Podcasts about Positioning

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Jeremy Anderson.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Jeremy Anderson.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Jeremy Anderson.

Xi Jinping's Strategic Outreach to North Korea. Guest: Gregory Copley. Xi Jinping's visit to Pyongyang is seen as a move to reassert Chinese influence over North Korea as Kim Jong-un shifts away from communist identity. Kim is positioning himself as an equal to Xi while strengthening his ties with Russia, creating a complex ideological shift in the region. 101936

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Cary Carbonaro.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Cary Carbonaro.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Cary Carbonaro.

US equity futures are under pressure, Asian markets are sharply lower, while European equities are also weaker. Markets are being driven by continued weakness in large-cap technology stocks and elevated volatility following the hawkish Fed stance. While progress in US-Iran talks has weighed on oil prices and provided some support to the macro backdrop, it has done little to offset risk-off sentiment tied to tech sector declines. Positioning dynamics, upcoming inflation data, and key earnings events are reinforcing a cautious tone, with geopolitical developments and rate expectations remaining central to near-term market direction.Companies Mentioned: Qualcomm, Eli Lilly, Apollo Global Management

In this episode of It's The Bottom Line that Matters, Jennifer R Glass and Patricia Reszetylo continue their series on The New Local: How Hyper Local Positioning Can Out-Perform National Marketing, this time focusing on short-form video and contests as practical tools for local business growth.The conversation starts with short-form video and why it can be so useful for local businesses that want more visibility without needing a national-scale campaign or a massive production budget. Jennifer and Patricia talk about the value of showing what is already happening inside the business, including behind-the-scenes moments, product arrivals, team activity, customer-facing experiences, and the small details that help people feel more connected to the business before they ever walk through the door.They also discuss how short-form video can support a Google Business Profile, which is often one of the first places a potential customer sees a local business. Posting photos and videos there can help make the business feel active, current, and worth paying attention to. Rather than treating video as something that only belongs on TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Facebook, or Instagram, this episode looks at video as a practical visibility asset that can be used wherever local prospects are already looking.Jennifer and Patricia also get into the importance of authenticity. Local business video does not have to be perfectly polished to work. In many cases, the more useful and believable content comes from real moments: a product being opened, a chef preparing something interesting, a team member explaining a process, or a business owner documenting part of the company's story. Planned content still matters, but so does capturing the moments that make a business distinctive.The episode then shifts into contests and how they can be used to create participation, referrals, and local buzz. Jennifer and Patricia discuss why a contest needs to be relevant to the business and interesting to the people the business wants to attract. A generic giveaway may get attention for a moment, but a well-designed contest can create more meaningful engagement, especially when it connects to other local businesses, encourages people to participate in the community, or gives customers a reason to talk about the business with others.From behind-the-scenes video and Google Business Profile updates to partnership-driven contests and scavenger-hunt-style promotions, this episode gives local business owners practical ideas for becoming more visible, more memorable, and more engaging in their own market.Topics covered include: local marketing, hyper-local marketing, hyper local positioning, short-form video, video marketing, local business marketing, small business marketing, contests, business contests, social media marketing, Google Business Profile, local SEO, behind-the-scenes video, business storytelling, customer engagement, small business growth, local visibility, community marketing, restaurant marketing, content marketing, video content, social media contests, business differentiation, customer attraction, brand awareness, local business promotion, referral marketing, authentic marketing, organic content, business visibility, Fathom AI NotetakerAbout your hosts: Jennifer R Glass is the lead host of It's The Bottom Line that Matters. In this episode, she brings a practical marketing perspective to local business growth, especially around Google Business Profile visibility, short-form video, contests, and ways businesses can create more engagement through useful, relevant marketing.Patricia Reszetylo is a recurring host of It's The Bottom Line that Matters. In this episode, she shares ideas from her own business-building experience, including how behind-the-scenes video, authentic content, unique local stories, and creative contest structures can help a business stand out in its own market.

Most people walk into sales conversations and negotiations trying to convince. The most powerful people walk in already positioned. In this episode, I'm breaking down 5 positioning shifts (from uncovering the other party's real "why" to finding the gap and staying emotionally detached from the outcome) that change how you're perceived before you've said a word. If you've ever felt like you're chasing instead of commanding the room, this episode will change how you show up in every conversation that matters. June 15th, was the last day to request an application for The Elevate Experience Mastermind; however if you missed it we are taking 3 more spots, message me ELEVATE or reply to the newsletter for an application, we start soon!  July 1st's monthly virtual networking, connected circles event, did you RSVP yet? Link in my Instagram bio. Last month's meeting was powerful. If you haven't subscribed to the newsletter for exclusive events, offerings and announcements make sure you are on the newsletter here: www.KellyLynnAdams.com If you are looking for support in this season here are a few ways that are available in 2026... Private 1:1 Consulting, Advising, Coaching & Mentorship (limited availability) Longer Containers & The Elevate Experience Mastermind we start soon in June and last until December or when you hit your goal. The elevated community is coming....you are going to love it. For upcoming virtual & in-person curated events make sure you are subscribed on the newsletter at www.KellyLynnAdams.com 

In this episode of the Prolonged Field Care Podcast, Dennis sits down with Dr. Mike Falk — pediatric ICU physician with multiple deployments to Iraq, Gaza, and Ukraine — for a raw, practical, deep dive into pediatric care when you're the only asset and evacuation is denied.Most combat medics carry 99% adult gear. Kids still show up. Dr. Falk breaks down the absolute minimalist kit that actually works in austere and combat environments: canine tourniquets for toddlers, the single blue IO you really need, simplified airway choices, push-pull resuscitation with a syringe and stopcock, and a field-expedient needle cric setup.Then he walks through three real cases that expose the brutal decision-making required in prolonged field care:A 4-year-old pulled from rubble with a head injury who decompensates from rising ICPAn 8-year-old with a penetrating chest wound and tension pneumothorax at the thoracoabdominal junctionA 4-year-old with an infected blast wound fracture who develops septic shock days later in a denied environmentYou'll learn weight-based dosing that actually works in the field, why kids decompensate differently, how to mix and run an epinephrine drip with limited supplies, the realities of black-tagging children in mass casualty events, and why these cases stay with providers long after the mission.Key Takeaways:The truly minimalist pediatric kit that won't break your weight limitPractical field management of rising ICP when you have no CT or neurosurgeryPush-pull volume resuscitation and epinephrine drip mixing for pediatric shockWhy penetrating trauma at the 6th–7th rib level is often thoracoabdominalThe emotional and ethical weight of black-tagging kids — and why you must train itMalnutrition's hidden impact on wound healing and sepsis in prolonged scenariosChapters00:00 - Welcome & Why Most Medics Are Unprepared for Pediatric Patients00:57 - The Bare Essential Pediatric Combat Medic Bag02:25 - Canine Tourniquet for Under-2s & Minimalist Hemorrhage Control02:25 - Vascular Access: Why the Blue IO is Usually All You Need03:22 - Simplified Airway: OPAs, NPAs & i-gel Sizes That Actually Matter03:22 - ET Tubes: Why Only 4.0, 5.0 & 6.0 Cuffed Are Necessary04:24 - Push-Pull Resuscitation Technique (Syringe + Stopcock)04:56 - Needle Cricothyrotomy Setup & Critical I:E Ratio Warning07:09 - Case 1 Begins: 4-Year-Old Blast Victim Pulled from Rubble08:47 - Initial Assessment, C-Spine Considerations in Kids & Access12:16 - GCS 11, Pain Control & Why Fluids Make Sense Early14:17 - Hours Later: Decompensation & Rising ICP18:17 - Positioning, Hypertonic Saline Dosing (5 mL/kg) & Decision to Intubate23:13 - Ketamine-Only Intubation, Permissive Hyperventilation & Realities27:51 - The Emotional Toll: Black Tagging Kids in MCI29:44 - Case 2: 8-Year-Old with Right Chest GSW & Tension Pneumothorax31:36 - Chest Seal + Needle Decompression (Anterior Approach Preference)34:23 - Blood Resuscitation (10 mL/kg) & Why Location Matters (Diaphragm Level)40:20 - Case 3: 4-Year-Old with Infected Blast Wound Fracture – Septic Shock42:51 - Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics & Source Control in Denied Environments45:26 - Push-Pull Boluses, Epinephrine Drip Mixing & Permissive Hypotension51:09 - Malnutrition's Impact on Healing & Infection in Prolonged Care56:49 - Final Lessons: Training Black Tags, Calling for Help & Provider PTSD57:32 - Outro & Where to Find More PFC ContentFor more content, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.prolongedfieldcare.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Consider supporting us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/ProlongedFieldCareCollective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.lobocoffeeco.com/product-page/prolonged-field-care⁠

Tune in to this week's episode of the Brand Shorthand podcast to learn all about leveraging your CRM Platform. Mark is joined by Carson Brown, the agency's very own primary CRM technician and advisor. Learn how a CRM platform can help your business be more efficient, how you can use the data within a CRM platform to make decisions or provide insights, and what tools and capabilities are available within a CRM that help streamline workflow or manage data.Join Mark and Carson for 30-ish as they discuss all things marketing, advertising, and of course … positioning.

Interview Date: June 14th, 2026Episode Summary:In this episode, Julian Mireles shares his unconventional journey into dance, beginning with a background in martial arts and overcoming early physical limitations. Starting later than most, Julian developed a deep curiosity for movement, leading him to study anatomy, biomechanics, and performance science to accelerate his growth and prevent injury.Julian breaks down how his personal struggles shaped the creation of the BodyTech Method—a system built on the belief that strength must come before flexibility. He dives into the gaps within traditional dance training, emphasizing the importance of stability, alignment, and long-term dancer health. Through trial, rejection, and persistence, he transformed his knowledge into a globally recognized training system used by dancers and athletes worldwide.Beyond technique, the conversation explores entrepreneurship, scaling a business, and building authority in a competitive industry. Julian shares insights on mindset, resilience, and creating opportunities, leaving dancers with actionable advice on how to build sustainable, long-term careers both on and off the stage.Shownotes:0:01 – Introduction and unconventional start in dance3:28 – Starting late and accelerating development5:34 – Learning anatomy to improve performance6:14 – Pandemic pivot to online training platform7:41 – Turning setbacks into scalable opportunities9:00 – Building a business independently11:33 – Facing rejection and proving credibility14:20 – Leveraging relationships for growth19:27 – Developing long-term vision and mindset24:45 – Positioning within the dance industry30:05 – Gaps in traditional dancer training36:15 – Shifting from dancer to entrepreneur42:10 – Building authority and industry trust48:50 – Systems for sustainable growth1:02:45 – Final reflections on discipline and successBiography:Julian Mireles is a flexibility, strength, and biomechanics specialist, entrepreneur, and educator, best known as the founder of Bodybreaker Corp and creator of the BodyTech Method. With over 20 years of experience in dance and athletic training, he has built a global reputation for redefining flexibility through strength, stability, and functional movement.His method integrates anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and injury prevention to help dancers and athletes improve performance safely. Developed through years of research and experience, his system includes over 1,700 exercises targeting flexibility, mobility, turnout, jump mechanics, and overall body control.Through private coaching, studio intensives, teacher education, and online platforms, Julian has trained thousands of dancers worldwide. His students have earned top scholarships, titles, and industry recognition. Rooted in his philosophy, “strength creates safe flexibility,” his work focuses on longevity, measurable progress, and building resilient, high-performing bodies.Based in Miami, he continues to expand the BodyTech Method globally while educating the next generation of dancers and athletes.Connect on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodytechmethod/?hl=en

Learning and development facilitator Nikki Cross joined me on Ditching Hourly to share how she turned business books into a private podcast book club that helps members apply what they read.Nikki explains the mechanics of her Inner Work Business Book Club, how she uses a private podcast to turn book ideas into implementation, and why structure matters when business books are trying to change behavior instead of merely transferring information.Learn more about Nikki Cross and her work at The Inner Work. (00:00) - Introduction (00:22) - Nikki's Inner Work Business (01:38) - From Public Podcast to Private Book Club (06:32) - How the Book Club Episodes Work (13:51) - Reading Along, Listening Along, or Both (20:58) - From Edutainment to Implementation (24:03) - Fluff, Structure, and Business Books (31:42) - Choosing Books and Integration Months (36:50) - Books as Cheap Expertise, Audio as Proof (41:43) - How to Find Nikki ----Do you have questions about how to improve your business? Things like:Value pricing your work instead of billing for your time?Positioning yourself as the go-to person in your space?Productizing your services so you never have to have another awkward sales call or spend hours writing another custom proposal?Book a one-on-one coaching call with me and get answers to these questions and others in the time it takes to get ready for work in the morning.Best of all, you're covered by my 100% satisfaction guarantee. If at the end of the call, you don't feel like it was worth it, just say the word, and I'll refund your purchase in full.To book your one-on-one coaching call, go to: https://jonathanstark.com/callI hope to see you there!

Preview for Later Today: Mary Anastasia O'Grady profiles Abelardo de la Espriella, a businessman with triple citizenship running for Colombia's presidency. Positioning himself as a disruptor similar to Donald Trump, de la Espriella appeals to voters tired of establishment politics. He seeks to change the status quo through a focus on entrepreneurship and a willingness to take risks.

Are your channel decisions rooted in strategy, or just habit?For some B2B marketing teams, the honest answer is somewhere in between. The channels accumulated over time. LinkedIn, because everyone is on LinkedIn. A podcast because a competitor had one. Instagram, because… optics?Before long, there's a whole content operation built around platforms nobody consciously chose.In this episode, Amy Woods gets into a crucial part of a B2B content strategy: deciding where your content should live and where it should not.From the difference between owned and borrowed channels, to finding the sweet spot between where your audience is and where your team can show up consistently, this episode gives you a practical framework for making channel decisions you can stand behind and revisit regularly.Find out:Why spreading your content across too many platforms dilutes rather than buildsThe difference between owned and borrowed channels, and why it matters for your long-term strategyHow to find the sweet spot between where your audience is and where your team can show up consistentlyWhy platform-specific content outperforms cross-posting every timeHow audience intent and your own content intent should shape your format decisionsWhether your channel strategy should factor in the customer journeyHow many platforms to focus on for an effective B2B content strategyThe three questions to ask when auditing every channel you are already onImportant links & mentions:Blog post about this episodeWhy Not All Content Works Everywhere and That's a Good Thing Take the B2B Content Operations BenchmarkPart one of the series: What Is a B2B Content Strategy (And Why Does It Matter)? Part two of the series: How Do You Align a B2B Content Strategy to Business Goals?Part three of the series: How Does Competitor Analysis Fit Into Your B2B Content Strategy?Part four of the series: Can Your B2B Content Strategy Work Without Core Messaging and Positioning?B2B content strategy series on YouTubeAmy on LinkedIn Content 10x websiteAmy's book: Content 10x: More Content, Less Time, Maximum ResultsTimestamps:00:00 Intro: Publish smarter, not harder00:50 B2B Content Strategy Series intro and recap02:15 Avoid the trap of being everywhere03:46 Free B2B Content Operations Benchmark Assessment04:30 Where your content should live05:39 Owned channels vs borrowed channels07:16 Importance of being confident on a platform08:42 Why you should review your channels… and how10:34 Content formats: don't try to do everything10:58 Audience intent12:58 Customer journey and content types14:08 Repurposing across the funnel14:41 How many platforms should you focus on?15:42 How to audit your current channels17:30 When to double down or leave a platform18:46 Key takeaways: focus over spread19:19 Series recap: what's next19:54 B2B Content Operations Benchmark reminder20:32 Wrap upAmy Woods is the CEO and founder of Content 10x, a creative agency that provides specialist content strategy, creation and repurposing support to B2B organizations.

Points of Interest 00:01 – 00:53 – Why Revisit Positioning: Carson and Kristen introduce Parakeeto's repositioning effort and explain why they wanted to publicly discuss the evolution of the company's messaging. 00:53 – 02:18 – The Profitability Problem: The discussion explores how Parakeeto's heavy emphasis on profitability created confusion about what the company actually does for clients. 02:18 – 04:21 – The Challenge of Category Creation: Carson and Kristen reflect on attempts to create or fit into categories like FinOps and why unfamiliar categories often create more confusion than clarity. 04:21 – 06:18 – From Profitability to Stewardship: The conversation introduces the new positioning centered around helping agency owners focus on building their businesses while Parakeeto takes care of the money. 06:18 – 09:11 – The Emotional Side of Finance: Carson shares how financial discomfort and avoidance can affect decision-making and explains why confidence is a critical outcome of financial stewardship. 09:11 – 11:31 – What Taking Care of the Money Means: Kristen outlines the practical components of Parakeeto's approach, including accounting, forecasting, reporting, and operational guidance. 11:31 – 13:19 – Agency-Specific Financial Expertise: Carson explains how deep agency experience allows Parakeeto to interpret financial data within the operational realities of agency businesses. 13:19 – 15:06 – Turning Financial Insights into Action: The discussion highlights the importance of translating financial reporting into operational recommendations that improve agency performance 15:06 – 17:37 – Expanding into Accounting and Bookkeeping: Kristen explains how bringing bookkeeping and accounting services in-house creates continuity between financial data and strategic decision-making. 17:37 – 19:54 – The Agency CFO Perspective: The conversation explores why the title "Agency CFO" better communicates Parakeeto's blend of financial expertise and operational advisory support. 19:54 – 24:13 – Who Benefits Most from This Approach: Carson and Kristen discuss ideal client profiles, including agencies crossing the $1M mark and larger firms seeking greater visibility and clarity. 24:13 – 28:19 – Building Confidence Through Partnership: The episode concludes with a discussion about education, long-term partnerships, and helping agency owners feel more confident managing the financial side of their businesses. Show Notes Free Agency Toolkit Parakeeto Foundations Course Free access to our Model Platform Connect on LinkedIn Carson Pierce Kristen Kelly Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us Fan MailWhy do some lawyers, mediators, and divorce professionals seem to attract referrals, opportunities, and clients effortlessly while others struggle to get noticed? In this episode, Sylvia Garibaldi explores why expertise alone is no longer enough—and what it takes to become the trusted expert that clients, referral sources, Google, and AI platforms recognize and recommend.You'll learn why some professionals are becoming invisible, how trust is being built differently today, and the five visibility assets that can help you strengthen your reputation, attract more referrals, and get found in an increasingly AI-driven world. What you´ll learn03:48 Trust Building Changed05:29 Referrals Need Proof06:44 AI Enters Search10:00 Expertise vs Visibility13:25 Clarity Beats Promotion15:47 Trust Signals Evidence18:11 Digital Breadcrumbs21:14 Five Visibility Assets22:04 Positioning and LinkedIn23:22 Authority and CredibilityResources Feeling stuck on how to grow your practice, book a free strategy call here. #121 The LinkedIn DM System That Generated 80 Referral Meetings#108 Get More Clients: Authority vs Influencer Content for Lawyers & Mediators#101 Your Name Is the Real Brand: Why Clients Google You, Not Your FirmClick here and don't forget to hit the "Follow" button so you never miss a new episode!Download Free Guide: How Lawyers and Mediators Can Attract More Ideal ClientsWant more insights like this?  Sign up for our newsletter.Sign up for our free LinkedIn newsletter on marketing your professional practice Connect with me on LinkedInJoin our online communitySubscribe to my YouTube channel  

Gold has re-emerged as a focal point in the global financial system. Against shifting trade dynamics, elevated public debt and questions over the future trajectory of the dollar-based monetary order, central banks are accumulating gold at a pace not seen in decades. At the same time, investors are reassessing the role of the precious metal as a hedge against inflation, market volatility and systemic risk. David Marsh, chairman of OMFIF, is joined by Willem Middelkoop, founder of Commodity Discovery Fund and William White, former chief economist at the Bank for International Settlements, to explore gold's evolving place in the international monetary landscape and examine the forces shaping its demand. Ahead of OMFIF's Gold and Precious Metals working group meetings, which informed the ‘Gold and the new world disorder' report in 2024, participants hold the metal to the light, inspecting it under newer circumstances.

Most practice owners think team struggles come from staffing shortages, difficult personalities, or lack of motivation, but Dr. Pete and Dr. Stephen challenge that assumption head-on. Dr. Pete frames the conversation around identifying the primary constraint limiting growth, while Dr. Stephen focuses on accountability as the force that turns busyness into productivity. Together, they unpack the “four rights” of building a high-performing team: right people, right positions, right work, and right way.   Getting these “4 Rights” right starts with your hiring process.  Set Expectations and Agreements early in the relationship - and make sure that they understand that your business is a “High Accountability" environment.  Along the way, they reveal why A-Players thrive in accountable cultures, how unclear expectations quietly sabotage scalability, and why stronger leadership systems create greater focus, healthier culture, and sustainable growth. In This Episode You Will Learn: Why many teams stay busy all day while producing surprisingly little movement  The hidden reason accountability systems fail even when leaders think they're “clear”  A sharper framework for identifying whether the issue is the person, the seat, or the work itself  What happens when A players are surrounded by unclear expectations and weak ownership  The surprising connection between focus, productivity, profitability, and team alignment Episode Highlights 01:35 - A powerful vision emerges around identifying the single team constraint quietly limiting growth and scalability  02:43 - Counterintuitive insight reveals why most practice owners have a focus problem instead of an effort problem  04:21 - Accountability gets reframed as the force that transforms motion into measurable movement  05:44 - A deeper look at A players exposes why great team members actually demand accountability  07:07 - Positioning takes center stage as leaders confront the costly mistake of placing people outside their zone of genius  08:37 - Practical strategy separates roles, responsibilities, and outcomes into a framework teams can actually execute 10:56 - A sharp hiring distinction reveals why CEOs should stop selling candidates into the job  14:45 - A compelling leadership challenge emerges around creating measurable ownership instead of vague expectations  16:49 - Early hiring mistakes expose how fast-moving CEOs unintentionally sabotage team quality  21:00 - Vision for a world-class team comes alive through the metaphor of a band where every player owns their role  22:35 - The real financial cost of weak accountability surfaces through productivity, profitability, and team optimization metrics 27:58 - Stephanie Dove Blake from Success Partner Social Sparrow joins Dr. Pete to share her personal journey from witnessing the impact of chronic pain to helping chiropractors reach more patients through digital marketing. They discuss lead generation, patient conversion, AI, and the systems Social Sparrow uses to help practices attract, book, and serve more people.   Resources Mentioned To learn more about the REM CEO Program, please visit:  http://www.theremarkablepractice.com/rem-ceo For more information about Social Sparrow please visit: https://socialsparrow.com   Book a Strategy Session with Dr. Pete - https://go.oncehub.com/PodcastPC Prefer to watch? Catch the podcast on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRemarkablePractice1 To listen to more episodes, visit https://theremarkablepractice.com/podcast or follow on your favorite podcast app.

In this episode of Making Risk Flow, Juan de Castro sits down with Greg Brown, Partner at Oxbow Partners, to explore the strategic choices reshaping the London insurance market. As market conditions soften and technology advances accelerate, Greg explains why firms must clearly define whether they are true leaders, niche leaders, capacity leaders, or followers, and align their operating models accordingly. The conversation examines how misalignment between market position and business architecture can erode profitability and competitive advantage. Greg also discusses the growing importance of portfolio management, the evolution of facilities from cyclical tools to permanent market infrastructure, and the role of AI in enhancing underwriting decision-making. Greg Brown is a Partner at Oxbow Partners, a strategic advisory firm focused exclusively on the insurance industry. He specializes in helping Lloyd's and London Market organizations navigate strategic transformation, from underwriter modernization to launching digital business units. Combining expertise in strategy, operations, and technology, Greg helps insurers develop ambitious, practical plans that drive sustainable growth and competitive advantage.Fan Mail: Got a challenge digitizing your intake? Share it with us, and we'll unpack solutions from our experience at Cytora.To receive a custom demo from Cytora, click here and use the code 'Making Risk Flow'.Our previous guests include: Bronek Masojada of PPL, Craig Knightly of Inigo, Andrew Horton of QBE Insurance, Simon McGinn of Allianz, Stephane Flaquet of Hiscox, Matthew Grant of InsTech, Paul Brand of Convex, Paolo Cuomo of Gallagher Re, and Thierry Daucourt of AXA.Check out the three most downloaded episodes:The Five Pillars of Data Analytics Strategy in Insurance | Craig Knightly, Inigo20 Years as CEO of Hiscox: Personal Reflections and the Evolution of PPL | Bronek MasojadaImplementing ESG in the Insurance and Underwriting Space | Simon Tighe, Chaucer, and Paul McCarney, Moody's

On this episode of Gov Tech Today, hosts Russell Lowery and Jennifer Saha discuss how California government transitions affect thousands of gubernatorial appointees and the broader technology landscape, especially with an uncertain governor's race and early “lame duck” dynamics. They use the departure of longtime state technology leader Liana Bailey Crimmins and the arrival of a new state CIO as a case study in how leadership changes ripple through procurement, priorities, staff retention, and vendor relationships, while core operations continue. The conversation explains the difference between political appointees and Career Executive Assignments (CEAs), including at-will risk, return rights, and why CEAs are sometimes called “career-ending assignments.” They argue that “personnel is policy,” urging listeners to prepare accomplishments, elevate strong public servants, and build relationships with the managers who will remain through future administrations. 00:00 Welcome to Gov Tech Today 00:14 California Transition Stakes 01:42 Positioning for New Governor 03:10 CIO Departure Shockwaves 06:37 Keeping Projects Moving 09:21 Explaining CEA Roles 11:25 Return Rights and Risks 14:07 Personnel Is Policy 15:58 Transition as Opportunity 18:19 Build Middle Manager Ties 19:32 Wrap Up and Thanks

Gabe Diederich breaks down the current interest rate environment and how investors should be positioning portfolios across equities and fixed income. He shares his view on the Fed's stance on inflation and what it means for markets. Diederich also highlights opportunities in municipal bonds, pointing to attractive tax-adjusted yields and record issuance.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

In this episode of It's The Bottom Line that Matters, Jennifer R Glass and Patricia Reszetylo continue their series on hyper-local marketing, focusing on two old-school visibility tools that can still work when used with sharper strategy: outdoor billboards and local PR.The conversation looks at how local businesses can use billboards to create awareness, direct traffic, and support other marketing channels like Google Business Profile. Jennifer and Patricia discuss why a billboard creative has to be simple, memorable, and easy to act on, especially when people are driving past at speed. A strong image, clear positioning, memorable URL, easy phone number, or simple directional cue can make the difference between wasted exposure and actual response.They also shift into localized public relations, including the difference between regional media, community media, niche publications, local newspapers, neighborhood newsletters, and event-based publicity. For small businesses, especially restaurants, retail locations, professional services, and local service providers, PR does not have to mean chasing national attention. Often, the better opportunity is showing up consistently in the smaller publications and community channels that local buyers actually read.This episode is a practical reminder that national platforms and traditional media tools can still create local results when businesses think clearly about geography, timing, audience, message, and follow-through.About your hosts:Jennifer R Glass is the lead host of It's The Bottom Line that Matters. She brings a practical business perspective to marketing, visibility, and growth conversations, with a focus on helping business owners think through what actually drives action.Patricia Reszetylo is a recurring host of It's The Bottom Line that Matters. She brings a marketing-minded, business-building perspective to the show, often connecting strategy to real-world examples, local business growth, and practical implementation.Topics covered include: hyper local marketing, local business marketing, outdoor billboards, billboard advertising, public relations, local PR, small business advertising, community media, local media, regional marketing, niche publications, memorable URLs, QR codes, text keywords, Google Business Profile, local search, restaurant marketing, grand opening marketing, local newspapers, Patch, Daily Voice, Natural Awakenings, community newsletters, neighborhood marketing, small business growth, brand awareness, local visibility, media outreach, PR strategy, local advertising

Former AFL champion turned macro investor Chris Judd returns to unpack the biggest forces shaping markets right now. From the Iran conflict and energy security to the AI arms race, US interest rates, gold and Australia's productivity problem, Chris explains where he thinks consensus is getting it wrong and how he's positioning the Cerutty Macro Fund to take advantage of the next wave of macro trends.In this episode:00:00 – Chris changes his view on Australian small caps03:24 – Iran, the Strait of Hormuz and why energy matters08:07 – Is Australia at the top of the rate cycle?09:24 – Why Chris disagrees with consensus on US rates13:54 – The real bubble is in bonds19:17 – Will AI create a productivity boom?24:07 – Positioning the portfolio for the AI race31:23 – Australia's gas tax and energy policy debate35:51 – Gold, central banks and sovereign reserves41:23 – The most overlooked investment themes43:47 – The best business Chris has ever seen: Tether45:33 – Why Claude is his investing tool of choice46:19 – Final investing advice: know your game ETFs & stocks mentioned: Gold, Oil, Natural Gas, Copper, Uranium, Helium, Sulphur, Bitcoin, Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU), Google (NASDAQ: GOOGL), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META), Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), OpenAI, Anthropic, SpaceX, Zoom Communications (NASDAQ: ZM), SK Telecom (NYSE: SKM), Lynas Rare Earths (ASX: LYC), Santos (ASX: STO), BHP Group (ASX: BHP), Ramelius Resources (ASX: RMS), Tether, US Treasuries, US DollarFor Flowpower, go to flowpower.com.au/residential/equitymates and use code EM50 to score an extra $50 welcome credit when you sign up to Flow Power. T&Cs apply.———Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a voice note or send us a messageAnd come and join the conversation in the Equity Mates Facebook Discussion Group.———Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we've got you covered.Keep up with the news moving markets with our daily newsletter and podcast (Apple | Spotify)We're particularly excited to share our latest show: Basis PointsListen to the podcast (Apple | Spotify)Watch on YouTubeRead the monthly email———Looking for some of our favourite research tools?Download our free Basics of ETF handbookOr our free 4-step stock checklistFind company information on TIKRResearch reports from Good ResearchTrack your portfolio with Sharesight———This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes only. Any advice is general advice and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs. If unsure, speak to a financial professional. The host of this podcast and their guests may have positions in the companies mentioned. Equity Mates Media is part of the Betashares Group but maintains editorial independence and operates under Australian Financial Services licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Welcome to The Turf Zone Podcast. This episode features the article “How Variability Within and Between Natural Turfgrass and Synthetic Athletic Fields Impacts Athlete Safety and Performance” written by Ava Veith, Dr. David McCall, Dr. Chase Straw, Dr. Daniel Sandor, Dr. Jay Williams, Elisabeth Kitchen, Kevin Hensler, Aaron Tucker and Dr. Caleb Henderson Authors Note and Context Ava Veith is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Plant Science at Penn State University under the advisement of Dr. Chase Straw, where her research focuses on studying within-field variability and athlete–surface interactions. However, the research presented in this article was conducted during her master's program at Virginia Tech under Dr. David McCall. This study served as a foundational investigation into how variability within and between natural turfgrass and synthetic turf athletic fields influences athletes. The findings from this work have shaped the direction of subsequent doctoral research. Building on this foundation, the planned Ph.D. project aims to examine athlete lower-limb joint biomechanics across natural turfgrass, synthetic turf, and hybrid (natural turfgrass reinforced with synthetic fibers) surfaces using multi-segment inertial measurement units. At the conclusion of this article, the next phase of research will be briefly outlined to demonstrate how it has grown from the master's study. In this way, the Virginia Tech study presented here represents both a completed project and the starting point for a broader, ongoing effort to better understand how the playing surface can affect athlete movement and injury-relevant mechanics. Introduction A safe playing surface is essential for athletic competition. Natural turfgrass and synthetic turf are common playing surfaces used for field sports, and extensive research has been conducted to compare these two surface types. However, limited attention has been given to within-field variability and its impact on athlete safety and performance. Studies often classify athletic fields broadly as synthetic or natural, overlooking critical surface metrics that fluctuate both within and between fields. Key field characteristics such as surface hardness, rotational resistance, soil moisture, thatch depth, and infill depth (for synthetic fields) play a crucial role in assessing field quality. Variability in these factors can be influenced by environmental conditions, management practices, and field usage patterns. Despite the known importance of these factors, current research often fails to account for field-specific inconsistencies, limiting the effectiveness of broad comparisons between surfaces. To improve field safety and optimize athlete performance, interdisciplinary collaboration among turfgrass scientists, sports scientists, and sports medicine professionals is necessary. Evidence-based field management strategies must be developed to ensure more consistent playing conditions, reducing the risk of injury. Wearable technologies such as STATSports GPS trackers (STATSports, 2025) and ankle inertial measurement units (IMUs) (IMeasureU, 2019) provide critical insights into athlete biomechanics, load monitoring, and more. These technologies allow researchers to quantify how different surface conditions influence athletes during performance, offering valuable data for injury prevention strategies. Beyond data collected by wearable technologies, athlete perceptions of field conditions also play a role in performance and injury risk. Unpredictable surface variability can affect player confidence, movement efficiency, and risk-taking behaviors, making perception-based data collection essential. Understanding how athletes experience and perceive different playing surfaces can inform future improvements in field construction and maintenance. The objective of this study is to quantify the impact of surface variability on athlete safety and performance, both within and between natural turfgrass and synthetic turf surfaces. This research will quantify how variations in key surface metrics, including surface hardness, rotational resistance, soil moisture, thatch depth, and infill depth, affect athletes utilizing data from wearable technologies, such as STATSports GPS trackers and ankle IMUs. Additionally, to further understand the influence of field surfaces, athletes will be surveyed before and after performing drills to gather insights into their perceptions of how surface variability impacts their performance. Methodology Athletic Fields Tested This research was conducted in August of 2024, where four athletic fields on the Virginia Tech campus in Blacksburg, Virginia were studied. Two of these fields were natural turfgrass (bermudagrass), while the other two fields were synthetic turf. For both field types, one field was classified as ‘low usage', while the other was classified as ‘high usage'. This was determined based on traffic frequency, field age, and management practices. Preliminary Data Collection Before live athletes were introduced, surface hardness was assessed on all four fields using a Clegg hammer, with 100 measurements collected per field. The data were then analyzed using ArcGIS Pro to generate surface hardness heatmaps, highlighting variability between and within each field. These maps allowed us to identify specific locations for the athletes to perform drills, where one selected area within each field was slightly harder than the rest of the field, and the other being slightly softer. Additionally, 20 measurements of rotational resistance (using Deltec's rotational resistance tester), thatch depth (using a soil profile sampler), soil moisture (using a TDR 350 Soil Moisture Meter), and infill depth (using a Turf-Tec Professional Model Infill Depth Gauge) were taken in both the softer and harder areas to further characterize each field and understand the relationship between surface conditions and athlete performance. Data Collection During Athlete Involvement Fourteen female athletes participated in the study, equipped with STATSports GPS devices (to measure running speed) and ankle IMUs (to measure lower limb impact intensity) to quantify their movements during drills. The athletes were each given new Nike cleats prior to participation to eliminate variation based on cleat configuration. They completed three drills, including a drop landing or drop jump drill, a T-drill, and a modified acceleration-deceleration drill, which were designed to replicate common athletic movements. Each drill was performed three times in both the softer and harder areas identified within each field. Additionally, each athlete completed pre- and post-performance surveys designed to capture their perceptions of field quality before and after completing the drills, providing insight into how different surfaces may have influenced their performance. Results and Discussion Surface Hardness Data Heatmaps highlight surface hardness variability within each studied field. Surface hardness data (n = 100 per field) were analyzed using analysis of variance, and means were separated using Fisher's protected least significant difference (LSD) test at α = 0.05 to evaluate statistical differences between locations. Both synthetic turf fields had significantly harder surfaces than the natural turfgrass fields (p < 0.0001), and for both surface types, the high-usage field had a significantly harder surface than the low-usage field (p = 0.0029 for the natural turfgrass fields and p < 0.0001 for the synthetic turf fields). Both synthetic fields tested in this study were not constructed with a shock pad, which is typically placed beneath the layer of material that supports the synthetic fibers and utilized to help replicate the cushioning effect of natural turfgrass. The absence of a shock pad, along with the tendency of synthetic turf to harden over time due to infill material compaction from athlete foot traffic, may explain the harder surface values observed on the synthetic fields compared to the natural fields. Further, increased use or foot traffic on both natural turfgrass and synthetic turf leads to compaction, which causes the playing surface to harden over time. Therefore, it is anticipated that the high-usage fields exhibited higher surface hardness compared to the low-usage fields. Data Within Each Hard and Soft Area Resulting rotational resistance, thatch depth, soil moisture, and infill depth (synthetic fields only) measurements taken within each hard and soft area on all four fields are presented in Table 1 (available in the Spring 2026 issue of Pennsylvania Turfgrass magazine). These measurements (n = 20 per both hard and soft areas within each field) were analyzed using analysis of variance, and means were separated using Fisher's protected least significant difference (LSD) test at α = 0.05 to evaluate statistical differences between locations. Although the fields tested in this research were not professional-level fields, it is insightful to compare the results with the FIFA natural-pitch rating system (FIFA, 2022). All rotational resistance values fell within FIFA's ‘excellent quality' and ‘satisfactory quality' thresholds, which is important because excessive rotational resistance has been linked to increased lower extremity injuries due to the foot becoming entrapped in the surface during pivoting movements, and too little resistance can increase the risk of slipping. However, soil moisture values exceed 35%, which FIFA classifies as ‘unacceptable quality'. This elevated moisture is likely the primary cause of the low surface hardness values observed on the natural turfgrass fields, which were lower than FIFA's 70-85 Gmax ‘excellent quality' range. Additionally, FIFA considers thatch depths over 25 mm as unacceptable, and 10–15 mm satisfactory. Excessive thatch can cause athlete's cleats to become caught within the surface, increasing knee ligament stress. The low-usage natural turfgrass field had more thatch despite regular maintenance, while the high-usage natural turfgrass field had less, likely due to recent sprigging the summer before. Soft areas in both natural turfgrass fields exhibited higher thatch levels than the hard areas, consistent with previous findings that core cultivation reduces both thatch and surface hardness (McCarty et al., 2007; Atkinson et al., 2012). This supports the understanding that increased thatch can act as a cushioning layer, absorbing impact and thereby reducing surface hardness. The high-usage synthetic turf field exhibited significantly less infill and greater surface hardness compared to the low-usage synthetic turf field, and the soft areas within both synthetic fields had more infill than the hard areas. This aligns with previous research indicating that infill depth decreases with use, which in turn leads to higher surface hardness (Dickson et al., 2022). Additionally, the low-usage synthetic field exhibited greater variability in infill depth between the selected hard and soft areas, likely due to its relatively young age (only one year old at the time of the study). Compared to the older high-usage field, which was approximately ten years old, the infill in the low-usage synthetic field had less time to settle, making it more susceptible to displacement from foot traffic (Fleming et al., 2016). STATSports GPS Unit Data In our study, STATSports GPS units were securely attached to each athlete's upper back. These devices were used to determine if athlete running speed varied based on field type (natural turfgrass or synthetic turf), field usage level (high or low), or hardness (hard or soft areas within each field). However, no statistically significant differences were found. This consistency in speed across conditions is important because running speed can directly affect impact forces and biomechanical measurements. Prior studies have shown that faster running increases the ground reaction force and ultimately lower limb impact load (Leatham, 2004; Jiang et al., 2024). If athletes had run at different speeds on one field type compared to another, it could have affected the reliability of our ankle IMU data. However, since no significant speed differences were found across field types, usage, or hardness, we can confidently attribute the observed differences in the resulting ankle IMU data to the playing surface. Ankle IMU Data Ankle IMUs were utilized to record a metric called average intensity, which is defined as the mean impact intensity derived from every impact propagated into both limbs (IMeasureU, 2022). This metric is recorded in units of gravitational force (g). These devices were securely attached to each athlete's ankle and recorded data as they performed drills on all four fields studied. After running statistical tests that accounted for individual differences between athletes, significant differences were found based on field, field usage, and hardness. Across all three drills, field type had a noticeable impact (p < 0.0001) where athletes showed higher average intensity on synthetic turf fields compared to natural turfgrass. For the drop jump drill, the average intensity was 19.73 g [standard error (SE) ± 1.88] on natural turfgrass and 22.73 g (SE ± 1.82) on synthetic turf, placing the synthetic turf value within the IMU Step ‘high intensity' foot strike range of 21.5–26.7 g (Wong and Finch, 2018). A similar trend was seen in the t-drill, with average intensities of 15.84 g (SE ± 1.20) on natural turfgrass and 18.07 g (SE ± 1.16) on synthetic turf. For the modified acceleration-deceleration drill, average intensity was 17.72 g (SE ± 1.15) on natural turfgrass and 21.35 g (SE ± 1.10) on synthetic turf. Field usage also made a difference in the t-drill (p < 0.0001), where the average intensity on high-usage fields was 18.14 g (SE ± 1.24), compared to 16.49 g (SE ± 1.24) on low-usage fields. Hardness played a role as well, especially in the t-drill (p = 0.0073) and the modified acceleration-deceleration drill (p < 0.0001). In the t-drill, hard areas resulted in an average intensity of 17.43 g (SE ± 1.22), slightly higher than the 17.05 g (SE ± 1.22) on soft areas. For the modified acceleration-deceleration drill, intensity averaged 20.38 g (SE ± 4.28) on hard areas and 18.85 g (SE ± 3.81) on soft areas. Overall, the synthetic turf fields, high-usage fields, and hard areas within fields exhibited higher average intensity values than the natural turfgrass fields, low-usage fields, and softer areas within fields. This aligns with our surface hardness findings, as synthetic turf fields were significantly harder than natural turfgrass fields on average. Additionally, hard areas within synthetic turf were harder than those on natural turf, and high-usage fields were harder than low-usage fields for both surface types. Thus, our data suggest that harder surfaces may explain the higher average intensity values recorded on the athlete's lower limbs compared to softer surfaces. This trend has been heavily supported, as running on harder surfaces increases impact stress, which can ultimately contribute to lower limb injuries. However, all surface hardness values in this study were below 100 Gmax, which is the threshold deemed unsafe by the National Football League (NFL) guidelines (Sports Turf Managers Association, 2019) and unacceptable by FIFA. Yet, a potential positive correlation between surface hardness and impact was observed, as recorded by the ankle IMUs. While further research is needed, it is hypothesized that surface hardness exceeding 100 Gmax could significantly increase injury risk over time due to excessive impact on athletes' lower limbs. Additionally, establishing threshold values for ankle IMU metrics is crucial to determine the point at which these values may lead to injury. Survey / Athlete Perception Data Athletes completed pre- and post-performance surveys to assess field quality and its impact on their performance. Individual responses were recorded and analyzed using one-way analysis of variance to assess statistical differences between fields. Post-hoc comparisons were conducted using Fisher's protected least significant difference (LSD) test at α = 0.05. The low-usage natural turfgrass field received the highest quality rating for both pre- and post surveys, while the high-usage natural turfgrass field, hindered by weeds and poor maintenance, scored the lowest. Synthetic turf fields ranked in between the two natural fields (with the high usage synthetic turf field being ranked lower than the low-usage synthetic turf field), indicating a preference for synthetic surfaces over a poorly maintained natural field. Conclusions Considerable variation in surface hardness was observed both within and between fields, with synthetic turf fields generally being harder than natural turfgrass fields. High-usage fields, regardless of type, were significantly harder than low-usage fields. Other metrics, such as rotational resistance, soil moisture, thatch depth, and infill depth, also showed variability. For natural turfgrass fields, higher soil moisture led to lower surface hardness, while synthetic turf fields exhibited a negative relationship between field usage and infill depth, where frequent foot traffic reduced infill and increased surface hardness. Although achieving perfect field uniformity is not possible, these findings emphasize how field usage and maintenance impact surface variability. Additionally, our data suggest a potential link between surface hardness and the mechanical load on athletes' lower limbs. While this trend was observed, further research is needed to investigate its long-term effects on athlete health, particularly on surfaces that exceed acceptable hardness thresholds. Survey data revealed athletes rated the quality of the low-usage natural turfgrass field the highest, likely due to its softer surface and better aesthetics. In contrast, the high-usage natural turfgrass field, which suffered from poor maintenance and weed pressure, received the lowest ratings, underlining the importance of field condition in shaping athlete perceptions. These results highlight the role of field management and athlete feedback in optimizing field quality. Overall, this study offers valuable insights into how different sports surfaces impact athletes. Our findings suggest that harder surfaces, such as synthetic turf or high-traffic areas, can increase impact and loading on the lower limbs. These results highlight the critical importance of effective field management, maintenance, and consideration of field conditions prior to athletic competition. Next Phase of Research: Ph.D. Project Overview Building on the findings of the Virginia Tech study, this doctoral research at Penn State expands the investigation from impact loading to full lower-limb joint biomechanics during sport-specific movements. While the Virginia Tech study demonstrated that harder surfaces were associated with increased lower-limb impact intensity, the next question is whether different playing surfaces subtly alter how athletes move at the joint level during high-risk tasks such as cutting and decelerating. The planned Ph.D. project uses a multi-segment inertial measurement unit (IMU) configuration placed on the athlete's dominant limb, including sensors at the foot, shank, thigh, and pelvis. Positioning sensors closer to the ground improves sensitivity to surface-related differences, allowing evaluation of not only impact but also ankle, knee, and hip joint kinematics derived through inverse kinematics workflows. Female athletes will perform sport-specific movements, including a single-leg drop-landing followed by a 90° cut, as well as an acceleration to deceleration drill, on four playing surface types: natural turfgrass, synthetic turf, carpet-type hybrid reinforced turfgrass, and stitched fiber hybrid reinforced turfgrass. Each athlete will complete multiple trials on each surface in a within-subject, repeated-measures design, allowing direct biomechanical comparisons across surface types. Female athletes are of particular interest given they experience substantially higher rates of non-contact ACL injury compared to their male counterparts, highlighting the importance of understanding how the playing surface may influence movement. Joint angles of interest include knee flexion and frontal-plane knee motion (dynamic valgus), as well as hip and foot orientation variables commonly discussed in the context of non-contact ACL injury mechanisms. Because hybrid systems are increasingly used in elite stadium environments and are required for upcoming international competitions (e.g., the FIFA World Cup), understanding how live athletes respond biomechanically to these surfaces is of particular interest. To date, most hybrid research has relied primarily on mechanical testing devices rather than human movement data. An additional component of the project involves comparing human biomechanical responses to mechanical surface testing metrics, including measurements from the fLEX testing device (Dickson and Sorochan, 2022; SGL System, n.d.). If consistent relationships are identified between device measurements and athlete joint mechanics, field managers may ultimately be able to more confidently use standardized mechanical testing tools as practical indicators of athlete–surface interactions. Collectively, this progression advances a more comprehensive framework that integrates both the playing surface and athlete biomechanics. By focusing on human movement responses within real field environments, this work strengthens interdisciplinary collaboration across field management, kinesiology, and sports medicine. Ultimately, it aims to generate practical knowledge that supports both performance and safety in sport. A full list of references as well as accompanying figures, photos and tables are available with this article in the Spring 2026 issue of Pennsylvania Turfgrass magazine available on www.TheTurfZone.com. You have been listening to The Turf Zone Podcast. Follow The Turf Zone on X, Facebook and LinkedIn for all things turfgrass, featuring podcasts, magazines, events and more. The post How Variability Within and Between Natural Turfgrass and Synthetic Athletic Fields Impacts Athlete Safety and Performance appeared first on The Turf Zone.

As pediatric therapists, we know that our time with a child is only one small piece of the puzzle. Real, lasting progress happens when parents and caregivers feel confident carrying strategies into everyday family life. Yet, navigating parent communication can sometimes feel like its own clinical challenge.In this episode, Hallie sits down with Johanna Stadtmauer, MS, CCC-SLP, a pediatric speech-language pathologist, feeding therapist, and owner of Ready Stadt Speech. Johanna shares her passion for family-centered care, breaking down how clinicians can intentionally weave counseling skills and active listening into their daily practice to meet parents exactly where they are.They explore how Johanna uses innovative practice models like caregiver classes to build a supportive local community, and dive into how private practice owners can leverage social media and AI tools responsibly without losing the human connection that defines excellent therapy. Whether you're looking to deepen your rapport with families or want actionable insights on clinical entrepreneurship, this interview offers a refreshing, holistic roadmap.About the Guest: Johanna Stadtmauer, MS, CCC-SLPJohanna Stadtmauer is a pediatric speech-language pathologist, feeding therapist, and the owner of Ready Stadt Speech, serving families in Northern Bergen County, New Jersey. Specializing in the early stages of speech, language, feeding, and literacy development, Johanna is also an SLP consultant and advisor. As both a clinician and a mother to three young children, she brings a uniquely relatable perspective to child development, helping parents feel genuinely empowered rather than overwhelmed.Key Topics & TakeawaysCounseling Skills in Action: Moving past rigid clinical updates and incorporating active listening to facilitate goal-focused, empathetic conversations with caregivers.Building Community Beyond the Table: How designing and promoting local caregiver classes transforms isolated parenting struggles into shared community experiences.Responsible Tech Integration: Navigating the role of AI in modern practice—using tools like Glint to support administrative tasks or visual creation while fully preserving human judgment and clinical intuition.Grounding in Your "Why": Why keeping your core mission at the forefront is the ultimate guide for sustainable private practice growth and marketing alignment.The Multidisciplinary Approach: Empowering families by fostering a holistic care team that treats the whole child.Soundbites"Be transparent with families about what to expect. True collaboration starts with setting clear, honest expectations.""AI can support but it can never replace human connection. Our empathy and clinical intuition are irreplaceable.""Know your 'why' to guide your practice and growth. When things get complex, your core mission is your compass."Timestamps02:18 The Importance of Communication in Therapy 05:25 Navigating Challenges in Therapy 11:11 Building Community Through Caregiver Classes 14:38 Marketing and Positioning in Private Practice 19:09 The Absolute Importance of Human Connection 22:42 Navigating AI in Therapy Responsibly 27:44 Understanding Your Why 31:32 Building a Holistic Care Team 33:58 Empowering Families in Therapy 37:48 The Journey of an SLP EntrepreneurLinks & ResourcesVisit Johanna's Website: readystatsspeech.comFollow Johanna on Instagram: @ReadyStadtSpeechWORTH A LISTEN: CONTINUE YOUR JOURNEYEpisode 371: When You Screen a Child and Think 'Now What?'Episode 372: From Guessing to Growth: How a Clear Framework Transformed My PracticeSTAY CONNECTED & GROW YOUR PRACTICEJoin the conversation: Get behind-the-scenes insights, clinical pearls, and real conversations over on Substack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Forget everything you've been taught about buyer psychology and positioning.   Until you clearly communicate these 3 things, premium buyers won't understand why choosing anyone but you is a HUGE mistake. On June 24th, I'm hosting a brand new masterclass called Market of One, where you'll learn the exact positioning and messaging shifts that transform you from just another option into the obvious (and only) choice.  **The sales page isn't quite done. SAVE YOUR SPOT by DMing "MARKETOFONE" to me over on IG @judyweberco

In a market where medical aesthetics has become increasingly crowded and commoditized, many practices are unknowingly competing in a race to the bottom. In this episode, Audrey Neff sits down with global branding strategist and luxury business expert Adam Haroun to explore why premium positioning may be one of the most overlooked growth strategies in aesthetics today. Together, they unpack the dangers of discount-driven marketing, the psychology behind premium pricing, and what separates truly exceptional brands from practices that struggle to stand out. Adam shares practical insights on building perceived value, creating signature treatment experiences, elevating the patient journey, and developing membership programs that drive loyalty without relying on discounts. Whether you're a practice owner looking to increase profitability, attract higher-value patients, or future-proof your business in an increasingly competitive landscape, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on what it really takes to build a luxury brand that commands attention and premium pricing. In this episode, you'll learn: Why discounting may be costing your practice more than you realize The psychology behind premium pricing and consumer perception How luxury brands create demand without competing on price The role of language, branding, and positioning in shaping value Why signature treatments can help eliminate price shopping How to create membership programs that drive loyalty instead of discounts Lessons aesthetic practices can borrow from five-star hospitality brands If you're ready to stop competing on price and start building a brand patients actively seek out, this episode is for you. Resources: Adam Haroun's Instagram Audrey Neff's Instagram Aesthetic Altitude Aviva Aesthetics

Vendors supplying AI-driven technologies are experiencing sustained margin pressure from high operational costs and underwhelming business-level returns, leading to the rapid creation of new product categories that are pushed into the MSP channel. Companies such as Atomic Work, Silverfort, and Guards are releasing governance tools for managing AI agents, while Connect Secure is offering patch management products targeted at MSPs. These launches are not indicators of competitive differentiation, but of structural cost challenges being passed from vendors to their partners.   Business media reports and internal industry data reveal that while individual productivity from AI implementations increases—for example, by accelerating engineer output—the promised business-level gains in productivity, revenue, and profit have not materialized to the extent vendors projected. According to analysis cited by Dave Sobel, high operational costs are forcing large firms like Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and Uber to restrict or cap AI usage internally, reflecting an industry-wide retreat from premium pricing models due to an unclear return on investment at the organizational level.   Additional developments reinforce this margin-driven shift. The federal Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has mandated 72-hour patching of high-risk vulnerabilities, underscoring heightened compliance requirements. Simultaneously, vendors are accelerating the rollout of governance, identity, and patch velocity tools. However, a study analyzing over 13,000 US MSPs found that those surpassing $1 million in revenue are distinguished by market positioning, online visibility, and business maturity, not by the breadth or novelty of their toolsets.   For operators, the implication is clear: stacking up new vendor products is now a baseline requirement rather than a path to competitive advantage. Firms that rely solely on vendor frameworks and toolsets risk absorbing more complexity without improving margin or differentiation. Practical separation will come from owning the "judgment layer"—defining, governing, and pricing how AI functions within client environments—rather than reselling tools. Positioning, documented governance, and clear operational standards will be more defensible than investing exclusively in vendor-driven offerings. 00:00 Manufactured Urgency  03:58 The Cost Confession 06:09 Out-Buy vs. Out-Position 08:35 Why Do We Care?    Supported by:  Nerdio  Sign up for the SMB Online Conference:  www.smbonlineconference.com

In this episode of Wisdom's Table, I dive into a topic that is increasingly relevant in today's economy: how to differentiate yourself in a saturated market of entrepreneurs and businesses. With a staggering one in three Americans planning to start a business or side hustle in the next year—a 94% increase from last year—it's crucial to understand how to stand out amidst the flood of new entrants. Listen, I know your business may be struggling right now, but there is hope. There is help for you. Maybe you will find the nudge you need in this episode.  GET MY HOW TO STAND OUT GUIDE HERE   TIMESTAMPS 00:00:01 - Welcome to Wisdom's Table Introduction to the podcast and its purpose. 00:00:26 - Today's Topic: Standing Out in Business Discussion on differentiating oneself in a saturated market. 00:01:52 - The Surge in Entrepreneurship Statistics on the increase in Americans planning to start businesses or side hustles. 00:03:40 - Understanding Financial Stress Insights into the financial challenges many Americans are facing. 00:05:36 - The Need for Wisdom The importance of seeking divine guidance in navigating economic challenges. 00:07:00 - Key #1: The Imitation Trap Exploring the limitations of imitation in business. 00:12:27 - Key #2: You Are the Differentiator Emphasizing the importance of authenticity and personal style. 00:17:30 - Key #3: Finding Your Positioning The significance of positioning in the market and how to identify it. 00:22:34 - Conclusion and Call to Action Encouragement to download the guide and seek God's guidance in business. 00:24:39 - Closing Remarks Final thoughts and invitation to share the podcast.

Ron Westfall highlights how Oracle (ORCL) is converting large AI deals into revenue, with strong momentum in its cloud infrastructure segment. He points to Oracle's diversified portfolio and solid fundamentals as key strengths. Westfall says Oracle's enterprise positioning and unique capabilities should support continued adoption and help the company hit its targets.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Preview for Later Today: Jonathan Schanzer describes Qatar as both "arsonist and firefighter," funding terrorist groups like Hamas while positioning itself as an indispensable mediator for the U.S., despite evidence of massive illicit spending and bribery schemes.1521

This episode dives deep into how stress manifests physically, emotionally, and chemically—and how you can leverage this knowledge for better client results and personal health.Key Points:How stress accumulates in tissues and affects overall healthThe interconnectedness of physical trauma, emotions, and chemical imbalancesThe role of fascia and connective tissue in movement and injury preventionPractical tools for tissue health: foam rollers, massage, visceral workHow positions and exercise can influence emotional and physical statesThe importance of breathing and alignment in managing stressConnecting trauma history to ongoing tissue and movement issuesThe significance of fascial slings and pattern training for better movement efficiencyStrategies to enhance client awareness and self-care for longevityInsights on holistic recovery through manual therapy and movement patternsThe Limitless Parent Blueprint PodcastDownload the FREE Recovery EBookApply for Blueprint CoachingIncorporate positional breathing exercises into client routines to improve tissue healthUse manual therapy and tools like foam rollers, massage guns, and guasha for optimal fascia mobilityRecognize the importance of emotional and trauma-informed coaching for holistic resultsThink of injury and tissue issues as patterns stored in the nervous and fascial systems to guide effective interventionTimestamps:00:00 - Introduction to issues in tissues and stress manifestation02:06 - The lens shift: viewing stress as a holistic system03:33 - How emotional stress impacts physical health04:59 - The critical link between breathing and emotional regulation05:57 - Hierarchy of needs: oxygen, water, and food in survival07:20 - Trauma's long-term effects on tissues and nervous system09:14 - Understanding physical, chemical, and emotional stressors10:40 - Trauma's storage in tissues and implications for injury12:39 - Impact of chemical intake and hormones on emotional and physical states14:58 - Microbes, gut-brain connection, and butterflies in your stomach16:35 - Fetal position and tissue safety responses18:01 - Positioning and stress exposure for emotional resilience19:00 - The fascial system's communication network20:56 - Hydration's role in fascial health and mobility22:34 - Fascia slings and movement efficiency24:31 - Stretching vs strength training for fascial patterns26:58 - Effects of physical trauma on movement chains28:49 - Injury history and tissue reprogramming33:57 - Scar tissue, adhesions, and tissue mobility recovery36:45 - How to approach degenerative disc issues safely40:11 - Connection between tight muscles, nervous system, and injury risk44:00 - Fascial layers and their role in back pain and emotional health49:16 - Optimizing communication pathways for body awareness54:36 - The importance of mindfulness in movement and recovery62:42 - Diaphragm health and breath training techniques68:43 - Practical integration: positions, breathing, and flow for clients77:07 - Resources for further learning and self-care tools78:33 - The value of feedback and continuous improvement in coachingResources & Links:Connect with Dillan Foss:Additional notes:

A lot of people still look at branding like they are purchasing individual design deliverables. A logo. Packaging. A website. But once businesses start growing, the conversation changes completely. Founders stop asking whether a logo is worth a certain amount of money and start asking whether the brand itself reflects the level they are trying to reach.Building a premium skincare brand involves much more than visuals. Positioning, perception, customer trust, packaging systems, messaging, website experience, and strategic direction all start influencing growth at the same time. And that is why premium branding projects are rarely about decoration. They are about helping businesses become clearer, stronger, more intentional, and more aligned with the market they want to compete in.This conversation explores premium branding, skincare branding, creative agencies, positioning, pricing, business growth, customer perception, packaging design, Shopify websites, and the difference between freelance execution and building a real strategic branding agency.Links to Connect:Media & speaking: ⁠⁠https://kadysandel.com⁠⁠My skincare branding studio: ⁠⁠https://aventivestudio.com⁠⁠For designers: ⁠⁠https://aventiveacademy.com/profit⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kadysandel/⁠

CrossPolitic One-on-One — Show Notes: Chris Stadler On this episode of CrossPolitic One-on-One, the Waterboy welcomes Chris Stadler, creative strategist, former University of Oregon instructor, and founder of chrisstadler.com, into the studio to talk about why most marketing fails to win hearts and minds — and how a disciplined, logical creative strategy process gives businesses, churches, and Christian institutions the tools to differentiate, build real meaning, and take the dominion mandate seriously in the marketplace. Chris breaks down his three-step process — positioning analysis, target audience recommendation, and the creative brief — and the Waterboy explains why your marketing department should be the biggest risk-taker in your company (and why your HR department might need to be fired). Timestamps 00:00 — Intro & sponsors 02:16 — Meet Chris Stadler: copywriter, professor, brand strategist 05:02 — What a creative strategy process actually does 08:09 — “Price is all your customers care about because you haven’t given them anything else to care about” 10:02 — Step 1: Positioning analysis — how do you match up? 20:56 — Step 2: Target audience — who cares? (Meet CrossPolitic’s “Sam”) 24:14 — How Bud Light skipped the process 25:01 — Step 3: The creative brief — why do they care? 26:39 — Why most companies should fire their marketing department 29:35 — Disney, GE, Cannondale & other case studies 31:38 — Fight Laugh Feast 2026 & closing Connect with Chris Stadler Website: https://chrisstadler.com Email: cstadler@chrisstadler.com Chris is also a member of the Business Makers Network — join at the link below. This Episode’s Sponsors Dominion Wealth Strategies — Financial strategies aligned with biblical principles. From baptism to burial, Dominion’s got you covered. Book your free consultation: https://reformed.money Story Real Estate — Abundant giving, building legacy, doing things together. Join the team: https://storyrealestate.com (click Menu → Join Our Team) About CrossPolitic CrossPolitic exists to put Jesus over Politics and reclaim the public square through bold, joyful, biblically grounded media. We confront the chaos discipling America and build the next generation of Christian media infrastructure. Our mission is simple: all of Christ for all of media for all of America. Mainstream media is collapsing. Eighty-seven percent of journalists identify as progressive, and even many conservative outlets prioritize profit over principle. Meanwhile, billions of hours of digital content are discipling the world every day. CrossPolitic stands in that gap, producing courageous, entertaining, truth-filled media for households, churches, and leaders across the nation. Become a CrossPolitic Club Member Support the mission and unlock exclusive content, behind-the-scenes shows, and theology series. https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/menu/checkout Subscribe & Share! Every like, comment, and share helps push Christian media back into the algorithm where it belongs. Join Us at Our Next National Conference Sign up for Fight Laugh Feast 2026: Holy Wars, happening October 1–3 in Franklin, Tennessee. We’re almost halfway sold out — and Early Bird pricing ends July 1st! https://tickets.flfnetwork.com/holy-wars-conference Follow CrossPolitic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSPOLITIC X: https://x.com/CrossPolitic Facebook: https://facebook.com/crosspolitic Instagram: https://instagram.com/crosspolitic Join our Email List: https://crosspolitic.com/ Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NRBTV, DirecTV, Dish, and everywhere podcasts are found. #CrossPolitic #ChrisStadler #Marketing #CreativeStrategy #ChristianBusiness #ChristianMedia

CrossPolitic One-on-One — Show Notes: Chris Stadler On this episode of CrossPolitic One-on-One, the Waterboy welcomes Chris Stadler, creative strategist, former University of Oregon instructor, and founder of chrisstadler.com, into the studio to talk about why most marketing fails to win hearts and minds — and how a disciplined, logical creative strategy process gives businesses, churches, and Christian institutions the tools to differentiate, build real meaning, and take the dominion mandate seriously in the marketplace. Chris breaks down his three-step process — positioning analysis, target audience recommendation, and the creative brief — and the Waterboy explains why your marketing department should be the biggest risk-taker in your company (and why your HR department might need to be fired). Timestamps 00:00 — Intro & sponsors 02:16 — Meet Chris Stadler: copywriter, professor, brand strategist 05:02 — What a creative strategy process actually does 08:09 — “Price is all your customers care about because you haven’t given them anything else to care about” 10:02 — Step 1: Positioning analysis — how do you match up? 20:56 — Step 2: Target audience — who cares? (Meet CrossPolitic’s “Sam”) 24:14 — How Bud Light skipped the process 25:01 — Step 3: The creative brief — why do they care? 26:39 — Why most companies should fire their marketing department 29:35 — Disney, GE, Cannondale & other case studies 31:38 — Fight Laugh Feast 2026 & closing Connect with Chris Stadler Website: https://chrisstadler.com Email: cstadler@chrisstadler.com Chris is also a member of the Business Makers Network — join at the link below. This Episode’s Sponsors Dominion Wealth Strategies — Financial strategies aligned with biblical principles. From baptism to burial, Dominion’s got you covered. Book your free consultation: https://reformed.money Story Real Estate — Abundant giving, building legacy, doing things together. Join the team: https://storyrealestate.com (click Menu → Join Our Team) About CrossPolitic CrossPolitic exists to put Jesus over Politics and reclaim the public square through bold, joyful, biblically grounded media. We confront the chaos discipling America and build the next generation of Christian media infrastructure. Our mission is simple: all of Christ for all of media for all of America. Mainstream media is collapsing. Eighty-seven percent of journalists identify as progressive, and even many conservative outlets prioritize profit over principle. Meanwhile, billions of hours of digital content are discipling the world every day. CrossPolitic stands in that gap, producing courageous, entertaining, truth-filled media for households, churches, and leaders across the nation. Become a CrossPolitic Club Member Support the mission and unlock exclusive content, behind-the-scenes shows, and theology series. https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/menu/checkout Subscribe & Share! Every like, comment, and share helps push Christian media back into the algorithm where it belongs. Join Us at Our Next National Conference Sign up for Fight Laugh Feast 2026: Holy Wars, happening October 1–3 in Franklin, Tennessee. We’re almost halfway sold out — and Early Bird pricing ends July 1st! https://tickets.flfnetwork.com/holy-wars-conference Follow CrossPolitic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSPOLITIC X: https://x.com/CrossPolitic Facebook: https://facebook.com/crosspolitic Instagram: https://instagram.com/crosspolitic Join our Email List: https://crosspolitic.com/ Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NRBTV, DirecTV, Dish, and everywhere podcasts are found. #CrossPolitic #ChrisStadler #Marketing #CreativeStrategy #ChristianBusiness #ChristianMedia

Do unhinged marketing strategies work? From Dunkin's Dirty Soda to Dr. Squatch's skits, tune into this week's episode of the Brand Shorthand podcast to learn if this humorous marketing approach is effective, who the target audience is, and if it's beneficial in long-term brand building. Join Mark and Lorraine for 30-ish as they discuss all things marketing, advertising, and of course … positioning.

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CrossPolitic One-on-One — Show Notes: Chris Stadler On this episode of CrossPolitic One-on-One, the Waterboy welcomes Chris Stadler, creative strategist, former University of Oregon instructor, and founder of chrisstadler.com, into the studio to talk about why most marketing fails to win hearts and minds — and how a disciplined, logical creative strategy process gives businesses, churches, and Christian institutions the tools to differentiate, build real meaning, and take the dominion mandate seriously in the marketplace. Chris breaks down his three-step process — positioning analysis, target audience recommendation, and the creative brief — and the Waterboy explains why your marketing department should be the biggest risk-taker in your company (and why your HR department might need to be fired). Timestamps 00:00 — Intro & sponsors 02:16 — Meet Chris Stadler: copywriter, professor, brand strategist 05:02 — What a creative strategy process actually does 08:09 — “Price is all your customers care about because you haven’t given them anything else to care about” 10:02 — Step 1: Positioning analysis — how do you match up? 20:56 — Step 2: Target audience — who cares? (Meet CrossPolitic’s “Sam”) 24:14 — How Bud Light skipped the process 25:01 — Step 3: The creative brief — why do they care? 26:39 — Why most companies should fire their marketing department 29:35 — Disney, GE, Cannondale & other case studies 31:38 — Fight Laugh Feast 2026 & closing Connect with Chris Stadler Website: https://chrisstadler.com Email: cstadler@chrisstadler.com Chris is also a member of the Business Makers Network — join at the link below. This Episode’s Sponsors Dominion Wealth Strategies — Financial strategies aligned with biblical principles. From baptism to burial, Dominion’s got you covered. Book your free consultation: https://reformed.money Story Real Estate — Abundant giving, building legacy, doing things together. Join the team: https://storyrealestate.com (click Menu → Join Our Team) About CrossPolitic CrossPolitic exists to put Jesus over Politics and reclaim the public square through bold, joyful, biblically grounded media. We confront the chaos discipling America and build the next generation of Christian media infrastructure. Our mission is simple: all of Christ for all of media for all of America. Mainstream media is collapsing. Eighty-seven percent of journalists identify as progressive, and even many conservative outlets prioritize profit over principle. Meanwhile, billions of hours of digital content are discipling the world every day. CrossPolitic stands in that gap, producing courageous, entertaining, truth-filled media for households, churches, and leaders across the nation. Become a CrossPolitic Club Member Support the mission and unlock exclusive content, behind-the-scenes shows, and theology series. https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/menu/checkout Subscribe & Share! Every like, comment, and share helps push Christian media back into the algorithm where it belongs. Join Us at Our Next National Conference Sign up for Fight Laugh Feast 2026: Holy Wars, happening October 1–3 in Franklin, Tennessee. We’re almost halfway sold out — and Early Bird pricing ends July 1st! https://tickets.flfnetwork.com/holy-wars-conference Follow CrossPolitic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSPOLITIC X: https://x.com/CrossPolitic Facebook: https://facebook.com/crosspolitic Instagram: https://instagram.com/crosspolitic Join our Email List: https://crosspolitic.com/ Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NRBTV, DirecTV, Dish, and everywhere podcasts are found. #CrossPolitic #ChrisStadler #Marketing #CreativeStrategy #ChristianBusiness #ChristianMedia

Founder of Upshift, Shawn Yeager, joined me on Ditching Hourly to talk about how AI is killing the billable hour and what professional services firms can do about it. Jonathan and Shawn dig into judgment versus execution, what firms should commercialize after AI, why cost-cutting is only the first move, and how agent workflows change what small and midsize firms can do.00:00 - Introduction01:54 - AI and the billable hour03:56 - The judgment sandwich05:19 - Strategy, execution, and hidden value09:06 - Client conversations about AI pressure13:26 - Validating AI output15:29 - Judgment, marketing, and cost of being wrong17:07 - AI transformation and commercialization20:08 - The hard parts big firms still need humans for22:20 - Cost recovery versus new offerings25:35 - Agents as extra employees26:40 - Interns versus chiefs of staff28:44 - Scaffolding agent workflows30:12 - From chatbots to delegated workflows37:00 - AI adoption inside firms42:01 - Closing remarksShawn Yeager runs Upshift, a firm focused on helping professional services firms understand what they sell after AI. His career has focused on emerging technology and getting it to market, including work on Microsoft's first browser team, the SaaS/cloud wave, mobile, Bitcoin, and AI. His background is in computer science, and his work has included sales, marketing, partnerships, consulting, Accenture, early-stage startups, and his own ventures. Learn more at upshiftco.com. (00:00) - Introduction (01:54) - AI and the billable hour (03:56) - The judgment sandwich (05:19) - Strategy, execution, and hidden value (09:06) - Client conversations about AI pressure (13:26) - Validating AI output (15:29) - Judgment, marketing, and cost of being wrong (17:07) - AI transformation and commercialization (20:08) - The hard parts big firms still need humans for (22:20) - Cost recovery versus new offerings (25:35) - Agents as extra employees (26:40) - Interns versus chiefs of staff (28:44) - Scaffolding agent workflows (30:12) - From chatbots to delegated workflows (37:00) - AI adoption inside firms (42:01) - Closing remarks ----Do you have questions about how to improve your business? Things like:Value pricing your work instead of billing for your time?Positioning yourself as the go-to person in your space?Productizing your services so you never have to have another awkward sales call or spend hours writing another custom proposal?Book a one-on-one coaching call with me and get answers to these questions and others in the time it takes to get ready for work in the morning.Best of all, you're covered by my 100% satisfaction guarantee. If at the end of the call, you don't feel like it was worth it, just say the word, and I'll refund your purchase in full.To book your one-on-one coaching call, go to: https://jonathanstark.com/callI hope to see you there!

Why do F1 cars need a pre-race warm-up? How do drivers master the streets of Monaco? Why does pole position swap sides at different circuits? These are just some of the questions we're answering in our latest quickfire special. Christian Hewgill is joined by Alex Jacques - F1TV commentator and lover of Canadian cuisine. Also answered: what do F1 drivers mean when they ask their team for 'more power'? What happens when tyres start 'graining'? Why is damaging a rear wing a race-ending incident?We love your F1 questionsSend emails or voice notes to F1Explains@F1.comTell us what you think of Official F1 Podcasts - you could win a Charles Leclerc posterAnswer some questions and find Terms & Conditions at f1fanvoice.comMore Official F1 Podcasts F1 Nation's Monaco GP Preview with Jolyon Palmer and James Hinchcliffe - right here on this feed F1 Beyond The Grid has in-depth interviews with F1 stars

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Curtis Symonds..

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Kevin Cohee.Title: Owner, Chairman & CEO of OneUnited BankHost: Rushion McDonaldPodcast: Money Making Conversations Masterclass Kevin Cohee discusses the mission, history, and future of OneUnited Bank, the largest Black‑owned bank and the first Black‑owned internet bank in the U.S. The conversation connects Black economic history, financial literacy, technology (AI), and wealth-building, positioning OneUnited Bank as a modern solution to long‑standing financial exclusion in Black and underserved communities. Purpose of the Interview The interview is designed to: Educate listeners on why Black-owned banks matter historically and economically. Explain how technology has transformed banking, making location irrelevant. Address financial exclusion, particularly reliance on check-cashing services. Promote financial literacy as the foundation of wealth creation. Position OneUnited Bank as a practical, accessible tool for individuals, entrepreneurs, and communities to build equity. Key Themes & Takeaways 1. A Mission Rooted in Black History Kevin Cohee frames OneUnited Bank as part of a long historical vision, not a modern trend. Leaders such as Booker T. Washington, W.E.B. Du Bois, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. all advocated for a national Black-owned bank. Cohee’s own family legacy ties back to Black Wall Street in Tulsa, Oklahoma, including land ownership stemming from negotiated “40 acres and a mule” outcomes. Takeaway: Economic independence has always been central to Black progress. 2. From Brick-and-Mortar to Digital Banking OneUnited originally grew by acquiring small Black-owned banks nationwide. The bank pivoted early toward technology-driven banking, recognizing that: Customers expect 24/7 access Physical branches are no longer required Digital reach enables national—and global—impact Key insight: Technology allowed OneUnited to become a national Black bank without national branches. 3. Financial Technology Built for Real-Life Problems Kevin Cohee emphasizes that OneUnited designs products around how people actually live, not just traditional banking norms. Examples include: Second-chance checking accounts Emergency small-dollar loans Alternative credit criteria Nationwide surcharge-free ATM access AI-powered tools that help users understand: Cash flow Assets vs. liabilities Net worth (or debt) Financial decision-making in real time Takeaway: Banking should help people function—not punish them for past mistakes. 4. Financial Literacy Is the Real Wealth Gap Cohee states that 90% of Americans are financially illiterate, largely because: Financial literacy is not taught in K–12 education He compares this to not teaching reading—and then blaming people for illiteracy. OneUnited uses AI and data aggregation to help customers make expert-level decisions without being experts. Key message: Financial literacy, not income alone, determines long-term wealth. 5. Ending Dependence on Check-Cashing Services Kevin sharply criticizes high-fee check-cashing businesses that dominate underserved neighborhoods. OneUnited offers digital check deposits, debit cards, and ATM access—removing the need for physical branches. Anyone, anywhere in the U.S., can bank with OneUnited via oneunited.com. Takeaway: Lack of access is no longer an excuse—awareness is the missing link. 6. Technology as the New “40 Acres” Kevin draws a powerful parallel: Land ownership was once the primary source of wealth. Technology and financial literacy are today’s equivalents. Entrepreneurs no longer need to manufacture products—branding, distribution, and digital reach are the new leverage. Key insight: Technology levels the playing field—if people understand how to use it. 7. Mandatory Financial Literacy as a Policy Solution Kevin advocates for required financial literacy courses in all U.S. schools. He cites research showing: One required high-school financial literacy course can generate $100,000+ in lifetime net worth per student. He frames this as a matter of equity, not preference. Takeaway: Systemic problems require systemic solutions. Notable Quotes “The concept of a national Black-owned bank goes all the way back to slavery.” “We’re not behind in technology—we are the party.” “Ninety percent of Americans are not financially literate.” “You don’t have to go to check cashers and get ripped off.” “Technology is the new 40 acres.” “Financial literacy alone can generate over $100,000 in net worth per person.” “There has never been a better time to build a business than right now.” Overall Impact This interview is both a financial masterclass and a historical lesson. Kevin Cohee reframes banking as a tool of empowerment, not just transactions, and positions OneUnited Bank as: A modern solution to historic exclusion A technology-first institution built for underserved communities A catalyst for financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and wealth creation Final message: Access + education + technology can finally close the racial wealth gap—if people choose to engage. #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Curtis Symonds..

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Curtis Symonds..

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Kevin Cohee.Title: Owner, Chairman & CEO of OneUnited BankHost: Rushion McDonaldPodcast: Money Making Conversations Masterclass Kevin Cohee discusses the mission, history, and future of OneUnited Bank, the largest Black‑owned bank and the first Black‑owned internet bank in the U.S. The conversation connects Black economic history, financial literacy, technology (AI), and wealth-building, positioning OneUnited Bank as a modern solution to long‑standing financial exclusion in Black and underserved communities. Purpose of the Interview The interview is designed to: Educate listeners on why Black-owned banks matter historically and economically. Explain how technology has transformed banking, making location irrelevant. Address financial exclusion, particularly reliance on check-cashing services. Promote financial literacy as the foundation of wealth creation. Position OneUnited Bank as a practical, accessible tool for individuals, entrepreneurs, and communities to build equity. Key Themes & Takeaways 1. A Mission Rooted in Black History Kevin Cohee frames OneUnited Bank as part of a long historical vision, not a modern trend. Leaders such as Booker T. Washington, W.E.B. Du Bois, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. all advocated for a national Black-owned bank. Cohee’s own family legacy ties back to Black Wall Street in Tulsa, Oklahoma, including land ownership stemming from negotiated “40 acres and a mule” outcomes. Takeaway: Economic independence has always been central to Black progress. 2. From Brick-and-Mortar to Digital Banking OneUnited originally grew by acquiring small Black-owned banks nationwide. The bank pivoted early toward technology-driven banking, recognizing that: Customers expect 24/7 access Physical branches are no longer required Digital reach enables national—and global—impact Key insight: Technology allowed OneUnited to become a national Black bank without national branches. 3. Financial Technology Built for Real-Life Problems Kevin Cohee emphasizes that OneUnited designs products around how people actually live, not just traditional banking norms. Examples include: Second-chance checking accounts Emergency small-dollar loans Alternative credit criteria Nationwide surcharge-free ATM access AI-powered tools that help users understand: Cash flow Assets vs. liabilities Net worth (or debt) Financial decision-making in real time Takeaway: Banking should help people function—not punish them for past mistakes. 4. Financial Literacy Is the Real Wealth Gap Cohee states that 90% of Americans are financially illiterate, largely because: Financial literacy is not taught in K–12 education He compares this to not teaching reading—and then blaming people for illiteracy. OneUnited uses AI and data aggregation to help customers make expert-level decisions without being experts. Key message: Financial literacy, not income alone, determines long-term wealth. 5. Ending Dependence on Check-Cashing Services Kevin sharply criticizes high-fee check-cashing businesses that dominate underserved neighborhoods. OneUnited offers digital check deposits, debit cards, and ATM access—removing the need for physical branches. Anyone, anywhere in the U.S., can bank with OneUnited via oneunited.com. Takeaway: Lack of access is no longer an excuse—awareness is the missing link. 6. Technology as the New “40 Acres” Kevin draws a powerful parallel: Land ownership was once the primary source of wealth. Technology and financial literacy are today’s equivalents. Entrepreneurs no longer need to manufacture products—branding, distribution, and digital reach are the new leverage. Key insight: Technology levels the playing field—if people understand how to use it. 7. Mandatory Financial Literacy as a Policy Solution Kevin advocates for required financial literacy courses in all U.S. schools. He cites research showing: One required high-school financial literacy course can generate $100,000+ in lifetime net worth per student. He frames this as a matter of equity, not preference. Takeaway: Systemic problems require systemic solutions. Notable Quotes “The concept of a national Black-owned bank goes all the way back to slavery.” “We’re not behind in technology—we are the party.” “Ninety percent of Americans are not financially literate.” “You don’t have to go to check cashers and get ripped off.” “Technology is the new 40 acres.” “Financial literacy alone can generate over $100,000 in net worth per person.” “There has never been a better time to build a business than right now.” Overall Impact This interview is both a financial masterclass and a historical lesson. Kevin Cohee reframes banking as a tool of empowerment, not just transactions, and positions OneUnited Bank as: A modern solution to historic exclusion A technology-first institution built for underserved communities A catalyst for financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and wealth creation Final message: Access + education + technology can finally close the racial wealth gap—if people choose to engage. #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.