycle, number of leads per sale, and overall sales data.Culture and operational efficiency: revenue per employee and business scalability.Bradley illustrates these points with real-world examples of businesses scaling from six to eight figures, showing the necessity of data-driven decision-making.You can evaluate your own business metrics with Bradley's free tool. If you're looking for additional strategies to help your business grow, register for his upcoming web class at blueprintos.com/assets.Rate & Review:If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform. It helps more business owners discover strategies to grow and lead well.Tune in next time for more insights on building a business that runs without you!Thanks to our sponsors...BlueprintOS equips business owners to design and install an operating system that runs like clockwork. Through BlueprintOS, you will grow and develop your leadership, clarify your culture and business game plan, align your operations with your KPIs, develop a team of A-Players, and execute your playbooks. Register to join us at an upcoming WebClass, The Blueprint to S.C.A.L.E., and learn more about this system when you visit www.blueprintos.com!Autopilot Recruiting is a continuous recruiting service where you'll be assigned a recruiter that has been trained to recruit on your behalf every business day. Go to www.autopilotrecruiting.com to get started.Coach P found great success as an insurance agent and agency owner. He leads a large, stable team of professionals who are at the top of their game year after year. Now he shares the systems, processes, delegation, and specialization he developed along the way. Gain access to weekly training calls and mentoring at www.coachpconsulting.com. Be sure to mention the Above The Business Podcast when you get in touch.TodayApp is a corporate approved app that allows you to build custom activities and track all your commissions and bonus structures, and integrates perfectly with your CRM. It can even manage your employees' time, track production, have a leaderboard with metrics, and more. Contact Today App and for a custom demo and let them know you heard about them on The Above The Business Podcast. https://todayapppro.com/Club Capital is the ultimate partner for financial management and marketing services, designed specifically for insurance agencies, fitness franchises, and youth soccer organizations. As the nation's largest accounting and financial advisory firm for insurance agencies, Club Capital proudly serves over 1,000 agency locations across the country—and we're just getting started. With Club Capital, you get more than just services; you get a dedicated account manager backed by a team of specialists committed to your success. From monthly accounting and tax preparation to CFO services and innovative digital marketing, we've got you covered.Ready to experience the transformative power of Club Capital? Schedule your free demo today at club.capital...
Adi Jaffe grew up as a privileged kid, first in Israel, then in Southern California. So how did he go from being a “good little jewish boy” (as he describes himself!) to finding himself up with a SWAT team in his face one day after waking up from a crystal-meth and GHB induced haze?Adi's story is a cautionary tale of getting caught up in addiction… of trying to “escape” living in reality… of trying to “fit in.” Once he began selling drugs, his life devolved quickly… he went from being a typical college student to finding himself literally banned from Beverly Hills, and living a life he likens to the one depicted in the movie, Scarface. He's been hogtied and robbed. He found himself carrying a sawed-off shotgun. His life - to put it simply - was a mess. And it only got worse with that SWAT team, which was followed by an arrest that landed him in jail for over a year.Fast forward to today: Adi has a beautiful life. He lives with his beautiful wife and adorable children in the Hollywood Hills. He helps people fix their lives, using the Ph.D. he earned from UCLA's top-rated doctoral program in psychology (where he graduated with honors!). He's a best-selling author with his first book The Abstinence Myth, and just released his second book Unhooked: Free Yourself From Addiction Forever.So how on earth did this powerhouse move from POINT A to POINT B with such drastic improvement? And could he help YOU do it too?Tune in to hear the whole story… and why he believes that gratitude played a central role in his transformation and daily glow-up.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
In this episode of The Above The Business Podcast, Bradley Hamner dives into the critical importance of having a business blueprint. Just like building a house requires a well-thought-out architectural plan, growing a business requires a clear roadmap. Without it, business owners often find themselves working hard without a clear direction.Bradley breaks down the essential components of a business blueprint and how to create one effectively. He introduces a four-step framework for success:Know Where You Are (Point A): Take an honest look at your current business situation, including metrics, financials, team structure, and more.Envision Your Compelling Future (Point B): Define what success looks like three years from now, creating a structured vision for your business.Make a Plan: Outline the steps necessary to get from Point A to Point B, ensuring realistic timelines and resource allocation.Execute the Plan: Implementation is key—take action, gain buy-in from your team, and make your vision a reality.Throughout the conversation, Bradley highlights common challenges business owners face, such as lack of clarity, blind spots, and unrealistic expectations. He emphasizes that designing comes first, then building—just as an architect would before construction begins.If you want to take control of your business, move from operator to owner, and build a business that runs without you, this episode is for you.Key Takeaways:Business owners need a clear blueprint to scale effectively.A three-year vision, one-year objectives, and 90-day priorities provide necessary structure.Understanding your current reality (Point A) is critical before planning for the future (Point B).Execution is just as vital as planning—without action, nothing changes.Getting outside perspective helps reveal blind spots and refine strategies.Resources Mentioned:Join Bradley's upcoming live web class at blueprintos.com/assets to learn the exact business blueprint he uses with coaching clients.Rate & Review:If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform. It helps more business owners discover strategies to grow and lead well.Tune in next time for more insights on building a business that runs without you!Thanks to our sponsors...BlueprintOS equips business owners to design and install an operating system that runs like clockwork. Through BlueprintOS, you will grow and develop your leadership, clarify your culture and business game plan, align your operations with your KPIs, develop a team of A-Players, and execute your playbooks. Register to join us at an upcoming WebClass, The Blueprint to S.C.A.L.E., and learn more about this system when you visit www.blueprintos.com!Autopilot Recruiting is a continuous recruiting service where you'll be assigned a recruiter that has been trained to recruit on your behalf every business day. Go to www.autopilotrecruiting.com to get started.Coach P found great success as an insurance agent and agency owner. He leads a large, stable team of professionals who are at the top of their game year after year. Now he shares the systems, processes, delegation, and specialization he developed along the way. Gain access to weekly training calls and mentoring at www.coachpconsulting.com. Be sure to mention the Above The Business Podcast when you get in touch.TodayApp is a corporate approved app that allows you to build custom activities and track all your commissions and bonus structures, and integrates perfectly with your CRM. It can even manage your employees' time, track production, have a leaderboard with metrics, and more. Contact...
It's time for a Wild Billy Thursday. With Billy in the EP seat and Greg Cote by our side, the show is off to a roaring start with talk of meteors, Christmas gifts, and Billy's work as Dan's fear coach. Then, do you recognize your own anxiety as it's happening? Plus, Greg takes down the Giant Schnauzer that won the Westminster Dog Show, Dan exposes Greg's phone password, and the show continues to discredit Fangs. Today's cast: Dan, Stugotz, Greg, Billy, Jeremy, Jessica, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week, we're taking a step back to discuss where we see the podcast now, four years in, and what we're planning to do in the future. Join us as we talk about why we're stepping away from making content specifically geared towards D&D, what we're going to do instead, and how we aim to get from Point A to Point B. The Solo But Not Alone 5 bundle is finally live! We got word from Cat that the bundle went live shortly before this episode released. Here is the new, functional link to find it: https://itch.io/b/2865/solo-but-not-alone-5 Our website is live! Head on over to undercommontaste.com to find links to all of our social media, streaming sites, Patreon, Itch store, and Discord. Our theme song is Massacre Anne, written and performed by Mary Crowell, and used with permission. You can find Mary's work online at marycrowell.bandcamp.com, or on Patreon at patreon.com/DrMaryCCrowell. Our logo was illustrated by David Sutherland. You can find David's work online at instagram.com/wilex_73, or on DeviantArt at deviantart.com/davidsutherland.
A new survey of what people here now think about getting from Point A to Point B can help guide planning for the region's future. On today's show, we hear about the present and future of transportation. Also, Ozarks at Large's Jack Travis reports a new program aims to help entrepreneurs in the cycling industry. Plus, we consider how money is changing collegiate sports.
New cars are great at moving people from Point A to Point B. But older cars, those that are sturdy and reliable and have a lot of miles on them, excel at simply moving people. You need both kinds of leaders in your company to get you to where you want to be.
Send us a textYou've probably used a map app like Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze to help you get from Point A to Point B as quickly as possible. But did you ever wonder how they work? Did you ever wonder whether we should slavishly follow their directions or be skeptical and consider external factors like our own prior driving experience? Well, wonder no more. Mark and Joe take the fastest route that starts with paper maps, brings them past an obscure mathematician's brilliant idea, stops for gas to consider the wonders of GPS and crowdsourcing, and arrives at the destination of Clarityville (population: you). (Recorded January 16, 2025.)
#474 Erin Carson Strength and Mobility It's another exciting week in the 303 my friends. We had an amazing webinar with Coach Erin Carson of ECFIT. It was so wonderful to share this secret weapon with our athletes and the 303 listeners who joined us on Tuesday night. Having had Erin Carson on my TV in my home gym for the last 7 months or so, it was strange to see her sitting at a desk. I should have put out a betting pool on how many minutes she could sit in her chair without getting up to demonstrate something. Spoiler alert, it happens at 35:57 into the video. Show Sponsor: UCAN UCAN created LIVSTEADY as an alternative to sugar based nutrition products. LIVSTEADY was purposefully designed to work with your body, delivering long-lasting energy you can feel. Whether UCAN Energy Powders, Bars or Gels, LIVSTEADY's unique time-release profile allows your body to access energy consistently throughout the day, unlocking your natural ability to finish stronger and recover more quickly! Announcements: FulGaz Virtual Group Ride Schedule - Our next group ride will be February 1st and we are riding the Pikes Peak ride on our FulGaz Virtual Group Ride. I rode from mile 12 to the top last weekend and it took me 1:20ish to get to the top 5 miles. the 1st Saturday of every month. April, tell us what ride we are doing on February 1st. Upcoming Programming - Our January on strength and mobility and we are super grateful to have Erin Carson as a part of this programming to share her expertise on strength, stability and mobility. Next week we will talk about which muscles you are recruiting through the bicycle pedal stroke and what you can do to build that strength. 303 Webinar Series Continues - February 11th 6-7 TriDot Pool School Talk Tuesdays (aka Office Hours) with Coaches April Spilde and Rich Soares. Every Tuesday Grit2Greatness Coaching Facebook Page Live - Come check out our new coaching Facebook page @grit2greatnesscoaching Ask A Coach Sponsor: G2G Endurance Triathletes, ready to train smarter? At Grit2Greatness Coaching, we've teamed up with TriDot to bring you precision and progress. Sign up through either Coach April's or Coach Rich's TriDot links and enjoy seamless onboarding, personalized workouts, and cutting-edge analytics tailored to your goals. Start with a 2-week free trial, then choose plans starting at $14.99 a month. With the right tools and support, you can achieve the extraordinary. Ready to see what's possible? Click the one of the sign-up links in our show notes to get started today! Train With Coach Rich: Coach Rich Soares Rich.soares@tridot.com Rich Soares Coaching TriDot Signup - https://app.tridot.com/onboard/sign-up/richsoares RunDot Signup - https://app.rundot.com/onboard/sign-up/richsoares Train with Coach April: Coach April Spilde April.spilde@tridot.com Grit2Greatness Endurance Podcast Podcast Series - Apple Podcasts TriDot Signup - https://app.tridot.com/onboard/sign-up/aprilspilde Interview: Erin Carson Erin Carson is Founder and Head Coach ECFIT Performance Strength. As the head coach for ECFIT she provides strength training programs for endurance athletes seeking to perform at their very best in triathlons, marathons, and cycling events. Her clients include world champions and olympians as well as everyday athletes seeking excellence. Get Gritty Tip: Embrace the Recovery (even when it isn't pretty) Resilience isn't about avoiding failure—it's about how you recover. Every stumble in training, whether it's a missed workout, a bad race, or a tough session that didn't go as planned, is an opportunity to rebuild stronger. Reframe setbacks as stepping stones. Ask yourself: What did I learn? How can I grow? As triathletes, we build resilience by leaning into discomfort and using it to fuel our comeback. Remember, the path to greatness isn't linear—it's the grit to keep going that sets you apart. Reflective Questions: What is one lesson I can take away from my most recent setback or challenge? How do I typically respond to adversity, and what small shift can I make to approach challenges with a growth mindset? What support or tools can I use to help me come back stronger the next time I face an obstacle? Remember, the difference between stumbling blocks and stepping stones is how you use them. TriDot Workout of the Week: TriDot Workout of the Week - MAV Shuttles Warmup ~10 min @ Z2 with 3-4 x 20 sec Strides Main Set Priming: 4 min progression run ending with last 1 min @ Z4 2 Rounds (3 min @ Z2): 6 x 20 sec @ Z6 Effort (20 sec @ Z1) Z6 pace is as fast as you can go and complete the session with relatively consistent efforts. Balance of time @ Z2 Session Note Accelerate from a stop to 'fast' for a 20-second total effort with great form. This is followed by a very slow jogging recovery for 20 seconds. This session can be done in a 'shuttle' format where alternating 20-second fast efforts go back and forth across the same stretch of space. eg. Run your first 20-second fast effort from Point A to Point B. From Point B, do your jogging recovery as an out and back returning to Point B at the end of 20 seconds. Your next 20-second fast effort will be from Point B back to Point A. The following recovery will be an out and back jog from and returning to Point A. Repeat the back-and-forth pattern for the prescribed number of fast efforts. The goal and motivation is to run fast enough for each 20-second fast effort to be able to cover the same distance without slowing down toward the end of the session. Older and heavier athletes should be careful to take smaller, quicker steps during acceleration...not longer more intense, stressful strides. Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!
With Transport for London, Keshava Swami explores the motto “Every Journey Matters” and reveals why it's not just about getting from Point A to Point B, but discovering our spiritual purpose along the way. Drawing from the concept of the Hero's Journey, Keshava Swami shares universal insights on finding your “why,” overcoming challenges, and connecting with ancient wisdom to navigate life with clarity and confidence. Watch now to find your spiritual journey!
The Bill Caskey Podcast: High Impact Sales Training for Sellers and Leaders
Want to dramatically scale your revenue in 2025? In this first episode of our three-part series, Bill Caskey breaks down the crucial foundation stage of the Million Dollar Selling Method. Bill shares the first three steps to transforming your sales approach:✓ Million Dollar Mindsets: Discover the game-changing perspective of detachment and unlock your true potential✓ Customer Success Roadmap: Learn how to guide prospects from Point A to Point B with a proven framework✓ Sales Process Development: Create a clear, repeatable system that converts more prospects into clientsThis is Part 1 of 3 in our revenue scaling series. Stay tuned for next week's episode covering customer interactions in the digital age.Ready to take your business to the next level? Visit https://billcaskey.com to schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation and learn how to implement these strategies in your organization.
My guest today is Eric Johnson, the Senior Technology Editor at the Journal of Commerce. With over 20 years of experience covering the intersection of logistics and technology, Eric brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. In our conversation, we explore the complex and fascinating world of logistics—how goods move from point A to point B, the myriad players involved, and the role of technology. We also discuss the challenges posed by pandemics and other crises, the strike of the longshoremen, the availability of data, and more. Please enjoy this insightful discussion with Eric Johnson. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page HERE. ----- Making Markets is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Making Markets, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @makingmkts | @ericgoldenx Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Making Markets (00:01:43) Understanding Freight and Logistics (00:03:10) The Journey of Goods: Point A to Point B (00:06:46) Tracking and Technology in Logistics (00:09:53) Pricing and Market Dynamics (00:16:15) Impact of the Pandemic on Logistics (00:24:03) Technological Advancements in Logistics (00:27:40) Fragmentation and Data in the Logistics Industry (00:31:15) The Russian Nesting Doll of Visibility Data (00:31:54) VCs in Logistics: Successes and Failures (00:33:44) Understanding Digital Freight Forwarders (00:36:03) Flexport: The Kleenex of Logistics (00:38:10) AI's Impact on Logistics (00:41:28) Automation and Labor in Ports (00:45:00) Economic Disruptions and Strikes (00:50:48) Insurance and Contingency Planning in Logistics (00:52:37) The Role of Data in Logistics (00:57:48) Current Trends and Predictions in Logistics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, Tara Bryan dives into why sales alone can't fix a broken business model. Instead of chasing one-time sales and chaotic fulfillment, she highlights the power of building a scalable and sustainable business framework. Tara introduces the Infinite Scale Method™ as the solution, helping entrepreneurs create a streamlined path for their customers while scaling their business without maxing out their time. Learn how to package your expertise into a tangible framework that attracts lifelong customers, delivers consistent results, and simplifies growth.Key Topics Discussed:The Problem with Selling Through Chaos:Why more sales won't solve the problems caused by a disorganized business model.The cost of burning out and constantly acquiring new customers.Introducing the Infinite Scale Method™:How to build a scalable business framework that separates time from revenue.Creating predictable, repeatable paths for customers to achieve results.Steps to Build Your Framework:Identify your unique expertise and the specific problem it solves.Define the step-by-step path (or “bridge”) that leads your customers from problem to solution.Package your methodology into scalable formats to serve infinite clients.Creating Lifelong Customers:Mapping the customer journey and automating 80% of your processes.Building confidence and trust by offering seamless, predictable experiences.Action Steps for Listeners:Determine the expertise you're best at delivering.Outline the step-by-step process that consistently takes your customers from Point A to Point B.Begin mapping your customer journey, identifying key milestones and potential hurdles.Explore ways to package and scale your framework for sustainable growth.Resources Mentioned:Schedule a Free Call with Tara Bryan: https://taralbryan.com/step/scale-vip-strategy-day/Learn About the Infinite Scale Method™: https://taralbryan.com/Ready to Scale Your Business?Listen to this episode to discover how creating a scalable framework can transform your business and turn one-time buyers into lifelong customers.About Me:Hey, it's your host, Tara Bryan. And I am on a mission to help more business owners learn to infinitely scale their businesses by leveraging the power of online without sacrificing the customer experience or results. I like to geek out on all things business strategy, marketing, interactive digital and user experience. This podcast is all about what is working, lessons learned and actionable tips to create and grow a thriving online business. Join us each week as we dive into different strategies, tactics and tips you can apply immediately to your business. To learn more:Find us at https://www.taralbryan.comHere are two ways we can help you create, grow and scale your business:1. Want to package or pivot your business? Download our free Step-by-Step guide to get the exact steps you need to create and grow an online business. Step-By-Step Guide 2. ALREADY HAVE AN ONLINE BUSINESS & READY TO INFINITELY SCALE?Download our free 50 Ways
Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. Our culture celebrates efficiency. We prioritize getting from Point A to Point B as quickly as possible, and we are good at it! But what if closing the gap between problem and solution isn't always the goal? Some things—like heartache, grief, and struggle— cannot be rushed. Though we crave instant relief, Scripture tells us what we truly need: patience. Of all the commands in the Bible, which is the hardest for you? To rejoice? To forgive? To serve? For many of us, patience might top the list! Why is it so difficult to wait? And where is patience when we need it most? In this sermon, we explore what James 5 has to say about this Fruit of the Spirit, and what it looks like to practice patience in difficult circumstances and in our relationships with God and others.
Legendary Self-Discipline: Lessons from Mythology and Modern Heroes on Choosing the Right Path Over the Easy Path By Peter HollinsHear it Here - https://bit.ly/legendaryselfdiscipline00:00:00 Legendary Self-Discipline00:01:20 Pandora's Box and the practice of discretion and patience00:13:42 Daedalus and Icarus and the merits of moderation00:27:24 Athena and Arachne and the saboteur that is egohttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B089G6MNQCFight temptation, tame your impulses, and learn to persevere.We know we should use self-discipline, just like we know we should budget more wisely, or eat more healthy. But just because we know about something doesn't mean we know how to do it.See role model; copy role model. It's the quickest path from Point A to Point B..#Arachne #Athena #Daedalus #DelosIsland #Icarus #EmperorAugustus #Epimetheus #Prometheuss #KingMinos #Pandora #PandorasBox #Zeus #RussellNewton #NewtonMG #PeterHollins #TheScienceofSelf #LegendarySelf-Discipline #UnlockYourInnerHero #Self-DisciplineLessonsFromMythology
This week America on the Road proves yet again that there is more to driving than just getting from Point A to Point B in a thoroughly rational but also thoroughly uninvolving crossover SUV. We experienced this firsthand as we road-tested two exceedingly enjoyable sports cars — the legendary Mazda MX-5 Miata and the almost equally legendary Subaru WRX. The 2024 WRX TR trim that Co-Host Chris Teague tested offers improved performance and handling from its rally-inspired chassis and suspension. It features a Brembo braking system with six-piston front and two-piston rear calipers, larger pads and rotors, and a larger brake master cylinder. Suspension enhancements include stiffer springs, revised damping rates, and a retuned steering rack for better control and response. The TR comes with 19-inch satin gray alloy wheels and Bridgestone Potenza S007 summer tires. Inside, it has Recaro seats with black and gray Ultrasuede, red stitching, and an eight-way power-adjustable driver's seat. With its six-speed manual transmission, the 2024 WRX TR is base-priced at $41,655. How does it compare to Teague's GR Corolla? He'll tell us in his report. Across the country, Host Jack Nerad got the chance to test the 2024 MX-5 Miata Grand Touring trim, which received significant updates enhancing performance and comfort. Powered by a 2.0-liter Skyactiv-G four-cylinder engine delivering 181 horsepower and 151 pound-feet of torque, the MX-5 Miata retains its classic front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout. The Sport and Club trims come exclusively with a six-speed manual transmission, while the Grand Touring we tested offers either a manual or a six-speed automatic. In addition to Kinematic Posture Control, the Miata now offers a revamped electric power steering system with a new steering rack and software enhancements for smoother steering and better precision. Exterior updates include new LED headlights and taillights and additional color options. Inside, the 2024 Miata features a revised center console, an 8.8-inch infotainment display with added touch functionality, and Mazda's first Alexa integration. But does all this new stuff blunt the winning Miata experience? Nerad will have the answer in this show. In the news this week, Honda has given an in-depth briefing about its upcoming all-new lineup of electric vehicles, and the concepts are startling. We'll give you the details. General Motors has just ditched a major brand name as it does an about-face in its electric vehicle strategy. We'll tell you what brand they are turning their back on and give you our comments. If you are thinking about buying a new car soon, you should be aware that a substantial percentage of buyers are now taking on massive monthly payments when they make a purchase. Will you be one of them? And in the True Crime Files Automotive Edition, there is a new development in the trial of a major figure in the Volkswagen Dieselgate scandal. Is there prison in his future? This week, our special guest is Chevrolet bicyclist safety expert Mike Fry. The new Chevy Traverse has a system that is particularly useful in preventing vehicle-bicycle accidents, and we'll talk with him about that and about bicycle safety. We think you'll enjoy the discussion. So we have a lot of show for you this week. Thanks for joining us, and don't forget to look for new content on our YouTube and Rumble channels. America on the Road is brought to you by Driving Today.com, Mercury Insurance, and EMLandsea.com , the publisher of Nerad's latest book, Dance in the Dark, which is available HERE on Amazon.com
From the beginning, the clients adored the Bridle Path property. The expansive lot featured a charming yet notably outdated split-level residence, surrounded by lush tree coverage and a bonus accessory dwelling unit (ADU) at the rear. Instead of demolishing the house outright, the project aimed to maintain the essence of the 1950s split-level while integrating modern elements and creating versatile spaces for everyday living. Through relatively simple, yet strategic moves, a home can undergo a significant transformation with relatively little intervention. A straightforward realignment of wall heights and the fascia created a striking visual reference line from the exterior. By embracing multifunctional areas, the design sought to maximize usage while minimizing unnecessary square footage. Rather than expanding the existing footprint, the architect repurposed the carport to accommodate additional space blending the new and old seamlessly with the goal of respecting the property's and preserving its character in the neighbourhood.Maggie has loved the art and science of architecture since she was young. Raised by an engineer and an artist she was exposed to the field through her uncle who, in the 1950s, trained under Frank Lloyd Wright's protégé. Wylie went on to earn a Bachelors in Architecture from the University of Arizona in 2009 and subsequently moved to Austin. After almost six years in design-build and construction project management, Maggie launched Point B with a mission to deliver an enjoyable, streamlined client experience by pursuing an effective synergy between design and construction. She seeks design solutions that are founded on candid conversations about the realities of budget, the construction process and client requirements. With the help of a great team of employees and incredible clients, Wylie has conceptualized and grown Point B into a successful and expanding practice that is woven into the fabric of Austin's rapidly growing built environment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We welcome to the show Marc Mawhinney. Marc is the host of the Natural Born Coaches podcast, and has helped countless aspiring coaches in just about every conceivable niche build and sustain thriving coaching businesses.I've often said that the greatest strength of my own craft of podcasting is also its greatest weakness, that being just about anyone can do it.As you'll hear in this episode, the same can be said of coaching. Anyone can call themselves a coach, but actually finding a paid client, and then guiding them from Point A to Point B is a different matter entirely!In this episode, Marc shares in detail:His email strategy and mindset needed for consistent daily emailing to a specific market. His thoughts on what defines a coachOvercoming credibility issues in the coaching industryThe "3 Pillars Strategy" of marketing one's businessMaintaining personal integrity in the highly superficial digital age If you've thought about getting into the highly profitable coaching industry, but don't know where to begin, give this a listen and then check out Marc's offerings below!Episode highlights:00:07 Mark's Email Streak and Initial Challenges02:17 Transition to Daily Emails05:07 The Impact of Social Media and Authenticity08:51 Coaching in the Digital Age13:40 Exploring Niche Coaching Markets18:44 The Three Pillar Strategy for Coaches21:51 Conclusion and Contact InformationResources mentioned:Natural Born CoachesThe Coaching Jungle Facebook groupAbout the guest:Marc Mawhinney is a lifelong entrepreneur who has been helping coaches get more clients (without paid ads) since 2014! He's the host of the “Natural Born Coaches” podcast, which has almost 900 episodes released, and the Tarzan of “The Coaching Jungle” Facebook group which has over 25,000 coaches in that community. He's been a speaker at events like “Social Media Marketing World”, frequently makes media appearances, and has contributed for Entrepreneur.com. You can learn more about Marc at www.NaturalBornCoaches.com!You've been listening to Ba Vojdaan!, with James D. Newcomb. For more information about James, and to subscribe to the podcast, visit https://jamesdnewcomb.com. There you'll find a trove of materials available for immediate download. And be sure to follow James' travels and adventures on social media. All the info can be found at https://jamesdnewcomb.com. Thank you for listening!
A major frustration for most husbands is his wife's lack of trust in his leadership. Your masculine core clearly sees the problem at Point A, you establish a path to a better future at Point B, but she gives you irrational kickback refusing to budge from Point A. Or if she follows your lead to Point B, she does so grudgingly with an omnipresent readiness to hit you with “I told you so!” if your plan fails. Sound familiar? This episode gifts you the exact process that will inspire your wife's rock-solid trust to follow your lead allowing you to get on being the badass Kingdom-building leader you were born to be!!! Let's begin….. To connect with Mark: Ready to end years of guesswork and unnecessary struggle and Be The Husband She Brags About? Find out more about applying to join Heroic Husbands Men's Circles here. Get your FREE “15 Simple Habits to Be The Husband She Brags About” e-book at www.kingsoffreedom.me I want to hear from you! Click the link to send me a 90sec voice message with questions or suggestions for relationship topics you'd love me to cover. Send Mark voice message Now To connect with Mark's Queen and her incredible work: Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers podcast
Do you have a problem(s)? Probably each of us has at least one if not several. Sara's podcast is about problem solving. How do we bridge the gap between our current state to our desired state. And how do we get from point A to B? Sara just got back from the High Sierra and charting their own trails. At one point, she looked from a ledge and saw their next pass that looked like a meteorite just dropped to earth. This meant climbing over a lot of small rocks and she was hit with fear. As they charted out how and began the journey, she realized she was doing it. She was getting from point A to Point B and once she arrived at the destination, she looked back at the point where she was so scared, where the problem seemed so enormous, and realized that the closer you get to the problem, and chart a course, it is easier to move towards your goal. Get close enough to see clearly. We can use some of the 35,000 decisions we make a day, to get closer to the problem, chart a course, start on it, and as we move towards our desired goal, we see it more and more clearly. Remember to: Get closer to it Simplify Use Clarity Follow your internal source within. Here's to solving a problem and getting to the point you desire! Social Media: IG: https://www.instagram.com/saraschultingkranz/ You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@saraschultingkranz./about Sponsor: Go to www.saraschultingkranz.com and use the code Live Boldly at checkout to get the special price of $39 for programs offered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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A truck driving school in Arizona has a unique instructor on staff – a chicken. That's right, a chicken. We look into what Chester's role is in bringing attention to the school. Then, editorial staff members of Land Line Magazine explain why they dedicated so much of the July issue to the EPA's new emission standards. And finally, Ohio's Department of Transportation breaks down the planning it takes to get a superload safely from Point A to Point B. 0:00 – Newscast 10:32 – CDL training with Chester the chicken 25:00 – EPA emission standards spark concern 40:08 – Superload planning in Ohio
On today's episode of the Entrepreneur Evolution Podcast, we are joined by Brian Herriot. Brian Herriot writes and speaks about the power of time freedom. As a financial coach and founder of Choosy Consultant, he helps mid-career professionals escape the corporate grind. His frameworks for personal growth and financial success all start with taking back control of our one truly limited resource: time. Brian is a lifelong management consultant, having worked for Accenture and Point B, and he founded his own consulting firm seven years ago. He holds a master's degree in finance, investment and banking from the University of Wisconsin. Entrepreneurship, investing, and real estate helped Brian become financially free in 2023 at age 47. Brian spends months at a time away from work. With time to reflect, study, and wander, he believes he has unlocked the secret to living a rich and meaningful life. You can explore more, visit https://www.choosyconsultant.com/ We would love to hear from you, and it would be awesome if you left us a 5-star review. Your feedback means the world to us, and we will be sure to send you a special thank you for your kind words. Don't forget to hit “subscribe” to automatically be notified when guest interviews and Express Tips drop every Tuesday and Friday. Interested in joining our monthly entrepreneur membership? Email Annette directly at yourock@ievolveconsulting.com to learn more. Ready to invest in yourself? Book your free session with Annette HERE. Keep evolving, entrepreneur. We are SO proud of you! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/annette-walter/support
On this week's episode of The Consultant's Counsel podcast, Kelsey Creveling chats with Brian Herriot, founder of the Choosy Consultant and Herriot Consulting Group. In this episode, Ryan shares his journey from healthcare consulting to helping others achieve financial and lifestyle freedom, offering valuable insights for consultants seeking to carve their own path. Brian Herriot writes and speaks about the power of time freedom. As a financial coach and founder of Choosy Consultant, he helps mid-career professionals escape the corporate grind. His frameworks for personal growth and financial success all start with taking back control of our one truly limited resource: time.Brian is a lifelong management consultant, having worked for Accenture and Point B, and he founded his own consulting firm seven years ago. He holds a master's degree in finance, investment and banking from the University of Wisconsin. Entrepreneurship, investing, and real estate helped Brian become financially free in 2023 at age 47.Brian spends months at a time away from work. With time to reflect, study, and wander, he believes he has unlocked the secret to living a rich and meaningful life. Brian and his family spend their summers at their lakeside cabin in northern Wisconsin; it's their happy place! He is currently training to ride his bike across the country.Choosy Consultant: https://www.choosyconsultant.com/Brian Herriot: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianherriot/Resources + Courses for Consultants - https://theconsultantscounsel.comBooks Referenced:Psychology of Money - https://www.amazon.com/Psychology-Money-Timeless-Lessons-Happiness/dp/B08D9WJ9G8The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down - https://www.amazon.com/Things-Only-When-Slow-Down/dp/0143130773Follow:The Consultant's Counsel Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theconsultantcounselLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/theconsultantscounselYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@theconsultantscounselPartnerships & Affiliations:Disclaimer: A brand affiliate relationship is in place with the following brands, and a commission may be earned if a purchase is made using the link or provided discount code.Ally Shoes - Use code KELSEY10 at checkout for 10% off your first purchaseThe Healing Mind™ - Download the appUnder Pressure - Use code THECONSULTANTSCLOSET at checkout for 20% off your first purchaseMailchimp - $30 Intuit Mailchimp bill credit
Our first episode returning from paternity leave takes us back to 1983, and one of two sequel bombs Universal made with Jackie Gleason that year, Smokey and the Bandit Part 3. ----more---- TRANSCRIPT From Los Angeles, California, the Entertainment Capital of the World, it's The 80s Movies Podcast. I am your host, Edward Havens. Thank you for listening today. On this episode, we'll be covering one of the oddest Part 3 movies to ever be made. Smokey and the Bandit 3. But before we do, I owe you, loyal listener an apology and an explanation. Originally, this episode was supposed to be about the movies of H.B. “Toby” Halicki, who brought car chase films back to life in the mid-70s with his smash hit Gone in 60 Seconds. Part of the reason I wanted to do this episode was to highlight a filmmaker who doesn't get much love from film aficionados anymore, and part because this was the movie that literally made me the person I became. My mom was dating Toby during the making of the movie, a spent a number of days on the set as a five year old, and I even got featured in a scene. And I thought it would be fun to get my mom to open up about a part of her life after my parents' divorce that I don't remember much of. And it turned into the discussion that made me question everything I became. Much of which I will cover when I find the courage to revisit that topic, hopefully in time for the 50th anniversary this July. So, for now, and to kind of stick with the car theme this episode was originally going to be about, we're going to do a quick take on one of the most bizarre, and most altered, movies to ever come out of Hollywood. As you may remember, Smokey and the Bandit was a 1977 hit film from stuntman turned director Hal Needham. Needham and Burt Reynolds has become friends in the early 1960s, and Needham would end up living in Reynolds' pool house for nearly a dozen years in the 60s and 70s. Reynolds would talk director Robert Aldrich into hiring Needham to be the 2nd unit director and stunt coordinator for the car chase scene Aldrich's 1974 classic The Longest Yard, and Reynolds would hire Needham to be his 2nd Unit Director on his own 1976 directorial debut, Gator. While on the set of Gator, the two men would talk about the movie Needham wanted to make his own directorial debut on, a low-budget B movie about a cat and mouse chase between a bootlegger and a sheriff as they tried to outwit each other across several state lines. As a friend, Reynolds would ask Needham to read the script. The “script” was a series of hand-written notes on a legal pad. He had come up with the idea during the making of Gator, when the Teamster transportation captain brought some Coors beer to the production team. And, believe it or not, in 1975, it was illegal to sell or transport Coors beer out of states West of the Mississippi River, because the beer was not pasteurized and needed constant refrigeration. Reynolds would read the “script,” which, according to Reynolds' 1994 autobiography My Life, was one of the worst things he had ever read. But Reynolds promised his friend that if he could get a studio involved and get a proper budget and script for the film, he would make it. Needham would hire a series of writers to try and flesh out the notes from the legal pad into a coherent screenplay, and with a verbal commitment from Reynolds to star in it, he would soon get Universal Studios to to agree to make Smokey and the Bandit, to the tune of $5.3m. After all, Reynolds was still one of the biggest box office stars at the time, and $5.3m was small potatoes at the time, especially when Universal was spending $6.7m on the Super Bowl assassin thriller Two-Minute Warning, $9m on a bio-pic of General Douglas MacArthur, and $22m on William Friedkin's Sorcerer, an English-language version of the 1950 French novel The Wages of Fear. Reynolds would take the lead as The Bandit, the driver of the chase car meant to distract the authorities from what the truck driver is hauling. Jerry Reed, a country and western star, would get cast as The Snowman, the truck driver who would be hauling the Coors beer from Texarkana TX to Atlanta. Reed has only co-starred in two movies before, both starring Burt Reynolds, and even if they have almost no scenes together in the final film, their rapport on screen is obvious. Sally Field, a television star who needed a big movie on her resume, would take the role of Carrie, the runaway bride who joins the Bandit in his chase car. Field had just completed Sybil, the dramatic television movie about a woman with multiple personality disorder, which would break Field out of the sitcom world she had been stuck in for the past decade. Richard Boone, the star of the long-time television Western Have Gun - Will Travel, would be considered as the sheriff, Buford T. Justice, in pursuit of the Bandit throughout the movie, but Reynolds wanted some who was a bit more crazy, a bit more dangerous, and a heck of a lot funnier. And who wouldn't think of comedy legend Jackie Gleason? Shooting on the film would begin in Georgia on August 30th, 1976, but not before some pencil pusher from Universal Studios showed up two days before the start of production to inform Needham and Reynolds that they needed to cut $1m from the budget by any means necessary. And the guys did exactly that, reducing the number of shooting locations and speaking roles. The film would finish shooting eights weeks later, on schedule and on budget… well, on reduced budget, and when it was released in May 1977, just six days before the initial release of Star Wars, it bombed. For some reason, Universal Studios decided the best way to open a movie about a bunch of good old boys in the South was to give it a big push at the world famous Radio City Music Hall in the heart of Manhattan, along with an hour long Rockets stage spectacular between shows. The Radio City Music Hall could accommodate 6,000 people per show. Tickets for the whole shebang, movie and stage show, were $5, when the average ticket price in Manhattan at the time was $3.50. And in its first six days, Smokey and the Bandit grossed $125,000, which sounds amazing, until your told the cost of running Radio City Music Hall for a week, stage show and all, was $186,000. And in its second week, the gross would fall to $102,000, and to $90,000 in week three. And Universal would be locked in to Radio City for several more weeks. But it wouldn't all bad news. Universal quickly realized its error in opening in New York first, and rushed to book the film into 381 theatres in the South, including 70 in the Charlotte region, 78 in and around Jacksonville, 97 theatres between Oklahoma City and Dallas, another 57 between Memphis and New Orleans, and 79 in Atlanta, near many of the locations the film was shot. And in its first seven days in just those five regions, the film would gross a cool $3.8m. Along with the $102k from Radio City, the film's $3.9m gross would be the second highest in the nation, behind Star Wars. And despite bigger weekends from new openers like The Deep, The Exorcist II and A Bridge Too Far, Smokey and the Bandit would keep going and going and going, sticking around in theatres for more than two years in some areas, grossing more than $126m. Naturally, there would be a sequel. But here's the funny part. Smokey and the Bandit II, a Universal movie, would be shot back to back with Cannonball Run, produced by the Hong Kong film company Golden Harvest as a vehicle to break their star Jackie Chan into the American market, which would also star Burt Reynolds and be directed by Hal Needham. Filming on Smokey and the Bandit II was supposed to start in August 1979, but would be delayed until January 1980, because the film Reynolds was working on in the late summer of 1979, Rough Cut, went way over schedule. While the budget for the sequel would be $10m, more than double the cost of the original film, the overall production was not a very pleasant experience for most involved. Needham was feeling the pressure of trying to finish the film ahead of schedule so he'd have some kind of break before starting on Cannonball Run in May 1980, because several of the other actors, including Roger Moore, were already locked into other movies after shooting completed on that film. Burt Reynolds and Sally Field had started dating during the making of Smokey and the Bandit in 1976, and both of them signed their contracts to appear in the sequel in 1979, but by the time shooting started in 1980, the pair had broken up, and they were forced to pretend to be in love and be side by side in the Bandit's Trans Am for a couple months. One of the few things that would go right on the film was a complex chase scene that could only be shot one time, for the end of the sequence would be the destruction of a 64 year old rollercoaster in suburban Atlanta. They got the shot. Needham would get a few weeks between the end of shooting Smokey and the Bandit II and the start of Cannonball Run, but the production on the latter film would be put on hold a couple times for a few days each, as Needham would have to go back to Los Angeles to supervise the editing of the former film. Smokey and the Bandit II would make its planned August 15th, 1980 release, and would have a spectacular opening weekend, $10.8m from 1196 theatres, but would soon drop off, barely grossing half of the first film's box office take. That would still be profitable, but Needham, Reynolds and Field all nixed the idea of teaming up for a third film. Reynolds had been wanting to distance himself from his good old boy 1970s persona, Field was now an Oscar winning dramatic actress, and Needham wanted to try something different. We'll talk about that movie, Megaforce, another time. But despite losing the interest of the main principles of the first two movies, Universal was still keen on making a third film. The first mention would be a line item in the Los Angeles Times' Calendar section on August 28th, 1981, when, within an article about the number of sequels that were about to gear up, including Grease 2 and Star Wars 3, aka Return of the Jedi, that Universal was considering a third Smokey movie as a cable television movie. In May 1982, Variety noted that the reduced budget of the film, estimated at under $5m, would not accommodate Reynolds' asking price at that time, let alone the cost of the entire production, and that the studio was looking at Dukes of Hazzard star John Schneider as a possible replacement as The Bandit. In the end, it was decided that Jackie Gleason would return not only as Sheriff Buford T. Justice, but that he would also be, in several scenes, playing The Bandit as well. Thus would begin the wild ride of the third film in the Smokey and the Bandit Cinematic Universe, Smokey IS the Bandit: Part 3. It would take 11 different versions of the script written over the course of six months to get Gleason to sign off, because, somehow, he was given script approval before filming would begin. Paul Williams and Pat McCormick would return for a third time as Little Enos and Big Enos, and the storyline would find the Burdette father and son making a bet with Sheriff Justice. Justice and his son Junior must deliver a big stuffed swordfish from Florida to a new seafood restaurant they are opening in Texas. If Justice can get the big stuffed swordfish from Point A to Point B in the time allotted, the Burdettes will give him $250,000, which Justice could use towards his impending retirement. If he doesn't, however, Justice will have to surrender his badge to the Burdettes, and he'd retire in disgrace. Dick Lowry, who had been directed episodic television and TV movies for several years, including three episodes of Buck Rogers in the 25th Century and the TV movie adaptation of Kenny Rogers' hit song The Gambler, would make his feature directing debut on Smokey Is the Bandit Part 3. Production on the film would begin in Florida on October 25, 1982, and lasted two months, ending two days after Christmas, mostly in Florida. Lowry and his team would assemble the film over the course of the next three months, before Universal held its first test screening on the studio lot in March 1983. To say the screening was a disaster would be an understatement. The audience didn't understand what the hell was going on here. They wondered how Justice, as The Bandit, could bed a character credited only as Blonde Bombshell, who looks at him the way women in 1982 would have looked at Burt Reynolds. They wondered why a plot twist in the very last scene was presented, that Dusty was really Big Enos's daughter, when it affected nothing in the story before or after its reveal. But, mostly, they were confused as to how one actor could play both title characters at the same time. Like, is Justice seeing himself as The Bandit, seeing himself behind the wheel of the Bandit's signature black and gold Pontiac Trans Am, and a beautiful country music DJ played by Colleen Camp as his companion, all while actually driving his signature sheriff's car with his son Junior as his constant companion? The studio had two choices… One, pony up a few extra million dollars to rewrite the script, and try to lure Reynolds back to play The Bandit… Or, two, bury the movie and take the tax write off. The second choice was quickly ruled out, as a teaser trailer for the film had already been released to theatres several weeks earlier, and there seemed to be some interest in another Smokey and the Bandit movie, even though the trailer was just Gleason, as Justice, standing in a military-style uniform, standing in front of a large America flag, and giving a speech to the camera not unlike the one George C. Scott gave at the start of the 1970 Best Picture winner, Patton. You can find a link to the teaser trailer for Smokey is the Bandit Part 3 on our website, at The80sMoviePodcast.com. So the studio goes down to Jupiter, FL, where Reynolds had been living for years, and made him a sizable offer to play The Bandit for literally a couple of scenes. Since Gleason as Bandit only had one line in the film, and since most of the shots of Gleason as Bandit were done with wide lenses to hide that it wasn't Gleason doing any of the driving during the number of scenes involving the Trans Am and stunts, they could probably get everything they needed with Reynolds in just a day or two. Reynolds would say “no” to that offer, but, strangely, he would agree to come back to the film, as The Bandit, for an extended sequence towards the end of the film. We'll get to that in a moment. So with Reynolds coming back, but not in the capacity they wanted him in, the next thought was to go to Jerry Reed, the country singer and actor who had played Bandit's partner, The Snowman, in the first two films. Reed was amiable to coming aboard, but he wanted to play The Bandit. Or, more specifically, Cledus pretending to be The Bandit. The film's screenwriters, Stuart Birnbaum and David Dashev, were called back in to do yet another rewrite. They would have only three weeks, as there was only a short window in April for the production team to get back together to do the new scenes with Reed and Colleen Camp. Dusty would go from being a country radio station DJ to a car dealership employee who literally walks off the job and into Cledus as Bandit's Trans Am. Reed's role as Cledus as Bandit was greatly expanded, and Dusty's dialogue would be altered to reflect both her new career and her time in the car with Cledus. The reshoots would only last a few weeks, and Lowry would have a final cut ready for the film's planned August 12th theatrical release. It is often stated, on this podcast and other sources, that in the 1980s, August was mostly the dumping ground of the studio's dogs, hoping to get a little bit of ticket sales before Labor Day, when families look at going on a vacation before the kids go back to school. And the weekend of August 12th through 14th in 1983 was certainly one way to prove this argument. Smokey and the Bandit Part 3 would be the second highest grossing new release that weekend, which is surprising in part because it would have a smaller percentage of prints out in the market compared to its competition, 498 prints, almost exclusively in the southern US. The bad news is that the film would barely make it into the Top Ten that weekend. Cujo, the adaptation of the 1981 Stephen King novel, would be the highest grossing new opener that weekend, grossing $6.11m, barely missing the top spot, which was held for a third week by the Chevy Chase film Vacation, which had earned $6.16m. Risky Business, which was making its young lead actor Tom Cruise a movie star, would take third place, with $4.58m. Then there was Return of the Jedi, which had been out three months by this point, the Sylvester Stallone-directed Saturday Night Fever sequel Staying Alive, the Eddie Murphy/Dan Aykroyd comedy Trading Places, the god-awful Jaws 3-D, WarGames and Krull, which all had been out for three to eleven weeks by now, all grossing more than Smokey and the Bandit 3, with $1.73m in ticket sales. Having it much worse was The Curse of the Pink Panther, Blake Edwards' attempt to reboot the Inspector Clouseau series with a new American character who may or may not have been the illegitimate son of Clouseau, which grossed an anemic $1.64m from 812 theatres. And then there was The Man Who Wasn't There, the 3-D comedy featuring Steve Guttenberg that was little more than a jumbled copy of Foul Play and North by Northwest that arrived too late in theatres to ride the now-dead stereoptic movie craze, which took in $1.38m from 980 theatres. In its second week, Smokey and the Bandit Part 3 would only lose five screens, but lose 52% of its opening weekend audience, bringing in just $830k that weekend. Week three would see the film lose nearly 300 screens, bringing in just $218k. Week four was Labor Day weekend itself, with its extra day of ticket sales, and you'd think Universal would just cut and run since the film was not doing great with audiences or critics. Yet, they would expand the film back to 460 theatres, including 47 theatres in the greater Los Angeles metro area. The gambit worked a little bit, with the film bringing in $1.3m during the extended holiday weekend, bringing the film's four week total gross to $5.02m. And it would slowly limp along for a few more weeks, mostly in dollar houses, but Universal would stop tracking it after its fifth weekend in theatres, giving the film a final box office total of $5,678,950. Oh, I almost forgot about Burt Reynolds. Burt did film his scene, a four minute or so cameo towards the end of the film, where Justice finally catches up to Cledus as The Bandit, but in Justice's mind's eye, he sees Cledus as Burt as The Bandit, where Burt as The Bandit does nothing more than half-ass read off his lines while sitting behind the wheel of the Trans Am. I watched the movie on Paramount Plus back in January, when I originally planned on recording this episode. But it's no longer available on Paramount Plus. Nor is it available on Peacock, which is owned and operated by Universal, and where the film was once available. In May 2024, the only way to see Smokey and the Bandit is on long out-of-print low quality DVDs and Blu-Rays. JustWatch.com says the film is available on Apple TVs Showtime channel, but I can't find any Showtime channel on Apple TV, nor can I find the movie doing a simple search on Apple TV. The first two are on Apple TV, as part of the AMC+ channel. It's all so darn complicated. But like I said, I watched it for the first and probably last time earlier this year. And, truth be told, it's not a totally painful film. It's not a good film in any way, shape or form, but what little good there is in it, it's thanks to Colleen Camp, who was not only gorgeous but had an amazing sense of comic timing. Anyway who saw her as Yvette the Maid in the 1985 comedy Clue already knows that. Like a handful of film buffs and historians, I am still wildly interested in seeing the original cut of the film after more than forty years. If Universal can put out three different versions of Orson Welles' Touch of Evil, including a preview cut that was taken away from Welles and re-edited without his consent, in the same set, certainly they can release both versions of Smokey and the Bandit Part 3. But let's face facts. Dick Lowry is no Orson Welles, and there is practically zero calls for this kind of special treatment for the film. I just find it odd that in this day and age, the only thing that's escaped from the original version of the film after all this time is a single image of Gleason as The Bandit, which you can find on this episode's page at our website. Thank you for joining us. We'll talk again soon. Remember to visit this episode's page on our website, The80sMoviePodcast.com, for extra materials about Smokey and the Bandit Part 3, including links to Smokey and the Bandit fan sites that have their own wealth of materials relating to the movie, and a video on YouTube that shows about 20mins of deleted and alternate scenes used in the television version of the movie, which may include an additional shot from the original movie that shows Dusty riding in the back of Big Enos's red Cadillac convertible. The 80s Movies Podcast has been researched, written, narrated and edited by Edward Havens for Idiosyncratic Entertainment. Thank you again. Good night.
Are you parenting a child with ADHD, or struggling to parent as an adult with ADHD? Maybe you have been wanting to learn more about ADHD to further support yourself or those around you in a healthy way. You will love this conversation with Kristen Carder today, an ADHD expert, top podcast host, and internationally-recognized life coach for adults with ADHD. Kristen's life's purpose is to help adults with ADHD accept themselves and move from Point A to Point B. She does this through the I Have ADHD Podcast and her group coaching program, FOCUSED. Today you'll hear: Kristen's background with ADHD and how it affected her lifeHow Kristen noticed a huge gap missing in ADHD education and support years ago, and helped to fill in what was missing The difference between “character flaws” and ADHD symptoms (this is a BIG one!)How to support ourselves and those we love (and what signs to look for when it comes to ADHD). Parenting an ADHD child (both the struggles that come with it and how we can do better)Kristen's FOCUSED program HERE. Connect with Kristen on IG HERE. ---Join the re-parenting movement, at my next retreat, The Inward Journey: www.coachcrystal.ca/the-retreatParent School: Discover your own unique path, with confidence… raising emotionally intelligent children that leave your home knowing that you truly, deeply care for them… that you always have, and you always will. Isn't that we all want deep down? That is my goal for me, and for you… and for the future generation for children we are raising. To be seen. To be heard. To be valued. To feel loved. To feel supported. To feel known. To welcome them to be themselves- fully and completely. That is The Work. I am here for it. Welcome. Join me for the LAST LIVE round of Parent School:shame resiliency: how to feel shame and move through it, what triggers us and why, and how to move through heaviness and use it for growth. emotional regulation: what co-regulation is and how to support our children from our energy- not our words (not scripts and mantras, this work is much deeper than that), how to support ourselves and our kids through big emotions.the power of our thoughts and beliefs: how to separate who we are from what we think, how to create the exact relationship we want through the power of our mind connection-based parenting: why it's the way of the future, how to parent in a relationship-first manner, developing deep and lasting connections that last a lifetime.6 modules covering all these topics, and more. 2 group coaching calls to get support in your individual family situations. (add-on available for your partner to join). Find all the information HERE.Contact me via email: crystal@coachcrystal.caAudio/text message me on Voxer HERE.
Get ready for golden nugget after golden nugget in today's episode as we are joined by special guest, Brittany Freeman! She's a dynamic leader who has transformed her approach through accountability, training, and marketing strategies! Brittany shares her journey of growing as a leader, emphasizing the crucial roles of consistency and how to maintain accountability to drive growth and development. She also shares marketing tactics to enhance your effectiveness as a leader (the same tactics that led her to nearly DOUBLING her business!)HIGHLIGHTS04:00 How to map your success from Point A to Point B.08:00 Diving deep into the double-impact of accountability in business.09:00 Ways to balance staff breaks and building money-making momentum.15:25 Empowering teams to embrace new goals.18:00 Strategic leadership tactics that spark sales enthusiasm and ignite success. 22:15 Measure up by crafting clever accountability metrics.24:00 Marketing Mavericks: Hunting and Gathering Leads with Finesse.30:00 Embracing the digital discomfort to boost your social media presence.RESOURCES + LINKSWatch the full episode on YouTube: HEREJoin Thousands of Insurance Agency Owners and Build Your Business - With our Proven System Responsible for over 200 million in Insurance Sales! FREE 7-Day Demo TRY NOW Learn to Become a 6 Figure Life Insurance Producer HERETrain Your New Hire in Just 10 Days HERE "Game Changer: Taking Your Insurance Agency To The Next Level" by Michael Weaver: Unlock the secrets to success in the insurance industry. ORDER NOW Connect Directly with Us:Text "BUZZ" to (816) 727-7610 to chat directly with Michael & Courtney Share Your Feedback:Let us know what you loved about today's episode - leave us a google review! FOLLOWMichael + Courtney: @mandcweaverMichael Weaver: @michaelweaverwsaCourtney Weaver: @courtneyvieSubscribe to the podcast:Apple Podcast SpotifyFollow BrittanyLinktr = https://linktr.ee/bfreeinsuranceFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BFREEINS/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bfreeins/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanylfreeman/Email: AGENT@bfreeinsurance.comWebsite: https://bfreeinsurance.com/Marketing: https://www.instagram.com/created_marketing/
Greeting Constellation faithful, and welcome back to your favorite LSM conversational podcast! This week, Lord Cognito wants to know how we recover when we're feeling under the weather. Which rituals and remedies tend to cure and comfort us whenever we're down for the count? Next, Micah takes us on a pleasant stroll down to the mailbox as we reflect on our favorite magazines, past and present. The landscape for periodicals has changed drastically over the last couple of decades, but which defunct magazines do we miss the most, and which of those remaining zines could be next up for extinction? The jet-setting Gene Park is no stranger to travel, and he always remembers to pack his toothbrush and an engaging topic for conversation. This time Mr. Park would like us to discuss the planes, trains, automobiles, helicopters, horses (and unicycles) that get us from Point A to Point B. Finally, Dagan invites the gang into his dojo for a little martial arts action! Four brave warriors take to the matte in order to discuss everything from our practical experience with combat sports to our pop culture martial arts favorites in film, TV, anime and games. And don't worry, of course we talk about ninjas! Get 15% off your first purchase at https://www.vessi.com/constellation Get 20% off your order with free shipping at https://www.buyraycon.com/constellation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Alright, listen up, folks! Today, I've got Kristen Carder, the badass ADHD expert and host of the "I Have ADHD" podcast, joining me for a real talk about adulting with ADHD. We're ripping off the mask of societal expectations and getting real about the struggles of those of us who've mastered the art of hiding our ADHD struggles behind a facade of so-called normalcy.Kristen drops some truth bombs as we dive into the paradox of sharp minds shackled by inconsistent performance. She shares her journey from banging her head against the wall in frustration to becoming a fierce advocate, fighting for understanding and support for those walking the winding path of ADHD.We're breaking free from the chains of normativity and digging deep into the liberation that comes from reconnecting with our 'why.' We're not sugar-coating it either – what seems like a walk in the park for some can feel like climbing Mount Everest for us ADHD warriors. We're preaching the gospel of self-compassion as we navigate the mental minefield of daily routines and stressing the importance of choosing paths that light a fire in our souls.In this raw, heart-to-heart exchange, we're shouting from the rooftops about the necessity of prioritizing self-care and forging meaningful connections. And let's not forget, we're celebrating the full spectrum of our neurodivergent experiences – the highs, the lows, and everything in between. So buckle up, because this conversation is about to take you on a ride you won't soon forget!More about Kristen: Kristen Carder is an ADHD expert, a top podcast host, and an internationally-recognized life coach for adults with ADHD. Kristen's extensive experience supporting people with ADHD began in 2012, and for the last four years she has provided coaching and consulting to thousands of ADHD adults. ADHD is not a buzz word to Kristen Carder, it's her life's work. She started studying ADHD and its effect on adults long before it was trending on TikTok, and has had the privilege of learning directly from the leading psychiatrists and psychologists in the ADHD industry. Kristen's life's purpose is to help adults with ADHD accept themselves and move from Point A to Point B. She does this through the I Have ADHD Podcast and her group coaching program, FOCUSED. Where to find Kristen:WebsitePodcastInstagram Go here for a full transcript of the episode. Where to find me: Connect with me on Instagram Check out my website Sign up for a free consultLinkTree
Keenan Allen rejected a pay cut to stay with the Chargers, so he was traded to the Bears, leaving the Chargers to rebuild their entire offense. SDSU beats UNLV in OT, advancing to the semis of the MW Tournament. Aaron Donald surprised the NFL world and announced his retirement. Beer Friday is back with Jeff Lozano from Ballast Point.Support the show: http://Kaplanandcrew.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Guest speaker—and leading apologetic in America—Lee Strobel brings a powerful message discussing evidence for God's existence. Listen in to expand your knowledge on spiritual topics, not only for yourself, but for future conversations with nonbelievers. Notes: 1. Cosmology: The Origin of the Universe Whatever begins to exist has a cause. The universe began to exist. Therefore, the universe has a cause. Genesis 1:1 (NIV) Transcendent, spirit, eternal, powerful, smart, personal, creative, caring, and unique. 2. Physics: The Numbers Behind the Universe Psalm 19:1 (NIV) “The exquisite order displayed by our scientific understanding of the physical world calls for the divine.” —Dr. Vera Kistiakowski, physics professor, MIT, and president of the Association of Women in Science 3. The Resurrection 1 Corinthians 15:17 (NIV) Jesus was definitely alive at Point A. “Jesus did exist, whether we like it or not.” —Agnostic Historian Bart Ehrman Jesus was surely dead at Point B. “Clearly the weight of the historical and medical evidence indicates that Jesus was dead [even] before the wound to his side was inflicted.” —Journal of the American Medical Association Jesus was alive again at Point C. His tomb was empty. His disciples were convinced He appeared to them. “I say unequivocally that the evidence for the resurrection of Jesus Christ is so overwhelming that it compels acceptance by proof which leaves absolutely no room for doubt.” —Sir Lionel Luckhoo John 1:12 (NASB) Believe + Receive = Become “But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.” 1 Peter 3:15 (NIV) “These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may KNOW that you have eternal life.” 1 John 5:13 (NASB) --- Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries at harvest.org. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners.Support the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Blake Johnson is a Los Angeles based entrepreneur who has successfully founded and sold a variety of businesses that currently exceed $550 million in valuations. Both Currency Capital and IM Capital Access (companies in which he was the Chairman and Founder) were named on the Los Angeles Business Journal's Best Places to Work. Several of his ventures have landed him on the Inc 500/5000 list of fastest-growing privately held companies. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Invent and consistently think outside the box on how you can get from Point A to Point B the quickest way. 2. Whatever your current plans are, starting a business as an entrepreneur is not exactly what it should be or will be in the end. 3. Be persistent in identifying opportunities, develop a system, scale, and focus on customer satisfaction and profitability. Feel free to reach out to Blake - Blake's Email Sponsors HubSpot The HubSpot Sales Hub supercharges your sales process so you can find, track, and close deals all in one powerful, easy-to-use platform. Make the switch to HubSpot Sales Hub at HubSpot.com/sales. Millionaire University Podcast Teaching you how to run a successful business and graduate rich, not broke! Find Millionaire University on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Belay Download Belay's Delegation Guide for free and learn six specific things that busy leaders must start delegating to take their leadership - and results - to the next level. Text FIRE to 55123 today
Have you heard of the Pink Tax? It's when the women's version of a product (like razors) costs more than men's even though they are the same – except maybe the packaging and the color. It happens with a whole host of products from children's toys to clothes to deodorant and yes, razors. Listen to hear why this “tax” exists and why women might be smart to pick the men's version of the same thing instead. https://www.voanews.com/a/usa_all-about-america_does-pink-tax-force-women-pay-more-men/6177789.html We like to get around. People like to go places . Whether it's to go to the store or on vacation or to work or to grandma's house, we like to be mobile. For thousands of years, humans have tried to find faster and more efficient ways to get from Point A to Point B. Listen to my guest, Tom Standage as he explains the fascinating history of human transportation and how it is changing in a major way right now . In fact, he reveals why one of the latest and most significant innovations in transportation today is the smartphone! Tom is deputy editor of The Ecomomist – and author of A Brief History of Motion: From the Wheel to the Car, to What Comes Next (https://amzn.to/3A8G2s9). You have probably been in a situation where you thought about speaking up and saying something, but you held back, even though you knew you had something important to contribute. If that has happened to you, I want you to listen to my guest, Mary Nestor. Mary is a communications expert, award-winning speaker, business consultant, and author of the book Say It Now! Say It Right (https://amzn.to/39Mybpe) She joins me to explain how to muster up the courage and the words to speak up when you have something important to say. Do you know what a burglar looks like? Would you know one if you saw one? Most of them don't look like the ones in the movies. Listen as I explain what burglars really look like, how they operate, what they are looking for and how you should protect yourself. Source: Richard T. Wright, author of Burglars on the Job (https://amzn.to/3utSXmU) PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! PrizePicks is a skill-based, real-money Daily Fantasy Sports game. You pick 2-6 players and if they will go more or less than their PrizePicks projection. It's that simple! Go to https://prizepicks.com/sysk and use code sysk for a first deposit match up to $100 With HelloFresh, you get farm-fresh, pre-portioned ingredients and seasonal recipes delivered right to your doorstep. Go to https://HelloFresh.com/50something and use code 50something for 50% off plus free shipping! BetterHelp is truly the best way to make your brain your friend. Give it a try. Visit https://BetterHelp.com/Something today to get 10% off your first month! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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